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Importance of Sunscreen

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Importance of Sunscreen
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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 ??

Lotus Herbals Safe Sun Sunblocks SPF 70 and SPF 90

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Lotus Herbals Safe Sun Sunblocks SPF 70 and SPF 90

Two New Sunscreens launched by Lotus Herbals

1st Product- India’s 1st Multi-Function Sunblock with 10 Benefits

LOTUS SAFE SUN MULTI – FUNCTION SUNBLOCK SPF 70 / PA+++

2nd Product – Skin Innovation in Sun Protection Category

LOTUS SAFE SUN COLLAGENSHIELD™ SUNBLOCK SPF 90 / PA+++

 

Lotus Sunscreens are quite good..and I have had a good experience so far..these both new Sunscreens sound and look good..

You liked any in particular ?

Stock-up on Natural Beauty Supplies for the summer with Just Herbs

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Stock-up on Natural Beauty Supplies for the summer with Just Herbs


Just Herbs, the Natural and Ayurvedic beauty and wellness label, has launched its summer collection of Suncare lotions, Facial gels and face packs made from pure and exotic Ayurvedic herbs. The products are made according to ancient Ayurvedic principles and are mildly scented with aromatherapy essential oils. 

The Just herbs Summer Collection includes NoSun Jojoba-Wheatgerm Moisturising Sun Protection Gel (for dry to oily skin), Sun’nil Jojoba-Grapeseed Moisturising  Sun Protection Lotion (for normal to dry skin), Just herbs Petal Soft Antitan Rose Face Pack, Just Herbs Aloe Vera Facial Massage Gel and Just Herbs ‘Frugel’ firmskin skin radiance gel.

“These five products are a must for every woman this summer as they have been specially formulated using the finest herbs and without toxins commonly used in cosmetics,” says Dr. Neena Chopra, Director, Beauty and Technical, Just Herbs. “They not only repair sun damage but also slow down the ageing of the skin for which the UV rays of the Sun are often a major culprit,” she adds.

The Just Herbs summer collection uses Aloe Vera, Grape Seed oil and other therapeutic herbs which are nature’s best nourishing and anti- aging agents along with expressed oils of wheat germ and jojoba which are known to be potent antioxidants and powerful skin protectors.

Just Herbs is made with 100% pure Ayurvedic ingredients collected by tribal communities across India from their natural habitat. Unlike several other so called Ayurvedic brands that claim association with Ayurveda, the Just Herbs collection is true to the exacting Ayurvedic principles it endorses.

Just Herbs is available at The Beauty Bar, Shop No: 8, Red Rose Apts, Raviraj Complex, Off Link Rd , Before Fame Adlabs , Andheri West., Mumbai (Bombay), India 400053 / Bliss , Plot no. 180, Aram Nagar 1, 7 Bungalows, Versova, Andheri West, Landmark – Legacy of China, Mumbai, India 400061. In Delhi at: Tatsat a socially conscious store, E-50, Shop no.3, New Delhi, India 110016/ The Maximum Store, 5J/1, Ground Floor Shahpurjat, Delhi – 49 and in Chandigarh at: The Vanity Box, SCO 7 , SECTOR 9, Chandigarh, India 160 009. Online: www.urbantouch.com/just-herbs


Just Herbs’ NoSun’ Jojoba-Wheatgerm Moisturising Sun Protection Gel


A multitasking sun protection gel enriched with Jojoba, Wheatgerm and Grapeseed oil along with Green tea extract and Aloe Vera. With its built in UV protection and age control micronutrients, it effectively replenishes skin’s lost moisture and forms a protective barrier to UV rays to prevent sun spots, freckles and sun induced wrinkles.

Price: Rs. 350

Just Herbs ‘Sun’nil’ Jojoba-Grapeseed Moisturising Sun Protection Lotion


This lotion is aimed at addressing and even reversing the signs of sun-driven skin aging. The natural polyphenols present in green tea, grapeseed and carrotseed oils effectively neutralise the free radicals responsible for skin aging. Due to the presence of natural antioxidants capable of scavenging the free radicals while Aloe Vera replenishes the lost moisture to restore the skin’s NMF(natural moisturizing factor) and controls Sun-induced hyperpigmentaion in the form of freckles, thus maintaining the skin’s natural complexion. Psoralea seed extract strengthens the skin’s defense mechanism against UV rays to maintain the integrity of cutaneous barrier.

Price:  Rs. 395

Just Herbs ‘Petal Soft’ Anti Tan Rose Face Pack


Fuller’s earth enhanced with skin lightening beauty herbs helps tone, texturise and rejuvenate the skin by maintaining skin elasticity. While Liquorice inhibits the melanin synthesis and soothes chronic inflammations and redness, Holy Basil and Rose protect from the effects of photo ageing due to their radiation protective properties. This pack effectively reduces skin darkening, protects from sun burn and other sun induced skin damage making the skin fairer with a petal soft perfection.

Price: Rs. Rs. 295

Just Herbs Aloe Vera Facial Massage Gel

 
 An intensive skin rejuvenating facial massage gel designed to nourish ,hydrate and liven up dull and lifeless skin.Alovera inhibits the over production of enzymes responsible for the breakdown of the collagen-elastin matrix of the skin and provides protection against sun’s UV rays, clears away blemishes, while cucumbers restore the natural moisturising factor(NMF) by delivering vitamins and moisture to the deepest layers of sun-exposed skin .Aloevera and soy lecithin provides nourishment, stimulating the skin’s metabolic functions and combats free radicals to prevent the effects of oxidative skin damage. Regular massage effectively removes sun tan from the face,neck and the back.

Price: Rs. 395

Just Herbs ‘Frugel’  Firmskin Skin Radiance Gel


Suitable for massage of oily skin this gel uses the antioxidant and ant aging effects of fruit poly phenols and essential fatty acids to protect the skin from free radical damage and provide necessary nutrients to the skin to diminish the signs of aging. Regular massage with this gel helps maintain soft, supple and naturally glowing skin.

Just Herbs is a recently launched line of pure, bespoke and Ayurvedic beauty and spa products which combine aromatherapy with the exacting principles of Ayurveda to create effective formulations with a luxurious feel. This 100% toxin free range, made with expertly selected ingredients from across India is currently available at luxury and lifestyle stores in Delhi, Mumbai and Chandigarh and is fast expanding to other cities and online.



Just Herbs™ is:
  • Free from Artificial perfume
  • Free from Chemicals ingredients
  • Not tested on Animals
  • 100% VeganMade with pure essential oils and plant and fruit extract
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Vichy Launches New Dry Touch Sunscreen- Capital Soleil SPF 50+

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Warm and Outdoor Moments are no more a greasy hassle with Vichy’s new Dry Touch Sunscreen- Capital Soleil

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, a sunscreen containing anti-oxidant minerals for balanced and double protection. Vichy takes consumer-focus a level further by tackling another issue al fresco, runny and moist liquid over the body. Capital Soleil Anti-shine Emulsion Dry Touch sunscreen with SPF 50+ is a breakthrough dry-upon-application product which protects your skin on a sunny day without compromising on comfort.

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:

1. Complete protection: Thorough measure of the Protection factor against both UVB & UVA rays thus protecting the skin’s Health, Youth and Beauty

2. High Safety: Should be Hypoallergenic, friendly with sensitive skin, Non-comedogenic

3. Texture: Should be easily absorbing and should suit different skin types

4. Resistance: Not influenced or affected by Water or Sweat

While Sunscreens are primarily for protection against harmful rays consumers are now also looking for a product that’s not a drag. Frequent sunscreen users are often perplexed as to what to do about damp or wet skin on a sunny day especially when one may have to head off to work or even school. Capital Soleil Anti-shine Emulsion Dry Touch Sunscreen doubles up as an ultra-quick dry product with strong resistance against harmful UVB & UVA rays proved under real live conditions.

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 is also tested under dermatological control with Vichy Thermal Spa Water.

Capital Soleil Anti-Shine Emulsion Dry Touch is ideal for mixed and oily skin-types as pleasant as a daily facecare. Not-to-mention, the latest innovation by Vichy has all new perfumed textures for a pleasing sensation on application.

Other salient features include:
Blotting effect texture
Sebum Absorption
Proven anti-shine lasting action
Zero white streaks

Enjoy a bright and sunny day hesitant-free with Capital Soleil Anti-Shine Emulsion Dry Touch SPF 50+. Open the door to a smooth, soft and sun protected you with your favorite sunscreen. Vichy undoubtedly brings to you once again, a vitalized foundation of freedom.

PRICE: Rs. 790/-

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

Discover Vichy Laboratories:

The No. 1 Dermocosmetic brand in Europe.

Vichy Laboratoires provides DERMOCOSMETIC products available only in select pharmacies worldwide. VICHY products offer unique hypoallergenic formulations combining the exceptional properties of the VICHY Thermal Spa Water with active ingredients and innovative technologies stemming from the latest breakthroughs of dermatological research. No.1 in European pharmacies, VICHY Laboratoires was launched in India in the year 2002 and is the pioneer of the Dermocosmetic category.

Lakme launches new Sun-Expert Range

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Lakme launches new Sun-Expert Range
Challenge the Sun with the new Lakmé Sun Expert Range

Now relax in the sun without the fear of skin damage




Don’t you just hate it when your skin gets darker every time you are out in the sun? Tanning, which is visible on your skin, is a sign that deep down in your skin’s derma-layers, damages like sun spots, pigmentation, age lines and more, are forming. Scientific studies show that tanning is proof of deep-skin damage. That means if you are tanned right now, or have been tanned in the past, there is damage in your skin’s deepest layers. Over time, these damages travel up to your skin’s top layer and become visible as dark spots, dryness, uneven skin tone, fine lines and wrinkles.

Block out the sun-rays and protect your skin from within by using the new Lakmé Sun Expert Range. The range offers broad spectrum sunscreens that gives you up-to 97% protection from harmful effects of the sun and protects from deep-skin damage caused by the sun. The sunscreens range from SPF 24 to SPF 50 and PA+, PA++ and PA+++ includes specific sunscreens for dry, oily and normal skin. The Lakmé Sun Expert After Sun range offers a Skin Lightening Gel, Skin Lightening Mask, and Skin Lightening Face wash,  perfect to give your skin a radiant glow after a long day in the sun

Lakmé  Sun Expert Range Product Details

Lakmé Sun Expert Fairness + UV Lotion SPF 24 PA ++: For all skin types

•          Broad spectrum UV protection

•          SPF 24 protects the skin from UVB rays

•          PA++ protects the skin from the major contributor to skin damage, UVA rays 

•      Daily sunscreen formulation with antioxidant-rich ingredients such as cucumber, lemon grass extracts and Vitamin B3 to protect your skin and correct past sun damage, dark spots and pigmentation

•          Available at Rs. 99 for 60ml, Rs. 175 for 120 ml and Rs. 230 for 200ml


Lakmé Sun Expert Fairness + UV Lotion SPF 30 PA +: For Oily Skin

•          Broad spectrum UV protection, keeping your skin looking fresh and oil-free 

•          PA+ shields the skin from the harmful UVA rays

•          SPF 30 protects the skin from UVB rays

•      Lightweight, non- oily sunscreen with mineral clay  for superior oil control and vitamin rich         ingredients such as cucumber and lemon grass extracts to protect the skin and correct past skin blemishes

•          Regular usage makes your skin many shades lighter

•          Available at Rs. 179 for 50ml, Rs. 250 for 100 ml

Lakmé Sun Expert Fairness + UV Lotion SPF 30 PA ++: For normal to dry skin

•          Broad spectrum UV protection, keeping your skin looking fresh and oil-free 

•          PA++ shields the skin from the harmful UVA rays

•          SPF 30 protects the skin from UVB rays

•          Lightweight, non- oily sunscreen with mineral clay  for superior oil control and vitamin rich ingredients such as cucumber and lemon grass extracts to protect the skin and correct past skin blemishes 

•          Regular usage makes your skin many shades lighter

•          Available at Rs. 199 for 50ml, Rs. 279 for 100 ml


Lakmé Sun Expert Fairness + UV Lotion SPF 50 PA +++: For normal to dry skin

•          High performance sunscreen that gives complete UV protection, no matter how strong the rays are 

•          SPF 50 gives 97% skin protection from UVB rays

•          PA +++ keeps skin completely safe from harmful UVA rays 

•          Cucumber and lemon grass extracts moisturize the skin and make it glow even more 

•          Available at Rs. 99 for 15ml, Rs. 350 for 30ml, Rs.425 for 100ml

Lakmé Sun Expert Skin Lightening + De-Tan After Sun Face Wash: For all skin types

•          Specially formulated with UV filters and anti-tan skin soothing ingredients

•          Cleanses and soothes sun exposed skin,

•          Infused with cucumber and lemon grass

•          Deep cleanses each pore

•          Protects and soothes skin from common forms of skin irritation post sun exposure, leaving it soft, tingling fresh and clean

•          Available at Rs. 75 for 50g, Rs. 135 for 100 g

 

Lakmé Sun Expert Skin Lightening + De-Tan After Sun-Gel: For all skin types

•          Light, cooling, moisturising gel that fights harsh damage

•          Lightens sun tan, uneven skin tone and corrects blemished skin

•          Packed with cucumber and lemon grass extracts

•          Provides total hydration, leaving skin radiant at all times

•          Available at Rs. 145 for 50g


Lakmé Sun Expert Skin Lightening + De-Tan After Sun Face Mask: For all skin types

•       Easy rinse-off mask that soothes tanned skin and brightens it

•       Natural clay fights sun darkening and lighten skin with regular usage

•       Infused with cucumber and lemon grass extracts that detoxify and soothe the skin, leaving it soft, clean and tingling fresh

•       Available at Rs. 150 for 50g







What is different about the Lakmé Sun Expert Range?

·         Superior protection: Lakmé Sun Expert range provides complete protection from the sun’s harmful rays. It provides superior protection against both UVA and UVB rays to keep skin healthy and beautiful.

®            SPF blocks UVB rays which cause sunburn.

®            PA protects against UVA rays that cause deep-skin damage


·         Dermatologist-tested : Lakmé  Sun Expert range has been carefully formulated by Lakmé  skin experts, and is tested by dermatologists


·         Non-comedogenic and Hypo allergic: Lakmé Sun Expert range is non-comedogenic and Hypoallergenic. Non-comedogenic products do not clog pores and hence do not cause acne or breakouts. Hypoallergenic product is one which is proven to cause fewer allergic reactions against skin. A Hypoallergenic sunscreen is absolutely safe to use on facial skin and body


·         Non-greasy Formula: Lakmé Sun Expert range has a non-greasy light feel formula that spreads easily on the skin to give maximum protection from the sun’s harmful rays. So there is no reason to worry about skin becoming oily or sticky post sunscreen application


·         Wide range of Protection: The Lakmé Sun Expert range features a wide range of sunscreens. So depending on skin type and the number of hours you spend in the sun, you can choose a sunscreen that’s right for you. Lakmé Sun Expert also has a range of After Sun products to heal and repair skin post sun-exposure

Vichy Laboratories launches the revolutionary UV Pro Secure!

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Vichy Laboratories launches the revolutionary UV Pro Secure!

Innovates with integral shield for all round protection of the skin

Every time you step out, your skin faces adverse effects of the sun and pollution in the atmosphere causing skin darkening, pigmentation and ageing. The skin becomes oily, making it look dull and greasy. To fight these associated skin problems, one requires that special skincare regime. And what more if you get that one product to combat these problems and keeps all your worries at bay while you venture out in the sun!

Vichy Laboratories gives you the ultimate daily solution to protect your skin from the harsh sun and impurities in the atmosphere, and makes you skin look fresh and radiant with its latest offering- UV Pro Secure. It acts as an integral shield for the skin with its Anti UVA & UVB, Anti-Pollution and Anti-Shine properties. UV Pro Secure is an optimal choice for all round protection of the combination to oily skin and is suitable for sensitive skin.

UV Pro Secure provides a broad- spectrum, well balanced UV protection with 2 photostable UV filters- UVA and UVB. Protection against UVB with SPF 40 limits the appearance of sunburned cells and Protection against UVA limits the destructions of fibroblasts. It’s effective anti- pollution shield contains potent an anti-oxidizing combination enriched with Vitamin E and Procysteine. Vitamin E Neutralizes & Traps free radicals and Protects unsaturated lipid compounds from oxidation. Procysteine boosts natural exfoliation mechanisms and reduces melanin production induced by natural and photo-induced pigmentation. UV Pro Secure’s innovative Anti-Shine formula contains Zincadone that reduces sebum secretion and Diakalyte that hides skin imperfections, preserves a natural skin look and significantly evens skin tone. The product is enhanced with Vichy Thermal Spa Water that soothes the skin and helps reinforce the skin’s defences.

UV Pro Secure is easy to apply, quickly penetrates through the surface of the skin, pleasant to use and does not leave the skin oily or sticky. Apply daily before make-up over moisturizer, especially before stepping out in the sun and daily protection for your skin will be complete.

So now you can feel free to step out in the sun without worrying about your skin with the ground breaking innovation – Vichy Laboratories- UV Pro Secure!

PRICE: 30ml tube for Rs. 1090/-

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

Discover Vichy Laboratories:
Vichy Laboratoires provides DERMOCOSMETIC products available only in select pharmacies worldwide. VICHY products offer unique hypoallergenic formulations combining the exceptional properties of the VICHY Thermal Spa Water with active ingredients and innovative technologies stemming from the latest breakthroughs of dermatological research. No.1 in European pharmacies,VICHY Laboratoires was launched in India in the year 2002 and is the pioneer of the Dermocosmetic category

This sounds like a perfect sunscreen !

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Lancome and Femina’s ‘A Date with Beauty’

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I attended the Lancome India and Femina’s ‘A Date with Beauty’ today at the Taj Mahal Hotel. In store was an introduction to brand Lancome, its history, knowing about some of its renowned products. I came to know how they actually test products on a thing which is exactly similar to our skin, made in their labs,and reacts similarly which helps them conduct various researches on how the product works and how effective it is. They also talked about Genefique and their new launch Visionnaire which is coming out in October. It claims to give you the perfect skin, such that you would not need Microdermabrasion if you thinking of it.

Products divided..kept to try

It was followed by a session with Dr Varun Katyal, dermatologist and antiageing expert, about the importance of sunscreen, the dos, donts and everything..let me tell me many of my myths were busted in this session. I am sure you too must be living under some of those..so lets bust them..

  • Myth-1
Skin starts ageing after 30.
        
Fact : Skin starts ageing from the age of 20 although gradually..the process of ageing starts and we must take care of it from that very moment to keep it supple and healthy forever and prevent it from the ageing hazards.
  • Myth-2
I do not need a sunscreen when I am indoors
Fact: We do ! Though we are indoors there are UVA rays passing through everything even 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 we are indoors.
  • Myth-3
Sun Block is better than a sunscreen as it would block the rays completely and give me more protection
Fact: There is no such thing as Sun Block ! Companies are no longer allowed to use the word sun block coz nothing can completely block rays, though some companies do, but those are just normal sunscreen and the name is used interchangeably. 
  •  Myth-4
Higher the SPF, more the protection
Fact: No,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.
And there were many other things discussed. He said the most important thing to use for anyone, would be a 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. If some ingredients in sunscreen do not suit a person and he breaks out everytime he uses a sunscreen, he can use Lacto Calamine instead, coz the presence of Zinc Oxide in it would offer some protection atleast.
He also talked about how important is using a moisturiser at night and that it should never be skipped. I also asked him about the steps in a normal skin care regime..would post about it later..this would become quiet big.
And then few Lancome products were used according to the skin type and problems faced. I also had a chat with Stafford Braganza and saw him in action doing his favorite smokey eyes. He was doing green smokey eyes on a girl. I loved the outcome ! He is such a warm and friendly person.

And later we were given a bag containing Genefique Concentrate and Genefique Eye Concentrate samples, Teint Miracle Foundation sample, voucher and chocolates (there was the Lancome design on them too ) 
So overall it was a fun evening.
P.S: I also bought some accessories..the owl necklace (finally :/), thread bangles and a black beaded bracelet. 🙂
Did some of your myths bust ?? 

Skin Care Haul

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Finally I found Khadi yesterday. There is a huge Khadi grih at the Khadi Lane ahead of VT station..I got a few things from there and some other daily winter essentials..
Here are they..

 
  

 I got Garnier Body Cocoon, Lotus sun safe spray in SPF 50, Ashwin’s Rose water, Vaseline Petroleum Jelly, Glycerine, Everyuth Golden Glow peel off..and some Khadi products..

 

Which are
Khadi Body Massage Oil with Kesar, Almond oil and Olive oil
Khadi Kesar peel off scrub gel
Khadi Mauri facewash and
Khadi Fresh Jasmine handmade soap.

Khadi has its own hits and misses. Not everything is good and the quality varies coz different things are manufactured at different places in India. I would review these after using..

Have you used any of these ? Do you like Khadi products ?