Anti Acne Gel: Tvakh Vs Biotique

The most annoying thing for a skin freak like me....Acne. 

I guess this is probably a never ending search where I may not be able to find a complete cure to my deadly cystic acne and these adult acne ...is a pain.

But what i have observed so far is that natural, organic and chemical free treatments works..although a gradual process which takes its own time but it does. 

With the new organic natural brands blooming in India, have got ample of chances to try. 

So today its not just a brand but a specific concern- yes its Acne. This word ' Acne ' & 'Gel' grabs my attention everytime i am looking for my skincare stuff. 

So in a shopping frenzy, I got to grab two of such products but from different brands- 

1. Biotique Bio Chlorophyll oil free anti acne gel (199 for 50 gms)

2. Tvakh Magnolia and Chaulmogra oil free anti acne gel(585 for 30 gms)

Ayush from Hindustan Lever; Haul and mini Reviews

Hi All, 

its the weekend and I'm back on my blogger desk...whats up today???

its a little about one of my recent hauls. Its from one of the recently launched personal care range from HLL. Its Ayush!! Although AYUSH in India refers to Ministry of Indian Medicine and Homeopathy which recently adopted this name; created in March 1995 and renamed as Department of Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy (AYUSH) in November 2003. But Why I wanted to try this- reasons....

firstly its the first AYURVEDIC range from the brand

secondly wanted to check out if its truly Ayurvedic and Organic too???

Also every product has been claimed to have some reliable age old ayurvedic ingredient like turmeric, saffron, Rock salt, Ghee etc and they have made sure to associate each product with one of the known ayurvedic formulations like Nalpamaradi Oil, Kumkumadi oil, Arimedas Oil etc

So HLL also adopted this name to give an ethnic or Indian origin to the brand. so lets see what all i could grab and whats my view about them. 

Khadi Natural- Jasmine Soap

Hi All, 

You must be observing while reading my last few posts that I am going on with more skin care posts and reviews- reason being i am concentrating more on being healthy with glowing skin. Probably makeup would even not work without a healthy skin. So lets make our health and skin better.

Moving with the flow, here is review of one more worth mentioning product from the most applicable category- Bath and Body. 

Its Khadi Natural Jasmine Soap.  Actually while my visit to D Mart. I found that they have for the first time have got Khadi Soaps on their shelves. So i picked two- Jasmine Soap and Lemon Soap. But in excitement to try I opened the lemon soap first and soon got over so sould review it on time. 

But ...I made sure to let you through my experience with Khadi Natural Jasmine Soap. 

Price- 125 gms of bar for 70 INR. Easily Available online and on retail counters too.

Ingredients- Complete list with %  mix is not there. Its only Key Ingredients mentioned on Label- Jasmine, Wheatgerm Oil, Glycerine and Vegetable Oils. 

Khadi is known for its herbal formulations and their soaps are not exceptions and the label mentions about the formula clinically proven, Dermatologiaclly tested and GMP, Ayush certified but a complete list of ingredients would be appreciated.

Khadi Jasmine Soap is a gentle cleansing soap with the wonderful scent of the jasmine flower, the well known therapeutic properties of jasmine are beneficial for all skin types- dry, oily and sensitive. 

The Nalpamaradi Thailam for your skin- Kairali Ayurvedic

Hi Girls, 

The more I am delving in organic and natural ways of SKin care, more I go close to Oils.  I have oils for every kind of skin care need, be it for face- anti aging, acne or for body, nails and obviously for hairs too. 

You can say, my day starts with oils and ends with it and still my hunger to try oils and concoctions is still not satiated. 

If you remember how i raved about Eladi Tailam and have been using this since quite long. Firstly it was with Auravedic and Kairali Ayurvedics. 

This would be my third purchase from Kairali after Facial oil. While repurchasing the Eladi oil from Kairali, came across Nalpamaradi Thailam which is again considered to be one of the most effective formula to combat skin infections and also for brightening and glowing properties. So there was a bottle in my hand ! 

Price- INR 130 for 200ml of oil.

Can be purchased online here from company website and also available on 1mg.com too.

A special medicated oil prepared exclusively for skin care. The base oil used is Coconut oil, which by nature has several properties to protect and pamper skin. Itching, burning sensation, redness of skin, infections which causes irritations on the skin surface etc are cured with appropriate use of Nalpamaradi Thailam. Apart from being special oil for skin diseases, this particular Thailam serves the purpose of a preventive measure against skin anomalies, if used regularly. Nalpamaradi Thailam is effective against pitha dominated lesions that affect the skin and is also widely used among children.

Jasco Aloe Vera Bathing Bar- enriched with Lemongrass

Hi Everyone, 

Today I will be reviewing one of the recent Bath and Body product I have tried from Not-so-popular brand. This is Jasco, company involved in organic products made of Aloe Vera and Gooseberry produced in their farms. 

I have previously used their Aloevera Gel and still using their Trifala Juice but not tried any of their skin care products. When I saw the soap at one of the local store, sniffed it and the enchanting lemongrass fragrance was something to try for.

So here is the review of the Soap- Jasco Aloe Vera Bathing Bar- enriched with Lemongrass

Price- 99 INR for 100 gms. Its available on local counters in Indore but you buy them through their site- www.Jasco.in. You can find details of otherv variants available like Shea Butter Soap, Orange Soap, Green Tea Soap but i could not find the same information properly on the site. I tried contacting the company people but could not talk to them.

Facial Oil: Kaircin from Kairali Ayurvedic

Hi All, 

While sharing my Great Grand Mother's beauty secrets, my grandmother used to tell that how she used to apply things available in kitchen like butter milk for cleansing and detaning, Ghee for hair massage and Almond oil for skin. 

She was very particular about applying ghee/almond oil to skin to keep it healthy and glowing. Later I also started using oils and found how good they are contrary to the usual belief that they may harm oily/acne prone skin. Infact my skin is far better since i have started using oils on face. 

I usually keep one or two kinds of facial oils along with several carrier and essential oils for my own DIY's for face oils. I can say i cant think of day going out or sleeping without ,my favourite oils on my face. 

So today again i am sharing one of the recent face oil i have tried and tested- it is Kaircin from Kairali Ayurvedics. 

If you are following my blog posts, you must have read about Eladi Thaliam from Kairali which became an absolute favourite as body oil. Even I have tried the oil on face too and it worked really well. SO this prompted me to try their Face Oil- Kaircin. 

Price- INR 700 for 10ml. Available online on purplle and the company website.

Company Claims and Usage Directions- 

Kera Eladi Thailam from Kairali Ayurvedic Group

Hi Girls!

This time it took me quite a long time to get back in blogging mode...Why???

I have many reasons- Firstly was neck deep drowned in my projects and assignments, was away from home intermittantly which was somehow somewhere blocking me and lastly poor old google and its technical troubles!!! In fact i was even planning to switch to other platform but then its not a day's task....phew!!!!

But better late then never...Today I will be reviewing one of products from my raved category- Oils. I love trying Oils- Carrier oils, Essential Oils, face oils, body oils and my #diys. You name it and I have it kind of crazy me......#oiljunkie

This is Kera Eladi Thailam from Kairali Ayurvedic Group- Body oil popular for its anti septic and anti fungal properties. 

My first ever Eladi Thailam was from Auravedic and that was something I completely fell in love with. it was like panacea for all my skin troubles. But when I was all done with the Aura Vedic Oil, came to know that its no more available. Probably the brand discontinued...

So all I could do was searching the similar formulation on google. Luckily came across this Kera Eladi Thailam from Kairali Ayurvedic Group and was on cloud nine when found this on purplle.com too. Was available on their website too but then with Purplle it was hassle free reliable and free shipping. Immediately ordered this and got this within next 7-8 days. 

Organic Hair Care with Bon Organics: Herbal Shampoo and Conditioner

Hi Everyone, 

My Mother used to tell me that Hairs need more care and attention than skin as its equally affected by climatic changes as our skin. But for skin we are usually particular and careful as even a slight change is easily noticeable while for hairs it takes time to show up but meanwhile damage is already done. 

I wont say that I did not cared but then over a period of time, I realised that Organic and Herbal formulations are usually better. Obviously they are free of chemicals and hence irrepairable damage can be avoided. 

Recently when saw several good reviews about a brand from several users on Insta, immediately grabbed my most wanted, hair care products. I am talking about - +Bon Organics, Which means 'good' for everyone.

Brand which deliver the organic experience of ‘true nature’ by offering 100% hand made, hand filled and packed by hand in small batches based on Indian Ayurvedic recipes.

An Indigenous brand from Auroville, South India is all committed to Women Empowerment through its wide variety of Cruelty free, Organic and Environment friendly products. 

You can find more about them from their website which also lets you shop securely- www.bonorganics.com

What I picked- 

As I told my first preference- Shampoo and Conditioner

Bon Organics offers three varieties of Shampoo- Aloe Vera, Herbal and Dry Shampoo

While in conditioner- Aloe Vera and Herbal. I purchased

1. Herbal Shampoo (126 INR and 246 INR for 100gms and 200gms resp)

2. Herbal Conditioner (380 INR for 100 gms). 

Kama Ayurveda Kumkumadi Brightening Ayurvedic Face Scrub

Hi Girls an Boys too!

Most of my male readers have this complain that why I address my posts to Girls most of the time...actually when they are also one of my valued readers. 

So today's post is for everyone as the product we are talking about is for all. 

if you have been reading few of my last blog posts, i have shared about my Kama Ayurveda Haul and reviewed the Kama Rose Jasmine Cleanser and Kama Night Cream Review too. 

So today I am reviewing Kama Ayurveda Kumkumadi Brightening Ayurvedic Face Scrub. 

Price- 995 INR for 50 gms of the product.

Availability- Easily Available online and on Kama outlets (sad that indore does not have Kama Store so I am also dependent on online stores).

Patanjali Saundarya Cream Body Cleanser Review

Hi Girls, 

Today Patanjali is one of the well known brands in personal and beauty care and has gained the popularity in a very short span, reason being the trust and faith of people on treatment abilities of Baba Ramdeva and Acharya Balkrishna. But its not only their name, its the quality of their products which speaks for itself and still comes all for a song...

Today i am reviewing one of their new launches, Cream Soap Bar- Patanjali Saundarya Cream Body Cleanser. 

Price- 75 gms for 40 INR of the soap bar. Easily Available on retail and online stores.

Made from Natural Oil Base, Zinc Oxide, Milk Cream and Extract of Aloe Vera Which cleanses gently, nourishes and revitalises the skin tissues, makes the complexion fresh, smooth and beautiful.

Kama Ayurveda Rejuvenating and Brightening Night Cream Review

My Last post must have given a pretty fair idea about this coming post- Obviously I will be reviewing one of the most popular products from +Kama Ayurveda. It is Kama Ayurveda Rejuvenating and Brightening Night Cream. 

Price- 1650 INR for 50gms. Quite expensive!!

Can be purchased from the company website www.kamaayurveda.com, Nykaa and at Amazon here. 

An incredible Ayurvedic Night treatment that brightens complexion, relieves signs of aging and promotes cell growth. A powerful Ayurveda based formula created from with the finest of Saffron from Kashmir. Rich Saffron lightens and brightens uneven skin, reduce dark circles and pigmentation marks while also repairing fine lines, age spots and other signs of aging. Antiseptic Indian Madder and protecting Aloe Vera heal skin and also retard the process of skin aging. Extracts of Vetiver and Lotus cool and cleanse while helping clear blemishes. Liquorice protects against bacterial and fungal infections. A perfect leave-in night treatment for youthful and naturally radiant skin.

• 97.5% Natural 

• Lightens and brightens 

• Repairs pigmentation 

• Relieves dark circles 

• Minimizes fine lines and signs of aging

A rich, easily absorbed Saffron scented cream that sinks into skin easily without greasiness.

Kama Ayurveda Haul from Nykaa and Rose Jasmine Face Cleanser Review

I have been a lover of herbal and ayurvedic preparations for beauty and skin care. Love for herbs made me try herbs and Essential oil DIY's. But gradually my love has been transformed to obsession with recent addition of Organic formulations...The more i tried organic products, more I love and crave for them. 

Last month during Nykaa Sale, I have placed several orders. One of my recent order was from Kama Ayurveda. I was initially placing order at the company website but then at Nykaa they were offering a Nykaa pouch with the order so that changed my mind. So all what I bought was- 

1. Kama Ayurveda Rose Jasmine Face Cleanser

2. Kama Ayurveda Rejuvenating and Brightening Ayurvedic Night Cream

3. Kama Ayurveda Kumkumadi Brightening Face Scrub

In addition, I got A set of Freebies from the Brand  and a Nykaa Pouch. 

Starting with the Nykaa Pouch, this a golden weave pouch which was ultra chic at first look and had those tiny Kama Ayurveda freebies in it. Its big enough to carry essential beauty minis during travel but then its meant for parties. The biggest disappointment- quality! 

Japakusum Ayurvedic Scalp lotion: for hair loss and dandruff treatment

Hi Everyone, 

Hair loss and dandruff are two major hair problems which usually recur after a period of time, at least with me. But most of the time, I get over with them after certain medications/home remedies but this time neither my dandruff was ready to go nor my hairs were staying on my head ( i mean sever hair loss). 

I was reading one of the blogger friend raving highly about this- Japakusum Ayurvedic Scalp lotion: for hair loss and dandruff treatment and she was quite satisfied with the results. So I ordered this from Amazon very next Day. 

So its been more than 1 1/2 months I am using this and I am reaching bottom of the bottle. lets see how it worked on my hair & scalp. 

Japakusum Ayurvedic Scalp lotion: for hair loss and dandruff treatment is available on Amazon and retails at INR 160 for 100ml.  

Manufactured by - Biogreen Healthcare, Can also be ordered from their website- www.biogreenhealthcare.com. Is available in other sizes too on website. 

The company manufactures number of other skin care and hair care products too. You can find a Japakusum Shampoo and Clearmax -anti dandrfuff lotion too from the range.

As company says- 

Japakusum is scientifically formulated gel enriched with an effective combination of natural herbs.

Ingredients- (mentioned on the carton label but I picked the details from their website)

Each 5 ml contains extracts of :

Hibiscus Rosa sinensis

(Jaswand) 10 mg

Lawsonia alba (Henna) 12 mg

Eclipta alba (Maka) 5 mg

Emblica officials (Amla) 25 mg

Aloe barbadensis ( Kumari) 750 mg

In a water miscible gel base.

Company claims the product to be free of any harmful chemicals. 

Aura Vedic: Eladi Thailum- ultra skin detox treatment

Hi Girls, 

Today i am reviewing a herbal body oil from Aura Vedic.  This is usually peak time where I contract skin infections like pustules to blisters which spreads over my body and are immensely painful. So when the dermatologist suggested to use Coconut oil after bath, I religiously followed it. 

Now I was looking for something more potent to fight skin infections. So a safe & potent formula- Aura Vedic: Eladi Thailum- ultra skin detox treatment

Price- 350 INR for 250 ml. Available online here & here at Amazon and Flipkart but currently going out of stock.

Patanjali Coconut Hair Wash for Dry & Rough Hairs

Hi All, 

Today I am reviewing another Patanjali Product; it is Patanjali Coconut Hair wash for Dry & Rough Hairs. 

Patanjali products have earned good rapport in Indian market for their pocket friendly yet good quality products. You can find every other Indian household using one or other patanjali products.

Price- 95 INR for 150 ml. Can be purchased from any patanjali outlet and available on some online sites too.

A unique blend of coconut oil and natural extract of Ghritkumari, methi, bhringraj and heena with neutralise base, which cleanse gently, nourish and moisturise scalp and experience hair soft, silky and shiny.

Key Ingredients- major ingredients are coconut oil and Aloe. Although nowhere mentioned about paraben and what is that soft, neutralise base?

My Envy Box celebrating #15yearsofForestEssentials- Feb 2016

My most awaited 'My Envy Box' finally reached me in the last week of Feb- Such a long wait when you know that time its  ALL Forest Essentials products in the Box.

As soon as i opened the Box- a whirlwind of  an amazing fragrance engulfed me. i saw 5 sample size products- Forest Essentials Miniatures.

it took me little time to test and experience the sheer magnificence delivered in the small box.

Using the samples i was like- a queen drowned in the pond of 'Attar' covered with layer of beautiful flower petals enjoying the Royal luxurious wallow in the scented bath.

So my view on MY ENVY BOX- Feb 2016 Forest Essentials Box is here- 

Two coloured Khols and my eye makeup: Khol Review & EOTD

Hi Girls, 

Today I am sharing my views about two of my current Favourite khols with which i created a soft smokey look for night outs and casual parties.

The Pencils i am talking about is-  Lakme Eyeconic Kajal in Green and Soultree Coloured Khol in Grey Glow

Himalaya Gentle Baby Bath...No Tears!

A specially formulated NO Tears gentle baby bath enriched with Chickpea that soothes and Green Gram that makes your baby's skin soft and supple. Cleanses, soothes and nourishes your baby's skin in one step without drying it. 

Price- 125 INR for 200 ml. You can but it from Himalaya Stores or online from himalayastore.com too

Ingredients- Aqua, Cocoa Glucoside, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, PEG-80, Sorbitan Laurate, PEG-150 Distearate, Tetrasodium EDTA

DMDM Hydantoin, Citric Acid, Fragrance, Cicer Arietinum Seed Extracts, Trigonella Foernum-graecom Fruit Extracts, Phaseolus Radiatus seed extract.

Today i am reviewing Himalaya Gentle Baby Bath - No tears formula from +Himalaya Store. 

Moha Soap, Anti Dandruff Oil, Moisturizing Lotion, Massage Oil Review// Giveaway-CLOSED

Hi Everyone, 

Today I am sharing reviews of the some of the products i received in my Moha Big Gift Box. I have been using most of those and loved using them. 

VLCC Melia Face Wash for Normal to Oily skin

Melia (Margosa Bark Extract) is ideal for sensitive skin, oily skin or skin with acne and pimples because it has anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties. The extract has cooling and soothing effect on irritable skin. It also contains high level of vitamin C which helps blackheads, dryness, pigmentation, dullness, wrinkles and reverses sun damage. This facewash formulated with Melia extract helps clean skin without drying it. It offers protection against pimples as well as controls sebum secretion leaving your skin feeling sparkling fresh.

Hi Everyone, 

Today i am sharing my views about a Bath product- its VLCC Melia Face wash for Normal to Oily Skin from VLCC India

Price-  INR 140 for 80 ml. Easily available on retail and online sites.