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Did you know that saffron can make you calmer? Or that tulsi protects you against pollution? Or that turnips and radishes clarify your complexion?

Whoever said that great skin is purely genetic has obviously never harnessed the power of beauty foods. While it is possible to fake great skin with make-up, you can only be truly radiant when you nourish your body from within. From basic garden-variety fruit and vegetables to potent Ayurvedic herbs, this book tells you what to eat to ensure beauty inside and out.

Build strength and immunity, brighten and clarify your skin and obtain peace of mind with these potent Indian remedies. These combinations, recipes, home-made face masks, oils and morning infusions will transform not just your skin but also your body and mind. After all, outer beauty is only a symptom of inner health.

Vasudha Rai has worked as the beauty director for Harper's Bazaar, Cosmopolitan and Women's Health. Currently, she is a beauty columnist with The Hindu and regularly contributes to publications such as Harper's Bazaar, Vogue, Elle and HT Mint. She is a certified 300-hour yoga teacher and teaches at The Yoga Studio, New Delhi. In her free time she writes on wellness, make-up and skincare on her blog Vbeauty.co.