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!

@WanderlustGirl_

Hair and Skin Care tips for Holi

Holi, the festival of colours, brings a dainty array of colours to the fore — colours that paint our life bright.

Holi is also a time to bond with family and friends. It is a celebration that both the young and old look forward to, with excitement. All of us enjoy the festival’s revelry and review our festive success by the colourful remnants on our clothes and body. Celebrations apart, most of us tend to ignore, or are unaware, of the potential damage the use of ‘wrong’ colours can have on us. Some colours can be harmful to our skin and hair; they can lead to more damage than delight. It is, therefore, imperative to be conscious of this possibility — we’d all do ourselves a huge favour by preventing any damage, at the outset.

Most colours today contain chemicals. Some also contain copper, lead, silver, aluminium and iodine. Hair and skin would be the first to get affected badly following a splash of chemical colours. Also, chemicals not only bleach the hair, they can also damage it badly.

Certain chemical colours are minute enough to penetrate the covering of our hair (cuticle) and enter the hair shaft. They can, thereafter, weaken the hair shaft, causing the hair to break easily. Many individuals present with complaints of hair breakage, after Holi. This condition is called trichorrhexis nodosa.

Some colours contain dyes, engine oils, and powdered glass too! Apart from damaging the hair, they can cause damage to the scalp. Some people show a dye ‘reaction’ to these colours — this can cause long-term damage to the hair and scalp.

Increased dandruff and itching of the scalp are other common complaints after Holi.

It ain’t difficult to prevent such problems, if one follows certain easy-to-use preventative measures during Holi.

A little about Skin Care -

Holi is not just colourful clothes, or skin and hair splashed with colours. It can be dangerous, sometimes. Prevention, as always, is better than cure.

• Use natural/skin friendly and herbal colours or natural products.
• If you have a history of eczema, wear a barricade cream (white paraffin) before playing Holi. Avoid using colour on the face.
• In case of allergy, take prompt medical treatment.
• Synthetic colours cause skin irritation; they can even cause blindness. So, take good care.
• Wear clothes that cover most of your body. Apply cold cream/oil on all exposed parts and follow it up with sunscreen (waterproof).
• After Holi, remove colours with a paste of soybean flour, or besan, with milk.
• Use warm water and moisturising soap to wash off the colours.
• Do not rub your skin forcefully with soap.
• Apply cold cream or moisturiser generously; they are good for your ‘post-Holi’ skin.

Crowning Glory

Grandma was right, because oiling our hair never came in as handy as during Holi. Oil forms a protective layer around the hair shaft; it prevents chemicals from entering the hair. It can also avert potential damage. Oil ensures that the colours are washed away easily. Oiling the hair before stepping out to play Holi would, therefore, be beneficial.  Olive or coconut oil is ideal choice.

Use natural colours

It is best to use natural colours to play Holi. This won’t cause any damage to others as well as to oneself. Gulal (rose water) and other natural water colours are relatively safe to use. Chemical colours, particularly permanent colours, are best avoided. Colours, such as silver and shiny green or bright gold, are chemical-based; they should not be used. Home-made colours from vegetable sources are safe.

• Red sandalwood powder is a good substitute.
• Beetroot water is also a good wet colour.
• Dry spinach powder makes for a good green colour.
• Yellow turmeric (haldi) powder is a good natural yellow colour.
• Dried marigold flowers and paste, or red hibiscus, can also be used as a substitute for artificial colour.

Such colours can be used safely as dry powders, or mixed with water and diluted to be used as colours.  

        

After Care

• Wash your hair with lukewarm water.
• Keep your eyes closed to avoid the colour from going into your eyes.
• Use a mild shampoo and make sure to rub hair gently, and lather with shampoo.
• Rinse hair with lukewarm water. It would be advisable to repeat this process 2-3 times.
• Follow this up by using a conditioner. The conditioner will soften the hair and prevent brittleness resulting from chemical colours.
• Towel dry your hair lightly; avoid using a hair dryer. 
• Apply warm olive oil after your head bath. It would be best to oil your hair for 2-3 days after Holi. Oiling the scalp will help keep your hair moist as well as soothe the scalp.

Also

• Never smear colour in the eye area.
• Watch out for water balloons.
• If a water balloon hits you in the eye, wash immediately with water. If irritation persists seek immediate medical attention.
• In the event of bleeding in the eye, cover the eye with a clean cloth or cotton. Rush to an eye specialist. Do not massage or rub the eye.

Just remember to play safe with colours as also to keep your hair glowing.

Have an amazing and safe Holi :)

(The writer of this article is Dr Akshay Batra, managing Director, Dr Batra’s Positive Health Clinic Pvt. Ltd.)