Petrolatum for chapped lips: a boon or bane?
Think chapped lips are only a worry for the winters? You might want to give it another thought! Lips are prone to becoming dry, chapped, and even burning when not...
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Find the OC Trial Kit for your unique skin type
For decades chemical-based formulations have been an integral part of our skincare routines. However, things are changing for the better now and many are realizing the side effects that the...
Simplifying Natural Skincare
The beauty and the cosmetic industry are today buzzing with terms like best organic skin care products, natural skin cleanser & chemical-free formulations. This is not surprising because, unlike in...
5 Best Essential Oils for Hair Growth
Oils have been an integral part of hair care routines in Indian households since ages. In fact, one of our favorite childhood memories is that of getting a relaxing hair...
Skincare tips to deal with the heat wave during summer: our secret fixes for naturally glowing skin
The promise of longer sunshiny days and blue skies is finally on the horizon for us to naturally enjoy some much-needed vitamin D. Whilst many of us adore the warmer...
A Guide to Knowing Your Skin Type
Knowing your skin type, or knowing it right, is one of those supremely important yet vastly misunderstood aspects of skin care, and self care. In our minds, the significance of...
A Guide to Scalp Psoriasis
We have all had uncomfortable moments of itchiness on the scalp, which have put us in embarrassing spots. Now if it was just the post-gym heat and sweat in your...
How to Heal Cracked Heels Naturally?
When we talk about skincare, we hardly think about our feet. And when we do, it is mostly when we have cracked heels. This neglect of foot care is not...
5 Best Essential Oils for Healthy Skin
Essential oils are known to have their roots in ancient beauty rituals. Apart from curing a plethora of skin concerns, essential oils also provide psychosomatic benefits that heal us in...
Benefits of Hemp Seed oil & Apricot oil
Do you recall the skin benefits of cold-pressed Hemp Seed Oil and Apricot Oil? Read on if you don’t. We, at Oleum Cottage, have always been strong advocates of oil-based...
Why should you opt for a sulfate-free face wash?
If you are a skin wellness enthusiast then you must be aware that chemicals like Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) and Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES) must be avoided in skincare products....
Are oils too heavy for my face?
Well, the short answer is ‘no’. However, as with everything else when it comes to care, it’s best to arm yourself with facts that will help you make an informed...