So this summer brought with it the launch of our brand new face mist range. But that also brought in a lot of questions on toners and mists. We hate when you lovelies aren't sure which product to pick, so we thought we'd break it down for you- what are toners and face mists, how to use them, and why you need both. Click here to read on..
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Those colourful beads in the exfoliating scrub you use for your face, or the ones that are supposed to leave your teeth squeaky clean, are probably microbeads. They’re not as innocent as they seem. Read on to find out why.
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Heya, folks! Over the last few weeks, you probably saw (Gods of Instagram willing) lots of celebrities and everyday-people with bunny filters wishing Plum on turning PETA-approved vegan. So what's this all about? Wasn't Plum already vegan? And what exactly does PETA-approved mean for you? Read on, bunnies!
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You have two extremes when it comes to skin care. At one end there are those whose skin care begins and ends with a face wash (and maybe a cream). At the other end are folks who are looking for *that* product to use in between the 3rd and 4th steps in their 9-step regime. And the rest of us (which includes me) are somewhere in the middle. We understand CTMP, we use a sunscreen, a night cream and also face pack every Sunday. And guess what, I even bought a bottle of serum when the sale was on, because it looked good and was at a great price. But the BIG question - what do I DO with it? Read more...
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Read our founder, Shankar's scientific, easy-to-understand take on a vexing skin care debate: should face oils be used before or after using moisturizers?
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Alright. You have a bottle of oil in front of you. What do you do with it? The answer: it depends. On whether it is a face oil or an essential oil. And they are very, very different. Read on to find out everything you need to know about when to pick what. Click here
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Name a skin care ingredient that’s as good for dry skin as it is for oily skin. That’s as good for skin as it is for hair. That nourishing and yet non-greasy. And best of all, is 100% vegan and natural. Drumroll, please, for argan oil: one of the most loved ingredients here at the Goodness Labs. Time to get smart about argan – in under 5 minutes! Click here
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For your skin, winter has to be one of the toughest seasons to get through. Lower moisture levels, continued UV exposure, higher pollution levels, and a host of other factors tend to make it tougher to "keep glowing" through the winter. We get asked quite a few "winter" questions, and we thought of compiling 5 of them here for you. Hope you find these interesting and useful.
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Serum - Moisturizer - Face Oil: Which one should you use?
If you’re updated on the basics of the ideal skincare routine, you will know that it prescribes the use of facial serum, face oil and moisturizer. But, don’t they all do the same thing—hydrate the skin? Well, yes and no. All three types of products are designed to nourish the skin, but in very, very different ways. Here’s everything you need to know about serums, oils and moisturizers, and which one’s the best suited for your skin.
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Packaging is necessary. Packaging helps us choose. Packaging keeps product safe. But packaging also consumes plastic. And paper. And glass, metal and a host of other inputs that are derived from mother earth. And much of it goes back as trash. In this cycle of creating, using and dumping, can we make better, more earth-friendly choices? The answer is a resounding YES. Here are 5 easy ways to get you started.
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NaturStudio All-Day-Wear Kohl Kajal in Gemstone Green & Uptown Brown are clearly the season's favorite colours! Here's a step-by-step break down of how you can get the best out these gorgeous shades.
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At Plum, we love getting to know our customers (a.k.a. Plumsters) better. Every once in a while, we meet a truly special Plumster who amazes us with his/her life story. This week, we meet one such Plumster with a kind heart filled with goodness. Her story inspires us, and hopefully, will inspire you too! Read more...
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