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Haul and brands

October 30, 2012 By: Pratibhacomment

Two years ago, I discovered two brands for kids, Omved and Rustic Art. The latter has just massage oils, soap, laundry wash and a newly launched baby lotion for kids, which I will review soon! The former has a wider variety. Soaps, body washes, lotions, clothes, organic bedding sets, razai’s etc. I was introduced to […]

Rustic Art – Organic Hair Oil

October 22, 2012 By: Pratibha18 Comments

There is something therapeutic about a head massage. With the onset of winter, I have an issue of dry dandruff that makes my scalp very itchy. I like to indulge in warm head massages that not only relaxes  me but also keeps my hair healthy. I typically leave the hair oil for at least 12 hours […]

A head massage

October 21, 2012 By: Pratibha3 Comments

If there is something that relaxes me after a tired day, it has to be a head massage. It helps me especially on the days I have my migraine. A head massage is known to relieve tension, relax the tired muscles and improve blood circulation. The other added benefit is that it makes your hair […]

Just Herbs Apricot Sparkle Invigorating Skin Radiance Scrub

October 13, 2012 By: Pratibha1 Comment

Yes, I love scrubs and I cannot deny that. A scrub is known to give you that fresh look because it cleans the impurities and dirt. I’ve used about two products by Just Herbs till now and my experience has been average.This scrub is recommended for normal to dry skin. Since I have a combination […]

Hair packs for your locks {DIY, Hair Care}

October 6, 2012 By: Pratibha9 Comments

The closest I have got close to using a hair mask is something that I picked up which really suited my hair  It also led me to a search on the web looking out for hair masks that can be whipped up right at home with the ingredients available in your kitchen. Interested? Here are a […]

Tango Orange & Bergamot Face Wash by Tvam

October 1, 2012 By: Pratibhacomment

Tango Orange & Bergamot Face Wash If you are looking for a facewash that does not lather much, leaves behind a nice lingering fragrance and gives you a squeaky clean face that lasts for a real long time, stop your search because I am going to introduce you to a facewash that does just that! […]

Home remedies for freckles {DIY, Skin Care}

September 27, 2012 By: Pratibha3 Comments

One of the major causes for freckles is usually due to an over exposure to the harsh rays of the sun.Freckles occur most commonly on the face. sun-exposed skin, especially on the face. I’ve had pigmentation for as far as I can remember! And these get extremely prominent when I am out in the sun, unwell or […]

Omved – Protective Face Moisturiser {Product Review}

September 20, 2012 By: Pratibha11 Comments

I’ve rarely found a face cream/moisturiser that has suited me. I discovered the Omved Protective Face Moisturiser during one of my umpteen visits at the Omved Store. I looked this up after I had used their Daily Body Moisturiser. I loved the moisturiser and I decided to to give the face moisturiser a try. And […]

Natural Beeswax Hands Cream from Mountain Bounties

September 18, 2012 By: Pratibha7 Comments

I’ve always loved hand creams. I like the soft and supple feel that it leaves after application and not to mention the fragrance. For years I was using Oddysey by Avon and I stopped using handcreams when I could not find this hand cream anymore. On a recent visit to Beaute Naturelle, the Eco boutique, […]

Rustic Art – Power laundry for regular clothes {Product Review}

September 11, 2012 By: Pratibha7 Comments

Rustic Art has its own laundry range which consists of washing powders for normal clothes and baby clothes. I picked up the Power Laundry Detergent from Beaute Naturelle, the eco boutique. You also get a bar vairant in this, but since I use a washing machine to wash my laundry, I chose the washing powder. This […]

Treatment at home for your feet

September 3, 2012 By: Pratibha2 Comments

You don’t need to visit a salon to get the perfectly pedicured feet. All that you need are right products and some time to put that best food forward. Follow a regime for beautiful feet and here is how you can do that. Wash your feet everyday Try using the BoroHeal by Iha. This is […]

Green Apple Baby Oil by Rustic Art {Product Review}

August 31, 2012 By: Pratibha6 Comments

I discovered the Baby Oil range from Rustic Art quite a while ago, but I got about buying it very recently at the Beaute Naturelle store that was recently launched in Pune. Megs, the owner of the store also has her presence online at Naturelle. I picked up quite a few things at her store. […]

Monsoon Scrubs and Masks

August 13, 2012 By: Pratibha5 Comments

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

August 8, 2012 By: Pratibhacomment

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

July 31, 2012 By: Pratibha2 Comments

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

July 29, 2012 By: Pratibha1 Comment

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

July 23, 2012 By: Pratibha2 Comments

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

July 18, 2012 By: Pratibha1 Comment

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!

July 10, 2012 By: Pratibha8 Comments

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 […]

Baby Soap by Rustic Art {Product Review}

July 6, 2012 By: Pratibha6 Comments

When you think of Baby Soaps what are the soaps that come to your mind? The trusted Johnson & Johnson, Himalaya? My quest for getting some different soaps for my boys made me discover Omved and Rustic Art. While I am a total fan of Omved, I bought the Rustic Art Baby soap because I […]

Monsoon tips for you! {DIY, Skin Care}

July 2, 2012 By: Pratibha4 Comments

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

June 30, 2012 By: Pratibhacomment

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

June 29, 2012 By: Pratibha4 Comments

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

June 26, 2012 By: Pratibha8 Comments

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

June 22, 2012 By: Pratibha7 Comments

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}

June 19, 2012 By: Pratibha12 Comments

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

June 18, 2012 By: Pratibha4 Comments

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

June 16, 2012 By: Pratibha2 Comments

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

June 15, 2012 By: Pratibha6 Comments

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

June 8, 2012 By: Pratibha1 Comment

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 […]

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