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The Body Shop Hemp Range Review – Hemp Lip Balm, Hemp Hand Cream and Hemp Foot Cream

Swathy · February 2, 2024 · 2 Comments

The Body Shop Hemp Range Review was originally published in December 2018. Republishing because I do really like this range and one of the few which worked well enough for my dry hands and feet!

The Body Shop Hemp Range - hemp lip balm, hemp hand cream, hemp foot cream

The body shop hemp range is one of my favorites from the brand apart from their spa of the world range. I have not yet given the hemp body butter a try but may be its time and season for it now! So, let me get on with how I like the hemp lip protector, hand cream and foot protector. My favorite of them all is the hemp foot protector which is amazing.

The Body Shop Hemp Lip Balm Protector

Price : Rs 400 approx.

This is your usual chap stick. I felt this one a little sticky and does not go smoothly on the lips and I felt I needed several swipes before my lips felt moisturized. A better way to use this is if you apply a layer of vaseline and finish with a layer of the body shop hemp lip protector for longer protection.

It stays for almost two hours and you have to reapply after eating or drinking anything. It lasted almost four months of regular use which is pretty decent. Overall, I can skip this in the future.

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3 Skincare Brands I Love

Swathy · January 24, 2024 · Leave a Comment

Originally published in October 2020. Looking back at this post, the content still holds true for me. I love these skincare brands even today and the ones listed here are some of the best products I have used. Definitely recommend all of these to you!

luxury beauty products, skincare brands, kama ayurveda, loccitane, the body shop — Some of my Favorite Products!

Well, I have loved skin care and trying out new skincare brands and their products and will probably continue to do so though not with the same fervor. In my 20’s, I wanted to try out all the new things. Now, my life is settled into a more mellow pace and combined with my need to enjoy what I apply and to compensate for my laziness, my list is limited to only serums and body butters.

I have never been a big fan of applying too many products but I did practice it religiously for sometime. Later, I cut out creams from my routine, slowly got rid of exfoliants as they started hurting my skin and now I have not applied any face mask for probably more than two years.

I just wash my face and apply a serum. I have even cut out the fancy vitamin C and hyaluronic acids and everything, for me it is just an all purpose serum which I can apply anytime of the day. That’s why I like to splurge on a good serum and I would definitely like to try out the best ones in the world.

Skincare Brands I Love #1 – Kama Ayurveda

I have not used all kama ayurveda skincare products but I still love the brand to a T.

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3 Wonderful Benefits of Practicing Gratitude

Swathy · January 10, 2024 · 1 Comment

Update: Publishing an old post about How Practicing Gratitude Daily has made my life better. This was originally published around the covid times. Hope you find it helpful too.

practicing gratitude, being thankful — Image Courtesy : Photo by Gabrielle Hernderson on Unsplash

The pandemic has not been easy for the best of us. Being cooped up and losing the freedom to choose is a demanding situation. From the change in the work scenarios to opportunities lost and created, the corona has sure taken a toll on all of us mentally and emotionally. In reality, the truth is we do not give our mental health their due. For leading the life you deserve, it is important that you give as much importance to your mental and emotional health as much as your physical health. So, let us begin with something really simple and really amazing – practicing gratitude.

What exactly I mean by Practicing Gratitude?

Just jot down 3 things every single day which you are thankful for. You do this either the first thing in the morning or the last thing at night before you go to sleep.