Best Natural Shampoos For All Hair Types

Surround yourself with all things good! And if that’s not possible for you at the moment, at least decide to switch to a natural hair cleanser that is free from SLS, sulfate and other chemicals because the store-bought commercial shampoos claiming to be the best in hair care are one of the most unsafe products that degrade the health of our scalp and tresses.

From past few weeks, I have been washing our hair with Aroma Essentials shampoos that are made of finest natural ingredients. The brand sent the shampoos to me in two variants i.e. Onion and Banana. I'm using a shampoo made of these ingredients for the first time from any brand so far.

Having Onion as the key ingredient of a shampoo first received some frowns from my family members, but after a thorough discussion that it's a composition of onion pulp and shea butter with olive and mustard seed oils, everyone showed excitement to experiment with the product. The onion shampoo is a relatively thin consistency cleanser in off-white colour. It lathers decently, but not very rich. So for my long hair, I would need extra quantity to be used for properly cleaning my hair and scalp. It is free of any artificial fragrance. It has a unique fragrance that I'm unable to define exactly, but it is not that strong disgusting onion smell that you would dislike to have in your hair. To reiterate the benefits of onion, it has rich sulfur content and improves the blood circulation when applied to the scalp. Onion juice increases the strength of the hair thereby prevents thinning and breakage to great extent. Using an onion shampoo is like using a natural tonic which promotes hair growth and reverses hair loss in long term.

The other variant is again an excellent combination of banana pulp and shea butter with goodness of Pro-Vitamin B5 that is a boon for dry hair specially. Its a sweet smelling shampoo in peach color and of similar consistency like that of onion shampoo. I'm more inclined to this variant for the reason that it addresses dryness of scalp and hair. It is a savior for people battling dry locks and frizz. 

Both the shampoos are mild and can be used on daily basis if required. These are lightweight and rinsed out quite easily leaving hair silky and shiny after removing all the dirt n grime. My hair look and feel equally voluminous after using these shampoos which I appreciate because the hair care products that weigh down my hair are completely No-No ;) The packaging is in small plastic bottles which is travel friendly and are good for those who want to try sampling out the products once for making a final decision. 

The plus points of these shampoos (just like all other Aroma Essential products) are that they involve use of clean and green ingredients sourced out fairly, not tested on animals, don't cause side effects and are skin-friendly. You may even store these shampoos in a refrigerator for a specific season as they have a shelf life of 6 months.

So, if you are looking for all natural hair cleansers with an impression of purity, do give these pure products a try and feel the difference how your hair behave well :)

Nourish & Protect Your hair With Oriflame HairX Restore Therapy Hair Mask

We all have different type of hair texture and depending on its type, we would need to take great care of scalp and hair at different time of the year. If winter is already hard on your hair, show some love to your hair using a hair mask. Those who are rolling their eyes what this hair mask is, it is an excellent way to provide deep hydration to your dry locks and moisturize the scalp as well.

Few weeks ago, the HairX Restore Therapy Hair Mask from Oriflame got its place in my hair product aisle and after every use it's becoming my increasingly preferred product to better the health of my hair.

About HairX:

Every range in the HairX range is based on a unique scientific system combined with carefully selected ingredients to target your specific hair needs.

Ingredients:

Aqua, Distearoylethyl Dimonium Chloride, Amodimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Cyclohexasiloxane, Glycerin, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Ceteareth-20, Imidazolidinyl Urea, Polyquaternium-37, Parfum, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Methylparaben, Citric Acid, Propylparaben, Linalool, Sodium Citrate, Dipropylene Glycol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Benzyl Salicylate, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, C14-20 Isoalkylamidopropylethyldimonium Ethosulfate, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Sodium Benzoate

My experience with the product:

The HairX hair mask is a thick, creamy, nicely smelling concoction in pearl white color. It comes in a sturdy plastic tub with wide mouth and one can easily scoop out desired quantity of the product.

The ease of application is one of the reason that pushed me to try a hair mask. I simply take little quantity of the hair mask onto my palm and massage it lightly on my wet hair towards the ends (avoiding roots) after taking the head bath. It requires a wait of just few minutes to retain the mask onto my hair and then give it a rinse. It seems sticky when you rub it between your palms before applying, but gets vanished the minute you massage it on your hair without leaving any greasy effect on hair or scalp. The hair length feels soft to touch, shinier after the very first use and gets evidently noticeable every time.

The reason what prompted me to try this product was Argan Oil mentioned on its label as the base oil. Argan Oil is an ideal healing agent for boosting the health of dry, brittle, weakened hair. It nourishes your hair with long lasting lubrication effects. I'm generally keeping the mask on my hair for around 5 minutes for its components to work deeper to provide me gratifying results. The frizzy, fly-aways are under control with greatly reduced tangling of my hair. It has diminished hair breakage to some extent which I expect to increase gradually. One thing to mention explicitly here is that I've used it on my colored hair and it has not caused any discoloration kind of effect at all.

Argan Oil is also claimed to act as a protective layer in low temperature. I'm really glad that I started using the HairX mask at the right time of the year, and it will hopefully keep me relaxed from worries of lack-luster hair during harsh winter as well.  

You may order the product at official site of oriflame at Rs. 449 for a 200 ml pack. The Oriflame HairX Restore Therapy Hair Mask is one of the most reliable recommendations in hair treatments that one can give to himself to greatly impact level of moisture in hair. 

This Is What I Did When My Baby Developed a Diaper Rash

Skin rashes are common skin problems for both babies and adults. All of us have experienced itchy rashes at some point of time and got over the problem in a few days. We usually don't find rashes a cause for concern. But last weekend, while visiting my colleague who is a mom to an eight-month old baby, I was horrified to find her baby's bottom badly irritated! And this first-time mommy couldn't realize the seriousness of the issue, considering it 'normal'. She didn't connect it to her baby's non-stop crying. Gosh! I could feel the pain of the little one and it reminded me of the time when my baby had developed a bad diaper rash at a similar age…

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Gifted My Man Giordani Man Notte by Oriflame

Festive season is already here and presenting some thoughtful gifts for your beloved is the best way to show how much you value his presence in your life. This month, me and my hubby celebrated our 11th Engagement Anniversary and I wanted to surprise him with something fabulous beyond clothing and accessories. After some brain storming, I zeroed upon a bottle of luxurious scent. Though fragrances are the most loved yet trickiest gifts to choose when you want one that suits your man's personality, but if you gift can make him feel elated, the risk is worth taking.  So what I finally gifted him was the Giordani Man Notte which I found the best of the lot from Oriflame.

Giordani Man Notte by Oriflame is a Woody Aromatic fragrance for men. The beauty of this fragrance is a refreshingly authentic aromas that have a more masculine edge to them, but can also be worn by women. On the perfume pyramid, you will find the top notes of Neroli, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange; middle notes are Sea Water, Pepper and Artemisia; base notes are Musk, Sandalwood and Vetiver. My hubby loved it to the core and felt super delighted to own one.

The distinctive glass bottle flaunts classy black colour and exhibits the intensity of the fragrance as you hold it in your hand. The cut n finish of glass bottle is certainly to fall in love for. With shiny bright reflective silver elements on the bottle, it's something to behold forever :) 

In my hubby's own words "the blend of spicy, woodiness of Giordani Man Notte perfectly identifies the versatility of a modern man like me. Not only can I make this fragrance my accompaniment for a formal meeting, but can suitably pair with my playful evening look with friends or to seduce my soulmate. I love that the intensity of the fragrance is not too explosive to cause me headache, but gently binds close to my skin for hours even after fading of top notes."

After receiving heartwarming remarks from Mr. Hubby, I may conclude that Oriflame Giordani Man Notte is certainly one that will get you noticed. It's priced Rs. 2499 for 75 ml.

I'm so impressed with this fragrance that my next pick will be a great fragrance for myself ;)

BBlunt Salon Secret High Shine Creme Hair Color (Chocolate Dark Brown) - Product Review

Colouring my hair is not a mandate for me yet as I can boast of my long, black tresses. But yeah! a few strands have started showing off here n there, which at time bother me. Frankly, I hadn't made up my mind to colour my hair until I got an offer to try a newly launched hair colour by BBlunt which is ammonia free.

I was asked to choose a box of Salon Secret High Shine Creme Hair Color in a shade of my choice. And out of 7 luxuriously rich shades namely Black, Chocolate, Blueberry, Honey, Wine, Mahogany and Coffee, I decided to experiment with a not-so-unusual colour on my black hair, so opted for Chocolate Dark Brown shade.

Product Claims:
While all other hair colours leave your hair dull, this revolutionary at-home hair colour gives you soft, shiny hair and colour that lasts up to 8 weeks. Specially created for the Indian skin tones, this no ammonia hair colour gives 100% grey coverage, lasts long and is available in 7 blockbuster shades. This 3-part hair colour comes with a unique Shine Tonic, enriched with Silk Proteins that gives salon like gorgeous hair at-home!

Contents of the box:
All the shades of this hair colours come in a skyblue cardboard box with color co-ordinated graphics on the pack for quick identification. Each of the boxes contain:

• 1 Tube of Crème colourant - 50 gms. 
• 1 Tube of Developer  - 50 gms.
• 1 Tube of Shine Tonic with Silk Proteins - 8 ml 
• 1 Pair of disposable gloves to protect your hands while colouring your hair. 
• An Instruction leaflet.

Both the colourant and developer are thick creams of off-white and white colour respectively, whereas the shine tonic is a colorless, serum-like liquid of moderately thin consistency.

After a thorough reading of usage instructions in the leaflet, I poured slightly less than entire quantity of the colourant and developer in a bowl to colour my hair globally. Adding the shine tonic to the mixture is a must for obtaining rich shine.

I liked the markings given on the tubes by the brand for the ease of precise measurement of quantity instead of an approximation that avoids wastage of product. Those who just want to give root touch-ups or have short hair may go for 25 gm of Colourant, 25 gm Developer and 4 ml of Shine Tonic per usage.

Mixing all three constituents into a smooth, even and lump-free paste is a no-fuss process of just a minute. The blend of all three constituents changed its colour to greyish tone leaving behind their original color. The creamy texture made it super-easy for me to apply the hair colour on my hair and didn't slip down on my forehead due to its non-drip formula while it sat on my head for almost half an hour. Another plus for the product is that it doesn't have the usual peculiar smell to irritate your smelling sense.

Post washing my hair with my regular shampoo, I didn't experience dry or itchy scalp. The grey strands got properly covered while changing my natural hair colour to something different. It's been just 6 days that I coloured my hair and the salon-like glossy shine on my hair is still the same as was on Day 1. Seems like Shine Tonic doing a mind blowing job ;)

Now coming to an obvious query "how much would one such fabulous hair colouring session cost you?" Any guesses?? Its just Rs. 225 Rs.199 under the introductory offer. 

So go grab your favourite shade here and get ready to make a difference to your at-home hair colouring experience this festive season :)

Oriflame Very Me Metallic Nail Polish in Aqua Green- NOTD

I recently got a metallic nail polish from Oriflame from their Very Me collection in shade Aqua Green. I chose this shade for its warmth and depth of color intensity. It won't fall into the color spectrum of basic green, and has a beautiful aquatic punch to it.

The nail paint comes in not-so-fancy glass bottle with a black screw cap similar to most nail paint packaging. I don't mind simple packaging rather concentrate more on the product efficacy ;) The shade name, shelf life and quantity etc is labeled on the bottle.

You will see the Very Me Metallic Nail Polish is printed in shiny font on the bottle for the obvious reason :)

The consistency of the nail paint is medium thick which is just the apt for smooth finish in one swipe of brush. I got nice coverage in single swipe when applied on base coat. But I loved the intense color after second coat. The longevity of the nail paint is 4-5 days for me without top coat surviving all household, but it lasts longer if covered with a good quality top coat.

The nail paint dries up pretty quick. It's a rare case with me to achieve a flawless nail paint without getting it spoiled on any of the fingers. But honestly, it didn't happen with this nail paint.

Talking about its final finish, I'm in love with the pearly metallic look it creates and it certainly calls for ordering another shades from same collection. Because they have many more fashionable shades like Blue Passion, Gold Rush, Moonlight or everyday wearable shades like Pink Pearl, Sweet Candy, Twilight Dust. Each of them is priced at Rs. 189 for 6 ml.

Take a look which shade you like more or else click here to buy the one that I ordered. If you have an affinity for metallic nail paints, I recommend you to try this range.

Oriflame Optimals Oxygen Boost Serum Review

If you are a regular facial moisturizer-user like me and got introduced to serum recently, you might be expecting wrong results from the product. To begin with today's write up, I would specifically like to mention that serum is not a traditional moisturizer that you apply to gain intense hydration, but is applied to help skin retain the moisture. The best sequence to apply a serum is to cleanse the face, apply serum and moisturize over it.

My current skin care routine has got Oriflame Optimals Oxygen Boost Serum involved in it which claims to lighten and brighten skin tone and boost the skin's moisture levels.

The Optimals Oxygen Boost Serum comes in a cylindrical cane made of plastic. Absolutely convenient to use due to its pump dispenser and travel-friendly due to its light-weight. I like how the top cap shuts with a click on the pump and doesn't loose its grip. The cane is contained in not-so-bright-colored cardboard box.

The exhaustive ingredient list can be referred to on the outer carton along with pricing and quantity details.

This serum is shiny and colorless, similar to a gel in consistency. Despite the gooier and concentrated texture, the serum doesn't feel heavy on skin and absorbs like magic. There is light fragrance to it which doesn't last very long after application, but is quite pleasant. It's good in the sense that I avoid strong fragrances close to my nose ;)

Its a water based serum and so I don't expect it to be that richer in terms of moisturization. The main objective of serum is to deliver a high concentration of its active ingredients and nourish the inner layer of the skin. I use this serum in the morning as well as in the night in combination with my usual moisturizer because my dry skin need extra dose of hydration. It instantly relieves my skin from being stretchy that normally happens with my skin post shower. But those who have oily to normal skin type may complete rely on this serum to ditch their day and night creams. 

The brand has incorporated O2 Active with its patented antioxidant Lingon 50:50 technology for making the product Oxygen active that will help the stressed and dull skin breathe and look healthy after prolonged usage. With a price tag of Rs. 999 for 30 gm, the product seems on pricier end of the cost spectrum, but little quantity per usage makes the product last long enough. 

I recommend the Optimals Oxygen Boost Serum to all those who want to restore the lost skin radiance and to those who want to preserve the good texture of the skin. :)

For more info, click here. 

Organized My Vanity - Courtesy BornprettyStore

Being an excessive makeup and jewelry accumulator has never been my wish; but I have amassed an impressive collection of cosmetics and fashion jewelry in past months. And when a woman has so much in her treasure trove, its actually crucial to store everything in a tidy and structured manner.

I'm in a habit of not displaying my cosmetics collection on the counter space as it tends to fall down accidentally and break at times. And who doesn't know the pain of losing your favourite beauty products ;) Just to avoid this feeling, I was searching for a good and affordable makeup organizers which I found on my most-loved website Bornprettystore.com and I ended up ordering two different styles of storage organizers.

That's a three-layered detachable storage box made of fine quality, clear plastic.

The partition done inside each layer is also removable, which simply enables me to enlarge the size of a compartment as per my needs to store bigger-sized items.

The stack-n-snap design of the storage box make it possible to add-on additional trays if I want. The handle on the top makes it convenient for me to carry around. The see-through material is another plus for the container that allows you to open only the layer in which your specific article is contained.

It's an excellent option to create a chic, space-saver jewelry closet. And not to forget people like my mom who is a DIY enthusiast and loves spending her free time stitching and handcrafting beautiful stuff. This kind of storage organizers can definitely make life simpler for her by holding all her knick-knacks in one box. Wish to gift her similar one when I meet her next time. <3

A multipurpose storage bag was another items on my wishlist, so ordered this Multipurpose Storage Bag.

It's a multi-pocketed bag with two zip closures and loop handles on the top to make it travel convenient. I store sleeker products in the zip pockets like nail sticker strips etc.

Its made of durable nylon material and sits pretty on my counter holding all my makeup brushes, eye liners, lip liners, mascara etc safely. Not only the cosmetics, but small household objects that usually get misplaced can be contained in the bag.

When not in use, you may button up the bag from both sides and squeeze it for a flattened shape. A genius design certainly !!

My shopping list doesn't get over with these organizers ;) I bought a statement necklace in floral pattern that I had ordered earlier in white color. I wanted one in bright yellow color, so thought of getting the same elegant design. I'm planning to style this necklace on my birthday this Sunday and will share the pics soon :*

I'm really delighted with my haul beyond just makeup and ornamental pieces. I recommend you all to shop from bornprettystore.com and don't forget to use coupon code WEMT10 that is valid on any non-discounted products sitewide to get 10% off .