We all love to eat fruits, but did you know that most fruits can also be used as scrubs. All that you need to do is set aside a portion of the fruit and mix it with a granular substance to make it exfoliate your skin well. I’ve made a list of a couple of […]
Jumping Juniper by Lush
When you talk of solid shampoos, nothing is as good as the variety from Lush. The only drawback, the shampoos have SLS. I’ve used quite a few of the solid shampoos by Lush, and till date, my most favourite one is Jumping Juniper. Jumping Juniper by Lush I’d only heard about solid shampoos from Lush, […]
Dandruff Control Ayurvedic Soya Protein Shampoo by Just Herbs
My quest for getting rid of dandruff introduced me to yet another shampoo. The shampoo I refer to here is the Dandruff Control Ayurvedic Soya Protein Shampoo by Just Herbs. I’ve used quite a few shampoos to help me combat that dandruff, but very few have been effective. The reason I look for more than […]
Vedic Line Aroma Spa Fizz
I’m the kind who would rather get things done at home rather than step in to a parlour. I’ve always been like that. Knowing that a pedicure was long overdue, I started searching for things that could help me relax and clean those tired and aching feet at home. My search led me to many […]
Turmeric and Apricot Gentle Scrub by Aroma Treasures
Yes, I have fallen for this yet again. This strictly a note to myself to actually stop buying stuff online. I need to first visit the physical shop and check the ingredients before I make that plunge. The product I am referring to is the Turmeric and Apricot Gentle Scrub by Aroma Treasures. I checked […]
Ocean Salt by Lush
One of the other Lush products that the better half got for me was Ocean Salt by Lush. This is essentially a face scrub and a scrub is something that I use all through the year. Of course, I change the scrub according to the season. I’ve never used a scrub by Lush, so this […]
Getting a pedicure @ Home!
It’s the monsoon and with the relentless rains, I am least enthusiastic about stepping outside the house. I’d rather settle down on my favourite couch, sipping some coffee and reading a book. So when I did just that, and as I tucked my feet I realised that I was overdue for a pedicure. Errr… the […]
Monsoon tips for you! {DIY, Skin Care}
The monsoon has set in, while the rains are quite welcome, there are days when you can’t escape that humidity because of the lashing rains. You end up feeling all icky and sticky through the monsoons. Here are some tips that you can use to keep your skin feeling fresh, soft and glowing this monsoon. […]
Mint Cleanser by Aroma Magic
The first time I was introduced to a mint cleanser was about a decade and a half ago. A beautucian in the locality I stayed woud recommend her home made mint cleanser that worked wonders on all skin types. I used this for over 6 years and then I moved out from that city. Needless […]
Iraya Classic Shikakai Shampoo
When I looked up the Iraya shampoo and the details at the Iraya website, I was quite happy that I managed to lay my hands on a perfectly good shampoo.It was only post delivery that I actually had a look at the ingredients in the shampoo and let me say, that I felt cheated. You […]
Almond and Honey Face Scrub and Body Polisher by Tvam
I’ve been wanting to buy a couple of products by Tvam for a reallylong time, but I never gor around doing it. I finally took that plunge and bought two products, Almond and Honey Face Scrub and Body Polisher and the Orange and Bergamot Face Wash. I’ll save the face wash for later and will […]
Herbalism by Lush
I’ve got quite a few products stacked away for a review! And I have been so swamped with work that I just do not have the time! Now, there is one brand that I got hooked on to quite a few years ago and this time, when my better half was away on a longish […]
Home made facial cleansers {DIY, Skin Care}
Cleansing is an important routine that one needs to follow to keep your skin healthy and glowing. I am yet to find a cleanser that suits my skin, so what I typically do is create my own cleansers depending on what is available in my kitchen. Here are some absolutely easy to make cleansers that […]
French Lavender Luxury Shower Gel by Aloe Veda
I have too much of lavender based products tucked away to be used. This is one fragrance that I totally love. It relaxes me and right from diffuser oils to shampoos and facewashes and bodywashes I like the hint of lavender in all! So much for relaxation 🙂 I bought the French Lavender Luxury Shower Gel […]
Deep Cooling Pedi Ice Gel by VedicLine
Vedic Line has its own FootSpa range. And I was looking not for the entire kit, but for some products that I thought would be good for my tired feet at the end of the day. So I went ahead and ordered for the Deep Cooling Pedi Ice Gel, the name was intriguing enough for […]
The Mandinta Ubtan (Exfoliating Scrub) by Iraya
Ubtans are always a better option for using as a face wash. I came across Iraya products fairly recently and I decided to give it a try. And I have not been disappointed! This ubtan is really good and I have replaced my regular facewash and scrub with this because it did suit my skin […]
Shopping with VioletBag
Violetbag was a site that I had noticed but never got around shopping from there. And when I finally did, I was not disappointed. You can shop with VioletBag here. About VioletBag VioletBag.com is the baby of a bunch of IITians and IIMians who have strong prior experience in the industry. These IIT/IIM guys are […]
Biospume Shampoo by Iha
In the summers I need to shampoo my hair almost daily and since I have cropped hair it generally does not take much effort! And I love it when I don’t need to follow a shampoo with a conditioner. While this shampoo does have a conditioner, I have preferred to use this just as a shampoo […]
BB Cream Blemish Balm Cream by Vedic Line
I very rarely use make-up. I have a compact that I bought last November when I had to go for a wedding in the family and that’s probably thrown somewhere by my three year old twin boys and lipsticks that I can count on a single hand! So, that’s pretty much what defines make-up for me! I’d […]
Sandalwood and Honey Body Wash by Aurita Herbals
I received three products from Aurita Herbals for a review. I have already reviewed the Aurita Herbals Brightening Carrot Scrub, I am yet to review the Pomegranate Face Wash and today I will be reviewing the Sandalwood and Honey Body Wash. My take on the product This is a runny body wash and has a very very […]
Triphala Shampoo by Soul Tree
The Triphala shampoo came to me with a very high recommendation by the founder of SoulTree and I must say that I was not disappointed. If you are a fan of shampoos that lather, then I am sure that you will be a tad disappointed with this product. But if you left that condition aside, […]
My Fav’s at Natural Mantra {Brand Review}
A few posts ago, I had written about my experience with Natural Mantra. For those who missed the post, let me just encapsulate about Natural Mantra. They have multiple brands which gives the customer the advantage to compare between products and buy what suits them. The site has a mix of food, snacks,clothes, stationery, essential oils, soaps, shampoos, […]
4 tips for awesome feet this summer
I recently read this article in a magazine on quick tips for good feet this summer. I realised that I followed the same regime and let me share it with you. Tans on the feet look bad! When you wear shoes that do not cover your feet completely, you are exposing the feet for a […]
Carrot Brightening Scrub by Aurita Herbals
Carrots in my knowledge, till date were eaten to see better! They were supposed to be good for the eyes, and the other use was for the ever famous gajar – ka – halwa. I had no clue of the beauty purpose of a carrot, so when I chanced upon the Brightening Carrot Scrub by […]
Puro Body & Soul – Apple Body Wash
The first time I flew in a plane was when I was 11 years old. And two and a half decades ago, the airports were small and eating at a airport was a treat! One of my first memories of the airport was this huge plastic tub that had a brownish liquid being churned in […]
LemonKneez Body Scrub & Soap from Nourish
LemonKneez Body Scrub & Soap from Nourish If you not yet tried this brand, Nourish as yet, my recommendation is to go ahead and try it. I have used their Madras Coffee Madness Body scrub which is a pure delight for all coffee aficionados. This brand is available online only on UrbanTouch, but they also have a […]
Fruity Body Wash – Watermelon by Revayur
If you want to feel fresh and fruity this summer, this body wash should be a must have in your shower! I am talking about Revayur’s Watermelon Fruity Body wash. I bought this from Urban Touch and I had seen this products at a local department store where I stay, but I never got about […]
Amla – Tamarind Skin Polish by Auravedic {Product Review}
I’ve used the Pure Lightening Sandal and Turmeric skin polish earlier from Auravedic and that was really effective especially in the winters because it moisturised the body post its usage. On one of my visits to Inorbit, I picked up the Amla – Tamarind Skin Polish and I must add here that this is yet another amazing product from […]
Livelyclean Honey Exfoliating Face Cleansing Gel by Just Herbs
I’d seen a couple of products from Just Herbs on Natural Mantra and decided to buy a couple of them. Today I will review the Livelyclean Honey Exfoliating Face Cleansing Gel. It is called a foaming face cleansing gel, but it just does not foam. The first time I used it, I thought I had […]
DIY masks and scrubs {DIY, Skin Care}
I was browsing the net last month in search of some good masks and scrubs that I could make at home and I found loads of them! Here are some that I tried out, some worked for me and some did not. These are simple and easy to make scrubs that really do not involve […]