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Auravedic Ritual Skin Lightening Mask Review

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Auravedic Ritual Skin Lightening Mask Review

I reviewed the Auravedic Ritual Cleansing Ubtan mask before HERE..now I am reviewing the Ritual Skin Lightening mask..they both have almost the same ingredients..the former is in powder form and is to be mixed with milk or rose water whereas this is already in a thick paste form..

What the Company claims: This gentle facial mask formulated with pure natural actives deeply penetrates the skin to lighten the complexion and clarify dark spots for glowing and radiant skin.

MRP: Rs.200/- for 50g

Usage, Ingredients:

Sorry for the stains..its coz of the turmeric..

It comes in a similar tub packaging..only it has a separator in between..since it is a thick paste..it is very very thick and gooey..so much so that its difficult to spread at times..you need to use it on a moist face..

Though its brown in color has a deep yellow stain coz of turmeric..so your hands will stain..and face too for some time..and avoid its contact with clothes..has the same ayurvedic smell as in the cleansing ubtan..It does remove tan..and gives a fresh soft skin..and with frequent use, the spots too start fading..


Pros:

1. Since it is a little granular, it exfoliates and at the same time smoothens the skin tone.
2. Skin felt baby soft after using it !
3. The neem and haldi have antiseptic properties which helps acne prone skin too.
4. No parabens, SLS, preservatives. All natural stuff
5. All amazing ingredients together..its a pack full of skin goodness.
6. Removes tan and lightens spots after a few uses..

Cons:

1. Difficult to spread and use as too thick.
2. Needs to be kept 15-20 minutes.
3. Yellow stain is strong.
4. Availability is an issue..currently it is only available on NaturalMantra online and at Auravedic stores.

Its all natural and good for the skin. Only issue is more time required and a little difficult to use..but though the skin feels good with all the herbal infusion 😀 Though I like the Cleansing Ubtan Mask more..Recommend it..

Rating:

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

Overall Rating: 3.5/5

Would I buy it again: May be..

Which is your favorite ubtan?

P.S: PR Sample. Honest Review

Ten quick face packs for the winter

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Ten quick face packs for the winter

As you enjoy the dipping temperature of the winter, pay a little attention to your skin as well. Here are 10 quick and effective face packs to keep your skin fresh and healthy.

Winter calls for extra care for your skin. While the rest of your body is bundled up, your face is exposed 24 hours a day, and so it takes the brunt of the harsh climate most of all and requires additional pampering apart from the usual day and night creams.

Homemade face packs are simple to make and easy to apply. All you need are the ingredients from your fridge or larder; the fresher, the better!

10 quick face packs for the winter

1. Papaya pack – Cut a ripe papaya into pieces after removing the skin. Mash it with your fingers or a fork, apply on your face and rinse off after ten minutes with cold water.

2. Grape pack – Mash some grapes into a pulp, apply on the face and leave on for a quarter of an hour. Then rinse off. Strawberries can also be used instead of grapes.

3. Milk cream (malai) mask – Collect malai from the milk, apply carefully on the face, avoiding eyes and keep on for about ten minutes. Rinse off, first with warm water, then cold water.

4. Coconut milk mask – Grate a fresh coconut, then grind it with very little water to extract thick milk. Spread it on the face for fifteen minutes for best results, rinse face with cold water.

5. Avocado mask – Mash a few pieces cut from an avocado and spread it on the face and neck for fifteen minutes. Wash off with cold water.

6. Honey face pack – Mix one teaspoon of rose water with two tablespoons of honey and apply to face and neck. Honey makes the skin soft and is good for dry skin.

7. Honey and lime juice pack – Take two teaspoons each of honey and lime juice and leave on the face for ten to fifteen minutes. Alternatively, yogurt can be used in place of lime juice. Wash off after 15 minutes.

8. Aloe gel mask – Extract fresh aloe vera from a juicy leaf and apply to the face. Leave on for fifteen minutes and then splash face with cold water. This mask may irritate sensitive skin so test it first on the arm.

9. Carrot honey mask – Take twice the quantity of honey as compared to carrot juice, mix well and apply on face and neck. Keep it for twenty minutes.

10. Almond oil mask – Mix a little almond oil with milk cream or malai and leave on the face for at least ten minutes. Rinse off with warm water. This is not suitable for oily skin.

What do you use in winters ??

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Auravedic Ritual Cleansing Ubtan Mask Review

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Auravedic Ritual Cleansing Ubtan Mask Review

What the Company claims: Prepared from a traditional formulation of natural herbs nourishes skin for smooth, radiant & glowing skin. Natural extracts of Sandal & Saffron ensure that the beauty of the skin is enhanced and nourished.

Usages: Mix with Oil or Rose water or Milk into a creamy paste. Gently massage over skin. Leave paste for a few minutes before rinsing off.

This is a part of a RITUAL range introduced for Diwali..other products are a body massage oil, hair oil and a red sandalwood soap.

MRP: Rs. 200/- for 50g

Ingredients: Red Sandalwood Powder, Ambe Haldi, Saffron, Nagamotha, Kapurkachri, Jethimadh, Ashwagandha roots, Orange Peel, Almond, Neem, Methi seeds, Basil, Bengal gram, Rose Petal powder.

As you can see it has all the natural and herbal ingredients which are good for skin..a ready made mask full of natural goodness…now no need to get red sandalwood powder, neem powder, ambe haldi, almond, saffron, etc and sit and combine them all..I am loving each and every ingredient in it.

When I first opened it, I was surprised to see it stuffed till the brim..in fact a layer above..I expected it to be half full as with other products normally..

You can mix it with rose water, oil or milk..I prefer milk..and mixed a teaspoon of it with milk and blended well..its a brown colored paste…and has a herbal smell.

It is to be massaged on the face all over and then let to sit for 5 mins..it dries quickly..unlike the packs which keep you waited 20 mins 😉

I was getting a pimple on the forehead..and after using this 2-3 times, it never grew and just settled 🙂

Pros:

1. It is super easy to use..in fact I feel if you are in a hurry..you can just take some in your palm and mix with normal water and use..I have tried and it works that way too.
2. Since it is both a scrub and mask, it exfoliates and at the same time smoothens the skin tone.
3. Skin felt baby soft after using it !
4. The neem and haldi have antiseptic properties which helps acne prone skin too.
5. Qty is huge enough for the price.
6. No parabens, SLS, preservatives. All natural stuff
7. All amazing ingredients together..its a pack full of skin goodness.

Cons:

1. Availability is an issue..currently it is only available on NaturalMantra online and at Auravedic stores.

I find no other con with it..its all natural and good for the skin. And I surely recommend it..

Rating:

Quality: 4.5/5
Value for money : 4/5
Availability: 3.5/5

Overall Rating: 4/5

Would I buy it again: Yes !

Have you tried any ubtans ? Which is your favorite ?

P.S: PR Sample. Honest Review

Just Herbs Vetiver Collection

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The Vetiver collection from Just Herbs

Just Herbs™- the pure, bespoke and Ayurvedic skincare label has introduced effective and results-driven skincare products derived from organically grown Vetiver- a tall grass native to India- and used in Ayurveda for its skincare benefits since antiquity.

The products include I’Mint– a 100% natural nourishing and toning pack enhanced with the synergestic combination of Vetiver and green tea, Plump-up– a wrinkle minimiser suited for oily or combination skin and Cascade, a day care lotion containing Aloe Vera and Wheatgerm in addition to Vetiver.

Vetiver (also called Khus in India) is a tall grass native to India and Just Herbs products use the oil derived from the roots of this grass through a process of steam distillation.

“Vetiver’s skin regenerative properties make it excellent for healing tired and stressed skin and to restore a youthful appearance,” says Dr. Neena Chopra, Director, Beauty and Technical, Just Herbs.
“On the skin, it has a nourishing and moisturizing effect and is useful for dry, irritated or dehydrated skin” further added Dr Neena Chopra

Just Herbs I ‘Mint Green Tea-Vetiver Nourishing and Toning Pack (Rs. 295 for 60 gms)

A natural skin tonic to nourish and hydrate the fragile eye area suitable for all skin types. It boosts microcirculation in the capillaries and strengthens the collagen-elastin matrix, lack of which shows as dark circles through the thin skin around the eye area. Vetiver and green tea, combined with wonder herbs buchnania lanzan and madder root help fade away blemishes, lighten the skin and provide tone and elasticity.

Cascade Moisturising Day Care Lotion (Rs. 345 for 100 ml)

This day care lotion is reinforced with the hydrating action of Aloe Vera and antioxidant properties of Wheatgerm oil in addition to Vetiver. It restores moisture to the deepest layers of skin, and helps the skin to maintain its natural moisture thus plumping up fine lines that occur as a result of dryness. Vetiver helps rejuvenate the skin and improves skin regeneration process to enhance collagen elasticity thus improving the vital capacity of the skin to retain moisture. A perfect base for make-up, it leaves the skin satin smooth all day long. For best results apply on damp skin just after bath.


Plump up age-defying Anti-Wrinkle Gel (day repair) Rs. 495 for 50 gms.

A wrinkle minimiser in the form of a translucent gel, for intensive nourishment of the skin through the day. The natural antioxidant effects of its fruit oils protect the skin from oxidative sun damage and environment induced skin conditions. Vetiver, along with Indian Ginseng and fennel rejuvenate aging skin, strengthen the collagen matrix and boost immune functions to give it a firm and a youthful appearance.

What do you wish to try of the three ?