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Iraya Kumkumadi Tailam (Facial Oil) Review

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Iraya Kumkumadi Tailam (Facial Oil) Review

What the Company claims: Kumkumadi Taila in it’s purest form. Ideal for facial massage.

For normal to dry skin

Prescribed in Ayurveda as a ‘Miraculous Elixir’ for the skin, Kumkumadi is an absolute classic! This revered formulation contains pure Saffron and 25 precious Ayurvedic herbs that have been relied upon through the ages to lighten and brighten the complexion. It evens skin tone, clears blemishes, minimises fine lines and surface imperfections and also helps improve skin’s texture.

Usage: Take a few drops on your fingertips, massage gently into skin using upward, outward movements. Best to use after cleansing and toning. Regular application gives a luminous complexion. Massage is recommended once or twice a week.

Ingredients: Pure Saffron and 25 precious Ayurvedic herbs

MRP: Rs.995/- for 10ml

I love using facial oils i.e. a mix of essential oils or herbs,etc. I had heard a lot about Kumkumadi Tailam which is an old ayurvedic preparation and many brands have their own version of it. It is basically sold in almost every store down south.

I tried this Iraya Kumkumadi facial oil and here are my views on it.

It comes in a small blue tinted glass bottle with a dropper packaging. I have been using this every night since a little more than 2 weeks now, around 3 weeks.

It does not have a strong or pungent smell as I had heard with other Kumkumadi oils. Its almost transparent with a slight brown tint. You need just 2-3 drops of it. I warm it well by rubbing on my palms and fingers and massage on my face for about a minute.

After the Parachute Art of Oiling event, we learnt some new facial and head massage techniques. I used to do 1-2 of those for a few seconds every night with this oil.

The oil gets absorbed quickly, there is hardly anything left after the massage. Next morning skin is supple and soft. Not one morning I have seen dry or flaky skin after waking up, even in this winters, thanks to this oil.

I have combination skin and dry cheeks and more so in winters, but this time I got no flaky or dull skin.

I got one pimple just 10 days before the wedding which left a scar, but with regular use of this oil, it faded by 50-60% in a week or so.

I am going to continue using this especially all winters. I think this is the only product I would need at night during winters and I am sorted. No need of any other serums or night creams.

For summers if you live in a humid place, this might be tad bit oily. Also, for day time use, just use a drop, you can use 2-3 drops during night time.

I recommend this for oily skin too, can be used at night. It’s a myth that oily skin should not use facial oils. Facial oils are very very good and beneficial.

Overall, I would say its a must try. Since you need just 2-3 drops, 10 ml would last a long time and justifies the price tag too. Highly recommended! Only Iraya is not available everywhere is an issue. But online shopping has eased our lives.

Rating: 4.75/5

Have you ever tried Kumkumadi Tailam? Your views on it?

Iraya Keshavardhak Lepa Review

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Iraya Keshavardhak Lepa Review

Keshavardhak Lepa (Nourishing Scalp-Tonic Pack)

What the Company claims: Revitalises the scalp bringing essential nutrition to the hair root. Restores its natural vigour and vitality.

Iraya’s Keshavardhak Lepa, an ancient ayurvedic recipe contains 11 powerful herbs for reversing premature hair loss. It is a powerful hair tonic compound that strengthens the hair root and stimulates micro- circulation in the scalp. Helps prevent and stop hairfall. The perfect care for thinning hair and for treating alopecia.

Usage: Form a thin paste by mixing it with water and/or some oil (for dry scalp). Part the hair and carefully apply to the entire scalp. For best results, cover your hair with a hot, wet towel and leave on for atleast an hour.

Note- After the first application, you may notice some hair fall, do not worry these are dead hair follicles that are eliminated as the first part of the treatment.

Ingredients: 11 powerful ayurvedic herbs including triphala, gokharu & maka

MRP: Rs.495/- for 50g

It comes in a cute wooden jar matki with a cap. And inside you have the powder in a plastic zip pouch.

Since the product is to be used on the entire scalp, the 50g pack would last 3 uses. You can either mix it with water or with oil. I have tried once with both. The hair and scalp feel a little drier when mixed with water, coz the water would evaporate quickly and you need to keep the mask for an hour.

With oil, hair won’t feel dry, but it would be a little difficult to wash off.

I used it alternate weeks i.e with one week gap in between. I did not notice any hair fall as such when I was using this, but could not notice any new hair growth too, in this short time and in just 3 uses.

Before- After

Though the herbs mentioned in the ingredients like triphala, gokharu, maka and a few others are the best to prevent hair loss and regenerate new hair. But, one needs to give it time and use it consistently to see results.

I think it should have been sold in a 100g pack and obviously at less a price than the double of 50g, to be economical and for one to see some good results.

Overall, I would say, definitely worth a try if you are suffering from hair loss.

Have you tried the Iraya Keshavardhak Lepa or any other ayurvedic preparation to fight against hair fall ? Did you notice results ?

P.S: PR Sample. Honest Review.

New Launches: The Body Shop, Iraya, L’Occitane

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New Launches: The Body Shop, Iraya, L’Occitane

At first, I would like to share with you guys that Anamika of WiseShe has featured me on her blog..do read about it HERE. Thank you Anamika 🙂

Now coming to the new launches..

Fall In Love with Lip Smacking Colour

Introducing New Colour Crush Lipstick

Fall in love with lip smacking colour with new Colour Crush™ Lipstick, our new, super nourishing lipstick collection made from the finest quality crushed pigments. From red-carpet reds, to flirty pinks, to au natural nudes, each cutting-edge lip colour is 100% cruelty free, 100% vegetarian and 100% high impact.

Blushing Pink

Crush on Caramel

Lust-Have Lip Colour

Our new Colour Crush™ Lipstick collection is an on-trend palette of 24 brilliantly vibrant shades of lipstick, each delivering maximum colour impact. The fashion-forward line-up is available in three colour families; the brightest reds, the sweetest pinks and the finest nudes, in a mix of pure colour and subtle shimmer finishes. Whatever your style, whatever your skins tone, it’s time to reveal your true colours…

Crush On You

Our Colour Crush™ Lipstick collection marries our most intense, full-on colours with luscious moisture. Our secret? We’ve travelled the world to source high-quality pigments, which we’ve finely crushed then blended with a drop of nurturing cherry seed oil and coated with our finest, silkiest Community Fair Trade marula oil. The result is vivid, wow-worthy colour that glides onto lips and feels mega-comfortable to wear. What’s more, each lipstick has a sophisticated delicate floral rose fragrance. Divine!

Enraptured Red

Rush of Pink

Three Colour Families

With so many hot hues to choose from, you can re-invent your lip-look every day.
We love the flame-red drama of Red Siren 101, a bold and beautiful crimson that adds a touch of Hollywood glamour.
We think our pink and violet shades are to-die-for; try Red Hot Raspberry 201 for a fierce fuchsia that packs a punch
And for easy-to-wear elegance, slick on beautiful beige; one of our favorites is Coral Kiss 315, a shimmering peachy nude.

Priced at a purse-friendly Rs. 895, you’ll want to get your hands on them!

The Heart Inside

Our Colour Crush™ Lipstick collection benefit from Community Fair Trade marula oil made from the ripe fruit of the sacred marula tree. We source it from the Eudafano Women’s Co-Operative, which is helping 1750 women to earn a fair income. The women involved in the project report that the benefits to them go beyond money, it also helps give them a sense of independence, business management and confidence.

L’Occitane shares the secret to eternal youth this November with its New Divine Range

The Immortelle Divine skin care range that is already the best selling in the world has now come to India to mark the onset of the festive season.
Divine Range is a unique range with unique results.
With a new formulation, L’OCCITANE has introduced a new complex of 7 naturally derived active ingredients, which dramatically boosts the already impressive properties of immortelle plant extracts. 
The legendary flower of Corsica is the ultimate secret of the Divine range that L’Occitane protects in a 5th patent. This wild plant with the mysterious and poetic name “l’Immortelle” possesses many properties that L’OCCITANCE en Provence has been researching for over ten years in order to perfect its anti-aging skincare products.
It is a flower that never fades, even once picked.
Let’s feel special with L’Occitane’s extra-ordinary range- IMMORTELLE DIVINE
1. DIVINE LOTION 200ML Rs 3300: The lotion is essentially a toner that is crucial to a cleansing, toning & moisturizing routine. It is a rich softening lotion with an enveloping freshness.
THE PERFORMANCE – Maintains skin’s balance and helps accelerate cellular renewal
2. DIVINE EXTRACT 30ML Rs 6300: A serum with a fresh and velvety gel-cream texture that contains an exceptionally high concentration of active ingredients
THE PERFORMANCE – Visibly restores the overall structure of the face by helping restore definition to facial contours and improving firmness. Boosts the effectiveness of the Divine Cream
3. DIVINE CREAM 50ML Rs 6200 – A cream with a rich, smooth texture that gives an immediate feeling of comfort. 
THE PERFORMANCE – Acts at the heart of cells to help to visibly correct all the signs of ageing. Bursting with vitality, the skin glows with beauty.
4. DIVINE EYES 15ML Rs 3700: A fresh, silky gel-cream specially formulated for the fragile eye area. 
THE PERFORMANCE – It Smoothens, firms and brightens the eye area. For 72% of women, the eyes look visibly younger. 
The products will be available at all L’Occitane Stores in November
Essential oils from Iraya
As the chill starts setting in the air, our skin asks for an intense care to keep it moisturized and hydrated. Make essential oils as a part of your daily skincare regime and enjoy it’s multiple benefits on your body.
Natural essential oil therapies are the age old ways of rejuvenation and relaxation. It carries the physical properties of flowers and plants in a highly concentrated. It’s the perfect ingredient for personal care as it is well absorbed by our skin leaving it soft and nourished. Along with the benefits on our skin, its best suited for therapeutic treatments such as stimulation, relaxation, pain relief and healing. Use them for your aroma therapy, or blend it with carrier oil and massage them into your skin, or add them to your bath water for a soothing journey.
Choose from the list of following essential oils available at Iraya.
Sensual Blend- Neroli & Lavender: Rs 545
Comforting Blend – Lavender & Rosemary: Rs 545
Energising Blend – Bitter Orange & Cinnamon: Rs 545
Lavender (Indian) Single: Rs 345
Lemongrass Single: Rs 345
Ylang Ylang Single: Rs 345
Peppermint Single: Rs 345
Eucalyptus Single: Rs 345
Basil Single: Rs 345
Shop online: http://iraya.in/

Iraya Introduces New Papaya Massage Gel

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Iraya Introduces New Papaya Massage Gel

Massage all together is completely different concept were massage helps to reduce stress in the skin and adjoining tissues by increasing the blood circulation and improve its nutrition by eliminating toxin, also help to moisturize, and soften dry skin, improve your skins suppleness, encourages cell regeneration, improves skin’s color and tone.

Iraya’s Indulging Papaya Massage Gel made with fresh papaya pieces, is ideal to eliminate dead skin cells & to reduce the signs of premature aging. Made with a blend of plant & herb extracts, it helps even the skin tone and improves skin’s firmness & hydration. It is a unique formulation that glides easily on the skin during massage, without leaving an oily feeling. It improves blood circulation, reinforces skin cells and dislodges deep-seated toxins. This has a very special ingredient that makes it amazingly exclusive with the incorporation of Zemea Propanediol this is derived from Corn Sugar & so this makes it a natural product this as whole ingredient reduces the use of other ingredients that possess properties as humectants, emollient, antimicrobial, solvent, antifungal, moisturizer, viscosity modifier.


Quantity: 200gm

Price: Rs.745/-

Availability:

1. Iraya Store, G29, 30 Ground Flr, G7 Mall, Seven Bunglow, J.P.Road, Versova, Mumbai-400053

Contact No.: 022-26326837, 022-65732377


2. Iraya Store:DLF Promenade, 301A, Level-II,Vasant Kunj Mall, Nelson Mandela Marg, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi-70
 Contact No.:011-41026653


Please visit our website www.iraya.in  or mail us at info@iraya,in for further details.

P.S: PR Info

Iraya Fruit and Nut Scrub Review

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Iraya Fruit and Nut Scrub Review

Iraya Botanicals has amazing products and all hand made and herbal ingredients with no parabens and preservatives. Read more about it in my previous post  here.

Claims to rejuvenate and add a glow..

What the Company claims and Ingredients:

MRP: Around Rs. 150/- to 200/- for 50 g

Its a brown scrub with small granules which are fine and not very harsh..has a pleasant smell. It has a gel like consistency as you can see..and as it spreads along smoothly..you do not need much quantity.

Pros:

1. Its a very mild scrub and would suit people with sensitive skin also.
2. Has a very nice pleasant smell.
3. It does scrub well and makes the skin soft and smooth as claimed.
4. I liked the natural ingredients of fruits and nuts.
5. NO parabens.
6. Not tested on animals and 100% veg.
7. Well priced for the quality.
8. As it has a gel like consistency and spreads nicely ..you do no need much and it will last long.

Cons:

1. Its a glass jar and has to be handled with care…and one has to dip fingers to get the product..which would become difficult at the end for the remaining product.
2. You cannot carry it along with you.
3.  Availability is an issue with Iraya as you only get it at selected Spas.

Rating:

Quality: 4.5/5
Value for money: 4.5/5
Availability: 3/5

Overall Rating: 4/5

Would I buy it again: Yes…love it…in fact want to try more and more of Iraya.

Where can you find it:

In Mumbai: Hyatt Regency (Club Prana) Grand Hyatt (Club Oasis) J.W. Marriott (Quan Spa)
Westin Mumbai (HeavenlySpa ) Radisson, Alibaug (Mandara Spa)

In New Delhi: Shangri – la (Health Club) The Leela, Gurgaon (Lavanya Spa) Westin Sohna, Gurgaon (Heavenly Spa) Hyatt Regency

In Goa: Park Hyatt (Sereno Spa)    Goa Marriott (Blu Spa)    The Zuri Varca (Maya Spa)

In Chennai: Radisson GRT (Bodhi Spa)    Courtyard by Marriott (Health Club)

In Kolkotta: Fort Raichak (Anaya Spa)    Swissotel    Aikya Spa

In Hyderabad: Westin Mindspace (Heavenly Spa)    Marriott Hyderabad (Health Club)

In Jaipur: Jai Mahal Palace (The Spa at Jai Mahal)

In Pune: Westin Pune (Heavenly Spa)    Hyatt Regency    Pune Marriott Hotel & Convection Centre

In Bangalore: The Zuri (Maya Spa)

In Nashik: The Gateway Hotel

In Lucknow: Taj Residency

I think these products are surely worth a try…and I am sure many of you will find your Holy Grail in them 🙂

Have you tried Iraya ?

Iraya Wild Lime Purifying Face Wash Review

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Iraya Wild Lime Purifying Face Wash Review


About Iraya: Iraya is right now divided into four parts..
  • Iraya Ayurveda
  • Iraya Botanicals
  • Iraya Bath and Shower
  • Iraya Spa at Home
They are shorty coming up with Iraya Fresh and Iraya Skinceuticals.They only use handmade products and all products are actually manufactured by Sadatan Labs. They do not test on animals,have no parabens and all products are made from naturally derived ingredients and with ayurvedic formulae. Currently they are only available at the Famous Spas. But they have started their first flagship store at G7 mall in Versova in Mumbai. Check out more here

What the Company claims: Wild Lime Purifying Face Wash
Deep cleanses, helps to remove excess sebum, oils and pollutants.
For normal to oily acne prone skin • wildlime, neem, indian sarsaparilla, rosemary, juniper berry

This is a part of their Botanicals range.
I am not sure about the price…but it would be around Rs. 150/- to 200/- for 150ml.

First of all the packaging is very nice..its a square bottle with a pump dispensor..though not travel friendly.

It looks very similar to my HG Himalaya Neem but its a little thicker and has an EXOTIC smell..!!

How I use it: Though its a normal face wash..I found it to be more effective this way. I take some of the gel and massage on my moist face well for 2-3 minutes and wash off later.

Pros:

1. Has all natural ingredients.
2. NO parabens and chemicals. NO SLS.
3. It does what it claims !! It cleanses well and leaves skin squeaky clean.
4. Skin feels soft,clean and nice…no dry or stretchy feeling.
5. It has an amazinggg smell !!
6. No slippery feeling or that film left on skin feeling.
7. I like the square bottle and pump dispensor..does not waste product too.
8. Being all herbal and of this quality..its priced well.

Cons:

1. Not easily available. Only at Famous Spas right now.
2. Not travel friendly.
3. Does not foam much coz it does not have SLS..though I like it this way.

Rating:

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

Overall Rating: 4/5

Would I buy it again: YES…obviously…This is by far the best face wash I have used !!!

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