The Ancient Beauty Natural Skincare Kit

Hello people,

Finding the right skincare products for all your issues isn’t easy, if you trust only natural products to do the job. I’m delighted to introduce 100% natural natural, ayurveda based products by The Ancient Beauty.

These products can really do wonders for your skin. They are inspired from various cultures and hundreds of ancient beauty recipes.

The kit I received claims to be perfect for dry skin type, and caters to all the skin care needs – from exfoliation to cleansing and moisturizing! The packs have very distinct fragrance of various spices amazing for the skin. Also, it came in the most beautiful package I’ve ever received, and some self-care tips!

The products in the kit were: The Ancient Japanese Scrub, The Ancient Face Wash, The Ancient Illuminator, The Ancient Dew, The Ancient Massage Powder, The Ancient Body Scrub

I have been using the products for one month now and tried all the products. It was a wonderful experience using these natural and unique mix of wonderful ingredients. I’ll share my feedback of individual products with you:

The Ancient Japanese Scrub –

It’s a grainy scrub that exfoliates skin wonderfully. It is supposed to be mixed in water, though I use milk for most of my face packs and scrubs since I have extremely dry skin. The scrub removes impurities, which is very evident in the post effect! I light moisturizer post scrubbing is always advisable, more so if you have dry skin.

The Ancient Face Wash –

I use it very regularly in the mornings, for a fresh and clean look. I have made it a part of my daily skincare routine. It cleanses well and doesn’t unnecessarily dry out the skin. I slightly rub it on my face and leave it for 5-10 mins. The face wash is slightly granular too and needs to be rubbed very lightly.

The Ancient Illuminator –

This is true to its name and brings instant glow. I have been using it before going for outings and got compliments 😉 The ingredients in this pack enhance the blood circulation under skin due to which the skin glows!

The Ancient Dew –

A face pack for deep cleansing. Use it with a few drops of oil (I prefer coconut oil or Vitamin E oil) for moisturizing treat to the skin!

The Ancient Massage Powder –

The favourite most of the pack, it’s a moisturizes with tiny, soft granules. I love to use it as a creamy moisturizing scrub to cleanse all the impurities as well as moisturizing the skin, making it soft and supple. Absolutely no need for a moisturizer post this blissfully smelling lotion. The fragrance of roses with rose petals calms the skin and the senses, a must have!

Ancient Satin Body Scrub –

Smells amazing with strong fragrance of coffee and cinnamon. It’s a wonderful body scrub. It’s use of face should be avoided, as it can be a bit harsh for sensitive skin, but exfoliates the dead skin from body very well and makes it shine!

Though, I felt all the packs are slightly granular, I love how effective they are, catering to all our skincare needs, and keeping up with the claims that they make! Go grab yours soon!

Love,

Soumya

Fore more natural skincare products review, read here: Go Organic – “From My Garden” Skincare Products Review

CleanCoconut Review!

 

Au Naturel is my new mantra! With the ever growing awareness on the hazards of using chemical skin products, I’m getting more involved and excited with using organic skincare products for myself. It’s a common knowledge that much of what we put on our skin gets absorbed into our body. Organic products are not only safe for us but for the environment as well. They focus greatly on consumer health and eco-consciousness. I personally love to indulge in skincare products that give me natural and healthy ways to nourish my skin without hidden ingredients. We are in a world where organic products are a full blown industry giving us more control of the quality and safety of the products we choose for ourselves. I owe to my skin as much as to any other body organ and I’m determined to make a wise choice. On this noble pursuit I stumbled upon CleanCoconut and I’m so glad. So here’s my journey of using CleanCoconut’s several products. I will be reviewing them gradually.

CleanCoconut claims to bring to us Natural Ingredients and No Secrets!

CLEAN COCONUT VISION :

Our vision is to create natural, organic skin-loving products with safe ingredients for all skin types. We will continue to strive with heartfelt passion to create products for those with sensitive skin types. We spend an enormous amount of time and energy researching and validating our suppliers to ensure our ingredients are the purest and safest on the market.

(INGREDIENT) PROMISE :

We will NEVER use any:  Fillers, Parabens, Nanoparticles, Petrochemicals, PEG, Synthetic Fragrances, Dyes, or Phenoxyethanol.  We test our products on real people (thank you family and friends) and NEVER on animals.  We are made in Colorado and source the world’s purest natural and organic ingredients.  If we don’t put it on our skin, it won’t be in our products.  

Today I’ll review Grapeseed Oil and Virgin Organic Coconut Oil in this post.

Virgin Coconut Oil

Coconut oil comes from the fruit of the coconut palm. Virgin coconut oil is extracted from the meat of a fresh coconut. It is known for its nice fragrance, antioxidant, antibacterial, antifungal, and medium chain fatty acids (MCFA), among other things. It has a very specific chemical composition having miraculous health benefits but here we will focus on few of the benefits we have from using it externally.

CleanCoconut ClaimsPure Organic Virgin Coconut Oil for all your beauty needs. Rich in vitamin E and fatty acids. Deeply conditions and moisturizes for smooth soft skin. Restores and strengthens over-processed hair.

 Benefits

  • Moisturizer
  • Improves Complexion
  • Wrinkle Reducer
  • Fights Acne
  • Relief for Eczema, Psoriasis, Dry Skin Conditions Hair, Scalp & Lip Conditioner
  • Reduces Split Ends
  • Hair, Scalp and Lip conditioner
  • Reduces Dry Scalp
  • Anti-inflammatory
  • Antibacterial

Our 100% Pure Fractionated Coconut Oil is a restorative multi-purpose oil that offers a range of nourishing benefits for the body, hair, and face. Apply on your entire body to soften and moisturize dry, rough skin.  This versatile oil also acts as an ultra-hydrating conditioner for dry or damaged hair and scalp.

Fractionated Coconut Oil is excellent oil for aromatherapy and massages since it serves as a great base or carrier oil.
◦ Provides unsurpassed moisturizer for the skin
◦ Naturally rich in Vitamin E for antioxidant protection
◦ Nourishing conditioner for dry and damaged hair
◦ Multipurpose oil

Absorption

  • Quick Absorption
  • Lightweight
  • Non-Greasy

Aroma

  • Very Little, No Scent

Price: $ 11.00

Quantity: 240 mL / 8 fl oz

Availabilityhttps://www.cleancoconut.com/collections/natural-oils/products/virgin-coconut-oil

Packaging:

Products came in an envelope corrugated fiberboard cardboard box. All my products were beautifully wrapped inside a green gift paper wrap which was further filled with cute crinkle cut crimped paper shred to give cushion to glass bottles and plastic boxes.

The coconut oil came in a sturdy dark amber brown color plastic box. You also get additional clear flap cover to replace with the original black lid to see your contents. These boxes are recyclable and can easily be used to store cosmetics, creams and other beauty products (DIYs). Or can be used for storing craft or office supplies etc.

 

Ingredients:

100% Cold Pressed Virgin Organic Coconut Oil (Cocos nucifera)

Directions for use: Apply generously to skin, apply small amount to towel-dried hair, and massage in thoroughly. Rinse as needed.

Not for ingestion or cooking, for external use only. Discontinue use if skin irritation occurs.

 

Tips & Tricks

A little bit goes along way!

  • Moisturizer
    Apply a small amount and rub in a circular motion on skin and allow oil to absorb. 
  • Under Eye & Face Treatment
    In the evening, apply oil in a light circular motion around the eyes and face.
  • Hair  & Scalp Treatment

Conditioner

Use a small dime to quarter size dollop, apply to hair and scalp. Leave in for 10-20 minutes shampoo as normal. 

For Split Ends/Frizz

Apply a tiny amount between fingertips and rub on the frizzy hairs or split ends.

  • Nails

Add a small amount to your nails to nourish cuticles while preventing peeling and cracking

TIP 1: Prevents and minimizes skin cracking on heels

TIP 2: Leave-In Conditioner: this oil can be left in overnight and should not stain your pillow. Shampoo as normal in the morning.

My Review:

I’ve been using Virgin Coconut Oil as a facial and body moisturizer as long as I can remember. I have used various brands over a period of time. CleanCoconut has proven to be of consistent quality, so I decided to give it a try. It’s about a month now and it didn’t even take that long for me to see positive results. It’s cruelty-free and makes me look beautiful. All thanks to the medium-chain fatty acids that protect and heal the skin at the same time.

I noticed my skin looks smoother and radiant! It also acts as a natural moisturizing cleanser so I use it to clean off my makeup and dirt at the end of the day. In the morning my face feels feather soft and hydrated. I have also started mixing a drop or two with my day cream, and sunscreen and my skin looks amazing! My husband was resistant to the idea as his skin is more towards oily unlike mine which is dry-normal, but I used it on him and he was impressed with how well it worked out on his skin and saved him from sunburns.

I would also like to share my story of developing bumpy skin around my arms during last winter. It somewhat looked like red rashes and visually doesn’t make you look flattering in sleeveless outfits. I tried a couple of things but nothing seemed to work out, until CleanCoconut – Virgin Organic Coconut Oil. I know it sounds like an advertisement but I can’t help. My skin condition is 100% improved and also noticed a brighter-looking skin. There is a huge quality difference between store bought and from CleanCoconut.  The quality encouraged me to use it in various other ways. I have been using the oil as a body cream post shower and as massage oil occasionally. As far as my hair is concerned they look healthier. Added bonus – my eyelashes have grown longer and thicker!

I also did a little experiment by adding the Virgin Cold-Pressed Coconut Oil with water in Neti Pot to do sinus rinse. It worked pretty good on me. I’m so glad to have a “drug-free” solution to it.

With all these wonderful experiences in hand I have started recommending CleanCoconut’s virgin coconut oil to everyone now because if you’re still not using it, you’re missing out a lot. For me coconut oil is fruit of youth and I urge you guys to give it a try at least once and see for yourself.

What Works:

  • Antioxidant Properties
  • Antibacterial Properties
  • Hydrating Moisturizer and A Deep Conditioner
  • Improves Complexion
  • Improves Signs of Aging
  • Makeup Remover
  • Eases Various Skin Conditions
  • Base Ingredient of Various Body Care Products
  • Balances Skin Tone
  • Anti-Inflammatory
  • Reduces Acne
  • Hair, Scalp, Nail, & Lip Conditioner
  • Excellent Massage Oil
  • Restores damaged hair
  • Dandruff and Lice Free Scalp
  • Uses as Carrier Oil
  • Reduce Stretch Marks
  • Fillers, Nanoparticles, Petrochemicals, PEG, Synthetic Fragrances, Dyes, Parabens and Phenoxyethanol free

What Doesn’t:

  • High quality coconut oil, but not a good choice for frequent users who need larger amount.

Although when you buy the huge supermarket size it can go rancid and when you keep putting your hands in the jar over time you are contaminating the product which might affect your well being. And once the jars go rancid you have to toss it bearing wastage.

  • Costlier in comparison to the local market but the quality justifies the price. It’s a high performing, result oriented product. 
  • Abstinence from the local market. Expected to be floating on Amazon soon.

Grapeseed Oil

Grapeseed oil is extracted from the seeds of grapes, typically made as a by-product of wine-making industry. Grapeseed oil is primarily used for: cosmetics and culinary applications. This oil is not only extremely beneficial for inside consumption, but no less for external skin and hair applications. Always make sure that the oil is marked as food grade before consuming as few grapeseed oils are stabilized with chemicals for its cosmetic uses.

CleanCoconut Claims: High in omega 6 fatty acids, beta-carotene, Vitamins C, D, E, and Rich in linoleic acids which provide the moisture benefits and help reduce wrinkles and scars, High content of phytosterols which help relieve dry itchy dull skin.

Benefits

  • Moisturize Dry, Itchy, Dull Skin
  • Balance Skin Tone
  • Skin Tightening
  • Restores Collagen
  • Improves Dark Circles
  • Reducers Wrinkles
  • Fights Acne
  • Hair & Lip Conditioner
  • Hair Strengthener

Grapeseed Oil is an amazing lightweight oil that is non-comedogenic (won’t clog pores), helps restore collagen, treats acne, tightens and balances the moisture in skin. Its high levels of linoleic acid which provide skin cells with hydrating moisture and healing support. This helps improve skin tone and complexion of the skin. The all natural astringent properties allow the oil to be natural skin tightener and acne reducer.

Anti-Aging Powers: Wrinkles and age spots are usually a result of overexposure to UV Rays. The high content of fatty acids and polyphenols in Grapeseed Oil can prevent premature aging. Vitamins E, C and D promote moisture and help protect the skin from harmful free radicals, and tighten the skin while fighting the signs of aging.  

This all natural hair and scalp conditioner will leave your hair shiny with a healthy glow minus the harsh chemicals.  Meanwhile it is reducing hair and scalp dryness without leaving the hair greasy.

Absorption

  • Semi-quick Absorption
  • Light-Weight
  • Hint of Oily Residue

Aroma

  • Light, Sweet Balsamic
  • Faint Aromatic Scent of Aged Wine

Price: $ 12.00

Quantity: 4 oz

Availabilityhttps://www.cleancoconut.com/collections/natural-oils/products/grapseed

Packaging:

Best part is where Wendy leaves you a small note giving you some useful tips and advice on how to use the product.  You will also find information cards on the products to figure out its benefits. This personal touch made all the difference for me.

The Grapeseed Oil came in a classical 4 oz amber glass boston round bottle with glass droppers. I really appreciate the packaging as it’s a safe, secure and convenient and can be recycled. The amber color provides UV protection for light-sensitive products making it perfect to store oils, essential oils, perfume oils and other liquids. It’s quite the choice for travel as it conveniently fits in your purse.

Ingredients: Cold Pressed Grapeseed Oil (Vitis vinifera)

Directions for use: You can use them straight up or create your own potion.

Tips & Tricks

  • Moisturizer

A little bit goes along way! Apply a small amount and rub in a circular motion on skin and allow oil to absorb.

  • Under Eye & Face Treatment

In the evening, apply oil in a light circular motion around the eyes and face.  
Hair  & Scalp Treatment

  • Conditioner

Use a small dime to quarter size dollop, apply to hair and scalp.  Leave in for 10-20 minutes shampoo as normal.

TIP: if leave in overnight, wrap hair with a towel.  This oil can stain a pillow case.

For Split Ends/Frizz

Apply a tiny amount between fingertips and rub on the frizzy hair or split ends.

My Review:

I was on a trip a month and half back and as a souvenir I brought back acne. Using grapeseed oil has helped me lighten those acne spots in a month’s time which is super cool. It also helped me control them there itself, much like the brand claims. My skin feels better hydrated and has improved my skin tone a notch up.

You know I love curls and have chemically got perms done. So my hair acts up frizzy and dry at times. However, with the use of Grapeseed oil it doesn’t get frizzy after a day’s wash. Hair texture is better now for sure as far as I can tell.

These days I’m integrating the oil into moisturizers, creams, sunscreen, lotions, lip balms, shampoo, conditioners and an assortment of other products. I love it’s light, sweet balsamic aroma. There’s absolutely no dearth to its uses and application. Grapeseed oil is an excellent base for homemade cosmetology remedies indeed. I love CleanCoconut Grapeseed oil. Exquisite quality and well-priced!

What Works:

  • Ideal for All Skin Types
  • Balances Skin Tone
  • Anti-Inflammatory
  • Hair, Nail, & Lip Conditioner
  • Well Priced
  • Relief for Dry, Cracked, Itchy, Dull Skin
  • Beneficial in skin conditions like Acne, Dermatitis and Eczema
  • Incredibly Strong Antioxidant, About 50 Times Stronger than Antioxidants like, vitamin C and E
  • Deeply Moisturizing and Nourishing
  • Reduces Signs of Aging
  • Restores Collagen
  • Improves Dark Spots and Circles under eyes
  • Reduces Stretch Marks
  • Improves Hair Strength
  • Keeps dandruff away
  • Reduces hair fall
  • Safe for all Age Groups including Infants as it is Non-Allergic
  • Excellent Lubricant
  • Fillers, Nanoparticles, Petrochemicals, PEG, Synthetic Fragrances, Dyes, Parabens and Phenoxyethanl free
  • 120 mL / 4 oz goes a long way

What Doesn’t:

  • Products are currently only selling through cleancoconut.com. The website mentions that it should be available on Amazon.com pretty soon.

I would also like to share the product range that CleanCoconut has to offer. https://www.cleancoconut.com/collections/skin-care-products

The CleanCoconut Products Range Include:

The Brown Sugar Collection: https://www.cleancoconut.com/collections/brown-sugar-scrubs

  • Body Scrub – Calming Orange
  • Body Scrub – Energy Lime
  • Body Scrub – Refreshing Grapefruit
  • Body Scrub – Relax Lavender

The White Sugar Collection: https://www.cleancoconut.com/collections/white-sugar-scrubs

  • Body Scrub – Happy Day Grapefruit
  • Body Scrub – Jump Start Lime
  • Body Scrub – Keep Calm Orange
  • Body Scrub – Sweet Dreams Lavender

Man Scrub : https://www.cleancoconut.com/products/man-scrub

The Mist Collection: https://www.cleancoconut.com/collections/mists

  • Body Mist – Grapefruit
  • Body Mist – Lavender
  • Body Mist – Lime
  • Body Mist – Orange

Body & Face Oils Collection: https://www.cleancoconut.com/collections/natural-oils

  • Almond Oil
  • Argan Oil
  • Grapeseed Oil
  • Jojoba Oil
  • Coconut Oil
  • Virgin Coconut Oil

Face & Body Lotion : https://www.cleancoconut.com/collections/face-body-lotion

Hair Care Collection: https://www.cleancoconut.com/collections/hair-body-oil

Body Care: https://www.cleancoconut.com/collections/body-care

  • Muscle Relief – Penetrating Pain Rub

I hope you guys enjoyed my reviews. Be tuned for more to come in the coming weeks!

XOXO

Tripti

Tan removal – Natural Remedies, DIY

The sun at this time of year is particularly bright and strong, so even a few minutes outside without SPF can damage our skin considerably. It can lead to unwanted skin darkening & tan as well. While some will revel in skin tan, others may be more conscious and would want to preserve their natural skin tone. To be honest, skin tan is just one thing, but too much sun exposure causes various skin problems like: wrinkles, acne, fine lines, age spots etc. To this end, it’ll be great if you apply high level SPF before stepping outdoors and maybe use umbrella. This post is for all those who suffer from skin tan no matter how much they try to escape. I’m one of those people who gets skin tan in seconds!

Now a day we have many promising skin lightening and brightening products available in the market. Most of us tend to go for quick bleach or de-tan facials or use products that might be loaded with chemicals. It’s important to consider carefully what product claims and what ingredients it has to offer. These options are not only expensive, but take toll on our skin in the long run. I personally rely more on natural homemade concoctions and it actually does better job on me than any processed chemical products.

So, today I’m going to share few of those super easy amazing homemade sun tan removal packs & scrubs that will help you achieve glowing and even toned skin.

Tan removal remedies

  1. Peel Galore
  2. Orange Mask
  3. Orange Lavender Body & Face Scrub
  4. Lemon Zesty Scrub
Peel Galore –

Ingredients:

  • 1 tsp orange peel
  • 1 tsp lemon peel
  • 3 tbs raw milk

Make a smooth paste adding all the ingredients together. You can adjust the consistency by adding more peel powder if it’s too runny or add more milk if it’s too compact.

Once ready, apply the paste on your face/body. Let it dry for about 20-30 minutes. Now take some more milk and pat it over your face/body to make it little wet. Make circular finger movements and exfoliate for 1 minute. Be very gentle while you exfoliate and wash it off with tepid water. You can use this scrub pack thrice a week.

If you’re using dried lemon/orange peel powder, all you need to do is to add raw milk into the peel powders. But if you’re using fresh peels then you need to make paste in a mixer by adding milk to it, as required.

P.S. You can use both orange and lemon peel in the pack or any one of your choice. Make a small test on your skin before you try this face/body pack as it can be harsh for people with sensitive skin. You must avoid this pack if your skin has any aberration as it may aggravate the situation for you.

It’s one of the most effective scrub pack in reducing tan and gives you a golden glow.

  • Milk plays a very important role in maintaining the beauty of the skin and keeping many skin problems at bay. It has many skin benefits.
  • It’s excellent cleanser
  • shrink pores
  • good moisturizer
  • treats sunburn
  • makes skin supple and soft
  • great for improving complexion and gives radiant skin.

The Queen of Egypt, Cleopatra, attributed her smooth skin and beauty to a secret ingredient, and that is milk!

  • Did you know lemon peels are nutritional powerhouse and contains 10 times more vitamins than juice itself! It has sooo many health and skin benefits. However, I’ll stick to specific benefits relating to the topic.
  • It helps to lighten age spots, blemishes, acne scars
  • has skin bleaching properties
  • enhance skin’s clarity
  • glow and suppleness
  • Has antibacterial and antioxidant benefits
  • removes fine lines and wrinkles.
  • As we all know, orange fruit is one of the best source of Vitamin C, which is good for health and skin care as well. However most of the benefits of orange are in its skin as it has more vitamin C than the fruit itself, lying dormant beneath the skin peels. Hence, we should never discard the peels and make good use of it. Always wash, clean and dry the orange peels whenever you’re having them. Choose orange with thin skin.

Process of making dry orange peel powder:

Wash orange peels thoroughly and dry them in shadow till it loses all its moisture and turn crispy. Once all dried grind them thoroughly to make fine powder. Store the orange peel powder in airtight dry container. It stays good for a long time. Mine stayed for 2 years or maybe more than that!

You can include orange peel powder in various face and body packs and see the visible difference in you. Orange peel is pretty much a boon for our skin as it helps us combat various skin issues like

  • acne
  • dark circles
  • blackheads
  • tan
  • dark spots
  • patches
  • anti-aging benefits
  • reduce blemishes and scars.

It has natural bleaching agents that helps make skin visibly brighter. Using it with milk or yogurt gives you that extra glow and remove tan. 

P.S. You can make lemon peel powder in the exactly same way as orange peel powder. The only difference is you need to peel or scrape off the cover using a peeler. We don’t need the white material underneath the lemon. All we need is the yellow/green part.

Orange Mask –

Here’s a super quick  face pack that’ll give your skin a brighter and smoother look.

You’d need:

  • Dried orange peel- 1 tbs
  • Yogurt- 1-2 tbs

Just mix dried orange peel in curd/yogurt and make a paste. Apply on the face and leave for 20 minutes. Wash it off with lukewarm water.


You can also make luxurious body and face sugar scrub using lemon and orange peel powder.

Orange Lavender Body & Face Scrub

Ingredients:

  • Ground white/brown sugar – ½ cup
  • Orange peel powder – 1/4th cup
  • Orange essential oil – few drops
  • Lavender oil/Olive oil (Extra Virgin) – 2 tbs
Lemon Zesty Scrub –

Ingredients:

  • Ground white/brown sugar – ½ cup
  • Lemon peel powder – 1/4th cup
  • Lemon essential oil – few drops
  • Lavender oil/Olive oil (Extra Virgin) – 2 tbs

Mix everything together in both the scrubs and keep it in a dry airtight container. Make them in small batches and do your own little experiment.

You can add some orange zest and lemon zest respectively for freshness in the scrub when you use them.

  • You can add few dried rose petals too. It’ll give out great aroma and is a powerful antioxidant, relaxing and tones the skin. 
  • Basically olive oil is a hidden beauty secret. It’s hypoallergenic and great for sensitive skin. It also reverses aging effects, UV damage and is loaded with antioxidants and vitamins.
  • Lavender oil is suitable to most skin types, is one of the most versatile and multi-purpose oil. It provides overall health to skin due to it’s antiseptic properties and skin-healing benefits. It is highly soothing and also promotes tissue regeneration helping with anti-aging treatments.
  • Both brown and white sugars are used in facial and body scrubs as exfoliants because they are granular. Sugar is a natural humectant, meaning it pulls moisture from air into your skin. They contain glycolic acid which helps the skin cells to regenerate faster for a much youthful appearance.
  • Brown sugar is often used in facial scrubs as it has finer grains than white sugar. Plus it is high in vitamin B due to molasses, which is an antioxidant that helps to protect your skin from harmful UV rays. White sugar is used more for body scrubs. So you can make your own choice as per your needs.

Enjoy summer and have fun!

XOXO

Tripti

2017-06-25

Mama Love Yourself – Mamaearth Hair Mask and Body Wash Review

Hair fall is an issue that concerns everyone universally. This concerns become even more prominent post pregnancy when sudden hormonal changes cause serious amount of hair fall, to the extent that one feels she’s about to go bald. Also, we (the new mothers) are unable to spare enough time and follow a proper regime to take care of ourselves and our bodies. Hair and skin also bear the brunt of motherhood L Dry, lifeless, frizzy and falling hair is the eventual result. The stress of motherhood is so evident from each part of our body – top to bottom.

Here comes Mamaearth, which claims to take care of our babies and us, the mommies.

After gaining popularity of its range of baby products, including body wash, shampoo, lotion, sunscreen, mosquito repellent, diaper rash cream and massage oil, Mamaearth has just launched its range of pre natal and post-natal products. Appropriately, the launch was on Mother’s Day. The mama products range include: Calming Body Wash, Argan Hair Mask, Epsom Bath Salt, Stretch Marks Cream, Nourishing Body Lotion, Nipple Butter, Under Eye Cream, C3 Face Mask.  Ill review hair mask and body wash in this post.

Mama 1
Picture Credit: tipsy.gypsy.tales (instagram); http://www.tipsygypsy.blog

Argan Hair Mask

Mamaearth Claims: It is a hydrating mark, which helps repairing damaged hair (I’m sold only on this ;)) It also helps deeply condition and nourish dry and dull hair. It promotes new hair growth and keeps the scalp healthy and happy, and ensures least hair fall.

Price: Rs 599

Quantity: 200 ml

Availability: www.mamaearth.inwww.amazon.inwww.nykaa.comwww.flipkart.com

Packaging:

Oh, I absolutely love the packaging. The plastic box comes in a funky cardboard box. With funny, but 100% true mommy quotes, the cardboard box can be recycled as a pen stand. Very interesting indeed!!!

The plastic box is a sturdy white colored box, with dual caps. One is a screw cap, and on the inside is a plastic plate, double protection 🙂

hair mask 1

Ingredients:

Purified Water, Milk Protein, Curd Extract, Argan Oil, Rosemary Oil, Cedarwood Oil, Tea Tree Oil, Sodium Citrate, Brassica Alcohol, Brassicamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Caprylic Capric Tri Glyceride, Hydrolysed Collagen, Sodium Hyaluronate, Potassium Sorbate

hair mask 2

Shelf Life: 2 years

Directions for use: Apply a generous amount to towel-dried clean shampooed damp hair. Use your hands and fingers to evenly distribute through hair, beginning at scalp to hair ends and leave for 5 to 15 minutes and then rinse. Use 1 to 2 times weekly.

hair mask 3

My Review:

The hair mask has a creamy texture that easily spreads on the hair.

I’ve used this mask about 6-7 times, and it started working and showing magic just after 3 uses. Brought life to my hair, drastically reduced hair fall, brought back lustre and shine, much like the brand claims. To be honest, the first use made my hair slightly dry, so next time I kept it for about 15 minutes before washing to give it more time to condition. It made my hair soft, like I just came out of a spa!! The mask is hydrating and conditions well. I like the light fragrance of essential oils.

It is very soothing and calming for the scalp, and doesn’t irritate in this hot and itchy weather. I could not stop flapping and playing with my hair (*wink*), it felt so smooth and silky. Argan and avocado oil in the mask help reduce hair fall and helps condition, and tea tree essential oil helps cure dandruff.

I could never give time to myself, since I have a hyperactive toddler and a husband with similar traits. But this mother’s day, I made a promise to myself and my hair; to give myself these 15 minutes of pure bliss every alternate day, and a 2 minute shower daily (sshhhh :P)

What works:

  • Moisturizing and hydrating
  • Provides spa-like treatment with natural ingredients
  • Keeps dandruff away
  • Drastically reduces hair fall
  • SLS, parabens, mineral oil free
  • Big tub goes a long way
  • Since it has natural hair strengthening ingredients, it can be applied by all adults, not just moms

What doesn’t:

  • Abstinence from the local market

 

Calming Body Wash

Mamaearth Claims:

A chemical free body cleanser, with natural fragrance from essential oils that uplift the mood and lessen fatigue. It also prevents dullness of skin by locking in the moisture.

Price: Rs 349

Quantity: 200 ml

Availability: www.mamaearth.inwww.amazon.inwww.nykaa.comwww.flipkart.com

Packaging:

The body wash comes in a tall plastic bottle, with a pump. It has two caps that prevent it from spilling. The bottle is easy to hold and convenient to carry while travelling.

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Ingredients:

Purified Water, Decyl Glucoside, Sodium Cocoyl Isothionate, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Vitamin E, Allentoin, Aloevera Extract, Vegetable Glycerin, Xanthan Gum, Potassium Sorbate & Geranium Essential Oil

Shelf Life: 2 years

Directions for use: Squeeze the liquid onto your hands or a loofah. Lather and rinse.

body wash 2

My Review:

The body wash is a transparent gel, with a very soothing and soft fragrance – truly a “calming body wash”.

The geranium essential oil in it helps in balancing hormones (yayyy for pregnant women) and also relieves stress. With a toddler as hyperactive as mine I’m never at peace and here, this body wash works best for me. It lathers well, cleanses efficiently and washes off easily. It does not dry out my otherwise dry and flaky skin at all which by the way, no soap or body wash has succeeded in doing till now. With the MADE SAFE certification and my experiences with the brand’s baby products, I will not give a second thought before buying and using its products.

What works:

  • Soft and mild
  • SLS, parabens, mineral oil free
  • Subtle and natural fragrance
  • Pump dispenser allows only desired quantity
  • Doesn’t dry out my skin
  • Cleanses efficiently

What doesn’t:

  • Availability in local stores

Overall Rating:

Hair Mask: 4.8/5

Body Wash: 4.9/5

 

Love,

Soumya