Lotus lip balm has been my all time favourite over years. I have used all their flavours till date. Recently I started testing other brand lip balms as well. This is my recent pick from Fabindia. (Check my recent Fabindia haul). I am slowly loving Fabindia products. Does it sound silly if I say I brought this one because I was so attracted to its pink colour? 😛
I am starting this week with a small DIY post. Who doesn’t want smooth and soft lips? To achieve this, one needs to exfoliate lips regularly. Lip exfoliation is very important to get rid of dead cells and flakiness from your lips. Lip skin lacks oil glands and thats why they get super dried compared to our facial skin. Try this homemade yummy cocoa lip scrub for baby soft pout.
I am sharing my version of cocoa lip scrub which is quite easy to prepare and use. And lip scrubs are awesome way to treat dry and chapped lips. You just have to refrain yourself from eating it.. it’s that delicious!! 😛
Cocoa powder: Cocoa contains fatty acids that retain skin’s moisture. Enriched with anti oxidants that delay ageing process.
Honey: It has anti-fungal properties and seals the moisture within the skin.
Sugar: Sugar is a yummy and gentle exfoliator that scrubs away dead skin which in turn keeps your skin healthy.
Preparation and Usage Instructions:
Step 1: Get your ingredients ready in a clean bowl. Mix well and the homemade cocoa lip scrub is ready.
Step 2: Apply this mixture in circular motion on clean lips.
Step 3: Be gentle and exfoliate for 2-3 minutes.
Step 4: Rinse it off with warm water and apply your favorite lip balm.
That’s it, you are left with soft moisturized lips. Don’t go overboard. That can weaken the lips and make it unhealthy. Scrubbing your lips once or twice a week is sufficient. Follow it up with a lip balm.
I have started doing this at night as the lip balm will stay undisturbed for hours. This is definitely inexpensive and easy way to care our delicate lips.
When you prepare your own concoctions, their shelf life is limited due to the lack of preservatives. You can add vitamin E oil if you are planning to store it for a longer time. Give it a sniff before you apply it and if the smell is bad just throw it away. You can preserve this mixture for about 10 days in fridge. But I always prepare my DIY fresh every time. Try this and you will notice how smoothly your lipstick glides on your lips 🙂
This is the first lip scrub I ever made and I am super happy with it. Do try this and we will be glad to see your valuable comments.
In case you have your own version, let us know in the comments section!  🙂
Today I am reviewing Fabindia’s Aloe Vera Protein Conditioner. I was actually looking for an avocado conditioner to match with my Fabindia avocado shampoo. As I couldn’t find it, I opted for this aloe vera conditioner. Aloe vera is such a magical plant that works wonder for skin and hair. I have normal wavy hair and right now its dandruff free. So, without much thoughts I picked this conditioner. Scroll further to know my experience on this conditioner.
Price and Quantity:
Rs.250 for 250 ml(247 g)
Product Description:
A mild everyday use conditioner, containing aloe vera extract and Vitamin E acetate that hydrate and soften the hair. It restores the natural moisture balance giving the hair a healthy sheen.
Wet hair and shampoo.Apply conditioner gently smoothing it over hair. Leave on for 2-3 minutes. Rinse off thoroughly. Patch test recommended before use. For external use only. Store in a cool place away from direct sunlight. Natural ingredients may cloud or separate this does not affect the quality or efficiency of the product. Fabindia is against animal testing.
My Take on the Product:
The conditioner comes in a simple white sleek bottle with a press button on the cap. Personally I feel the press button is better than the flip cap as flip cap might break easily or chip your nails. The conditioner is white coloured with a glossy finish. Though the bottle is strong, I doubt it would be difficult to carry during travel. The conditioner comes in standard size, I have not seen small or big bottle online.
The consistency is not very thick neither runny. I quite like it and its easier to spread on hair. I mainly focus on the lower end of hair as your root and hair near scalp doesn’t need conditioning.
After leaving it for couple of minutes, I washed it and to my surprise it was easier to rinse it off. Unlike Dove conditioners where you need tons of water to get rid of the product, this is easy to wash away. After towel drying I didn’t use any product to check the quality of my conditioner. My hair was much smoother and tangle free. The conditioner smell lingers on my hair for a day.This product very well serves the purpose of using a conditioner. Overall its a nice conditioner and I would stick to this for a longer time.
Why I like this Conditioner?:
Makes hair smooth
Pleasant fragrance
Goodness of aloe vera and vitamin E
Fabindia is against animal testing
Easy to rinse it off
Packaging is sturdy
Doesn’t weigh down my hair
Didn’t give me any hairfall
Why I don’t like this Conditioner?:
Does not add bounce
Bit pricey when compared to Dove, Garnier and Tresseme
MABH Rating: 4.1/5
So Do I Suggest?:
I do recommend this to all.This is not a magical product but this is surely a decent conditioner for everyday use.