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Inveda Argan Oil & Dragon Fruit Facial Kit

Published on January 9, 2017 by Swati 4 Comments

This is the second facial kit I got from Inveda, the first being Passion Fruit. Looks like exotic fruits are the way to go. Anyways, so let me start by saying that though the passion kit did not really manage to impress me, I do love this dragon fruit facial kit.

Inveda Argan Oil & Dragon Fruit Facial Kit Product Review

Price : Rs 245

Availability : Online Website

Packaging

I have the same thing to say again. It would have been better packaged in small tubes instead of sachets just like I said for the passion fruit facial kit.

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Lotus Herbals LemonPure Cleansing Milk Turmeric and Lemon

Published on January 4, 2017 by Swati 2 Comments

How was your new year, ladies and gents? Mine was pretty much silent. We did not even realize when we transitioned into the new year. No count downs, no shouting, just a silent and contended Happy New Year wish. Mr. P has another philosophy to add. Everyday is a happy new year. So true that every single day is a new time to start over again. And, with that note I did finish off this lotus herbals lemonpure cleansing milk. So, did I like it?

Lotus Herbals LemonPure Cleansing Milk Turmeric and Lemon Product Review

Price : Rs 325 for 170ml (quite expensive!)

Packaging

The only reason I bought this product was the color of the bottle. Quite lively and fresh. Comes in a plastic bottle with a pump. The pump dispenses just enough product so you might need to pump several times for adequate amount of product. I take a good 2-3 pumps of product for my face, neck and decolletage.

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Your Opinion : Do You Use the Expired Products?

Published on January 2, 2017 by Swati Leave a Comment

Good morning ladies and gents! And, welcome to the first post of 2017. I thought what would be a better way to start the year than taking stock of all the expired products in your shelf.

Wish you all a very Happy New Year. May it make all your dreams come true!

Okay, what I am going to confess is a cardinal sin. I do use expired products, even the food items sometimes. I am not very cautious with the dates! Well, most of the times. It is not negligence but a will born out of not wasting anything, especially if I know it would not go bad in the specified time. When was the last time wheat flour went bad just because I could not finish it in 3 months? Right?

Same applies to expired products in skin and hair care section. Of course, there are categories of products which should be discarded after their expiry dates and some can be safely used beyond them. You should just know how to choose the correct ones. So, let me mention a few products I use unabashedly even if they expire.

Hair Oils or generally Oils of any kind for Skin, Hair or Cooking

Oils are generally not considered to be expired products even beyond their before use date. Unless they become rancid, they are good to use.

I tend to store my oils properly so they never get rancid till I finish the oil. Same goes to cooking oil category and cleansing oils as well but not if they are not pure oils, mind you.

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Happy New Year

Published on January 1, 2017 by Swati Leave a Comment

Wish you all a very very Happy New Year. May it bring all the prosperity and luck and make your endeavors come true.

I believe New Year begins every single moment. The moment you decide to bring a change in your life is the one defining moment. May it happen every single day in your life and you have the courage to change one thing a day. Make things uncomplicated, relations deep and trustworthy and yourself stronger everyday. Cheers!

Just Gossip Vol. 40 – 10 things to do before embracing New Year

Published on December 31, 2016 by Swati 8 Comments

Republished from 1stJanuary, 2015

Good Morning Everyone! So, welcome to the last day of 2016. I thought this would be a good time to republish this post. Have a read and let me know what you think about it 🙂

In the spirit with the new year, I had been meaning to do a post tagged #dump10things since quite long. So, finally, here it is – list of 10 things I would like to get rid of at the verge of this transition from the old to new. Do check out my list and do not forget to share yours in the comments below!!

#1 – Old Grudges

High time to let go of the extra baggage with which we all have been burdening ourselves. If a thing can be solved, solve it. If not, just let it go.

#2 – Taking relationships and people for Granted

This is something we all do some or the other time, intentionally or unintentionally. No, that is not absolutely acceptable. I would hate it if someone would just take me for a ride and so would you so why do it to someone else, right?

#3 – Temper

Oh hello, my old friend. I do think it is time to let you go and a new friend, Patience, to welcome in my life. Short temper not only harms your relationships but also your health so beware!

#4 – Laziness

Well, I love a sedentary lifestyle but is it really that good for us all? Do you know it is one of the cardinal sins to be a sloth and not use yourself to the best of your ability. While I would not say slog it out, I would say not to lie around. But, I do love it so 😀

#5 – Procastination

This is a natural progression from laziness. So, next time you have a thing on your To Do list, do not keep on adding it at the bottom. In fact, finish the task which you are most likely to procrastinate first and you will feel good about it!

#6 – Ignoring yourself

A rule of thumb is that you can never take care of others unless you take care of yourself. So, follow the adage and prioritize yourself. Take 15 minutes off from the day and just pamper yourself. Go for a walk, meditate, head for the salon or simply sit with your thoughts.

#7 – Leading an Unhealthy Life

While laziness is more or less responsible for this point, I would also stress that bad daily routines and unhealthy habits does lead to a lot of laziness as well. You can see that it is a never ending cycle. So, break it now and start it slow!

#8 – Fear

Afraid of heights? Or, afraid of discovering more about yourself? Pick whichever fear is more closer to you and work on it. Travel, write, do whatever you have been thinking you want to do but have been hesitant about it. Nothing will happen unless you get your hands dirty. My boss used to say show me the dirt!

#9 – Negativity

Well, this is one thing which seeps your entire energy and spirit and kills you from inside. So, chuck this out first. Be optimistic and value your assets. In most of the situations, you are more likely to have nothing to lose. So, think about it whenever you are negative about anything.

#10 – Not Traveling

This one is close to my heart. I love to travel and I love to travel locally as opposed to touristy. So, yup, I would love to get a chance to go and travel the world. High on my list are Norway and Iceland. I am just dying to go there.

So, these are my list of 10 things which I would love to improve upon in this course of the new year and soon make changes for my and my family’s good. Now that you have read my list, do not forget to share yours in the comments below. Remember, I am waiting!!

Milestones 2016

Published on December 30, 2016 by Swati Leave a Comment

Wow! 2016 is already over. Okay, just two days to go. Lot has happened. Many ups and many downs. Lets see.

January started with a bang. A trip to Goa. Memorable. We took a bike on rent. Huge mistake! If you are going, take a car.
February brought a much awaited wedding in the family and another trip to my second favorite place in the world, Vizag. I love the city. if you ever want a small town feel with upscale lifestyle, this is the place to go.
March brought us a trip to Shirdi and Nasik. On a side note, we had almost finalized a property but the deal fell off.
April got me a lot of bad health. This is when I started noticing I could not sit on the floor or squat. If you ever feel any such major changes in the body, rush to the doctor immediately.
June and July were great. We finally got a house and signed the sale of agreement. Mom dad went to Greece and got me a lot of goodies 🙂
August was crazy, rushing behind the workers to finish the house and get it ready for housewarming. I have never ever been so harassed in my life. One of the busiest months of my life culminating in a great and well-attended house warming ceremony. So grateful to everyone who came for us.
September was laid back with our exhaustion still high. Thankfully, it was raining cats and dogs so we really could not get anything else done. And, a 10 days trip to Delhi. It is my longest stay at my parent’s after wedding. Loved it though mum’s health really took a beating since July.
October. Extremely disheartening. Lost an uncle. More than emotional shock, it was shocking to see a hale and hearty person, one of the healthiest people in our family, just lying there. It was my first time and I could not stop crying. I can not even fathom the level of sadness the family must be going through. Shock is the only word to describe what entire family felt.
November. For the first time in my life, I walked up the steps of Tirupati. There are 3500 steps in total spanning over 9 kms. I have never walked that much in my life. Even when we went to Vasihno devi, we took horses. That was an achievement for me, especially considering that I was not really doing well physically. It did take 5.15 hrs though and the usual time is 3-4 hours but I can not climb stairs. It gives me palpitations so I do need rest. And, the best part was I was not tired at all after reaching the destination, not even on the consequent day or days. Pumped me up, really! Do something which you think you can not.
Demonetization. Honestly, I do not think it to be a smart move. No one keeps their assets in cash. Most of the black money is immediately converted into other holdings by the bigger players. Instead, what I can see is the common man suffering. Poor people, daily wage laborers and daily vendors are the worst hit. And, I do not know how it is going to continue. I am so eagerly awaiting the next announcement.
Health is Wealth. Never take your health for granted. Be active and be fit. You never know what will happen to you when. Some things are never under your control. And, when something like that happens, your entire world turns upside down. So, be careful and be healthy again.
And, on a happy note, our woodwork is done and hopefully the first quarter of the new year will see us in the new house. So, yay 🙂

How did 2016 treat you? What all milestones did you achieve this year? Are you resolving anything special for 2017?

5 Tips to Enhance Your Winter Skin Care Routine

Published on December 29, 2016 by Swati 2 Comments

We are already in the middle of winter and my skin is showing definitive signs of dryness, Hyderabad being even more dry. I thought it would be a good time to talk about winter skin care routine. So, let us start.

Winter Skin Care Tip #1 – Take Care of your exfoliation

Winters is all about more of dead and dull skin. It is time to move away from granular or physical scrubs. And, if you are a fan of sugar, I really hope you are not using the granulated one. It is just too harsh for skin. You must get the organic and least processed sugar versions even for consumption or at least powder the one in your kitchen. Or, best, pick up a few sachets of Demerara or brown sugar when you are at a coffee shop.

Another great way to exfoliate your skin is the good old OCM method. Nothing is better than oil to remove your dead skin and it is moisturizing it at the same time. Make sure you have castor oil in the mix as that is one powerful cleansing oil but way too strong to be used alone. Also, exfoliate more frequently to combat dull skin. If you have exfoliation twice a week in your winter skin care routine, make it thrice in 10 days.

Winter Skin Care Tip #2 – Moisturize in the shower or when you are slick wet

This is the season for my body butters and some of them are way too thick to spread easily on dry skin. So, what am I doing? Smoothing it out on literally wet skin. Within the shower is best but then you need to dab a bit with the towel.

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