Aroma Essential Natural Loofah Soap Review

Loofah plays an important role to get clean skin under shower. In olden times, I've seen my elders making natural loofahs at home out of dried fibrous vegetables like gourd when it used to get mature. But I mostly buy these natural loofahs from market since I have no time and patience for making them. The reason why I love using these loofah is that the bodywash gets very easily seeped into its spongy construction and forms rich foam when scrubbed on body.
Another better option instead of using a loofah with body wash is to bathe with a loofah soap. I received one such soap with tree-based natural loofah from Aroma Essentials which is enriched with Eucalyptus oil.

The round shaped soap in sunny yellow color looks very freshening. The formation of the soap is such that the loofah is completely inserted on one side of the soap to give it a fleecy feel and peeps out from another side for direct access to textured loofah. 

I totally love the way the loofah soap relaxes every tired muscle with its gentle massaging pattern. The loofah works as a humble exfoliator when rubbed over parts of the body including shoulders, legs, feet etc. The fibre of the loofah enclosed within the soap help to shed off skin's dead cells and in turn stabilizes blood circulation as well.

My husband recommends the loofah soap specially as 'foot scrubber' for getting rid of callus under the feet. The aroma that is left behind after using the loofah soap is very light yet delicious. One needs to ensure soft movement of the soap on body to avoid rashes or scratches, if the skin is sensitive.

Though the loofah keeps getting softer after every use, you may enjoy the core of the soap coming out graciously and giving you great cleansed skin. Also good care should be taken to rinse and dry the loofah soap between uses to avoid bad bacteria make place between holes.
Shifting to a loofah soap is an ultimate lather-and-exfoliate experience at the same time under the shower. I'm so much in love with this beloved addition in my bathing essentials :)

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Ethicare Remedies Brings You Closer To Your Own Self

The concern of NOT looking old prematurely is everybody's topic of talk these days. That's not surprising actually, we most of us think like that. But what should bother us actually is the REASON why these concerns arise? In present hi-tech world, with quick access to so many technological advancements, how come we fall pray of fretful skin concerns? I think, most people would agree with me that the health of skin is directly related to our lifestyle. The choices we make everyday decide how our skin would look from outside and feel from inside. And its more distressing that despite our so-called awareness about the underlying facts, we tend to ignore the factors adversely affecting our most delicate organ i.e. skin.

I personally lust after some remedies or products so potent and efficacious that could mitigate the worsening condition of our body skin and could be incorporated smoothly in our present lifestyle. On my pursuit of finding some well-composed, non-toxic, skin-soothing compositions; I rather had a gratifying experience with Ethicare Remedies products. The vast range of products comprising of most essential bath & body care has been thoughtfully formulated using natural elements. After using most of the products that have given me results better than my expectations, I can vouch for their excellent quality. I'm not the only one emphasizing on virtue of these products, but many of my readers who have got a chance to use Ethicare products have been all praising of its benefits. Well! the products don't claim to offer miraculous outcome with a blink of eye, but ultimately come out as winner when used meticulously over a period of time.

Many a times, it gives me sense of sheer pleasure for owning such skin and hair that defeat my age ;) I won't say that one's appearance is all the way reliant on products used topically, because the factors like food intake, quality of sleep and peace of mind also have huge impact on body. But certainly we can prevent unhealthy skin by inducing quality products in our lifestyle that can escalate its positive effects on us and we may glow with sound health.

Adapting to the prevailing theory of feeling beautiful, this lovely video clip brings you closer to your own self :)

Herbal India Derma Sunshine Blend Morning Cream Review

Women who are very conscientious for their beauty manage all their skin requirements quite orderly. The facial beauty obviously is their prime point of care. While many of them use a high end all-purpose product to handle their skin needs, others have an array of beauty products to be used at specific time of a day.

Years ago, I was among those who didn't find any justified reason to own and use day cream and night creams separately. But now I know why do we need both. 

Today, while writing for Derma Sunshine Blend Morning Cream, I'll share why is it important to apply these creams at special circumstances/timing.

Product Claims:

Derma Sunshine Cream is made from natural plant extracts. It helps to hide visible pores and shrink their size gradually, lightens skin, smoothens the skin, reduces melanin overproduction etc. This herbal skin whitening cream helps to create a flawless beautiful skin providing high permeability with miraculous charm. It helps to intercept Ultra Violet Rays UV A, B and C at the same time protecting your skin that's being exposed to the especially the dark spots. Helps minimize spots & noticeably brighten skin with an unimaginable glow for sure, whitens the skin and gives it a lighter shade , fights wrinkles from within and visibly smooths the skin.

Ingredients:

Milk Proteins, Aloe Vera, Grape extract, Lemon extract, Kumkum, Turmeric, Kojic Acid (Rice), Vitamin E, SPF 50.

Packaging:

Little glass jar with screw cap and inner disc lid. Travel friendly due to light weight and spill proof packaging. 

Price: Rs 3000 

Qty: 30 gms 

Derma Sunshine Blend Morning Cream is light peach colored cream. The soft floral fragrance is pleasant to smell. The thick consistency of the cream feels uneasy to blend, but as you take out little quantity and massage it on cleansed face in form of tiny dots, it gets much easier to smoothly blend it into skin. I have used many facial creams from Herbal India and I realize that they always do the improvisation in the product to make it more acceptable by the skin. This time Derma Sunshine has come with better moisturization, so its a good news for people having dry skin like mine.

Upon application, it leaves minor white cast on skin, but that is just a matter of few minutes and your face glows with smooth finish. I totally adore the immediate radiance that this cream gives to my face. The plus point here is that radiant effect on the skin lasts almost the whole day without fading away or without retouching. 

During the day time, our skin is much more prone to environmental stresses including harmful sun rays. Derma sunshine, being a day cream, is loaded with SPF 50 to focus on protection from damaging UV rays. That simply means you need not to use a sunscreen separately. 

If you are one of those who wear makeup everyday, make sure to apply this cream under your makeup. Because its light and non-greasy formula provides a oil-free makeup base to retain your makeup in place for longer. 

Beyond the instant glow of skin, the impressive ingredients like Milk Proteins, Lemon extract, Kojic Acid in cream works to lighten the skin tone to great extent in long run. The only con of this cream is a heavier price tag, otherwise Derma Sunshine is a great choice for attaining youthful, healthy skin for women who want to use the minimum number of products and yet want to gain optimum result.

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Burst of Happyness Eternal Face Serum Review

My skin care regimen has got a new product integrated into it for some time and that is a 'Face Serum'.  I've been eager to try one after reading excellent reviews and got an opportunity to use a herbal blend of nourishing oils aiming at hydrating and revitalizing dryness-prone skin which is also perfect to combat signs of ageing. The product is called Eternal Face Serum by Burst of Happyness.

What is the product made up of?

Apricot kernel oil: Softens and regenerates skin

Jojoba oil: Moisturizes and protects
Argan oil: Restores skin elasticity and helps reduce fine lines and wrinkles
Rosehip oil: Evens skin tones and reduces sun damage
Pumpkin seed oil: Keeps the skin bright and young
Frankincense: Tones skin
Palmarosa: Hydrates and stimulates cell regeneration

How much would it cost?

Rs 480 for 7gm (buy here)

Packaging
The serum comes is a tiny cylindrical glass bottle which has roll-on tip. The bottle has silver screw cap. The serum can directly be rubbed on face by rolling the bottle tip on skin and then using your hand to massage.

My experience with the product:
Burst of Happyness Eternal Face Serum is a golden yellow colored oil that is a blend of natural plant oils and essential oils. It is purely vegan in nature and free of chemicals. Being a roll-on bottle, it ensures no wastage of product. Infact you need not to measure the exact number of drops to be used in single use and can just keep rubbing on your face to give complete coverage. The light-weight formula sinks into my dry skin quickly and feels completely non-sticky. It gives a shine upon application that settles as you massage the serum till deep penetration.

The serum has intense aroma that hits your senses immediately. But its not disturbing or overpowering (I personally quite like it)
The serum functions as lightweight moisturizers that have no thickeners in them rather they boost overall skin health when used morning and evening. I prefer applying it post shower and before bedtime. Remember to layer it up with a good sunscreen in the daytime to avoid sun damage, as the serum's efficacy would double up. 

Using a facial serum is not to replace a moisturizer but simply an added step to have the right skin type. Since the serums offer light moisturization, the people with extreme dry skin should continue applying their usual daytime and nighttime moisturizer to replenish skin's hydration. While I noticed good improvement in my skin texture after using it for a month, it will surely make the skin firm, toned and youthful in long term with impressive ingredients. Also I enjoy the instant softness and dampness within the skin every time I use the serum.

In the end, I would suggest to choose a serum addressing your skin concerns and matching your skin type to procure best results. Talking about the herbal compositions by Burst of Happyness, Eternal is loaded with rich plant oils, whereas Divine is another variant for oily+acne prone skin type.  

The serum is well concentrated, so a little goes a long way. The 7gm of liquid can serve around 30-40 application, so would last for more than a month of continuous use.

Shelf Life:

12 months of date of manufacture printed on the product pack or 6 months after opening. Can be refrigerated to increase its shelf life.

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Winners for Women's Day Contest in association with Jabong

Hello Girls

The most awaited giveaway results are ready with me. But before calling out the names, I want to express my gratitude to everyone who had been a part of the contest. Every contest entry actually felt like an expression of my own persona. I not only enjoyed reading those comments, but it recharged my spirits to continue being a woman worth admiration. Hugs to everyone out there for sharing your thoughts :)

Now coming to the judgement, I would lay stress on reading the rules properly. I loved some entries, but due to non-subscription / non-verification of email, not tagging friends and not abiding by given word limit; those entries couldn't qualify. It seriously breaks my heart to leave them aside :( For the next contest onwards, I hope you all take care of fulfilling the rules and see yourselves among topmost participants.

The winners, who got lucky this time, are:

Koyeli S. Chakarborty

 Kanchan Malhotra 

Congratulations girls for winning the Jabong GVs worth Rs 500 each. Kindly DM me your address, email id and phone number within 24 hours to claim your prize. So that the details can be forwarded to team Jabong ASAP.

For all others, don't lose hope as this ritual of conducting contests will be continued and I've already planned a giveaway for you lovely people :*

Once again, a warm thanks to team Jabong for rewarding the winners... 

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 :)

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Glittery Gold & Colorful Vintage Jewelry Haul from Bornpretty Store

Seeing myself as a jewelry hoarder is rather unlikely for everyone who know me personally. My everyday jewelry pieces include only a gold chain around my neck with a delicate pendant and few finger rings. I always wondered how do my friends and colleagues manage so much of time to put on matching accessories every day. Moreover, I felt no excitement to follow the trend ever. But I swear, now that I've got some pretty fashion jewelry from Bornpretty Store, I also feel the urge to mix-n-match those jewelry pieces with my dress while getting ready for work ;) Its truly an incredible change in my perspective that's making me feel happy.
In my previous purchases, I mainly focused on buying statement necklaces. And after collecting few great items, I chose to order some gold and vintage pieces this time. As usual, when the parcel arrived, I could not afford to wait styling them. I'm super excited to show you what I received .. Have a look here ..

Cute Bird Lover Necklace is one of the cutest girly pendant with light-weight chain in my collection now. It grabbed everybody's attention and looked so adorable when I wore it. In less than two dollars, its a deal not-to-be-missed. Being in plain gold, it can be worn everyday. Those who prefer silver jewelry would be happy to know that this piece is available in Silver also.

Going with the flow of every day jewelry, I added a pair of decent Rhinestone Gold Ear Studs in the cart. These are beautifully crafted and don't hurt my earlobes at all. Buying it at $1.61 was an amazing bargain. 

For that matter that summers have approached now and I would need some accessories to compliment my trendy fusion wear. I got to buy a dazzling bracelet. With many loops in its chain, it gracefully fitted my fragile wrist..lolz ;) It seems completing even a western or ethnic look when styled tastefully.

One specific accent of jewelry type that turn me on is Vintage pieces. They certainly have a regal appeal. Just like this superlative Vintage neckpiece made me go gaga over its floral design made of multicolored stones and crystals. With a long alloy chain, it sits elegantly around the neck and gives magnificent coverage in the front. Needless to say, I'm fed up answering people "where did I buy it from?" .. 

Once I decided on many of items, it clicked my mind to get some hair accessories too. And wow, this Vintage Peacock Hair Clip looked worthy of hair decoration.  

I'm counting on BornprettyStore for their mind blowing services and superb product range. They are one of the largest seller of fashion jewelry, hair accessories, clothing, watches, phone cases, makeup, nailart and much more. They offer free shipping for delivery in more than 150 countries across the globe and promise to dispatch your order within 24 hours of placing an order. 

If you use the coupon code WEMT10 while placing an order, you may avail 10% discount on any non-discounted products site wide :)

Did you like my purchases this time? Let me know what product appealed you the most :)

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Premium Herbal Soaps from Sheer Skinz

Hi Dearies

Come and drool over some really delectable natural soaps today through my post. I've been writing for superior skin/hair care products from house of Sheer Skinz earlier. When I used their handcrafted soap bars for a month or so, my skin knew the difference.

Product Claims:
Sheer Skinz Luxurious Soaps contain selected herbs known for their nourishing and cleansing properties without stripping natural moisture. It provides cool refreshing effect while cleansing & nourishes the skin naturally & gives long lasting Fragrance & Freshness after bath.

I received three variants of natural herbal soaps from the brand in Bengal Tuberose, Aloe vera & Neem and Neroli Lime. 

The soap have uncomplicated packaging in double layer of transparent plastic sheet. The labels of soap packs highlight all required details. Each of the soap bar priced at Rs. 75 is much affordable than many other brands. when it weigh 125 gm each.

The size and square shape of the soap bars give it good grip in my hand. I liked the translucent color appeal of the soaps. The soaps lather well and gently pulls dirt and grime off the skin which is the main goal of a soap.

All the variant that I used have skin benefits too. Like Neem and Lime ones can help you get rid of skin infections and kills bacteria. I don't feel like using a deodorant after using any of these soaps as they effectively battle bad odor. The sweet smelling Tuberose soap has anti-inflammatory properties and improves health of your skin with regular use.

I also fell in love with ultra gorgeous scents of the soaps. Not only the lingering scent leaves your body feeling fresh after bath, but keeps the washroom lightly scented. Bengal Tuberose variant uplifts your mood with its floral fragrance, while Neroli Lime and Aloe Vera & Neem have somewhat mix of sweet/citrus aroma. The soaps don't smell overpowering or bothersome.  

None of the soaps cause skin irritation in the first place or strips the skin of vital oils. All the soaps claim to be 100% natural and infused with the purest plant, fruit and nut extracts along with natural water and pure essential oils, so they clean without drying skin. 

In totality, Sheer Skinz soaps are worth giving it a try. If you are looking for some more fragrances of your liking, check it out here.

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