With the monsoon settling in, I need to move away from the summer set of products to something that is very monsoon friendly. Right from the hair oil, shampoos, face and foot care to the diet I need to follow, everything changes! I try and switch over to products that moisturise my skin very slightly. […]
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The Sugar and Coffee Scrub
I know I have not posted any DIY recipes for a while now. This awesome body scrub recipe helps clear away all the dead skin with regular use. The weekends is when I love to indulge in some me time because the better half is at home and he takes care of the twin boys […]
Rosemary Mint Salts by Bath Etc
I’ve said this before and I will say it again. I love bath salts that help you relax and get rid of the tiredness and the fatigue. And I love bath salts more when hey double up as a foot soak that not only help relax those tired feet but also end up making them […]
The Organic May 2013 Vellvette Box
I was super thrilled that the theme for May was the Organic Vellvette box and I waited for it eagerly. After gifting two Vellvette boxes because they sent stuff totally opposite to my questionnaire that was filled and getting an incomplete box the last month I was hoping that the box would be better. And […]
Using Peppermint Essential oil {Staying Healthy}
I got a bottle of Aroma Magic Peppermint EO bottle in the first Enchantess Bag, probably the one thing I am still using and haven’t chucked away. I used this in the diffuser once, but the fragrance did not last for a very long time. So I just let it lie on my bookshelf till […]
Pomegranate Face and Body Scrub – Madhuban Naturals
While I do enjoy making my own body and foot scrubs experimenting with different EO’s and oils, sometimes its nice to just scoop out something ready-made from the jar to mix and use. I’ve used this as a body scrub twice and I prefer to use this as a face scrub more than a body scrub. Since its made […]
Rose Almond Saffron Face Polish by Auravedic
Skin polishes are a good and gentle ways to exfoliate the dead skin on your face. While I do make a lot of body scrubs at home, I have never experimented with making a face scrub or polish because I know the face needs something gentler and milder. I can’t seem to get the mix […]
My Omved picks
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 […]
Cinnamon, Cocoa and Sugar Body Scrub {DIY, Skin Care}
Last month I had received the Nyassa Belgian Chocolate Scrub as one of the samples in the Vellvette Box. It was disappointing and I know that I am not going to spend that kind of money on something that was not really awesome. So I dug up my old diaries and found this recipe that […]
Nyassa Belgian Chocolate Scrub
I’ve been wanting to use products from Nyassa, but I never really had the time to go to their store or order something online. And as luck would have it, I received the Belgian Sugar Scrub in my January Vellvette box. This is the second box of my three month subscription. I quite like body scrubs and I was […]
Vellvette Box – The December Edition
I’ve seen the reviews for Vellvette doing the rounds for a while now and I took that plunge and subscribed to the Velvlette Box. I’ve taken a three month subscription, something that I gifted myself for my birthday. And the much hyped box arrived and I must say that the pics are misleading and the box […]
Lemon Peel Exfoliating Body Wash by The Nature’s Co
I was at The Nature’s Co Store recently and picked up the Nori Body Butter, Lemon Peel Exfoliating Body Wash, Peppermint Foot Soak and Sweet Almond Toe and Nail Cream and along with that they gave me a handful of samples. Neat haul! I’ll start with the Lemon Peel Exfoliating Body Wash. I’ve read quite […]
Walnut Scrub by Prakriti Herbals
I had seen the ads of Prakriti Herbals on FB and that is how I got to know of their existence. A couple of my friends had liked the page, so as the normal trend that would be on FB, I landed on the page out of curiosity. This is the Prakriti Herbals Facebook Page. […]
Forest Essentials – Revitalising Kashmiri Walnut Gel Scrub {Product Review}
I have used the Soundarya Ubtan from Forest Essentials earlier and was really pleased with the results. So, I decided to splurge and buy another product from Forest Essentials, this time it was the Revitalising Kashmiri Walnut Gel Scrub. This has a very gel like consistency (very much as the name suggests). It has a […]
Just Herbs Apricot Sparkle Invigorating Skin Radiance Scrub
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 […]
Treatment at home for your feet
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
A green living {Green Living}
Most of us grew up playing in the sand without any worries about getting tanned in the sun or getting the dirt in the nails. It was also alright to drink the colas from the bottle without waiting to wipe the neck of the bottle clean and hand sanitizers did not exist. Seatbelts did not […]
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 […]
Healing spices and herbs in your kitchen {Staying Healthy}
Being an insomniac which was in its peak during my pregnancy, my doctor who was keen that I get some sleep introduced me to the spice, nutmeg. I had to grate nutmeg, stir about 3-4 pinches of it in a glass of warm milk and drink it just before I wanted to sleep. Strangely, this […]
Rub, Rub, Rub
Lush is one of my favourite brands. And one of my favourite fanatsy is to get five minutes in a lush store to pick up all that I wanted absolutely free! Since we live in a world of reality, I’d rather be happy to write a review of some of my favourite products. Today, I […]