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Motivational Monday

Product of the day : Vaseline Healthy White Skin Whitening Lotion.

Product of the Day :

Vaseline Healthy White Skin Whitening Lotion

I am not a big fan of whitening products as I believe its important to be proud of yourself and your skin tone and more importantly to accept and love yourself.

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However, there are areas in our body that are dark like our elbows , knees etc due to various reasons .

Vaseline I feel does wonder for such areas and helps you to lighten such dark areas . Give yourself a month before you start seeing results.

Please, use this product only on your body and not on your face.

Let me knows how this works for you guys.

Wish you a day full of "More Beautiful You" & don't forget to flaunt your Best Asset, Your Priceless Smile!

How to take care of your skin during the festival of Holi

Holi – the festival of colors.

We Indians take our festivals pretty seriously (pun intended ). Holi for me while growing up has been associated with 3 things ; Food ( still remember the awesome sweets my grandmother used to prepare) , fun & freedom( as our final terms used to get over around that time ). However for many years I have shied away from playing the actual messy Holi (the one that involves dry and wet colors of all varieties and takes ages to go away ) the reason being my super sensitive skin .But, after discovering and following a particular skincare regime that can lessen the damage caused by the strong colors ,I have started enjoying Holi  the way it should be enjoyed with actual colors.

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Points to remember before you step out of your house :

• The most important thing is to cover your car seats with polythene or plastic sheets , trust me this ensures that post holi you only need to work on yourself and not on your car.
• Same applies to your cell phones or cameras (which should be avoided if possible). Cover them with polythene or plastic sheets.
•  Apply a generous layer of mustard oil on your entire body (not just the exposed parts), oil your hair like there is no tomorrow. You can use coconut oil, castor oil or any other oil that works for you.
• Trim your nails as short as possible, apply any dark color nail paint  to protect the nails. 
• You can also cover your head with a scarf and if that’s not comfortable then tie your hair in a bun to protect it .
• Avoid wearing contact lenses, choose spectacles or sunglasses .
• Wear synthetic clothes that don’t absorb water or weigh you down.
• People who have sensitive eyes can carry eye drops (example Refresh Tears).

Points to remember post holi :

• Make sure that you have an ample amount of warm/hot water for your shower as this helps to relax your body.
• Stand under the shower for good 5-10 minutes before you apply any soap or shower gel. Don’t over apply the shower gel .
•  Rinse your hair extremely well with water before you shampoo it and again remember that it may take 3-4 washes for the color to come off so be patient. Follow with your regular hair mask or conditioner to add moisture. You can also apply curd pack to your hair the next day to add shine and moisture
•  The color takes its sweet time and you can’t get rid of it one go.
• No matter the amount of color on your body, don’t scrub .As,your skin as is already sensitive because of the color and scrubbing can cause damage.
• After 4-5 hours of your shower you can massage your face with some cleansing milk and remove the same with a cotton swab dipped in rose water to get rid of the left over color .
• For your face you can try either of the 2 home remedies. Make a paste out of Bengal gram flour (besan) , fresh cream ( malai) and curd and apply this for 10 minutes and rinse with lukewarm water. Alternatively, you can soak some Pink lentil (masoor dal ) in milk and make  paste and apply that on your face and rinse with lukewarm water . Both these packs add moisture to your skin and also lighten the left over color on your face.
•  As the colors are very drying in nature , moisturize you body with a thick cream or lotion in generous quantity.
• Do not use bleach or wax on your body for atleast 3 days.

Here's, wishing everyone a very happy and safe Holi. Remember that the festival of Holi marks the end of the evil and the victory of good. So , let this be the time where you let go of all your fears , inhibitions or anything in life that’s holds you back and welcome the good that life has to offer you 

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Tip of the day : How to brighten and lighten your skin tone.

Tip of the day :

How to brighten and lighten your skin tone.

 

Soak some almonds  and saffron in milk for about  4 hours .

Coarsely ground the almonds ,add saffron stands and about a 1 tsp of milk to it.

Now , scrub your face with the above and rinse  with lukewarm water.

Say helloo to a brighter face and smoother skin.

Let me knows how this works for you guys.

Wish you a day full of "More Beautiful You" & don't forget to flaunt your Best Asset, Your Priceless Smile!

Love - Divya

Wonderful wednesday

Tip of the day - How to Shrink and tighten your pores

Tip of the Day :

How to Shrink and tighten your pores.

Combine equal quantities of tomato juice and buttermilk. Pat it all over your face. Let it dry and then rinse your face with water.

Let me knows how this works for you guys.

Wish you a day full of "More Beautiful You" & don't forget to flaunt your Best Asset, Your Priceless Smile!

Love - Divya

Terrific Tuesday

Thought of the day

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How to prevent your lipstick from staining your teeth.

DIY - How to add radiance to your face and shrink those pores.

Tip of the Day : 

How to add radiance to your face and shrink those pores.

Take about 5 teaspoons of powdered peas , 3 teaspoons of sour curd , 5 drops lemon juice , some mashed papaya and mix this together by adding some organic rose water ( please don’t use perfumed rose water) it’s better to use water if pure rose water is not available.

Apply this to your clean face for good 20 minutes and wash it off with cold water. Make sure that you keep a spray bottle filled with regular water in your fridge and spray that on your face after taking of this pack. Cold water when used from a spray bottle not only cools down our cells but add that glow to your face and the best part is that its so relaxing and rejuvenating .

Let me knows how this works for you guys.

Wish you a day full of "More Beautiful You" & don't forget to flaunt your Best Asset, Your Priceless Smile!

Love - Divya

Tip of the Day - DIY Sunscreen

Tip of the Day :

DIY Sunscreen.

My skin is super sensitive towards the sun hence I avoid stepping out in the sun as much as possible , which I am sure is not an option for lot of people.

For some reasons sunscreens have never worked for me and I have felt that most of them clog my pores. This however may not hold true for many of us as we all swear by our sunscreens.

So now I prefer to make my own sunscreen which was a hit and trial thingy for me  but lucky me it worked awesomely well . Mix aloe vera gel and lacto calamine lotion together apply this to the exposed body parts . Give it like some 5 mins to get completely absorbed. I also powder my face after this during summers as it prevent sweat and add another layer of protection on my skin.

Let me knows how this works for you guys.

Wish you a day full of "More Beautiful You" & don't forget to flaunt your Best Asset, Your Priceless Smile!

Love - Divya

Tip of the Day

Tip of the Day :

Mix equal portions of rose water and normal water and keep this is in a spray bottle inside the refrigerator. This magic potion can be used in a no of ways:

1. Use this on your face before you start with your makeup , it ensure that your makeup would stay fresh longer and look more radiant. 

2. Spitz this on your hair to ensure that your mane stays moisturized.

3. This mixture acts as a toner too.

4. This acts as a natural cooling agent and hence its ideal for use throughout the day especially in summers resulting in fresher, better hydrated skin and instantly wakes up a tired face.

Wish you a day full of "More Beautiful You" & don't forget to flaunt your Best Asset, Your Priceless Smile!

Love - Divya 

How to make your own BB cream .

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Lotus Rejuvina Professional Herbcomplex Protective lotion’s Review

Hey you lovely people, Today I would be reviewing one of my all time Favorite product.

I am blessed with sensitive skin :) prone to redness.  I consider myself very lucky to have been introduced to this product some 5 years back and I haven’t come across something that’s even close to it.

This lotion is like genie in a bottle and grants a lot of your beauty wishes. I am sure that we all swear by our sunscreen and can’t do without them, but with this particular product I have not been using sunscreen separately. It’s a natural way to use as a base and can serve as a replacement for BB creams and Foundation especially during summertime and oily skinned beauties can use some pressed/loose powder on top. However, it doesn't cover or conceal any under eye dark circles , flaws or pigmentation marks etc.   It smells like the normal regular lacto calamine lotion. Consistency is similar to any other lotion

I use this everyday and also use it under my foundation. It really takes care of skin rashes or inflammation of any kind. This is my go to product especially in summers as it provides a cooling effect and controls redness caused by skin's exposure to sun etc.

Quantity and Price: 250 ml for Rs 545

Availability: At professional Salons which sell Lotus products , Beauty Centre ( Crawford)Mumbai

Value for Money: Yes (You need a pea sized amount)

Key Ingredients: Babuna (Matricaria chamomilla)-0.3%, Kumari-1%, Genhu (Triticum sativum)-2.6%, Gulab (Rosa centifolia)-5%, Lotion base-91.1%

Directions  for Use :  After Cleansing , toning and moisturizing  routine, just take a pea sized amount for the face and apply it at least 15 minutes prior to stepping out. I prefer to cover all the parts of the body which will be exposed to sunlight. You can use a sunscreen on top of this lotion. 

What the product claims :

·         Cures Skin rashes and ruptures

·         Protects from UV rays , Pollution

·         Soothens

After every skin treatment, facial skin becomes very delicate and sensitive. It has to be shielded from environment and UV rays. Rejuvina Herbcomplex Protective Lotion does the trick.

Technique: As a last step in every skin treatment, apply generous quantity of Rejuvina Herbcomplex Protection Lotion on face and spread all over evenly to cover full area of face and neck (including area around eye and ear)

Results : This unique protective lotion cures skin rashes & ruptures. Protects the skin from UV rays , pollutants , environmental damages.  Soothens the skin  and relaxes the face.

What’s to love about the product:

v Amazing  every day product

v Can be used as a Sunscreen

v Cures Mild  Diaper rashes

v Controls redness and inflammation

v Cools down the skin (This Really helps during the         summertime )

v Soothes mosquito bites

v Imparts glow to the skin( may vary as per skin types)

v Takes care of post waxing redness

v Soothes rashes ( mild ones)

v You only need little amount of product so it lasts you for a very long time

v Evens out  the texture of  the skin

v Not Loaded with chemicals 

What’s not to love about the product:

v Easy Availability is an issue.

v Packing is not travel friendly( I usually transfer this to small bottle to avoid leakage)

   The Shelf life of the product is 3 years.

Repurchase Value: Hell yes, I can’t survive without this.

Auerate Rating: 8.5 out of 10.

Do; let me know how it works in your case.

Wish you a day full of “More Beautiful You” and don’t forget to flaunt your Best Asset, Your Priceless Smile !

Himalaya Herbals Anti-Hair Fall Hair Oil Review

Himalaya Anti- hair fall Oil

Once upon a time, I used to have thick, gorgeous and lustrous hair. But, then things changed over a period of time due to erratic food schedule and sleeping patterns and also thanks to my hostel life and expensive hair colors treatments that I indulged in. This phase lasted for a few years, till recently, when I discovered this magic potion called Himalaya Anti- hair fall oil.

I bought this on a whim,as I thought  that this one like the other Anti -hair fall oils might just be a marketing gimmick . But, I am glad to say that I was proved wrong. This product actually works (yes it does).

The best thing is that this oil has been tried not only by me but my sister-in-law and my sister as well. I can safely say that it did not let anyone down. However, it works best if you leave it overnight.

Quantity and price: 100 ml for Rs.100

                               200 ml for Rs 180

What the website says :

Anti-Hair Fall Hair Oil

Strong and healthy hair

What it does:

Himalaya's Anti-Hair Fall Hair Oil prevents hair fall and stimulates hair growth. Enriched with the goodness of Thistles and Indian Gooseberry that strengthen root shafts and prevent hair fall. Fenugreek is rich in lecithin and proteins that nourish the hair roots. Neem and Bael work simultaneously to prevent scalp infections and keep hair healthy.

Key ingredients:

• Thistles strengthen the hair root and prevents hair fall. 
• Indian Gooseberry, a natural hair tonic used extensively in Ayurveda, is an effective ingredient for treating the hair and scalp. It prevents strengthens hair follicles and promotes hair growth.
• Fenugreek is a natural source of protein. Protein is important in rebuilding and   strengthening the hair shaft. Its medicinal properties help to reduce hair fall and hair thinning.
• Neem relieves dry and itchy scalp and also promotes hair growth. 
• Bael acts as an astringent and is also useful in treating excess hairfall and a scaly scalp.

Directions for use:

Part your hair and apply oil on the scalp. Massage the scalp gently in a circular motion using your fingertips so that the oil is absorbed into the scalp. Leave for an hour or more before washing.

What’s I like about the product :

·        Prevents hair fall

·        Pocket friendly

·        Not loaded with chemicals

·        Easy availability

·        Amazing list of ingredients

·        Lives up to its claim

What's I dislike about the product  :

             Honestly , its one of those products that doesn't disappoint you at all.


There is a common myth among people that oiling your hair can cause hair fall. This is, however not true unless you really pull and tug at your hair while you oil them. Another, important thing to remember here is that it’s your scalp that needs the oil not your hair and massaging your scalp is necessary to get the best results. Its  important to massage your scalp for good 20 minutes to improve blood circulation and promote hair growth .

Repurchase Value: Totally , I am on the third bottle now.

Auerate Rating : 10 on 10 , results may vary from person to person.

Do let me know, how this works in your case.

Wish you a day full of "More Beautiful You" & don't forget to flaunt your Best Asset, Your Priceless Smile!

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How Makeup can change your life

Makeup is one of the most potent tools available. I am not joking when I say that. It really has the power to transform you. I am sure we all have grown up being obsessed with our mom's Vanity Kit (I know I was). I just couldn't wait to go to college and start using makeup. Though back in my college days our two best friends used to be kohl and lip gloss. However, today our exposure to makeup products has increased manifold and it’s not limited a couple of things.

Coming to how can make up transform you. Quoting Calvin Klien "The best thing is to look natural, but it takes makeup to look natural”. Nothing works as effectively as a makeup in adding oomph to your personality. I have always associated makeup brushes with Magic wands as both of them have a similar function of granting your wishes. Makeup gives you the confidence (we all can do with an extra dose of that). It has also been associated with making women feel good about themselves and when we feel good we look good.

Makeup like any other art form is about exploring and expressing your creativity. There is a lot that you can achieve by letting go of any inner inhibitions and experimenting. Not all of us are blessed with flawless skin, but the same can be achieved with makeup.  Nothing says glamour the way red lipstick does. Concealer on any given day if used correctly can be your best friend. Playing up with different styles of eyeliner can alter your eye shape and leaving your house without 3 coats of mascara should definitely be considered a crime :)

Also, in today’s time the professional products which were previously used by models and Bollywood divas only are now accessible more easily.Thanks to online shopping and social networking sites we are now equipped with better products , creative ideas and that gives us the freedom to do more.

It had the ability to metamorphise you from a girl next door to a red carpet diva. So, go ahead and let makeup work its magic on you. Play with colors to understand what is best for you .But remember the most important rule “Less is more” and this applies to all areas of life not just makeup.

Experiment, Create, Flaunt

Wish you a day full of "More Beautiful You" & don't forget to flaunt your Best Asset, Your Priceless Smile!