31 May 2015

Product Review: Garnier Neem Tulsi Pure Active High Foaming Face Wash

Hi everyone! I am back to blogging after a small brreaak (I take too many of those!). What we have with us today is the cure to what we girls deal with, every single day – Acnes, Pimples, Blackheads, skin problems. 


Introducing the Garnier Neem Tulsi Pure Active High Foaming Face Wash! I know, the name is quite long, but what this product has to offer is really good.



We all know how beneficial Tulsi and Neem are to not just our skin but to our overall body health. And this product, gives you exactly that, a combination of the best duo in town to cure your skin problems. 

Neem and tulsi always works wonder for pimple prone skin, because Neem has an anti-bacterial power and Tulsi? It cleanses your body.

Let’s get into the nitty gritty of this product:

This Garnier Neem Tulsi Pure Active High Foaming Face Wash is made for daily use (twice every day). If you have pimples, blackheads or acne prone skin, then this product is something that might just work wonders to your skin.




Traditionally, Neem is known to cleanse skin, heal pimples and acne and this product claims to reduce 99.9% of all your skin germs.

Price of the product: Rs 60/- for 50 ml

Shelf life: 36 months

Neem proves to be a miracle for people with problematic skin. Thanks to its anti- fungal and anti- bacterial properties, it is a boon for people with sensitive or oily, acne prone skin. It clears Acne, prevents recurrence of blackheads, treats skin infection, prevents Acne breakouts, clears Skin and adds glow to the skin.

When it comes to Tulsi, because of its purifying and antiseptic qualities, it is also beneficial for skin. It helps to fight pimples, acne and eczema. A toner made by boiling Tulsi leaves can be applied on pimples. This not only eliminates pimple but also smooth outs the skin, leaving a radiant glow on face.

What the product promises:



It contains the goodness of 2 natural ingredients : Neem and Tulsi. High Foaming Face Wash that fights Oil and Removes 99.9% Pimple Germs*. Gentle formula for daily use.




My experience:

The face wash comes in a transparent flip flop cover bottle with sturdy packaging which makes it easy for one to carry while traveling.

The product smells exactly like its core ingredients – Neem and Tulsi.

I used the product for 7 days and realised that a peanut size is enough for application on your face.

It has a little runny consistency, takes a little time to create foam and sticks to your skin. You might need to take a min or two extra to clean it properly off your skin.

Face feels clean and fresh after the use. I have a normal to oily skin and this product does make my skin feel ‘open’ and a little on the dry side, which is actually a benefit!

Since my skin is prone to acne and breakouts, definitely going to use this product every day and get rid of all the germs. 




Pros:
  • Affordable
  • Good packaging, taking it wherever am going
  • Core ingredients are really good: Tulsi and Neem
  • Good for oily skin
  • Removes excess oil and dirt off your skin
  • Recommended for daily use
Cons:
  • Not meant for dry skin
  • Makes my skin feel a little sticky before washing the face
The product is going to hit the markets, in June! Make sure you try it once.

Until then,
Keep the wanderlust on!

27 May 2015

Every woman is a leader, are you?

“I always did something I was a little not ready to do. I think that’s how you grow. When there’s that moment of ‘Wow, I’m not really sure I can do this,’ and you push through those moments, that’s when you have a breakthrough.” 
- Marissa Mayer, CEO of Yahoo!

Have you ever met someone who did something out of nowhere and inspired you to do something better in life?

Have you ever spoken to someone who was no less than a leader to you? Who could lead the best out of you and leave the shortcomings?

The goal can vary, but the definition to lead, never.

Leaders?

  • Those who rule
  • Those who run an organisation
  • Those who lead a team
  • Those who don’t fear about what’s next and have a definite aim in life
  • Those who hold positions
Isn’t that a woman who runs a home is no less than a leader?

She has more responsibilities on her shoulders than anyone else. Don’t you agree?

As I look upto the women who have inspired me to do something and be better in life, it is the women in my family that I look upto first.

Mother, tops the list. Doubts? None. She has always drawn me to her innate sense of leadership over the years. Inspite of the problems, tedious chores, taking care of 3 kids, she has always managed to keep her hold and come out brighter than the sunshine every single day.

The next in line is my sister. I have always fought with her, but then, she has always been an inspiration to me, in one way or the other. Be it about being disciplined, or the love for traveling. I think I have inherited this quality from her, following a travel plan every day, saving up a bit every day to fulfill it. Isn’t that a characteristic of a leader? To spread his/her aura?

Another woman whom I admire the most was my school teacher, back in secondary section. A young, independent woman. She believed in what we say, “You only live once. If you do that right, once is enough.” Encouraging the young girls to believe in their dreams from an early age. Inculcating extra-curricular activities and grow, apart from studies. She never got married, we never knew the reason why. She went on to changing a lot more lives. Including mine.




#EveryWomanIsALeader and the notion needs to be celebrated, every single day. Because this very thought is empowering.

It is time to look within and discover the leader in you. So, what are you waiting for?


How does a workplace ensure that there is no gender bias and women are getting equal opportunity to showcase their hard work and talent?

Empowerment of women in the workforce would mean:
  • Allowing women to have more control over their lives
  • Giving them the freedom to make their own schedules.
  • Learn new skills and gain self-reliance. 
Empowerment is created when the strengths that women already bring to the company are recognized and utilized. 

How does one ensure that they are engaged at the maximum level?
  • Hire more women
  • Ensure safety - This is of utmost importance in today's life. Transport and escort arrangements are the need of the time.
  • Majority of women leave their domestic life behind to work. Workplaces can provide facilities and perks that help them overcome domestic barricades.
etc.


  • Investment in safe working conditions and health policies is also not just good for the business but to create gender harmony at offices.
  • Adopting and emphasizing a zero-tolerance violence and sexual harassment policy at work would also be beneficial.
  • Businesses investing in health insurance policies that include counseling.
What sets all the women leaders apart, is their ability to never force anything on others but be an inspiration. Give opinion when asked but leave the ultimate decision with the people, weighing the pros and cons of every situation and opportunity.

Education and training, community leadership, mentor programs, are some other examples to nourish women empowerment and setting benchmarks across workplaces.


This post is a part of the blogging competition held by www.shethepeople.tv on the topic ‘Women in Leadership’. If you have blogged about it or want to, the entry stands a chance to win an all-paid expense trip to an exciting destination. 

10 May 2015

#MomIsTheWorld Giveaway with Jabong.com


One day is not enough to celebrate the wonderful woman in our lives. The secret keeper, a best friend, the protector, an inspiration, a woman like no other, words are less to explain what a mother is to us.

How are you making this day special for her? 

I will tell you how!

Go to the Jabong website, pick a dress/bags/shows/accessories that you would like to style your mom in and 1 of you will stand a chance to win a gift voucher worth 1K from Jabong!



Few rules to follow:

Is it going to be the bags, the shoes, the Kurti or the sunglasses to keep her protected from the summer heat? Tell me all!







C’mon, get styling!

Contest is open till 11th May 2015 (midnight!) only. Open to all the Indian residents.