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Neev Neem Tulsi Handmade Soap Review

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Neev Neem Tulsi Handmade Soap Review

By Shruti

Product: Neem Tulsi handmade soap by Neev Soaps

What the Company claims: About Neev : Neev Herbal Handmade Soaps are made from vegetable oils (coconut, olive, palm and mahua oils) and purest essential oils without using any chemicals or artificial colours. Mild and nourishing to the skin they do not rob the skin off its natural oil.

Mahua Oil which has been traditionally used by the tribal communities of Jharkhand helps to keep the skin healthy and shiny.
  
All our soaps are made in small batches using cold process method which best preserves the beneficial qualities of our ingredients. Freshness, quality ingredients and gentle processing all contribute to our exceptional product.

Neem Tulsi Natural Handmade soap – The purifying and rejuvenating essence.

Ingredients: Neem Oil,Coconut Oil, Mahua Oil, Lye and scented using pure essential oils of Basil Oil, Dill Oil, Nagarmotha Oil, Geranium Oil. 

Benefits of Neev Herbal Handmade Soaps : Neev Herbal Handmade Soaps also help in controlling water pollution since they contain no harsh ingredients or chemical preservatives. There is no wastage or pollution caused during the manufacturing process.
Neev Herbal Handmade Soaps last longer than the normal soaps of similar weight, because they do not contain any fillers.

Social Responsibility : Neev Herbal Handmade Soaps is not Just a commodity but a vision. It is a social enterprise that reveres and celebrates harmony between man and nature. We aim to produce the highest quality handcrafted herbal products while providing a dignified means of employment for rural women and regenerating rural economy”.

“It is an excellent moisturizer, is high in Vitamin E, soothing to stressed skin, antidepressant, antibacterial and antifungal. It has a TFM of 76.2% and is a Grade A Soap.

Qty. : 75 gm
Price: Rs.80/-


Review: Neev  is a noble venture which provides employment to women in rural areas. The soaps are environment friendly products. The Neem soap bar consists of Neem oil, Basil oil, Coconut oil etc. All the products are natural. That is a great cause for cheer!

Neev also has a Lemongrass handmade soap. So there is a choice for consumers. The Neem ones provide a refreshing feeling after a long days work. Lemongrass on the other hand, a very relaxing, almost lullaby like.

The whole bath place smells vibrant with these soap bars. Some Candles along with these will surely light some hearts!



The soaps are really long lasting. The fragrance lingers on for quite some time after a bath. Since they are natural products, they do not rob the skin of its moisture.

80 Rs for 75 gms of soap bar might be a little on the expensive side, but it is long lasting.

Positives: Noble cause of the manufacturers, Chemical free soaps, refreshing and relaxing
Negatives: A little expensive, the look and feel of the soap does not have the best finishing.

Rating : 7.5/10

Editor’s Note: Sounds nice Shruti..will give Neev soaps a try..

Have you tried Neev Soaps ?

Nyassa Fresh Raspberry Soap Review

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Nyassa Fresh Raspberry Soap Review

Fresh Raspberry Handmade Soap

MRP: 100 grams Rs. 200

The essence of sweet summer raspberries, ripe and ready to fall off the vine.

For best results, a rub or two will give excellent lather & the soap will last much longer. Please keep the soap dry between use. For all skin types

Naturally Pampering Ingredients: Soap Base, Essential oil/Fragrance and Colour

Best before 12 months from manufacture/100% Vegetarian

Its a clear soap..with a green base on one side..though thats quite less compared to the pic..

I love the smell !! It smells of real raspberries..

It does foam a lot..you can cut it into pieces and use as required..I like the fact that its not as drying as other soaps..though a little drying..more so if you used to creamy body washes like me..I use the Johnsons..

The only con would be once in contact with water..later even if you store it in a dry place..it keeps on precipitating and melting..I don’t know why..I keep cleaning and drying it..and still every time I see it..its wet all over with small water droplets over it..and this makes it melt and finish off sooner..now I don’t know how to keep it dry..apart from storing it in a dry place..

I also find it a little expensive for 100g..and also since it melts off sooner..

You can even buy it on the Nyassa site online..they have some additional shipping charges depending on the state..its Rs. 50/- for Maharashtra..They are also available on Craftsvilla, Urban Touch and Flipkart..

They have many other soaps like berry, lemon, mogra, rose and cardamom, etc in clear base..and other variants like Honey and Oats Soap and Loofah Soaps…I would love to try more of these..

If you like clear soaps, I did recommend trying this..

Rating:

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

Overall Rating: 3.5/5

Would I buy it again: Ya..but some other..

Which is your favorite clear soap ?

P.S: PR Sample. Honest Review.

My Experience with NaturalMantra.com

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My Experience with NaturalMantra.com

About Natural Mantra: NaturalMantra is found by Nishant Nayak..here is his story..
When our daughter was an infant, she developed eczema and the commercial lotions we tried not only didn’t work, but they were filled with chemicals that caused her to have an allergic reaction. So, we began a search for something non-toxic for our daughter’s skin.

After reading many labels and reviews, speaking with pediatricians, other moms, and scouring websites, we finally found an organic, natural solution that helped her. In the process, we educated ourselves and found that – after living in the U.S. for five years and moving back to India – there was not one website or one store that combined natural, organic and eco-friendly products. This was in direct contrast to what we experienced in the United States where we could go into most stores and find natural, organic products sitting on the shelves.

The Natural Mantra Vision

We started Natural Mantra to provide a one-stop shop for parents and eco-conscious shoppers with a wide selection of natural, organic and eco-friendly products.

Why buy natural, organic eco-friendly products when they appear to cost more than seemingly comparable products? Well, the truth is they are not in fact, comparable. Products that are healthier for you, your family and the environment reflect a level of care, research and quality that the other mass-produced products lack. Many people find the organic, eco-friendly products work more effectively and they need to use less because natural products tend to use pure, undiluted and uncontaminated ingredients. Therefore, the little extra spent on natural products turns out to be the better value.

Not only is it a better value, it is an investment in the health of your children, yourselves and the future of our planet. We believe that everyone should have access to safe, healthy, eco-friendly products. Every product you see on NaturalMantra.com is of the highest quality, natural, organic and eco-friendly at a competitive price. At NaturalMantra.com you will find some amazing earth-friendly products. More importantly, this is the comprehensive source for sustainable products that come from passionate sellers for thoughtful shoppers like you.

As a founder, I want you to ‘feel good’ not only about the products you buy but also about your complete customer experience. I would like to welcome you to experience a world of unique, organic, sustainable lifestyle products that will change the way you shop.

Yours in good health and green living and a warm welcome to a sustainable natural living..

So by now…you know what all it is about..its about eco- friendly and natural products sans any toxins, chemicals, parabens and stuff..

Here is what qualifies as ‘Natural’ for them..

They have brands like Omved, Auravedic, OGMama, Neev, Clean Planet, Rustic Art, Soulflower,etc..I got a few mails where people wanted to know where can they buy Auravedic stuff from..Now you can do that online sitting at your home 🙂

They have everything from handmade soaps to natural and chemical free skincare, clothes for yoga, recyclable totes, candles, oils, diffusers according to chakras of body,etc..I quite liked that concept of having an essential oil or candle based on the eight chakras of body.

They have Free Shipping on orders above Rs. 1000/- and a flat rate of Rs. 50/- below that. They accept all kinds of payment modes..and also have Cash on Delivery option at Rs. 20/- extra.
They generally use Aramex and like..and deliver in 1-2 days. And the products are packed well in newspapers within a huge box..

Here is what I ordered…

There was also this handwritten Thank you note by Nishant himself..which I found quiet sweet..and I also got a small tea candle as a gift..

Overall I was quite satisfied with the experience..What I feel can get better is the prices..they can offer more discounts too..

Check out the site if you generally use natural eco friendly products or you searching those for your baby.

P.S: I was offered a voucher to shop for but it has not affected my opinion.

Spastore.in Soulflower Spa Hamper Preview

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Spastore.in Soulflower Spa Hamper Preview


I received this Soulflower Spa Hamper from Spastore.in…it came in such beautiful packaging.

The whole thing comes inside a small jute bag inside a pretty blue box with gold embossing..I just loved the box design..with a painted hand paper bag outside..

The Spa Hamper consists of Aroma Body Massage Oil..blend of lemongrass and other essential oils..a soap and a bath salt..which comes in lots of different variants..

This soap is Jasmine and the bath salt is Green Tea and Tangerine..

Would review them soon…

Here’s a chance for you to win this wonderful gift hamper at spastore.in. Just log on to their Giveaway page HERE & participate. Hurry! giveaway lasts till 17th Dec. They also have a NYX Glitter Cream Palette and nail paints giveaway going on..enter here ..ends 21st December.

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Divine Vanilla Patchouli Soap Review

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I had received this from Meg of Beaute Naturelle along with some other samples..

What the Company claims: Sumptuously scented with delicate notes of the Vanilla bean and the exotic, calming and grounding fragrance of of Patchouli. All of the Divine bathing bars are very rich in natural glycerin due to a natural cold process method.

MRP: Rs.50/- for 75g

This is the creamiest soap I have used till now..even after just opening the pack..the dry soap  is also super creamy to touch..has an super awesome smell of vanilla with hints of patchouli..

Pros:

1. Super creamy soap.
2. Foams decently…unlike Khadi
3. Economical..they are priced almost the same as Khadi but are much better than those quality wise.
4. Love the smell !!
5. Does not dry out the skin.

Cons:

1. The smell does not linger for long.
2. Only available online.

Overall I quite liked this soap…better than others I have used..

Rating:

Quality: 4.5/5
Value for money: 5/5
Availability: 3.5/5

Overall Rating: 4/5

Would I buy it again: Yes..I would love to try the different variants in it..

You can check Divine soaps and other products here..Beaute Naturelle has few other brands too…and they have also started COD in Mumbai and Pune..

Due to popularity of the products as gifts, Beauté Naturelle is launching a range of customizable gift baskets, suitable for general gifting, weddings, festivals, birthdays, anniversaries and so on:

Divinité 4 DIVINE Handcrafted Bathing Bars Rs. 350
Sensualité Tvam shower gels: Set of 2: Woody Sandalwood and Honey (Sensual) and Lavender and Ylang-Ylang (Relaxing) Rs. 650
Aromathérapie 3 tvam soaps (Cinnamon-Patchouli, Berberry, Sea Buckthorn or Ginger Lime) Rs. 1,050
Fleur de L’amour (Flower of Love) Rose Addiction Body Butter, Scrub and Lotion Rs. 1,200
Escapade Honey Bees Buzz lotion, Sunscreen, 1 Divine soap, Lip Balm Rs. 1,250

*Prices are inclusive of assembly and packing charges

Features:

Eco-friendly wicker basket
Silver/Gold/Indigo/Iridescent/Multicolored nest of shred the products will rest on
Silver/Gold/Pink mesh encircling the basket and a white/gold ribbon tying it all together.
A lovely handwritten note with whatever you want Beauté Naturelle to say, tied with gold thread or red ribbon.

A picture is worth a thousand words. To view the complete range of gift baskets in detail, please click:

https://picasaweb.google.com/115963025668761104171/BeauteNaturelleGiftingOptions

P.S: Product sent by brand for review but it has not affected my opinion.

Khadi Fresh Jasmine Bathing Bar Review

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Khadi has Soaps (called Herbal Glycerin Body Wash) in many different variants..I have the one in Fresh Jasmine..Its a white colored soap with a very light jasmine smell. The other ones are :

  • Strawberry
  • Haldi Chandan
  • Khus
  • Aloevera
  • Mixed Fruit
  • Chandan
  • Rose Sandal
  • Mogra
  • Neem-Tulsi
  • Neem
  • Lavender
  • Natural Mint
  • Pineapple
  • Orange
  • Natural Saffron
  • Fresh Lemon
  • Kewda 


From site…

Indication : An ayurvedic body wash cleanses the skin and body dirt. It removes dead cells from the skin and giving smoothness and soft feeling.

Method of use : Apply body wash on wet on face. rub to produce lather, then wash off.

Ingredients : Jasmine, Ghartkumari, Haldi, Lodhra, Padmakh, Madhu, Glycerin, Purified water, Base.

Nett Wt. 15g, 75g, 125g.

MRP- Rs 45/- for the 125g bar

Pros:
1. It has a very light smell…nothing too over powering.
2. Has all natural and herbal ingredients.
3. Cleans well as claimed.
4. Does not leave the skin dry.
5. Price is economical.

Cons:
1. Does not lather well..may be coz its soap free type..
2. Availability..even at the main Khadi store there were just 4-5 of these and not all.

I would say its a decent enough natural soap..which can be used everyday. Check out more Khadi products here

Overall rating: 4/5

Would I buy it again:  Yes,,may be..actually I love my body washes more…but when in a hurry I prefer these soaps..and they are nice..I would like to try Strawberry and Neem Tulsi..

Have you used these ? Do you like them ?