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: 

1. All natural
2. Smells divine but not overwhelming 
3. Price point: 290 rupees for 15 gm? Give me more!
4. You need a tiny bit dp this will last you for months

Cons:

1. 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.