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Homemade Anti Pimple Face Pack – Do It Yourself

Hi beauties,

How are you all doing? Bangalore is completely drenched in monsoon showers!! Love the climate to every bit. Everyone wants to have a clean and clear skin. But, there are so many skin enemies like pimples, warts, acne, blemishes, pigmentation etc. Its not so easy to save our skin from all these disrupts. Today, I am sharing one of my natural homemade recipe to treat pimples.Yeah.. I know how horrible pimples are. Lets see how I get rid of pimples with my DIY Anti Pimple face pack.

About the ingredients:

Neem (Azadirachta indica): This magical leaves are rich in anti- bacterial, anti- fungal, anti-inflammatory properties that not only benefit your health but also treat’s common beauty problems like pimple, acne and pigmentation.

Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum): This miraculous herb known us “Queen of herbs” is widely used to cure numerous ailmets.The antioxidants in tulsi leaves helps preventing pimples, acne, wrinkles, ageing and scars.

Kuppaimeni (Acalypha Indica): Commonly known as Indian nettle ,this amazing shrub is loaded with lots of medicinal values.This is used to treat various inflammatory skin infections.

Ingredients Required:

Neem leaves – hand full
Tulsi leaves – hand full
Kuppaimeni leaves – hand full

Preparation Method:

1. Collect all the leaves in equal quantities and dry shade them for 1 week. Once the leaves are crispy dry, we can grind them in mixer.

2. Add the dried leaves to mixer jar and grind them to a fine powder.

3. Transfer the content to an airtight container. This powder can be stored for 3 months.

Directions for Use:

First cleanse your face.Take required quantity of grounded powder and mix it with rose water to a smooth paste. Alternatively you can add aloe vera gel (fights acne) or coconut water (gives cooling sensation). Apply the pack evenly on face focusing on pimple prone area. If you find the pack a bit slippery to apply, you can add some fullers earth to it. Wait till the pack gets completely dried and wash with cold water.

Benefits of this Anti Pimple Face pack:

So, all you girls suffering from pimples and acne do try this at home and its completely herbal (an added advantage!!) with no side effects.When used regularly, this pack really does wonders to skin. This is my granny’s recipe and I have been using this for years. Whenever I get pimples occasionally, I completely rely on this pack. I have never had a need to hunt for pimple clearing face washes. Hope you find this post beneficial.

See you all soon.. till then stay beautiful 🙂

Nivea Nourishing Body Milk for Very Dry Skin Review

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by Harini

Hey Ladies!
Today’s review is about a skin care product from one of world’s largest skin care brand – NIVEA. Nivea is one of the internationally leading companies with more than 130 years experience in skin care. I was using Vaseline aloe fresh and was quite happy with the product. And now since summers are gone, its time for me to switch to a better moisturize.

When I was looking for a moisturizer in health and glow store, I came across this Nivea Nourishing Body milk. It’s been years I have used Nivea. Still with complete trust I went ahead and brought this one. Let’s see how it fared on my dry skin.

Price and Quantity:

Rs.198 for 250 ml

Ingredients:

Aqua, Paraffinum Liquidium, C13-16 Isoparaffin Alcohol Content:3.6% v/v with 1% Diethyl phthalate, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerile Stearate Citrate, Dimethicone, Maris Sal, Glyceryl Glucoside, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis oil, Sodium Carbomer, Phenoxyethanol. Methylparaben, Parfum.

Shelf Life:

29 months

Claims of the Body Lotion:

Nivea Nourishing Body Milk Long-lasting & intensive care for very dry skin.Enriched with Natual Minerals and Moisturizers, NIVEA Nourishing Body Milk works deep within the skin repairing dryness layer by layer & stimulating moisture production naturally.The rich and creamy formula with Almond oil provides effective care for proven smoother skin.Skin compatability dermatologically proven.Fosters new Aquaporins – skin’s own hydration channels.Use regularly to support a natural 24+ moisture.

My Take on Nivea Nourishing Body Milk:

I brought this product last month and have been using it everyday. The product comes in the usual Nivea blue colored plastic container with a sturdy cap.

The colour of this nourishing milk is white with a creamy texture. The smell is very close to age-old Nivea small blue tin dabba. I quite like the smell as it’s so refreshing .As soon as the body milk is applied, it gives a cooling sensation. The light texture of this body milk makes the skin to absorb quickly. I am happy with the moisturising past as well .My skin does not feel dry or stretchy.

The product lives to its claim except the 24+ moisture part. The body milk worked very well on my dry skin and lasts up to 10 hours (I think its fair good for any moisturizer). After that you might need to re-apply. So far I am satisfied with the product. On the whole this is one typical Nivea product you can trust.

PROS of Nivea Nourishing Body Milk:

Good moisturising effect.
Cooling sensation when applied.
Skin absorbs easily.
Doesn’t leave oily tint on skin.
Very refreshing fragrance.
29 months shelf life is pretty good.
Strong bottle with sturdy cap makes it travel friendly.

CONS of Nivea Nourishing Body Milk:

Tongue twisting chemical names on ingredients.
Fragrance doesn’t stay long.
False claim on 24+ moisture.

MABH Rating: 4.2/5

So Do I Suggest this Body Lotion to You?:

I do suggest this body milk for girls looking for a light yet effective moisturizer for dry skin.

Will I Repurchase?:

I think no. During winter I will get back to body butters.

Have you tired Nivea Body Lotions? How are they?

Khadi Herbal Cucumber and Aloe Vera Cleansing Milk Review

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Hello girls!!

Today I would be reviewing cleansing milk from Khadi. After trying their neem shampoo I have picked this Cucumber & Aloe Vera natural face cleanser from Khadi.

Price and Quantity:

Rs. 120 for 210 ml

My Take:

Previously, I was using Himalaya cleansing milk. It was good enough but was stinging my face at times. So, I thought its time to hunt for a better cleanser. That’s when I ordered this Khadi product. Since I was much satisfied with Khadi Neem Shampoo, I quickly picked this cleanser. This cleansing milk comes in a typical Khadi flip top cap packaging which is hard and sturdy making it travel friendly.

The texture is creamy and easily spreads on the face. I like the mild cucumber fragrance. The consistency is thicker than Ayur and Himalaya cleansing milk.

It requires a coin sized amount of the product to clean your face. It does a pretty quick job leaving my skin smooth. It is mentioned to rinse with water but I don’t see the need. I have not tried to remove make up as I prefer using baby oil for makeup removal.