Himalaya Herbals Refreshing Cleansing Milk (Swatch and Review)

Himalaya Herbals Refreshing Cleansing Milk Review

Hey girls today I am reviewing this lovely product from Himalaya Herbals.

Himalaya Herbals Refreshing Cleansing Milk

What the company claims :

Himalaya's Refreshing Cleansing Milk contains a special blend of herbs that gently removes dirt, makeup and daily impurities while maintaining your skin's natural moisture balance. Lemon, a natural cleanser and astringent, clarifies and refreshes, Grapeseed rejuvenates and Mint cools your skin to keep it clear, healthy and radiant.

Ingredients:

Each ml contains -

Exts Jambira( Citrus limon or lemon) 0.5 mg

Draksha( Vitis vinifera or grapeseed oil) 0.4mg

Peppermint Satva ( Mentha spp) 0.1 mg

Price and Quantity :

100 ml for Rs. 80

200 ml for Rs. 145

Texture :

White color

Neither too thick nor too thin

Perfect consistency

Easy to spread all over the face.

My Experience :

I really love this product. It is a great cleanser and a great makeup remover. As it says it is from Himalaya Herbals it is really safe for any skin to use. I really like the packing which is travel friendly and bottle packing means no touching of the product directly. At this price it is grab for all girls and for everyday use.

Pros :

Effective in removing dirt and oils from skin

Removes waterproof and long stay makeup (Tried Revlon Colorstay Whipped Cream Foundation)

Removes waterproof eye makeup including dark kajjal from the waterline

Very Affordable

So so easily available

Bottle Packing makes it hygienic to use

Mild Fragrance

My 200 ml bottle takes about 4.5 months to finish

Cons :

Nothing

Final Verdict :

I recommend this product to everyone in all age groups and skin type for daily use and also to remove waterproof makeup.

DIY LIP SCRUB

You Will Need :

Vaseline - 2 tbsp
Almond Oil - 1 tsp 
Sugar (White/Brown) - 2 tbsp 
Honey - 1 tsp 
Lipstick or Food Color (optional)

Method :

- First take vaseline, almond oil and honey and mix well till creamy consistency 
- Add sugar and mix well 
- Add food color or lipstick as needed

NOTE 
- Scrub it every night for 2 mins before going to bed and follow it with lip balm.

DIY Exfoliating for Skin Polishing

Exfoliating is an important step in your skin care routine and its not just your face but also your body needs that extra care. So once a week treat your body with a homemade body scrub for a soft, polished skin.

Body Polish Scrub

To make your own natural body polish, you will need:

* 2 cups Brown sugar/ coffee grounds/ sea salt or oatmeal.
* 1/4 cup Honey
* 1/2 cup olive oil
* Any essential oil (optional) Guide on Essential Oil

• Mix any one of the natural scrubs with honey, olive oil and few drops of essential oil in a bowl.
• Massage gently, polishing away dull skin cells. Rinse well and pat dry. Use caution as the oils can make shower and bath surfaces slippery.

NOTE :

Body polish treatment helps to gently exfoliate the skin giving it a youthful glow while honey and olive oil helps to moisturize and condition your skin making it soft and smooth.

One your done polishing the skin then try a massage to increase circulation, detoxify the skin for a softer, smoother and radiant skin.

Choose Essential Oil as per your skin type. Guide on Essential Oil

Essential Oils by Skin Type

DIY Milk Facial Mask

For this you only need Milk Powder and Water.

Milk Powder

Make a mask by mixing 1/4 cup powdered milk with enough water to form a thick paste. 

Thoroughly coat your face with the mixture, let dry completely,  and then gently wipe the powder off with a warm wash cloth. Your face will feel fresh and rejuvenated.

Note :

Warm Wash Cloth

- take some hot water in a bowl and add juice of half a lemon, dip the washcloth in the bowl, ring out the excess water or prepare two warm, wet washcloths or hand towels, by placing them in the microwave for one to two minutes.

You can use this as a daily cleanser by replacing those chemical filled face wash.......Go natural

DIY Blackheads Removal Mask

Squeeze a lemon and add baking soda until you make a thick creamy paste, leave on the targeted area for up to 20 min and rinse with cold water.

Care for your Cuticles

Get Rid of Those Dry Cuticles!

Cuticle Care

What you need to take care of those dry cuticles:

You will need:

• Cuticle Oil or a Cuticle Remover
• Some Cotton Pads
• A Cuticle Pusher and Trimmer

Sanitize the Tools with Hand Sanitize

Dry Cuticles Treatment

Step 1:

Apply the cuticle oil or remover as directed on the packaging. Using these makes your cuticles soft and easier to cut, they will make removing them painless. If you don’t have any of these products, try soaking your fingers in a bowl of warm water till they become soft and then use a body butter or cold cream to keep them soft through the process.

Step 2:

Push your cuticles back with the cuticle pusher, at this time you can also remove dirt in your nails. Be careful, go from one side of the nail to the other and don’t be forceful, you may cut yourself and cause infection.

Step 3:

Any cuticles that come up and look loose and dry, snip them with a cuticle cutter. Try to get just the loose ones; don’t dig till the skin to get them all, this can cause you much pain and damage on the nail that can only be grown out.

Step 4:

Use the cotton pads to clean off the oil and debris. And you’re done! Remove all oil from the nails if you wish to paint them.

Remember:

If you don’t have loose cuticles, don’t cut them. It will save you trouble and your nails will look beautiful even if the cuticles are pushed back! Use a cuticle cream regularly to keep your dry cuticles nice and soft.

Doing this will help your nails look beautiful!!! Dry cuticles will turn to smooth and soft cuticles.

Vitamin E Oil

Pure vitamin E oil is extremely versatile. Vitamin E oil promotes healing and is an active ingredient in many products available for skin and nails. Vitamin E is a strong antioxidant that prevents premature aging. It should be incorporated into a daily diet. Vitamin E oil can be purchased at any drug or grocery store in either liquid or capsule form. Capsules can be punctured to release the oil for topical application. Strong food sources of vitamin E are vegetable oils, nuts and seeds.

Regular application of vitamin E oil on the skin improves the texture of the skin and helps to get rid of various skin problems.

1. Skin moisturizer and Night Cream:

Vitamin E oil being a great skin moisturizer can be a healthy substitute for lotions that are loaded with ingredients like alcohol and other chemicals. Vitamin E oil not only provides the required moisture to the skin, but the presence of antioxidants in it facilitates the healing process in case of an injury.

Bedtime application of oil is ideal for the healing and preservation of skin. However, application of pure vitamin E oil should be avoided as it is thick and sticky. Olive oil when mixed with equal amounts of vitamin E oil is most suited for application during bedtime.

2. Anti-aging benefits:

Owing to the presence of powerful antioxidants in vitamin E oil, regular application of this oil on the face not only helps in smoothing out the fine lines and wrinkles but it thwarts the chances of their occurrence in the future as well. Thus, it keeps skin tight and firm.

3. Treatment of sunburn:

Vitamin E oil is also effective in soothing minor sunburns. On being applied on the skin, it is readily absorbed by the epidermis and heals the damage caused due to exposure to ultraviolet rays. To experience quick relief, this oil should be applied twice a day on the sun burnt areas.

4. Treatment of brown spots:

Brown spots can be attributed to a variety of factors such as free radical damage, aging, liver problems etc. Vitamin E oil is effective in preventing and repairing free radical damage. Applying this oil on brown spots, lubricates the cell membranes causing cell regeneration which consequently helps to smoothing dry skin and lighten the spots.

5. Cleansing agent:

Vitamin E oil is a ‘universal cleanser’ as it suits all skin types. Dirt, grime, dead cells and debris that get accumulated on the top layer of the face, make it look dull and tired. Applying a few drops of this oil on a cotton ball and wiping the face with it twice a day has a deep cleansing effect on the skin, thereby imparting it a radiant glow.

Almond oil

Almond oil is acquired from dried almonds through a process called cold pressing. Almond oil is acquired from the almond seed, which contains protein, vitamin E and B vitamins, as well as essential minerals, healthy fats and protein. The benefits derived from its vitamins such as E, A and D. It is mostly used as a skin care product but is also used as a medicinal oil for some skin or hair disorders.

1. Moisturizing

Almonds have a way of trapping moisture in the skin keeping it moisturized at all times. Better still, its high lubricating quality makes many users stick to using it as their daily skin care product.

2. Anti-inflammation

This oil has also been proven to have a calming effect on people with skin allergies and inflammation. It has both the ability to soothe as well as treat skin allergies. Minor wounds, chapped skin, and other skin infections can also be treated using almond oil.

3. Emollient Properties

Emollient properties refer to the ability of the almond oil to get absorbed into your skin. It is also used in many spas for its less fragrant and less greasy qualities. It is also useful in massages as it restores the normal PH of the skin and allows the skin to glow thus preserving moisture.

4. Removing Dark Circles

Its lightening ability is another reason that has made this oil popular among many people with dark marks on their skin. All you need to do is mix some almond oil with some honey and apply on the affected area.

5. Reducing Wrinkles

Almond oil contains vitamins that help it delay the appearance of wrinkles. It is best to apply almond at night after taking a shower. You could choose to do this twice a week or alternate days depending on how soon you wish to see the end results.

6. Sun Protection

Harmful ultraviolet rays cause wrinkling, sunburns, aging, and skin cancer. Though sun -blocks and sunscreens are effective. Almond oil can help reverse the damages brought about by sun exposure.

7. As a Makeup Remover


It is used as a makeup remover as it leaves the skin looking healthier and beautiful. Massage it gently to remove eye makeup. It’s effective enough to remove waterproof mascara.

8. For Stretch Marks

This is as a result of its emollient quality that tightens the skin and promotes better blood circulation thus reduces stretch marks.

DIY Berry Lip Stain

INGREDIENTS:

3 Blackberries (for their bright berry color)

1 Raspberry (for its feminine pink color)

3 Pomegranate Seeds (for their vibrant red color)

1/2 teaspoon edible oil (I used Extra Virgin Olive Oil)

TOOLS :

A Small Bowl

Spoon

Fork or Sifter to drain

Container

STEP 1: Mash the blackberries and raspberry in the bowl thoroughly with the back of your spoon.

STEP 2: Add the pomegranate juice into the mixture by individually squeezing them between your thumb and index fingers over the bowl.

STEP 3: Pour the olive oil into the bowl and stir everything together with your spoon.

STEP 4: Finish by draining the liquid from the mixture into your small portable jar.

For application, use your fingers, a lip brush or a Q-tip. It’ll only be good for a few days so refrigerate it for longevity. Have fun with it and even try different fruits. You can play with the ratios of each fruit to customize your desired shade but you’ll get the most color payoff from the blackberries.

DIY Lip Gloss

DIY Lip Gloss

DIY Lip Gloss

What You Require:

1 Part Shea Butter
3 Parts Sweet Almond Oil
1 Parts Beeswax or Vaseline 
1 Part of Food Color or Lipstick

Directions :

- Fill a pot with water and place a small mason jar or glass dish in the water making a mini double boiler
- Add the ingredients(based on the ratios above) to the mason jar and allow to melt
- Once melted together pour into your container of choice and allow to cool in refrigerator


Note :

If you can't find Shea Butter, You can replace it with Vaseline it will work same.

DIY BB Cream for Oily Skin

What you will need :

Moisturiser - 1 part
Anti Acne Product - 1 part
Sunscreen - 1 part
Primer or Aloe Vera Gel - 1 part
Compact or Loose Powder - 1 part
Foundation -  As required

What I Used :

Lotus Herbals Alphamoist - Rs. 225
Lotus Herbals Anti Acne Gel - Rs. 245
Lotus Safe Sun UV Sunscreen Matte Gel SPF 50 - Rs. 295
Brihans Aloe Vera Gel (90% Pure) - Rs. 145
Revlon Whipped Creme Foundation (Warm Golden Shade) - Rs. 799
Lakme Perfect Radiance Compact - Rs. 199

Tools

Container
Spatula
Mixing bowl

Electric hand beater or whisk (optional)

Method

- Take moisturiser, gel, sunscreen and aloe vera gel in mixing bowl and mix well
- Add compact and mix well and then add foundation little by little till the desired shade

Completely optional 

- Take a electric hand beater or whisk and mix (whip) this BB cream very well to get a creamy consistency

 DIY BB Cream

Ready to use

NOTE : 

Compact or loose powder will help in keeping you skin shine free.
Aloe Vera gel works as a natural primer.
With this your will will stay oil free for 4-5 hrs. (With the products stated above)

Tea Tree Oil For Acne

How to Get Rid of Acne with Tea Tree Oil

Dilute the tea tree oil.  Mix 1 part tea tree oil with 9 parts water. Do not apply tea tree oil  directly to the skin unless diluted.

• Wash your face with a mild face wash.

• Use a cotton swab to apply a drop directly to the acne breakout. Do not rinse.

• Do this procedure morning and evening.

If you have acne on your body, you can add tea tree oil to your bath.

You can even add Tea Tree Oil to your liquid body wash if facing acne all over body.

DIY TINTED LIP BALM

Hey Girls, today I have got you a very simple tinted lip balm recipe which will be loved by all and very easy to make.

This lip balm with take care of your lips from getting dry and chapped, has sun protection and is 100% free from chemicals.

You Will Need :

Petroleum Jelly or Vaseline - 2 tbsp 
Food Color or Lipstick - as required 
Coconut Oil - 1/4 tsp

Products I Used

Method :

- Melt vaseline in microwave or double boiler 
- Add oil and mix well 
- Add food color or lipstick of your choice and mix well 
- Pour the ready mixture in a lip balm container 
- Freeze for 20 mins or can be kept in cold place to set which will take around 1 hour

DIY TINTED LIP BALM

Note : Coconut oil is great as moisturizer and has SPF 4 for protection against sun damage