“Dear all, Bare Beauty Season – 2 has come to an end. We would like to thank all of you for your support and acknowledge the kind lady behind all of these amazing recipes – NAZLI ANWARI. Nazli is a horticulturist and aroma therapist by training. She was the director of a tropical spa featuring Asian aromatherapy and herbal therapies in Bintan, Indonesia. Nazli regularly holds seminars and workshops on spice and aromatherapy in Singapore and around the world. Currently, she is working on her website where you can access to her other natural recipes soon. Please click on top right side of this blog to find all the information on recipes, locations and people that have been featured throughout the episodes of the second season of Bare Beauty-2.” Thanks again for watching Bare Beauty & Arts Central.
Freestate Productions
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Bare beauty is a 6-episodes beauty and lifestyle programme that talks about beauty secrets of different ethnic culture and heritage injected with a modern perspective to make for a new sensory experience.
Our host, Anita Kapoor, a local beauty expert on stage and in the fashion and lifestyle arena, will bring the audience weekly to discover traditional beauty secrets from different ethnic groups.
The programme will be showing on Arts Central, every Tuesday, 9pm from 24th July 2007.
Bare Beauty 
Hi There!
I love this programme as it shows the natural way to stay beautiful using natural herbs and things tat we can get easily at our market/kitchen.I Would like to noe as well where to get these natural beauty items like hibiscus flower,dry hibiscus etc like the exact location and the shop’s name. Thank you!
Dear Fidah,
Thank you for your nice comments. Please check the sponsor page under categories to find the shop’s name and exact location for your enquiry.
Freestate Team
Dear Anita,
I was resting after my dinner last night when your programme caught my eye. Well…it’s a great programme. I will definitely look out for the recipies and will try out. I’m wondering if there will be an episode to tackle white spots. U see…a few months ago I went for a facial..first time and guess what happen?? I have white spots almost all over and it’s very obvious. I consulted a doc and he said that I may have had the white spots earlier. Through facial…..it may have aggravated. Whatever…it has caused damaged to my skin.Ooooh!…I’m complaining..I’m sorry.Just looking for some answers to my skin problem 😦
Hi Shanti
First of all, thank you for watching the show! Am glad you enjoyed it.
I would recommend you see a qualified dermatologist as it’s not common that a facial would “bring out” white spots? I get white spots from contact with synthetic fabrics so I know that’s the cause for me. I use a great powder called Canesten. But, I don’t think you should try anything on yours until you’ve seen a professional who can give you a better answer. It’s your skin and you deserve the best!
Take care and let me know how it goes.
Kind regards,
Anita Kapoor
Thanks for your advice. Will take it seriously and will post the outcome. U are great!
Cheers!
Dear Anita,
Last Tuesday was my 1st time watching your show & I like it very much. But it just too bad that I miss your previous shows.
Well, I believe in natural products which can be good for our body.
Anyway, I wanna ask you whether is there any natural ingredients recipe which can lighten acne marks?
Hope to hear fm you soon!!!
Rgds,
Suliah
Hi Anita,
Great show and planning to try them very soon.
I have a nice face but there are dark skin around my lips and chin. I have tried many lighterning creams and gone for facials too but it does not seem to go away. I also have facial hairs which is passed down from my mum. Now I see my nieces having facial hairs to and they are still very young (elders only Pri.1). Can you help me?
Hi Amutha – thanks for watching the show.
I’m guessing that the pigmentation and hair growth may be more related to hormonal changes, even thyroid. I am not a doctor, but I do believe in arming myself with the best information on women’s health and beauty, don’t you agree? If I may be bold and suggest this: speak with a gynae and ask about hormones and thyroid. I’ve had similar issues in the past and it really helped to have as much information as possible to make an informed decision?
The skin is a window to other things that could be out of balance in the body. I learnt this from an amazing skin expert many years ago, and I’ve always turned to this statement when I’ve had skin issues.
I hope this helps you. Do let me know how things go?
Best
Anita Kapoor
Thanks.
amutha
Hi Anita, cool show!
Errmm Anita, where can I get/buy rosewater? At Supermarkets? LOL Dont tell me it’s Rose essence… e one used for baking n stuff…! LOL
Clueless
Hi anita,
well i watched your show and it is super nice and interestinG.i have a lot os acne scras on my face . I use rosewater and sandhanam every day…. any other remedies????
Hola Clueless! hahaha! Nope, but wouldn’t that be cool.. bake, slap some on your face and you’re done! Rose water is available at any sundry shop along Serangoon Road. Make sure you ask for Pure Rosewater. It can be used for cooking too 😉
Thanks for watching the show.
Best,
Anita
hi anita, firstly i like ur personality being yourself as i am one too . ur beauty tips are really interesting tat i had never imagine such ingred could realy work wonders. moreover they r easy reachable.i used to dislike coconut oil smell..but nw i want to look goood with ur tips. thanks sweetheart..have a gd day.
LOL
Thx!!!
Serangoon road… a sundry shop…. Got it!
Yay!
Clueless
PS: Ahhh I have a huge zit on my nose… Should I pop it? If scarring appears what should i do!!! I hate ACNE!!!!! MOMMMY!!!
Anita
Great programme there! Keeps me glued..I would love to hear from you on whether you have any tips for puffy eyes, dark circles and wrinkles?
Hi there Anita!
I’ve been a great fan of your programmes since catching an episode ‘accidentaly’ in the first part of Bare Beauty Series. i love the way you bring out the natural beauty secrets and the way you shop around in singapore searching for the secret ingredients, when they have been there always!! not to miss, your humour and ‘naturalistic’ way of hosting the entire show! great show, great host and great entertaintment and knowledge! keep it up!
Dear Ms Bathma – thank you for watching. Glad you enjoy the tips. Next week’s epsiode is about Malay/Indonesian beauty. Do watch and let me know what you think!
Everyone should feel free to be their most authentic selves, am glad you feel the same way too!
Best,
Anita
Hi Ladies
Thank you all for your interest. It’s great to be able to correspond with my viewers!
I noticed quite a few of you have asked for remedies for acne scars, as well as dark circles and undereye puffiness. I’ll definitely get back to you in a day or two with some great natural options – do bare with me!
Thanks
Anita
Hey Anita,
I love your show and the way you host it. Its amazing how these herbs have such beautiful effect on our complexion compared to all those commercial chemical stuffs out there. I do look forward to your upcoming episodes. Rock on gal!
P.S. Guys skin are a little different compared to the ladies. So could you please find some natural remedies for we guys. Thanks 🙂
~Haresh
Hi Anita,
Looks like I’m only the second male to write in so far. I enjoy your show as I prefer natural foods and really believe that it does help in a person’s look and personality. It’s realy important for people with darker skin as most commercial/mainstream make up products are produced for lighter skinned ladies.
I look forward to seeing you in more TV shows. Have you ever ventured to write a book- on any topic?
regards
Kumaran, Singapore.
Hi Haresh: thanks for watching, am glad you enjoy the show.
Male skin is actually thicker than women’s. But the beauty of natural remedies is that they work for everyone.
From my experience, male skin tends to need more exfoliating since there’s more hair growth and shaving involved? I’ve just experimented with a great face pack made from tofu, rice bran and honey. It was literally good enough to eat. Left my face really smooth. It features in Ep 5. And, I also made a face wash using red beans – yep the humble red bean, and warm water – which cleanses and exfoliates so well, I may just throw away my old cleanser.
Enjoy the rest of the episodes!
Best,
Anita
Hi Shakkila
Apologies: I missed your lovely message.
Thank you for your compliment. The show is the sum of many parts: hosting, production and writing, all coming together in an interesting way. It’s great to know that viewers appreciate the effort and, get a little something out of each episode. Singapore really is a treasure trove of great all natural beauty secrets.
Thank you for your support and I hope you’re enjoying season 2 as well!
Best,
Anita Kapoor
Hi anita,
My family and i tune in to twatch your show every week and we love it..can u pls share w/us some beauty remedy on how to lighten skin and prevent pimples frm popping out every now and then. my skin consultant told me its not acne but clogged pores…and keep recommending products that dry out my skin. Hope to hear frm you soon.
Hi Anita,
Just watched Episode 3 of your show and it`s just wonderful. Home made natural beauty tips, we couldn`t have asked for anything better. Do you have any remedy for oily T zone? I am having ‘oil seeds’ on my chin and part of my cheeks, really clueless on how to handle them….
Thank you!
Hi Anita!
It’s the 1st time i caught Bare Beauty and i think it’s great! what got my attention was the java coffee body scrub. can it be used on the face as well? ’cause u said freshly ground coffee powder helps to clear pores and i know rice helps to give translucency and radiance (since i have some visible pores and would like to have a radiant complexion). like the others, i would also like to have a recipe for lightening pimple scars! 🙂
Hi Anita,
It is a pleasure watching you show. Me and My husband both watch it & love it.
I would like to find out if there is a substitute water for your perrier water in your recipe for super sunday skin booster drink.
Keep it up.
amutha
Hi Anita, loved your 1st series but cldn’t watch the new one as it clashed wid hubby’s fav zee channel prog( not mine though), hence had to surf. FYI i bought Dabur’s Gulabari ( rosewater) at Hua brothers, tekka,wid alot of other indian toiletries. If u alight at little india station control,u will find this shop after u go out of the stn using the escalator near This Fashion. will get u the block no wen i next pass by.
Hi Amutha!
Thank you both for watching.
Sure, you can substitute it with any sparkling water, really. We used sparkling because it has some fizz, which is nice gentle boost first thing in the morning and it adds something extra to the recipe.
Hope you get a chance to try it this Sunday. Let me know how it goes!
Best,
Anita
Dear Anita,
I’d like to thank your mum and dad for having you without whom, we would not be exposed to all your wonderful creations. Yes, I am aware that they are from the ancients and have been here for ages. We have just lost touch of all the wonders of nature,and what they can do for us ….what with all the modern stuff thats out there…. so easily gotten.Thank you for bringing nature back to us.We are blessed…peace, lucia.
Hi Anita
I’ve always love watching your show. Great tips in beauty using natural/easy to get things! I felt “rejuvenated” just watching you being massaged by the urut lady in the last episode. I like that she is willing to share her knowledge while massaging you. Can I have her contact please? Keep up your good work!
Cheers!
Dwi
Hi Anita,
Its been great watching all your episodes!!
How do I go about contacting the massage malay auntie that was on the 3rd episode of 7th August?
U rock !!
Thanks,
Brenda
hai anita !
its great watching ur bare beautyyyyyy
prog.looking forward 4 the peranakan tips .i juz hope that this prog juz dont stop by 6 episode !!!!hope to hear frm u as soon u c my mail.thanks
Hi Anita
Love your show! Can you provide the contact for the Malay masseus lady who gave you a wonderful natural scrub & massage? Thanks a million!
Audrey 🙂
Hi Kumaran
Thanks for watching the show. Am glad you enjoy it – and am thrilled that guys are writing in too as it’s great to know we’re starting to reach everyone.
Writing is my first passion – I’d love to pen a book, or two.
Do keep watching and keeping it all natural,
Anita
Dear Saberah – thanks for surfing over to Bare Beauty! And, also for the tip on where to buy rose water. It’s not too hard to find, but since most of us don’t use it that often, it can be tricky to spot.
I do hope you’ll keep watching.
Best,
Anita
Hi Shoba and thanks for your support!
Bare Beauty season 2 is just six episodes am afraid! But they’re great eps, so I hope you’ll keep supporting us. This week’s Peranakan recipes were new and really fascinating for me – I too learn a lot of new things as I go along.
Thanks again,
Anita
Dear Lucia
My mum will be real proud to see your message – I’ll be sure to show it to her. Thank you for your support. Bare Beauty has been a journey into natural healing for me and in many ways has convinced me that this is a much better route towards achieving balance and harmony in life.
Thank you for watching.
Best,
Anita
Hi ladies: you all asked after the wonderful massage lady featured in the Malay/Indonesia episode and here she is
Cik Halus at the House of Traditional Javanese Massage on Baghdad Street of Arab Street. Trust me, Cik is really good.
Do ask for her when you book, and let her know you saw her on Bare Beauty!
Thanks
Anita
Hi Anita or should I say Ms. Anita? Err.. Jus Anita sounds better and besides u sound younger that way… But u can nvr be younger than me… Muhahahaha -.-
Anyway (lol) Errmm I Really love watching ur show…
LOL I’m a 17-yr-old boi… I know it’s weird that a dude watches this show and worse, with his mom… But I DONT CARE!!! I LOVE UR SHOW!!! -.- I hav acne… Help me!!! Jus so u know I hav like… Hmmm 15 zits on my face right now!!! I know it’s gross thats Y im seekin ur advice… (Sobs Sobs)
Ur spotty friend,
AriDeClue
PS: PLzzz help me, if not, I’m gonna pop them all!!! LOL Muahahahah -.- POP POP POP… Kidding…
Hi Anita
I love your show and love to see you too. You always look so glamorous but i feel you look more beautiful in person as i have seen you in Arab Street a few weeks ago.
I need your help!! Im an indian and you know we indians have one major problem …..that is FACIAL HAIR !!
Is there any remedy to get rid of them instead of going to saloons or doctors?
My main concern is my upperlip which i have been struggling since i was a teenager. Im 40 now and am doing threading and for the rest of my face bleaching.
I have thick upperlip hair and after the threading it will reappear within the next few days.
Looking forward for your reply
Love Sweetie
Hi Anita Kapoor, Your show is really interesting, I like the show very much as it also teaches me on the natural elements out there which has so much of health benefits for our skin. Great show!!!
hi dear,u r really nice to bother 2 reply us despite having a busy schedule.thanks.. i hve alrdy started the shiya kai (known as in tamil version)as hair repair on me n kids.i manage to get a can of it known as MEERA HERBAL HAIR WASH POWDER frm MUSTAPA CTR which contains all the right ingreds.Next is mini bittergourd drink in my list. thank u darling.. keep njoyin ur moves…its cool…bye
Hi Anita
Enjoyed yr show very much and must say my teenage daughter too find yr show very interesting. Could you give a natural to promote hair growth and for a flat tummy.
Thank you and please don’t stop at 6th epsiode.
Susila
Dear Anita
It was a great show indeed. I enjoyed watching it as I gain more knowledge on beauty.
Would appreciate if you could conduct classes on this.
Soni
hi anita.
will there be any repeat of bare beauty 2 on art central? it’s a pity that i couldn’t watch it as i
finish work late. but i watch bare beauty 1 before, i must say i love your show. you rocks! =D
Dear Anita,
Yesterday was my first time catching your prog. Regret missing your previous show. Me and my mum enjoyed it and we hope to try out some of the recipe. Hope you do continue your prog.
yo anitaa,
i really love your shows, it will be grate if you could at times show more tips on slimming n natural whitening ingredients. Some ingredients r hard to find it will b grate if you could tell us where to get them also. These are just suggestions for a very good show to be much more better with more ideas to slim n beautify ourselves things reallly our women are concern n care about our weight n vital statitics. For myself i can’t perspire even with exercise up to 10 km of hiking n still i can’t perspire just dots of perspiration on me tats all. As a result i am have too much of water in my bodyi have a huge hip n bottom area due to water retention. how do i get rid of it????
hello Anita,
I loveeee ur shows including the one u did on discovery travel and living. hoping to catch u on the other shows after that and i soon saw u on bare beauty. i was so happy u were given more chances coz u are an amazing host !!!Wonderful voice n personality
and u r so talented. best host as a matter of fact!!! YAY!! by the way i love ur quirky glasses n lovely clothes always tryin to catch the brand names at the end of the programme but its juz too fast.Could u pls tell me 😀 .another thing cld u write down the shop names u went to to buy ur exotic products on the website as well?? thank u very much. i wish all the best n lookin forward to see u more in hosting programmes in Spore. bye
lots of love,
H
A good beauty show that I never missed.
Hey Anita,
I’m so glad Bare Beauty brought in its season 2!!!
I’ve never missed an episode.
It’s great to know that we can also do something the natural way using exotic ingredients instead of the shelve products. Also I loved the concept of the show, so laid-back and cool!
And I so envy your skin, flawlessly glowing!!!
Hope to see more…
Love,
Jeehan
Hi everyone, we would like to thank you all for the wonderful comments regarding the programme. Keep them coming!
Freestate Team
Hello Everyone
Thought I’d reply collectively as there’s a theme to some of your questions about skin whitening, acne scar lightening, facial hair and slimming.
First up, skin whitening. Personally I’m not a big fan of whitening per se, however I think we all want an even skin tone. I would suggest that those who feel their skin is uneven in tone start to incorporate a good SPF skin protector into their morning routine – just after your moisturise – to protect skin from the sun. Another way to even skin tone over time is to use a twice weekly scrub and, a mask once a week. This livens up skin tone, tightens pores and will leave you looking and feeling perked up and fab. In fact, a lot of commercial whitening products are simply skin exfoliators and SPF’s – mixed in with natural and scientific ingredients.
Cellulite: the bane of everyone! But exercise – that works and tones the back of your thighs especially – is essential. Also try a Clay Body Scub which combines purifying clay (2 tbsp) with sea salt (2 tbsp) and some water into a paste. Wipe a thin layer over body, let it dry, then rub it off. before showering.
Facial hair and acne scars: Till today, IPL is one of the most effective mechanical treatments for ridding facial hair, and lightening acne scars, but you need to be assured that your IPL technician knows what he/she is doing, and understands skin tone, because IPL results differ depending on how light or dark skin is. Please seek a good reccomendation and preferably from a skin doctor. No it’s not the strictly au natural way, but sometimes, the best things are combined for the greatest results!
Have a great day,
Anita
Hi Anita,
I just saw in your episode 5 featuring a Japanese boutique with merchandise when the Kimono was shown.
May I ask where is that place?
cheers,
draco
HEY Anita,
i watched this episode on my cable’s on demand so i dont know exactly when it aired.
anyway i wanted to ask for any more tips on improving my eyesight because i am getting worse.
i am 18 and already -3.00
any more exercises or tips on how to improve my eyesight are greatly appreciated.
<3may
Hi Anita, what is the name and address of the ITC massage centre that you went for the body massage in last nite’s show?
Hi Trexie
Thanks for watching. The information has been updated into the Location box on the top right hand of this blog. You’ll find the address and telephone number there. It’s just along Arab Street on the right, as you turn in from Beach Road.
Thanks!
Anita
Hi Draco – thanks for watching.
The shop is within Raffles City and is a really cute little treasure trove. You’ll find all the details in the Location box at the top right hand corner of this blog.
Take care
Anita
Dear All
I love your show soo much!!! It’s a show definately not to be missed! Unfortunately, i just keep missing them cos i got to sleep early for school the next day…Sigh..if only schools were on weekends…
Anyway,I have 2 hideous warts on both my first toe since I was born…I hardly wear slippers because of them..Is there any remedies to get rid of them?
Love,Davini
Hi Anita,
i watched this episode on my cable’s on demand so i dont know exactly when it aired.
anyway i wanted to ask for any more tips on improving my eyesight because i am getting so much worse.
i am 18 and already -3.00
any more exercises and/or tips on how to improve my eyesight are greatly appreciated.
<3may
Hi,
Just caught your show last night on star fruit juice towards the tail end. I was excited about the juice as I heard you say that it increases body metabolism. I started searching online to see if the increased metabolism could perhaps help reduce weight….what I realized is that star fruit juice has lot more negative (and perhaps serious) effects for people on medication for hypertension, renal failure etc. Do you know anything more on this? Do you also know of any authentic sources where I can get more information?
Thanks.
Bala
Hi Anita:)
How are you?I like your show very much:)Anita i have a problem.I am 38 yrs old and i now realise that my face has become very dry!! It peels and leaves a mark!!! What can i do..what kind of natural facials and moisturisers can i use? How do i lighten the marks?Pls help:)Thanks:)Stephanie
hi anita, love you show!!however isn’t able to catch it frequently due to up coming exams..sorry..^^..can i ask you this question: how do you treat acne or prevent acne..doing it in the non-expensive and natural way..i have been going to a dermatologist for a few years. however when i stop eating those medicine the pimples came back. and i have heard that consuming too much antibiotics is not good for the health. is there any other way to treat acne?..i’m abt 18 but the pimples does not seems to clear off now.thanks!
My website is still under construction. I Love the work you all are doing at bare beauty. i would like to contact Nazli Anwari, featured in the last episode of season 2. Do you have her contact information?
Thank you,
J