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New Lakmé Perfect Radiance Intense Whitening Serum and Light Creme

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New Lakmé Perfect Radiance Intense Whitening Serum , Lakmé Perfect Radiance Intense Light Creme

Lakme Perfect Radiance Serum
Lakme Perfect Radiance Serum

Lakmé Perfect Radiance Intense Whitening™ Serum consists of Luminizing Vitamins that make your skin more even and radiant; while the Light Reflecting Pearls highlight your skin texture. Price : Rs. 799 for 30 ml.

Lakme Perfect Radiance Light Creme

Lakmé Perfect Radiance Intense Whitening™ Light Crème consists of Bio Hydrators that work towards replenishing the skin’s moisture; while the Luminizing Vitamins lighten your complexion from within. Price : Rs. 275 for 50gm.

The revolutionary Lakmé Perfect Radiance Polishing Serum and Light Crème works in 3 effective steps:
1. The luminizing vitamins make your skin more even and radiant and insta-collagen TM boosters tighten skin
2. Light Reflecting Pearls highlights your skins texture and creates an irresistible sheen
3. The final touch is a silky smooth, polished skin finish This 3 way action gives you that high definition polished look with a glow, and makes your skin luminous and smooth in texture to keep you ramp ready always.

New Sunscreens- Lakme and Vichy

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New Sunscreens- Lakme and Vichy
 
So with the advent of summers, we see new sunscreens launched in the market..Lakme and Vichy being two of them..
Lakme 9 to 5 Sunscreens
Lakmé, India’s iconic beauty brand, has introduced the new Lakmé 9to5 Super Sunscreen with SPF 50 to give you the right 9 to 5 look. Its sheer lightweight formula gets absorbed so easily that it can be worn alone, over a moisturizer or under your Lakmé 9to5 make-up. Lakmé is known to innovate continuously and add new products to its repertoire across cosmetics, salon services and skin care and the Lakmé 9to5 Super Sunscreen is yet another addition to this list. If you are looking for that gorgeous finish along with sun protection, then the Super Sunscreen is just what you need as it also serves as a makeup base.
Lakmé 9to5 Super Sunscreen is apt for women with very little or no time to layer their skin with multiple products. What makes this new Sunscreen from Lakmé “super” is the fact that it feels great on your skin and does not leave a white patchy appearance. For the first time, a sunscreen by India’s no 1 brand, Lakmé, is giving you dual benefits.
MRP: Rs. 500/- for 30ml each
The new Lakmé 9to5 Super Sunscreen comes in two variants:
·         Lakmé 9to5 Hydrating Super Sunscreen – for normal to dry skin
·         Lakmé 9to5 Mattifying Super Sunscreen – for oily skin
With UVA/UVB protection and SPF 50, claims to stay long..and for both skin types..this is quite interesting..
Vichy Capital Soleil Suncreens
Research suggests that both Ultra violet rays of the Sun, UVA and UVB are equally responsible for skin damage. Vichy Laboratories’ comprehensive solution to this growing predicament is the revolutionary Capital Soleil range, a sunscreen containing anti-oxidant minerals for balanced and double protection.
Get the flawless sun protection technology from Vichy this summer with the Capital Soleil Range that consists of Capital Soleil Cream SPF50+, Capital Soleil Micro Fluid Mat SPF50 and Capital Soliel Spray SPF50. The sunscreen comprises of broad-spectrum UVA-UVB protection and is effective towards short wave UVA as well as long wave UVA. It contains patented Mexoryl while also being Photostable and water-resistant. The product is Paraben-free, Hypoallergenic and tested under dermatological control with Vichy Thermal Spa Water.
The Range:
CAPITAL SOLEIL Velvety Cream SPF 50 (Skin type – Normal to Dry Skin)
Velvety Cream’s complexion refining action provides optimum sun protection from UV and long range UVA with Mexoryl SX and XL. The skin is protected from the harmful effects of the sun, brown spots and from the sun induced premature ageing. The velvety formula allows a soft and silky finish.
MRP – Rs 890 for 50ml
CAPITAL SOLEIL Mattifying Face Fluid Dry Touch (Skin type –Oily & Acne Pone skin)
Capital Soleil Dry Touch enriched with MEXORYL, which helps protect the genetic capital against sun damage, brown spots, and sun induced premature skin ageing. It has a unique texture, which has Silica micro-beeds, that Disperses sebum and has a light scattering effect to avoid shine along with Cornstarch powder that absorbs sebum droplets on skin surface to enhance powdery feel and softness.
MRP – Rs 890 for 50ml
CAPITAL SOLEIL Micro Fluid Mat, High Protection for face SPF 50+ (Skin Type – Combination to Oily Skin)
Under the action of UV rays, combination to oily skin has a paradoxical behaviour: sebum production goes into overdrive and at the same time the skin becomes dry within. As a result the skin looks shiny on the surface and feels dry within. Micro-fluid mat is a formula enriched with Sebostop, sebum absorbing micro-particules, in order to instantly mattify skin.
MRP – Rs 1350 for 40ml
CAPITAL SOLEIL SPRAY SPF 50+/UVA Ultra (Skin Type – Normal to Dry Skin)
A micro-diffusion technology, which allows Capital Soleil, sprays to be applied evenly for uniform protection without cracks and Spray textures that are characterized by ease of application and freshness; they are also not greasy, not sticky and penetrate rapidly, without leaving white marks on the skin, even with high SPF.
MRP – Rs. 1790 for 200ml
UVA Rays can cause wrinkles, pigmentation disorders, sunspots, immediate darkening of the pre-formed melanin while UVB rays are a source of sunburns and tanning by stimulating melanocytes to produce melanin rapidly. It has also been found that pro-longed exposure to both of these rays can induce ageing and skin cancer. Health-conscious consumers hence demand a potently shielding Sunscreen for daily application. In such a scenario, a good Sunscreen like the Capital Soleil should fulfill the following factors:
Complete protection:  Thorough measure of the Protection factor against both UVB & UVA rays thus protecting the skin’s Health, Youth and Beauty.
High Safety: Should be Hypoallergenic, friendly with sensitive skin, Non-comedogenic
Texture: Should be easily absorbing and should suit different skin types
Resistance: Not influenced or affected by Water or Sweat
So, enjoy a bright and sunny day hesitant-free with Vichy’s Capital Soleil range and open the door to a smooth, soft and sun protected you with your favorite sunscreen this season.
 AVAILABILITY:
·         At select pharmacies in all major cities.
·         Orders can also be placed online (No delivery charges).
·         To place orders or to locate the nearest Vichy store log on to: www.vichyindia.com

Kaya AntOx Vit-C Formula Serum Review

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Kaya AntOx Vit-C Formula Serum Review
 
What the Company claims: It is a non-oily, easily absorbing anti-oxidants gel based on Vitamin C. Vitamin C is known to counteract free radicals responsible for premature skin ageing, protect the skin against environmental assault and delay the appearance of dark spot, fine lines and wrinkles and gives you softer, smoother skin.
 
How to use: It is a non-oily, easily absorbing anti-oxidants gel based on Vitamin C. Vitamin C is known to counteract free radicals responsible for premature skin ageing, protect the skin against environmental assault and delay the appearance of dark spot, fine lines and wrinkles and gives you softer, smoother skin.

 

Ingredients: Water, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Cellulose Gum, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin
 
MRP: Rs.1790/- for 30ml
 
It comes in a small glass bottle pump packaging with a cap to cover that shuts perfectly tight..and had a seal at the start..for authenticity.
 
Its a transparent watery gel in texture..not too runny..and does’nt give any strong Vitamin C smell which is normally found in Vit C products..also it blends in well and is quiet light weight and non greasy.

 

But it does not moisturise and definitely need a separate moisturiser. And also what I noticed is, it sits on the face like a layer and does not get absorbed..and when you wash your face, you notice the slippery layer going away.
 
As far as the effect goes, I saw minor reduction and fading in 2-3 spots after continued usage. And cannot comment on lines or wrinkles coz I don’t have them. But there is not brightening as such.
 
Actually, Vitamin C serums have never worked that great on my skin..had the same experience with Kiehl’s Clearly Corrective Concentrate..it did not do anything much for me..Instead Kiehl’s Midnight Recovery Concentrate worked better for me..and skin was brighter and glowing whenever I used that..same with this..the Kaya Brightening Serum which I reviewed HERE worked great for me than this.

 

So, I would recommend this to people on whom Vitamin C works or may be try it out at the clinic first. For me, if I had to choose one, I would go with the Kaya Brightening Serum.

Pros:
 
1. Non greasy.
2. Light in texture.
3. Easy to use day or night.
4. Good pump packaging.
5. Continued usage helps in fading spots..and might help in wrinkles and lines too.
 
Cons:
 
1. Expensive.
2. Sits like a layer on the face.
3. Results were pretty ok.
 
Overall I would say its a nice serum and more suitable for people searching an anti-aging serum but who do not need an anti aging one..should go for the Brightening one.
Rating: 
 
Quality: 3.5/5 
Value for money: 3.5/5 
Availability: 3.5/5 
 
Overall rating: 3.5/5 
 
Would I buy it again: I don’t think so..coz Vitamin C does’nt help my skin much.
 
Have you tried the Kaya AntOx Vit-C Formula ?
 
P.S: PR Sample. Honest Review.

Oxyglow Bearberry and Grape Fairness Facewash Review

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Oxyglow Bearberry and Grape Fairness Skin Lightening Facewash Review

By Shruti

Product: Oxyglow Bearberry and Grape Fairness Facewash

Qty.: 110 ml.

Price: Rs.115/-

What the Company claims: The bearberry and grape fairness face wash helps in preventing roughness of skin by deep cleansing the pores. It helps in restoring the optimum moisture balance of the skin. It is a skin lightening fairness face wash which helps in maintaining the youthfulness of the skin as well.

Directions for Use: It is to be used twice an day followed up with oxyglow intensive moisturizing lotion.

Review

The oxyglow bearberry and grape fairness face wash looks very appealing. The entire look and feel of the product is interesting. Through the transparent tube the face wash is visible and it immediately ups our curiosity quotient. Small purplish blue beads / granules of the bearberry and grape extracts beg for attention. They keep us engaged and after a minute or so you end up realising it is not a toy (the beads going up and down is pretty fun) but a face wash.

Just like the looks, the aroma of this product is fruity and refreshing. How I wish I could go on writing only the good stuff about it. For me this face wash did not quiet work. I have a combination skin (leaning more towards dry skin) and an oily T-zone and when used upon, the face wash ended up making my skin (especially the area around the lips and chin) feel very dry instead of moisturizing it.

The fact that this product contains SLES (sodium lauryl ether sulphate), SLS (Sodium laureth sulphate) which is a cleansing and foaming agent is not reassuring. It could cause skin / eye irritation for those allergic to it. For me this was not a deterrent as I am not allergic to any of the above.

On the other hand some Grape seed, Aloe Vera, Bearberry and Chamomile extracts help in inducing a relaxing fragrance and feel to the skin. This product might work wonders for the oily skin type. It will surely provide some good moisture balancing and rejuvenation to the oily skin type.

As far as the packaging is concerned, it is a very convenient tube with a flip cap. The pricing is also fine.

Let me summarize this one for you all:-

Pros:

1. Attractive purple granules lends an appealing look 

2. Foams well

3. Very refreshing fragrance

4. Will work well for the oily skin type

5. Has many extracts of fruits (grape, bearberry etc) and plants (chamomile) 

6. Enriched with Vitamin E

7. Decent quantity and pricing

Cons:

1. Not suitable for all skin types

2. Contains some chemicals which could cause allergic reactions

3.  Feels little more chemical based than natural

Price Rating: 8/10

Availability: 8/10

Overall Rating: 6/10 

I might not buy it again, since it did not suite my skin type. For those with oily skin would you like to give it a try? Do let us know here!

Winter and Skin Damage

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Winter and skin damage 

As winter is setting in, listen to the cues that your skin is subtly giving you.  Winds and cold weather are just as damaging to skin as over exposure to the sun. Before turning on the geyser, think of the effect of the relaxing warm shower on your skin; before sipping that hot cup of coffee, think of the effect it may have on your skin; before using a blower to keep you warm, think of how dry it is making your skin.

Fight skin damage this winter. Use a rich moisturiser for your face and a super hydrating and moisturising body lotion. Depending on how dry your skin becomes, you may need a more emollient moisturizer. Any moisturizer should be loaded with ingredients that help keep moisture in your skin (glycerin, ceramides, fatty acids, and hyaluronic acid are just a few examples)

Added benefits like Vitamin E in your body lotion are a bonus. See to it that there is no dryness or flakiness in your skin..which can lead to itching, redness, stretchy skin..

How would you check if your skin is thoroughly moisturised ? If you run your nail gently on your skin and you see a white line, your skin is dry. And applying a moisturiser once a day would not help if its very dry. You need to reapply whenever you feel its getting dry again.

Most important thing..do not skip a sunscreen thinking its winter..sunscreen is very important. Read why HERE and HERE

Read about ten different DIY face packs you can use this winter HERE.

Applying and reapplying a lip balm for your tender, delicate lips which get affected first in winters. (Atleast mine does.)

Tip: Applying moisturiser right after shower, when your skin is damp, would help absorb it faster, deeper, better.

Share your winter skin care tips too in the comments below..

P.S: Image via Google.

Auravedic Sandal Turmeric Skin Polish, Pure Aloe Vera Gel Review

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Auravedic Pure Lightening Skin Polish with Sandal Turmeric, Pure Aloe Vera Gel with Green Tea & Pomegranate Review
These reviews have been long long pending..really sorry for that.What the Company claims: Auravedic Pure Lightening Skin Polish with Sandal Turmeric is a delicious skin polish that fortifies the skin with fruit acids and essential vitamins. Buff away dead cells to unveil smooth, supple and bright skin.

Turmeric blended with red sandal and jojoba beads helps improve overall skin with age spots, hyper pigmentation, uneven skin tone and sun discoloration.

(Suitable for all skin types .Specially beneficial for pigmented and uneven skins.)

Ingredients:

Directions: Scoop on to fingertips and gently massage over moist skin. Leave polish on skin for a few minutes before gently wiping it off with a cotton ball. Can wash off if required

MRP: Rs.300/- for 100g & Rs.180/- for 50g

It comes in a plastic jar packaging..with a cap in between..is light berry in color..and more of a creamy scrub..the particles are not that abrasive..

How I use it, is like a normal scrub..massage on moist face..leave it for about 5 minutes and then wash off..

I like the fact that it works as a scrub cum pack..and has sandal and turmeric as main ingredients which are known for cooling and brightening the skin..and turmeric is also anti bacterial making it good for acne prone skin..I would only suggest to massage very lightly if you have fresh acne..

No SLS, no parabens..and made of herbal ingredients..its quite good..skin feels smooth and brightened..though the glow lasts for a day or two..

I feel it should have been priced a little lower..and availability is also an issue with Auravedic..see where all its available HERE

Also available online on various sites..and that too on a discount..if you are an online shopper.

Auravedic Pure Aloe Vera Gel with Green Tea & Pomegranate

What the Company claims: Made from 100% Pure Aloe Vera Gel, with out all the chemicals! This pure aloe is an instant One of nature’s most effective skin conditioners, aloe soothes and hydrates dry, rough & sun burned skin on contact.

Apply regularly and generously to skin to soothe minor burns, sun burns, cuts, bug bites and stings. Ideal for use as a daily moisturizer, hair styling gel and shaving gel.
Come experience 100% purity with Auravedic.

MRP: Rs.225/- for 100g

Ingredients: Aloe Vera extracts, green tea, pomegranate oil, tea germ oil, avocado oil, avocado oil, olive oil, grape seed oil and lemon oil.

It comes in a small plastic jar with a white lid in between to separate…and is off white gel like in texture and smells a mix of aloevera and lemon oil..

Aloe Vera gel is very handy and a must have..super cooling, works as a toner, cools your skin in summers, helps post waxing or sun burns, rashes, cuts, also on nails to moisturise and strengthen them, etc.

This one has added pure essential oils ands smells good too..I just use it as a moisturiser at times when I do not want anything heavy on the face..

This absorbs quick and does not settle like a slick layer..and also works post waxing or threading to soothe the skin.

They also recommend using it as hair styling or shaving gel..quite a multi tasker this is..plus all natural…with no added preservatives or chemicals..

I highly recommend keeping one of this at home..for not only yourself..can be used by everyone.

Auravedic Pure Lightening Skin Polish with Sandal Turmeric Rating:

Quality: 3.75/5
Value for money : 3.75/5
Availability: 3.5/5

Overall rating: 3.75/5

Would I buy it again: Yes

Auravedic Pure Aloe Vera Gel with Green Tea & Pomegranate Rating:

Quality: 4/5
Value for money : 3.75/5
Availability: 3.5/5

Overall rating: 3.75/5

Would I buy it again: Yes

Have you tried the Auravedic Skin Polish or AloeVera Gel ?

P.S: PR Sample. Honest Review.

Thalgo Sweet & Savoury Body Scrub Review

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Thalgo Sweet & Savoury Body Scrub Review

What the Company claims: For whom?

All women wanting to exfoliate and purify their skin with a nourishing, regenerating and multi-sensorial product.


Description 

A delicious combination of Sea Salt, Cassonade Sugar and plant Essential Oils, this scrub has a unique bi-phase texture to help eliminate rough patches, smooth the skin and leave it feeling beautifully soft. Delicately fragranced with notes of Mediterranean Essential Oils, your skin is left smooth, toned, and radiant.

Indocéane Spa Ritual

Blissful dreams on a Far Eastern journey
with four sensory stopovers, combining beauty results with a unique spa experience.

– Mediterranean Stopover:
A prelude with Citrus flavours

– Egyptian Stopover:
Relax on the Nile

– Indian Stopover:
Tranquility on the sacred Ganges

– Chinese Stopover:
The temple of Beauty

Directions: Mix well using the spatula provided and apply the Sweet & Savoury Scrub on to damp skin using circular movements.Rinse carefully. Recommended for use 1 or 2 times per week.

Active Ingredients:

Qi-Marine (brown algae extract)
– Protects the cell and helps repair it
– Helps combat cellular stress

Mediterranean Essential Oils
-Purify
– Soothe, relax

Sea Salt and Brown Sugar
– Polish the body, ensure effective exfoliation

Sacred Lotus
– Calms, soothes

INCI: Sucrose ,Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Oleyl Erucate, Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate,Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil ,Tocopheryl Acetate ,Undaria Pinnatifida Extract ,Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin Orange) Peel Oil ,Aqua (Water) ,Sodium Chloride, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract ,Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Peel Oil ,Citrus Medica Limonum (Lemon) Peel Oil ,Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil ,Citrus Medica Limonum (Lemon) Leaf Oil ,Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil ,Tocopherol ,Phenoxyethanol ,Limonene ,Citral

MRP: Rs. 3560/- for 250g

It comes in a fat round glass jar with a white tin cap..brimming with the product…the first whiff of it..and you smell algae and citrus and sugar and sea salt and the essential oils..a complete blend of all exotic stuff..

The sugar granules and sea salt help in exfoliation while all the essential oils moisturise the skin at the same time..and the aroma makes you feel like you are in a spa..it leaves skin baby butt like super soft..and helps with ingrown and all issues coz exfoliates the skin and gets rid of the dead skin cells..

Pros:

1. Smells amazing. (read yummy)
2. Perfect ingredients.
3. Makes skin super soft.
4. Helps exfoliate skin and gets rid of ingrowths..
5. Amazing blend of essential oils moisturise and smoothen the exfoliated skin.
6. Does not feel very harsh.
7. 250g is a good qty..but how long it can be used depends on how much you use every time.
8. Organic and without harsh chemicals.

Cons:

1. Super expensive.
2. Available only online..on flipkart and some other sites.

Overall I do love it..and the spa like experience it gives..and the baby soft smooth skin it leaves one with..but Thalgo sure is a luxury..this can be made at home with sugar, sea salts and essential oils…though you won’t get the exact same thing..I would recommend it if you feel like indulging yourself in some luxury..well don’t we all need some pampering at times ? 😉

Rating:

Quality: 4.25/5
Value for money: 3.5/5
Availability: 3.5/5

Overall Rating: 3.75/5

Would I buy it again: May be..if I feel like indulging in some luxury..lasts more than a single spa session obviously..

Have you tried anything from Thalgo ?

P.S: PR Sample. Honest Review

Kaya Overnight Skin Replenisher Review

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Kaya Super Orange Bloom Overnight Skin Replenisher Review
I had posted about Kaya’s 15 new products HERE. Overnight Skin Replenisher is one of them.
Busy lifestyle, constant application of make-up and the weather conditions can really play havoc on your perfect complexion and make your skin look dull and lifeless! To rejuvenate and reinvigorate your skin, Kaya has launched the Super Orange Bloom range, a special skin care line consisting of multi-vitamin complex that revives dull and lifeless skin, effectively making it bright and radiant. This unique and revolutionary formula awakens and purifies the skin with a refreshing feel of orange bloom, anti-oxidant and moisturizing benefits.

Overnight Skin Replenisher is a light, rich-textured night cream that contains effective Skin Awakening elements like Vitamins B3, B5, A, C & E suitable for all skin types. This specially formulated cream offers anti-oxidant and skin renewal benefits that work best during night time. It not only helps to revive and revitalize dull skin but also boosts skin texture and gives clarity.

Ingredients & Directions:

Some ingredients info I got from Google:

Potassium azeloyl diglycinate is is a traditional whitening and anti-acne active ingredient.
Isohexadecane- emollient
Caprylic capric triglyceride- A mixed triester derived from coconut oil and glycerin
Isopropyl myristate/Liquid paraffin- emollient
Imperata cylindrica- also known as speargrass in West Africa, alang-alang in Asia, and cogongrass in America
Sodium ascorbyl phosphate- A stable, lipid-soluble form of vitamin C that functions as an antioxidant
Retinol is pure and active Vitamin A
Nicotinamide is a water-soluble amide form of niacin (nicotinic acid or vitamin B3)
Disodium EDTA- used as a preservative and stabilizer
Tocopheryl Acetate is a form of Vitamin E, a natural skin-conditioning agent and antioxidant
Panthenol is a form of vitamin B5, used as a moisturizer and lubricating compound

Priced at Rs. 890/- for 50 ml

It comes in a glass jar with orange packaging..has a white lid in between..


Its a thick white cream with a quite refreshing citrusy smell..but it feels matte and powdery once blended..just like the Pond’s White Beauty Day Cream..so its completely non greasy.

Skin feels well moisturised..and hydrated and supple the next day too.

Pros:

1. Non greasy and sinks into the skin.
2. Leaves skin well hydrated and supple.
3. Skin feels smooth and matte the next day too.
4. Love the citrusy smell.
5. Some ingredients are quite good.
6. Qty is good..you just need a pea sized amount..so would last long.

Cons:

1. Expensive.
2. Glass jar packaging..not travel friendly and unhygienic.
3. No major remarkable change.
4. Only key ingredients mentioned.
5. Availability is an issue..only available at Kaya stores or online on kayaclinic.com or healthkart.com

Overall its a decent night cream..keeps skin hydrated and fresh..but do not expect magical results..would suit dry skin more..

Rating:

Quality: 3.5/5
Value for money: 3/5
Availability: 3/5

Overall rating: 3.25/5

Would I buy it again: Not sure..

By the way Romwe is back with some amazing offers and free gifts for Easter..

Romwe Galaxy Souvenirs & Upto 70% OFF for you this Easter:
Galaxy bowtie for orders over $40
Galaxy collar for orders over $70
Galaxy bag for orders over $100

From 27/03/2013 to 29/03/2013

Which night cream is your HG ? Have you tried Kaya Skin care products ?

P.S: PR Sample. Honest Review.

3 Essential Oils That Are Extremely Healthy For You

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3 Essential Oils That Are Extremely Healthy For You
 
Three wonderfully healthful essential oils are peppermint, lavender and clove. These essential oils are power-packed with healthy properties. Peppermint essential oil is a favorite among those that need an extra boost of energy. Lavender essential oil can do so much more than relieve stress at the end of a long day. Clove oil, long used in dental offices, has many lesser-known health benefits too. Combining these three essential oils into a daily routine is a great way to boost one’s overall health.
 
 
Peppermint Essential Oil
 
Peppermint is an incredibly strong essential oil. It has extremely healthy benefits. Peppermint oil has shown great benefits for digestive ailments. Adding a few drops to a humidifier is perfect for colds and congestion. Peppermint essential oil contains menthol and can help soothe sore muscles. Peppermint essential oil is also known for its ability to aid in energy and alertness. Great care should be taken when using peppermint essential oil. If it is to be taken orally, a professional should be consulted. It is an incredibly strong essential oil. It should be food grade and a professional should be consulted regarding dosages.
 
Lavender Essential Oil
 
Lavender is an incredibly versatile essential oil. It has numerous healthy benefits. Lavender has been known to reduce tension and stress through aromatherapy. Its delightful fragrance is perfect for unwinding after a long day. In addition to the aromatherapy benefits, lavender essential oil has various health benefits. Lavender essential oil has also been used as a natural disinfectant for scalps and skin care. Many people report its ability to enhance blood circulation. Lavender oil has also been used to treat respiratory issues. As a pain reliever, lavender essential oil is wonderful for soothing muscle aches, rheumatism and minor sprains. Lavender is also used in association with treating various urinary problems. This versatile essential oil also increases intestinal motility and helps with indigestion, colic, diarrhea and vomiting. It would be foolish to go without this wonderful, healthy essential oil.

 
Clove Essential Oil
 
Clove essential oil has tremendous health benefits. It is known to have antifungal, antiseptic, antiviral and antimicrobial properties. Clove oil has commonly been used in dental offices. It contains eugenol. It is an ingredient in many dental products and medications. Clove oil has also been helpful in wound care due to its antiseptic properties. Clove essential oil is well known to help with a variety of disorders. Clove oil can help with circulation, nausea, indigestion, earaches and even respiratory problems. Clove Oil also helps in healing acne.
 
Read more about essential oils HERE

Do you use essential oils ?

Importance of Sunscreen

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Importance of Sunscreen
Guest Post
We have time and again read and heard about how important sunscreen is..check this post for the harmful effects of the sun on our skin. It ages the skin unbelievably fast.

Now we cannot be 100% safe and protected..but what we can do is atleast use a good broad spectrum sunscreen.

You may even skip a moisturiser, but never a sunscreen. One should use a sunscreen according to their skin types, like gel based for oily skin or a lotion or a thicker texture for dry skin.

Some believe we do not need a sunscreen when indoors..even though we are indoors there are UVA rays passing through everything though in lesser amounts, be it your PC or laptop screens or tubelights or windows,etc..we should use a SPF 30 sunscreen atleast once a day even though indoors.

Sun blocks and sunscreens are used interchangeably..there is no such thing that can block sun rays..its just a way to market.

And lastly higher SPF does not denote more protection. SPF i.e Sun Protection Factor only denotes the time we can spend exposed to sun. Eg : If a person gets tanned in 10 minutes in the sun without sunscreen, SPF 30 would protect him for 30*10=300 minutes and SPF 50 for 50*10=500 minutes, after which he would need to reapply the sunscreen.

So never ever skip a sunscreen..cover up, wear your shades and lather up on the sunscreen before stepping out this summers..

Do you use sunscreen everyday ??