Update: This post is chosen as one of the 10 Must Try DIY's by Blogadda. Congratulations Nayantara and thanks for such a wonderful DIY :) My skin was totally acting up a couple of months back. I don’t really suffer from acne though I do have combination skin. I was getting dry red patches, itchiness and irritation especially around my mouth. All the usual face washes and cleansers were only aggravating the problem and no amount of moisturizers or facial oils were helping. I figured the … [Read more...] about DIY Oats and Almonds Cleanser for Sensitive and Dry Skin
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Homemade Castile Soap
Guest Post by WaseemaThis is the first time that I am writing a review and I am excited and nervous at the same time. Today I would like to review a pure olive oil soap also called Castile Soap handmade by me at home.Why I got into soap making is because my daughters aged 5 yrs and 1 yr have very sensitive skin and any soap I use caused dry flaky skin or dry patches with redness and itching on them. The soaps I make are cold process soaps which have a high percentage of glycerin in it as a … [Read more...] about Homemade Castile Soap
Blogging Series Vol. 4 – How am I able to try out so many products and its affects on my skin?
This is a question which I have been asked quite a lot of times. Being a beauty blogger, I do get lot of opportunities to try out various products and being an enthusiast, I love to discover new brands. Anything which appeals to me, I make a point to try it.Over the years of blogging, I have found many brands which appeal to me and I have also found out what kind of products appeal to me more and what are mere whims. Good Skin GenesI am thankful to both my parents for having great skin. Though, … [Read more...] about Blogging Series Vol. 4 – How am I able to try out so many products and its affects on my skin?
Cosmedic Avederm Soothing Facial Cleanser {Product Review}
Price: Rs 449 for 100mlIngredientsWater (Aqua), Amodimethicone, Trideceth-12, Cetrimonium Chloride, Cetearyl Glucoside, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Ceteareth-6, Lauryl Glucoside, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Octyldodecanol, Urea, Sodium Lactate, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Tocopherols, Cistus Ladaniferus Oil, Mica, Benzyl Alcohol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium BenzoateProsabsolutely gentle on skindoesn't lather AT ALL but cleanses really wellno stretchy feelingno film on the skinkeeps the skin … [Read more...] about Cosmedic Avederm Soothing Facial Cleanser {Product Review}
pH level and Citrus Fruits {Skin Care}
Citrus Fruits are one of the most loved fruits for DIY because they lend freshness and cleanse the skin really well. But, they are also very harsh on the skin because of their acidity so one should use them in moderation and also, they make the skin photosensitive. So, why should we really bother ourselves with these fruits? Well, because not all citrus fruits have the same level of acidity. Some are gentler on skin and can be used by sensitive skins as well. pH level is the measure of … [Read more...] about pH level and Citrus Fruits {Skin Care}
Do you feel ticklish? {Your Opinion}
Hehe...I do!!! In fact, when ever I have to get underarms done, its a big torture for me :D Being ticklish with burning hot is not exactly an amazing position to stay in!! And, I anyway have a low tolerance to pain. In fact, this time when I went for waxing, I did face a lot of pain, more than normal. I am thinking of taking an aspirin next time. Probably, it might help through the torturous sessions :( In fact, I got my arms waxed after a long time. I know I am weird :D And, honestly, my … [Read more...] about Do you feel ticklish? {Your Opinion}
Don’t try any new product before your wedding {Bridal Files}
This is something which came to my mind after reading Tanveer's post. In her words I once used a oxy-bleach, just a week before my wedding. It was the first time I used a bleach and the last. It caused my face to turn red like I was sun burnt and I spent the next two days just calming my skin back to being normal. So, just a simple advise - never try something which you haven't tried out yet. You never know how your skin might react. If you do want to try out something, make sure you … [Read more...] about Don’t try any new product before your wedding {Bridal Files}
How to deal with a dry skin patch? {Skin Care}
Did you ever suffer from a dry skin patch? I know they are very annoying as I have recently been afflicted of this malady. You might have heard me saying this often that my skin gets extremely dry in winters and due to the lack of proper diet, there was a really horrible dry patch around the mouth. So, I tried some of the things to bring my skin back to normal. How can your products affect that annoying dry skin patch? Your products wouldn't definitely cause a dry skin patch unless they are … [Read more...] about How to deal with a dry skin patch? {Skin Care}
I know my skin type!!!
Ok, so this may sound really weird coz I have been blogging about beauty since more than a year and till now, I was unaware of my skin type which is one of the most basic principles of beauty - identifying your skin type. I always though my skin was dry, then I came to the conclusion that it is normal to dry and then, I thought its just crazy, gets oily when it feels like (under hot sun and I sweat a lot) or dries up in winters sometimes like really crazy. But, lately, I have been really … [Read more...] about I know my skin type!!!