Eeshha Herbal Smudge Free Kajal Review

'Kajrare Naina' is one of the most talked about theme in bollywood songs. Not only celebrities, but every female love darkening her eyelids to make them look more expressive. Kajal is one of the most ancient cosmetic being used by females. Infact in good old days, every mom used to apply homemade surma in her new-born baby's eyes out of the belief that it will make baby's eyes bigger and beautiful.

Now a days, we have plently of brands talking about goodness of their Kajal, but I have experienced that even some very reputed brands may cause itchiness or allergies to eyes. May be they contain harmful lead content.

Today I am reviewing Eeshha Herbal's Smudge Free Kajal which is a special combination of precious licorice, camphor and almond oil for eye makeup :) A special combination of precious herbs and pure Almond Oil for eye make-up. Helps to pamper the skin around the eyes and lends sparkle to the eyes. It won't smudge, smear or fade after application.

Ingredients:

• Castor Oil, Bees Wax, Carbon Black, Vitamin E, Oil Extract of Triphala ,Licorice, Almond Oil, Camphor.

Price: Rs 115 for 3.5 gm kajal stick.

Shelf Life: 36 months from packaging.

My Experience:
Eeshha Herbal Kajal is a stick shaped kajal in jet black color housed in bullet packaging having a transparent cap which lets you see the kajal stick from outside. There is nothing fancy about the packaging, but a decent look. The cap needs extra care to be taken due to its fragile material if you want to keeping this kajal stick in your handbag (as we girls mostly do).

The kajal gave my eyes intense black outline in single stroke itself. But those who love deeper and thicker waterline to be prominently highlighted can swipe the kajal twice or more. The kajal stick glides quite easily and feels smooth. It didn't make my watery eyes feel stingy or irritated even while prolonged application.

I liked the camphor smell in the kajal stick that reminded me of homemade kajal which I appreciate. The tip of the kajal stick comes nicely sharpened to draw precise thin line on waterline initially. But gradually it becomes thicker after multiple applications. I wish there was a compatible sharpener accompanying the kajal stick within the packaging itself ;)

Now, talking about its staying power... I truly didn't expect this kajal to stay longer because most kohls formulated with natural ingredients fade off quite soon. But to my surprise, it stayed more than 5-6 hours without being smudged on my lower waterline. I am happy with the results. However, I can not go by its claim to be "Smudge Free", as it tend to smudge a bit if you apply it in thick lines.

Pros:
*Pocket friendly price.
*Soothing ingredients.
*Causes no irritation to eyes.
*Smooth Application
*Gives deep black color
*Creamy texture
*No chemical formulation.
*Sufficient staying power.

Cons:
* Kajal Stick itself has no description printed on it, rather the outer cardboard packing is where you need to glance to know about its ingredients, qty, price etc.
* The packaging could have been improved to make the lid tighter or screw cap, so as to make it travel friendly.
* I wish a sharpener could be added to the packaging (may be by adding few more bucks to its price) to ease out the job of drawing a thin line out of kajal.
* Not completely smudge free.

Overall Opinion:
Eeshha Herbal Smudge Free Kajal is a budget-friendly worthy product if you are looking for a chemical-free daily-wear eye makeup. It can perform fair enough to give you crisp precise lines or thick intense lines to brighten your facial looks. For such a inexpensive price, I won't mind buying it again.

Hope my review interests you !!

My Experience With VoucherCloud : The Ultimate Coupon Guide

Most of us are feeling the pinch these days with almost everything rising in price much frequently. The prices hikes affect all of us at some point of time, but we can't avoid buying the essentials articles for most obvious reasons.

I personally buy quite often, but to tell you the truth I am smart enough to take advantage of many online couponing websites whose sole focus is to provide exclusive coupons to hold on to our hard earned money. And everytime when I seek such website and discover something really interesting, I never forget to share my experience with you to help you add up to your big savings.

So today I'm here with my first and very pleasant interaction with VoucherCloud, the ultimate coupon guide :)

VoucherCloud deals in Coupon Codes that can be used while making online purchases as well as the Print Coupons that can be printed and taken to the retail stores to start saving while shopping.

I was super excited to know the details of how these coupons work, so I registered myself quick and started scrolling through Coupon Codes because my shopping style is to sit in my comfy bed, placing order and them waiting for the courier guys impatiently ;)

I was elated to see almost 20 categories listed as cute li'l clickable icons on the top of the homepage.

Most of the women might have guessed which category I chose to shop from ;) yeah! the Fashion category... because we all want to look presentable and why to compromise in our appearance because of expensive stuff..

An interesting feature on VoucherCloud is that we can display the coupons in the order of their Popularity, Expiry Date or as per Latest Addition. 

I found plenty of popular websites serving fabulous deals and discounts on almost everything I could expect to be there on their site.

A profitable coupon code came across to me as a perfect eye-catcher that offered a flat discount of Rs 500 on a minimum purchase of Rs. 2000 on www.fashionequation.in 

Now talking about how I claimed and availed the coupon code on VoucherCloud -
As soon as I found the coupon code suitable to my pocket, I clicked on the Green Button reading "GET CODE" placed near the Brand logo, a child window prominently opened up within the main window and disclosed the hidden coupon code striping it off. I carefully read the T&C to avail the coupon code by clicking on "VIEW TERMS" link.

I specially liked the automatic navigation to the retailer site in a separate new tab that saved few minutes of my precious time to copy the URL and open the retailer's site manually. Thumbs up for this feature (y)

The retailer website www.fashionequation.in exhibited wide range of fashion clothing and accessories for everyone. So I thought why to wait for someone to pamper me with tempting stuff this Valentines Day and just browse through my favourite products.

My junior boy very smartly took the advantage by insisting me buy him some clothing for upcoming summer season too..so i ended up buying lovely clothing for both of us and some cute hair accessories for myself ;)

The gross payable amount of Rs 2497/- slashed to  net payable Rs 1997/- after flat discount of Rs 500 which I availed from VoucherCloud :)

I am highly impressed with my fuss-free, money-saving shopping experience via VoucherCloud because what else can a frugal shopper like me ask for than to own great products at jaw dropping prices plus endless savings :) :)

If you like my experience with VoucherCloud, don't forget to follow them on social medias at Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest.

Enjoy Big Saving While Shopping !!

Puresense Reviews for Vanilla Bloom Body Mist & Lemongrass Shampoo

I have been trying some carefully crafted non-toxic products from the house of Puresense by Soap Opera for many days and have been posting how I feel about them. Here is one more post dedicated to two of the Soap Opera's products i.e. Vanilla Bloom Body Mist & Lemongrass Shampoo.  

About Vanilla Bloom Body Mist:
If you are a fragrance lover and don't miss spraying yourself with a refreshing smell, you should try this body mist that I'm going to review today.

My take on Puresense Vanilla Bloom Body Mist:
I received a sample pack of Puresense Vanilla Bloom Body Mist that blends Vanilla, Chocolate and patchouli into a ultra feminine fragrance. Like all other products of Puresense, this body mist claims to me non-toxic and contains no alcohol.

The mist is just the rightly concentrated. The pump bottle gives good coverage in each spritz. The staying power of Vanilla Bloom is quite good. But there are lso some downsides to it. I found this body mist extremely heavy for my senses. On a tiny spritz on my neck line & pulse points, I could smell it very strongly. My preference of body mists over perfumes is most probably for the reason that mists possess lighter scents on mild notes that makes me feel sensuous.

Infact I don't mind if the scent is evaporated quick and I need to re-apply it after few hours. But somehow, Vanilla Bloom could not appeal me. Its just a matter of personal liking, otherwise I think Puresense masters in crafting awesome products. I may think of buying it for gifting purposes to my friends or relatives, who like to envelope themselves into use it off n on, but sadly I am not going to repurchase it for MYSELF. The full size bottle of Vanilla Bloom Body Mist can be bought at a price of Rs 300 for 150 ml.
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About Lemongrass Shampoo:
The Lemongrass shampoo from Puresense is infused with the goodness of Lemongrass and Olive Extracts to treat hair fall.

My take on Lemongrass Shampoo:
The lemongrass shampoo from Puresense is pearl white color shampoo. Neither too runny, nor too thick; the consistency of shampoo is appropriate to be applied on damp hair. The shampoo smells somewhat tangy, most probably due to such ingredients.

When I used a generous quantity of shampoo on my oily hair, it easily cleansed the scalp with enough lather. It left my hair feeling fresh and softer. The shampoo is free of sulphate and other synthetic chemical, so there is no worry of any damage. My hair also got untangled without much effort after the usage of this shampoo.

But I am unable to comment on its claims to reduce hair fall, because the sample pack which I received was of 25 ml only and I could barely use it twice on my long hair for proper results. I wish I could use it for atleast 8-10 hair-washes to form an opinion.

The full sized pack of 270 ml is priced at Rs 249 which is not so heavy on pocket.

Overall, I am pleased with most products I used and reviewed from Puresense by Soap Opera :)

Eeshha Hair Defense Conditioning Shampoo Review

When it comes to 'Complete Body Care', not everybody is found using body butters, shower gels, body mists, hair masks etc. on regular basis. But the one thing that nobody can escape from using is a 'shampoo'. And choosing the right kind of shampoo that actually renders you the expected result is a task indeed.

I personally don't stick to one particular shampoo all the time and keep trying the ones which claim to have effective ingredients. In the course of such practice, I find few that don't work for me at all, yet some of them suit my scalp and my hair just the way I want them to be.

So today I am reviewing one of the hair shampoo infused with gentleness and mildness of Soya and Almond Protein. I am talking about Eeshha Hair Defense Conditioning Shampoo.

Product Claims: The natural conditioning formula removes dirt and residue to retain your hair's natural shine and give you soft and smooth hair. Almond and Soya protein gives strength to hair root. The premium formula improves look, appearance and manageability of the hair. Soya and Almond protein has high content of protein useful for dry and damaged hair.

Directions of Usage: Take 3-4 ml of liquid on your palm, spread evenly on your damp hair and massage gently for 1 minute. Rinse thoroughly with sufficient water. Use everyday for better results.

Packaging: The shampoo is bottled in a sturdy blue plastic container. The flip cap of the bottle is tight enough to make the bottle travel-friendly and the flattened shape of the bottle is also suitable to be carried easily.

Price: The Eeshha Hair Defense Conditioning Shampoo is priced at Rs. 165 for a net qty of 200 ml.
Shelf Life: 36 months after the date of manufacturing.
Ingredients: Soya protein, Almond Oil, Brahmi Extract, Reetha Powder Extract, Heena Powder Extract, Aloe Vera Extract etc.

My Experience: The shampoo is shiny deep orange in color and the consistency is neither too thick nor too runny. The appropriate consistency of the liquid spreads easily and evenly. The shampoo lathers decently and only few drops are sufficient for shorter hair. But for longer hair length like mine, I needed to use more than suggested quantity to generate enough lather for proper cleansing of my hair and the scalp underneath.

The sweet fragrance is a plus on the part of the formulation which is not overpowering.

The shampoo packaging recommends everyday usage but I have been using it on alternate days for almost 15 days. That means I have used it around 7-8 times till now and I feel its the time I can opine myself about the product.

The shampoo effectively cuts the grime n dirt from hair and cleanse the scalp. The frizz is controlled considerably and the hair feel manageable after head bath. My hair are straight and moderately silky, but tend to tangle during hair wash. The regular head bath with Eeshha Hair Defense Conditioning Shampoo has now made the job of detangling my hair more comfortable. As a result, the overall rate of hair fall has also gone down to certain extent. So I approve that the product justifies its claims for my hair.

Pros:

• Pleasant smell.
• Travel friendly packaging.
• Cleanses the hair and scalp effectively.
• Controls hair fall.
• Makes hair soft & shinier.
• Lather Decently.
• Inexpensive.
• Easy Availability. (can be purchased from their official website or from other online stores like Shopclues, Flipkart etc.)

Cons:

• I needed to use somewhat extra quantity than mentioned (but as such it depends on the length of the hair)

Overall Opinion: 
Eeshha Hair Defense Conditioning Shampoo is processed in a way that it can be used on everyday basis without causing dryness to scalp. I also found no need to apply leave-on hair serum on my hair as the frizz is under control. My deductions have been taken out without following a conditioner after head bath, so the results may slightly vary if you use conditioner too.

Hope you find the review useful.

(P.S. The packaging is available is new color theme now)

Quikr Nxt : No Fikar, Chat Quikr

My association with Quikr is no longer a newly discovered acquaintance. Living in a rented accommodation creates number of reasons for me to buy and sell my household stuff. Those who are still unaware what Quikr is all about and how it helped me, let me introduce to you the most reliable online classified website operating in India :)

About Quikr:

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Quikr is an online classfied platform created with a vision to 'Meet Online, Transact Offline'...which means the people all around the country who wish to buy or sell the products or services can list out their quotations on Quikr under suitable categories and can avail the facility of hassle-free sale or purchase transaction after meeting in person. Isn't it amazing??

My Experience with Quikr:
As mentioned above, there have been occasions when I needed to sell off my used, old stuff just because I wasn't able to take it along while shifting from one place to another, or may be because something didn't fit in the limited space available and so on...I always trusted on Quikr's fair price transactions. 

I had similar pleasant experience while buying the useful goods suited to my needs at pocket-friendly prices. There has been NO bitter moment I faced in Quikr trading till date.. Infact you may read one of my Quikr experience that I had few months ago :)

Recently, I accessed Quikr to post yet another advertisement to sell off one of my old table and a banner caught my attention saying 'TALK TO BUYERS WITHOUT ANSWERING CALLS'. But obvious, I clicked on the ad to check out the details. 

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I just jumped with joy to see that Quikr had rolled out all new Chat feature 'Quikr Nxt' to make interaction between buyer n seller a more convenient one. Quikr Nxt can not only be used on your desktop or laptop, but is compatible to your mobile phones also.

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I was super duper happy because during my previous transactions, I had desperately felt the need of live chat which is more preferred option for me than talking over phone, here is Why??

1. Non- Invasive:
Posting an ad on Quikr earlier required sharing mobile number and email address along with the product description. At times, the prospective buyers or sellers do make a call at unusual timings which is an intrusion into one's privacy. I remember myself contacting a lady for buying ethnic wear for myself, but the deal could not be cracked due to time constraint. But the lady saved my contact number and occasionally kept flooding my phone with a series of pics on whatsapp until I politely requested her to stop all this.

Now with Quikr Nxt, I can prevent myself being bombarded with numerous email or phone calls, and can also safeguard my privacy by opting for 'private listing' via not sharing my personal mobile number and still be able to communicate + negotiate with random people interested in a transaction using Quikr Id.

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2. Real Time Comparisons & Quick Decision Making:
Few of my previous transactions could not be completed due to delay in receiving the requested information from other party. Like when I requested a seller to send me some more pics of the product before I could make a purchase, the seller didn't respond for many days due to certain reason and later I could not afford to buy that product.

Now Quikr Nxt considerably expedites the decision making process by reducing the transaction time. Because during the REAL TIME chat with the seller, I can ask for more clearer images of the product from different angles or can even ask to show me the procedure to use a product in form of a recorded video clip. That simply means, I can take a decision then n there whether to say Yes or No for the specific transaction.

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Not only that, now I can make a simultaneous comparison among the quoted prices of similar products being sold by multiple sellers by chatting with 'n' number of people via Parallel Chat Sessions. 

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3. Chat History & Offline Notifications:
An interesting fact during buying n selling on online classified website is that you tend to forget what price you quoted to someone while negotiating ;) Now Quikr Nxt keeps a track of every single conversation in saved chat histories for future references.

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The concerned person also receives offline notification so that he/she gets to resume the talk as soon as he appears online.

Undoubtedly, Quikr Nxt is the next big thing in online buying and selling :)

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This post is written for Indiblogger #QuikrNXT HappyHours campaign in association with Quikr. 

My Acne Fight Story

In my early teens, I experienced acne for the first time. A mild zit rested on my chin slightly below the lower lip. I hardly paid any attention to it for next few days, may be because I didn't feel much pain. I guess the girls in the tender age of 12-13 were not so beauty-obsessed in those good old days. But as the zit got bigger in size, my classmates and friends started staring at my face in a strange way. I felt miserable when I overheard one of my classmate calling me 'Ugly Pagli' :(  Mommy consoled me with an assurance to get me rid of it in a day or two. She managed to bring neem tree leaves and crushed them into a paste. In few applications of this paste, my skin woe was settled bringing back smile on my face. Another few years passed without causing me similar issue and the incident completely got washed off from my memories. 

But you know history repeats itself... one fine day I got up with sudden arrival of a giant bump positioned between my brows.

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I tried to convince myself that it wasn't that noticeable and wore myself with thick layers of makeup before I stepped out of my house. This time mommy was more worried than me because my Ring Ceremony was supposed to take place in a month's time. She cursed me for eating junk food and experimenting with latest cosmetics which I was shopping for my vanity those days. I was shedding tears silently as if I had committed a crime. The condition worsened when most part of my forehead got covered with big n small zits that were painful to touch. 

These acne didn't affect my skin only but disturbed quality of my life :'( People made me feel self-conscious and embarrassed of my appearance at public places. And those who could not help interacting me (like office colleagues) loaded me with weird tips to try on me. I genuinely practiced real patience while THANKING them for their so-called valuable advices. I was even avoided being invited to pose for some group picture at work place after our workshops or orientation programmes. The severity of acne considerably took away my mental peace and lowered my self-esteem to greater extent.

I confined myself to my home doing some herbal remedies, when my bestie came to inquire what was wrong with me. Knowing the whole episode, she smiled and said "dear, don't blame yourself for eating junk n all, there may be varied reasons for adult acne including hormonal changes, stress level, exertion etc. You need no medication or herbs to shoo away these beauty-threats. Just do think positive and try Garnier Pure Active Neem Face Wash for few days and these red bumps are gonna disappear before your Special Day arrives.." :)

When I argued her about what was so special about the product. She convinced me by showing the ingredient list on the packaging that read 'enriched with power of Neem Leaf Extract and Tea Tree Oil'. I was happy and hopeful to have a promising product to cure my skin.

I religiously used Garnier Pure Active Neem Face Wash for a week twice a day during shower in the morning and before bed time in the night. What I specially liked about the product is that its soap-free formulation didn't make my facial skin stretched and dry plus the mild fragrance never irritated my nose. The gel like consistency of the facewash made it easy to spread on damp skin and deeply cleansed the dirt n other skin impurities.

Before much damage to my skin and my persona, Garnier Pure Active Neem Face Wash significantly treated my acne and got the scars faded substantially. I could see the Healthy Version of My Skin in the mirror.

I am dedicated to Garnier Pure Active Neem Face Wash till date and keep one pack handy in my handbag also in case I'm travelling. Thanks to Garnier Pure Active Neem Face Wash that my skin looks much nourished and clean than I could ever thought of.

This post is written for Indiblogger blogging campaign held in association with Garnier Pure Active.

Navarasas Stress Relief Body Wash Review

Stress is something that everyone is dealing with in day to day life... some of us prefer meditating and others believe in yoga, but lazy me look for easy yet instant remedies to unwind. Getting to know that a body wash can do wonders in relieving one's stress is something I was skeptical to believe until I tried Navarasas Stress Relief Body Wash.

Product Claims:
Navarasas Stress Relief Body Wash is one of the luxurious creation infused with Grapefruit, Spearmint and Eucalyptus packaged in a shower gel by Ms. Nikki. A combination that has been brewed claims to relieve stress and leave your body feel fresh.

How to Use it:
Apply this body wash ontoyour damp skin during a shower and rinse off well. You can use it in a relaxing bubble bath by adding required quantity in running water. It is advised to use it in sync with Stress Relief scrub and body butter for optimum results.
Price & Packaging :
The body wash is packed in a simple sturdy transparent plastic bottle with flip-open screw cap tight enough to make the bottle leak-proof. I received the sample pack of 30 ml. But the full size bottle of 200 ml can be purchased at a cost of Rs 399

My Experience:

In the first glimpse of the body wash, I appreciated the packaging which has been kept very uncomplicated and effortless. Though I needed to press the bottle a bit harder to eject few drops on my palm. The body wash is a very pale yellow liquid with moderately thick consistency... not as runny as water, but flows quicker.

An aromatic journey started with a stronger delightful scent being inhaled by me during hot water bath. The reviving aroma actually cleared my breath as I whiffed the liquid on my palm most probably due to presence of Eucalyptus & Spearmint loaded with decongestant properties. I absolutely loved how this body wash easily spreads on damp skin either with a loofah or with hands. The body wash is indeed a fast foaming gel that made my skin feel softened after usage and instantly kicked my senses because of its beneficial natural ingredients. And why not!! Navarasas by Nikki has got brilliance to blend essential oils so tactfully that it miraculously rejuvenates me whatever product I use from their collection. 

During summers, I don't think I would need to moisturize my skin after bathing with this body wash as it is enriched with gentle skin conditioners. But in this winter season, I followed by applying a layer of the lavender body butter for deeper hydration which had a stimulant action on the mind.

 Pros: 

• Excellent Ingredients.
• Authentic Preparation Without Chemicals
• Travel Friendly Packaging.
• Cool, Refreshing Fragrance.
• Calming Effect on Mood and Mind.
• Cleanses and hydrates the skin gently.
• Not overly Expensive. (if you glance at the natural things gone into it)

Cons:

• The bottle is made up of more of robust plastic that needs to be pressed hard.

All in all, adding Navarasas Stress Relief Body Wash in your daily bathing ritual will not only promote your skin's health, but will also wash off your stress caused by any reasons. I have been using this 30 ml content in almost 7-8 showers, which is pretty admirable.

Soap Opera Frangipani and Cinnamon Soap Review

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Soap Opera, under the brand name of Puresense, is crafting premium body care products like soaps, body washes, shampoos, body mists. I have been using some these products for last few days and also written reviews here and here.

Today I am writing for two of the soaps from the Soap Opera's product range...the Frangipani Soap and the Cinnamon Soap. Both the soaps come wrapped in a thin transparent sheet which is encased in a cardboard packaging similar to the full-sized soap bars. The sample soap bars received by me are of 30 gm each and can be really useful as testers to help you decide if you want to place an order for specific soap after the first time usage.

Frangipani Soap:

This one is a sweet smelling soap of Floral variants by Soap Opera.

 The Soap bar is white in color that has deep crimson yellowish chunks embedded in it.  Like all other soap bars of Soap Opera, this one is also an Oilve Oil rich bathing bar with richness of moisturizing properties.

I smell very distinctive scent in this soap. The soap bar is very mild but originates decent creamy lather.  The li'l bar can last around 8-10 days easily. Its full sized packing of 100 gms is available at Rs 85/- only.

Cinnamon Soap

Cinnamon is one of the strongest aromatic spice which reserves its place in every kitchen. But have you tried this aroma in your bathing essentials ever?? Soap Opera offers fabulous bathing bars in its Spicy variants and Cinnamon bar is one of them. 

The Cinnamon Soap is again blended with finest natural ingredients other than Olive Oil which provide the complete care to skin. Since cinnamon is known for its antiseptic and disinfectant properties, my hubby experimented to use it as shaving bar and liked it that way also. It may not be true for everyone.

I liked the shades of brown smudged on the soap very beautifully. The smell of the soap doesn't linger on too long. So I found the soap suitable for people who don't want to smell like a spice ;) The skin feels deeply cleansed and hydrated that enlivens my senses after shower using this soap. But as per the moisturization requirement of my skin in this winter season, I had to apply body lotion afterwards.

I am sure bathing with Cinnamon soap eradicates germs from top surface of our skin, so the children can also use this soap while bathing after play time to remove dirt n dust from their skin.

Overall Opinion on Soap Opera Soaps
All the exotic soap bars are free of sulphates, parabens, formaldehydes and are totally non-toxic. Every soap bar is enriched with one or the other beneficial characteristic due to all-natural essential oils suited for whole family.

So I will remain dedicated to these natural soap in future to make my skin feel pampered. Do try these chemical-free soaps and stay happy within the skin you are in :)