JivaVrksa: 100% Natural brand for your skin and hair

Hi All, 

Beauty for me means healthy and glowing skin and I had been using several home made recipes which my grandma and mummy introduced to me for healthy hair and skin. My mum was particular about washing my hairs with Amla, Aritha and Shikakai powder for which she used to take pains of preparing the powder at home, boiling and washing my long and dense hairs. For my skin, she always had some made dry powders ready for washing my face and those special sesame seed ubtans or dry fruit ubtans for special occasions. 

But now a little of my hectic schedule and more of my laziness dragged me to those chemical laden options. Recently I am trying to explore natural and organic formulations and luckily come across one of real good ones. 

It is JivaVrksa- Chennai based brand with all natural personal care products, focused on skin & hair care. 

" Being natural is at the core to continue being who we are" - this explains very objective behind the brand. 

The brand has all handmade products free of chemicals, artificial dyes, colors or even fragrances.; combination of traditional recipes retaining the freshness of original ingredients. Again they made sure to keep them environment friendly by staying away from animal testing and giving a sustainable paper packaging. Find more about them on www.JivaVrksa.in

Lets see what I got from JivaVrksa and what are my first Impressions about them- 

Nivea Total Face Cleanup 5

Hi All, 

Blogging is one such thing which helped me explore and nurture my love for beauty products. I just keep looking for something which would help me pamper and care my skin endlessly. Believe me, i can feel that my skin is far better than people of my age- blogging has made me aware, health conscious, diet conscious and lot more...

Today I am sharing my views about a skin cleanser from Nivea. it is Nivea Total Face Clean Up 5- Wash, Scrub, Pack, Oil Remover and Spot Reducer.

Price- 50ml/57gms for INR 120. Easily available online and on retail stores.

The reason I picked this tube- it claims be an ALL-IN-ONE product and you dont need 5-6 products for a quick cleanup. 

NIVEA Pure Effect Total Face Cleanup enriched with Active Magnolia Extract provides you 5 benefits for pure and clear skin:

Unclogs pores

Removes blackheads

Reduces spots

Refines skin

Deep cleanses

Total Face Cleanup Regime in 5 Minutes:

Step 1: Apply the product to moistened face by smoothly massaging in upward circles focusing on forehead, nose & chin, avoiding the eye area.

Step 2: Spread evenly across face and leave it on for 3-4 minutes

Step 3: Rinse off with lukewarm water to get the perfect complexion

It can also be used individually as a Face wash every day, as a Scrub 3-4 times a week and as a Pack 2-3 times a week.

Ingredients- 

Natural Bath and Body: Grapefruit and Vitamin C Gel Face Masque

Nature’s most powerful antioxidants - Vitamin C, grapefruit oil and plant extracts team up together to create this whitening gel pack. This citrus facemask gently removes impurities and reveals skin that’s remarkably lighter, whiter and brighter. Formulated with a precise concentration of Vitamin C that is known for its anti-aging and antioxidant powers, this gel also nourishes collagen fibers to maintain skin firmness. It is combined with Grapefruit extract to enhance it’s ability to lift the skin complexion and protect it from environmental damage.

Today I'll be reviewing bath and body product from the house of Natural Bath and Body.

It is face pack but with a twist- Grapefruit and Vitamin C Gel Face Masque. 

price- 325 INR for 100ml. Is easily available online and you can buy it from their site too.

I have combination skin which is extremely acne prone so most of my skincare products are targeted ones, either to treat acne or absorb excess sebum. But that leaves my skin deprived of required nourishment at times. So during the changing weather I was looking for a product which would nourish my skin and also help in removing the acne marks & blemishes. 

Although there are several options available in the market but they narrow down to few when you look for herbal/organic products.

Ducray Keracnyl Triple Action Mask for Oily or Combination Skin: absorbs, exfoliates, cleanses

What type of skin do you have? Dry, Combination, Oily-Acne Prone. What are the common problems do you face with your skin?

Mine- Oily and Acne Prone. I usually face recurring pimples (cystic acne & blemishes)

I had dry skin in my early teens and my twenties departed giving me Acne prone-Oily skin as gift.

I used to have break outs only during summers but this time i was struggling with acne all round the year. So i had to stock up some Targeted Treatment products. 

Today it is Ducray Keracnyl Triple Action Mask for Oily or Combination Skin with Poly Hydroxy Acids.

This purifying skin care gently unblocks pores, absorbs excess sebum and exfoliates.

Skin soft to the touch 92%.

Skin clear 94%.

Skin cleansed 87%.

Price- 430 INR for 40 ml tube. Available online at nykaa.

Rahul Phate's Detoxifying Skin Pack: Review

Hi All, 

You all might have noticed that most of the products i review are specifically targeted to my skin/hair issues. I usually do not entertain samples/products which do not cater to my needs.  Today its again a skin care product from Rahul Phate Research Product. It is Mrunalini's detoxifying skin pack -Spa solution. 

One of my friend suggested this to me saying that this is a skin cooling pack which really works for dullness, acne, blemishes etc. if you might have read my previous few posts, you must have read about Roopada pack. She suggested to mix both of this in equal ratio for enhanced effect. 

Vedantika Herbals Anti Acne Mask: Review

A unique blend of rare herbs that helps in controlling acne and makes face clear, refreshed and blemish free.

Weather change sparks up my skin troubles out of which the common one is acne & pimples. Since i am prone to cystic acne, hardly a general medication works. But this time i had decided to sort those with herbal/ayurvedic way. So i purchased a lot of stuff for my anti acne regimen. One of those is Vedantika Herbals Anti Acne Mask from  +Vedantika Herbals 

 I have already tried their skin polishing scrub which made me try this mask again. I got this from www.joybynature.com. you need to pay 185 INR for 70 gms. it is pried quite reasonably. You can also purchase this from their site www.vedantikaherbals.com

Himalaya Herbals Purifying Neem Pack...Review

Hi Girls, 

It hardly happens that a girls has never used a Face pack in her life. In india it all starts with a UBTAN, desi face pack (100% natural 100% Vegan) with all jist of Dadima's experiences.

I remember that my Granny was particular about using Homemade beauty products for all of us. She had different recipes for different skin types and different occasions. 

Dry Fruits pack for Pre-Diwali preps

Tilli Pack for Pre- Sankranti preps

Khoya & Kesar for to-be-bride

and many others....

Today i will be sharing one of the most popular face packs from +HimalayaHerbalsIndia . it is Himalaya Herbals Purifying Neem Face pack for Normal to Oily skin.

When it comes to anti bacterial ingredients like Neem, Tea tree products, i am always the one to pick. I have been using this pack since years. Started first time when i got the very first pimple on my face. 

Himalaya Herbals Almond and Cucumber Peel- Off Mask...Review

Hi Girls, 

We all would always agree that its not possible to wear make-up everyday or for all occasions (atleast for me). Most of the time, its just a moisturizer and a khol which i am wearing. I like wearing my skin.. But again a flawless skin is a must whether you wear make-up or not. So Skincare is always the top most priority.

For a working mother, you are always on our toes. You need to look good but in seconds. I tend to incline for ready solutions. One of that pre & post party solution is Himalaya Herbals Almond and Cucumber Peel-off Mask.

Fairness Facial with GARNIER Light 3 in 1

Fairness..not again!!!

This word really hits me. We Indians have been gifted with a nice complexion which highlights our facial features so well yet so obsessed with this word. Malaika Arora, with her chiseled bone structure and her warm complexion accentuating her facial features, proves that. 

I am a big fan of Nandita Das...actor from 'Earth', 'Ramchand Pakistani'; She is so beautiful and attractive. I simple adore her not only for her acting skills but the way she is associated with the cause - 

'Why fair is lovely'. Read her site here. 

i would love to associate with such a cause. 

Now you will say then why you opted for and reviewing a so called 'fairness' product. Well i purchased it since i was looking for good scrub and i saw this '3 in 1' tag. So thought of trying this. Actually i skip the info i don't wanna see so skipped that fairness claim mentioned here too.

So lets see- it is about GARNIER Fairness Facial LIGHT 3 in 1.