Winter Fairness Face Packs for All Skin Types

Winter Fairness Face Packs for All Skin Types - Do it Yourself

Winter is finally in and most of us struggle everyday to prevent dryness on the surface of our skin. No matter what your skin type is, this hard winter can suck all the moisturize and leave your skin dry, dull and damaged if treated the improper way.  Being a normal-oily skinned person, I myself find it hard many times to prevent skin dryness in winter. Though I am on the safer side being an oily skin typed person, the chillness in the air takes away all the moisture from my skin and the results are.. dry and dull skin!
     Oh my! then how would dry skinned people face winter? Though they overcome winter, if not followed the proper skin moisturizing regime, everything left would be wrinkles, fine lines and patchy dull skin at the end of winter. So how can we put an end to dark skin and other skin issues in winter? All of them are mainly caused due to the winter dryness; hence few moisturizing face packs might help. Today, we are going to check few fairness face pack recipes that can be made at home for all skin types. Along with the moisturizing ingredients, we are adding some 'glow' ingredients to the packs for that bright results! Let your skin glow radiantly this winter. Check the fairness recipes below.

• Read: Ten Home Remedies for Winter Dry Skin

• Read: Nourishing Winter Pedicure at Home

Winter Fairness Face Packs for Normal Skin:

• Combine a teaspoon of besan with 2 teaspoons of yogurt and a pinch of turmeric powder. Blend them together well to form a smooth creamy paste. Use this as your face pack twice to thrice a week to cleanse your skin from the deep layer; so that you will have a bright glowing fairness without any impurities or dark patches.
  
• Papaya pulp mashed along with tomato pulp also serves as a brightening fairness face pack for normal skin types. Just take them in equal amounts and grind together until smooth.
  
• Do you have sandalwood powder in your home? Mix equal amounts of chickpea powder with it. Now add required rose water and a teaspoon of honey to this mixture. Blend well and your fairness chickpea winter face pack is ready to use!

• Read: Winter Fairness Facial Scrub

Winter Fairness Face Packs for Oily Skin:

• Fullers earth mixed with equal amount of sandalwood powder should be combined with required diluted lemon juice. This paste should be used at least thrice a week for faster fairness results.
  
• Dry orange peels and grind them to powder. Mix required rose water and 1/2 teaspoon of gram flour to 1 teaspoon of orange peel powder and layer it up on your cleansed face. Leave on for 15 minutes and wash away to see the golden glow!
  
• Aloevera gel can be combined with fresh orange juice to form a quick face pack that lightens skin with regular usage. Apply it on your skin and leave on for 20 minutes before washing. This winter fairness face pack for oily skin not only lightens skin, but also leaves it soft without leaving any dryness behind.

• Read: Almond & Sandalwood Face Pack for Brides

Winter Fairness Face Packs for Dry Skin:

• Take two teaspoons of milk cream in a small bowl. Put it two pinches of saffron strands and 1/2 teaspoon of red sandalwood powder (Raktha Chandan). Blend all these ingredients together to make a milkish red smooth paste. After cleansing your facial skin, smooth this over and leave on for 20 minutes. Wash away with cold clean water and pat dry. However dry your skin might be, this face pack usage will leave your skin soft, fresh and moisturized in minutes. Daily usage results in baby soft fair skin within 8 weeks. This face pack is very much suitable for brides.
  
• A combination of olive oil, lemon juice and rose water helps lightening the skin, without leaving it dry. Mix everything together and apply over your face and neck evenly. Leave on for 20 minutes before washing off. Olive oil is also found to be effective on clearing our acne scars.
  
• Take an egg yolk in a small bowl. Put in one teaspoon of chickpea powder, 1/2 teaspoon of oatmeal and finally, 2-3 drops of sweet almond oil. This protein rich egg fairness face pack nourishes your face and keeps dryness at bay. Results? Fair glowing skin without any winter dullness.

• Read: 2 Quick Home Remedies to Lighten Your Skin Complexion

Note: Sensitive skin types can avoid citrus ingredients in their face packs. Pomegranate juice or carrot juice can be applied to the skin directly to achieve brighter skin fast.

Which is your favorite DIY winter skincare recipe? Share below!

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Himalaya Herbals Purifying Neem Face Pack Review

Himalaya Herbals Purifying Neem Pack for Normal to Oily Skin Review

Hello Everyone!
Today's review is about the Purifying Neem Face Pack from Himalaya Herbals. I have been using this face pack for ages and this is one of my ever favorite face packs. I love using neem in my skincare recipes, especially for acne curing home treatments as it clears out acne very effectively. When I first saw this face pack on the market, I couldn't resist buying it especially for its 'neem' content. Read my complete review on this neem face pack below.

• Read: 5 Amazing DIY Face Pack Recipes

• Read: Vedic Line Papaya Face Pack Review

Product Description:
Clears skin and prevents outbreak and recurrence of pimples. Rejuvenates and firms up the skin. Imparts natural glow. Antibacterial purifying Neem Face Pack regulates excess oil secretion, cleans clogged pores and prevents recurrence of pimples. Improves skin texture. Neem, well known for its antibacterial properties, helps in controlling acne and pimples, and their recurrence. When combined with Turmeric, it effectively eliminates acne-causing bacteria. Fuller's Earth (Multani Mitti) cools and soothes the skin.


Indications: Oily and Pimple-prone skin.

• Read: 4 Natural Skin Whitening Recipes with Lemon

Usage Directions:
Apply evenly over cleansed face and neck, avoiding the area around eyes. Allow it to dry for 10-15 minutes. Remove with wet sponge and wash the skin with cool water. Use once or twice a week.


Key Ingredients:
Azadirachta indica (Neem, Nimba) well known for its antibacterial properties, helps in controlling acne and pimples, and their recurrence.
Panka (Fuller's earth, Multani Mitti) - anti-inflammatory
Curcuma longa (Turmeric, Haridra), antiseptic and improves complexion.


Inactives: Sodium Methyl Paraben IP, Sodium Prophyl Paraben IP, Imidazolidinyl Urea, DMDM Hydantoin.


Shelf Life: 3 years

My Experience with Himalaya Herbals Purifying Neem Pack:

Packaging: This face pack comes in a typical Himalaya Herbals white tube with a green flip type cap similar to most of the other products of this same brand. Unlike the other face packs and face washes from Himalaya Herbals, the flip cap of this product is sturdy enough and hence the product is travel friendly :) I have no complaints about its packaging.

• Read: Himalaya Herbals Oil Control Lemon Face Wash Review

Colour, Consistency & Fragrance: The colour of this neem face pack can be said as muddy dark green and it has a gritty texture. Though many find its colour unattractive, I somehow liked the colour :P There are tiny scrubbing particles are present in this moderately thick smooth and muddy green face pack. The fragrance is neither sweet nor adorable but it is natural and not irriating to the senses. If you have a very sensitive nose, the fragrance might bother you but it did not affect me at all. I actually loved the natural neem fragrance of this face pack. The main thing I wanted to mention is that, I did not find any traces of turmeric in this pack. It doesn't stain my skin even a bit too.

• Read: Himalaya Herbals Fairness Cream Review

How it works: After a heavy makeup day or after an improper skin care week, when your skin screams for something natural to clear all the impurities, there fits perfectly, this Himalaya Herbals Purifying Neem Pack. It clears out all the dirt, impurities and oiliness from the skin without leaving skin extra dry. My normal-oily skin loves this face pack a lot and hence I using this 5-6 times a month for its amazing cleansing effects. It doesn't help much in curing my stubborn acne bumps but my acne problem is completely prevented while using this face pack. For many people out there, it has does wonders on curing acne but the results vary from person to person. It helps a bit in shrinking my acne bumps but nothing can do wonders like freshly pasted neem leaves :)
     I simply apply this face pack evenly over my facial skin and leave on for 10 minutes. It spreads easily though being gritty and dries up quickly too. For the first 2 minutes, I felt that tingling sensation on my skin but later it disappeared. After drying, I did wet my finger tips, pat and scrub my facial skin in a gentler way. The gritty granules helped effectively with the exfoliation process too and hence I did not need to get a scrub on my hand while using this face pack :) My skin is left soft, smooth, oil free and perfectly clean after usage. I personally love the muddy green colour too. With regular usage, it evened out my skin tone and prevented acne bumps popping out in an excellent way. I am deeply in love with this super cleansing face pack for the price it comes and for the worth it delivers! Face pack starters must grab at least a single pack of this product however if you have extra dry skin, this might leave your skin stretchy. (It can be made alright by a rich moisturizer though!)

Pros of Himalaya Herbals Purifying Neem Face Pack:

• Comes in a hygienic, travel friendly packaging
• Spreads smoothly over the skin
• The scribbling particles help with the exfoliation part very well
• Cleanses out the skin very effectively leaving it squeaky clean
• Removes dirt, pollution and excess oiliness from the skin
• Dries off quickly and washes out easily
• No artificial fragrance 
• Comes in an affordable price
• Easily available everywhere

Cons of Himalaya Herbals Purifying Neem Face Pack:

• Does tingle a bit for the the first 2-3 minutes (But after all, this makes us feel the pack is working!)
• Contains 3 kinds of paraben

Makeup and Beauty Home Rating: 4/5


Would I Repurchase Himalaya Herbals Purifying Neem Face Pack?: Yes of course! It deep cleanses skin effectively and helps skin stay problem free with regular usage.

Have you tried Himalaya Herbals Purifying Neem Face Pack?

Soulflower My Sweet Skin Soap Review

Soulflower My Sweet Skin Soap Review

Hello Everyone,
Today, I will be reviewing the My Sweet Skin Soap from Soulflower. Before few days, I have shared the preview of 4 New Soulflower soaps with you all. This soap is one among them and it is specially formulated for normal skin types. I have a normal-oily facial skin and normal body skin; hence picked this soap immediately :) (And also for the name My Sweet Skin!) I have been using this soap just for a week now but couldn't wait to share my views with you all. Read my detailed review below!

Product Decription: 
You normal skin people have got it made! This specially formulated therapeutic bar will keep your skin healthy & glowing. We add precious oils like evening primrose, almond & apricot kernel that help to maintain the perfect balance, reduce wrinkles & have an anti aging affect. Real kesar is added for your skin toning & enhancing texture of skin. Lemon, rosemary & benzoin essential oils have natural astringent, antifungal properties. Use this mild and gentle soap to start you day, or anytime you think you need invigorating!


Price and Quantity: 
Rs. 250 for 150g


Ingredients:
Kesar, aloevera, rosemary herbs, essential oils of benzoin, lemon, rosemary, evening primrose oil, apricot kernel oil, almond oil, Vitamin E, aqua, permitted edible color & aroma, saponified oils of coconut, castor, olive, palm & palm kernel.

My Experience with Soulflower My Sweet Skin Soap

Packaging: This soap comes in no fancy carton or something but it is packed in a clear transparent cover with the ingredient names and images printed over it. The packaging looks natural and gives that natural product feel :)

Colour, Consistency & Fragrance: This is a peach colored, plain rectangular bar shaped soap which is hard and huge. I have cut this soap into 2 pieces to prevent quick melting and also for easy handling. The texture of this soap is smooth and there are no granules present in the soap. The fragrance can be said bold, spicy and natural. I did not find any artificial hint in the fragrance however sensitive noses might not like it much. This is not a problem for me though as it doesn't linger after bath.

How it works: This Soulflower My Sweet Skin soap just works perfectly on my normal skin. It lathers creamy and washes out in a second with a single splash of water. It doesn't leave any slippery feel behind on my skin even though being smooth and creamy on application. My skin is left smooth and squeaky clean after using this soap. I don't even want a loofah to exfoliate my skin as this one just cleared out all the impurities, dirt and sweat. The spiced bold fragrance prevented sweat for a long time and overall, I love this soap and would repurchase it ever for my normal skin. Even though being formulated for normal skin types, this soap did not leave my skin dry or greasy. My skin felt just smooth and clean! The only problem with this soap is that you should store in a dry place or else it will get creamy and melt soon. It claims to contain kesar for the improvement of skin texture but I cannot comment on that part much as I have just started using it. Anyhow, it made my skin texture smooth comparatively hence I guess this would improve my skin tone and texture well if used regularly. I don't mind the price for the quantity and worth of this soap. If you have normal skin type and you love bold spicy, natural fragrances, grab this soap quickly! My skin really feels SWEET and clean after using it :)

Pros of Soulflower My Sweet Skin Soap

• Made of all natural ingredients
• Cleanses skin very effectively
• Produces creamy lather and washes off quickly
• There is no slippery feel left behind; skin feels squeaky clean
• Removes sweat odour and prevents sweat for a long time
• Some will like its bold spiced fragrance which is more on the natural side 
• Improves skin texture with regular usage
• Doesn't leave skin stretchy or greasy
• A perfect soap for normal skin types as per the claim!
• The quantity is reasonable for the price
• Does not irritate skin or cause any side effects
• 100% vegetarian soap; they don't even add milk and honey to their products.
• Easily available online.

Cons of Soulflower My Sweet Skin Soap

• I have no big con to mention about such a good product but the only thing I felt is that, the bold spiced fragrance might not impress the sensitive-nosed beauties out there.

Makeup and Beauty Home: 4/5


Recommendation: Do you have a normal skin type? Do you want your bathing bars to be natural smelling and gentle on your skin? Do you want that squeaky clean effect with less water and time? Go ahead and pick this soap! It is my current holy grail bathing soap.


Would I Repurchase?: Yes sure! I love My Sweet Skin from Soulflower a lot :) Babble will be receiving the 'Oil Be Gone' soap soon! Keep checking. To view all the 4 newly launched Soulflower soaps for different skin types, go HERE

Have you tried Soulflower My Sweet Skin Soap?

Iraya Grapes and Green Apple Shower Gel Review

Today, I am reviewing the Iraya Grapes and Green Apple Shower Gel which I have been using for a past few days. Previously, we checked out the review of Iraya Almond Nutrifying Skin Food and this time, a fruit shower gel from their brand. Isn't that a yummy experience to use shower gels made of fruit ingredients? We feel all natural and refreshing with those pleasing fruit extracts. Apple and grapes are my favorite fruits, hence I was very excited to try this product soon as I get it. Let us move on to the product description and review. 

Product Description:Fresh juices of grapes and green apples are blended with the extracts of brahmi and mimosa to make this refreshing shower gel. It cleanses and balances the skin, and the wonderful aroma of fresh green apples helps perk up and brighten the mood, all day.

Iraya Grapes and Green Apple Shower Gel

Price: Rs. 295

Quantity: 230 ml approx. (Not sure, I will update soon)

Ingredient list

Mimosa, sarsaparilla, juice of grapes and green apple.

Usage Instructions

Apply to wet body. Gently massage and lather. Wash off thoroughly.

My Experience with this Product

This shower gel comes in a thick and transparent plastic container which looks sleek with a pump type cap. I loved the whole idea of packaging because there would be no leakage or unhygienic experiences. I have nothing to complain about its packaging, this shower gel is sturdy, travel friendly and easy to use. Being light yellow in colour, the shower gel is runny and gel based. I could really smell the apple extracts and yup, the fragrance is so lovely! 

The very first time I used this shower gel, I felt very refreshing because of the fragrance. The lathering effect is not that great as soaps, but it lathers decently and almost enough with a loofah pad or a bath scrub. You will need some extra water to wash away or else it would leave a slippery feel. Regular use of this shower gel made my body skin soft and smooth. Overall, it is such a good fruity shower gel which suits normal to dry skins well. It is decently priced for the worth. You would surely enjoy and luxurious refreshment with every bath!

PROS

1. Fragrance! It smells sweet and fruity.
2. Spreads easily. A little amount is enough for whole body.
3. Sturdy and travel friendly packaging. Hygienic too.
4. No side effects.
5. 100% vegan and not tested on animals.
6. Does the cleansing job well without stripping off excess moisture from the skin.
7. Makes a best shower gel for normal to dry skins in all the seasons. I guess it suits almost every skin type.
8. Skin feels soft,smooth and refreshed after every bath.

CONS

• Unlike soaps, needs some more water to get washed off completely.
• Not that lathering, but it is not a con for me at all, Just mentioning.
• Availability may be a problem. You can get it from leading online shopping sites.

No other thing! I highly recommended this yummy smelling shower gel to everyone! Have a fruit bath experience.

Overall Rating: 4.5/5

Would I Repurchase?: Of course! It's fruity smelling and also makes my skin soft.

Product sent by the brand for consideration.

Himalaya Herbals Nourishing Body Lotion Review

Heys girls! Today I am totally bored up so continuously posting more reviews. But I feel very happy while blogging and all  your comments make me feel more energetic. This body lotion which I am reviewing now is in my HG list for months and just now got time and mood  to review it. Himalaya Herbals products always work fine on my skin so I use them almost everyday like the Himalaya lip butter, body lotion, fairness cream and it's a big list. Few lines about Himalaya Herbals brand as per their site "Himalaya Herbals is a range of 100% natural and safe products with rare herbs collected from the foothills of the Himalayas. Each product combines the best of Ayurveda with years of dedicated research. Batch to batch performance and complete purity and safety are assured through the application of advanced pharmaceutical technology at every stage of manufacture. So go ahead and give us a try! We guarantee that you will be pleased." So, now let us move on to the review and guys don't forget to share your HG body lotion in comments below.

Himalaya Nourishing Body Lotion for Normal Skin

Price: Rs.125 for 200ml

Shelf Life: 3 years

Product Description

A daily-use, non-greasy and quick absorbing body lotion that provides your skin essential nourishment as it moisturizes and softens. Wheat Germ Oil, a rich source of Natural Vitamin E, nourishes, Corn Oil and Aloe Vera moisturize while Apricot Kernel Oil softens, leaving your skin soft, supple and healthy.

Key ingredients: Wheat Germ Oil, Corn Oil, Apricot Kernel Oil, Aloevera Juice.

Usage Directions: Apply lotion gently all over the body, slowly massaging it in. Best used after bathing when your skin is most receptive to hydration.

My Views and Ratings

The Packaging

This body lotion comes in a white plastic bottle with a sturdy green cap. The packaging is simple, but yet cute and I love it. Because of the firmness, it is travel friendly too. And an another advantage is that, this is not a use and throw bottle. I am planning to save these empty containers and fill my homemade creams :P Love the packaging overall.

4.9/5

Colour, Consistency & Texture

The lotion has a very creamy consistency, slightly runny, smooth and perfect for a gentle body lotion. To say an example, the texture is like that of melted vanilla ice cream :D The lotion quickly spreads onto my skin and gets absorbed. Fragrance is very mild and gentle and it has a herbal tint, still I expect some fruity or sweet smell in it (Greedy me, he he) :P No bad I find.

4.5/5

How it Works

As I said before, this is my HG lotion because it works perfectly on my oily skin in this humid weathers in Chennai. It is very hot and sweating here, so whenever I use this lotion on my skin I feels light and refreshed instead of being greasy or sticky. I agree that this lotion doesn't suit for dry skins anytime, but that cant be taken as a con at all as they didn't claim it. This is a normal skin body lotion and it does a decent job in summer for both normals and oilies. Dry skins should stay away because this won't help you and normal skins should also opt for some other nourishing ones in winters. Being a normal to oily skinned person, this just works great on me. My skin feels soft with regular usage and I use it allover my body everyday after bath. In hard winters, I needed to go for some other lotion or else apply this once in every 3 hours which ends up wasting my pocket money :P So, listen Himalaya nourishing body lotion, you are my very best friend in summers! Love you!

4.5/5

PROS

1. Sturdy Packaging and hence travel friendly.
2. Affordable and easily available everywhere.
3. A fresh refreshing herbal fragrance, not so over powering at all.
4. Spreads quickly onto my skin without leaving any greasiness.
5. Contains natural ingredients like alovera, apricot etc which are the best skin friends.
6. This would be a treat for oily skins in humid weathers.
7. Non sticky and side effect free. A little amount covers vast area of the skin, hence lasts long.
8. Skin becomes soft with regular usage.
9. Re-usable sturdy container.

CONS

1. No a winter pick for normal skin types, but it leads others in summers.
2. Contain parabens (Every other product do so nowadays)

My Recommendation: Oily and normal skin types can try this in summers, one of the best and natural body lotion! I highly recommend. Dry skins please stay away

Overall Rating: 4/5 (-1 for your winter weakness, not enough moisturizing for normal skin types)

Will I Repurchase?: I said it's in my HG list. Won't I???? This will be my all time summer pick until I find a better one.