If you have followed the blog for long, you would already be aware that I love to hoard essential oils and hair products and when both of them come into one as aroma magic stimulate hair oil especially at the price tag of what it is, how could I even resist it. I have been using it on and off since March. Aroma magic has been long known for inexpensive but effective products! I have used only their mineral scrub and seaweed face mask. I did not really enjoy the scrub but the mask was good for … [Read more...] about Aroma Magic Stimulate Hair Oil
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3 Eco-Friendly Ways to make Your Home smell Amazing
If you have been a regular reader of the blog, you would already be aware of the fact that I love using essential oils. I use them in all possible places and diffusing is one of my favorite ways to relax. Diffusers are the easiest ways to make your home smell amazing. Many say burning aromatic candles gives the same feel but then I have not really come across the good ones. Do you know that essential oils have effects on our emotional brain? Smells can evoke memories more powerfully than any … [Read more...] about 3 Eco-Friendly Ways to make Your Home smell Amazing
Forest Essentials Tranquil Sleep and Stress Relief Combo Product Review
I got these products in my last year stay at ITC for our anniversary. Then, I checked out if these products are available in the stores as well or if they were just specially packed for the hotel. Turns out they are available on the online store here but I have no idea about the outlets. A special mention here for the ITC guys. They had assisted Mr. P in such a wonderful and helpful manner and gave us the most amazing anniversary surprise. As such I do love ITC hotels for their hospitality and … [Read more...] about Forest Essentials Tranquil Sleep and Stress Relief Combo Product Review
#OneMonthtoHealthyHair – Activity 9 – Scalp Massage with Rosemary Oil
Yeah, I know I could not make it yesterday. I am feeling so guilty already. Why did it happen? Well, Mr. P got rid of his plaster. Last one month has been one hell of a time with him spraining his ankle and it going from bad to worse. Finally, he is now on his own and can look after himself. And, I got one day of rest. Already I woke up with a lot of body aches! And, now, the other mission is house cleaning. One month and the entire house is looking like a cob of webs...huh! And, with Ugadi on … [Read more...] about #OneMonthtoHealthyHair – Activity 9 – Scalp Massage with Rosemary Oil
#OneMonthtoHealthyHair – Activity 4 – Essential Oils for Hair Care!
I am extremely sorry for not turning up yesterday. Due to some unforeseen circumstances, I just could not come online!! Anyways, I had decided to keep holi free but since I skipped yesterday, I have an activity for you today :) Btw, wish you all a very Happy Holi! Hope you are busy enjoying the festival of colors instead of reading the posts here ;) So, lets get on with the activity. Incorporate Essential Oils If you are a regular reader, you would already know I am crazy about using … [Read more...] about #OneMonthtoHealthyHair – Activity 4 – Essential Oils for Hair Care!
Essential Oils 101 Vol. 2 – How do the Essential Oils work?
I had started a series on Essential Oils last month and continuing in that, we shall discuss today about how do they really work for us? Now, essential oils are recommended for literally everything, even by ayurveda. For example, it is amazing in skin care or hair care or treating wounds or changing our moods. In fact, there is a separate range of edible essential oils. There is no scientific backing about how effective essential oils are (as I mentioned in the previous part of my series) … [Read more...] about Essential Oils 101 Vol. 2 – How do the Essential Oils work?
Essential Oils 101 Vol. 1 – What are Essential Oils?
photo credit: dierken via flickr ccSince my love for Essential Oils is growing day by day, I thought I would do a series of posts on the topic starting from the very basics. Some of the things have already been covered in the previous essential oil posts. So, would you like to check out some of them?Read:Essential Oils and Plant OilsHow do Essential Oils affect our Health?With their growing popularity, essential oils have become common household items now a days. And, with the entire world going … [Read more...] about Essential Oils 101 Vol. 1 – What are Essential Oils?
Just Gossip Vol. 33 – My stash of Essential Oils!
Hey Everyone! It has been really long since I have shared the products in my shelf with you all. So, I thought it would be a good exercise to start with the essential oils first. Most of the essential oils I buy from a wholesale retailer Moksha lifestyle and I love Kama ayurveda essential oils as well thought they are very expensive!!Kama Ayurveda'sFrench Cypress - no idea what it really does but smells heavenly!Peppermint - best for hair growth!Lavender - not sure if it really suits me but it … [Read more...] about Just Gossip Vol. 33 – My stash of Essential Oils!
Tea Tree Oil for Lice and Dandruff {Hair Care}
A few days back I mentioned that my dandruff and hair loss both are in control or let me say less considerably. But, I forgot to mention about Tea Tree EO. Well, it works amazingly for scars and acne and other breakouts as reported by those who tried it so I thought I would give a try on the scalp. Since tea tree oil is an antiseptic, it is able to fight the infections and the bacteria. And, thus, an amazing deterrent for lice and dandruff. Tea Tree EO can be applied directly on the skin as well … [Read more...] about Tea Tree Oil for Lice and Dandruff {Hair Care}
Soulflower Grapeseed Oil {Product Review}
I have been using this oil since quite long. Earlier I had been using it just for the hair as a leave-in serum but in December and Jan, I had been using it as a moisturizer as well. So, how did this work out?Ok, let me first talk about the texture of this oil. Grapeseed is supposed to be one of the best oils for the oily skin because of its lightness. Thus, it works amazingly as a leave-in serum without weighing the hair down. I had also put couple of drops of rosemary essential oil into the … [Read more...] about Soulflower Grapeseed Oil {Product Review}