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“The Washed Ghee” – my Version {DIY}

Swathy · March 29, 2018 · 15 Comments

Updated On : 29 March, 2018

Yesterday as I was browsing my archives to find out some particular post, I came across this DIY – The Washed Ghee. This post reminded me that it has been so long since I have actually done any hard core DIY. Time to pick up some project, may be! But, before I hunt down something for myself, you have to definitely check out this post and try out this amazing experiment. And, by the way, the result just does not look yummy but it actually is amazing as well.

washed ghee DIY at perfect skin care for you

As soon as I read this post on dry skin and how to combat it by Tanveer, I had to try out this DIY. So, ghee is traditionally used in ayurveda for umpteen remedies. So, this is called Shata Dhaut Ghrita (100 times washed ghee) which basically means washing cow ghee (clarified butter from cow milk) in water 100 times. It is extremely messy to make but I am pretty sure the end result is worth it. So, let us check out how to make it. Btw, for a detailed process with pictures, you should check out this post.

Beauty Products I would love to Repurchase

Swathy · March 22, 2018 · Leave a Comment

Are you a brand loyalist or you like to try out new products? If you ask me, the moment I get to know about a new brand or hear a rave, I want to try out all of their ranges which tempt me. But, then, over the years, I did come across a few products which I would like to repurchase or have either repurchased. So, here is my list of those products.

1. L’Occitane Almond Shower Oil – This featured in my luxury products list and I absolutely love it! I took almost a year and half to finish the bottle I got and I am in love with it. I want it again and I would definitely love to try out the other shower oils with the brand as well.

2. L’Occitane Shea Body Corps – After falling in love with almond shower oil, I had to try another bestseller from them. I am still half way on the first tub and this is amazing. I am not sure how well it will do for summers but for winters, this is the one I want. A disappointing fact about this product is that it is very medicinal, like betnovate ointment but I like it anyhow.

The Body Shop Vitamin E Moisture Cream

Swathy · March 16, 2018 · 2 Comments

Do you have a good day time moisturizer to recommend for me? I am looking for something without sun protection. Among the plethora I have tried in the last year itself from Kama Eladi Hydrating face cream to Just Herbs Indian Ginseng Elixir to Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting cream, I love Kama as a brand but their moisturizer felt too heavy for summer use, liked Just Herbs but not enough and Olay Regenerist is worth a second try. After all that, I got the body shop vitamin E moisture cream on a whim. Be forewarned, this is not a product for you if you do not like silicones on your face.

The Body Shop Vitamin E Moisture Cream

Price : approx. Rs 1,095 for 50ml though I am not sure

Not exactly inexpensive for a moisturizer, The Body Shop Vitamin E Moisture Cream is light and fluffy. On application, it spreads smoothly and gets absorbed instantly. It hydrates well and makes skin look plump and soft. The hydration has to be locked in so I would follow it up with a face oil (wrong routine though, oil should go first). The combination would keep me happy for half a day at most but if I skip the oil, skin gets dehydrated very quickly, especially in drier weathers.