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Top 5 Organic Face Mists for Summer

Thursday, April 28, 2022

SUMMER SKINCARE WITH DEYGA ORGANICS

Sunday, March 21, 2021

The sweet summer is here and so is the heat which is not at all sweet, ehh! Summer has its charms and I love it. But at the same time, it is so difficult to manage my sensitive combination skin in this season. Sometimes my skin gets dried and irritated because of the strong heatwave, and other times the acne and pimples take over to add on. Uffff!

But this summer, it’s gonna be a different story. Why? Because I have found Deyga Organics, an Indian Organic Skincare brand, who has come up with their beautiful Clear Skin Combo. Deyga kindly has sent me two of their best-selling products, a gorgeous Charcoal Bath Bar and a very soothing Aloe Vera gel and I am all smiles with these two products as the timing and the season are just perrrrrfect 😉.

Deyga crafts and curates its products with love. The products are 100% Pure, Cruelty-free, and Natural. The brand creates each of its products following the age-old traditional recipes.

According to the brand, “Our Ingredients are 100% Natural. Natural ingredients originate from nature and ONLY undergo chemical changes due to biological processes such as fermentation, distillation, and cold processing… OUR PRODUCTS DO NOT CONTAIN SLS, SLES, Parabens, MEA, DEA, TEA, Petrolatum, Phthalates, Ethoxylates, and Silicones.”

Deyga’s Aloe Vera Gel :

My skincare is incomplete without using Aloe Vera. I love it to the core, especially in the Summer. I have been using Deyga’s Aloe Vera Gel for 2 weeks now. And I am simply loving it. I love the fact that this gel is completely fragrance-free, supercooling, and non-greasy.

It is a beautiful, translucent Aloe Vera Gel.

It is so healing for my hormonal acne and pimples and calming for the heat rashes.

Before applying this gel, I keep it in the fridge for 10 minutes, and et voila! I feel refreshed and reinvigorated as soon as it touches my skin. As it is non-greasy, you can apply it as your favorite day moisturizer in the Summer. Top it up with sunscreen and you are good to go. You can wear Makeup on it without any worry of creasing. I do love to use it as a cooling face mask in the afternoon if I step out in the sun for any chores. I also mix it with Wild Turmeric Powder & Honey as an acne-clearing face pack, and the aftereffect is delightful.

This gel has a self-life of 6 months.

Deyga uses Aloe Barbadensis (Cold Pressed) Aloe Vera Extract, Aloe Hydrosol, and Geogard ECT (Certified natural preservative) in it.

You can feel this gel is au-natural when you use it.

I admire the fact that the brand is open in declaring its ingredients to its customers. Respect!

It is priced at INR 350 for 100 gm/ 3.53 fl oz. You can buy this gel from here.

Deyga’s Charcoal Bath Bar:

Well…this is the very first time that I am using Charcoal Bath Bar that too on my face. I have used Charcoal Scrub and Face pack before, and I have loved both of them. But this time, I won’t deny it, I was damn scared to use the soap bar on my face for the first time. After patch-testing it, when I used it, ohhhh! I was blown away.

I am so obsessed with this soap, I can't tell you in words.

I must say, it is one of the most wonderful skincare products I have ever used.

After a sweaty workout, when I use this bath bar, it gives me a very satisfying experience.

You see, when you get that ‘squeaky clean feeling’ after washing your face, that’s a blessing, right! My skin (or is it me?) literally floats like a cloud. 😊

This bath bar is:

Cold Pressed
Natural
Vegan
Paraben-free
Fragrance-free

This soap is made of Activated Charcoal Powder, Olive Oil, Castor Oil, Tea Tree Essential Oil, Unrefined Shea Butter, and Extra Virgin Coconut Oil.

It is free from any Artificial thickeners.

I couldn’t be happier because this came into my life when I needed it the most. My hormonal acne was all over the place and I was desperate to get a solution. Yes, this soap makes your skin dry, but if you apply Aloe Vera Gel or any moisturizer afterwards, then you are sorted.

This is a Charcoal bath Bar. Its job is to clean your skin and throw out all the gunk from its core. And it does that just perfectly.

It is very effective in clearing out active acne and pimples. It unclogs your pores and clears out the blackheads like a dream.

You can see a visible difference from the first few uses. I use it only on my face as my body skin is dry.

Do try it on your body too if you have body acne, it’ll definitely help.

I have a good feeling that it may even prevent your skin from breaking out. But that’s for the future to decide, I can’t comment on that right now. I must say if you have normal to oily or combination skin and you are suffering from acne or pimple, give it a try. Use it alongside the Aloe Vera Gel, your skin will thank you for sure.

One Charcoal Bath Bar is priced at INR 410. You can buy it from here.

You can buy the Clear Clean Combo here.

I feel these two products complement each other so much. And I am loving them both.

Deyga Organics has a wide range of Skincare and Haircare products. I am eyeing their Rose & Mulethi Skin Brightening Face pack and also their Turmeric Healing Face pack right now. They seem very tempting.

Deyga Organics ships their products internationally. Isn't that great! Head over to their website to find out more about them.

** Please note that I don't get to earn a single penny if you buy any of the products from the brand. All my reviews are 100% my honest opinion- tried, tested, and very much loved 😊.

** Please use any cosmetic product after knowing about them and at your own risk. Consult medical professionals if needed. 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…

#Aloe Vera Gel

MAMAEARTH ALOE TURMERIC GEL FOR SKIN & HAIR REVIEW

Thursday, September 19, 2019

Have you ever noticed that whenever most of us hear the term ‘Aloe Vera’, we always pay some extra attention. 😁 Undoubtedly, Aloe has some magical benefits. But not all products based on Aloe Vera are excellent. In the market, there are hundreds of Aloe Vera gels. Some are heavily scented, some are tinted, some are the sources of all kinds of harmful chemicals.

What to do? Who to believe?

In the age of Social Media, sometimes, it is hard to trust someone. People or brands can be very misleading. In the name of serving ‘Natural’ products, what kinds of ingredients a particular brand is using, is impossible to tell. Most of the brands don't even provide the full ingredients list, which makes the whole thing shadier.

Anyway, my search for Natural Aloe Vera Gel is still on. And recently, I’ve come across a much-hyped product.

mamaearth Aloe Turmeric Gel

I have been using this Gel for the past 20 days. And I think it's time to share my experience regarding this much-promoted product.

About the Brand:

mamaearth is an Indian Skin & Haircare brand who claim to produce Natural products. Their products are free of harmful toxins like Parabens, Mineral Oil, Silicones, etc.

About the product:

mamaearth Aloe Turmeric Gel for Skin & Hair

Some key features of the product:

SOOTHES RASHES, ACNE, PIMPLES
ANTI-BACTERIAL PROPERTIES
PROMOTES SKIN & HAIR HEALTH
MADE FROM ALOE VERA, TURMERIC, AND VITAMIN E

Key Ingredients list:

Aqua, Aloe Vera Extract, Glycerin, Sodium PCA, Turmeric Extract, Allantoin, Xanthan Gum, Vitamin E, Vitamin E, IFRA Certified Allergen Free Fragrance.

Price:

INR 249 for 150 ml. & INR 399 for 300 ml.

My journey with Aloe Vera Gels:

This is the very first mamaearth product I've ever used. They have been in the market for quite some time now. We get to hear all the raves from most of the Influencers about their ‘natural’ products.

I didn't decide to buy the product because of the raving, to be frank. I do not trust anyone except my own self in the matter of Skin or Hair care. I genuinely keep my eye in the skin care industry in search of an Aloe Vera Gel which would be

a) natural

b) a trust worthy brand

c) chemical and preservative free

I love Forest essential’s Aloe Vera Gel, but they are just so overpriced. You can go ahead and read the review here. Among other gels available in the market, I have tried many, but everybody has failed terribly to match my expectation. You can read about the famous The Face Shop Aloe Gel here.

Surprisingly, the Soundarya Aloe Gel from Patanjali suits me, but every time I use it, the green color keeps me a little agitated. Is it really natural? I wonder. And there is no full ingredients list available too.
Anyway, after all the 'natural' saga, I have decided to give mamaearth Aloe Turmeric Gel a shot.

My Experience:

I use Aloe Vera Gel every single day without fail. As I have certain eczema-prone areas on my body, it soothes the itchiness, calms down the redness, and inflammation big time.

I have been using this Aloe Turmeric Gel on my skin for the last 20 days. Texture-wise, they are an exact match to the Patanjali one. It is neither too runny nor very thick. It is very smooth in form. This makes the Gel easy to apply and glide into the skin. There is almost no fragrance except a faint hint. The smell is just like any medicated fragrance-free gel if you’ve used it ever. The gel is in the light yellow color. I guess it could come from the turmeric.

According to the brand, you can “Slather this gel from head to toe to moisturize skin & hair, to soothe sunburnt or shaved skin, and to soften dry or frizzy hair.”

One thing I am not at all happy about the brand is the fact that they have NOT provided the full ingredients list, only the key ingredients are mentioned. This is the first level on which one can trust a brand completely. I don’t understand why these brands don’t do that. I just hope they have not used any harmful chemicals or preservatives as they have claimed.

So far, it seems to be an 'ok' product. I am yet to try this on my hair. But my husband has used it on his hair to give it a little texture. And it works very nicely for that. I have thin eyebrows, and this Gel provides an excellent definition to my eyebrow without using any brow product.

It is a good gel, not a magical gel that once you start using this, all your skin problems will go out of the window. I don't think there is any magical skincare available in the market at any price. Some products do work wonders for our skin, and our skin definitely feels marvelous and magical. But to get healthy, glowing skin from within, you need to eat healthy, exercise, maintain a good lifestyle.

I think I am gonna continue using this for some time. This Gel has Aloe Vera which soothes the irritated skin, calms down Acne and Turmeric which has excellent antioxidant and antibacterial properties. Together, they will come handy in protecting the Skin.

Where to buy:

You can buy it directly from mamaearth website. I've got mine from there.
It is also available on Amazon India.

Let me know if you’ve known of any other awesome Aloe Vera Gels. I would love to try them.

Cheers!!!

Happy Living…

#Pure Rose Water

PURE ROSE WATER FROM ‘KAMA AYURVEDA’

Sunday, May 26, 2019

Since ancient times, Rose Water has been blessing us with its countless number of benefits. Not only it has antibacterial, antifungal properties, but it also tightens the pores, purifies the skin, helps to reduce inflammation, and thereby acne and pimples, and offers a rejuvenated new look.

Long back, it was a dream to get the feel of real rose water in our country. Pure rose water was a mere dream. There were no brands who would provide ‘natural’ version. The only way to get the extract of pure roses was to create the distillation process on your own, which was time-consuming and almost impossible for most of the people. I, too, have fallen in the loop of buying something unnatural. When you have no option in your hand, you can’t choose, right! Also, the fact was that most of us had no idea about chemicals and preservatives at that time. Commercial ads were made to lure the audience, and most of the time, it used to capture the minds. In the name of rose water and in the desire of getting a rosy blush and petal-like soft skin, we used to fall for the trap and get cheated. Sadly, many people still have the misconception, and continue using the diluted version and many unnatural products.

I used to wonder that India, whose Ayurveda has been well known to the world and been beneficial to treating various diseases, why haven’t anyone made the attempt to make something pure and natural? Someone heard my inner voice, I think. And thankfully, the time has changed since then by the grace of some genuine Ayurvedic natural brands. And “Kama Ayurveda” is one of the most authentic Indian Luxury Ayurvedic Skin Care Brands.

Now, most of us girls are well aware of the fact that ‘beauty is pain.' To get a healthy, beautiful glowing skin, you have to work hard that includes taking care of your skin externally and also internally by maintaining a proper diet and healthy lifestyle. Nowadays, there are uncountable numbers of skin care brands who claim to use the recipes of ancient Ayurveda in their skincare and also claims there are no harmful ingredients in their products. Who the heck knows the truth? Only if we could see how the products are made or could test a sample in the lab, maybe then we would be satisfied.

But anyway, there are very few brands whose products are trustworthy as far as my experience goes. I have been using their products since they came in the market and I haven’t found any flaws. “Kama Ayurveda” is one of the brands and I trust some of their potent products blindly.

Let’s talk about their ‘Pure Rose Water’.

Benefits:

• 100% Natural

• Natural Astringent

• Balances skin PH

• Tightens pores and reduces oiliness

• Lightly hydrates

According to the brand,

Kama Ayurveda Pure Rose Water is made from the roses of Kannauj - a region in North India, rich in white soil conductive to roses' growth. The Kannauj rose is considered special due to its similarity to the Bulgarian rose. The steam distillation process used to create this water ensures a high level of hygiene and unmatched purity. Rose water is a natural astringent that balances and restores skin's PH level, helps tighten pores and acts as the perfect alcohol-free toner for oily or acne-prone skin. Its light cleansing and clarifying action help in removing cleanser residue while readying the skin for further skincare treatment. A refreshing spritz that can be used to refresh the skin at any time of the day.

How I Use It:

So far, I've used pure rosewater, one from ‘Forest Essentials’ and another is from ‘Kama Ayurveda’. I’ve loved the Forest Essentials’ pure rose water too. But since this one came in the picture, I haven’t looked back to anything else.

I love this as a toner and use a few spritzes of it before applying my favorite facial cream or facial oil. Rose water is a perfect partner to combine with facial oils as they glide and get absorbed into the skin so perfectly with it.

Except this, during the summer season, and also when I am traveling, I carry a travel size in my purse and spritz it whenever I like to freshen up. It really does give instant freshness and cooling effect.

Also, this rosewater works beautifully when you use it along with your favorite Face Mask. Whenever my eyes feel tired because of excessive screen work, I take two cotton pads, spritz some chilled rose water on it, and keep it on my eyelids for 15 minutes. Once you try this method, you can't ever go back to anything else to relax your eyes and revitalize yourself. It is indeed a delightful Eye Pack for tired and puffy eyes.

The Big Bottle is 200 ml. & The Small One (Travel Pack) is 50 ml.

Price:

INR 275 for 50 ml. & 1050 for 200 ml. (You can buy it at Amazon, Nykaa, Kama Ayurveda Website. All links are provided on the names.)

I know it is pretty expensive, but one bottle goes a long way even if you use it religiously. Not all things fall under budget, though it would have been more helpful in that way. 😉😉 Organic, pure skin care products require immense attention and hard labor. Naturally, the price set in accordingly.

I surely hope that this rose water’s price doesn’t increase any more than it is right now. That would be a bummer.

Any other pure rosewater in your eyes I should try? Let me know. If you are looking for pure rose water, this one is undoubtedly the best I’ve tried so far. Do give it a try, you won’t be disappointed.

Cheers!!!

Happy Living…

#Best Sunscreen For Summer

NEUTROGENA SUNSCREENS- BEST SUNSCREEN FOR SIZZLING HOT SUMMER

Saturday, May 04, 2019

Sunscreen is a must use in everybody’s life. Be it you are out in the sun, or you are inside your comfortable home, be it time is for a scorching summer, or it’s a chilly wintry morning, you mustn’t skip using sunscreen ever, no matter what your gender is. It not only protects your skin from the harmful UV rays, but also puts a barrier on the top layer of the skin, and helps to prevent various minor to major skin complications.

The funny part is that no matter how much we are aware of it, every once in a while, we like to cheat and skip our sunscreen. 😉😉 That is not good by the way but what the hey! Anyways, today I am not gonna dig deep on your cheating days. Today, I am gonna talk about two amazing sunscreens from the house of Neutrogena.

One of them is a Chemical Sunscreen, and another one is a Mineral or Physical Sunscreen. Confused? Once, I was also ignorant about all these facts. But worry not, this post will clear out all your confusions if any. Let's hear it out, shall we?

Neutrogena UltraSheer Dry Touch Sunblock SPF 50+

This one has been in many of our vanities for a while. And simply put, it is fantastic. Now, coming to a significant fact is, this one is a Chemical sunscreen. What is that?

By the name of it, I think you’ve derived the fact that this kind contains chemicals such as Octylcrylen, Avobenzone, and Octinoxate, etc. It is not absolutely unsafe for skin, but yes, some could be highly allergic and sensitive to these chemicals. Chemical sunscreens absorb the UV rays first, before letting it out as infrared rays. In this process, some traces of chemicals enter into the top layers of the skin surface, and even some traces could enter into the deeper layer.

I have been using this particular sunscreen for years after using some miserable greasy uncomfortable ones. And I’ve loved it immensely. Why? Let’s look at the pros and cons.

Pros:

Oil-free, non-greasy, sweat proof, and lightweight which are blessings in the summer season
Gives a Matt finish look and also a glowing effect on the skin
Perfect to use under makeup
Easily blendable and it doesn’t leave a white cast
Water resistant, because of that perfect for swimming, and water sports related activity
Has SPF 50 in it which is minimally required for tropical summer
Non- comedogenic that means it won’t clog your pores
Para-aminobenzoic acid (PABA) free (though this chemical is FDA approved and can block UV radiation, it has several side effects including skin irritation)
Has broad-spectrum UVA, UVB PA+++

Cons:

Contains Chemicals including parabens

Price: INR 199 for 30 ml. And INR 549 for 88 ml.

Availability: It is available almost everywhere online, even in online grocery stores. I tend to buy it from whoever is giving a discount. For your ease, I am sharing a link both from amazon.in and nykaa.com.

Neutrogena Sheer Zinc Dry Touch Sunscreen SPF50+ (For Sensitive Skin)

PIC CREDIT: AMAZON INDIA

This new beauty has been launched pretty recently in the Indian market. And everybody has high expectations for it. First of all, this one is a Mineral aka Physical Sunscreen. What is that?

As the name says it all, Mineral sunscreen uses minerals as their active ingredients, specifically zinc oxide and titanium dioxide. Unlike Chemical sunscreens, it just sits on the top layer of the skin and reflects the harmful UV rays. Doesn’t it sound wonderful already? In fact, research says, sunscreens that contain only mineral-based active ingredients are safe to use on babies. How lovely is that?

But, as baby-skin is really sensitive, no adult sunscreen is recommended to use on their skin. For them, special sunscreens are available.

Coming up to this one, I am yet to try a full tube of it as of now. But, I had used it a couple of times from a sample I received a few years back (before it was launched here). I have fallen in love with it after I discovered its benefits through my extensive research. Thank God, it's here finally, and I can't wait to order it after I finish my regular Neutrogena sunscreen.

PIC CREDIT: AMAZON INDIA

Pros:

Made with 100% naturally sourced sunscreen ingredients
Sheer Zinc provides superior sun protection that is hypoallergenic and gentle on sensitive skin
Oil-free, non-greasy, sweat proof and ultra-lightweight which are blessings in the summer season (same like the previous one)
Non-comedogenic and water resistant
Has SPF 50 in it which is minimally required for tropical summer
PURESCREEN technology (physical sunscreen) is ideal for sensitive and allergy prone skin
Fragrance-free and PABA free
Has broad-spectrum UVA, UVB PA+++
No parabens and other harmful chemicals

Cons:

It does leave a white cast which is pretty natural for a physical sunscreen
Not easily blendable and that's why it can get little uncomfortable to use under makeup
This particular sunscreen still contains a little dose of chemicals in it

Price: INR 825 for 80 ml. (you can find it in on nykaa.com, amazon.in)

So, there you have it. When you choose your sunscreen always get one which contains at least SPF 30 in it and has broad-spectrum protection. Unless you are possessive about using everything natural (like me), both of these sunscreens are pretty good and have their own perks. But, if you ask me, I don’t mind looking like a ghost if that’s beneficial for my skin. I can tell you from my previous experience that it’s not impossible to blend if that worries you the most. It just needs a little bit of extra effort. So, I am gonna switch to the sensitive version on most days. 😊😊

Cheers!!!

Happy living…

Top 5 Organic Face Mists for Summer

SUMMER SKINCARE WITH DEYGA ORGANICS

MAMAEARTH ALOE TURMERIC GEL FOR SKIN & HAIR REVIEW

PURE ROSE WATER FROM ‘KAMA AYURVEDA’

NEUTROGENA SUNSCREENS- BEST SUNSCREEN FOR SIZZLING HOT SUMMER

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