Auravedic Brightening Skin Polish: Amla and Tamarind, review, photo
Because of my skin, I am always in awe of scrubs and I used to avoid them at all cost. But a girl needs a good scrubbing every now and then! So, I had been trying to find out all about scrubs and because of my acne prone skin, I go gentle with them now.
When I had got hold of this scrub, I was pretty doubtful since this is a brand with which I am not so familiar. Second, the think scrub look pretty doubtful.
When I scooped out a bit, I could distinctly smell the whiff of amla or the Indian Gooseberry in it and yes, it does have that twang of tamarind .
My experience: It is quite thick and feels creamy . But I found the granules are very small and not harsh. When I had first tried this about a year ago, I had gone heavy handed and yes, it broke me out. I was so scared that I did not get back to it for another few months until this winter. In winter, my skin turns very dark and dull. But thanks to the scrubs, and vitamin E creams and yes of course, my good foundations, my skin remained in a much healthier condition.
How I use it: I use it as a scrub mask. I would clean my face; wet it with water and then lightly massage a dollop onto my skin. After a minute ( I try not to go overboard because of my acne), I leave it on for a couple of minutes more and then wash it off .
My skin feels very soft, the cream base of the mask softens and moisturizes the skin and I love the way my skin glows on the next day. Even then, since this is winter, I follow up with my Vitamin E cream.
So, the Likes:
Overall: It is indeed a nice scrub to have that does a neat job. But I feel there are options as well and they come with a lower price tag.
What scrub do you use?
Disclaimer: Product by the brand. But my review is honest.
Because of my skin, I am always in awe of scrubs and I used to avoid them at all cost. But a girl needs a good scrubbing every now and then! So, I had been trying to find out all about scrubs and because of my acne prone skin, I go gentle with them now.
When I had got hold of this scrub, I was pretty doubtful since this is a brand with which I am not so familiar. Second, the think scrub look pretty doubtful.
When I scooped out a bit, I could distinctly smell the whiff of amla or the Indian Gooseberry in it and yes, it does have that twang of tamarind .
My experience: It is quite thick and feels creamy . But I found the granules are very small and not harsh. When I had first tried this about a year ago, I had gone heavy handed and yes, it broke me out. I was so scared that I did not get back to it for another few months until this winter. In winter, my skin turns very dark and dull. But thanks to the scrubs, and vitamin E creams and yes of course, my good foundations, my skin remained in a much healthier condition.
How I use it: I use it as a scrub mask. I would clean my face; wet it with water and then lightly massage a dollop onto my skin. After a minute ( I try not to go overboard because of my acne), I leave it on for a couple of minutes more and then wash it off .
My skin feels very soft, the cream base of the mask softens and moisturizes the skin and I love the way my skin glows on the next day. Even then, since this is winter, I follow up with my Vitamin E cream.
So, the Likes:
- Mild.
- Used light-handed, a good scrub even for acne prone skin.
- The cream base softens the dead cells and helps in better exfoliation.
- Leaves the skin very clean.
- My face indeed feels better.
- Affordable.
- If you are not careful, your acne might be irritated.
- The creamy base does not make it the best scrub for summer.
- Availability is an issue.
- It is priced 300 INR for 100 grams. Though i am not complaining, we do have plenty of other options.
Overall: It is indeed a nice scrub to have that does a neat job. But I feel there are options as well and they come with a lower price tag.
What scrub do you use?
Disclaimer: Product by the brand. But my review is honest.
Amla n tamarind sound so interesting for a scrub....Very tempting indeed ;)
ReplyDeleteIt is! I am glad more Indian brands are coming up with herbals ingredients
Deletethe ingredients look really good
ReplyDeleteTrue!
DeleteAlma and tamarind sounds interesting..
ReplyDeleteI love scrubs a lot.
I had never 'loved' them as such. Now I am getting more into them
DeleteAm kinda loving this brand .. they have some really good products :)
ReplyDeleteHaven't tried too many products. let's see what turns out :)
DeleteInteresting ingredients...Nice Review Dear :)
ReplyDeleteThank you Radha. Yes, the ingredients look pretty interesting!
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