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After bath oils vs lotions

  Introduction  If you've ever wondered why your skin feels dry again just hours after applying lotion, you're not alone. Despite our best efforts to moisturize daily, many of us still struggle with rough patches, flakiness, or that tight, dehydrated feeling — especially in dry weather or air-conditioned spaces. But what if the problem isn’t your skin… it’s your skincare? In this blog, we’ll uncover why most lotions offer only temporary relief and introduce you to a more effective, lasting solution: after-bath body oils . Backed by traditional wisdom and modern understanding of skin health, body oils might just be the nourishing ritual your skin has been craving. Why Do Lotions Leave Your Skin Dry So Quickly? A small amount of oil, emulsifiers, and other artificial ingredients are added to the 60–80% water that makes up the majority of commercial lotions . When you apply lotion to your skin, the water content gives a temporary feeling of hydration — but that hydration quickl...

A Rakhi That Grows on a Plant: The Everlasting Bond of Helichrysum

Introduction Raksha Bandhan is a cherished festival celebrating the eternal bond between siblings. Yet, every year, millions of synthetic, plastic-based rakhis are discarded after a single day’s use, adding to long-lasting waste that harms our environment. What if there were a way to honor your sibling and protect the earth at the same time? At SERENE SNAANA, we bring you the Helichrysum Rakhi — a unique, eco-friendly alternative crafted from nature’s everlasting flower. It’s more than just a thread; it’s a symbol of love, sustainability, and a promise to leave behind only memories, not plastic pollution.  The Magic of the Everlasting Flower Helichrysum, often called the everlasting or immortal flower, stands apart from ordinary blooms because it retains its color and structure long after being harvested. This remarkable quality symbolizes the timelessness of sibling love, making it the perfect choice for Raksha Bandhan. At SERENE SNAANA, our Helichrysum flowers are grown natura...