Alright, my quest for the best and natural lip scrub ends here! After being highly disappointed by Juicy Chemistry’s lip scrub, I had lost faith in lip scrubs overall.
But then I stumbled upon this one and decided to give it a shot.
Thankfully, I am blessed with non pigmented lips but lately I started noticing slight pigmentation. Now when I tried researching about this, I realised that I am going through a crazy lipstick phase and experimenting with plethora of fun colours and brands. But wait, I am not getting rid of them properly. My lipstick remover still leaves behind a residue which I HAVE TO scrub away at least once a week.
Well, this is just an opportunity to invest in another wonderful product. So far, the best is Vilvah lip scrub. I can’t stress enough how wonderful this magic in a tiny jar is! It is a lip balm mixed with right consistency and size of sugar granules which glide over lips smoothly and takes off those nasty dead cells. My lips feel plumped and alive from the first use itself.
Needless to say, I’ve found another permanent in my pamper box.
Pros:
- All natural
- Smells divine but not overwhelming
- Price point: 290 rupees for 15 gm? Give me more!
- You need a tiny bit dp this will last you for months
Cons:
- Well it expires in 10 months and the quantity might last for more than product shelf life
Overall, a wonderful A game lip balm. Definitely a keeper.
I’ve been eyeing Suvarna Haldi Chandan Brightening Face Pack for quite sometime now and this is one of those products which you really want to buy but struggle to find the rationale to invest in.
So,
after using this turmeric, sandalwood and all good things loaded Face Pack for
over a month, here is a ‘No Nonsense’ verdict of Kama Ayurveda Suvarna Haldi
Chandan Brightening Face Pack.
Amazing
face pack which gives instant but short-lived glow
Worth
the money? Not really. Can be created at home by mixing couple
of ingredients from the kitchen.
Will
I buy it again? Yes. A good to have face mask for
emergencies when you don’t have time to create a one and need that instant
glow.
Read
on for detailed review.
The
moment you open the jar, you are hit with a wonderful aroma of soothing sandalwood
and all things good. It is a nice pack in form of a powder which can be mixed
with water, rosewater, aloe vera juice, yogurt/milk or any Face mist depending
on your skin type. As I have a very sensitive skin, I prefer mixing it with Kama
Ayurveda Pure Vetiver water and plain water to form a nice paste. I’ve skipped
vetiver water a couple of times and there wasn’t any difference so if you don’t
have any, plain water works just fine.
Skin
Prep and application:
1. I wash my face with Kama Ayurveda Mridul cleanser. This is a wonderful soap free cleanser from Kama, worth every damn penny.
2. Spray a bit of rose water and let the water settle for a couple of minutes.
3. With my face still moist with the rose water, I generously apply this amazing face pack. I’ve realized that this face pack works wonders when applied in a thick form rather than runny.
With
the face pack on, my skin tingles in a good way. The pack dries up within 5 minutes,
but it is so soothing that I like to keep it for at least 20-30 minutes hence I
keep spraying rose water on it from time to time.
It
instantly relaxes my senses on application. There is absolutely no irritation
whatsoever. I generally like to use this face pack on weekends or evenings
after a long day. It makes my skin come alive instantly.
This
face pack also works amazingly as a gentle scrub. I like to massage my face a
bit while washing off this face pack and I can feel my face getting gently exfoliated.
After
effects
My
face gets that instant short-lived golden glow and feels a bit tighter in a
good way. I haven’t noticed any long-term effects.
It
is one of those feel good, pamper yourself face masks and I love it. Do I need
it? No. But do I want it? Hell, yeah!
So
I’ve decided to buy a one and use it when my skin looks tired after a long week
or a long day.
A
couple of things to take care of while using this face pack
· This face pack contains Turmeric hence it is best to use it in the evening as Sun and turmeric don’t go too well and your skin might turn dark if instantly exposed to sunlight.
· Again, as this face pack contains turmeric, it is the best to avoid soap cleansers before or after as soap instantly washes of turmeric and you might miss out on all the potent benefits of this face pack.
Finally, go ahead and splurge a little if you want to give your skin that extra well- deserved TLC. Kama Ayurveda Suvarna Haldi Chandan Brightening Face Pack is neither an investment nor a necessity but a luxury face spa at home.
Alternatively, you could also replicate a similar
face pack at home by mixing besan (chickpea flour) or multani mitti (fuller’s
earth), turmeric, sandalwood powder/oil, lemon juice and rose water.
Take
care of yourself. Sleep well, eat well, hydrate plenty, laugh a lot and exercise
a little.
Disclaimer
This is not a sponsored post. All products are purchased with my hard-earned money. All reviews are based on my experience with the products for a minimum period of one to two weeks.
This content is intended for
informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered as a
substitute for professional medical or health care advice. Readers are
requested to employ their own discretion while using this information.
Always do a test patch first to see if
your skin is allergic to any of the ingredient. Results can vary from person to
person since everyone’s body and skin type is different.
More
details about Suvarna Haldi Chandan Brightening Face Pack from Kama
Website:
The
Suvarna Haldi Chandan Brightening Face Pack is A
complexion-enhancing Ayurvedic Face Pack, for youthful vibrance, smoothness and
luminosity.
What
does Kama Ayurveda claim?
100%
Natural, skin-illuminating Face Pack. With purifying, antibacterial Haldi (Turmeric)
and soothing, anti-ageing Chandan(Sandalwood). Regular use helps
clarify and smoothen skin texture, as acne and blemishes are reduced in
intensity and frequency. Enlarged, open pores are tightened and toned with the
natural astringent qualities of Rose. Extracts of Orange Peel provide antioxidant
protection against premature skin ageing due to environmental pollutants; and
help maintain a supple, toned, younger-looking appearance.
Ingredients:
Fuller’s earth (Multani Mitti), Orange Peel, Rose petal, Neem, Turmeric (Haldi),
Oatmeal and Sandalwood oil (Chandan).
Precisely, everything good. No wonder it smells heavenly.
Directions
For Use:
• Blend 2-3 teaspoons into a paste.
• Use Kama
Ayurveda's Pure Rose Water/Pure Mogra Water (dry skin); or Pure Lavender
Water/Pure Vetiver Water (sensitive, oily, acne-prone skin).
• You may also use
Yoghurt, Milk, Aloe Vera or Honey, if you intuitively feel they work better for
you.
• Apply to moist
skin. Leave on until the paste has dried and rinse clean. Suvarna can be used
once or twice a week.
• Different skin
types react differently to a Natural product. Please conduct a patch test
before application.
I was fighting pigmentation and irritation on my sensitive combination skin. In my tryst for clear skin, I tried many high-end products like Clinique, Estee Lauder, Kiehl’s, The Body Shop and many more along with Korean 10 step regime and when absolutely nothing worked, I decided to give Ayurveda a try. That’s when I tried Kama Ayurveda.
Here are the products I have tried from
this wonderful brand. Most of them have worked beautifully, and few are just easily
replaceable. Detailed review for each of these coming soon.

Toners and Mists:
That’s right, all of them! I am a mist addict and I
am charged guilty to finish 150ml of Kama Ayurveda's Rose water in a month. My
face drinks up this mist 4 times a day.
Kama Ayurveda Pure Rose Water
An absolute Hit! I am sure you have been reading
wonderful reviews because it really is that awesome. I was always under the
impression that Rose water did not suit my skin, but I stand corrected and the
reality is that ‘Artificial’ rose water does not suit my skin. This is so pure!
And worth every penny. This is the first thing to touch my face in the morning
after tap water and last thing before I go to sleep.
Kama Ayurveda Pure Vetiver Water
It smells like rain! I use this on alternate days. Does the same job as the rose water but I feel the Vetiver mist is more refreshing compared to rose water and awakens my skin. A stronger toner than rose water and great fragrance. This is my go-to mist after using face masks, scrubs and the works. The fragrance evaporates within seconds though.
Kama Ayurveda Pure Mogra Water
A great mist to spritz in the evening after a long
day or just when you want to wake up mid-afternoon to accomplish that important
task. This mist gets you going! It won’t replace your coffee, but it is so
refreshing it’ll lighten your mood. I’d always prefer Vetiver or Rose for skin
treatments and Mogra for that occasionally refreshing burst.
Kama Ayurveda Pure Lavender Water
For the days I am completely exhausted, after a
long flight, when nothing goes right, this is the mist I use before hitting the
pillow. The fragrance is so calm, it makes me sleep but at the same time it so
short lived, you better sleep early.
I like to alternate between rose water and Vetiver water and reach out for Mogra and lavender occasionally. Vetiver is my go-to product for my weekend skincare regime and rose is my constant. So, if you are trying to figure out which one to buy first, Rose is the clear winner. If you're looking for a very mild toner, Vetiver and if you just want to experiment and feel fresh, go for Mogra or Lavender.
Scrubs and cleansers:
Kama Ayurveda Mridul Soap Free Face cleanser
Is this a scrub? Is this a cleanser? I'll tell you
what it is- A clear winner. This is my regular face cleanser to cleanse face
oils. It acts as a mild scrub which can be used daily, keeping white heads and
black heads at bay. There isn't a single day that goes by without me using this
beautiful, gentle, grainy, humble yet powerful cleanser
Kama Ayurveda Kumkumadi Brightening scrub
This is one of those few easily replaceable luxury
products by Kama. It smells wonderful. Feels very smooth and mild but the
effect isn't that visible. But then again it is a very gentle exfoliator, makes
your skin smooth and gives you a mild short lived glow. Well, I used this for 3
weeks but I didn't see anything drastically different. Maybe because I am
regularly using Mridul? Nevertheless, this scrub has a permanent position in my
stash for those at home facial and spa weekends
Masks:
Kama Ayurveda Nimrah Anti Acne Face Pack
A post, an article, a blog is not enough to convey
benefits of this magic pack. Loaded with impressive natural ingredients, Nimrah
anti acne face pack removed my forehead acne, reduced pore size, lightened my
dark circles and eventually helped me get that supple glow which majority of
products promise on using 10 steps. This humble and effective face pack can be
used daily, does not dry out the skin and is surprisingly moisturizing. It
showed positive effect from the first day and by third week my acne had
vanished. It leaves a brownish red sheen on the skin though so the best time to
use this is before bedtime followed by rose or Vetiver water. If there is one
Kama product you must try, it has to be this face pack.
Kama Ayurveda Suvarna Haldi Chandan Face Pack
A nice to have face pack for emergencies which give you an instant golden glow. Definitely a splurge since it can be easily create at home. This face pack smells divine and make the skin look alive but give a very short lived glow for 1 to 2 days. I did not experience any long term benefits. This is one of Kama's easily replaceable products. Detailed review here
Serums and Treatments:
Kama Ayurveda Jwalini Retexturizing Skin Treatment
Oil
This oil completely changed my outlook towards
facial oils. It gave me an even-tone, calmed my irritated skin and made my skin
glow. I use this on alternate evenings. I generally massage this oil on my face
and wash with Mridul soap free cleanser after an hour and the next morning my
face looks visibly fresh, even toned, my pores are minimized and drumroll
please – my dark circles look visibly lightened. Where nothing has ever worked
on my dark circles, this oil has unexpectedly done its magic. It has also
helped remove stubborn acne marks. Essentially, this oil does everything that
the wonderful Kumkumadi oil does but at a slower pace. So if you want to try
out facial oil, I’d very highly recommend Jwalini oil. Oh, it has also
permanently replaced my moisturizer.
Kama Ayurveda Nalpamaradi Skin Brightening Treatment Oil
If there is one product that I absolutely dislike
from Kama, it has to be this. Maybe it did not suit my skin. Hence, highly
recommend the patch test. First of all, this oil cannot and should not be used
in daytime. It has to be used in evenings else turmeric can have reverse
effects in sunlight. Secondly, this oil needs to be handled with so much care-
it is deep yellow in color and your face looks yellowish in a bad
way. Lastly, it made my skin dark and irritated my sensitive skin. But this oil
can be sued on hands and underarms to remove tan if you have to.
Kama Ayurveda Kumkumadi Miraculous Beauty Fluid
Ayurvedic Night Serum
Truly a miraculous serum! This serum, may I dare to
say, is better than Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair ANR. More expensive than
ANR but definitely worth it. I do not use moisturizer anymore.
Instead, I massage my face with this serum on alternate nights and my face
looks so healthy. It is like an eraser for my acne marks.
Also moisturizes my skin, reduces pore, brightens eyes and keeps acne
at bay. What more can a lady ask from her night serum?
Oils and Treatments:
Kama Ayurveda Organic Neem Oil
This is such a wonderful multipurpose oil for acne.
Worked beautifully on my forehead acne and has absolutely wiped off my
dandruff. It also made my hair soft. I was in absolute love with this oil until
I discovered Bringadi Oil. But I still reach out for this humble neem oil
whenever I see an occasional pimple or zit popping out on my forehead. Highly
recommended for dandruff caused acne.
Kama Ayurveda Bringadi Intensive Hair Treatment Oil
This is my absolute permanent. I have waist long
straight hair and this magical oil maintains softness of my hair, keeps
dandruff at bay, keeps split heads away and drum roll please- washes off
easily! I no more dread oiling my hair and later lathering it with SLS free shampoo
for an hour over weekend. I have ditched conditioner as this oil keeps my hair well-conditioned
without harmful chemical laden conditioners. Highly recommend this hair-oil for
perfect weekend hair regime.
Kama Ayurveda Organic Sesame Oil
This is another Kama product which can be easily
avoided. It is very heavy and weighs down my hair. Conditions well but does
nothing exceptional that Bringadi oil can’t do. I’ve started using a couple of
drops on my dark circles as it is very hydrating but I really can’t think of
any other exceptional use.
Bottom-line
I don’t wear any makeup now except Sunscreen and
lip balm, that’s how amazing Kama Ayurveda is. After fighting my skin
irritations, I now have the confidence to use other skincare products but I
generally try not to mix products from different brands on the same day as I’ve
realized skincare products work best within the same range and I am not too
sure if I want to experiment ayurvedic products with non ayurvedic products.
What can I say, I was never a Chemistry expert!
Apart from my skincare routine, I follow 5 simple
rules for that healthy glow.
1. Drink Water, hydrate well. I bet you did not see that coming!
2. Eat one fruit a day or dry fruits if fruits are not available.
3. Exercise for 30 minutes 3-4 times a week followed by a 5 min meditation.
4. Sleep well- anywhere between 6-8 hours every night and 10 hours on
weekend!
5. End the day laughing. I watch at least one episode of
my favorite comedy series before I sleep.
I hope this post helps you decide your next haul to
pamper yourself. Go ahead you deserve it!
Disclaimer
This is not a sponsored post. All products are purchased with my hard-earned money. All reviews are based on my experience with the products for a minimum period of one to two weeks.
This content is intended for informational and
educational purposes only and should not be considered as a substitute for
professional medical or health care advice. Readers are requested to employ
their own discretion while using this information.
Always do a test patch first to see if your skin is
allergic to any of the ingredient. Results can vary from person to person since
everyone’s body and skin type is different.
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