E-magazine for Beauty, Health & Home

Posted by Health , , Tuesday, November 2, 2010 1:30 AM

E-magazine for Beauty, Health & Home

Body lotion - Garnier body Cocoon (Product review)

Posted: 01 Nov 2010 10:12 PM PDT


By Adivaah
        
Garnier I have tried body lotions like Nivea and  Vaseline for my dry skin but they didn't prove much effective for the extreme dryness and I had to reapply the lotion often. Before I bought this, I had seen the Garnier Body Cocoon ad so many times on the TV but I just gave it pass thinking it wouldn't be that effective. Then finally, one day when I ran out of Vaseline lotion I went to the nearest super market to get a new bottle, while having a look at the different products I noticed the Garnier Cocoon and decided to try it just because of the fact that it is manufactured by well known brand L'Oreal. And I'm very happy I did that because this has proven to be my  best  body lotion.




What does Garnier claim about this product? 

 If your skin feels dry, rough, flaky and  tight, Garnier Body Cocoon moisturising lotion will soothe and restore the skin's suppleness, leaving it feeling unbelievably soft.
Its creamy yet light texture is instantly absorbed into the skin-enveloping it in a nourishing cocoon of softness, leaving it deliciously fragranced.
It has nutritive fruit oils from apricots, olives, blackcurrants and avocados to deliver an immediate burst of moisture to the skin.
Garnier uses, wherever possible, active natural ingredients which have been carefully extracted to preserve their quality and purity. Products have been dermatologically tested to ensure respect to your skin.
Visible Results: Dry skin appears transformed Visibly smoother, Noticeably softer
Ingredients: Aqua/Water, Paraffinum Liquidum/Mineral Oil, Glycerin, Cetyl Alcohol, Elaeis Guineensis/Palm Oil, Stearyl Heptanoate, Hexyldecanol, Olea Europaea/Olive Fruit Oil, Persea Gratissima/Avocado Oil, Prunus Armeniaca/Apricot Kernel Oil, Ribes Nigrum/Black Currant Seed Oil, Vitis Vinifera/Grape Seed Oil, Carbomer, Dimethicone, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Stearic Acid, Stearyl Caprylate, Triethanolamine, Imidazolidinyl Urea, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Parfum/Fragrance, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Directions to Use: Do not apply on the face it's only for the body!

Price of Garnier Body Cocoon



For 250 ML the MRP is Rs 145 INR, but this bottle had a special offer of Rs.25 OFF so this was available for Rs.120 INR.
Pros of Garnier body Cocoon

This certainly is a very good moisturizing lotion & is very effective in soothing & restoring the skin's suppleness.
The texture is very light and  not very runny, just bit of rubbing for a few seconds and it easily gets absorbed without leaving an oily film.
The fragrance is very mild and smells like fruits because of the presence of fruit oils from apricots, olives, blackcurrants and avocados.

 Aromatic Palm oil softens and heals cracked skin, renews and purifies damaged tissues, eliminates dry skin cells and prevents infection.                   
                          
Olive oil can also help relieve sunburn. Olive Oil contains polyphenol compounds that act as antioxidants to help prevent and repair damage to the skin done by accidental sun exposure.
Black currants have a very high content in antioxidants and vitamins.
Avocado is high in sterolins, which are reputed to reduce age spots, help heal sun damage and scars. It is the sterolins (also called plant steroids) in the oil that helps to soften  the skin and imparts a superior moisturizing effect 
Grape seed oil has mildly astringent qualities, which help to tighten and tone the skin, making it a good cosmetic ingredient for anti-aging products. It is light and finely textured oil and is non-comedogenic.

Apricot oil is often used for body massage and for keeping the skin all glowing and healthy.
The visible results claim is completely true because as soon as I apply this and  rub for a few  seconds,I see an instant glow and  smoother and softer skin. I totally love this for the instant results.

For me, this softness lasts for atleast 6 hours & after that though it doesn't look dry but I feel an urge to apply it once again because of the smooth feeling. So the claim that it acts like a cocoon is very true.
This product is affordable, because of the texture you need a little amount and  this will come a long way.
The packaging is very decent and hygienic! It's an orange coloured bottle with a flip cap, which can be carried in a bag as well & will not be messy at all.
This has proved to be a very good body lotion for my dry skin during all weathers.

Cons of Garnier body Cocoon:
This doesn't spread in a jiff; you at least need a few seconds of rubbing, people who rush to work will not like this.
Will I buy this again?  Yes I will, I have been doing this and  will continue because this has really stood up to its claims of providing cocoon to the body and retaining the moisture and  smoothness!
            

5 easy diwali rangoli tips and images of rangoli patterns

Posted: 01 Nov 2010 11:05 AM PDT

 By Manisha, 

Thanks ladies for liking my Diwali decoration post.I am back again with some more Diwali fun and this time it is about Rangoli.If you too are artisitcially challenged like me or do not have the much patience then this post can be of your help.

Below are some quick fix tips to make instant and easy  rangoli which is great looking too.

1. If you fall in those category who can not draw with a coloured powder then don't bother and use chalk.Draw any design with a wet chalk and then fill the design with colour of your choice.This way chances of you going wrong is less.

2. If you have not planned your design ahead then pick something basic such as like concentric circles, or a flour petal flower .You can even make a simple swastik.Just outline these and decrate with diyas and flowers.You will have a simple and easy rangoli design in front of you.

3. Alpana Rangoli-If you got pets at home and make a plain rangoli so that even if the rangoli gets messed up you don't take it to heart.For this just make a plain white rangoli or just simple red and white like Alpana Rangoli.

4. Use poster colours for rangoli.They are easier to manage and saves lot of time.To  finish the work fast use a thick paint brush.

5. Traditional gainda flowers and diyas are great fillers and finish up your work fast.

I always welcome Lakshmi ji with white feet which are symbolic of the Goddess.Show as if Goddess is entering into your home.Instead of following some hard and fast rule draw one "S "shaped line and five dots on top.Done!!!

If you are serious in Rangoli making then check out these easy

rangoli designs.





Hope you like the lazy girl ideas


Have a great Diwali !!!

Dark underarms and weak fingernail - Wise She reader question

Posted: 01 Nov 2010 08:50 AM PDT

Hi,
m an follower of ur blog. (read religious follower) I absolutely love the posts, coz somewhere ladies search for honest product reviews, tips, which they can use to enhance their beauty. So a heartful thanks for this.

I have 2 queries. One i have short nails, with round kin of shape....i wanna grow my nails...Can u suggest something plzzz???

and second one, can u give some tips on underarm pigmentation...It has been the greatest problem for me till date? How sad i must be, i cant wear any sleevless stuff?? plz help!!!! :( :(

Thank you!!!
Keep writing!!!!

 Seema


Hi Seema,

Thank you for your kind words.You guys make me feel wonderful.I hope I do well in future as well.

Dark underarms home remedies

For dark underarms exfoliate them every alternate day.You can rub tomato for 10 -15 minutes .Apply vitamin E oil or coconut oil before going to bed.Do this religiously you will see difference with in one or two month.


Week nail


Take Biotin supplement and use colorbar nail treatment.

Massage your nails with coconut oil or extra virgin oil.Buff your nails when ever watching TV or in your free time.For detail post click here

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Hair oil - Home made oil for hair growth

Posted: 01 Nov 2010 06:17 AM PDT

 By Reshma Khan,

Hi Anamika I like to visit ur web site coz its too informative...so i thought even let me share something.

Good hair, short or long is what we all want. And the hectic lives we lead, combating pollution combined with bad dietary habits, takes its toll on our hair and skin. Most of us atleast make an effort to ensure that we follow a basic skin care regime with dedication, but when it comes to hair, we just get plain lazy, which is probably because fixing bad hair is expensive and time consuming.This is where this wonder oil comes in handy….enjoy your lustrous and healthy hair.


Ingredients and method for homemade hair growth oil

Hair Oil :


• 100ml - Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 100ml - Mustard Oil
• 100ml - Castor Oil
• 100ml - 100% Pure Coconut Oil
• 100ml - Sesame Oil
• 100ml - Almond Oil

Put on very slow gas. Add to this

• 2 handfuls dry amla
• 2 handfuls curry leaves
• 50gms pepper powder
• 50gms cinnamon (dalchini) powder

Heat till just before curry leaves turns black.

Cool and Strain.
(Optional – for hair re growth)

Add a hand full of chopped small onions into the above cooled oil, heat till onions turns brown.

Remove from flame, cool, strain and bottle

Oil benefits


Extra Virgin olive oils


Using olive oil on your hair improves the elasticity of your hair. As a result, you will see less hair breakage, which can be perceived as hair growth. The use of olive oil for hair treatments will condition and nourish your hair, causing it to glisten and shine. It reduces frizz and hair static which causes hair breakage.When using olive oil for your hair, make sure it is extra virgin oil. If the olive oil is not extra virgin, it means that it has undergone some form of chemical processing, which takes away from the quality of the oil.

Mustard Oil for hair


Mustard oil is a natural product that promotes healthy, strong, conditioned hair and causes hair growth. Mustard seeds, which mustard oil comes from, contain calcium, protein, vitamins A and E,alpha omega-3 and alpha omega-6 fatty acids. They also contain antioxidants. These components make mustard oil an effective hair growth agent. The vitamins ensure strong hair and prevent hair from falling out.

Castor Oil


The anti-bacterial and anti-fungicidal properties in Castor oil protects the scalp and hair from infections which can cause hair loss. The Omega-9 fatty acids in Castor oil also nourish the hair and prevent the scalp from drying.Rubbing Castor oil on your scalp and the roots of your hair will regenerate new hair growth within months. This will also thicken thinning hair.

Coconut Oil


What 100% coconut oil can do for your skin it can do for your hair. It softens the hair and conditions the scalp.

Sesame Oil


Sesame oil is highly nourishing, excellent for dry scalp treatment. Massaging in the scalp will control dryness and flakiness, thus, helping in hair loss prevention and promoting hair growth.
Not only does this strengthen the hair you have, but also promotes new hair growth.Split ends and hair prone to breakage and brittleness leading to excessive hair loss benefits from its replenishing and rejuvenating qualities.Stress is considered as a major factor that results in hair fall, and sesame oil's cooling properties helps alleviate stress when massaged in scalp and on neck and shoulders.Sesame oil is known for its hair darkening qualities, hence very useful for those who suffer from pre-mature hair graying or who have plenty of gray hair.

Almond oil benefits


Almond oil nourishes and smoothens hair cuticles making hair strong and thick, it also
helps in increasing hair length.

Curry leaves, Black Pepper and Cinnamon benefits
Boiled curry leaves, black pepper powder and cinnamon powder in coconut oil, till the leaves just turn black. Massaging hair with this oil will promote hair growth and retard the graying process and preventing hair loss.

Onion treatment for hair loss


The onion is blessed with healing antibacterial qualities it also improves circulation. Onions have the power of nourishment, all of which can be good for helping to heal baldness and hair loss - which are beneficial in correcting hair loss and baldness.

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St Ives Apricot scrub (Product review)

Posted: 01 Nov 2010 03:30 AM PDT

                                                    St. Ives Apricot scrub Invigorating

When it comes to facial scrub I have most seen apricot scrub being most admired by all.Previously our scrub use to be very harsh and little greasy too but now market has many good scrub to experiment with.I have been using St Ives scrub since one and half month .This is a gentle stimulating facial scrub which oily skin people may enjoy.

I scrub my body quiet often and I always look for a scrub which has good fragrance and gently exfoliates skin without make me feel greasy.

This is what the product claims - Only St.Ives captures the secrets of naturally beautiful and healthy looking skin in this deep cleansing formulae that gently exfoliates , removing dull, dead skin cells to instantly reveal smooth, radiant, healthy looking skin.


Price of St. Ives Apricot scrub is Rs 250 for 150ml



The scrub comes in three varities which are :-

1. St Ives apricot scrub for gentle skin
2. St Ives Aprocit scrub (Invigorating)
3. St Ives Apricot whitening scrub


St Ives Apricot scrub Ingredients

- Aqua(Water), Juglans Regia (Walnut shell powder), Glyceryl Sterate, Proplyene glycol, Sodium laurel sulfate , Zea Mays (Corn) kernel meal, Cetaryl alchol, Linoleamide dea, Lanolin oil, PEG -100 stearate, Prunus Armeniaca(Apricot), Kernel oil, Chamomilla recuttta(matricaaria) flower extract, Sambucus nigra flower extract, Sorbitol, Cateareth-20, Carbomer, Methyparaben, Polysorbate 60, Trethanolamine ethylparaben, Propylparaben, phenoxyethanol, methylchloroissotthiazolinone, methylisothiazolinone, citronellol, butylphenyl methyl propional , parfum (fragrance)CI77891(Titanium diooxide)



   My experience with the product -

My hands got tanned during my recent trip to Srisailam.I used this every alternate day and my tan started vanishing.I was really happy to use it.It has mild grains and gives me a smooth feeling .Doesn't make me feel greasy and decently priced as well.It has small grains which I always love using on my oily skin and yes it has a nice fragrance too.


But there are something which I would like to bring in front of you before going ahead.This product has many drawbacks which might not come across to many.

Sodium Laureth Sulfate - Well this is a common ingredient and many companies claims that it is natural because it is derived from vegetable oil.Many of you must be knowing that the same ingredient is used in cleaning garage floors also.

When SLS is tested on animals their eyes stops developing and I have even read that if it goes under children eyes then they might get cataracts too .


Ok lets ignore this ingredient and come to another one which is PEG ingredients -This is a toxic ingredient.

Moving ahead we have Triethamolamine and Methlisothiazolinone in it.- Both these ingredients gives negative effect even if taken in low doses. Infact some of the nations have banned this ingredient .

I though loved the product but when I searched its ingredients then I stopped using it on my face.I seriously don't want to use cancerous products or banned products on my skin no matter how good the product is.

I am still using it on my body but too scared to use it on my face.St. Ives Apricot scrub is certainly not only an Apricot scrub

My advise - if you seriously liked the product and can't stay away from it then use it on your hand or feet but not on your dear face.

Whats your opinion? Do you still believe in using the product in spite of having these harmful ingredients?

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