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Auravedic Pomegranate Grapeseed Face Polish {Product Review}

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Price: Rs 300 for 100gms

Ingredients
Hope you are able to read the ingredients list and I am loving it 🙂
Pros
– moisturizes and firms up the skin well
– leaves the skin dewy and glowing
– unabrasive on the skin
– polish is very creamy and feels really good on the face
Cons
– exfoliating granules are too less, but probably this is not a con either!!!
– don’t know if the anti-aging results are permanent
My Experience
Its been a long time since I have used a good scrub for my face. I am too lazy and my closet is too full 😀 So, when I received it, I was too excited to wait and used it almost right away. And, may I start by saying that it has a really weird smell but I love the pink color of the polish. It comes in a sturdy plastic jar packaging which I find very convenient.
The polish is very creamy instead of bring granular. It has very less density of granules so I never really felt it as a polisher. Instead, it was more of a luxurious indulgence and pure bliss for me. I love the way the polish feels, the way it spreads on my face and neck and the way it feels. But, if I have to about exfoliation, it doesn’t do much of a job there.

The granules are very less in density and they don’t really hurt the skin when being used which is good thing but I don’t know if they really remove the dead skin cells either. So, I always use it more as a mask or a nourishing cream. I apply it in the morning shower after washing my face and leave it until I finish my shower. And, then, wash it off with cold water.

 
Results? It leaves my face glowing, firmed up (comparatively), glowing and dewy and supple. I really like the way my skin feels afterward. I have used it at least twice a week and still, I have managed to only finish a very little product so I would say that this will last for a long time. It definitely suits the dry and mature skin but I am not sure how well it will suit the oily skin because of its richness in oils and butters if you are breakout-prone.
PS: Product sent by the brand. 
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Rustic Art Spa and Lotus Organic Bathing Soaps {Product Review}

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Rustic Art is a USDA certified Organic Brand. So, that thing got me excited and so, here comes my reviews of the two soaps. Btw, these are also real soaps. I had talked about difference between soap and beauty bars long ago. If you missed it, check it out here.
Price: Rs 155 for 100gms (both)
Ingredients

Spa Soap: Organic corn oil, Organic coconut oil, Organic castor oil, Organic neem oil, Olive oil, Caustic Lye, De-mineralized water, Oil extracts of wheat germ, Shea butter, Rice bran oil, Natural fragrances
Lotus Soap: Corn oil, Coconut oil, Castor oil, De-mineralized water, Caustic Lye, Pungama oil, Aloe vera, Essential oil of Lotus, fine fragrances of Lotus and Water flowers
Note: The cover says key ingredients instead of ingredients. And, also notice how one of the ingredient list includes organic word and the other misses it out. Btw, I got my confusion clarified and the key ingredients list is the entire list of ingredients.
Pros
– Spa smells really strong and Lotus is milder.
– Spa is very moisturizing and melts very very fast. The soap lasted me just 15 days!!!
– Lotus is also moisturizing but it doesn’t really melt as fast as Spa soap.
– My skin doesn’t feel stretched or dry after having bath but yes, a little moisturizer doesn’t go amiss but one can always skip it. Even I do except for on weekends.
– The soaps do feel relaxing. I think its the smell 🙂
– I really like the cloth packaging.
Cons
– they melt too fast 🙁
– they are expensive too!!! But, to be frank, not as costly as Lush so that’s fine!!
Overall Verdict
I really liked the soaps in spite of the cost and they have really different kind of soap ranges and I would really like to try the Algae soap. And, I am definitely curious about the brand and let me tell you a little about their aloevera gel. Its fantastic 🙂 Detailed review coming soon!!Availability

PS:Products sent by the brand. And, I didn’t include the My Experience part as these are soaps and they don’t really need to be explained on the usage part or anything and I think Pros and Cons really cover it all!!! 

Fitness Tips for Brides {Bridal Files}

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Simple routine changes in daily lifestyle can impact out fitness levels to a lot of extent. And, then, you really have to look fit and glowing on your D-Day. So, a little effort wouldn’t go amiss.
Sleep at 10 and wake up at 6
This is probably the best tip I can ever use on myself and give to someone. Why? Early Birds have benefits of controlled weight and higher energy levels and the skin also glows in better health.
I myself have seen difference in my skin when I used to sleep at 10. It revitalizes better if you sleep early. And, you don’t even have the danger of over-sleep because your daily need of sleep gets fulfilled by the time it is 6 or 7 in the morning. And, then, the early morning sun rays are really good for skin, hair and body overall.
Eat small and regular meals
Eating four times a day really helps your body’s metabolism and the better your body digests the food, the better it can extract nutrition from it and feed you from the inside. Make sure you take a lot of fiber and liquids as it is summers now. And, starch also doesn’t come amiss in this season so include rice in your diet. And, always chew your food properly before swallowing.
Breathe Deeply
It helps better intake of oxygen and improves the oxygen levels in the body which in turn helps in better functioning of the organs and better blood circulation. Also, it helps your brain function faster. Read more about how deep breathing helps the body here.
Hope these tips help you 🙂