Conscious Cosmetics: Ethical Beauty Brands
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Conscious Cosmetics: Ethical Beauty Brands

The beauty industry is now being massively revolutionized by higher-than-ever awareness among consumers regarding their rights vis-à-vis the environment. The creation of ethically conscious cosmetics, characterized by the application of certain ethical practices and sustainable choice, comes in response to increasing concerns over the environment—animal welfare and social responsibility being secondary. In this article, the author looks at how ethical beauty brand growth is rocking, focusing on the most important players and imperatives when setting up conscious cosmetics for the future. The Rise of Conscious Cosmetics Conscious cosmetics are more of a trend now; it’s a move towards more responsible and mindful beauty practices. More and more new consumers are being enlightened by where these products are coming from and what footprints they leave. This has created an evolving demand for cosmetics that add beauty to beauty by reflecting ethical and sustainable values. Defining Ethical Beauty Key Features of the Ethical Beauty Brands: No Cruelty to Animals: These brands have a line of beauty products that are not tested on animals. Ethically, beauty treatment is not supposed to be harsh on animals. Companies are certified under associations like PETA and Leaping Bunny for not testing on animals to reinforce consumer trust. Sustainability in Sourcing: Ethical brands are proactive in sourcing ingredients responsibly. Their priority is to source sustainably, and they are also keen to ensure minimum damage to the environment through the production process.  Fair Trade: Most ethical brands are involved with fair trade in beauty products to ensure that fair pay and secure work conditions are provided within the supply chain. Transparency: One of the most important elements in the ethical beauty domain, transparency requires that brands be open with information about where ingredients are sourced, how products are manufactured, and how workers are treated. Key players of the Ethical Beauty Industry Several brands are ahead of the game when it comes to responsible and ethical practices and, by doing so, are setting a new bar for others to follow: Dr. Hauschka: Famous for the holistic approach to skincare, Dr. Hauschka has biodynamic farming incorporated into the farming of its ingredients. Cruelty-free testing standards and sustainable packaging are followed by the company. Tata Harper: The luxury skincare brand churns out uncompromisingly all-natural, organic ingredient products and has a strong commitment to using eco-friendly packaging. RMS Beauty: RMS Beauty uses raw, organic ingredients. The brand’s products contain no chemicals, while the packaging is minimal and recyclable. Ilia Beauty: Clean ingredients meet modern aesthetics with Ilia Beauty. The brand strongly focuses on sustainability; hence, they use only recyclable materials for all their packaging and ingredients from ethical suppliers. Lush: The brand Lush is known to have an innovative approach to ethical beauty. Fresh organic ingredients are picked, and the brand is stringent in waste reduction with its ‘naked’ packaging, along with recycling programs. Benefits of Conscious Beauty Ethical beauty products have many more advantages than just skincare: Environmentally Sound: In supporting brands that embrace concerns regarding sustainability, consumers are part of saving the planet from waste and decreasing natural resources.  No Animal Cruelty: Cruelty-free cosmetics ensure not a single creature is contributed to testing products or feeling discomfort, and complement rising concerns towards animals by providing ethical treatment. Supported to Fair Trade: On an ethical tangent, beauty brands that promote and hold fair trade practices help to raise fair wages and working conditions for workers at different stages of supply chains, thereby promoting social justice. Health and Safety: Most of the conscious cosmetics brands have a firm focus on having natural and non-toxic ingredients. Challenges and Future Directions As good a trend as this is with the rise of consciousness towards cosmetics, there also emerge certain challenges in the industry. It won’t always be easy to be authentic, as not all the guidelines for ethical brands are standardized. At the same time, consumers are to stay vigilant and research brands for appropriate decision-making. In the years to follow, ethical beauty will keep up with development. New kinds of sustainable packages, new sources of ingredients, and new production processes are bound to let several new things come out; developments in the impact of conscious cosmetics. Conclusion Aware cosmetics are part of a trend towards taking on better responsibility and morals revolving around the choices made in beauty. By picking a brand that promotes circle caring, develops the scholarly way by using resources, and operates under fair trade, and transparency, its choices transcend to their noble levels in ethical and eco-friendly issues. With growing demand for conscious cosmetics, the industry is set to see an even bigger wave of innovation and development, shaping up a bright future where beauty and conscience will go hand in hand.

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Flavours & Colours of Holi
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Flavours & Colours of Holi

Celebrate the festival of colours in many colourful and flavourful ways in Bangalore. Holi-licious Grand Brunch at FEAST Experience the culture of colours and indulge in some delicious food to celebrate the vibrant and colourful season of Holi with a culinary palate created just for the occasion. Gorge on sumptuous treats and tuck into a delicious brunch to make this Holi, a delicious one! Executive Chef Gaurav Anand has carefully designed a special menu with his culinary team, for the occasion to tantalise your taste buds. Start your meal with some refreshing drinks like the traditional Thandai Rose Milk, Kesar Lassi, crunchy snacks like Bhakarwadi, Mini Cocktails Samosa, Gujarati special counter with dishes like Fafda, Khandvi, Kachori Chaat, Ragada Patties, Bhuna Hara Saag, Kache gosht ki Biryani, Amritsari Kulche aur Chana, Fondant Potato, Sicilian Style Vegetable Lasagna, Asian Main live counters, Malpua, Phirnee, Gujia and so much more. Where: FEAST, Lobby Level, Sheraton Grand Bangalore Hotel at Brigade Gateway, Bangalore. When: Tuesday, 10th March 2020, 12:30 PM to 4 PM Call: +91 80 4252 0133. Have a Fun-tastic Holi at LUSH Holi is the perfect time to indulge and binge on some good food and delicious drinks. Head to Renaissance Bengaluru Race Course Hotel if you’re craving for some authentic Holi delicacies. The hotel is organising a delicious Lunch for Holi on Tuesday where you can enjoy an extravagant spread at Lush – the signature all-day- dining -restaurant, handcrafted by talented Chef Nitish and his team. Indulge in a special Holi spread comprising of Indian Chaats, Gol Gappa, Aloo Chaat, Samosa Chaat, Aloo Tikki, Dahi Vada, Indian delicacies like Chole Bhature and hand-crafted Indian Mithais. Where: Lush, Renaissance Bengaluru Race Course Hotel, Bangalore. When: 10 March, 12:30 pm to 3 pm Holi Special at Hyatt Centric MG Road Bangalore The highlight of any Indian festival is the scrumptious food prepared, and Holi is no different. Hyatt Centric MG Road Bangalore has a special Holi menu with an array of traditional delicacies from different regions of India at The Bengaluru Brassiere on 9 and 10 March. There will also be fun-filled activities at the poolside for the festival, perfect for friends and family. The menu, created by Chef Manish Uniyal, will have authentic savoury dishes and sweets like Mathura ki kachori, Bharwan paneer and Mawa gujia along with Kesaria Thandai to accompany your meal. Where: The Bengaluru Brassiere, Hyatt Centric MG Road, Ulsoor, Bangalore. When – 9 and 10 March 2020, 12 noon to 3 PM. Call: 080 40187200. Rangeelo Rajasthan The royalty of Rajasthan celebrates everything with food and music. It’s said that for every festivity, the entire kingdom would prepare grand feasts that saw everyone congregating to celebrate over the season’s best preparations. Bringing you that very experience, is Rasovara – The Royal Kitchen, with its Rangeelo Rajasthan festival. From March 6-10, 2020, Rasovara, UB City will take on the hues of India’s beloved state, Rajasthan. Their experienced khansamas have researched long and hard, digging into the royal kitchen’s rare recipes, to recreate the near-perfect spring menu for you. After you’re welcomed in customary Rasovara style, complete with a chandan teeka, you will be shown to your table where a magical treat awaits. Hold your breath as piping hot Green Peas Kachori, prepared from the season’s freshest peas, set the tone for the meal ahead. Sip into the refreshing Mango Thandai that gives you a taste of the impending summer. Or, if you prefer, there is the Gulab and Kesar Thandai, blended to perfection to bring you the most complete thandai experience. Mawa Gujiya, made from the royal chefs most secret recipes, bring a burst of flavours and aromas from the first bite to the last. And then, there’s the hero of the meal – Rajasthan famed Kesar Jalebi, without which every royal feast was incomplete. Where: Rasovara, UB City, Bengaluru. When: March 6-10, 2020. Holi Celebrations at Courtyard & Fairfield by Marriott Bengaluru ORR Welcome the festival of colours with a magnificent lunch buffet at the all-day dining restaurant MoMo Café and specialty Indian restaurant Kava. Also, welcoming Spring is the two-day Holi themed festival on 9th and 10th March. Cocktail menu with refreshing thandais, kids zone for the children to indulge in, free shots for everyone dressed in white and a range of exciting desserts to dive into, the extravaganza promises to make you go high on food and the festive aura around. Where: Courtyard & Fairfield by Marriott Bengaluru ORR. Call: +91 9513653156. Flavours & Colours of Holi

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Divine Taste from the Paradise on Earth, Kashmir
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Divine Taste from the Paradise on Earth, Kashmir

Kashmir has always intrigued everyone across the world and its rich cuisine has a legendary fan following too. It is not called the paradise on earth, only for its surreal beauty, but also for its authentic cuisine that is appreciated across the world. The talented Kashmiri chef, Chef Bashir Wazza is in Bengaluru and has curated the limited edition Kashmiri Wazwan Food Festival at LUSH, Renaissance Bengaluru. The hotel is known for curating some of the choicest of food festivals and this one is another of its alluring offerings, straight from the jewel crown of India, Kashmir. Curated in collaboration with Chef Bashir Wazza of Kashmir and Renaissance Hotel’s talented Chef Sanjeev with expert tips from ace gourmand Suresh Hinduja, the food festival promises an incredible line up of dishes and desserts that are bound to rekindle your palate. Some of the signature lipsmacking Kashmiri dishes that are a must try are Gustaba, Rista, Girda, Chochwor, Sheermal, Bakarkhani, Tabak Mazz Yakhni, Ver masala, Waze kokur, Rogan Josh, Zereshk Pulao and more which are sure to leave you wanting for more. Begin with a melt-in-the-mouth Seekh Kebab that is delicious and flavourful. Vegetarians will love the Nadru and Mushroom Kebab, made with mashed lotus root and is crispy on the outside. For mains, you cannot miss the Gucchi Pulao, a Kashmiri delicary, made with black morels with some the famed Rogan Josh and Shalgam gosht that are simply divine. Even if you’re not a vegetarian, you must try the Kashmiri Rajma and Palak dish and mop it up with some Girda, a fermented flat bread and Sheermal. End your meal on a sweet note with an array of authentic Kashmiri desserts like Keser Kulfi with Kava reduction, Apple fan phirni or Apple Murabba. The taste of Wazwan is on at LUSH, from 17th to 27th February, 2020. What: Kashmiri Wazwan Food Festival Where: LUSH, Renaissance Bengaluru Race Course Hotel, Race Course Road, Bengaluru. When: 17th February to 27th February, 7 pm to 11 pm How much: INR 2200++ per person, with Alcohol INR 5000++ The Divine Taste from the Paradise on Earth, Kashmir

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