Ayorma Fairness and AntiTan Facewash Review

What would you prefer to begin your day with natural n aromatic cleansing of your face...a usual commercially available product or an ayurvedic preparation with promise of better results? If you choose to pick latter one, I am introducing you to Ayorma, a dominant player in Aromatherapy and Ayurveda based beauty & personal care products industry. The mission of Ayorma is to offer purest and most natural beauty and personal care experiences crafted from Aromatherapy and Ayurveda.

From the versatile product range of Ayorma, my first review talks about their Fairness and AntiTan Facewash ...

Product Info:
Get a tan free, fair & glowing skin with this unique combination, powered by skin whitening globules and natural extracts.

Ingredients:

Licorice or Liquorice: It exhibits skin lightening effects through inhibition of melanin formation. It helps remove sun tan and skin darkening due to over exposure to the sun. 

Curcuma or Turmeric: It has the property of imparting natural glow and radiance.

French Lavender Oil: It is imported exclusively from France. It exhibits anti fungal properties, soothes itchy skin, helps to destress the skin against environmental conditions.

Honey:  It is used as a treatment for dry, flaky skin since it possesses moisturizing properties. It makes the skin feel soft and supple.

Geranium Oil: It controls and balances the oil production of skin and helps keep it supple. It also imparts a natural glow to the skin.

Orange Peel oil: This oil is a great natural source of Vitamin C, a well known anti oxidant and anti aging ingredient. It promotes the production of collagen, which helps the skin to look firmer and smoother.

Price n Qty : Rs 199 for 50 ml. Can be ordered here.

Shelf Life: 2 yrs

Packaging:

Bright color theme of green and golden is something I liked about Ayorma products. The facewash comes in a soft plastic tube. The white colored text is easily readable on green background color. 

My take on the product:

The facewash is a golden brown thick liquid. The first thing you notice holding the facewash pack in your hand is its tranquilizing aroma. You may even smell it without opening the tube cap. I was expecting it to be very strong for my senses. But it actually didn't irritate me upon application, rather felt quite soothing. 

The facewash is moderately lathery. Its not harsh being crafted from many natural ingredients. The beautiful green beads in the facewash not only make it good to look at, but offer a mild exfoliating effect to skin. Unlike, many facewashes which I have used earlier, its not causing skin imbalance by disturbing the natural oil production by the skin.

Consistent use of the facewash promotes suppleness of skin to last longer and contributes to enjoy tan-free skin. Using the facewash regularly prevents different skin issues like itchiness etc. and imparts smoother n glowing skin. The facewash is suitable to all skin types and can be used by men n women both, so worth giving it a try.

Pros:

Light weight packing.

Tranquilizing aroma.

Suits all skin types.

Gentle cleanser. 

Mild exfoliating beads.

Available in stores at selected cities and being sold online.

Crafted from Spa Oils.

Cons:

A bit expensive.

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Being With nature is Real Togetherness

Who doesn't want to earn money? We all toil so hard every single day to accumulate more and more in our custody. The increasing zeros in your bank account balance make your heart skip a beat at times. A timely smile spreads on your face giving you a contentment that now the world is under your feet and you may own every happiness of this universe. Yes, as a part of growing nation, we all feel proud to achieve our goals, but aren't our goals themselves misleading? Don't you feel sometimes that something as essential as breathing is getting away from our lives??

The joy of companionship which comes from #RealTogetherness.

Infact I myself feel awaken coming across this thoughtful advert by @KissanIndia

As a parent, I feel proud when I race Monday to Friday to enroll him in innovative activities every time... I feel myself winning over the world when my child excels in a competition where he speaks about Digital Age...I find every happiness inferior when he gives me solutions to engineering hassles at home...BUT 

The fact that he needs to be friends with his surroundings is not even in our priorities. As a parent who realized the importance of coming closer to nature today, I open the closed windows of my house and my mental barriers to raise my child in a more elated world.

I know he can learn musical notes from his music teacher, but its that gentle sound of waterfall coming down from hills that can make his heart beat for a musical rhythm. I believe he can draw a beautiful landscape in his drawing book, but how about looking at the clouds in the sky and spending time drawing virtual figures with fingers to enhance imaginative thinking in a child.

The outside world is seamlessly beautiful in every sense. The moments we all spend together in company of nature actually help to form a well-defined meaning of togetherness. Our over-scheduled work timings that chip away leisure moments from our lives can be so constructively compensated if we nurture our affinity for the natural world. I thoroughly believe that most of our problems like depression, home-sickness etc can be instantly cured if one immerses himself in lap of nature.
#RealTogetherness is not in confining ourselves to gadget world, but is in being ONE with nature. So, lets run ourselves loose, kick our stress away, develop social acquaintance and smile more with the world so green. Let's strive for healthier and happier life that boasts of green patches in our homes and in neighbourhood. Nature is to make our hands full of fruits of efforts that every human can incorporate in his life. Nature is as vital to everyone's soul as nutritious food for body.

Explore some goodness of Nature on your journey towards Kissanpur :)

Moha Rose Mist Review

Hey Friends

Here I talk about another product Rose Mist from Moha collection..

Product Info:

Rejuvenate your skin with this refreshing Rose Mist. A delightful mix of the season’s best roses combined with the goodness of aloe. It evens skin texture, leaving it toned and refreshed, making it a soothing treatment for sunburn and fatigued skin. Moha rose mist can also be your preferred choice as a good make up remover.

Ingredients: 

Rose (Rosa centifolia) hydrates and refreshes the face and body, adding to your aesthetic, and well-being.
Aloe (Aloe barbadensis) possesses soothing, moisturizing & nourishing properties for your skin.

Order for Rs. 158

Qty: 100 ml
Expiry: after 2 yrs.

Packaging:

Moha Rose Mist comes in a plastic pump dispenser bottle which is housed in a cardboard box. The bottle is transparent and lets you see the contents inside. The beautifully printed label on the bottle depicts the main ingredients used. It looks lovely indeed. And there is similar print on the outer carton as well. The bottle has a transparent cap on its spray head. You will also find complete details on both the bottle and outer packaging.

My Take on the Product:

Moha Rose Mist as the name indicates is a clear liquid that is a cool mix of rose and aloe. The mist is colorless as water so there is no chance of leaving any stains on your skin or clothes. The fragrance of the mist is as pure as blooming roses handpicked from a garden. The floral top notes of the mist make it apt to perk up your mornings. 

Though it is not mentioned on the product exactly to be used it only on face or other parts of body, I love to spritz a few droplets on my face and pulse points. Being a mist, its aroma is not as strong as a perfume, rather it is light and airy.
The mist doesn't stay longer than 2 hours and then evaporates. Its just because most mists have more of water content than oils in them and tend to stay lesser time. The idea of reapplying my fav fragrance is absolutely fine with me.

We have been knowing the fact that rose water is one of the excellent facial toner. And using this mist on my face is doing the job perfectly. Keeping this light-weight bottle in my handbag and retouching it as and when required indeed freshens up my tired facial skin during my working hours.
Earlier, I had not tried using a mist as makeup remover. But as per the hint given on the packaging, I decided to give it a try. The mist sprayed on a cotton ball quite easily removed my eye makeup and I cleaned the area around my lips. Overall, I liked this affordable mist from Moha collection that suits all skin types and is gentle on skin.

Liked for: 

Uplifting floral fragrance.
Cleanses and tones the skin.
Can be used before and after make-up.
Soothes tired skin.
Hydrates dry skin.
Relaxes mind with a natural aroma of roses.

Easy to use and carry.

Pocket friendly price.

Disliked for:

None

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Moha Moisturizing Lotion Review

Hi Friends

With the change in season and a change in skin behaviour, you may expect me writing more about products and brands helping to maintain skin condition nearly perfect.

Today I am featuring a name in natural skin care, Moha, whose vision is to improve quality of life by making herbal healthcare available globally. Each of their product has been made available for consumers only after years of thorough research and testing.

I have got a beautifully packed hamper of products containing all kinds of personal care products and I begin by writing about Moha Moisturizing Lotion for Extra Dry skin.

Product Info:
Pamper your skin with this rich nourishing moisturizing lotion. Enriched with Aloe Gel and a blend of Almond & olive oils, it protects and moisturizes your skin deeply, leaving it wonderfully supple and soft.

Ingredients:

• Almond (Prunus amygdalus) oil is renowned for its ability to hydrate very dry skin. It is rich in vitamins and minerals, which adds to the suppleness of your skin.
• Olive (Olea europoea) oil helps to create a moisture-rich environment that allows skin cells to rejuvenate and repair. It improves your skin’s suppleness and elasticity to make skin look and feel softer and smoother.
• Coconut (Cocos nucifera) oil provides perfect moisturising to dry skin. It penetrates deep and softens the skin.
• Aloe barbadensis offers intense soothing, moisturizing & nourishing properties. It improves skin’s ability to hydrate itself, aids in the removal of dead skin cells and slows down appearance of wrinkles.
• Sunflower (Helianthus annus) oil offers a range of benefits including skin softening, moisturizing and soothing. Like other oils, it can retain moisture in the skin and provides a protective barrier that prevents skin damage due to pollution.

Price: Rs. 135 Buy here
Qty: 100 ml
Shelf Life: 3 yrs.

Packaging: 

Moha Moisturizing Lotion comes is a beautifully printed dispenser bottle. The sturdy packaging made of plastic avoids any breakage or cracks in case of any mishandling. The bottle dispenses a measured quantity every time which is very convenient to use. I always prefer dispenser packs over jar packings due to hygiene issue.  

There is a screw cap on the neck of the bottle to keep the dispenser hole clean and dust free when it is not in use.

My Experience:
From the Moha skin care hamper, I have started using multitude of products all together because all those products are so damn required to me on the onset of winter. But I would be concentrating on Moha Moisturizing Lotion in this post today.
Talking about my skin type, it falls into the category of dry type which turns extra dry in cold weather. Its my everyday routine to apply a hydrating moisturizing lotion atleast twice, be it any day of the year. 

Moha moisturizing lotion is a milky white lotion of viscous type that simply means it is not runny as water. It is ideal to rub and spread onto the skin with total ease. On your rubbing, the skin experiences mild cooling that feels good to skin.
The fragrance is very much loved by me n everyone who used the lotion in my family. Its a sweeter floral scent that evokes peaceful feelings and soothes you instantly. I truly loved the fact that the fragrance stays for quite long post application and makes me happy about it. I am sure it won't irritate anyone.

The lotions soaks into skin in no time and is like a lighter version of thick creams. It has reduced the flaky n chapped dry skin on parts of my body. Though it mentions that the lotion is made for Extra Dry skin, but I would suggest it even to those with normal skin as well, since it is no way greasy.

The lotion is a unique mix of hydrating ingredients that not only helps saving the dry skin from damage cause by pollutants and dry winds, but also restores skin's elasticity due to multiple nourishing oils. I am using it twice a day; once after the morning shower and also in the night. I swear by its results. In just a few days of usage, this moisturizing lotion has become my latest favourite. I am determined to continue its usage as long as it serves my purpose so well :)

Pros:

• Repairs the skin barrier.
• Maintains skin integrity.
• Reduces transepidermal water loss.
• Restores the lipid barrier’s ability to attract, hold and redistribute water.
• Cures skin damage due to extreme weather conditions.
• Cool fragrance.
• Cute yet sturdy packaging.
• Absolutely affordable.
• Hygienic to use. 

Cons:

• Nothing

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ezebee.com - A Free Online Marketplace For DIY Creatives

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Engaging myself in some craft work during leisurely time is my hobby. To be more precise, I should say it was a childhood practice in the family to reuse some old stuff in the best creative manner which gradually became my hobby :) 

But in the present scenario, when I'm more than occupied with my full-time job, household and blogging activities; I badly miss creating 'wealth out of waste'. Many a times, the thought of giving up my stressful job and then shifting to a joyous craft business knocks my head which are pricked like a bubble with the apprehensions like whom to sell, how much to invest and ofcourse how much rewards would it generate.

Motivated by such thoughts, when I was seeking some information over internet relevant to my situation, ezebee.com scooped out as a super impressive website that helps entrepreneurs, artists, DIY creatives to generate an income by selling what they make.

Opening an online showroom of your own on ezebee.com to start your business without any extensive training or extra-ordinary skillset has become much easier now. Exhibiting your original handmade items, fashion accessories, woodwork, glass work, homeware, or whatever you create is the job of few hassle-free clicks.

Hey! but did I mention, being an owner of your own place and escalating the demand of your stuff is completely FREE for users. You need not to give up any fee or commission to set up your shop here. Three cheers for the good work!!

To the craft enthusiast like me, did you ever visit any craft fairs or exhibitions in your town? If yes, I'm sure you must have experienced that feeling of inspiration that comes seeing the craft work of others.. Here on ezebee.com, I found a Community tab that is a great way to connect yourself with creative minds from the rest of the world. You may avail advantage of Group and Forum membership and exchange useful ideas with like-minded people in the industry by extending your business network.

Last but not the least, I can anticipate that many of my readers who, by now might have made up their mind to explore the site, would be wondering whether this opportunity holds beneficial for people from India as well? Well, YES! Since ezebee.com is a global platform uniting small business enthusiasts, no matter which country you belong to, everyone is welcome to engage in the conversation. 

Infact, there is People tab which lets you search members or showrooms for your preferred location/country. 

The crux of my review says its a fantastic idea to Sign Up on the site that understands your small business's needs and actually is a good place to look for inspiration for your upcoming DIY projects. Turn your passion into a successful business venture on this one-of-a-kind website :)

Vegetal Hair Conditioner Review

Hello All

In today's post, I have the third product from Vegetal product range to review, after I am done with reviews of their Face pack and Moisturizing Lotion.

Vegetal Hair Conditioner is a pure blend of bio-active extracts for hair and scalp which provide intensive conditioning to dry, frizzy or damaged hair. Acacia concinna (Shikakai) extract enriched with citric and ascorbic acids promote hair follicle activity. Vitamin C of Citrus limon works as a natural conditioner for strengthening of hair roots and increases silky shine of hair.

Ingredients:
Emblica Officinalis (Amla) fruit extract: Amla prevents premature graying of hair and makes them strong and free from dandruff.
Lawsonia inermis (Henna) leave extract: Promising antibacterial properties.

Acacia concinna (Shikakai) fruit extract: Nourishes the hair follicles to promote hair growth. 

Citrus limon (Lemon) fruit extract: Rich source of Vitamin C and citric acid which provide a natural acidic rinse, and help to achieve the perfect shiny and shimmery look.

Usage: Instantly conditioning and shining to dry, frizzy or damaged hair

Direction for Use: Massage gently on scalp in a circular motion after shampooing. Best for dry, lifeless hair and hair loss. 

Price: Rs. 359
Qty: 200 ml

Shelf Life: 2 yrs.

Packaging:
The Vegetal Hair Conditioner comes in a off white color bottle identical to their Moisturizing lotion packaging which I reviewed. It has a flip open cap in the same color. The cap shuts tightly, so makes the packaging spill proof and travel friendly. 

My Experience:
The Vegetal hair conditioner is a viscous liquid of white color. The consistency of the conditioner makes it apt to play around with it when you massage it on damp hair.

Rubbing the conditioner between you palms and then massaging it onto hair shaft is quite an smooth job with this creamy conditioner. I rinse my hair off after keeping the conditioner on for almost 4-5 minutes after shampoo. Its easy to wash away and doesn't leave any greasy after effects on my hair. As a result, the hair length doesn't weigh down post washing.

It makes the hair more manageable with lesser tangles to handle. I also noticed that the itching on my scalp that was persisting for last few days has almost vanished with its continuous use. I can vouch for the effectiveness of its worthy ingredients specially lemon and heena. Right now, My hair n scalp are free from dandruff, but I expect this conditioner will be of great help due to amla in it, when the dandruff appears during winters as I can't dare to use fresh water for head bath and need to use lukewarm water which results in dandruff in my hair. 

The conditioner is nicely fragrant and uplifts my mood during every use. The lovely fragrance is captured in hair for good many hours as I prefer to tie them in a plait or ponytail after they get dry. The fragrance refreshes my mood with its presence as soon as I open my hair even after hours. I am glad to experience softness n shine in my frizz-free hair. 

Pros:
1. Bio Active extract of Amla, Shiakaki & Lemon
2. Intensive conditioning for dry, frizzy or damaged hair
3. Keeps hair tangle free, manageable & lustrous
4. 100% Bio-natural extracts
5. for All Hair types
6. Smells too good.
7. Travel friendly packing.

Cons:
Expensive

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