I clearly have a fascination for soaps! If you see my haul, you would know that I have soaps that can last for the next two years ( I am hoping that the world does not end in 2012!). Despite that fact, I just cannot refrain from buy soaps. I had recently discovered the brand […]
Boro Heal Foot Care Scrub by IHA
I have been looking for a nice foot scrub to exfoliate the dead skin on my feet and I decided to try the Boro Heal Foot Care Scrub by IHA. I have never tried the foot soaks till now because I find a foot scrub a lot more effective in terms of exfoliating the dead skin. Boro Heal […]
Sleeping Angels Lotion by Nourish
I have already reviewed a product by Nourish Bath and Body earlier, the Madras Madness Coffee Body Scrub, which is simply superb. If you love coffee, then you must try the product. I have already reviewed it here. The first time that I had picked their products was when I shopped for some of their soaps on […]
Hair Pack by Omved {Product Review}
It seems like eternity since I reviewed anything from Omved! So after a pretty long gap, here is yet another review on one of my favourite brands, Omved. On my last visit at their store I picked up the Hair Pack. I have used quite a few products of Omved, but never ventured into the […]
Pure Brightening Sun Block Lotion by Auravedic
I received the Pure Brightening Sun Block Lotion from Auravedic along with the Sandal Cinnamom Pulpy Face wash. The Pure Brightening Sun Block lotion from Auravedic contains Amla, Tamarind and Mulberry. This sunblock is non-greasy and it gets absorbed in your skin quickly leaving it soft. It has a nice matte finish that does not […]
Rose and Vetiver Body Wash by Soul Tree
When I was browsing through the product list of Soul Tree, I came across a very interesting product – The Rose and Vetiver Body Wash. This was a combination I had never come across and I decided to give it a try. Vetiver is Khus in Hindi. Rose and Khus have individual and really strong […]
Clear Brightness – Sandal Cinnamon Pulpy Face Wash by Auravedic
I recieved two products from Auravedic for a review, Clear Brightness – Sandal Cinnamon Pulpy Face Wash and Auravedic Sun Block Lotion – Amla, Tamarind and Mulberry. I will be reviewing the face-wash today. Clear Brightness – Sandal Cinnamon Pulpy Face Wash This is not your regular face-wash. Unlike most washes that are packed in a tube, […]
The Haul from Naturelle
Some other products that I bought from Naturelle were a scrub and Megs had also gifted me a soap at the Flea Market that I had met her at Ishanya Mall in Pune. Here are my reviews on these products. Review I : Mountain Bounties-Jagriti: Peach Scrub This is not your conventional scrub. The jar contains hand pounded peach […]
Under Eye Cream – Vaadi
In my last post I had mentioned about getting rid of dark circles. Today I will review an under eye cream that is supposed to be good to battle the dark circles under the eyes. The cream I mention here is the Under Eye Cream with Almond oil, Vitamin E and Cucumber extracts by Vaadi. […]
Getting rid of the dark circles naturally {DIY, Skin Care}
Post delivery, I have these dark circles under the eyes that are threatening to be a permanent fixture. The causes for dark circles can range from lack of sleep, fatigue, lack of nourishment to stress, age or allergies. Whatever the reasons may be, dark circles do not really look great! I am not a user […]
Freshness Exfoliator & Deep Cleansing Absorbent Mask by Thalgo
Let me introduce you to two new products that I have tried over the past three weeks. The products were from Thalgo. The first one was the Freshness Exfoliator and the second was the Deep Cleansing Absorbent Mask. You can get at least the first product from Goodlife. Here is my review on the products: 1. Freshness […]
Madras Coffee Madness Body Scrub by Nourish
There is something therapeutic about coffee. When I was a kid, summer holidays were spent in the bungalow at my grandparents home. Early in the mornings, you would wake up to the aroma a freshly filtered coffee. Even as a kid, I wanted to just scoop out those coffee granules and eat them! The fragrance […]
Shopping with Naturelle
Meghana at the Flea Market @ Ishanya The last weekend, during a chance visit to Ishanya Mall at Pune I was surprised to see that they had a nice flea market in the promenade of the mall. The stalls are a mix of everything under the sun. If you stay in Pune, I suggest that […]
Five foods that can make your skin glow {Staying Healthy}
This post has not been written by me, but I loved its content, so I decided to share it. I chanced upon it while browsing through the web. Here is a list of five foods that guarantee to make your skin glow! 1. Green tea for acne-free skin : This wonder drink is full of antioxidants, […]
Summer skin care
The summer is back! And it is harsher than ever. I have to put up with two boys who refuse to step out from the house because they fear that there may be no AC where they go! No matter of cajoling , prodding, bribing or threatening gets them out of their room. We also […]
Orange Ginger Rice Bran Soap – Auravedic
Since my love for soaps is quite well-known, I am sure you would not be very surprised if I posted another soap review 🙂 I am reviewing the Orange Ginger Rice Bran Soap by Auravedic. As mentioned earlier, I have spotted the Auravedic cart in Inorbit Mall and they have such carts in malls over India. […]
Rosemary Lavender Shampoo Bar – Soulflower
The only time I have used Shampoo bars was when my better half bought back the solid shampoo bars of Lush from his travels abroad. I’ve used Jumping Juniper, Godiva and Trichomania. When these solid shampoos are combined with their solid conditioner Jungle, you could never have a bad hair day! So, when I saw […]
Shopping with Soulflower
When I was unable to get one of my favourite diffuser oils of Soulflower in the usual store, I decided to shop for it online. What I am going to do in this post is share my experiences of shopping with Soulflower online. Post registration, there is one major irritant on this site which appears […]
Geranium – Mood Enhancer Soap by Rustic Art {Product Review}
My last review was on the Aloe Vera gel that I purchased from Natural Mantra from the brand Rustic Art. Today I am reviewing yet another product of Rustic Art, the Geranium – Mood Enhancer Soap which was also bought from NM. Geranium – Mood Enhancer Soap What Rustic Art says about this “Geranium a […]
Scrubs for the summer
Come summers and the body gets dehydrated. Over the past few years, I have used some scrubs especially in the summers. Over the past few years, I have researched on the web and jotted down some really some really excellent scrubs that one can use in the shower. Since I have a combination skin and […]
Sustainable, Natural Living with Natural Mantra
I’ve found a site that houses quite a few products that are organic. The site is Natural Mantra. As Tina Datta from Natural Mantra , puts it ” We have sustainable products without the toxic chemicals. Hence we have natural, eco-friendly, handmade and also organic products.” They have multiple brands which gives the customer the advantage to compare between […]
Aura Vedic – Pure Lightening Sandal and Turmeric skin polish
On my visit to Inorbit Mall in Pune, many a times I had come across this range of products that was sold in a makeshift shop that resembled a cart. The proucts, I am referring to is Aura Vedic. The brand is fairly new and you can either buy it at their own stores or […]
Natural Bath and Body – Hand and Cuticle Cream
I had not come across this brand, till I noticed its launch in GoodLife. The brand that I mention here is Natural Bath and Body. And they have a really wide variety of soaps, scrubs, body butters, creams, masks, shampoos and gels. What I bought was the Natural Bath and Body Hand and Cuticle Cream. Since […]
Masks at Home {DIY, Skin Care}
When you are a mother to twins, you can actually wave a goodbye to any time for yourself, maybe that explains why I manage to get a facial once a year at a nice salon. Till I get to visit the salon, I need to depend on the quick fixes at home. While the Omved […]
Weleda Lavender Massage Oil + Lavender Body Wash
I had never heard about Weleda, till a friend from Zurich, when on a visit to my home presented me with some amazing products. She got a Lavender Massage oil and Cream-douche. I had to google about the product, because the info and the brochure was in German and I could just figure out that it was an […]
Daily Body Moisturiser – Omved {Product Review}
About five days ago, I received another product from Omved that I had to review and it was the Omved Daily Body Moisturizer. It is a 50 ml bottle and is priced at INR 250. It comes with a shelf life of two years. What I like about Omved products is that their description is really […]
DIY masks for blemishes {DIY, Skin Care}
I’ve always had pigmentation and blemishes, but post-pregnancy, these just increased. Quite often, I’d be seen with skin that wasn’t really worth describing. Of course erratic sleep hours, taking care of my twins and a diet that was not really great took its toll on me and it showed on my face. I browsed the web, saw […]
White Lily-Rice Milk Soap by The Nature’s Co
Since I was running out of my Coffee Scrub from The Nature’s Co, and no possibilities of going to Phoenix Mall in the near future, I decided order it and try out another product online. I’ve already reviewed the Coffee Scrub here. Now, the second product that I bought online was the White Lily – […]
Battling Dandruff
If there is something that has troubled me all through winters, summers and the rainy season, it surely is a dry and flaky scalp. The dandruff sets in almost as soon as the season changes. Over the years, I’ve browsed the net and come across some excellent masks and remedies that help me get rid […]
Omved – All Purpose Ubtan and the Shuddhi Soap {Product Review}
Got my products from Omved. In one of my earlier posts , I had mentioned the use of some of their products. One of the products I had reviewed was Sudyuti Kerathailam , an oil that worked to a great extent to help me clear my skin of freckles and pigmentation. I had mentioned in my post […]