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REVIEW OF ‘SEER SECRETS’: A NEW FACE OF NATURAL SKINCARE

Tuesday, August 25, 2020

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…

#Best Hair Brush

TANGLE TEEZER VS WET BRUSH REVIEW

Thursday, February 27, 2020

Around 5 years back, I have written a post about the famous hairbrush called Tangle Teezer. When it got introduced in the market, minds were blown, and many hair worries had gone in the wind. It was and still is an excellent hairbrush.

Until very recently, I haven't looked at any other hairbrush except my trusty Tangle Teezer. I have fine, flat, very oily hair. It is prone to breakage naturally. Suddenly, for the past few months, I have been facing some issues which haven’t been existed before. I've developed extra sensitive scalp, which hurts if my hair gets pulled off a little. I have a terrible habit of combing my hair when it is wet. And for that reason, I face extra hair fall. I’ve switched shampoos, hair oils. Nothing has changed. And finally, it came to me what if I needed to use something else for my wet hair. After detailed research as always, I've found one hairbrush, which is just ideal for all my hair woes. This hairbrush is called Wet Brush- it is the best for fine hair, sensitive scalp, and extremely tangled wet hair.

I have written a detailed post about the Tangle Teezer. Head over here to take a look.

As we are discussing the Wet Brush for the first time, first let’s look at the Key Features of Wet Brush:

This promises to give pain-free detangling for wet hair
The bristles are finer than other hair brushes
This brush effortlessly glides through the hair without any tugging or tangling

Both Tangle Teezer and Wet Brush are designed to use either on wet or dry hair. But after using them for a dedicated amount of time, I’ve come across a few points that make both the brushes unique yet different in their own stands. Let’s find out what they are.

Tangle Teezer vs. Wet Brush

1. Tangle Teezer is fabulous when you are combing your dry hair. Its two-tiered teeth system technology, which is a combination of long & short bristles, helps to grip your hair very comfortably. Whereas Wet Brush is fantastic to use when you have wet hair, and you need to comb it right away (like me 😉). As your hair is prone to breakage more when it is wet, the soft Intelliflex ball-tipped bristles help a lot to glide through the hair smoothly without putting any stress on your manes.

2. If you have a sensitive scalp, then Wet brush is your friend for life. As my experience goes, the Intelliflex bristles of the Wet Brush are more soothing than Tangle Teezer. My Wet Brush is a paddle detangler. It has HeatFlex bristles. And it too is very comfortable for daily use. In my experience, people with sensitive scalp may feel a pulling sensation while using Tangle Teezer.

3. If you have thick hair or curly hair, I think Tangle Teezer is your thing. Its long-short combination of bristles is sustainable enough to hold and glide through your hair at the same time. The award-winning design features longer teeth for detangling while the shorter teeth do the smoothening of the hair cuticle. The hair would be shiny without any trace of any knot.

However, if you have fine, straight, tangled hair, the soft bristles of the Wet brush would be extremely comfortable for you. As this hair type is prone to breakage most of the time, the bristles are gonna be more helpful in controlling your hair.

4. Tangle Teezer is really sleek in design. Therefore, some may find it extremely comfortable to hold while brushing. It fits right in your palm. But this brush is not suitable for blow-drying your hair.

Wet Brush comes with a traditional brush handle, which also provides a good grip. Whether you are using the regular hairbrush or the paddle brush, it is really great to use while blow-drying your hair. Wet Brush paddle Detangler comes with HeatFlex Bristles which are heat resistant. Its AquaVent design is made for an easy cleanup. It holds your hair just perfectly while you style your hair.

5. Tangle Teezer is the best hairbrush to use for on the go purpose. Because of its sleek design, it is very easy to carry on your handbag than the traditional shape of Wet Brush.

After using both the brushes, my vote goes for the Wet Brush as it suits my hair type just perfectly. It’s also a great tool for brushing through conditioning treatments and hair masks.

I hope you can decide better according to your hair types after going through this post.

Let me know what’s your take.

Cheers!!!

Happy Living…

#Winter Lip Care

BEST LIP BUTTER FOR THE WINTERS FROM THE BODY SHOP

Tuesday, January 07, 2020

Strawberry… this pretty looking, delicious smelling fruit has some magical power. Most of us girls get attracted automatically to any skincare related to strawberry, I guess 😉. I am no exception to this charm. I love to try skin care products that have strawberry essence or extract or fragrance in them.

And that’s how I have found this beautiful lip butter from The Body Shop. I also wanted to try a lip butter for a change to see the effect.

To start with, I am blessed with good looking lips 😉, but they are not blessed with moisture. They do feel like another form of the desert if they are not appropriately moisturized. I have to apply lip balm every time I eat or drink something, or clean my mouth. Otherwise, they tend to develop cracks. In the winter months, they become their worst because of extreme dryness. Yeah… you can understand that the whole situation is not an ideal vision.

I love applying lipsticks, but I try to avoid them as much as possible as my lips become drier than usual. The lip balms I use are 100% natural and preservative-free. But still, the effect of the products on my lips seem to wash away early than expected. One fine day, I decided to buy this lip butter in a whim though most of the reviews available online were against it.

And I loved it.

The Body Shop Strawberry Lip butter

According to the brand,

Instantly hydrate and soften your lips with this fruity lip butter. Full of sweetly scented strawberry seed oil, it will keep you coming back for more.

Features:

Lip butter
Nourishes & softens lips
Gives lips a light, natural-looking sheen
Keeps your lip soft and smooth
Delicious fruity scent
Cold-pressed strawberry seed oil

Price: INR 250 for 10 ml.

What I like about the product:

Moisturizes the lips deeply
Heals the cracks, dryness
Provides a protection layer
Smells fantastic if you love the scent of strawberry
The texture of the product is buttery smooth
Glides smoothly on the lips
Doesn’t feel heavy on the lips, therefore comfortable enough to wear during the sleep
Perfect for hydrating and protecting your lips during your sleep
Perfect to wear under lipstick to keep them moisturized
Suitable for all seasons

What I dislike about the product:

It leaves a white cast behind.
For that, it is not comfortable to wear on its own if you are going out.
Would have been great if there's a tube packaging available (for hygiene purpose)

Buying Links:

Nykaa

The Body Shop India Website

How to Take Care of your Lips:

Remember to scrub your lips once a week before you apply any lip product. If you already have dead skin cells piled on the lips, no lip balm or butter can help you fully. Just take half a teaspoon of Almond Oil and quarter teaspoon of brown sugar. Mix them and scrub your lips gently for 30 seconds. Do not over do. Rinse it with water and apply your favorite Lip balm or Lip butter. For other days, you can take a clean towel to scrub the lips when it is wet. And you are good to go.

As I searched for this product's ingredients list on The Body Shop UK website, I noticed that there's the latest version of this lip butter, which is entirely different in texture. I do hope they don't discontinue this version because it is just perfect for my lip's health. Do try it out while you can.

Also, let me know if you’ve found a good lip product for yourselves yet!

Cheers!!!

Happy living…

#Winter Hair Care

BEST PARABEN & SULFATE FREE SHAMPOO FOR THE WINTERS

Monday, December 23, 2019

My hair care journey has never been easy. As I suffer from severe hair fall, and I have fine hair naturally, it is always my topmost priority to take special care of my mane. Trust me when I say I’ve tried everything in my hand to minimize the hair fall. If you have fine hair, then you know that this whole process is ridiculously tiresome.

However, over the years, I’ve incorporated a few changes, both in my lifestyle and in using hair care products to give them the best chance possible. And now, I think my hair looks its best. They may not be fuller, but they are healthy.

As I always say, internal health is a prime factor in having good skin and hair. So, make sure there are no deficiencies or health problems. If you do have any health problem, first fix that before you do the next step, which is to start using the right products.

No matter it’s for skin or hair, I always make sure to minimize the use of harmful chemicals and preservatives. Let’s be frank here, I am not 100% free user of chemical, preservatives, or cruelty-free products in my life. But I try my best.

You may already know that hair oiling is essential to massage your scalp, increase the blood circulation, nourish your hair follicles. Along with this, choosing a suitable shampoo to cleanse your hair correctly is equally important. And for that, today, I am presenting a shampoo from the house of OGX, which is extraordinarily good. In this winter, this shampoo protects my hair as well as deeply nourishes the roots.

OGX Argan Oil Of Morocco Extra Strength Shampoo

Description as per the brand,

Indulge your hair with this creamy lather, made with repairing silk proteins and hydrating Argan oil. It will help restore your hair while locking in intense moisture to create silky, perfect strands.

Ingredients:

Water (Aqua), Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glycol Distearate, PPG-2 Hydroxyethyl Coco/Isostearamide, Argania Spinosa (Argan) Kernel Oil, Silk Amino Acids, Dimethicone, Amodimethicone, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Cetrimonium Chloride, Laureth-4, Laureth-23, Polyquaternium-6, Polyquaternium-10, PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Methyl Gluceth-10, Trideceth-12, Sodium Chloride, Citric Acid, DMDM Hydantoin, Diazolidinyl Urea, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, Fragrance (Parfum), Red 40, (CI 16035), Yellow 5 (CI 19140).

Price:

INR 725 for 385 ml.

My Experience:

I have been loving OGX shampoos and conditioners for about 10 years now. According to the season and health of my hair, I keep on switching the variety. For the summers, I mostly prefer OGX Strength & Body + Bamboo Fiber-Full Shampoo. For the winters, OGX Argan Oil Of Morocco Extra Strength Shampoo is my favorite.

In the winters, though, my scalp goes oily as usual, but the rest of my hair strands become dry. This Argan Oil of Morocco shampoo cleans your scalp and hair thoroughly, maintains the moisture in the hair, and gives a great volume. It makes your hair look great and smell just delicious. And most importantly, this shampoo is free from Parabens and Sulfates, which is all I want for my hair. Though it’s a sulfate-free shampoo, it cleanses your hair thoroughly, deeply conditions, and maintains the natural oil balance without stripping your hair off. To me, that shows the quality of this product. And all these qualities make this shampoo just perfect for sensitive scalp and hair too. With the use of this particular shampoo, my scalp is never itchy, my hair never feels dry, and I skip my conditioner on most of the days. As this shampoo maintains the balance, there is no problem of dandruff during the winters.

All the ranges from OGX have shampoo and conditioner both. Some even provide a separate hair mask, which is an absolute delight.

Let’s look at the pros and cons.

Pros:

Free from Parabens and Sulfates
Contains goodness of Moroccan Argan Oil
Makes your hair soft, healthy, naturally shiny
Gives volume and nourishment
Doesn’t strip off the natural oils from your hair
Lathers great and deeply cleans your hair
Repairs frizzy, damaged hair
Perfect for sensitive scalp and hair
Ideal for all hair types
Suitable for color-treated hair
Smells delicious
Keeps away dandruff
Works great on its own without any help from a conditioner

Cons:

Not 100 % natural if you are super fussy about that (for me, it’s not an issue)

Buying Links:

Nykaa

Myntra

You can give it a try without any worry. Even according to your hair types, you can choose from their vast ranges. I am sure these shampoos will never disappoint you.

Share your feedback here if you've already tried any shampoo from OGX. I would love to know about your experience.

Cheers!!!

Happy Living…

#Winter Skin Care

PALMER’S COCOA BUTTER FORMULA SKIN THERAPY OIL REVIEW

Monday, December 09, 2019

Winter is here. And like every other season, it also comes with its add-ons. Dry, flaky, dull skin becomes everyone’s unwanted guest. Moreover, no matter how late you are in the mornings, if you get scared to take a bath and do not moisturize your skin, there comes itchiness. So, in a nutshell, for our skin, winter is a total nightmare.

For all such nuisances, Cocoa Butter works the best. It is simply amazing for skincare, and it comes very handy during the winters. I have already shared thoughts on my favorite Himalaya Cocoa Body Butter with all of you. You can check all about it here. I can’t tell you how well that body butter behaves with my skin and makes my life so easier.

Anyway, I love that throughout the year. But for winter, my skin needs an extra special treat. For that, I think oils are great. If you can massage your skin with virgin coconut oil, or olive oil, or sweet almond oil, that will be really beneficial for your body. But to be frank, no matter how helpful these oils are, they are heavy, they stain your clothes, and moreover, coconut oil leaves a weird smell behind which I am not a fan of.

After quite a few trials and errors, I am currently using a body oil which has been really good to me. So, without wasting any more minutes, let’s talk about it.

Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Formula Skin Therapy Oil

Some Key Features of this oil as per the brand,

It helps to improve the appearance of dry skin
This nongreasy skin therapy oil is a non-staining formula that is easily spread and absorbs gently by skin
It heals the old scars and damaged skin
This product can be used all over the body
It reduces the Stretch Marks, fine lines and dryness
It is Dermatologically Tested and rich enough in Vitamin E, Pure Argan Oil, Natural Oils, Cetesomate-E Complex, Rosehip, Sesame, and Canola Oil

Ingredients:

Price:

INR 495 for 60 ml. & INR 890 for 150 ml.

Buying Link:

Nykaa

There are other online websites too from where you can buy it easily like Bigbasket, netmeds, firstcry, etc.

My Experience:

I have been using this body oil for the past 3 months now. And I love it. Not only it is made of some awesome ingredients, but what is great about it is that it is paraben, phthalate, and mineral oil-free. It has incorporated some excellent oils like Argan, Sesame Seed, Sunflower Seed, Rosehip, Canola, etc., which are marvelous for the skin. The Cacao Seed Butter and Vitamin E repair the damaged skin while other oils work their charm.

The oil is very light and just glides on the skin. It has a faint sweet aroma of cocoa butter. It is immediately absorbed into the skin, so there is no chance of any stain on the clothes.

Once a week, I just use this as a body massage oil. And the rest of the days, I mix some drops of this oil with my favorite Himalaya Body Butter, and my skin becomes buttery soft. It gives a subtle sheen, which I love. My skin looks healthy, dewy. There is no dryness involved for the whole day, even if the weather gets chilly and windy.

As far as the claim to work on the stretch marks goes, I won't say they will reduce miraculously. Actually, newly developed stretch marks can still be faded. But old marks are really stubborn to go away. The marks on my body are there, but they show a difference. Some marks were uneven in texture before, but now I can see they have smoothened up a bit. Frankly, I am not bothered by the stretch marks on my body. But I am glad that my skin doesn’t feel patchy or dehydrated anymore.

Pros:

Made of some beautiful oils, Cocoa Seed Butter, and Vitamin E
Free from Paraben, Phthalate, and Mineral Oil
Skin becomes glowing, healthy, and buttery smooth
Safe to use during Pregnancy as this oil belongs to Palmer’s Prenatal section (they have a separate oil too for extra dry, itchy, skin and a massage oil for stretch marks during Pregnancy)
Softens scars
Very light and quickly absorbs in the skin
Doesn’t stain clothes
Smells very soothing
The spray bottle is very convenient to use

Cons:

I feel, they can exclude the unnecessary fragrance as it may bother some people especially during Pregnancy

Give it a try. Your skin won’t be disappointed. But as I always say, never ever forget to do a patch test before you use it regularly.

Cheers!!!

Happy Living…

REVIEW OF ‘SEER SECRETS’: A NEW FACE OF NATURAL SKINCARE

TANGLE TEEZER VS WET BRUSH REVIEW

BEST LIP BUTTER FOR THE WINTERS FROM THE BODY SHOP

BEST PARABEN & SULFATE FREE SHAMPOO FOR THE WINTERS

PALMER’S COCOA BUTTER FORMULA SKIN THERAPY OIL REVIEW

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