Balvinder Sandhu

Jan 16, 2025 | femalemag.com.sg | Balvinder Sandhu

Have you ever applied a makeup or skincare product and felt instantly comforted? That soothing cream that glides effortlessly across your skin or the calming gel that instantly relaxes you – they’re designed this way for a reason. “Texture is the captivating interplay of visual and tactile sensations; it’s an experience that engages both our sight and touch,” says cosmetic chemist Kelly Dobos. “Unique and innovative textures invite us to explore cosmetics in a whole new way.

Jan 7, 2025 | cnalifestyle.channelnewsasia.com | Balvinder Sandhu

Perimenopause is not a disease, which means it’s hard to get a ‘diagnosis’. Most women only get confirmation that they have reached menopause once they hit the 12-month mark without a period – so it’s difficult for women to know if the symptoms they’re experiencing are related to perimenopause or some other health condition. Plus, the fact that the perimenopause phase could last up to 10 years means there’s a lot of uncertainty and guesswork involved.

Dec 5, 2024 | cnalifestyle.channelnewsasia.com | Balvinder Sandhu

It’s important to pay extra attention to your diet when you’re pregnant as you want your baby to achieve optimal growth and development. From healthier cooking methods to ensuring you’re getting the nutrients essential for pregnancy – like folate, calcium, iron, vitamins D and B – you’ll no doubt be making changes to your meals. For mums-to-be who are vegetarian or vegan, it’s crucial to find out if your diet has a balanced intake of key nutrients for a healthy pregnancy.

Dec 2, 2024 | herworld.com | Balvinder Sandhu

Schira Hassan admits she has always had a fondness for food. She even confesses that a meal surrounds the heart of many of her relationships. It is this affinity for food that cemented what she wants out of life, therefore she made creating dishes a big part of her life in her job as a chef. “I also learnt from my Mak (mum) that we can eat well and that good food should belong to everyone,” she recalls.

Nov 26, 2024 | herworld.com | Balvinder Sandhu

There are many reasons to worry about our finances right now. After all, the impact of the Covid pandemic is still seen today, with global supply chains taking a hit, resulting in inflation. This rise in cost of living means we now have to fork out more for everything from food – even at the hawker centre – to groceries. The increase in goods and services (GST) tax is yet another hit to our wallets.