Price: INR 350 for 100 gm
Shelf Life: 2 months (to be stored in a cool, dry and dark place)
Available: Here
Ingredients: Saffron, almonds, rose petals, sandalwood extracts, milk extracts, clay mix, rose EO and sandalwood.
Packaging: It comes in a transparent plastic jar with an inner lid to further protect the content and a black screw lid which shuts tight. The label mentions brand name, product name and price however the details like shelf life, ingredients and date of mfg are missing.



My Experience:


Will I recommend: YEAH!!!

Pros:

• Handmade, cruelty free and chemical free
• Contains no artificial colours or preservatives
• Contains a luxurious blend of almonds, sandalwood, saffron etc.
• Lends a nice and healthy glow to the skin and brightens up the complexion. 
• Removes impurities and dirt.
• The skin feels soft and smooth post use.
• Fulfills nearly all the claims it makes.
• Doesn't dry or irritate the skin. I noticed no redness either.
• Reasonably priced for the quantity.

• All natural, handmade and not tested on animals.
• Non-greasy and gets absorbed by the skin easily.
• Has a very mild fragrance of eucalyptus oil.
• Lends a cooling sensation upon application.
• Takes care of excessive dryness and make the feet smooth and soft.
• Contains EOs of eucalyptus and tea tree which help take care of odour.
• Good packaging.

• Availability - Not for me as I don't mind buying online.
• A bit pricey.

Hello beauties! I am back after a short break with a review for a face scrub. If I could, I would use a face scrub every single day because I love how my skin feels super soft and smooth post exfoliation. The dead skin cells, dirt, grime are all gone and the fresh skin underneath is revealed. But it's adviced to not use a face scrub more than 2-3 times a week as our skin is sensitive and too much exfoliation does more harm than good. Today I will be reviewing a face scrub from the house of Pure Suds. Let's see how the product fared for me!



About the product:

Cocoa coffee brightening face scrub is a multi purpose face scrub suitable to all skin types.
Handmade with love it is made with skin loving oils such as Golden Jojoba oil, Almond oil, Castor oil and grape seed oil along with fine cocoa powder and ground coffee bean for deep cleansing and exfoliation.

Cocoa and coffee together work as antioxidants and help the skin brighten up to its natural color. Also helps with de-tan and removal of dead skin and lightens pigmentation.

Price: INR 699 for 90 gm
Shelf Life: 8 months from the date of manufacturing.
Available: Here
Ingredients: (refer to pictures below)


Packaging: The scrub comes in a plastic jar with a gold coloured screw lid which shuts tight and is sturdy enough to be travelled with. And yes, it's spill proof too.

My Experience:

Pure Suds Choco Coffee Brightening Face Scrub smells divine. I mean when I took the first whiff it smelled exactly like Melody Toffee which we used to feast on back in the day. I fell in love with the scrub at that very moment and I knew I would like it. I had used the scrub previously too when it came in a red jar. The current scrub comes in brand's new packaging with a reformulated recipe.

The scrub has a thick consistency and gets its brown colour from cocoa powder used in it. The scrub looks like chocolate paste lol. I mean it seriously does!! The scrub gets it exfoliating action from ground coffee beans. I use the scrub 1-2 times a week. To use I take desired amount of product in my palm and scrub my damp face gently, post rinse I totally totally love how the skin feels, in fact I feel the scrub does a great job after I have washed my face with a gentle cleanser and pat it dry. I gently massage the scrub all over my face and it does a really great job. My skin feels as soft as a baby's and the presence of ground coffee beans and cocoa do their magic, my complexion brightens up instantly, so the brand's claim stands true however the other claim which says the scrub would remove sun tan too, I am still in the process of testing it so cannot comment as yet. It deep cleanses the pore from within and doesn't leave any greasy residue or sheen. The scrub is very gentle hence the ground coffee beans do not feel abrasive against the skin however it's not wise enough to massage the scrub harder on the skin as it might damage the skin.



The addition of skin loving oils like almond oil, castor oil etc make sure the skin doesn't get dry post use and in fact the scrub is suitable for all skin types.

Overall, Pure Suds Choco Coffee Brightening Face Scrub is a great scrub which is super gentle and does it's job really well! The scrub is completely natural and devoid harsh chemicals but a patch test is still recommended.

Will I recommend: Why wouldn't I? It's a great product!

Pros:

• Handmade, natural and not tested on animals.
• Smells amazing and looks delicious :P I had to resist myself from licking it. 
• Sturdy and spill proof packaging.
• Contains ground coffee beans, cocoa powder and skin loving oils.
• Instantly brightens up the complexion.
• Deep cleanses the skin from within and removes dead skin cells.
• Doesn't dehydrate the skin.
• Suitable for all skin types.
• Stands true to almost all it's claims.

Hello beauties!! It's getting hot here in North India and I am experiencing some breakouts so these days I am in the process of adding skincare products which will aid in combating breakouts and oily skin which I go through in hot and humid weather. However, today I am going to review a product which I purchased in winters. The product is completely natural and I love using soap free facial cleansers anyway. The cleanser comes from the house of Yoshara Naturals and goes by the name of Moroccan Beldi Facial Cleanser. Let's see how the product fared for me.

About the product: 

Therapeutic Black Soap also known as Beldi is based on the centuries old hammam ( spa ) treatmement traditionally used by the Moroccan women as a way to indulge and clean their skin. Black Soap is a 100 % natural and organic plant product with added plant extracts rich in Vitamin E.

Price: INR 350 for 50 gm
Shelf Life: N/A
Available: Here
Ingredients: Made with saponified olive oil, black olives, Argan Oil and essential oil of eucalyptus and a hint of tea tree oil.

Packaging: Beldi cleanser comes in a plastic jar with a white coloured screw lid which shuts tight and is spill proof. I wish there was an inner lid to further protect the content because some of the product was transferred to the back of the lid as seen in the picture.



My Experience:

Ever since I have switched to completely natural and handmade products, I've become more open to experimenting with skincare products, Nope, I don't go crazy lol but I don't mind experimenting either. When I randomly chanced upon Beldi cleanser on Yoshara Naturals page I was intrigued as this is something I had never about it before. I did have a vague idea about African black soap but this is something different from that. Upon researching I found out that Beldi soap is made with olives.

"Beldi soap is made specially to be used in traditional bath establishments known as hammams. These are often referred to as Turkish baths or Turkish steam rooms in English. Note, however, that Beldi soap is very specifically Moroccan and not well-established in the hammams of Turkey. Regular visits to the hammam is an important part of life in Morocco and Beldi soap is an important part of the hammam bathing ritual. A Moroccan steam bath consists of several consecutive steam rooms, each slightly warmer than the previous one. The bather gradually moves from the coolest to the hottest room and once the skin has broken a good sweat and the pores have opened, Beldi soap is applied all over the damp skin (avoiding the area around the eyes). The soap – which works as a cleansing masque –  is left to work on the skin for three to ten minutes and is then rinsed off while the skin is vigorously scrubbed all over with a kessa, a wash mitt made from coarse fabric. Sometimes the scrubbing is done by a professional scrubber known as the kessel . The skin is exfoliated and left feeling invigorated and super smooth." (x)

Yoshara Naturals Beldi soap is brown in colour and has a paste like consistency which neither too thick nor runny. The cleanser has a different kind of smell which till date I've not been able to decipher however I do not mind as it's not strong and doesn't bother me either. I use the cleanser 3-4 times a day once a week on a damp face. I take twice the pea size amount (please use a clean and dry spoon to scoop out the product as it's preservative free) rub it between my palms and massage all over my face using gentle strokes. While using it always make sure that it doesn't go into the eyes because I am slightly clumsy, I accidentally got the cleanser into my eyes and it irritated me so much, I immediately rinsed it with plain water so yes please be careful while using (this is more like to reminder to self LOL). The cleanser has a smooth texture so it spreads easily and deep cleans the skin. After rinsing my face with water, I noticed that the cleanser didn't dry my skin, in fact my skin felt quite hydrated and there was a subtle glow too. The cleanser leaves you with a clean feeling without robbing your skin of it's natural oils, I guess my skin soaks up all the goodness from olives which have Vitamin E in abundance. I use the cleanser post work (I have a full time job) and it does make my tired face look fresh however the effect doesn't last long which is a slight bummer considering the product is really good.

To conclude, YN Beldi cleanser almost ticks all boxes. It's a great cleanser to deep clean the skin without stripping it off it's natural oils. Also the product may seem a bit pricey but if used wisely it will last long and as they say less is more. The product is packed with nutrients and is gentle for every day use!



Pros:

• Chemical free, handmade and cruelty free.
• Contains goodness of olive pulp, olive oil etc. 
• Deep cleans the skin without dehydrating it.
• Gives a subtle glow to the skin.
• Great for all skin types.
• Mild enough to be used every day.