Life is going quite crazy and unpredictable right now, isn’t it! Amidst this recent virus scare, sanitizers and disinfectants have become our new BFFs. Gone are the days when we used to spend zillions of hours in spas, salons, or even used to get ready for going out 😢. I think, we do deserve a little pamper time at home for ourselves, even if we can’t go out, right! 

Frankly, for me, putting on makeup seems a little weird now, but I feel, taking care of my skin has become more important. Why! Because we absolutely deserve it after a tiring day.

Today, I am sharing with you a new face of a natural skincare brand that will satisfy your skin. Let’s welcome SEER SECRETS.

A view inside the Seer Secrets Ruby Gemstone Soap

The brand has kindly sent me three of their bestselling products for review purpose. And I have ended up falling in love with them.

Key Highlights about the Brand ‘Seer Secrets’:

• 100% Natural
• Handmade with Love
• Cruelty-Free
• Made in India
• Dermatologically Tested
• GMP Certified

The specialty about the Brand:

“We deal with traditional ancient techniques of macerations, fermentations, double boiling, steam distillations, to get our extracts…”

Their “aim is to shy away from all the harmful products like triclosan, butylated hydroxytoluene, phthalates, formaldehyde, ethoxy cinnamate, silicones, etc. and include rosemary oleoresin or Vitamin E for phthalates (which is a plasticizer used sensibly by some brands under trademarked products) natural oils and their derivatives e.g. oleic acids, plant cholesterols, plant sterols, etc. in their products.”

Let’s talk about:

BERGAMOT & RAW SANDHAL ENERGIZING YOGURT ENZYME BODY CLEANSER

Description:

Quench into a woody redolence with this beautiful bath time indulgence. With a ligneous sandalwood note & the essence of bergamot, this energizing yogurt enzyme body cleanser provides a shiny & younger-looking skin. With an energizing scent, the formula is infused with sandalwood & bergamot essential oil and extracts of amla & reetha which provides the essence of energization in a blissful relaxing effect of aromatherapy in your shower. Woody notes in a formula infused with yogurt extract & coconut derivatives stimulate your mind & spirit in a blissful shower experience.

Ingredients:

Coconut Derivative Base, Aqua, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Bergamot essential oil, Yogurt Extract, Amla & Reetha extracts, Sandalwood essential oil, lactic acid.

Price: 

INR 486 for 200 ML.

My Experience:

I am loving this body cleanser nowadays. The aroma of sandalwood takes your bathing experience to another level. It lathers very well. The essential oils in it give you very hydrated, supple skin. I have never used a product that has yogurt extract and lactic acid in it. Lactic Acid "helps stimulate collagen synthesis, improve skin texture, the appearance of wrinkles, and improve skin discoloration by reducing hyperpigmentation." The packaging of this product is unique as the bottle comes within a tin container which gives it a luxurious feel. I love to use this cleanser for my evening bath before I go to bed. It not only gives me a super soft and refreshed skin but washes away all my tiredness.

RUBY GEMSTONE BATH BAR

Description:

Ultimate Luxury: After a long, tiring day, treat yourself to the finest form of relaxation. A bath paired with our gemstone bath bar will melt away your stress while nourishing your skin. You'll feel refreshed and ready to take on what comes next! 100% Natural: Made with lots of love: our soap is handmade and contains organic-based ingredients. It's 100% pure and safe. It contains no parabens, alcohol, petroleum, dyes, animal fat, or GMOs. A Detoxifying Agent: It has the goodness of essential oil that serves as a detoxifying agent, controls acne & improves skin elasticity. Added rosewood essential oil helps prevent wrinkles and premature aging reducing the onset of pimples, acne, and blackheads while controlling the amount of sebum secreted by your oil glands. Gentle Cleansing and Long-lasting: They are made with extracts of the earth including real gemstone powder, they are totally natural, biodegradable and light.

Ingredients:                                            

Glycerine Soap Base (Used instead of natural Quartz), Calcium Carbonate, Rose Geranium essential oil, palmarosa essential oil, rosewood essential oil, Ferric Oxide, Micas, Mineral Corundum (Aluminium Oxide), Silica.

Price:

INR 342 for 160 GM

My Experience:

As the description says, this soap does look like an ultimate luxury product. It is so gentle on the skin, smells just divine. It doesn’t dry away your skin and gives you a luxurious bathing experience. As soon as I took out this soap from the packaging, my entire room started smelling incredible. It has a beautiful, sweet smell which indeed gives you a ‘spa’ like feeling. I love to use this soap for my morning bath. It gets me started for my entire day. The soap bar is quite big, so even though it is expensive, it will stay with you for a long time. I have cut the bar in four equal parts and I am still using the first portion for the last 10 days. Being a natural, preservative-free soap, it doesn’t lather too much, just enough. This soap has worked beautifully on matured skin as my mom is currently loving this too. Her skin feels very soft, and healthy. The fragrance of this soap lingers on the skin for quite some time and keeps you energized throughout the day. 

HYDRATING SHEET MASK

Description:

 * Naturally Brighter Skin Tone – when used regularly they can help diminish signs of dark spots, pigmentation, circles, and puffiness.

* Moisturizing Hydration – Infused with natural botanical ingredients like Hyaluronic Acid, Watermelon With Niacinamide (Vit-B3), Aloe vera, it's gentle on dry, oily, or sensitive skin.

* Revitalizing Skin Therapy – A deeply-hydrating experience, our face mask sheets infuse your skin with vital moisture while helping improve overall tone and firmness.

* Premier Face Mask Quality – Infused with Anti-Aging Antioxidants – A truly age-reversing formula, our face masks help create firmer, healthier, more balanced skin for radiant confidence.

Ingredients:

Price:

INR 199 per sheet

 My Experience:

This sheet mask will be a really nice addition for a pamper session. After cleansing and scrubbing your face, when you use this sheet mask, you feel rejuvenated. It is hydrating and gives you glowing skin. On a side note, it is an expensive product to indulge on. I feel including some more serums in the sheet would make it awesome.

I have enjoyed all three products. But if you ask me, I have loved the Ruby Gemstone Bar and the Bergamot and Raw Sandhal Body Cleanser the most. Give them a try, definitely!

‘Seer Secrets’ has provided me a very special discount code just for you. By using the code happy10 you can shop any products with an additional 10% discount from their website.

Buying Links (Click on the following links to buy the products):

BERGAMOT & RAW SANDHAL ENERGIZING YOGURT    ENZYME BODY CLEANSER

RUBY GEMSTONE BATH BAR

HYDRATING SHEET MASK

** Please note that I don't get to earn a single penny if you buy any of the products. The coupon code is just a goodwill gesture from the brand. All my reviews are 100% my honest opinion, tried and tested 😊.

** Please use any cosmetic product after knowing about them and at your own risk. The blog or the author is not responsible for any after-effects. And yes, do not forget to do a patch test before using any new product. 

Cheers!!!

Happy Living…

In the current scenario, humans are living one of their most sensitive moments. Fear is taking a toll drastically on our minds. We are not safe outside even though pollution is at its lowest level right now. Being inside our homes is making us agitated though that seem to be the safest places on the earth right now.

Maintaining ‘Social Distancing’, and ‘staying at home’ can save our lives.

How life gets changed in a jiff, I wonder all the time.

More or less, most of us used to follow decent hygiene in our day to day lives. But right now, we all have gone into the next monumental level, when it has become a necessity, a ‘new’ unmissable part of our lives.

Two months back, when hand sanitizers became the part and parcel of our lives, we saw a scarcity in the market. Everywhere it was unavailable, even if it was available, those products seemed less reliable.

Health is wealth, right! So just right then, I have started my quest to find the most trustworthy and consistent solution to make my family’s health safe. After all, hygiene comes first and foremost in terms of safety.

So far, this is how I roll to take care of my home. Below are a few tips and tricks I have been following to sanitize the everyday essentials at my home and kitchen. This is my way of staying the safest way possible.

Pic Credit: Unsplash

How to Disinfect your Home & Kitchen:

a) Alcohol-based Cleaner:

Use a strong alcohol-based cleaner to wipe off the floors, furniture, doorknobs, etc. at your place. Alcohol-based products are the most proven effective solution right now to safeguard your home.

b) Synthetic White Vinegar:

White vinegar can be used as a natural disinfectant. It has antibacterial agent. It is an excellent option to use as a kitchen cleaner as it can effectively kill foodborne bacterial pathogens. You can put an equal amount of white vinegar and water in a spray bottle, and clean your glass tabletops, kitchen counter-top, doors & windows, sinks, etc. Make sure you don't use this solution on wooden furniture or any natural stone as the acetic acid (with which the synthetic vinegar is made of) can damage them.

•   Remember, White vinegar is not scientifically proven in killing the Covid-19 virus. It is most effective in safeguarding from food bacteria such as Salmonella, E. Coli, etc.

c) Lemon Juice:

It is an amazing cleaning agent which has antibacterial, antiseptic properties. It also acts as a bleaching agent. You can add lemon juice to your vinegar-water disinfectant solution to neutralize the smell of vinegar.

Not only this, with some help of Baking soda and lemon juice, you can also remove stains, and grease from your counter-tops, sinks, etc.

How to Make Hand Sanitizer at Home:

Right now, it is always recommended to use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer. If you are at home, you can simply use soap and water. That is a much better way to sanitize yourself.

Only if, in some condition, soap and water are not available to you, then use hand sanitizer.

You can check HERE to find out the recipe for homemade hand sanitizer if you are running out of market ones. This recipe includes an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.

How to Disinfect Fruits and Vegetables:

a) You can make a vinegar and water solution to cleanse the fruits and vegetables. Heat up the water and let it come to a semi-warm temperature. If you have lots of items, then put the water in a bucket, I put 1 tbsp of synthetic white vinegar in 5 liters of water. Soak the items for 15 minutes. After that, clean everything under running water, wipe the excess water, pat dry, and store them.

b) In the same way, you can use salt and semi-warm water to disinfect fruits and vegetables. I use 1 tbsp of salt in 5 liters of water.

•  I use both salt and vinegar if my food items need extra care.
• Do not use dish-washing liquid or soap for cleaning fruits and vegetables.

How to Sanitize Packaged Groceries:

Most of the non-perishable items (and some perishable items too) come with plastic packaging. You can put them(only the non-perishable items) under the sun for some time or just leave it alone for 24 to 72 hrs. After that, you can make a solution to clean them to the next level. This solution consists of ½ tbsp dishwashing liquid, a few drops of Antiseptic liquid, and the required amount of water. Take this solution in a bowl. Take a small kitchen towel, and wipe off the outer layer of the packets nicely. After that, you can dry the packets and store them.

•   Do not put packaged items in a bucketful of water or any solution. If there’s a leakage, the entire item will go wasted.

Disclaimer:

I am not a medical expert. These tips given here are based on my personal experiences that I have been following for long. They neither provide any specific guarantee nor claim any scientific benefits. Use everything with caution and at your own risk.

So far, these tips have helped me immensely to run my home and kitchen quite smoothly. Hope they can help you too.

Let me know if you know of any other useful tips & tricks.

Take care, everyone,

Cheers!!!

Happy Living…