Aloe Veda Distill Therapy Anti Hairfall Shampoo Review

This is a second post on a sulphate free shampoo here at TBLP and it indeed

is worth writing and talking, one of such good benefits of this shampoo

(Aloe Vedas Distill Therapy Anti Hair Fall) is that it controls hair fall and

also vitalizes scalp to promote new hair growth. So its like a two in one shampoo

which not just controls hair fall but has no sulphates in it which are not good for

hair health in the long run. Find out more about this shampoo and how it fared on

our rating meter!!

Price - INR 260 for 200ml

Ingredients - see pic

Product Description - see pic

TBLP's Take on Aloe Veda Anti Hair fall Shampoo - I have been addicted to a

sulphate free shampoo from quite sometime and I must say I'm loving the results,

my previous shampoo was Rustic Art Aloe Shampoo which was great too however,

due to my hectic schedule and stress I was observing some hair fall so I needed a

shampoo which was sulphate and paraben free and also provides relief from hair fall

 and Aloe Veda came to my rescue. The benefits that a sulphate free shampoo offers

is that your scalp is less itchy, there's almost nil buildup on your hair and scalp, less

of hair fall and dandruff.

 This is an ideal shampoo if you are trying to tackle your hair fall from a long time

and the results are also quite evident after few weeks of usage. My hair fall has

reduced considerably and there is no more itchy and flaky scalp. The shampoo

has goodness of few essential oils like rosemary and lavender which promote

hair growth and maintain healthy scalp. It also has Vitamin E, Panthenol

and Biotin which are well known to check hair fall and promote new growth.

The aroma of the shampoo is so similar to lavender and rosemary and not the

typical herbal smell, the texture is lightweight and not too creamy could be

because of no sulphate or silicone. The only concern I have it with the

shampoo is that I cannot afford skipping conditioner after the wash as it

tends to make my hair a little frizzy though not dry. Also if you apply thick

and heavy oils like castor and mustard oil you might have to take two rounds

of shampooing coz it does not take off the oil in one go and this might cause

over shampooing if you are not using the right quantity of shampoo. I believe

since its an sulphate free shampoo it lathers a little less than the regular shampoo

but still manages to keep you hair clean and healthy. Its an all hair type shampoo

and will suit different hair types well.

So in the long run turning to a sulphate free shampoo is the best gift you can

give to your hair and trust me your hair will love you back.

Pros -

• Good for all hair types
• Keeps hair and scalp clean
• Promotes hair growth due to presence of Rosemary and Biotin
• Keeps hair fall in check
• No itchiness and flakiness on scalp
• Sulphate free yet cleanses well
• No silicones and parabens
• Smells so fresh of lavender and rosemary
• Decent packaging
• Fairly priced

Cons - 

• Hair gets a little frizzy
• Heavy oils are washed in two rounds

TBLP Rating - 4/5

Recommendation - If you haven't tried any sulphate free shampoo's yet and are

struggling with itchy scalp and hair fall this is the one you for you

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Top 5 Ways to Exfoliate Your Lips

 Essential Lip Care

When it comes to facial care, the first few ideas that come into mind are moisturizing, toning, facial treatments or anything along those lines. Although these are essential items in an effective facial care routine, the lips are often neglected. Most people are not aware that the lips require additional maintenance. The only time they come into contact with the lips is when applying or removing lipstick.

This negligence can prove quite costly in the long run given that the lips are covered by one of the thinnest layers of skin and do not have the ability to protect itself. This explains the common symptoms of dried and chapped lips at the slightest hint of agitation. Here are some interesting facts about the lips that accentuate the need to protect it from external factors.

·         One of the most sensitive organs with over a million nerve endings

·         Not able to produce perspiration

·         Unique to every individual in similar fashion to fingerprints

·         Does not produce natural oils to protect itself, explaining its heightened vulnerability

·         Similar to skin condition, lips get thinner as the aging process progresses

 5 Ways to Exfoliate the Lips

The increased sensitivity and absence of any adequate defense mechanism more than substantiates the need for extra protection to the lips. Studieshave also shown that exposure to dry environments and lack of sufficient hydration are main causes that can adversely affect lips condition. When it becomes dried out and starts to display signs of chapped skin, it is essentially crying out for help. Before any repairs works can commence, the lips must be ex-foliated to rid of all impurities and dead skin cells. With a new layer of skin, the lips will be able to absorb more nutrients within a shorter time period. Listed below are some of the best ways to achieve a comprehensive exfoliation of the lips.

1.     Olive Oil and Sugar

For those who are health conscious, do not raise the alarm yet. In this instance, sugar is not used for consumption. Simply mixed olive oil and sugar together in a small dish until both are evenly combined. Dab the lips with this mixture and start rubbing gently. The sugar particles will help to scrub away the impurities and dead skin cells while the lips absorb the olive oil to form a protective cover. 

2.     Sugar and Honey

Alternatively, olive oil can be swapped out and replaced by honey. The mixture derived from sugar and honey is significantly different from the previous suggestion. The substitution of honey provides it with a stickier and thicker characteristic. Moreover, both honey and sugar make the solution even sweeter. Naturally, health activists might not favor this exfoliation method.

3.    Baking Soda

As many beauty experts would advertise, variety is key to the implementation of skin care routines. Given that the lips are as unique as fingerprints, it reacts differently to different treatment methods. If both sugar suggestions above do not yield the expected results, it might be prudent to switch to baking soda. Simply mix with water until it becomes a grainy substance. Similarly, dab this substance on the lips and gently scrub away the dead skin cells.

4.     Vaseline

Most people are familiar with the use of Vaseline to treat minor cuts and burns. Other than that, the tub of Vaseline just sits idly on the table top until the next careless event happens or its expiry date eventually passes by, rendering it useless. Instead of throwing money down the drain, put the Vaseline to good use by applying it on a soft toothbrush and start ex-foliating the lips. It is important to use a brand new toothbrush specifically for this purpose. Intriguingly, Vaseline can also function as a lip balm.

5.     Glycerin and Rose Water

Many celebrities have endorsed this exfoliation method for the lips. Mix rose water and glycerin together and dab this mixture continuously for roughly 3 minutes. The chemical properties of glycerin will help to ex-foliate the lips while rose water further enhances the shade of pink on the lips. Women who wish to achieve plumper lips can leave the mixture on overnight. Thorough absorption of the rose water helps to give the lips a more radiant look and appear plumper, eliminating the need to purchase thebest lip plumpersin the market.

 Conclusion

Being one of the most sensitive areas of the body, the lips require extra attention to help it maintain its healthy condition and ever radiant appearance. As with every other skin care routine, it is essential to rid the skin surface of any stubborn impurities that can obstruct the absorption of vital nutrients. By perusing any of the 5 lips exfoliation methods above, it helps to promote skin renewal and enables the lips to readily ingest the nutrients. Fundamentally, exfoliation gives the lips a new lease of life and build a strong foundation to aid in future care and maintenance routines.

Video:A Step by Step Guide on How to Pick the Perfect Lip Color

Via: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CeO_PjnQuls

References

https://www.solvaderm.com/

https://www.glozine.com/

Author Bio:

Annie Lizstan works as a health and beauty consultant for online websites and an independent researcher by profession. She had completed her studies from university of Arizona and live in Wasilla, Alaska. She always like to explore her ideas about health, fitness, beauty .Recently, she got an opportunity to work on best product for puffy eyes .She has experience researching as a passion as well as profession. You can also connect with her on Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest.

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Auriga International Flavo - C Serum Review

Gone are the days when one needed anti-aging products for addressing only age related skin issues, but now we need them to tackle our day to day skin issues too, so it’s advisable to incorporate one according to your needs in your regime. The early you start the early you can tackle these issues well in hand before.

I’ll review this Vit C serum (Flavo – C Serum) by a Belgium based brand Auriga International. Read on further to find out the amazing benefit it offers.

Price - INR 1599 for 15 ml

Ingredients – Vit C and Ginkgo Biloba

Indications – Wrinkles, dull and irregular complexion.

Results – This serum containing a high concentration of Vitamin C in its active
form (L- Ascorbic Acid) and Ginkgo Biloba visibly reduces signs of ageing.
It smooths and brightens skin, giving it a more even tone.

Use – Apply to face and neck morning and evening before all other skincare.
Avoid contact with eyes.

My Take on Auriga Flavo – C Serum – This happens to be the first serum to find a place in my skincare Regime primarily because I never felt the need for any anti-ageing serum before but off late I have been observing uneven skin tone and some dark spots, so the best choice seemed to be a Vit C serum for some obvious reasons. So at a recent visit to my dermatologist I was advised to use Auriga Flavo – C serum, being an inquisitive soul I wanted to know more about it and its benefits. And then I was told that Flavo – C is has the most stable and highest concentration of Vit C ( L- Ascorbic Acid) and antioxidant ,which is great like getting both the benefits of Vit C and antioxidant in one bottle.

After having used it for quite some time I can probably tell that I did notice some visible changes like the uneven skin seems to be getting even, dark spots are fading gradually, my complexion looks healthy and bright. Since I don’t have any fine lines and wrinkles so I can’t talk about its benefits on those lines, however I am assuming that because Vit C is known to produce more collagen and thus smoothen your skin, the serum would definitely have a positive effect. Also the best part is the fact that it is suitable for all skin types and won’t cause any breakouts unless you are using it in required quantity (2-3 drops).

The color of the serum is orange -brown yet it doesn’t have a distinctive smell, instead it smells quite different I am not too sure how to explain that one. Talking about the texture it looks like oil based but it indeed is quite light, gets absorbed easily and non-greasy. Packaging is almost how a serum should be stored, an amber bottle with dropper cap.

Pros –

• Suitable for all skin types
• High concentration of Vit C  in stable form
• Gets easily absorbed into the skin
• Non greasy texture
• Brightens up skin with consistent use
• Convenient dropper bottle
• Skin feels fresh and supple the next day
• Helps to even out skin tone
• Quite effective in diminishing dark spots
• Using minimal quantity won’t cause breakouts

Cons –

• Price seems exorbitant for the quantity offered

TBLP Rating – 4.5/5

Recommendations - I haven’t really used any serums before in my life but I am quite happy with the Results it offers. Besides this serum is the best in the market with the most stable and highest concentration of Vit C.

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Soultree Aloe and Rose Water Cleanser Review

We all girls are always in lookout for the best cleansers and make -up removers
for our skin and we keep trying out each and every product until we find the
one which fits the bill.This exploration costs your skin many a times, so I
believe it is always safe to lookout for products which are natural, organic and
contain skin friendly ingredients. One such product I laid my hands on
seems to the fit the bill and has no such ingredients which tend to irritate
the skin.

This review is on one such cleanser cum make -up remover from a  brand
which manufactures cosmetics that are parabens, silicones, SLS/ SLES free
and the ingredients are natural and organic. The brand in picture is Soultree
and the review is on Soultree Aloe and Rose Water Cleanser.

Read on to know more :

Price - INR 295 for 120 ml

Ingredients - Check out the pic

Product Description - With its subtle floral notes this everyday face cleanser and
make- up remover cleans and protect your skin. Organic aloe and fresh rose water
is blended with extracts of organic licorice to give your skin multiple benefits.
It cools and heals skin, lightens sun tan and reduces blemishes with daily use.
Dab on the cleanser after a wash. Spread across  face and neck and wipe off with
cotton wool to remove dirt and make -up.

The Soul Tree Promise -  Our products are made with natural ingredients using
eco- friendly processes. They are free from harsh chemicals and have fresh and
abundant extracts of select organic herbs prepared in- house in true ayurvedic
tradition.



My Take on Soul tree Aloe and Rose water Cleanser - 

I am not quite a fan of cream based cleansers and makeup removers as they
feel heavy and tend to break out my skin. So I was a little hesitant about trying
out this cleanser cum make - up remover but when I checked out the ingredients
I was pleasantly surprised by no use of parabens and silicones and other skin
irritating ingredients in the cleanser.

This sort of restored my confidence in trying out the product, and I must
happily admit that I like using this cleanser on the days when my skin
feels a bit dry and less hydrated as my skin is a combination type so
my skin responds to both cream based and water based cleanser, however
if you are someone who has dry skin throughout this cleanser would be a safe
bet. It not only removes your make -up effectively but cleanses your skin
inside out and keeps it hydrated too. When you apply it your skin feels
fresh and light, since the texture is not too greasy and heavy.

Also the fact that it is made from ethically sourced ingredients makes it a
safe choice, and it smells so fresh and natural unlike some ayurvedic
style cosmetics. If used consistently it may help lighten up blemishes
and spots as it contain organic licorice as an ingredient. But don't expect
overnight results as blemishes and spots take a little longer to fade away.
You would need two swipes to get rid of your face and lip make - up.
Since it doesn't mention that it can be used for eye make -up too, so its
better to avoid it on eyes.

I have been using it for a while now and its my second alternative cleanser
cum make -up remover and quite like the results.
 

After 1st wipe

Pros -

• Free from parabens and silicones
• Works as cleanser cum makeup remover
• Free from lathering agents (SLS/ SLES)
• Removes makeup as well as dirt effectively
• Feels refreshing on skin
• Did not break out my skin
• Pleasant smell quite alike licorice
• Ideal for almost all kin types
• Convenient sturdy packaging
• Easy availability
• Can be used as a face wash too
• Light non greasy texture
• Certified natural by BDIH Germany

Cons -

• Not meant for removing eye make - up.

      
TBLP Rating -  4.9/5

Recommendations - A big yes, coz not only it a great cleanser but what makes it
stand out is the fact that it has no harmful chemicals and the ingredients used
are ethically sourced from the wild and certified organic farms.



PS- Its a PR sample product, however the review remains as honest and genuine
as it can get.

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