New Launch- Fuschia Handmade Soaps

Natural handcrafted soaps are a luxurious treat in keeping your skin healthy. With its creamy lather and wonderful fragrances, pampering yourself has never felt so good. Its popularity is growing rapidly as a chemical free alternative to conventional soaps.

Fuschia is one of the brands that makes indulgent handmade skincare products including soaps in numerous fragrances. I've been using their products since past 4 years (which is a really long period) and they always left me wanting for more n more. You name any product and Fuschia has something for everyone; be it bathing bars, facial creams, body lotions, shampoos, facial serums and the list goes on ;) If you search my blog for the reviews of Fuschia products, you'll realise there is nothing I didn't test and love from their collection. 

Recently, the brand came up with it's new products in bath and body category and sent me a box containing 4 newly introduced variants of handmade bathing bars.

I received soaps in following fragrances - Citrus Loofah Soap, Peach Plush, Rosemary Charcoal,  Spring Splash. See how they look like..

Fuschia has completely revamped the packaging of its bathing bars. You may check out my older posts and would realise how they have always brought in some positive changes in the look and feel of their products.
This time the soaps have been packed in a pink cardboard box. The soap bar itself is sealed in a clear cling sheet.

I actually like non-fancy packaging as they are not going to product behaviour and efficacy. Yes, they should not look shabby, but just decent is good for me. The outer carton has got ingredients, shelf life, price, quantity printed on it, as expected.

What makes my family love these Fuschia soap bars always ...
1. The soaps are made of natural ingredients sans chemicals.
2. The fresh clean fragrance of essential aroma oils gives soothing sensory pleasure not only when you bathe, but also when you take a round to the washroom. Seriously, the entire space of the washroom smells fresh.

3. Most of the soaps offer healing & curative properties  for common skin disorders like acne, eczema etc.
4. The soaps contain the natural humectant (moisturizer) glycerin, so is a boon for dry skinned people. The amount of moisture that is left on the skin after bath is truly a saviour from that stretchy feeling.
5. The firmness of the soap bar is such that it gives dense creamy lather without melting down undesirably.
6. The cleansing and conditioning ability of the soap to trap the dirt on the skin is really great. You can just wash/rinse it off without much rubbing from skin.

7. The soaps don't contain toxic ingredients like SLS, paraben, phthalate etc, so these're not going to be causes of skin irritation and skin sensitiveness.

On receiving the soaps, I knew the loofah soap has to be my fav in any case, but by the time my family experienced refreshing bath with all of these; I had lost my sense of preference one over the another because all of the these are equally good.

The superior skin care properties of these soaps make my family fall for the skin-loving soaps again n again and I genuinely wait to grab more o Fuschia products. So if you're seeking out natural handmade soap, explore Fuschia range for product free from synthetic preservatives or artificial hardeners. It may cost bit more (Rs. 250 for 100gm each) as compared to commercial products, but you'll get the benefits what you've paid for.

Soap Mania from Keya Bath & Body Works

Hello Friends

Taking you through colorful, aromatic world of natural handmade soaps once again. The name that I'm introducing today came into existence when Ms. Astha decided to share her passion for chemical free products with the world and "Keya Bath & Body Works" came into existence. Her earnest wish to infuse more n more skin-friendly ingredients into her products resulted in a vast treasury of soaps, ubtans, facepacks etc. As usual, I got pulled towards those colorful soaps in different shapes :P

I got a nice cardboard box elegantly gift packed with Cucumber, BlackBerry, Chocolate Orange and Green Tea & Activate Charcoal soap variants. The moment I opened the box, all the family members decided then n there which soap will they be using for themselves. (yes! at my home, you will find few soap bars and body washes kept in all washrooms as per everyone's liking)  

Chocolate Orange soap, got selected by my little boy. If you are wondering whether a child may use these soaps or not. Let me mention that all the soaps by Keya Bath and Body are completely safe for delicate skin of children as pointed by Ms. Astha on my query :) The round, flattened, semi-transparent, orange colored soap has lingering citrus+chocolaty scent. It delights the skin and senses while behaving as a natural healer of minor skin issues. (Priced at Rs 60)

Blackberry soap in its gorgeous deep lavender color won my appreciation. Its rich fragranced foam gently cleanses the skin. Its been my first trial of any blackberry soap. The soap smelling of citrus notes makes the skin nourished and moisturized. It also suited sensitive skin of my mom in law and she claims it to be skin soothing. (Priced at Rs 60)

Cucumber soap is ideal to calm the irritating skin and reduces inflammation. It goes far to prove cooling effect when the skin needs to retain natural hydration. Cucumber is said to have vitamin C, silica, potassium and magnesium that contribute to healthier and brighter skin. (Priced at Rs 60)

Green Tea & Activate Charcoal soap is again an exciting blend. Both the ingredients are excellent to condition and detoxify the skin by pushing away impurities. This soap bar, unlike all three I used, is a square shaped one. Its layered composition is extremely delectable. I had tough time convincing myself that its a soap and not a slice of cake or ice cream :P It has subtle scent, so would be loved by people who stay away from strong fragrances. (Priced at Rs 70)

The packaging of all the soaps is quite simple i.e. wrapping in a plastic sheet. i don't feel that there is a need to spend of something fancy. So I like it. The only thing I wish to see improved is the labeling, which MUST have ingredient list, shelf life and other essential info. All the soaps bars weighing 100 gm are very reasonably priced. If staying away from harsh chemical is your goal, then don't forget to try these bathing bars. I'm sure you will never go back to commercial soaps :)

**PR Sample
 

Sheer Care Little Hearts Soap Review

Hello 

I find anything in heart shape so cute and adorable, be it a piece of jewelry, print on an outfit, a candy or even a soap bar ;) How exciting it is to imagine yourself holding a beautiful bathing bar with little hearts imprinted on it. This is something I felt when I received a lovely handmade soap from a natural skin care brand Sheer Care.

Brand Promise:

We prepare our products without using any 'harmful chemical'. We use natural colorants, skin safe fragrances, essential oils, pure carrier oils, clays, herbs, fruits, flowers etc in correct proportion to formulate our products to provide you a safe and healthy daily care, and a toxin-free routine. We do not buy readymade bases of skincare products, add on something, and claim 'handmade'. We prepare each product from scratch, in small batches, so that we use least amount of natural preservatives to reach you safely and remains intact till consumption, ensuring highest quality product for you. We prepare these products at home, as well as cut ,wrap and label at home. You may not find the packaging very attractive like other sellers, but we assure you of a genuine quality product for the price you pay!

Product Info: 

These little hearts on soap and mild fragrance,with the goodness of nourishing oils like olive,rice bran,sunflower,etc is a perfect sweet gift for anyone on any occasion.

Ingredients: 

Castor oil, coconut oil, olive oil, palm oil, rice bran oil, sunflower oil, beeswax, water, red clay, pink clay, activated carbon.

Price: 150/-
Weight: 75 gm

Packaging :
Little Hearts soap comes wrapped in a cling sheet. There are labels on either sides of packaging stating the soap name and its detailed ingredients with price etc.

Appearance:
The soap bar is designed with cute little hearts embossed with so much of delicacy. The tricolor soap bar in the first appearance reminds you of a tasty sandwich ;) Why?? because the soap bar is a triple layered soap with offwhite base, green center and the top layer with heart designed on it.

Texture:
The soap bar is so creamy that the moment I unwrapped and took it out,  I had a feeling of holding a soap dipped in oil. (But no worries, it actually has no excessive oily feel on usage.)

My Experience:
The Little Hearts soap is a clay based soap with a generous mix of multiple essential oils. The soap has no artificial fragrance, but a natural smell of a combination of its ingredients. It didn't feel that floral feminine one, but truly an invigorating aroma. Also the smell doesn't lasts as soon as you rinse the skin up.

The clay is believed to absorb oil from skin surface without excessively drying it. The pink clay gently draws out the impurities from skin and soften the skin. This soap is especially suited to my dry skin type but also works well as a face and body soap for most skin types.
Its silky lathers doesn't feel extremely soapy on skin that required lot of rubbing to rinse it out. Just few splashes of water with soft touch to your skin in enough to cleanse the skin. The rich blend of oils with red clay genuinely kept my skin exfoliated and even worked on lightening tanned areas of my neck. So I am expecting a better skin toned after some more days of using this soap.

Most amazingly, unlike most facewashes/facial soap require me to apply moisturizer/lotion post shower, I dont use any after using this soap and still my skin feels happy and purified.

Pros:
Beautifully crafted.
Blend of essential oils.
Uses clays as natural detoxifiers.
Lightens tanning.
No drying formula.
Suits most skin types.
Smells fine.
Easy to rinse.

Cons:
I wish if the packaging could be improved a bit to keep the soap in a cardboard box to avoid disfiguring such pretty soaps made with loads of effort.

To sum it up, I would say the Little Hearts soap bar by Sheer Care is one of the best handmade, organic, all natural cold process soap bar on this planet that provides most supplements to your skin. It is slightly expensive, but I don't mind paying few bucks extra for its excellent ingredients

Fuschia Rose Natural Handmade Soap Review

Natural handcrafted soap is a luxurious tool in keeping your skin healthy. With its creamy lather, wonderful fragrance, and now affordable prices, pampering yourself has never felt so good. Its popularity is growing rapidly as a chemical free alternative to conventional soaps.

And when you get to try a purely natural soap that is beautifully scented of crushed rose petals, you cannot miss to boast of awesomeness n luxury added to your bath n body care routine. I like sweet smelling products which give me feminine feel somehow. The rose fragrance is one of them which I find really lovable.  

When I noticed a Rose based Natural Handmade Soap in Fuschia's soap range, I could not resist giving it a try since it looked so glorious. This soap belongs to Designer Soap range of handmade soaps. And you may easily acknowledge why... Just look at the beautifully crafted Red Rose on the pearl white soap.

The soap comes neatly packed in a transparent film, unlike most of Fuschia soaps which have an outer covering of handmade sheet around the soaps and I like the idea of not covering this soap, coz this beauty deserved to be exposed ;)    

The description on the soap bar misses the ingredient list and shelf life which makes me feel low. Because every buyer doesn't access the online info on the site to know about the product details. So I wish the brand should make a point to provide key constituents on the soap bar specifications.

The soap bar gives you a high as you hold it in your hands. Its a softer textured soap than commercially available soaps. The captivating scent of fresh roses prompts you to take a deep breath as you sniff it. My li'l son felt so excited to bathe with this soap that he didn't bother about what time of the day is that ;)
I was curious to test whether this cute red rose will remain fixed within the soap bar after few usage and I am happy to share that after almost 2 weeks of daily usage, it has not even lost its shape :)

The soap produces enough lather and feels creamy soft on skin. I have used the soap on entire body other than face. It makes the skin feel squeaky clean and doesn't take away natural oils from skin. But for my dry skin, I always use a body lotion after the shower. I believe oily to normal skin people may skip moisturizing it.

The soap doesn't melt very quick, but I still take care of giving it a quick rinse and leave it to dry on the soap-dish to make it last longer.

I cannot comment on its effectiveness on common skin disorders as I have no such issues. But it gives a cool soothing feel to itching skin due to sweat etc.

Qty: 100 gms.
Price: 225/-

Pros:
1. Made with natural ingredients, fragrance and Essential Aroma Oils.
2. Offers Healing & Curative Properties - common skin disorders like acne, eczema and psoriasis can be treated.
3. Contains Anti-Oxidants.
4. Based on Glycerin” that is a natural humectant / moisturizer.
5. Luxurious Look.
6. 100% Vegetarian (but not edible)
7. Doesn't melt excessively.
8. Causes no skin allergies.
9. Soothes the itching of skin.

Cons:
1. Widely available online, but may not be seen at offline stores easily.
2. No ingredients mentioned on the packaging.

Fuschia Rose Natural Handmade Soap is a soap makes its presence felt in my washroom as the entire area remained fragrant all the time. The moment you step in, you are compelled to give it a look ;) It is wonderful bath luxury to try, specially in summers to enjoy a fresh start of the day :)

Hope you find the review helpful..Do let me know your views on the same...