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Upper Lip Hair Removal

by Sharayu K November 13, 2023

written by Sharayu K

Upper Lip Hair Removal: Upper lip hair has always troubled women more than anything else. The frequent visits to a beauty salon for removal of upper lip hair is quite tiring and to some extent irritating. Some women tend to grow upper lip hair more than normal due to hormonal imbalance. Others spend a lot on expensive gadgets to get rid of upper lip hair. But now with these DIY’s you don’t have to get embarrassed and spend tons on hair removal, so have a quick look at these DIYs with ingredients that are easily available at home.

Upper Lip Hair Removal

1) Turmeric and Milk

Ingredients – 1 tablespoon turmeric and 1 tablespoon milk/water

Steps- Mix turmeric powder with milk or water and apply this paste on your upper lips, leave it for half an hour to dry and wash it off by gently rubbing it.

This should be done once in a few days for a couple of weeks.

Turmeric which is usually used as an active ingredient in beauty regimes cleanses the skin thoroughly and milk which has lactic acid in it tends to exfoliate the skin and moisturize it. Together they help in removing the upper lip hair naturally.

2) Egg White

Ingredients- 1 egg white, 1 teaspoon cornflour, and 1 teaspoon sugar

Steps- Mix all the three ingredients together; whisk it until it forms a thick paste. Apply this paste on the upper lip area, let it dry for 30 minutes and then peel it off. On using it twice a week, within a month you will notice a reduction in the growth of upper lip hair.

Egg white has enzymes that dislodge the hair follicles from its base and also soothes the skin, thus helping in naturally removing the upper lip hair.

3) Chana Dal Flour

Ingredients- 1 tablespoon chana dal flour, a pinch of turmeric and some water

Steps- Mix all the ingredients together and blend it well. The paste that you get after blending the ingredients, apply it on your upper lip area and wait for it to dry. Once it is dry, scrub it off in the direction opposite to the hair growth. This will ensure that the upper lip hair gets removed gently.

4) Lemon and Sugar

Ingredients- 1 lemon and 1 tablespoon sugar

Steps- Squeeze a lemon and add the sugar to it. Mix it well to form a paste. Once it is ready, apply it all over your upper lip area and let it dry for 15 minutes. Once it’s dry, wash it off with water.

This paste can be applied every alternate day. Lemon with its acidic properties acts as a bleaching agent and lightens the upper lip hair whereas sugar exfoliates the skin and loosens the hair follicles so that they easily detach from the skin.

5) Corn Flour and Milk

Ingredients- 1 teaspoon cornflour and 2 tablespoon milk

Steps- Mix both the ingredients together and make a paste out of it. Apply a thin layer of this paste on your upper lip skin, let it dry and then peel it off after drying.

Repeat this process two-three times a week to see noticeable results.

This paste works because the mixture of corn flour and milk will stick to your upper lip area firmly and when you peel it off it will remove the hair too.

6) Yogurt, Gram Flour, and Turmeric

Ingredients- 1 teaspoon gram flour (besan), 1 teaspoon yogurt and a pinch of turmeric

Steps- Mix all the ingredients properly in a bowl, once the paste is formed, apply it on your upper lip skin and massage it well. Let it be for 15-20 minutes and then rub it off gently. Clean the area with cold water after the earlier step is done.

You can apply this paste on your upper lip area twice a week until the time you stop noticing the growth of upper lip hair.

So these were some simple home remedies for removing the upper lip hair naturally at home without having to book an appointment at the beauty salon. But, keep in mind that in order to see visible changes, you will have to follow this regime to the T.

Do you know of any other simple home remedies for removing upper lip hair? If yes, then comment down below your remedies for removing upper lip hair at home!!!

November 13, 2023 3 comments

Which are the Best Green Tea Brands in India ?

by Sharayu K June 29, 2019

written by Sharayu K

Best Green Tea Brands in India: Almost all of us, Indians are guilty of waking up to the traditional milky ‘Chai’ of ours. Many of us cannot function properly unless we get our piping hot ‘Chai’, but now with the fitness streak entering into the Indian market, a new variant of tea has stepped into our lives and that is the ‘Green Tea’. Well, green tea has many health benefits and therefore people are happily choosing it over the traditional ‘Chai’. It fights the signs of aging and wrinkles. It aids in weight loss, fights cancer, heart diseases, high bad cholesterol and keep many other health problems at a bay.

To introduce you to the world of ‘Green Teas’, here’s a list of the best green tea brands available in India.

Best Green Tea Brands in India

1) Organic India

Price- 230 INR for 100 grams

This green tea brand has recently risen to great popularity in the Indian market. This company offers green tea bags as well as loose tea. It is available in multiple flavors like pomegranate, lemon-ginger, earl grey etc online as well as in stores. Also, all the flavors of this green tea come infused with Tulsi adding to its already existing delicious flavor.

2) Twinings Green Tea

Price- 800 INR for 200 grams

Twinings green tea brand has a rich history of over 300 years. This UK brand sells green tea bags as well as loose leaves in exotic flavors like jasmine, cranberry, pomegranate, mint, and ginger etc. This brand is easily available in India but the rates are on the steeper side.

3) Tetley Green Tea

Price- 136 INR for 100 grams

It is the best affordable green tea brand available in India which can be easily procured from any retail shop. It comes in great combinations like Mint and Lemon, Citrus and Spice, Cinnamon and Honey and the Aloe Vera variant is considered to be extremely good for washing out the toxins of your body. Do give this brand a try.

4) Lipton Green Tea

Price- 210 INR for 50 grams

Lipton, till now only used to produce traditional tea but they have recently ventured into the green tea market with their quite interesting flavors like Matcha Green Tea, Purple Acai Blueberry, Red Goji Raspberry etc. These flavors are so exotic that you need a special taste to enjoy Lipton Green Tea.

5) Himalaya Green Tea

Price- 180 INR for 20 grams

Himalaya is a very well known brand in the Indian market for its beauty products and as a wellness brand. It also has a green tea product in its kitty. It comes in a pack containing ten green tea bags, and looking at the price tag, it does seem to be little expensive. It is a very strong tea and just one or two dips in hot water can get you a perfect cup of green tea. The only downside of this particular product is that it doesn’t come in a lot of flavors.

6) Taj Mahal Green Tea

Price- 150 INR for 80 grams

Taj Mahal tea brand is very famous for its traditional teas. However, it has recently stepped up its green tea game by launching interesting flavors like Honey Lemon, Earl Grey, and Darjeeling. But the flavor range is restricted to these three flavors only. These two are little bland in taste and therefore the price tag doesn’t justify the product being offered by the company. However, it is great for people who do not like strong green tea.

7) The Good Life Company’s Green Tea

Price- 599 INR for 50 grams

The TGL Co. is a world-renowned company famous for its luxurious teas including the green tea which is a perfect blend of great flavors of high-quality tea leaves and other ingredients. The green tea of this brand comes in 12 variants; few of them are- Indian Detox, Kashmiri Saffron Kahwa Tea, Chili Romance, sparkling strawberry etc. Though these green teas are of the greatest quality available in India, but still, these teas are very expensive- almost 600 Rs for just 50 grams of product. Until and unless you fancy an ultra luxurious tea, the rates are pretty exorbitant for a green tea.

These were few of the best green tea brands available in India providing the Indians with the healthy variant of tea. Find your favorite green tea flavor and jump onto the bandwagon instantly!

Happy Brewing! 🙂

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June 29, 2019 5 comments

Fitness & Health Food & Drink Lifestyle

What are the Benefits of Dried Figs ?

by Sharayu K June 29, 2019

written by Sharayu K

Benefits of Dried Figs: Figs are one of the most nutritious fruits available to mankind. It comes in shades of purple or yellow-green and they are very beneficial for our health. Many times our doctors and dieticians recommend us to have figs, but since it’s a seasonal fruit, the only way we can consume figs is in its dried form. These dried figs are many times used in jams, marmalades, bakery items, jellies etc. Today we are going to look at the various benefits of dried figs on our health.

dried figs

Benefits of Dried Figs

Regulates Blood Pressure

Since figs are loaded with potassium, they help in regulating the blood pressure. Taking into consideration the extreme lifestyles that the people are leading nowadays, with excessive consumption of processed and junk food, our body becomes deficient of potassium. Therefore, we must consume dried figs since they are rich in potassium and would help us in lowering the blood pressure in our bodies.

Helps in Effective Weight Loss

Dried figs are rich in nutritional fibers and we all know how much it is important to consume fibrous food if we are working towards losing body weight. Consuming dried figs helps us in keeping our bodies full of nutritional fibers and therefore we don’t resort to consuming a high-fat percentage of food items. Dried figs are also a part of all the diet routines that people all across the world follow.

Safeguards Against Breast Cancer

Women all across the world suffer from two major issues- menopause and breast cancer. Researchers suggest that women who tend to consume fruit fibers are at a lower risk of having breast cancer in comparison to those who don’t. Dried figs are considered to be the best source of fruit fibers along with prunes, dates, apples etc. So, make sure that you consume enough dried figs in order to avoid the chances of getting breast cancer.

For Healthy and Smooth Skin

These days, girls are suffering from a lot of skin issues like acne, pimples, rashes and they are also tired of blemishes, wrinkles, fine lines which are visible from a very young age itself. All this is happening because of the unhealthy lifestyles that the girls lead and also because of not consuming properly balanced diet. For these very reasons, it is advisable to consume dried figs which are rich in nutrients and on daily consumption; dried figs would surely help in reducing these skin issues.

For Long Luscious Hair

Dried figs are loaded with good, beneficial minerals and nutrients that help to combat various hair issues like limp hair, itchy scalp, dandruff, dry hair, and brittle hair. The minerals in dried figs provide nourishment to hair which leads to healthy, long, soft and luscious hair. Therefore, make sure that you incorporate dried figs in your diet on a daily basis.

These were some of the benefits of consuming dried figs. They are easily available in the market and have got lots of nutritional values, so go ahead and grab some for your evening snack today.

June 29, 2019 0 comment

Fitness & Health Food & Drink Lifestyle

What are the REAL Benefits of Kishmish ?

by Sharayu K June 29, 2019

written by Sharayu K

Benefits of Kishmish: Kishmish, also known as ‘Raisins’ in English are nature’s healthier alternatives to processed sugar-rich candies that are available in the market. Kishmish not only taste wonderful, but they are high in nutrient values as well. Kishmish can be easily found in almost all households. They are usually used in various kinds of desserts but people do not hesitate to use them occasionally in some special pulao recipes too. Kishmish is also a great alternative to unhealthy snacks. Here are a few of the benefits of consuming Kishmish on a daily basis.

Benefits of Kishmish

Benefits of Kishmish

Helps in Digestion

Kishmish soaked in water tend to swell and these give a laxative effect to the stomach and help in getting rid of constipation. Also, if one consumes kishmish daily, it will help to keep the bowel movements regular and the fibers in Kishmish help keep the waste and toxic substances out of the body.

Reduces Acidity

Kishmish is rich in potassium and magnesium which helps in reducing acidity. It also helps in getting rid of harmful toxins from our body, in turn, preventing diseases like arthritis, gouts, kidney stones, etc

Helps Against Anaemia

Kishmish are rich in Iron and Vitamin B complex, both of these help in treating anemia. Also, the copper present in Kishmish helps in the production of red blood cells.

Helps Prevent Cancer

Kishmish contains an antioxidant named ‘Cateching’ which helps in preventing the body to indulge in free radical activities that can cause tumor or cancer of the colon.

Treats Infections

Kishmish are rich in polyphenolic phytonutrients which are known to be anti-inflammatory antioxidants. They show anti-bacterial activity that helps in lowering the risk of fever and it also kills bacteria. Thus, having few Kishmish in a day can help fight infections.

Beneficial for the Eyes

As mentioned earlier, the anti-inflammatory antioxidants help in protecting the eyes by reducing the free radical activities that weaken the vision and they can also result in cataract. Kishmish are rich in Vitamin A, Beta Carotene and A Carotenoid which are considered to be super good for eyes.

Beneficial for Mouth and Dental Care

The oleanolic acid in Kishmish helps in keeping the teeth safe from cavities and tooth decay. It also prevents the growth of bacteria and keeps the teeth in good shape. Kishmish also contains calcium that prevents the teeth from peeling away and break. The presence of boron in Kishmish helps in keeping the bacteria build up in the mouth at a bay.

Helps in Weight Management

Kishmish is good for gaining weight. They are rich in fructose and glucose and can provide the body with loads of energy. These small golden drops help in gaining weight without letting a person have bad cholesterol.

Beneficial for Skin

The antioxidants in Kishmish help in repairing the skin; they plump out the skin and also prevent it from damage. Resveratrol, a substance present in kishmish helps in purifying the blood which in turn shows its result on skin. It also improves the production of red blood cells which makes the skin shiny, clear and nourished. Kishmish is also known to protect the skin from sun damage.

Beneficial for Hair

Kishmish is rich in iron which is required to maintain the health of hair. Presence of iron in body improves blood circulation and stimulates the cells of our hair follicles. The vitamin C present in Kishmish also helps in maintaining the color of the hair. Kishmish are rich in anti-oxidants that prevent hair damage, they have Vitamin E too, that helps in strengthening the cell membrane which in turn helps in preventing the free radicals to attack the hair.

So these were few of the benefits of consuming Kishmish on a daily basis. If you want clear skin, strong hair and healthy body then make sure that you start including Kishmish in your diet.

Stay Healthy!!! 🙂

June 29, 2019 0 comment

Haircare Reviews

Batiste Dry Shampoo Floral and Flirty Blush Review

by Sharayu K May 28, 2019

written by Sharayu K

Who is it for? Batiste Dry Shampoo Floral and Flirty Blush is for the people who want to quickly refresh their hair between washes and add volume and texture to their hair with no water at all.

Batiste Dry Shampoo Floral and Flirty Blush

Price- Rs 649 for 200 ml of product

How to use?

Shake the can vigorously. Hold it at a distance of 30 cm from your hair and then spray it onto your roots. Ensure that you massage your hair with your fingertips to cover your roots evenly. You may also brush through your hair to remove the excess product or residue.

My Experience with Batiste Dry Shampoo Floral and Flirty Blush

Packaging-

Batiste Dry Shampoo comes in a long can, which has colorful designs all over its body. It has a spray nozzle which works well. All the information related to the product is printed on the back side of the can.

Fragrance-

It smells extremely good. It actually has a nice floral scent which kind of lingers onto your hair.

My Experience-

I am in love with this product. In fact, now I wonder how I was actually surviving without a dry shampoo in my life. It has simply changed my hair game for good. This product immediately freshens up my hair and makes it look bouncy and full of texture. I also use it as a hair setting spray if I’ve set my hair. You have to shake it very well before you use it. Also, this product does leave a white residue immediately after spraying; therefore it should be kept in mind to quickly massage it into your hair roots to avoid a whitish cast on your hair. This product is a savior for me between my hair washes. But it must also be noted that the next day it does sometimes make your hair feel brittle. I believe that one must wash their hair the very next day after using a dry shampoo; it does feel a little unhygienic with a product on your hair and scalp. On having said that, I still totally enjoy using this product.

What did I like about the product?

Highly effective
Amazing fragrance
Makes the hair bouncy and textured
Quirky packaging
Removes oil from your unwashed hair
Easy to use
Easily available online and offline

What didn’t I like about the product?

Expensive
Does leave a whitish cast on your hair (can be removed on immediate massaging)
This big bottle is not travel-friendly, opt for a smaller size
The white residue (not very evident though)

Would I recommend or repurchase the product?

Yes, I would highly recommend purchasing this product as it is very useful. Not everyone every day gets time to wash their hair and we also know that within two days of washing the hair, it starts getting oily, so dry shampoo helps a lot in such cases. The Batiste dry shampoo works wonderfully well on the hair, leaves a minimal white residue which can be removed on immediate massaging, it makes the hair bouncy, shiny and full of texture and also refreshes the hair immediately. The small packaging of the same product is also very traveling friendly and can be used when you go on short trips and don’t want to carry bulky shampoo and conditioners. Even though expensive, I would still suggest you all invest in a dry shampoo, it will change your life forever.

My Ratings- 4/5

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May 28, 2019 2 comments

Beauty Reviews

Banjara’s Multani Mitti Orange Face Pack – Is Really Good!!

by Sharayu K May 1, 2019

written by Sharayu K

Who is it for? Banjara’s Multani Mitti Orange Face Pack is for the people who are looking for a natural affordable face pack that will help them to open up their pores, de-tan their face and exfoliate the dead cells.

Banjara’s Multani Mitti Orange Face Pack

Price- INR 50 for 100 grams

How to use it?

Take the required amount of face pack, add in some rose water and mix it well to form a thick consistency paste. Apply it all over your face and neck. Let it dry for 15 minutes and then rinse it off with water. I personally, also scrub my face while removing the face pack. It gives me a nice, soft and supple skin. One can also use it as a body scrub.

Sensitive Skin Alert- No

My Experience with Banjara’s Multani Mitti Orange Face Pack

Packaging-

This face pack comes in a cardboard box in the form of 5 green colored packets each weighing 20 grams. You can use one packet multiple times as 20 grams of product lasts for a very long time. Packets like these also ensure that you don’t leave the face pack open for a longer duration of time and it is also very handy to carry around.

Colour and Texture-

The face pack just looks like Multani Mitti (the usual creams, light brown color) and is a finely milled product. It is not gritty and feels very smooth on touching and mixing with a liquid agent (be it water or rose water)

Fragrance-

It smells exactly like Multani Mitti, there is no extra fragrance of orange at all.

Experience-

I have tried all the variants of Banjara’s face pack but this one is surely my favorite. It is extremely affordable for the amount of face pack offered and is highly effective too. I love the texture of it, really smooth for application. As the brand claims for it to be anti-tan, the orange element in the face pack actually does wonders in removing the tan and also on exfoliation removes the dead skin cells. I personally use it once in a week and keep on DIYing the product to suit my needs. It is also natural and acts as a great scrub. It doesn’t make my skin extremely dry but definitely gets rid of the excess oil and sebum.

What did I like about the product?

Highly affordable
Natural
Can be used in multiple ways with different ingredients
Suitable for all skin types
Works great for removing tan
Compact and travel-friendly packaging
Gets rid of excess oil on the face
Easily available

What didn’t I like about the product?

Nothing as such

Would I recommend or repurchase?

I would highly recommend this product to all of you and would also repurchase it myself. It is a wonderful and effective face pack at an affordable price. It has definitely shown wonders on my tan during summer days. I love to make DIY face masks using this particular face pack to suit all my skin’s needs. It is easily available online and offline. Do give this pack a try and see the difference yourself.

My Rating- 5/5

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May 1, 2019 2 comments

Haircare Reviews

Oxyglow Hair Spa Cream Review

by Sharayu K April 30, 2019

written by Sharayu K

Who is it for? Oxyglow Hair Spa Cream is for those people who wish to do their hair spa in the comforts of their home. This cream can also be used as a conditioner which makes your hair shiny and bouncy.

Oxyglow Hair Spa Cream

Price- INR 400 for 500 grams

How to use it?

For Hair Spa- Take a small amount of hair spa cream on your palms and start applying it to your thick hair strands and the scalp, after that massage it gently. Continue doing so till the time all of your hair is covered with the hair spa cream. After that, use a steamer to gently steam your hair or you can wrap your hair in a towel dipped in hot water. Steaming should be done for 15-20 minutes. Once this step is done you can go and rinse it off your hair to experience the shiniest, silkiest and the softest hair one can ever have.

As a conditioner- Use this hair spa cream just the way you use any other conditioner. Apply it on your hair strands, leave it for few minutes and then rinse it off with lukewarm water.

My Experience with Oxyglow Hair Spa Cream

Packaging-

It is a big jar which has a mossy green lid. Once you open the lid there is another thin transparent plastic lid that prevents the cream from spilling out of the jar. All the details related to the product are pasted on the jar as a sticker. The jar is quite bulky; therefore it is not at all travel-friendly.

Colour and Consistency-

The hair spa cream is of white color and its consistency is just like any other conditioner, a little thick and smooth on application.

Fragrance-

It has a wonderful fragrance; it smells exactly like any other hair spa cream that is used at salons. You can also relate the smell to generic conditioners.

My Experience-

I have been using this product for almost four months now and till date, I am an only half way through this product. The length of my hair is little below the shoulder and therefore indulging in hair spa at home doesn’t seem taxing at all. I use this whenever I feel that my hair needs some kind of nourishment and care. I have also invested in a small steamer from Amazon and it does work wonders on my hair.

Whenever I use this cream, my hair feels silky soft and it doesn’t leave my hair frizzy at all. My hair feels and looks the same as when I get the hair spa done at any salon. It is suitable for all hair types and the presence of fruit enzyme doesn’t show much of a difference. I feel that it is quite affordable too; keeping in mind the quantity that one is receiving. I sometimes, due to lack of time, use it as a conditioner too; it works like any other conditioner. I really enjoy using this product.

What did I like about the product?

Affordable for the quantity received
Easy to use
Smells good
Effective
Suitable for all hair types
Serves dual purpose- Hair Spa Cream and Conditioner
Anti-frizz
Easily Available

What didn’t I like about the product?

Packaging is bulky
Taking out the product from the jar could be messy and difficult

Would I recommend or repurchase the product?

I would highly recommend this product to everyone. It’s the most affordable way of getting your hair spa done with visible results. The product is easily available in the Indian markets and is not harmful to your hair. It smoothens and softens the hair and makes it silky and shiny. Give this product a try.

My Ratings– 5/5

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Beauty

St. Ives Acne Control Apricot Scrub Review

by Sharayu K April 5, 2019

written by Sharayu K

Who is it for? St. Ives Acne Control Apricot Scrub is for the people who have acne prone skin and want an effective oil-free face scrub which also contains salicylic acid. This face scrub prevents acne and removes blemishes.

St Ives Acne Control Apricot Scrub

Price- $ 2.77 for 6 oz product (170 grams)

Sensitive Skin Alert-

Yes (the exfoliation factor of this scrub is ‘deep’, not suitable for sensitive skin)

How to use it?

Firstly, dampen your skin, take a small amount of product on your fingertips and gently massage it onto your face in circular motion, do not over scrub as it has large beads. After a minute, rinse it off with water, and experience a soft and supple skin.

My Experience with St Ives Acne Control Apricot Scrub

Packaging-

The apricot scrub by St. Ives comes in a thick squeezy tube which helps in hygienic dispensing of the product. Due to the large quantity of the product, the packaging is quite bulky. All the information related to the product is printed over it. The tube also has a flip open cap that helps to squirt out the perfect amount for one-time use.

Texture, Consistency, and Colour-

The face scrub is of a thick consistency. Creamish in color, it has visible beads that are quite effective on acne. The scrub also feels rough on being spread across the face. The product has this color due to the presence of 100% natural walnut shell powder.

Fragrance-

It has a really nice fruity, peachy fragrance which is really soothing. It doesn’t irritate the skin or any other senses at all.

Exfoliation Factor- Deep

My Experience-

These days, this product is my go-to face scrub as my skin is suffering from acne a lot. I got attracted to the fact that this face scrub has salicylic acid and is oil-free, in fact, it is written that it is medicated too for preventing acne and for an evening out the skin tone. I use it twice or thrice a week to pamper my skin. The granules/beads are quite visible and over scrubbing may cause irritation on the skin, therefore my suggestion would be to massage it gently. It definitely works wonders in removing blackheads and other dead skin cells. When you wash off this scrub from your face, especially touch your nose and see how smooth it has become. It smells good too. The best part is- it is parabens free, dermatologist tested, oil free and non- comedogenic (won’t clog your pores). It is a highly effective face scrub. It basically treats the present acne, prevents the new ones to come up and works on blemishes too. I really like using this particular face scrub a lot.

What did I like about the product?

Affordable
Oil Free
Prevents acne and works on blemishes
Removes blackheads
Hygienic
Paraben-free
Cleanses pores and removes dead skin cells
Contains salicylic acid

What didn’t I like about the product?

Not easily available in India
Packaging is bulky
Can be little harsh on sensitive skin

Would I recommend or repurchase this product?

I would definitely recommend this product since it is extremely effective on acne prone skin. It shows visible results in continuous use. It is not very expensive, only availability is the issue. Try and get your hands on this product if you are suffering from acne just like me! 😛

My Ratings- 5/5

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April 5, 2019 2 comments

Haircare

Banjaras Neem Powder for Hair Review

by Sharayu K March 26, 2019

written by Sharayu K

Who is it for? Banjara’s Neem Hair Care Powder is for the people who would like to use a natural hair mask to get rid of dandruff from hair and scalp and also which can be used as a face pack.

Banjara’s Neem Hair Care Powder

Price- 60 INR for 100 grams

Natural/Organic/Vegan- 100% Natural

How to use it?

Cut open the entire packet, pour the contents of the packet in a bowl and mix it with rose water or plain water. Mix it well, avoid the formation of lumps and try to get the perfect consistency, just the way a hair mask needs to be. Apply the paste carefully on your hair and scalp. Leave it to dry for 20 minutes and after that rinse it off with some water. Dry your hair and you have squeaky clean, dandruff-free hair with you.

Other way of making this hair mask is to mix the neem powder with some curd, stir it well to avoid lumps, and apply the paste onto your scalp and hair strands. Let it dry for 20-25 minutes and rinse it off with water.

One can also use it on the face as a face pack.

My Experience with Banjara’s Neem Hair Care Powder

Packaging-

It comes in the form of 5 green packets each weighing 20 grams, put together in a white and green coloured box. The box has all the information mentioned like ingredients, date of expiry, ways to use it etc. Each packet has the perfect amount of product that can be used for one time usage.

Colour and Texture-

Well, it has an olive green colour to it, and the texture is of a finely milled powder. It isn’t grainy at all and is a very smooth powder to apply.

Fragrance-

It smells like mehendi (henna), just the way mehendi smells on application; this neem pack also smells the same, but it is tolerable and not very pungent. I personally detest the smell of mehendi on hair, but I was okay with this neem pack’s smell, so this proves that it is on a milder side as far as the smell is concerned.

Experience-

To some extent, I did like using this product the other day. It was easy to make this hair pack; you hardly need any other ingredient apart from water to make this hair mask. Once I rinsed it off, I observed that the immediate dandruff from my scalp had completely gone and my hair felt squeaky clean, but my hair still smelt like mehendi. The smell wasn’t overpowering though. Also, what I did notice is the fact that it did make my hair rough, dry and frizzy, I bet using curd would help with this problem. My frizzy hair didn’t settle until two days, so this one is surely a drawback. But if one becomes creative and creates a more nourishing hair pack by including other ingredients then one can avoid this problem of frizzy and dry hair. This neem powder can also be used on face as a face pack. It is supposed to be good for your skin and can deal with acne and blemishes. I love these onetime use sachets, it’s a really hassle free way to create this hair mask.

What did I like about the product?

Affordable
Easily available offline and online
Leaves hair squeaky clean
Extremely effective on dandruff
Easy to use

What didn’t I like about the product?

Makes the hair frizzy
Dries out the hair
Smells like mehendi (for people who do not like mehendi smell)

Would I recommend or repurchase the product?

I would recommend this product to people who are suffering from extreme case of dandruff as it is highly effective on it but also note that it does make your hair frizzy and dry. This neem powder can be used on face too, so it does serve dual purpose. It is affordable and easily available. So, go ahead and use it to make various kinds of packs to suit your hair needs and skin needs.

My Ratings- 3.5/5

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Beauty Makeup Reviews

NYX Ultimate Multi Finish Shadow Palette Warm Rust Review

by Sharayu K March 24, 2019

written by Sharayu K

Who is it for? NYX Ultimate Multi Finish Shadow Palette Warm Rust is for the people who are looking for an eye shadow palette which will provide different kinds of finish at one go, that too in neutral tones for everyday use.

NYX Ultimate Multi Finish Shadow Palette Warm Rust

Quantity and Price-

14.16 grams of product for Rs 1725/-

My Experience with NYX Ultimate Multi Finish Shadow Palette Warm Rust

Packaging-

The palette comes in a black bodied case in the setting of three rows and four columns. The top lid is transparent so that the shades can be seen easily. The packaging feels sturdy and can prevent any harm to the palette. The top row consists of mattes, the middle row consists of satin and the last one consists of shimmer and glitter. The back side of the palette comes with only the shade name of the palette i.e. Warm Rust. It would have been better if the name of each eye shadow was given on the palette. Another drawback of the packaging is the absence of a brush and a mirror. If one is paying this much amount of money, there is no harm in expecting for a decent brush and mirror.

Colour and Texture-

The palette basically consists of four shades- beige, coral, mauve and brown. All the four shades come in three textures- matte, satin, and shimmer. The eye shadow palette is made in such a way that it is perfect to be carried around and many eye looks can be created out of this single eye shadow palette. The matte brown shade of this palette can also be used as a contour shade and the satin beige color would serve as a great highlighter. All the colors go very well with each other and I would say it is a perfect warm-toned palette for everyone out there interested in makeup.

Pigmentation-

The colors are highly pigmented. I prefer applying the satin and shimmer shades with my fingers as they provide me with more pigmentation as compared to the brushes. But if you want subtle color on your eyelids, wet your brush with some makeup setting spray and then pick up the color on your brush. The application would be pigmented and also the colors would stay for a longer duration of time. All the colors are lovely and highly pigmented; one swipe is enough for a bright color on your eyelid. The shades can be easily blended too.

Staying Power-

The colors stay for a longer duration of time, unless you have an oily lid then the colors tend to mix with each other. Once I spray the makeup setting spray, my eye shadow doesn’t even budge the entire day. The eye shadow stays for very long and lasts intact for good 7-8 hours.

My Experience-

I am in love with this palette. The colors suit me well and do not look patchy at all. The colors are put together so thoughtfully in the palette that every time you do an eye look, you notice that all the colors go so well and in sync with each other, that you are left surprised. The finishes are lovely, you find something or the other for each occasion, be it for daily use when you can go for mattes or be it for someone’s marriage when you can opt for all the lovely shimmers. I have been using it on almost all the occasions since the day I have got my hands on it. Such a multipurpose product that you definitely need to try it once in order to believe its versatility in terms of use, texture and shade range.

What did I like about the product?

Easily available in India
Four beautiful warm shades
Three varied textures available
Sturdy packaging
Can be easily blended
Highly pigmented
Stays for a longer duration of time on the eyelid.

What didn’t I like about the product?

Highly expensive
The absence of mirror and brush
Shade names are missing on the palette’s body

Would I recommend or repurchase this product?

I would highly recommend this product to you all if you have the budget. The eye shadows are amazing, with good shade range and high pigmentation. Surely grab one on offer!

My Ratings- 4.5

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