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Kama Ayurveda Rose Jasmine Face Cleanser Product Review

Swathy · March 2, 2016 · 8 Comments

#DidYouKnow one of the principles of Feng Shui for a therapeutic bathroom is to indulge in amazing aromatherapy. You should definitely splurge on personal care products which you would love to use.

Your day care products must be rich in invigorating and revitalizing scents where as your night time products should be soothing and de-stressing.

Following this very example, I got this face wash from Kama which I was almost sure I would love. I had used the same range of body oil which I would heartily recommend you to try if you love roses.

Kama Ayurveda Rose Jasmine Face Cleanser Product Review (Buy it here)

Skin Type

Since it has an oily base, I think it would be more suitable for normal to dry to sensitive and mature skin. I am not sure how it would be with oily skin. You might want to test it before you get it.

Price Tag and Worth

Price : Rs 540 for 100ml

The price tag is definitely on the higher side but it lasts long enough to justify the expense.

Fragrance

The face wash has the same fragrance as the body oil – rich in roses and not jasmine, very soothing and faintly lingering but not overpowering.

DIY Oats and Almonds Cleanser for Sensitive and Dry Skin

Nayantara Karnik · January 28, 2016 · 13 Comments

Update: This post is chosen as one of the 10 Must Try DIY’s by Blogadda. Congratulations Nayantara and thanks for such a wonderful DIY 🙂

My skin was totally acting up a couple of months back. I don’t really suffer from acne though I do have combination skin. I was getting dry red patches, itchiness and irritation especially around my mouth. All the usual face washes and cleansers were only aggravating the problem and no amount of moisturizers or facial oils were helping.

I figured the problem was sulphates which I’ve eliminated from my shampoos but it’s real hard to find face washes without them. Usually the Aroma Magic ones work well for me as they are sulphate-free and mild but I needed more this time. I know that oats are the bomb for sensitive skin and redness so I pottered around to find a good concoction of stuff that would work for me.

Oats are an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids, thiamine and iron. They are known to have anti-inflammatory properties and suit all skin-types, even the most sensitive. These properties make it great for treating acne and redness, sunburn & itchy skin. They also contain natural mild cleansing agents and gently moisturise and exfoliate skin.

Next up is green tea, a favourite of mine for all things skin & hair, loaded with anti-oxidants, helps in skin-renewal and hence anti-aging. Another benefit here is its anti-inflammatory properties, again great to treat redness, rosacea and acne as well.

Almonds are known the world over to be great for skin. They also contain anti-oxidants which help to protect skin, omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin E which is an additional anti-oxidant, magnesium and calcium which counter the effects of stress hormones and help cells absorb nutrients. They are great for glowing skin and to combat dryness. When ground to powder they also, like oats, make a very mild exfoliant.

So I thought of using these awesome ingredients to concoct a face cleanser-mask for myself judging by the way cleansing grains have become so popular over the conventional face washes. But I wanted to make it a bit more special, so read on to see what else I added to it.

DIY Oats and Almonds Cleanser for Sensitive and Dry Skin

H20 plus Face Oasis Hydrating Treatment Product Review

Swathy · January 27, 2016 · 2 Comments

H20 plus Face Oasis reminds me of the crystal clear waters of the Kilim Geoforest Park in Langkawi. The marine smell and the appealing aquamarine blue of the product with its watery texture serves up to its claims. I had spotted this product for the first time on My Women Stuff and was obsessed with getting it.

H20 plus is easily available in India and you can get it at any counter in Shopper’s Stop so let that not deter you if you are satisfied with the review. Why did I get this?

For a very long time, I have been looking around for a light and hydrating moisturiser. Ever since I have come to recognize that most of the dry skin is because of dehydration, I have become even more particular about my products.

Now, that I am touching 30 in a few days, I have felt the difference in my skin as well. Whether it is due to the dryness of winters or hormonal changes inside my body, I want to do everything right for my skin. And, hydration is on top of my list followed by moisturization.

dry skin

Kama Ayurveda Rose Jasmine Face Cleanser Product Review (Buy it here)

Skin Type

Price Tag and Worth

Fragrance

DIY Oats and Almonds Cleanser for Sensitive and Dry Skin

H20 plus Face Oasis Hydrating Treatment Product Review (Buy it here)