Shrestha Tiwari

04/09/2024

Grateful 🧿

Pioneer Influencer in Health & Wellness presented by 🏆

Thank you😄

11/07/2024

It took me 4 years to give up on fast fashion completely🫠 Its impact was so deep that it had to be done in stages 😵‍💫

🛑 Stop buying unnecessary things: I started repeating outfits and wore all my clothes upto their full utility. In fact I didn’t buy anything for a full year!

🌿 Buy from sustainable brands: To not feel guilty about my purchases, I looked into brands that practice sustainability. Some keywords that you can search for are carbon neutral or negative, organic clothing, ethical trade practices, upcycled, made to order.
My favourites 👉🏻 .in or you can look into .in .earth

🛑Stop buying polyester or synthetics: Sustainable brands can be pricey and you might not always find what you like (Shh🤫 I’ve been there too!) You can still buy from your favourite brands but be mindful of how much you buy and try to stick to natural materials as they can be recycled 😁

🌿 Start buying cotton/ linen/ bamboo: Not only will your skin thank you for it, but you’ll find the flexibility to buy from brands that you like. A lot of them have been putting an effort to disclose the origin and material, just make sure you check the hidden tag stitched to the seam ♥️

Ive been looking into clothing from upcoming home grown brands to find affordable 100% cotton clothing and support Indian crafts😇
👗Dress .global
💍 Neckpiece .india

I love to check out new brands so in case you have any reccos, drop them in the comments👇

30/06/2024

24 and obsessed 💇‍♀️🎀🌸💅👄

01/01/2024

Sharing a throwback to NYE 2019 when my skin was inflamed with psoriasis, yet I was feeling comfortable to show it off 🥳

But there are times (most part of 2023) when I felt like covering up myself more than showing my skin 🥲

I’ve realised that true self love 💗 is when it’s okay to flaunt your skin and equally okay to not be out in the open with your vulnerability 🫰🏻🫶🏻

Beauty comes in all forms and your comfort is what matters the most 🌟😁

26/11/2023

They tell you to trust your intuition 😇
Life teaches you to trust your struggles 🌟

12/11/2023

Let the Diwali lights illuminate the strength within us 🪔✨

Even in the midst of difficulty, may we find the resilience to shine on🌟🫂

Wishing you all a very Happy Diwali😄




Picture courtesy: .inc

05/09/2023

Today marks an important day in my holistic healing journey 🌿

I’m going to spend the next 21 days at to help detox the body and ultimately heal psoriasis 😌

Ayurveda has always held an immense value in the alternative medicine space for me. But I’ve put off this decision for over 3 years now 🥴

The better part of this treatment involves consumption of a medicated ghee called Snehapana.

I did not want to do this because of my allergy to dairy and how the entire process of detoxification unfolds 😅

However, I’ve preached about expanding the boundaries of the mind since the beginning of my journey. I knew I had to get over this fear and face it at some point of time😼

I also want to acknowledge that I’ve received so many suggestions regarding the same, from my family and all of you 🫶🏻

I’m excited for this intensive course of action and share my experience 🌟🙌

Wish me luck 🍀



(Picture from 2021)

20/08/2023

How do people commonly react when they find out about your psoriasis?🤔

Here’s a list😬

“Is that ringworm/chicken pox?” 🚫

“You must have poor hygiene.” 🤬

“It’s just a rash, use some lotion and it’ll go away.” 🔴

“This won’t get onto me, right?”🥵

“Have you tried that ‘miracle’ cream?”👹

“You should cover up your skin.” 😡

“You must not be trying hard to treat yourself.” 😶‍🌫️

“This is all because of you overthinking and stressing so much.”❤️‍🔥

“This makes you look exotic” 🚩

But then there are also some reactions that leave you taken aback☺️

“Your body has a very beautiful pattern.”🌸
- a stranger in Auroville

Share about reactions you’ve come across in the comments below ⬇️

01/08/2023

August is here! (where has 2023 gone already? 😮‍💨)
And so is Psoriasis Awareness Month🌸

I was looking for an appropriate picture for this occasion, something that represents that I am embracing living with a chronic skin condition.

But posting a picture in a full flare up trying to look happy when I’m not? 🥲Posing uncomfortably?🫠

That totally goes against the point of creating this post.

Yes, flare ups are super uncomfortable 😓 But I do not want to advocate for living a life in pain 😕

I want to empower people into healing ❤️‍🩹
I want to advocate for taking responsibility for loving yourself 🫶🏻

So here’s a picture of me just being me, always goofing around☺️

Zero posing, only candid 🌟
Zero makeup, only happiness 😄
Not in flare up, but embracing when the skin feels calmer 😌

Remember that your skin is not the enemy here 🌑 it’s helping you identify your body’s internal dysfunction 🤫

Head to for more 🌿

07/06/2023

Finding skincare for sensitive skin has always been tricky for me 🫠

Having psoriasis, I have to be wary of chemicals and unwanted substances in products I use regularly on my body 😌

It’s always a good idea to do a background check on the ingredients list🙌

I’m so glad that I came across skincare range🌟🌸 They have an entire section dedicated to products that help manage the symptoms of psoriasis 🤩

All of these are formulated to reduce inflammation on the skin. They’re extremely hydrating and therapeutic. My favourite bit is that they smell so good 😍

Try them out and you’ll thank heavens! ✨
Taking care for psoriasis doesn’t have to be with those greasy moisturisers anymore🙌

06/06/2023

Hello, beautiful people of the internet! 🌼

It's time for a reintroduction to all my wonderful new followers. Thank you for joining me on this incredible journey! Here's a glimpse into what I'm all about:

My name is Shrestha, and I've been living with psoriasis for 15 years. This autoimmune condition poses many mental challenges and inspires me to advocate for skin positivity. Let's celebrate our bodies, break beauty standards, and embrace our true selves! 💪🌟

I believe knowledge is power. Although there's no cure for psoriasis, I'll be sharing educational content and practical tips on managing the condition. Together, we can empower ourselves with information and explore alternative medicine options. 📚💡

But my passions don't end there! I'm also enthusiastic about living sustainably and promoting a conscious lifestyle. From slow fashion to zero waste practices, I'll be sharing tips to help us reduce our environmental impact. Let's make a difference and protect our planet! ♻️🌱

Join me on this incredible adventure where we support and uplift one another. Connect with me, ask questions, and let's create a positive and inclusive community. Thank you for being here, and I can't wait to continue this journey together! 🌍🌟💚

01/06/2023

Just another day of being myself 💙

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19/03/2023

Magic happens when creative brains are put together in a villa 🤩

Styled by
Makeup by
Shot by

27/02/2023

Life at 1 ATM 🦀

25/02/2023

I have always been aware that managing an autoimmune skin condition alongside living a ‘normal’ life is challenging🥵
And I love taking up a good challenge head on😼

Even when in a flare up, I act as if my psoriasis patches aren’t there, pretend to be comfortable and ignore any symptoms 🤫 when I’m outside doing regular things. I didn’t fake my feelings, I rather came forward from a position of strength💪🏻. A point of view where I’m so strong that these feelings do not bother me 🫠

In the past one year, I’ve moved on to working as a professional 💻. Which means that I need to work for a certain number of hours ⏱️, struggle to find the time to cook nourishing food 🥘 and always be on the move🏃‍♀️.

I prioritised working over taking care of my self because like every college graduate 👩‍🎓, I need to ‘figure it out’. And it did take the best of me 😥

With mounting stress levels, the symptoms of Psoriasis seem to worsen🫣, to the point that I don’t think I am fully capable of working. It almost feels like my strength is being put to test🥺.

I had to set my priorities right. I made myself realise that I have special needs irrespective of how much I try to blend in with the regular.

I need to take a break ⌛️

So I decided to end my retainers and finished all pending freelance work only after 9 months of starting my career 😏

I still don’t know what to feel😅. As much as I am enjoying the fluidity of being free and travelling, I feel lost in my career trajectory. It is difficult to accept that my mind and body is not capable of dealing with the hustle culture🥲. Especially when I’ve always looked up to successful entrepreneurs 👩‍💼 and the dreamy life with the corner office, tall windows and fancy pantsuits♠️

No wonder what’s in store for me next 😇

09/02/2023

Head in Paradise🌴
Vision set on the future🌟

11/11/2022

08/05/2022

Living an ordinary life and manifesting extraordinary dreams 💭

03/05/2022

If you would ask me a year ago about being able to live out of a suitcase, I’d totally say ‘No way!’😂

I used to carry 3 outfits for each day of my travel, just to have ‘options’🤪. I know, it’s insanity.

But it’s funny how I’ve spent most part of the last 6 months living out of a suitcase with barely a few items that I mix and match to create new outfits 🙉

I used to think about this as I had been trying to be as minimal as I could be for the past couple of years. And fast forward to the present, it really does feel like an achievement 😼

02/05/2022

I tried mock meat dishes by and you can’t imagine how insanely close they were to their original versions in terms of taste and texture 😍 Except for the meat in it!🥳

With authentic flavours, the mock meat turned out so delicious that it even amazed my non-vegan friends😋 I’m definitely planning to order more😉

Mock meat used in the dishes were from and 🌱

I personally liked more for its grainy texture and plan on trying out some of my recipes with it 🤤

15/04/2022

Vegan Cheese? 🤭
Sounds funky but it’s definitely not

have come up with this delicious vegan cheese dip that tastes almost exactly like regular cheese!😍

You can use it to munch on snacks or even make a sandwich out of it😋

So guess what? Your cravings can be guilt free🥳

On a personal note, I really enjoyed the flavour but I would eat it sparingly as my goal is to eat processed free foods.

They even have more flavours and mayonnaise🤤

Too good to be true? Go check them out 🤗

10/04/2022

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04/04/2022

This is my journey of going off all medications for treating psoriasis 🏥💊

Dec 2019: I had stopped using steroid ointments and had switched to moisturising with coconut and olive oil. Skin was extremely inflamed and painful🥵 Diet wise, I used to eat fast food and meat regularly before this. But I started cutting down on them as I knew they’re bad for me 😮‍💨

May 2020: I became aware of the role of diet and gut health in autoimmune diseases. After which I consciously started educating myself towards healing through food 🍲. Patches reduced on the body but they were still inflamed and red😣

July 2020: Skin became calmer but patches were persistent😵‍💫 I started on celery juice and switched to a vegan diet 🌱

Nov 2020: After 3 months of strict vegan eating, my skin felt smooth, flaking diminished and skin started to feel ‘normal’😇

2021: Through the year, I struggled to resist cheat meals and experienced flares when not eating clean and healthy🧐 But for most part of it as I moved towards a completely vegan lifestyle, my psoriasis wasn’t as intense and painful as before 😌

Apr 2022: Now aiming at a whole food plant based diet🥬, I feel my psoriasis has reduced to a bare minimum from what I had started☺️.

This gives me hope that I can heal my ‘incurable’ condition with correct knowledge on healthy living✅. It may seem ‘boring’ to an average human. I believe it’s the right way of being alive and respecting your body, if you have any disease or not.

What are your thoughts?🤔

PS: My psoriasis patches have been all over my body through this period. For simplicity, I’ve represented the progress through pictures of my hand 🖐🏻

16/03/2022

Mood: Need some green on my feed 🌿

14/03/2022

One of my absurd habit is that I take time to plate my food to make it look pretty 😜

12/03/2022

Planet positive clothing brings joy like no other‼️

These culottes by are made from 100% organic cotton and has 300% carbon offset 🌿

Having sensitive skin, it is important that I wear clothes that are natural and soft. What’s more exciting is that I can offset 3 times more carbon than it took to produce these pair of pants!

Here's the report for the Sand Culottes by :

- 8.8kg carbon footprint
+ 26.3kg carbon offset
+ 3 trees planted for the purchase 🌳

which equates to
300% offset + 3x trees = Planet Positive

Check out my guide on sustainable fashion for more 🌏

09/03/2022

Whole food plant based lifestyle means that I choose to eat foods that have no to minimal processing. Instead of any diet that is based on elimination, it focuses on eating what is healthy for the body.

It includes several benefits ranging from reduced inflammation, prevention of heart issues and increased energy levels.

I’ve noticed major changes in my body and skin since I decided to follow this lifestyle. (Updates coming soon😉)

Eat🥬✅: whole grains, greens, legumes, veggies, roots, fruits, spices, water and herbal teas

Occasionally eat 😌: Nuts, dried fruits, seeds, syrups/sweeteners, soy products, caffeinated beverages and alcohol

Avoid🥵🚫: meat, dairy, eggs, mock meat (highly processed), oil, refined sugar, refined grains, canned beverages

An easy way out to live WFPB:

• Cut down foods that come packed 🥫from industries and to enjoy delicious home cooked meals 😋

• Buy foods that list a few ingredients that you can identify.

• Avoid preservatives and artificially flavoured foods

• Carry fruits and snacks so you don’t buy processed or unknown stuff when hungry outside

05/03/2022

I recently got rewarded for returning all the empty bottles I had been collecting from RAS® | Skincare & Wellness] 🌺 A total of 11 glass bottles ranging from miniatures to containers along with the secondary packaging. It was a delight because I’m super into sustainability 🍀

As an initiative towards a circular economy🔃, RAS® | Skincare & Wellness] arranges for redirecting the empty bottles back to their facility which would’ve ended up in landfills otherwise.

They reward 2000 points for every empty bottle or container which is equivalent to ₹100. So you can collect these points by recycling ♻️ and redeem them on your future orders 🤩

01/03/2022

Moody cat 😼

23/02/2022

Farm to Face RAS® | Skincare & Wellness] sounds divine when it comes to products you’d like to put on your body🌟

Regular makeup consist of endocrine disruptors that affect your hormones negatively, especially when you’re a lady💃

I’ve switched out my lipsticks 💄to these organic lip tints that have been formulated to nourish the lips instead of drying them out 👄

RAS® | Skincare & Wellness] have recently launched 4 new shades so that you don’t miss out on the fun playing with colours🌈

You can get these beauties with an additional discount of 10% if you use the code ‘SHRESTHA’ while checking out🥳

Happy conscious living 💋