Kama Ayurveda Kumkumadi brightening ayurvedic face scrub Review

Hello Angels :)

Hope you guys had a lovely time in first month of this New year :)

Today's review is on the Kumkumadi face scrub by Kama Ayurveda which I have been using for almost 2.5 months now. To find out how I feel about it please keep reading:)

This product won The Vogue beauty award  for best exfoliating face scrub 2014.




PACKAGING:

Luxuuurious. That sums it up. The outer packaging is very class & luxurious looking that infact I still store the container in it coz it looks so pretty in my dressing. Come in a dark brown glass jar. Not very travel friendly. But I anyway empty my sizeful products in small container stacks for easy of use & light travelling.

SMELL:

Its has a very mild smell that's quite pleasant. I like the fact that it isn't overpowering as other "Ayurvedic" products.

INGREDIENTS:



TEXTURE:
Its a cream based scrub with fine granules that gently exfoliates my skin without irritating it. The texture is neither course or abrasive nor too fine. Its just the right consistency. Girls with large pores will specially love this as it wont make it worse. It also has a few strands of Saffron (Kumkumadi/kesar) that doesn't really exfoliate but works towards adding a soft glow to the skin.



MY SKIN TYPE: Combination to oily acne prone & sesitive. (I know deadly. Pheww)

HOW I USE:

I spread the scrub the all over my face & neck leaving the eye area in a thin layer & leave it on for 2-3 mins & then I gently exfoliate in circular motions to take off dead skin cells.

EFFECTS:

This srcub gently yet effectively deep cleans my pores & removes the dead skin cells which makes my skin a lot softer & smoother. With continued usage it has slightly improved the texture of my skin. It does help in keeping my mild blackheads at bay but since I dont have any stubborn blackheads or overly congested pores I cant really say if it will eradicate them completely but with regular usage it will help you to reduce the occurrence of blackheads.  Also it has helped me minimise the tanning to small extent.

And this scrub kept me free from dead cells while adding a subtle glow to my skin.



PROS:

1. Gentle & effective in cleaning the pores & removing dead skin
2. Luxurious packaging
3. Comes with a wooden spoon
4. All natural ingredients
5. Keeps mild blackheads at bay
6. Cleans & soften my skin
7. Nourishing. Makes skin supple
8. Can be used by all skin types unless your skin is EXTREMELY OILY.
9. Safe for sensitive skin.
10. Paraben free.

CONS:

1. Availability
2. Price (Although I consider Ayurvedic & Organic skin care products as an investment but some may find it expensive)
3. Jar packaging can be unhygienic unless you scoop out the product with spoon/ spatula & keep it clean.
4. Not suitable for very oily skin during summer months.

PRICE: INR 795 now raised to 995 for 50 grams :( Why Kama why :P

ATSL RATING: 4.75/ 5

Would I recommend? Defintely yes.  I will keep repurchasing this.

Available online: www.kamaayurveda.com & in store in Chennai at Phoenix market city mall.


Have you tried the Kama Ayurveda kumkumadi brightening face srcub? Or would you try this? Let me know in the comments below.

Lots of love,
Priyanka.
  

Maduban naturals pomegranate face & body scrub review

Helloo lovely lady :) <3

Off lately I am a lot into all natural and organic skin care products as most of them have no side effects and if chosen the right product according to your skin type and concern it will deliver preferred result with continued usage.

One such product is the Maduban Naturals Pomegranate Face and body scrub which I showed you in my Haul post HERE. I got it online from natural mantra when mega sale was going on around republic day.

HOW TO USE :

For face and neck:

• 1 tsp of Maduban scrub
• Water- to mix it into a semi liquid paste like consistency
• Allow this mixture to marinate for 10 mins so that the mixture becomes soft and gentle
• Dampen your skin with warm water and smooth the fruit scrub gently onto your  neck and face.
• Moisten your fingers and massage the scrub onto your skin using a circular motion to exfoliate.
•  Avoid area around the eyes.
• Rinse the scrub with warm water and gently pat dry your body with a soft, dry towel.

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The website says :

Uniqueness of our Face & Body Scrub

• We have used highly concentrated extracts (10 times concentration) of fresh whole fruits peel, seeds, juice. We do not use just dried fruit powder. The high concentration extracts deliver better results at lower quantity of usage.
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• The extracts of the fruits used in the formulation are all manufactured by us and not purchased from outside commercial sources.
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• We do not use any organic solvents in our extraction process.
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• All the fruits used for extraction are sourced straight from select farms.
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• Oats of the highest quality is used in the formulation.
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• The formulation is 100 % Pure & Natural and totally free of any additives, preservatives (the main reason we decided to offer the formulation in the form of powder and not paste).

This natural skin care product is made without Parabens, Lanolin, Ethyl alcohol, artificial perfumes, petrochemicals, phthalates, colorants or any chemicals to bring you the purest exfoliator that nature can offer.

The scrub contains Pomegranate, Papaya whole fruit extract and High quality oatmeal all of which are GREAT for the skin. High in antioxidants that leave the skin looking radiant and fresh.

POMEGRANATE

1. Intake of Pomegranate on a regular basis is considered as an ELIXIR OF YOUTH.
2. It contains omega-5 fatty acid, Vitamin A,C and  E  which is excellent to delay the sign & effects of ageing. 
3. Best part is that it suits all skin types.
4. Helps regenration of cells in the epidermis and dermis layer and increases the healing process of wounds. 
5. Protects against sun damage and treats it too.

PAPAYA

1. Helps in reducing pimples and blemishes.
2. Delays the signs of ageing.
3. Makes the skin look fairer.
4. Hydrates the skin.

OATMEAL

1. Treats acne.
2. Moisturises skin.
3. Rich in fibre.
4. Anti inflamatory.
5. Natural gentle cleanser.
6. Makes a protective layer on the skin to fight against UV damage.

This is how it should look like after sitting for 10 mins

I am soo impressed by this scrub.

At first when I saw the scrub I was afraid that big chunks may scar my sensitive skin and all that so I decided to use it for my hands first just to test it out. But oh boy! Don’t get intimidated  by seeing its big granules they are soo gentle on skin.

I use it twice  a week as I have oily skin prone to acne. If you have normal or dry skin use it once a week.

Its doing great for my sensitive skin and does not give me any rash,redness or itching. Yaaaayyyyyyyy :D

How it feels on my skin :

PROS:

1. It takes out all the dust and grime.
2. Did help lighten my pimple marks with regular use.
3. Does loosen the blackheads a little.
4. Leaves my skin feeling smooth and fresh.
5. I see a slight glow on my face after using this scrub. 
6. Does not irritate my sensitive skin.
7. 100% natural, pure and organic.
8. Very gentle on skin.
9. Removes dead cell and flaky skin.
10. No side effects (yuppie)

CONS:

1. Dint help in preventing pimples but that is next to impossible for any product to do that as occurrence of pimples is not just related to products we use but also what we consume and exposure to sun so None for me.

All in all does its job well and meets the claims.

PRICE: 225 INR for 100 grams. But I got it on sale for 190 ^_^

ATSL Rating : 5/5 <3 

Will definitely repurchase this. 

Please excuse the lengthy review but I just love this product soo much :)

Go the organic way as much as possible.

Priyanka.

Disclaimer : I have purchased this product from my own money.