Indian beauty culture is a unique blend of grandmother’s kitchen remedies (Haldi turmeric masks, Amla for hair) and modern cosmetics. The rise of "Clean Beauty" in the West is essentially a repackaging of ancient Indian Dincharya (daily routines).
Gone are the days when "Indian culture" meant arranged marriage at 22 and immediate childbirth.
The last two decades have witnessed a seismic shift. The "Indian woman lifestyle" is now heavily segmented by class, geography, and access to the internet.
No article on Indian women is complete without acknowledging the warzones.