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 […]
Exfoliate & Orange and Cinnamon Soap from Rustic Art {Product Review}
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 […]