Skin Care

5 Steps to Oily Skin Care {Five Series}

Swathy · September 4, 2014 · Leave a Comment

I have never really suffered with the pros and cons of the oily skin but mostly in summers I have terrible T-zone problem and blackheads and even in humid weather, there is a terrible issue of constant sweating so I thought I might compile some of the steps to take care of oily skin.

Salt Water Tip for Oily Skins

Wash your face with warm salt water. It helps to control the oil and does not aggravate acne either.

Face Wash

I always check out for a face wash which is SLS free and for a thorough cleansing, occasional use of face wash with salicylic acid like Garnier pore unclogging. I seriously love that product but only when I have oily skin, mind you!!! So, yes, a good face wash is very very important.

Toner

Absolute must when you are suffering from a lot oil! For a recommendation and for those who can afford, I would suggest Clinique Clarifying Lotion which is a alcohol based toner but gave amazing results on my skin. And, for all others and those who love doing DIY’s, check this recipe out and you might just find it interesting.

Moisturizer

Well, this is one of the tricky parts of oily skin. For my combination skin, aloevera gel works well. But, for my friend, I had recommended this product which I found on Paris’s blog and the product looks interesting.

Tea Tree Oil

Did you know that there is only lavender oil and tea tree oil which can be applied neat on skin? They do not have to be diluted with any carrier oil so if you suffer from acne or even if its just oily skin, this might be just the best moisturizer. Ok, also, this will protect you from the mosquitoes and bugs 😀

So, these are few steps I use to take care of my combination skin in summers or humid weather. Check them out and see if they might be of some help to you as well.

Do you have any more ideas for taking care of oily or acne prone skin?

Loving / Using It Vol. 6 – Vaadi Herbals Chandan Kesar Haldi Face Pack

Swathy · September 2, 2014 · 2 Comments

If I have to compile a list of products I would like to use, face pack would generally rank at the bottom. I am restless and keeping on a thick layer of mask on my face sans the specs is really difficult for me coz I can really not do anything else in that time.

So, reviewing this was a lot easier. In fact, while using this product, I did not use anything except for a face wash and sometimes used to skimp on the moisturizer as well. So, let us get on with how this product performed on me!!

Loving / Using It : Using It

Price. Rs 90

Easy to Apply. The product is light in consistency and texture so spreads easily on the skin. Always apply masks on a slightly damp skin. Water helps absorb the products. But, as always, clay products are best removed just before they are completely dry.

Brightens the Skin. Instantly brightens and leaves the skin soft after removal. No stretchy feeling. Regarding absorption of oil on the skin, I am not sure how much it is effective as I had dry skin this time. The results last only for a day or two depending on your exposure to sun and pollution.

Ingredient List not specified. Like the cuticle oil, the ingredient list is missing.

Overall Verdict

It is worth one try and probably can be used almost everyday.

Loving / Using It Vol. 4 – Dabur Vatika Enriched Olive Hair Oil

Loving / Using It Vol. 3 – Kama Ayurveda Rose Jasmine Bath & Body Oil

Loving / Using It Vol. 5 – Vaadi Herbals Nails and Cuticle Oil

Swathy · September 1, 2014 · 4 Comments

Hey Guys!! I know I have been absconding for too long now. In fact, it has been almost one year since I have been more or less ignoring the blog 🙁 But, last three months have been a roller coaster ride with way too many changes in my routine! Will share all the details slowly with you.

And, in all of that mess, I totally ignored my responsibilities. This review has been so long pending that I am sure the brand people would have given up on me. But, I have been using this product since last two months. It is so portable, for one. So, lets check out why I like it.

Loving / Using It : Loving It

Price. Rs 55 for 10ml. Extremely affordable.

Travel-friendly. You can carry it in your travel bag or purse wherever you go and apply it whenever you want!! It does not even leak.

Easy to Use. Its roller tip makes it extremely easy to use and ensures a topical application.

Not Oily. It gets absorbed easily and does not leave any greasiness behind.

Smells fresh. Leaves behind a very refreshing lemongrass aroma.

Moisturizes really well. This product made my cuticles and nails so soft as opposed to any body cream I have used regularly. It also prevents the skin near the nails from peeling off.

Multi-purpose. The best part of this product is that you can use it for anything – a hand cream or as a lip balm or even as an emergency moisturizer.

Ingredient List not specified. The one thing which I did not appreciate is that there is no list of ingredients written on the packaging. It only provides the active ingredient list.

Overall Verdict
I wish the brand had provided the entire ingredient list so as to make sure whether the product is completely herbal or not. But, the product is amazing and I would definitely recommend it to everyone.