India recently became the first South-Asian country to ban the import of animal-tested cosmetics. We think this a huge step towards promoting a more compassionate way of living in the country, and becoming conscious about how our actions affect other sentient beings on our planet. Dear Earth’s Skin and Hair care products have always embodied these values. All our products are organic, handmade, 100% vegan and cruelty-free. Our products are registered vegan by the Vegan Society, UK and certified cruelty-free & vegan by PETA India.
To encourage you to explore cruelty-free skincare, we bring you the #BeautyWithHumanity contest.
The rules are simple:
1) Follow us on Twitter – @dearearthindia and @bhumika_t
2) Like our FB page – Dear Earth and New Love
3) Tell us why you want to switch to cruelty-free skincare products.
3 participants whose entries touch our hearts will each win Dear Earth products worth Rs. 500! You entry can either be a tweet with the hashtag #beautywithhumanity, or you can leave a comment on New Love’s Facebook page or you can post a comment here. Your entry can be as short, or as long as you want – as long as your sentiments shine through!
The contest starts today, 15 November 2014 and ends on Friday, 21 November, 2014. Open only to residents of India.
Stay Beautiful. Stay Compassionate. Join the tribe.
Good Luck!
Update: Message from the Dear Earth Team.
Thank you so much for your wonderful and heartfelt responses – we are floored! Compassion is at the very core of Dear Earth, and it is heartening to know that so many of you share our passion for ensuring that no living beings are harmed in our quest for beauty. We hope you had fun, and that this contest has encouraged more of you to explore vegan, organic and cruelty-free skin and hair-care.
The winners are:
1) Saumya Pant 2) Rekha Sriramagiri 3) Jhilmil Saha
Congratulations to the winners! Please inbox us your Name and complete contact info as a message on our Facebook page. You will soon be receiving Dear Earth products to get started on your cruelty-free skincare journey. Cheers to Bhumika, and NewLove-MakeUp for hosting the contest.
Do connect with us on our Twitter and Facebook for more conversations on beauty, skincare, nature, sustainability and the environment.
Herbalife SKIN Launched in India around Mid October 2014
•Solution-based skin care nutrition for younger and healthier-looking skin
•Fast results in just 7 days*
•Heena Sidhu, ace Indian pistol shooter & “Fresh face” of Herbalife is the brand ambassador for Herbalife SKIN
Solution-based skin care nutrition with optimized Formula, Feel and Fast Results. Herbalife SKIN products have been formulated with an optimum blend of Vitamin B3 and antioxidant Vitamins C and E, and Aloe Vera to get softer, smoother, more radiant skin and diminish fine lines and wrinkles. Created to replenish and rejuvenate the skin with fast results, Herbalife SKIN has been clinically proven to produce visible results in just 7 days*. The Herbalife SKIN range is paraben-free, sulfate-free** and dermatologist tested.
Made with fruit extracts, essential oils, plant enzymes, chamomile, and antioxidant vitamins, the SKIN line is unisex and is suitable for all skin types.
The Line Minimizing Serum, Daily Glow Moisturizer and Night Replenishing Cream have been clinically proven to improve the skin softness, smoothness, radiance, glow and luminosity in 7 days. The Firming Eye Gel and Hydrating Eye Cream, Line Minimizing Serum, Daily Glow Moisturizer and Night Replenishing Cream reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles significantly in 7 days.
So I was asked to take this 7 Day challenge comprising these 5 products mentioned above. And I was up for it. I like natural products which are paraben and chemical free.
About the products:
Firming Eye Gel: Helps improve the appearance of the delicate eye area by increasing your skin’s elasticity.*
Helps improve the appearance of firmness to the eye area.*
Contains revitalizing cucumber extract.
Suitable for all skin types.
Ophthalmologist tested.
Paraben-free. Dermatologist tested.
Exclusively formulated with: Vitamins B3, antioxidant Vitamins C and E and Aloe Vera, Cucumber extract
MRP: Rs.2240/- for 15 mL airless pump
Hydrating Eye Cream: Minimizes the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles around the eyes, an area which has a lower amount of both sweat and oil glands, making it highly susceptible to dehydration.
Clinically tested to show a significant increase in the skin’s moisture over eight hours.*
Suitable for all skin types.
Ophthalmologist tested.
Paraben-free. Dermatologist tested.
Exclusively formulated with: Vitamins B3, antioxidant Vitamins C and E and Aloe Vera, Macadamia nut oil, Cucumber extract, Peptide
MRP: Rs.2240/- for 15 mL airless pump
Line Minimizing Serum: This multi-functional serum helps diminish the visible signs of aging.*
AM/PM use helps maximize your results.
Reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
Clinically tested to show remarkable improvement in skin softness, smoothness, radiance, glow and luminosity in just seven days.*
Suitable for all skin types.
Paraben-free. Dermatologist tested.
Exclusively formulated with: Vitamin B3, antioxidant Vitamins C and E and Aloe Vera, Chestnut seed extract, Peptide
MRP: Rs.3205/- for 30 mL airless pump
Daily Glow Moisturizer: All-purpose hydrating lotion with illuminating properties to give your face a healthy glow. Skin looks radiant, even without makeup.
Clinically tested to show that skin looks more glowing and feels softer and smoother in just seven days.†
Clinically shown to double skin’s moisture for eight hours.‡
This product is ideal for any occasion where you want your skin to look fresh and silky soft or when you just want some light-weight moisture.
Perfect for men and women and suitable for all skin types.
Paraben free. Dermatologist tested.
Exclusively formulated with: Vitamin B3, antioxidant Vitamins C and E and Aloe Vera, Sunflower seed oil, Spilanthes Acmella Flower Extract, Macadamia nut oil, Olive oil, Sesame seed oil
MRP: Rs.2414/- for 30 mL airless pump
Replenishing Night Cream: This rich, luxurious cream helps deliver much needed moisture to the skin at night. Long-term hydration allows you to awaken with softer, smoother skin.
Clinically tested to show skin looks smoother and feels softer in just seven days.*
Provides noticeable improvement of overall skin complexion and luminosity in just one week.*
Clinically tested to show skin’s moisture is doubled for eight hours.†
Suitable for all skin types.
Paraben free. Dermatologist tested.
Exclusively formulated with: Vitamins B3, antioxidant Vitamins C and E and Aloe Vera, Sunflower seed oil, Macadamia seed oil, Olive fruit oil, Sesame seed oil, Spilanthes Acmella Flower Extract
MRP: Rs.2414/- for 30 mL airless pump
To start with, I loved the packaging and the three layers. Very well protected, small and handy, travel friendly. All have Step No. written on them like these have 3,4 and 5 for Eye Cream, Serum and Moisturiser/Night Cream.
Since it was a 7 day challenge, I used it continuously for 7 days. Then again took a break for 2-3 days to see the changes in the skin, and then was using it again. Sometimes of late, I have been using 1-2 out of all and such and not following the entire regime since I have already tested.
My review would be based on using all the 5 products together for 7 days as a challenge, and I will also add some points for the product individually.
Starting with the Firming Eye Gel, its a clear transparent gel which needs to be applied delicately on the entire eye area up and down including the sides. You can feel the cooling effect and the firming too within a minute or two. Sometimes it burnt slightly, not sure if the skin was too dry or for what reason.
The Firming Eye Gel is followed by the Hydrating Eye Cream. Its a nice creamy formula and again lightly applied all over the eye.
Of the 2 products together, few things I would like to mention: Use very very little quantity like the minutest pump on your ring finger. Blend both the ring fingers and very lightly dab or massage the eye area. DO NOT take a pea sized amount of this! I did this mistake in the first 1-2 days. The product used was too much and whenever too much eye product is used, your eyes get a little swollen the next day like you get the under bags coz the product seeps in. Also it does not really require too much qty, the minutest is enough.
I would say one can skip the Firming Gel and go only for the Hydrating Cream. Even if you compare the formulation mentioned above, both have the same, in fact Hydrating Cream has extra and I really like the creamy Hydrating Cream.
One thing I noticed is, whenever I stopped using the eye creams, the inside corner of my upper eye became very very dry and that has never been so before! I am not really sure if the skin got used to the cream or the cream has that effect that it needs to be used continuously. If its the later, I am a little scared, coz I do not want my skin to get used to a particular thing forever.
Coming to the Line Minimizing Serum which is the next step after the eye creams. I used this twice in a day along with the eye creams. So these 3 products were fixed at both times, followed by a Daily Moisturizer or a Night Cream for AM/PM. I do not have wrinkles, so I did not see a major difference which I can talk about. Its a white colored light water based cream.But its very light in texture and got absorbed nicely. Skin did feel softer and smoother eventually.
The Daily Glow Moisturizer was white colored thick cream like in texture and the Replenishing Night Cream had similar texture but its light yellow in color. You need a tiny quantity of both here again. Since these are rich and heavy, even a tiny quantity is more than enough for moisturization. I never felt the need for any other moisturiser.
In fact, I am not a fan of layering products, so using 4 products at a time was a little heavy for my skin and it left a little sheen, for which I used to dab a tissue at the end. But never once did it broke me out or anything.
When you check the ingredients, you would find all nice and pure stuff good for the skin from Walnut Oil, Rosemary Oil to Olive Oil, Sunflower Oil and eye creams have Cucumber extracts.
When all 5 products used together, I would say, my skin never felt so moisturized and hydrated, which is amazing for the winters too. Skin is softer, smoother with less visible lines and pores and there is no redness with a very very even skin tone. In my previous OOTD, I mentioned about how I am loving my skin these days and I have those pictures with no makeup on but just this regime and a lipstick.
Also these days I step out without any ounce of makeup on most of the days, not even a tinted moisturizer coz I don’t even feel the need to. I think I got to try this range at the perfect moment as my skin is more than ready for the wedding now 😀 I would definitely recommend this for brides-to-be. Also since I took a break in between, I can tell your skin would still remain soft and plump and would not return to how it was, as with most creams. Only the eye cream I am not sure of, if my skin has got used to,or if its the weather.
But the issues are its only available via a representative and also its super expensive! I think the reps might be having a good deal on the entire kit though, not really sure, would check on that. (I saw the entire Herbalife combo on Snapdeal once for Rs.13,500/-) One may skip the Firming Eye gel though, and maybe the Line Minimizing Serum if it is not really required.
Highly recommended! This stuff works.
Currently I am testing new products, but I might switch back to these just before the wedding 😀
Rating: 4.25/5
Have you ever tried Herbalife Skin products? What do you think?
Remember the last time I told you about the pros and cons of bikini waxing and bikini laser. Read it HERE. I got my 1st bikini laser session at Kaya Skin Clinic and also shared my experience.
And now after the 2nd session, here is an update.
At first, let me tell you, with just 1 session, the growth had reduced to half! Like literally half. This time for the 2nd session, the doctor gave a higher reading, which I understood from they way she was explaining the practitioner and was already scared.
There are generally two different frequency settings prescribed by the doctor, higher for the upper area where there is more thick and coarse growth and a lower frequency for the main sensitive area.
I had mentioned about the pre and post care in the previous post,how they keep the anesthetic cream (Prilox) for 45 minutes before the laser and things to avoid post laser,etc.
Since the frequency was higher this time, it hurt!! I won’t lie, this time it did hurt on the upper area and after 2-3 lines when it became a little unbearable, the practitioner lowered the frequency level and it was much better. The main area had a lower frequency and that was still bearable.
Always tell your practitioner to lower the frequency if its unbearable for you, there is generally a range given by the doctor. And its completely fine if the laser is at a lesser frequency, not that you wouldn’t get the desired results, the laser light will still find the dark hair follicle and burn it.
Its been more than 2 weeks now since I got my 2nd session done and I am super happy to tell you guys that there is like hardly any growth! It must be around 25-30% that too not much on the upper area. It feels so nice. And its very important from hygiene point of view too.
My 3rd session would be on 1st or 2nd December just before the wedding. (I hope so, if the periods,etc cooperate)
I would update you guys in January now about the 3rd session and the growth.
Did any of you try bikini waxing or bikini laser ? Do let me know in the comments below 🙂
This time around I planned my OOTD keeping my new orange bag and my favourite black studded pumps in focus. I have hardly accessorized.
The top has dull gold thread and pearl detailing on the neck, so I skipped a neck piece and went for simple pearl Aldo studs.
I only wore a Daniel Wellington watch, so the full focus is on my bright bright orange bag and the lovely shoes.
This crocodile print bag is exactly the same as the one I have in black and you guys have seen in most of my OOTD’s and which I absolutely love. (I had shared it HERE as a part of my wishlist.)
And the new Dune London black studded pumps are also my latest love. (Just look at them! I can adore them forever) Dune London has a store in Palladium in Mumbai for those who are interested.
I also added this beige light drawstring trench, which is perfect for fall/winter and places like Mumbai where it is not too cold.
Loving my skin these days! I have absolutely no makeup/base on the face except my Ruby Woo 😀
Outfit Details:
Top: HERE
Bag: HERE
Denims: Forever 21
Shoes: Dune London
Watch: Daniel Wellington
Trench: HERE
On lips: MAC Ruby Woo (I think I am obsessed :D)
I hope you liked the outfit. Do let me know in the comments below 🙂
MemeBox Special #34 Whole Grain 2- Review and Unboxing
Hey everyone,
Read about MeMeBox HERE and check out my previous boxes HERE and HERE.
This time they sent me this Whole Grain 2 Box, I had seen a few Whole Grain 1 Boxes and they looked quite interesting. So I immediately checked out what all products does it have, the inquisitive me :p And I loved all 6 and was eager to receive the box and try the stuff out.
Though my box was opened and checked by customs this time around, saw the tapes used for repacking, but thankfully no customs charged! :phew:
About the box: Whole grains are gentle enough for even the most sensitive types of skin, yet powerful enough to buff away dead skin cells and encourage surface cell turnover! Whole grains will leave skin feeling silky soft, smooth and glowing. Rich in vitamins A and E, whole grains are full of antioxidants that promote cell respiration and also stimulate the production of anti-inflammatory compounds, slowing down the aging process.
Product Description: Made from galactomyces extracts, black yeast extracts, and snail filtrate extracts, this emulsion works to replenish and tighten up the skin for a more elastic and lively complexion overall
How To Use: After toner application, apply an adequate amount of the emulsion evenly over your face and pat it in for full absorbance.
I am not really a fan of whitening and lightening creams and soaps, I don’t really believe in them. This one claims to even out skin tone, help fade scars and brighten skin. Maybe I would try, not sure, lets see.
Product Description: Makeup can only hide. Don’t just hide – when you can fix with Whitening Cream. Enriched with high concentrates of rice bran extracts, this cream works to even out skin tone and brighten up complexion so you appear more lively and awake. It’ll instantly brighten up the dark spots on your face for a healthier-looking complexion.
More Information:
As a mild cream, giving you a enriched yet smooth feeling, it is made with natural PC (Phosphatidinnyl Cholin) extracted from soybeans and squalene; thus it is very skin-friendly and forms thin PC film on the skin which is the Ideal Moisture System to minimize the loss of skin moisture. It is rich in more than 20 natural cosmetic ingredients and thus it provides plentiful nourishment for skin. It is not stick(y) at all, and has a good skin-friendliness. Thus it can be quickly absorbed deep in to the skin. (With the Nano Enrichment Technology, the active ingredients of cosmetic ingredients are quickly absorbed.) It has high and dual moisturizing capabilities which provide moisture and help prevent moisture loss. Thus it always helps to keep the skin moisturized. It steadily delivers whitening ingredients and anti-wrinkle ingredients to skin by using the patented biological process. Skin lotion, as an emulsion type, is excellent in moisturizing skin and supplying moisture to skin.
Product Description: 100% naturally-derived and hand-made, Young Face’s Natural Soap’s formula is made from mung beans [which are ] highly effective for soothing irritated skin and treating excessive blemishes, freckles and sagging skin. Mung beans are known to be rich in saponine, vitamin, calcium and protein as well.
How To Use: It’s recommended to be use with a bubble net because handmade soaps tend to soften faster.
Seven DIAS Medi Anti-Blemish Serum: $29.00 for 40ml
Product Description: Made from germinating soybean, mung bean, brown rice, barley, sophora root extracts, centella asiatica and pomegranate extracts, the Medi Anti-Blemish Serum has proven to be very effective in soothing, replenishing and treating skin troubles and blemishes for a cleaner, smoother complexion.
Key Ingredients: Fermented grain -5 Complex, AC Control EX07, Sophora extract, Centella asiatica Urban extract, chajeoncho extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Young Face Nu-ruk Natural Mask & Scrub: $5 for 50g
Product Description: Nuruk is a type of kneaded flour used in the fermentation process of making fermented alcohol. The kojic acid created when Nuruk goes though fermentation is highly acknowledged for its moisturizing, brightening and anti-wrinkle effects.
How To Use: Mix a spoonful of Nuruk powder with water, milk, honey, or plain yogurt. After cleansing, spread the mixture evenly over your face, place a gauze over over and apply another layer of the pack. Rest for 10-20 minutes, remove everything and rinse off with warm water. It is most recommended to be used 1-3 times a week and must be stored in a refrigerator.
From Nature e-Choice Wash Oatmeal Body Scrub:$5.00 for 110g
Product Description: Enriched with world-renown superfood – oatmeal and walnut – the Wash Oatmeal Body Scrub is rich in vitamin, lysine, protein, fiber, calcium, tryptophan, and antioxidant components and thus works to gently exfoliate dead skin cells, deep cleanse, and nourish your body all at the same time!
Key Ingredients: Water , Oatmeal, Nut shell
With the box costing $23 and $6.99 shipping, you get a box worth $119 value!! Absolutely recommend it! Some of the products are fabulous.
I like the Oatmeal Body Scrub. Looking forward to try the Young Face soap and powder. Anti- Blemish Serum sounds good too. Would update you guys with the review when I use them.
Use this coupon code to get $5 off- November $5 coupon code on $30 or more (S&H and taxes do not apply): WSROOM and T146FF
Have you tried the MemeBox? Any whole grain skincare ?
Mastering the classic cat eye comes easy with Revlon’s latest innovation in longwear color. Introducing new RevlonColorStay Skinny™ Liquid Liner, an all-day liquid liner with an ultra-fine tip
that delivers intensely pigmented color for the ultimate skinny liner look.
The 0.1 mm applicator tip of ColorStay Skinny™ Liquid Liner provides mistake-proof control allowing you to apply bold, even color with a master hand. Three intensely pigmented shades
enhance eyes with sleek, precise lines for a look that lasts all day.
SHADES: Black Out, Green Spark, Electric Blue
SUGGESTED RETAIL PRICE: Rs 725
Faces Ultime Pro Lip Creme
FACES Cosmetics launches a revolutionary product in the ULTIME PRO range- LIP CRÈME.
Inspired by colors of mesmerizing cocktails, FACES ULTIME PRO LIP CRÈME gives you the color intensity of the lipstick and luster of a gloss. ULTIME PRO LIP CRÈME is an absolutely super soft, smooth and moisturizing lip-gloss that promises one stroke hi shine coverage. Infused with maximum staining pigments the formula gives fully opaque, transfer, bleed & feather resistant lip color that stays put for long hours.
This non-sticky LIP CREME comes with a doe-foot sponge applicator which picks up the right quantity of the product and helps in achieving absolute coverage. It glides effortlessly on the lips and the super light texture gives you lip smacking comfort!!
The bold pigmentation is featured in a variety of high impact shades inspired by the Cocktail flavors. From a wild flirty Fuchsia Sparkler and luscious rouge Bloody Mary to a refreshing juicy Hawaiin Orange intensify your look with the UTLIME PRO LIP CRÈME in any of the vivid cocktail color and cast a magic spell!
How to Use: Wear it alone or over the lipstick to create the look of fuller more voluptuous lips.
Step Out In Style with the All New Pantene Pro-Vitamin Oil
Get the 24 – hour nourishment of the
non-sticky hair oil inspite of staying outdoors!
v The new Pantene Pro-Vitamin Hair Oil instilled
with an almond oil formula which gives your hair 24-hour nourishment
v Its non-sticky nourishing quality infuses the hair with strength and prevents hair fall
Gone are the days when one would refrain from stepping out of the house with the fright of embarrassment caused by oily hair. Pantene, for the first, launches a Pro-Vitamin Hair Oil instilled with an almond oil formula which gives your hair 24-hour nourishment, infusing it with strength and thereby, preventing hair fall. More importantly, its an amalgamation of completely non-sticky and nourishing qualities, making it an ideal oil meant for outdoors – almost like a fashion accessory, you’d love to flaunt without any embarrassment! Apart from the wide gamut of benefits it lends your hair with, the oil is a perfect accomplice for styling, strengthening, nourishing and reaping the benefits of the advanced Pro-V almond oil formula all at the same time.
“Pantene’s Pro-V Hair Oil is not just any ordinary oil that you apply, but one that enhances your look and ups your fashion quotient; Oil that you can step out with because it’s stickiness is barely noticeable,” says face of Pantene, Shilpa Shetty.
The key behind the efficacy of all Pantene products lies in Pro-Vitamin B5, otherwise known as Panthenol, which has remarkable qualities to improve and maintain healthy hair, its strength and elasticity. Studies have revealed that Pro-Vitamins penetrate deep into the cortex of each hair strand. The two ingredients that make-up Pantene’s Pro-Vitamin complex – Panthenol and Panthenyl Ethyl Ether – are carefully coupled in the formulation to restore health and shine from within.
Explains Pantene Hair Expert Coleen Khan, “I personally am of the opinion that oiling is extremely beneficial for your hair but I have seen many girls refrain from oiling due to the stickiness. Almond oil in particular has exceptional benefits! Being a rich source of magnesium it works wonders in preventing hair fall. What’s more, Pantene’s Pro-V oil promises to nourish your hair and prevent the stickiness altogether!”
A recent global study conducted on ageing skin proves that women today are ageing faster than the past generations. Indian dermatologist Dr. Nina Madnani, renowned Consultant in Dermatology and Aesthetic Medicine talks about it here keeping the Indian women skin in picture.
Women today experience skin ageing faster than women in past generations!
Modern women today face a myriad of increasing stresses that not only have an impact on their health and overall well-being, but can take its toll on skin. From physical stress arising from less sleep, an increasing amount of sugar in our diets and rising pollution levels; to emotional and mental stress faced in everyday life; these stresses shift the optimal balance that enables us to look and feel our best.
Rising emotional stress
With the rise of globalization, increasing urbanization and economic pressures, comes an upsurge in stress levels. A recent study conducted by Olay reveals, Emotional stress from work, finance or relationships, have recently been found to have significant physiological effects on skin. The increasing amount of stress faced is so prevalent that an emerging specialty known as psychodermatology, which focuses on the psychological components of what causes skin to look poorly has arisen.
It was found that psychological stress can go as far as to weaken one’s skin barrier function allowing more irritants, allergens and infectious agents to penetrate the skin and cause problems, as well as shortens the molecular countdown mechanism in our cells and may explain how stress causes us to age more quickly.
According to Dr. Nina Madnani P&G Dermatologist says, “A modern day life with its multitude of stresses has a significant role to play in the rapid ageing of the skin. There is a presence of Properdin or factor P which is stress induced and often occurs during anxiety or a stressful situation. Properdin is known to play a role in tissue inflammation which can be caused due to rising levels of stress. Not many people are aware but your stress levels have a direct impact on your skin.
Early signs of aging such as dark circles, dull, blotchy skin with freckles or lentigenes, are evident as early as the late teens and early twenties. Hence skin care as a preventive measure should start in the 20s with products which contain Vit C, anti-inflammatory agents like niacinamide, sunscreens. Products such as Olay total effects include Vitaniacin which is a key ingredient that fights the changing skin needs. Products containing retinol, CoQ10, Alfa-hydroxy acids, etc can be added, followed by peptides, and introduction of procedures. It’s no use waking up in your 40 s and expecting products to work miracles after all the damage is done. Olay Total Effects simple to follow regimen is a one stop solution for women who are constantly on the go without being able to give any time to their skin.”
Changing lifestyles and increased physical stress
On top of mental and emotional stress, the impact of physical stress in the form of UV exposure, cigarette smoke, pollution and poor dietary choices have all long been proven to have a direct biological impact on our skin. And changing lifestyle trends are contributing to an increase in physical stress in modern society.
1. Less sleep
Firstly, the lack of sufficient sleep as a result of an ‘always-on’ culture can affect one’s appearance. A poll conducted in the US found that 95% of respondents use some type of electronics at least a few nights a week in the hour before bed. This ‘always-on’ culture that comes with the proliferation of digital screens in our daily lives has a tangible effect on our bodies: The light exposure has the effect of suppressing melatonin, the hormone which helps promote sleep.
This can result in people getting less sleep than they need. A study in the US found that sleep duration in adults adolescents had decreased by 1-2 hours per night. But how does this affect our appearance and skin? It’s intuitive that sleep deprivation affects our appearance. Studies have shown that sleep-deprived people are in fact perceived as less healthy and less attractive. Further research has revealed sleep deprivation can weaken the skin barrier and slow its ability to renew itself.
Dr. Nina Madnani adds perspective on the research, “Modern lifestyles have deprived women of sleep. The sleep patterns have been altered, further leading to hormonal imbalance. Your skin needs certain amount of sleep because sleep acts as a recovery phase from all the stress during the day. The “pores” on the skin are actually the openings of pilo-sebaceous follicles which self-cleanse. In order to de-stress the skin, there are specialized creams which work at different levels, and need to be in contact with the skin for several hours without being affected with sweating etc. hence at night when the application is done on a cleansed face, the cream serves to be more effective.”
2. More sugar
“A healthy intake of food definitely shows its effects on the skin, but today healthy food has been taken over by food with high glycemic index, genetic modification, and fraught with chemicals. Excessive intake of sugar gives a rise to the insulin in the body which is a direct cause for inflation on the skin,” says Dr. Madnani
Against this backdrop of increasing mental stress and decreasing sleep comes a third phenomenon: an increasing consumption of sugar due to the proliferation of processed foods and beverages. To understand what sugar does to our skin, we need look no further than coffee and the process of caramelization. Coffee beans start off fresh and green, but when heat is applied, they gradually turn brown and take on complex aromas. This is due to the small amounts of sugar present in the coffee beans are being transformed in a chemical process known as glycation.
Glycation also takes place in our skin, although in ways that do not require heat. As a result of the reaction between sugar and the proteins in our skin, Advanced Glycosylation End products (AGEs) are formed. The more sugar is present, the more AGEs are formed. Unlike the flavor enriching process that chefs strive to achieve with food, AGEs are largely unwelcome: They cause our skin to stiffen and even take on a yellowish hue. In other words, glycation is a significant cause of skin ageing.
3. Higher levels of pollution
It is well known that air pollution is a source of free radicals that damage our skin cells and ultimately age our skin. While reports suggest that air pollution in North America and Europe is either declining or leveling out, thanks to stringent government regulations on emissions, emissions in Asia have been climbing steeply, due to its rapid economic growth, and appear to have surpassed the levels in North America and Europe. This rise in air pollution is yet another worrying stressor that can cause signs of ageing to appear earlier than they should.
The quest for youthful skin in an increasingly stressful world
The relationship between stress and skin is clear and while both emotional and physical stress have plagued us since time memorial, increased stressors are not making it any easier to maintain young, healthy looking skin in the 21st century. These stresses can take its toll on women’s skin – by weakening skin’s renewal power, lose its elasticity, or take on an unflattering yellowish hue, ultimately causing it to age more quickly.
In an age where we are fighting an uphill battle for fair and youthful skin, the question that begs is, is your current skincare powerful enough to fight these extra stressors?
Pioneering research on skin aging in Indian women has brought to light new evidence that gives reason to rethink what skin aging looks like, and at what age it may appear. It was revealed that caring for your skin at an early age can make a significant difference in keeping the signs of aging at bay. According to Dr. Nina Madnani, women who took followed an effective skincare regimen at an early age to overcome the effects on the skin due to a hectic lifestyle have significantly less fine lines and wrinkles than women who overlooked their skin amid chaotic schedules. Hence early skincare helps to reduce the signs of aging.
To effectively address skin ageing concerns, women should be aware of not just fine lines and wrinkles, but all 7 signs of ageing which are:
I am 26 and soon would be turning 27 in one and a half month. I think its better to start taking care of your skin and include an anti-ageing regime also in your skincare as soon as possible. These factors stated above are definitely more rampant these days, and were not much of an issue in the previous days. Women are surely ageing faster and I believe prevention is better than cure. In terms of ageing skin, there is no cure as such except for botox or those chemical treatments. I would be including Olay regime in my skincare soon.
Do you guys believe women age faster these days ? What do you do to prevent your skin from ageing ?
All Good Scents EDP Love & Joy,Evoke,Lolette Review
Hey guys,
Today I am reviewing perfumes again, after the recent Estée Lauder Modern Muse, now its time for these babies.
About All Good Scents: Much like musical notes make up a song fragrance notes are necessary to make a perfume. Overall, there are three note scales that when blended together create the perfume’s fragrant accord. All Good Scents has based its LOGO on this pertinent allegory of the perfume world- The Perfume Pyramid.
APPLICATION:
Top Notes: (Within 5 minutes) The initial whiff, the first few seconds of the perfume. The top notes of a fragrance are generally the lightest of all the notes. They are recognized immediately upon application of the perfume. Common fragrance top notes include citrus (lemon, orange zest, bergamot), light fruits (grapefruit, berries) and herbs (clary sage, lavender).
Heart Notes: (6 to 8 hours) The heart notes, make an appearance once the top notes evaporate. A perfume’s heart is often a smooth combination of floral or fruit tones. Common fragrance heart notes include geranium, rose, lemongrass, ylang ylang, lavender, neroli and jasmine.
Base Notes: (8+ hours) The base notes are the final fragrance notes that appear once the top & heart notes have evaporated. These often, rich notes linger on the skin for hours after the heart notes have dissipated. Common fragrance base notes include cedar wood, sandalwood, vanilla, amber, patchouli, oak moss and musk.
They have a separate range for men and women. And within men and women, they have a premium EDP Range and the Essentials Range for daily wear.
Today I am reviewing the Premium Range EDP for Women which are Love & Joy, Evoke and Lolette.
About the Premium Range: Exquisitely distilled fragrances from rare blossoms and exotic ingredients. Celebrating the spirit of the Venus in you.
Evoke For the Femme Fatale: Envelop yourself with this sensual fragrance and spice up your evening. Leave a lingering, passionate scent whenever you move. It’s intoxicating yet subtle, powerful yet delicate.
Evoke- passions he never knew existed.
Top Notes: Blackcurrant, Green Notes, Bergamot Heart Notes: Jasmine, Lily Of The Valley, White Flowers Base Notes: Vanilla, Sandalwood, Tonka Beans
MRP: Rs.1200/- for 50ml
Evoke has this squarish golden packaging but with slight curves 😉 Blackcurrant is the strongest among the top notes here when I smell it. Later on its the Lily from the Heart Notes and the faint whiff of vanilla in the Base Note. The top notes are a little heavy for me but I loved the Heart and Base Notes, so this perfume is something I would love after some time of application.
Lolette for the Naughty Lady: Revel in a sensual and dainty aura as you celebrate with this floral bouquet. Enjoy the mischievous sparkle that will follow you, leaving many yearning for more.
Lolette- Tease your naughty, with a spray of our nice.
Top Notes: Coconut, Plum, Apricot Heart Notes: Tuberose, Pimento, Jasmine Sambac Base Notes: Vanilla, Rose, Jacaranda Wood
MRP: Rs.1200/- for 50ml
I loved the royal bluish purple packaging to start with, and the bottle stands tall, unlike those short, round ones. Lolette too has stronger top notes, followed by the same floral heart notes and musky base notes. This again I loved after some time of application.
Love & Joy For the Free Spirit: Indulge yourself in a quaint symphony of flowers. For your blossoming youth and free spirit, celebrate ‘YOU’ with this elegant fragrance. Mixed with soft freshness, eternal youth, and the divine feminine that is YOU.
Love & Joy- celebrate life, celebrate ‘YOU’.
Top Notes: Freesia, Peony, Litchi Heart Notes: Rose, Lily Of The Valley, Magnolia Base Notes: White Musk, Amber, Powdery Notes
MRP: Rs.750/- for 30ml, Rs.1500/- for 75ml
I loved the bright yellow packaging with a butterfly on this. Though the top note has Litchi, this time its more floral and not too fruity. The rose and lily combo in the heart notes are just perfect. And my favourite White Musk and Amber in the base notes. This is my favourite out of the three! Absolutely loved this one. Totally my kinds.
Also, one thing I would like to mention here is, these perfumes stayed 11+ hours on me, which hardly any perfume does! I was amazed by the staying power and loved it.
You can buy these HERE. They also have Free Shipping all over India and one can get a free mini spray using the promo code ‘MINISPRAY’ which would be perfect for travel. Also they have a concept called ScentBox where one can try upto 3 tester samples. You can choose the testers yourself.
SCENTBOX™ allows you to explore & try the very latest fragrance launches from the comfort of your own home or office. For just Rs 55 per tester, each edition comes with 3 fragrance samples for you to test as well as promotional vouchers so you can make some big savings on all the scents featured in the SCENTBOX™.
Absolutely recommend trying this out. Economical and such amazing quality!
Rating: 5/5
Have you checked out the All Good Scents EDP ? Which intrigues you the most ?
Yes only one month left now, to be precise 29 days. I don’t know how and why is time flying 😮
It seems yesterday that 6 months were left or rather 4 months.
Updates:
We got the wedding invitation cards printed and have started with distribution.
I am yet to collect my wedding saree blouse from the designer Gaurang and my morning function saree blouse is yet to be stitched which is with another designer and she is taking ages :/
Have not found an evening gown/maxi dress yet for the DJ. I think I have 1-2 options in mind which I will share with you guys soon and you help me select one.
Got my chooda and bangles for both the morning function and the wedding.
Got a nice bangle box and other random stuff.
We would be shifting to a new place and have zeroed on a house, now would start the painful process of setting up the entire house and shifting the luggage and then settling everything up, which I guess, would go on even after I come back from the honeymoon
Coming to honeymoon, I have’nt started packing anything yet :/
My other 2-3 blouses are still pending to be given for stitching and a few other semi- stitched dresses are also in process (Diwali in between delayed everything)
I have started with the Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred, completed Day 7 of Level 2 today with 2-3 days breaks in between coz of some shopping or something or the other. I have also made some changes in my diet. (If yiu guys want more updates about the fitness and diet, do let me know. I would make a separate post on it)
My dupatta is still pending, I have to search one. One of my bhabhi is a makeup artist, so maybe she has 2-3 options which I am planning to check.
I have to buy a DSLR (zeroed on Nikon D5200)
I won’t be available almost the whole December, so also worried about the blog. I think I am over burdening myself.
I thought I would never stress myself, but actually as days are nearing and so much work pending, its more about have to do this and have to do that, rather than the excitement or nervousness which people are asking me about!
Actually my fiancee (H) got a new job, so this whole new house thing came up last minute in the previous month. We were searching for houses the last whole week. And setting up a whole new place is no joke, along with your wedding preps i.e. :/
I know things will work out well, and we are still on time and have 29 days. I just hope I get the strength and endurance physically and mentally to deal with the whole thing 😀
I think I can go on and on, and should stop now :p What’s up with you guys ?
What the Company claims: Revlon Colorstay Moisture Stain promise the shine of a gloss, moisture of a balm, long wear of a stain, and the opaque coverage of a lipstick.It is a glamorous gloss that contains Vitamin E and Aloe extract that pampers your lips, making it soft and smooth all day. It also gives a non-sticky feeling and easily glides on your lips to a creamy and glossy finish.
Drenches lips in glossy wet color
Ultra-light creamy lipstain with Vitamin E and Aloe
88% of women felt lips were instantly moisturized without stickiness
Shades Available: 8
Parisian Passion
India Intrigue
Barcelona Nights
Shanghai Sizzle
Milan Moment
Miami Fever
Rio Rush
New York Scene
MRP: Rs.675/- for 8ml
To Start with, let me tell you these are not stains, I am not sure why they are named as stains :/ These are more like a pigmented liquid lip balm or a lip lacquer to be precise.
I like the rectangular packaging and the colors outside according to the shades like red or pink. Also the country names, loved them!
The applicator is slanted and small but perfect for application. Its very runny in texture as you can see here in the swatch, so be careful when applying. It gives a wet, glossy, opaque color. Its completely non sticky and very light weight.
I absolutely loved the pigmentation! These are like so pigmented, the most in the lip lacquer category I would say. These stay for around 3 hours without eating or drinking, but if you eat, it would vanish completely 😀 It does not leave any stain. But lips are moisturized and you do not feel the need of a lip balm even in these winters, when using this. They fade away gradually and evenly.
They do get on the teeth though, even after wiping off the excess with your finger in between lips, you would need to do it 2-3 times,since these tend to run on the lips :/ Maybe since its a deeper color.
Shanghai Sizzle is a true warm red, not very bright or in your face. A subtle, wearable orange red.
T- Heavy Swatch, B- Lightly Spread
Here is it on me..
Overall, I would say these are like nice pigmented lip gloss/lip lacquer. Would not call them a lip stain. These are pigmented and glossy, stay for around 3 hours and very very light on the lips. Lips remain moisturized too. At 675 bucks, these are slightly expensive but 8ml is a good quantity. I would love to try Parisian Passion and India Intrigue.
Rating: 3.75/5
Have you tried the New Revlon ColorStay Moisture Stain ? Which shade interests you the most ?
