I was introduced to Omved about a year and a half ago, when a particularly enchanting aroma led me to the Omved store in the mall. It was not the fragrance that attracted me, but the calmness in the aroma that was bliss. They had just burnt the dhoop in the store and every breath I inhaled was beautiful! And thus, began my journey of being introduced to the world of PURE LIVING.
When you know the worth of a pure product and especially when you are a mom you begin to understand the importance of pure and natural living. Omved is a part of my daily life, whether is their soaps and scrubs, clothes and candles, the dhoops and roll ons or the awesome lip balms. Let me let you peek into my Omved world. Let me introduce you my top 5 products I love from Omved, not necessarily, just for me.
1. Skin Care : I am in love with the face packs and ubtans. My favourite pick has to be the All skin Types ubtan. Honestly, I have forgotten the number of people I gifted this to. This is by far one of the best natural cleanser and exfoliator that I have come across. Dunk that face wash and switch to this, honestly, you won’t ever need anything else for your face. There is this lingering fragrance of camphor in this scrub that I have begun to love. The best part is that you can use this as a scrub and as a mask. My preferred usage is the scrub, because it doubles up as a face wash. Try it once and you will never regret it!
2. The kiddie range: Yes, they have an entire range for kids right from tees, to organic razai’s, compresses, soaps and onesies. Surprised? Don’t be! I use a lot of their products for my twin boys and my nephew. My boys totally love the fragrance of the Cuddles and Comfort Lotion, the body wash and the soaps. These products are specially formulated for children. I love the range of products for their pureness. The lotions keep the skin absolutely nourished.
Omved for Kids
Look up the ingredient list of your kid’s body lotion, if you find paraben listed, it is time you dunk it, because it is just not healthy for them. Switch to something that will keep them away from the harsh chemicals.
3. Dhoops : This one gets me back to my childhood! Really, the dhoops remind me of what my nani would burn at her home in the evenings. This is a perfect alternative to not only cleanse your home but also fill it with the goodness of the aroma it leaves behind. I use the dhoop varieties at least thrice a week. My favourite one is Nirvat followed by Tejate and Shuddhi. Trust me this fragrance is a lot better than the commercial air fresheners that are available in the market and a tin of dhoop if used thrice a week should last you at least 2 months. Isn’t that economical?
4. Foot soak and moisturiser: There is nothing more relaxing than soaking your feet in a pail of hot water with some foot awesome soak that refreshes you instantly. If you want to experience that, but the Omved Tired Foot Soak that is just the right remedy for tired feet. The yummy fragrance of peppermint is
Omved Foot soak
almost invigorating and the salts work magic. The moisturiser ( I am on the second bottle now) is something I will stick on to for a really long time. It worked wonders in the winter for me and even though I need just half the quantity in the summers, I still use it to keep my skin hydrated.
5. Soaps: How can I miss this? I love the collection of soaps that they have for kids! I’ve used just one for myself, but wasn’t too please with it, so I switched to having soaps just for my boys. Berry Mantra used to be my absolute favourite till I discovered Amulya and the Mrudu bath bars. Why do I love these? Simple, as a mom I would want the best for my kids and what is better than giving them a life free of harsh chemicals that can wreak havoc on their tender skins. If you are a mom, you must have this for your kids!
That was all about what I love about Omved. Limiting it to five is sad because I can’t talk about the other wonderful stuff they have. Let me save that for another post! But before I wrap up, here is a little something just for you.
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Sounds like a great brand! I’m happy to find out about it!
Alia Omved should soon start shipping internationally and I do hope that you get to try some of the prods!
That would be awesome! Thanks!
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That’s really amazing ! 🙂 Prats I have a query – could I use omved all skin types ubtan as an alternative to my daily face wash , like using it 2-3 times a day on daily basis ? I have a sensitive-combination skin type , so I was wondering whether it could be used a face wash. Last but not the least – really nice post 🙂
Anjali, sorry for the delay in response. I had shared your query with the founder of Omved because I thought she would be the best person to answer this. And here is what she has to say,
“she can def use on her face even if she has sensitive skin – and it will actually be better than a face wash –
some cautions – twice a day is more than enough
use the ubtan with aloe gel pref or then water, and make a more liquidy paste and also do not rub harsh, just gentle rubbing. also follow with a hydrating mist or water based light moisturiser. “
Thanks a lot ! You see , your blogs , each time ,acquaint me with such new techniques of using a product 🙂 But one thing that vexes me here , is mixing ubtan with aloe gel. I have never tried that before. Infact I have always used Omved ubtan with rose water ; gently massaging all over the face , leaving for 2 minutes and then rinsing it off. But aloe gel is something that now I would look forward for :p Could I mix Rustic Art’s aloe gel with it , or should I use the fresh aloe gel ? Till now, I have been using omved’s ubtan twice a week , but thanks to you and omved team , that now I could use it daily 😀 Its really one of the best ubtans that I have ever used. Its mild on skin , and the after-wash effects are simply “fab”. Also now Iam planning to try their “dhoop”. I love room fresheners , and a dhoop as an alternative for it , sounds great. Could you suggest which one I should try first ?
I have an aloe plant at home, so I squeeze out a few drops of the juice and add with rose water. Do try the dhoop! My kids love the smell! As mentioned, I use 3, what you can do is buy the dhoop sampler kit – http://www.omvedstore.in/products/1560-dhoop-sampler-set.aspx. It has a sachet of the varities that they have, Don’t forget to buy the charcoal tablets because that is the base to burn the dhoop – http://www.omvedstore.in/products/1565-dhoopincense-burning-charcoal.aspx
I personally love the Nirvat one. It has a very havan type of a fragrance.
Okie great ! Even I have an aloe plant at home , so from now on I’ll use it the way you have told. One more thing , to rinse off this ubtan , is it necessary to use warm water ? Like , is “warm” water essential , to bring out the best of this ubtan ? Summers are approaching , so I was wondering whether I’ll have to continue using warm water with it 😛 And yes first I’ll try the sample kit of the dhoop and I’ll purchase that charcoal tablet as well. Have you tried their incense sticks ?
I always use warm water, never tried it without the warm water even in summer. I have not tried the incense sticks as yet. I use only the dhoop from Omved.
Thanks ! 🙂 I came across Omved’s Sudyuti Healthy Complexion Oil. Have you ever tried that ?
I have used it. Infact that was the first product I used from Omved 🙂
So how was your experience with that oil ? Actually in a day or two I would be placing an order at omved , so Iam doing a bit “research” for that ! 😛
Very honestly, it is more of a winter oil. I don’t use it in the summers. In winters I apply it like a moisturiser and keep it overnight and wash it off with an ubtan in the morning. If you do want to use it for the summers I would sugeest not keeping it more than 30 minutes max!
Yea that’s true. In summers face oil should not be kept overnight , atleast for oily/sensitive skin types. But did you notice any difference ? Like is it worth buying ?
I just found my skin clear and nourished. The itchiness that is there in the winters This is only for the winter! I don’t use it in the summers 🙂 I checked with the lady who founded Omved and she says its not a very good idea to use it in the summer, but if you do want to use it, apply a very very thin film of the oil. I have a combination skin and I do not use it at all!
Okie thanks a lot ! 🙂
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Thanks Suman! You reflect my thoughts 🙂
You make everything seem so awesome! Your post convinced me well enough and I ordered some of your favourites already! 😀 Thanks for the heads up 😉
Welcome! I hope you used the coupon code 🙂 And tell me how you liked the stuff !
Yes, I did! Keep sending them across 🙂
Hii ! 🙂 Have you tried Omved’s Shine and Protect Hair Mist ?
I have used just the hair I pack from omved. I am not too fond of sprays and mists for the hair. I don’t think I would try it either 🙂 I plan to use the shampoos and conditioners though.
Thanks ! 🙂 This very morning I tried SoulTree’s Hair Repair Shampoo and its conditioner. The combo worked really well. I thought I should share it with you 🙂
Will try it 🙂
Hi, used your coupon and bought some of the stuff you recommended. Received a scrub as a gift as well…just ame by to say Thank you 🙂
Most welcome! I hope that you like the products as much as I did! And welcome to the world of Omved, trust me, you won’t want to leave it 🙂
Thanks, I’ve used Omved in the past..currently using their facewash..rather familiar with the brand..just checked a few more..havent used them yet though 🙂
Can I recommend the ubtan that is most fantastic! I totally love it and of course the dhoop variety that they have, I can’t get enough of it.
Do you happen to know of any safe mosquito repellents in a spray bottle packaging?
Not in spray, but try these : http://www.omvedstore.in/category/1700-mashaka-mosquito-repellent-tools.aspx? I prefer the Mashaka Diffuser oil that I use in my diffusers. Not messy at all. And the fragrance lasts for a while, purifying the air and keeping it bug free.
I don’t quite like the urns because the candles don’t burn completely. If you like loose incense powders (dhoop), you can buy their powders which are equally effective.
Do you happen to know about their hydro air fresheners? What do you think about them?
I have used the Sushwasa spray mists and am planning to pick the nidra mist too. I have never used the hydro air fresheners. The mists are what I spray on the linen and the pillows when my boys have a cold (Sushwasa).
“A diffuser oil for keeping bugs away ” : amazing !!!!! I think I really need to take omved diffuser oils seriously ! 😀
@ Ray S , let me tell you , when it comes to diffuser oils , Prats is my saviour ! 🙂
Well I really don’t have much idea about sprays , but yes I would recommend you all , Nirvaha s Eco Stick Mosquito Repellant . It’s been a month , since Iam using it , and its truly fab . It’s available at mygreenkart and ecotokri . Ecotokri team told me , that this is one of their top selling items , which gets out of stock frequently. You can checkout it’s review : http://www.bleedgreen.in/index.php/eco-products/item/100-nirvaaha-eco-friendly-mosquito-repellent-incense-stick
Omved has the coil too but I don’t recommend it because it messes up the place leaving behind the ash. Since Ray was looking for a spray, I assumed she was looking for something that was non messy and I suggested the diffuser oil because it is low maintenance and also long lasting 🙂
Undoubtedly, sprays and diffuser oils are convenient , and much better than coils. But I was just suggesting a cheaper alternative 🙂
🙂 I don’t like these type of sticks because they smoke a lot causing irritation.
That is true ! 🙂
But it’s not as much irritating as the other commercial coils. And it’s safe . But yes I would surely try that Mashaka oil . Iam already liking its name , Mashaka : tribal but antique ! 🙂
but what to do when you’re outside! I mean there are huge huge mosquitoes nowadays and I get that much huge huge red itchy bumps ’cause of that only!
and another thing that I wanted to know desperately @Prats & @Anjali:
My Mother has breathing problems which started due to allergies. she’s on strict medication. would using these be safe? that is also one of the reasons for me asking about the possibility of a spray which can be applied on skin.
Then I suggest, I share the ingredient list with you for the Mashaka oil and you can get it checked by the doctor if your mom can be allergic yo anything. MAkes sense? Coils and sticks are out pf question since they leave behind smoke. As for sprays, I really wouldn’t know 🙁
Well , as far as diffuser oils and sprays are concerned , no one better than prats for sure , but yes as for the eco sticks , I wont really recommend them. Will ask Nirvaha , then will let you know.
I’d still go for the diffuser oils, but I am checking the ingredients for you!
okay, will check with the Doc! thank you both xoxo
just found out that TNC has one. is it safe? any thought?
Errr…TNC has what and what should be safe?
a spray for bugs and mosquitoes!
No clue! I have not seen it as yet 🙁 So can’t comment on it.
okay! if you hear something in the future, then drop me a word ‘k!
Yup! Will do 🙂
Hello !
Just got a reply from Nirvaaha team about their mosquito repellent ecosticks : “Yes people with acute breathing problem can use it. It is very good for the lungs infact – the herbs used in the eco stick are for that purpose. However, she should use it once and see how much ‘smoke’ of the eco stick she is comfortable with. For instance, my daughter is 8 months and i have been using this in my room since she was born. But I used half a stick, so that the smoke wouldnt be too much for her. ”
Otherwise yes , diffuser oil and sprays are good options 🙂
ooh, okay. will give them a try then 🙂
and hey Prats? would the Jungle Magic Mosquito Banditz work for us too? I mean for grownups?
Very much! I doubt what you will do with the sipper 😛
and choose between, batty, spidey, lizzy and one more variant 😛
Wear only one at a time and store it as per the instruction leaflet.
I know! already decided that I want the froggy and batty are adorable 🙂 🙂 seriously, I love your posts!
Glad you did not take the Lizzy!!!
hahaa.. hey Prats? wanted to ask this for a while now, can the Rustic Art aloe vera Gel be used as a hair mask?
and you have used Auravedic, right? what would you recommend from this brand?
I have used it in my facepacks. Let me check and let you know if it can be used as a base for the hair mask. Ayurvedic has some products that have sls. Shampoo and bodywash. I love their amla tamarind polish. It is really nice.
thanks 🙂 sometimes I use it as a hair gel actually.
and yes, I have read your review on it. but am not sure whether it would suit my problematic skin. and apart from this, the others have nasties nah, Prats? I think I would skip this brand then.
yes. some of te variants do have sls so very honestly, I have never repurchased Auravedic for skin care. But I recently discovered Foot Exfoliating oil which is superb! REview will be up soon!
😀 awaiting!
Yes you can use this as a hair mask. Just checked with Rustic Art and they confirmed the same.
Dont rlly remember why and how I was here,..but now I have an omved order on my way home!!..
I am glad that you got here, maybe it was universally conspired 😉
And yes, welcome to the lovely world of Omved! I hope that you love it as much as I do. And out curiosity, what did you buy ?
Eye contour rescue gel,All skin types ubtan and a bath scrub,…and i’ve recieved a eco-friendly pen free with my order,.:)
Used eye contour gel,..it rlly does wonders!!!
About to place another order,…no fuss face wash maybe!!
No fuss wash is more apt for men 🙂
I have been using the eye contour gel too and it stings a bit on application. so I checked with Omved and they mentioned that it was okay to mix equal amount of water to the gel and apply it so that it is soothing. The ubtan, I have lost count of how many I gifted and how many I used! My all time fav cleanser.
hey,.am a guy here!!,,ppl call me jadhav!!
..study a lot,..got tired dark areas around eyes,..so I started looking for an eye gel that would help me,!!..googled,.. navigated through many pages and online stores…. ,,and finally was here,…liked your take on omved products,..and placed an order!!
Using the eye gel,..n the ubtan and scrub will be for my sister.
The product is rlly working good for me,..so gave a thought on buying “no fuss face wash”!!
My apologies! You *are* the first guy to comment here 🙂 Oh yes, do go ahead and purchase that one, but let me warn you that it is a non foaming face wash.
And do use the Omved Discount Coupon 790191l to avail a 10 % off on a minimum purchase of INR 500. Valid till Aug 30th. It is a multiple use coupon 🙂
I remember the All skin types Ubtan. Loved it so much. Just wish the packaging was better. It’s a bother to use it the way it is.
They’ve changed the packaging I think. It’s got a Ziploc if I remember right. I hope I’m not confusing it with some other product.
I got a similar things as well. Wish they would use a box or something like that. I don’t care if it is 50 bucks more….. packaging is everything to me.