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Himalaya FootCare Cream: Review and Giveaway

Hey guys,

I love hiking and walking long distances; the view from the top is pretty amazing but my feet sometimes tend to disagree. I tend to wear open sandals which means my skin is dry and my heels are cracked. I love pedicures but you can get them only once a month right? I needed an economical and effective solution to my footcare woes and when Himalaya reached out to me to review the Himalaya FootCare Cream, I was definitely happy to get on board. Let’s get to know the product first:

About Himalaya FootCare Cream

Himalaya FootCare Cream Review — Himalaya FootCare Cream: Review

Himalaya’s FootCare Cream cares for your cracked heels and rough feet with natural ingredients. Enriched with the goodness of Honey, Turmeric, Fenugreek seeds and Sal Tree extract, this cream leaves your feet feeling soft in one week.

Key ingredients of Himalaya FootCare Cream

Honey, with its bactericidal and antiseptic properties, is extremely important in Ayurveda. Used in a variety of medicines, honey is also an effective moisturizing agent.

Turmeric has been used as an antiseptic for centuries. The herb also contains strong anti-inflammatory properties, which soothe your feet gently.

Sal Tree extract is used as an ingredient in ointments for skin diseases and in ear medicines. Its antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties help heal cracked heels.

Ginger is used externally as a local circulatory stimulant which keeps the feet warm, preventing the skin from cracking due to the cold.

Fenugreek has been traditionally used in Ayurvedic medicines and is an excellent moisturizer, specially formulated to hydrate dry skin. Applied externally, the herb is also beneficial for boils, abscesses and ulcers.

Directions for use:

Wash feet with lukewarm water and pat dry. Apply the required quantity of FootCare Cream over the affected area twice daily, once in the morning after bathing and again at bedtime.
Price of Himalaya FootCare Cream: Rs. 110 for 50 gms but Amazon.com does have some great offers on it.

My review of Himalaya FootCare Cream

Munni of all Trades — Using the soothing Himalaya FootCare Cream after a long trek

I started using Himalaya FootCare Cream after completing my trek at Karnala Bird Sanctuary at Panvel a couple of weeks ago. My feet were aching; I had worn open sandals which meant they were exposed to the sun as well as dust and they were looking terrible.

After returning to my farmhouse and a refreshing hot shower, I decided to start a daily routine to take care of my feet.

Step 1: Dry feet thoroughly
Step 2: Massage Himalaya FootCare Cream onto both your feet
Step 3: Wear socks and let the foot cream works its magic

A non-sticky foot cream is of utmost importance to me as I find some foot creams that are too heavy and tend to make my feet sweat. I am also trying to use natural products and I am happy to share that the Himalaya FootCare Cream has ayurvedic ingredients. While it is recommended that one should use the cream twice a day, I have rarely been able to do so as in the mornings I am scrambling to reach work on time.

However, I have been diligent with my nighttime foot care routine and my skin definitely feels healed and much softer.

Guys, Himalaya Wellness and I both feel that three of my lovely readers deserve to be pampered, too and we have partnered to bring you an amazing giveaway in my birthday month!

Here are the rules:

• Share this post tagging @Himalaya Wellness and @munniofalltrades on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Please note: Himalaya Wellness doesn’t have a Twitter or Instagram handle, so kindly use the hashtag #himalayawellness, #himalayawellness #happyfeet #MunniOfAllTrades so that we can track your entries.
• Invite at least 3 friends to participate in the contest

Prizes:

3 lovely hampers from Himalaya Wellness curated by me ☺

Winner selection:

• One winner will be randomly chosen from all the entries received

• The remaining two will be chosen by the internal team on the basis of their engagement on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.

Timelines:
• The contest begins today i.e. 4th March and will end on 11th March 2018. Winners will be announced by 17th March 2018.

Kindly note:
• The brand will dispatch the hampers directly to the three winners.
• The contest is open to residents of India only

All the best guys! Have fun participating in the contest ☺

Winners 🙂

Koyeli Chakraborty

Anita Singh

Soumya Hari

Please share your address with me on kbmotihar@gmail.com within 24 hours.

Vicco Turmeric Skin Cream in Oil Base: A favourite across generations

Vicco Turmeric Skin Cream: from a trusted brand across generations

Keeping with its heritage to remain completely Ayurvedic and to be enriched with turmeric, the Vicco Turmeric Skin Cream in Oil Base was recently launched with a quality assurance of being natural and chemical-free. This was much to my mom and granny’s delight, both of whom who swear by Vicco. Indeed, in an age where there the market is proliferated with product brands claiming to cure, protect and enhance the health of our skin, there remain few products that have retained their youth since the days of my grandmother’s youth.

My mind drifts to those childhood days when that soft jingle would play on television, “Vicco Turmeric, Nahi cosmetic, Vicco Turmeric Ayurvedic Creeeeaaam” which would always make me giggle. When I was a child my mother would give me that shiny yellow tube of cream to apply after my bath.

A trusted brand amongst many of us, Vicco has developed and redeveloped with every passing year, using new technology and adapting to our changing needs.

About the product

Vicco Turmeric Cream in Oil Base moisturizes and nourishes your skin with intense hydrating and moisturizing care. Turmeric works as the best Ayurvedic Medicine for dry skin – it can help get your natural glow back and also even out your skin tone.

It nourishes your skin, keeping your skin well-moisturised through the day and preventing dry patches. Amazingly, all Vicco products are Vegan and Halal certified – something I believe all beauty products should be.

Ingredients

Extracts of turmeric, Rhinzome powder and Oil base (The complete list of ingredients are not given on the bottle)

Review

Vicco Turmeric Skin Cream In Oil Base is a yellowish beige cream, which is less viscous than other creams and is thus most suitable to be used as a body lotion. It absorbed easily onto my skin upon application everyday after my morning shower. It keeps my skin moisturised for longer than other creams and gives me a cool and fresh feeling. Dry skin problems during winters are a thing of the past now. It prevents drying and leaves a protective film on the skin. The traditional turmeric properties inherent to Vicco since ages help prevent and cure skin infection, boils, wounds and burns. Turmeric works as the best ayurvedic medicine for dry skin, helps to restore your natural glow and treat uneven skin tone. It makes your skin beautiful by improving its tonal value, by nourishing it and by keeping it moisturised all day. It can be used during all seasons of the year and during all times without worry.

The cream is packaged in plastic squeeze bottle and is sold at a very affordable price of Rs. 80/- for 100mg. Vicco is one among those few brands today that I can discuss and review along with my grandmother who gives her active opinion on it. At a juncture where we are all going natural by shifting to grandma’s age-old recipes, Vicco Turmeric Skin Cream In Oil Base is a great product that my friends and I have found in the market.

The product can also be purchased from the Vicco E-store at a discount of 10% but do make a minimum order of Rs. 500 to get free shipping across India.

My Winter Skincare Routine with Biotique

I live in Mumbai, a city that enjoys winter fleetingly in the month of January. Which is why; I generally don’t need to invest in a range of products for the winter. I change my lotions of course for that extra nourishment but most of skin care products remain the same.

This time around however I decided to spend a week in Dehradun and Mussorie which means I needed a special range of products to prevent my skin from becoming dull and dry. This is where Biotique stepped in and sent over a hamper of skincare essentials. Let me take you through the products I used.

Skin care review Biotique — My winter skincare regime with Biotque

Bio Honey Gel Face wash

This fresh-foaming, 100% soap-free gel is blended with pure honey and extracts from the bark of the arjun tree, euphorbia plant and wild turmeric. Dissolves makeup and impurities, softens skin and helps lighten the complexion.

My Review: Excellent for those with extremely dry skin, the Bio Honey Gel Face wash is kind to your skin and gently cleanses your face. I used to carry it around in my backpack while exploring Dehra and Mussorie to wash my face and feel refreshed every few hours.

Price: 100ml for Rs. 119/- and 150ml for Rs. 179

Bio Berry Hydrating cleanser

This refreshing, non-foaming makeup remover is blended with berberry, red sandalwood, fenugreek, lodhra bark and almond oil to dissolve makeup and grime. Leaves skin feeling soft and smooth.

Price: 120ML for Rs. 175/-

My Review: I tend to experiment with a lot of different make up lo

Bio Berry Hydrating cleanser 2018 review — Bio Berry Hydrating cleanser: Review

oks during my holidays and since I am a beginner I of course end up making a lot of mistakes. The Bio Honey Gel Facewash lives up to its claims of gentle make up removal. It makes my skin feel soft and fresh

Bio Morning Nectar face lotion

This nourishing and brightening lotion is blended with pure honey, wheatgerm and seaweed. Replaces natural oils and replenishes lost moisture. Softens and brightens skin for a noticeably fairer complexion. Protects skin with SPF 30 UVA / UVB sunscreen.

Price: 120ML for Rs. 199/-

My Review

One of the biggest mistakes that I have seen people make is not using sunscreen during the winters. It does not matter which season you are in, applying a sunscreen every time you go out should be a part of your basic skin care routine. I have reviewed the Bio Morning Nectar Face lotion earlier on the blog. Read the review here.

Bio Winter Cherry Body Nourisher

This nourishing lotion is a blend of pure winter cherry, sunflower, safflower, musk root and almond oil, to supply moisture and nutrients crucial to body health and vitality. Soothes, softens and revitalizes even weather-roughened body skin, as it promotes elasticity, suppleness and moisture balance.

PRICE: 190ML for Rs. 180/-

My Review

I think we all are guilty of focusing on our face as we ignore the rest of our body. It is equally important to keep our hands and feet nourished. The Bio Winter Cherry Body Nourisher has a lovely fragrance and I often would end up sniffing my hands after applying it. It will keep your skin nourished for at least 5 to 6 hours though I recommend that if you extremely dry skin like me, you should reapply it every 4 hours during the winters.

Bio Almond therapy lip balm

This soothing balm deeply nourishes and fortifies lips. Tone, texture and firmness are unproved overnight.

Price: 5gm stick for Rs. 149/-

My Review

I am a sucker for lip balms and I often have multiple lip balms in my bag. The Bio Almond therapy lip balm is non-tinted and nourished dry, chapped lips. It is a very mild fragrance which I prefer and it is ideal for harsh winters.

All these products are available in retail stores as well as online https://www.biotique.com. Hope you found my winter skincare regime to be useful. Do write to me if you have any skin related concerns or if you would like me to recommend any products to you 🙂

Can I dare to say Tel ko Tel Lagao with Pantene Oil Replacement?

Hot sticky mess; that is the term I would use to describe my hair during my childhood. I studied in a Convent school and the sisters had one rule, hair should be oiled every day. I remember desperately waiting for the weekends when I could wash my hair with shampoo (which was considered to be a luxury in the early 90’s) and tie it up in fancy ponytails. Monday, would arrive too soon and with it would bring its best buddy; a bottle of oil which would then be applied on hair. I have grown up hearing the many variations of a simple phrase believed to be the ultimate secret to lustrous and long hair.

The secret to long hair is oil

The secret to long hair is heating up the oil and then applying it

The real secret to long hair is adding camphor, neem leaves, and tulsi leaves, heating up the oil and applying it.

Think about it; no matter which part of India you are from, the only solution for strong and beautiful hair is oiling your hair regularly.

But can Dadi ka nuska be proved wrong? Back then, when our grandmoms were difficult and tantrum throwing teenagers just like us, the climate and the environment were much different. There were no pollutants, nobody styled or straightened their hair and the only salon in existence were barber shops for men. As years have passed; we have a new hair fad coming up every other day; our hair battles pollution and dust and the hair dryer is our best friend. Shouldn’t oil then get an upgrade and come back in a new avatar?

Guess what; it just did!

The New Pantene Oil Replacement, a rich and creamy product – which can be used on both damp and dry hair. It has Pro-V and goodness of oils; giving you 2X stronger hair without any hassles. Does that I mean I am ready to say Tel ko Tel Lagao? Let’s find out.

So how do you use Pantene Oil Replacement?

You can reap all the benefits of the New Pantene Oil Replacement in two simple steps:

-Rub a walnut-sized amount between the palms of your hands

-Distribute it evenly through the lengths of your damp or dry hair

You are done! It is that simple.

Ingredients

Price: Rs. 85 for 80 ml

Pantene Oil Replacement: Review and Experience

Have you seen those ads where the model’s hair is merrily dancing in the breeze as she goes about doing her work. I have always been envious of it. My hair stays limp and lifeless (on the days I apply serum) or is frizzy and bleh (on all the other days).

I have been using the New Pantene Oil Replacement for a few weeks now and I must say it lives up to all its claims. Look at this clip; that was my moment to imitate a model in real life. Do you see how happy my hair looks?

I used this product during the Diwali pooja where I stunned my cousins, at a wedding where my hair looked prettier than the bride’s and to work a couple of times where my colleagues said, “Wow!”

I carry Pantene Oil Replacement around in my bag all the time if I need it for some quick styling but one thing you should know about using it on the go is that it will make your hands a little sticky. So I advise you to carry wet tissues to ensure that a thin layer of product residue does not stay on your hands.

My concluding remarks: Triple A meaning Pantene Oil Replacement is Affordable, it is Awespiring (Awesome + inspiring) and it makes me absent minded (basically I apply the product and forget to obsess about whether my hair is misbehaving)

Hot sticky mess? Nah. Use beautiful and lustrous to describe my hair now! 🙂

So Tel ko Tel Lagao? You bet!

The Moms Co Natural tired feet cream

With the rains overstaying their welcome all over the country, it is our humble feet that have to bear the brunt. As I walk on water-logged roads and confine my feet to rainy boots everyday, I can’t help but wonder how do I pamper my swollen feet? The answer presented itself in front of me, in the form of a cooling foot cream from Moms Co. Yes; today I will talk about my experience in using this amazing tired feet cream.

About The Moms Co Natural Foot Cream

This cooling foot cream nourishes and hydrates your tired swollen feet providing quick relief while the toxin-free combination of shea butter with the added sweet almond, argan and olive oil deeply nourishes your ankles.

What are the product claims?

– Cools and provides relief to those tired feet with Peppermint essential oil

– Moisturizes your ankles with Shea butter

– Increases blood circulation with Arginine

– Hydrates and nourishes with Argan, Sweet Almond and Extra Virgin Olive Oils

– Prevents skin damage with Natural Vitamin E

Moms Co Natural Foot Cream ingredients

It is made without Mineral Oil, Sulphates (SLS, SLES), Parabens, DEA/TEA, Phenoxyethanol, Synthetic Fragrances, PEGs and many other potentially harmful chemicals

It has been certified Toxin Free by Safe Cosmetics Australia and is dermatologically tested

How should you use Moms Co Natural Foot Cream

Massage the foot cream in circular motions onto your ankles and feet before heading to bed or as needed

For an extra cooling sensation, store the cream in your fridge

Price: Rs. 249 for 50 gms

My review of using The Moms Co Natural Foot Cream

My pet peeve with most foot creams is the fact that they are so heavy that you have to wait for a considerable amount of time before you can move around. I have also slipped a couple of times after applying a foot cream even after waiting for 15 minutes for it to get absorbed. It is with much trepidation that I applied the Moms Co Natural Foot Cream.

What happened? Since the cream is so light, it hardly took a few minutes to absorb into my super tired feet. It had a mild peppermint fragrance, which reminded me of Polo, India’s favourite mint. 😉

As recommended, I stored this tired feet cream in the refrigerator for a week and diligently applied it everyday for a couple of weeks before writing this review.

Fulfilling its product claims, it has a mild cooling sensation when refrigerated. The cream itself is very nourishing and my feet look prettier than before. I generally have pain in the soles of my feet, especially after wearing those towering heels but the Moms Co Natural Foot Cream takes care of all aches and pains.

It is a little pricey as compared to the other foot creams available in the market but I personally wouldn’t mind paying extra since it contains organic ingredients and is made without any harmful chemicals.

Please note: Though it is a specialized product which is ideal for moms and moms to be, you and I can also use it. 🙂

*Product sample was provided for review, my opinions are honest as always.

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