Soulflower Sandalwood Geranium Shampoo Bar

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Today I am going to review 'Soulflower Sandalwood geranium Shampoo Bar' which I bought along with several organic products from Natural Mantra shopping site during last week of February.

 

Price: Rs 250.00 

Size-150gm

ABOUT SANDALWOOD GERANIUM SHAMPOO BAR

All those with dry, flyaway, scanty hair, throw out your hats.Dry hair looks dull, tangles easily & can become easily split at the ends. You need essential oils that stimulate the sebaceous glands in the scalp to produce more oil. Sandalwood & Geranium do that & more! They also work as an antidepressant on the emotional level, soothing anxiety & stress. Jojoba & almond oils nourish hair & it will regain its elasticity, leaving it soft, shiny & with far more body. Formulated to gently clean your hair as well has hands, face & body -- especially convenient when traveling. They're safe for chemical treated, colored, children’s hair.
Use Sandalwood Geranium Shampoo Bar for normal to dry hair. Rub the bar between your hands & apply the lather to your hair or rub the bar directly on your hair. Work the lather through & rinse as usual.

INGREDIENTS

1.Sandalwood deep relaxes, has astringent, anti-inflammatory & antiseptic properties. Soothes a dry & irritated scalp.

2.Geranium essential oil calms & relaxes, prevents hair loss, helps to restore oil balance in the hair glands Jojoba oil..

3.Jojoba oil helps keep the hair moisturized so that it doesn’t break and can retain length.

4.Almond oil provides deep nourishment & moisture for dry locks, adds shine to dull hair, makes hair stronger & controls hair loss.

5.Aloe vera gel has anti-inflammatory properties that keep your hair strong & healthy, stops hair fall. Makes hair shiny & healthy.

6.Shikakai(means fruit for hair) is a natural gentle conditioning agent for hair & scalp. Effective in combating dandruff & extremely gentle, working to not overly strip hair of its natural oils.

Contains : Geranium & sandalwood essential oils, jojoba oil, almond oil, shikakai, aloevera, Vitamin E, glycerin,  aqua, saponified oils of olive, coconut, castor, palm & palm kernel.

Note : Soulflower shampoo bars do not contain any chemical hair conditioners, so we recommend that you apply a few drops of JOJOBA CARRIER OIL, to your damp hair,which will condition as well as keep your hair naturally healthy.Your hair does not look oily at all and its a great protection from the hot summer.

  

My Take On This Product:

I remember when I was a child my mom used to cleanse my hair with a maroon colored soap named Shikakai Soap.I never liked its fragrance and always used to request my momma to buy Sunsilk shampoo for me (That time Sunsilk TV commercials  used to come) I clearly remember how thick and healthy my hair used to be.I used to have very curly and thick hair with almost no hair fall. The moment I bade Goodbye to Soaps and started using shampoos my ordeal with hair and scalp related problems started.So the moment I saw this Soulflower Sandalwood Geranium Soap bar online, I really felt nostalgic remembering those good old days.

Though price of Soulflower soap really hit me hard but I thought to try it once and check how this one suits my dry hair.I checked online but did not get a single review, just got information regarding this product at the official site of Soulflower India.I was quite excited to try a hair shampoo bar after a long time that too which is completely free from SLS and contains no animal ingredients and harmful preservatives.

So coming back to review, this soap is maroon colored and has an ayurvedic yet refreshing fragrance.This soap is pretty bulky so I had to cut it into four chunks, this way it lasts long and does not feel bulky while using it.I have already finished one of the chunks and going to finish the second one by next week.Each of these soap chunks last for 8-9 washes on my shoulder length hair. So its going to last me a long time you see, pretty reasonable considering the lasting time.

This soap does not yield very rich lather yet I like it because I am satisfied that it does not contain SLS and second due to the creaminess of the lather.Whenever I use any shampoo on my dry hair and skip a conditioner then my hair gets tangled horribly.  :( This was the only shampoo which completely detangled my dry hair even after skipping a conditioner.It made my hair look darker, healthier and soft. It conditions my hair nicely, so I can skip a conditioner too.It controls frizz to some extent and makes hair bouncy.Generally I lose few strands with every wash after using any shampoo but this soap did not cause any hair fall in my case.I felt very very happy using it.

But whenever I apply oil and wash my hair, though initially my hair feels very soft and non greasy yet after two days my hair feels very limp and dull. So I think this is not for people with oily scalp. Its meant for dry hair and if you have very dry hair, you can use it and follow up with your HG Conditioner.I sometimes Apply Organic Surge conditioner after washing my hair with this soap.

If you are expecting extremely shiny Salon treated kind of hair then you will be disappointed, it makes my hair look and feel healthier.Shampoos and soaps free from SLS and harmful preservatives help in restoring the hair growth cycle and result in hair regrowth with continued usage.

Pros Of The Product:

-This shampoo bar contains Sandalwood, Geranium essential oil, Jojoba oil, Almond oil, Shikakai, Aloe vera gel.All these ingredients are well known and used in hair care since a long time.

-This soap leaves my hair squeaky clean yet does not strip off essential oils and moisture.

-This soap is devoid of any kind of harmful preservative and color.

-This soap is free of SLS.

-This soap contains no animal ingredients. 

-This soaps lasts for a long time.

-It made my hair look and feel healthy, dark and bouncy.

-Controlled frizziness to some extent.

-My hair gets easily detangled after using this soap and skipping  conditioner.

-It gives creamy lather which I really love.

-It has ayurvedic kind fragrance which feels very refreshing.

-Suitable for dry hair.

-Price seems reasonable considering the lasting time of the soap.

-Available these days at several Online shopping sites.

-Soulflower has soaps meant for oily hair too. They have a wide range collection of wonderful soaps.I really love their range.

-This soap  is safe for use on chemically treated hair and Children's hair too.

-This shampoo bar did not cause any kind of hair fall in my case rather stopped a bit of hair fall that I was experiencing with other hair products.

-With regular usage of such healthy products restores hair growth cycle and helps in hair regrowth too. 

-Controls frizziness to some extent too.

-Each of the soap chunk lasts for 8-9 washes on my shoulder length hair.

-Makes your scalp healthy with regular use.

Cons Of The product:

-This seems pretty pricy for a soap bar.

-Whenever I apply hair oil, within two days of its usage my hair looks dull and limp.

-Its a bulky soap bar and not very travel friendly.So I cut  it into pieces.

-Not available at stores or malls or super markets.

-This does not make my hair very shiny and glossy which I always expect.  :p 

Rating:

Quality: 4.75 out of 5

Price: 3.75 out of 5

Effectiveness: 4.25 out of 5

Availability: 3 out of 5 

Quantity: 4.5 out of 5

Overall Rating: 4 out of 5

Will I repurchase it? Yes definitely I will buy it again.

My Overall Recommendation: I would like to recommend this shampoo bar to people with normal to very dry hair.This soaps makes hair darker, healthier, soft and bouncy.It controls frizziness to some extent too.This soap however wont suit people with oily scalp and they may use another soap meant for their hair.

Omved All Skin Types Ubtan

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Today I am going to review 'Omved All Skin Types Ubtan' which I recently purchased during my Organic Haul :) from Natural Mantra 

Description:

Omved All Skin Types Ubtan is made with nourishing grains and skin-regenerating herbs for exfoliation without over-abrasion. No parabens, sulfates, silicones, petrochemicals, glycols, phthalates, synthetic colors or perfumes. Proprietary ayurvedic medicine.

  

Ingredients:

Every 25gms of powder contains -

Green lentil (moong) 24%

Black lentil (udad) 24%

Red sandalwood (pterocarpus santalinus) 24%

White sandalwood (santalum alba) 24%

Turmeric root (curcuma longa) 4%

Price:Rs 120 for 50 Grams

My Take On This Product:

I am a big fan of home made ubtans since my childhood as they impart flawless glowing skin with time and are devoid of any kind of harmful preservatives.Just storing them is difficult and must be prepared  freshly for each time use.Its almost impossible to prepare ubtan and apply when you are staying away from home.Several of my friends still use homemade face packs in dry form prepared my their momma.So lucky girls they are :p  

Anyways I recently came across this Ubtan and Omved is really a quite well known brand which makes Natural Cosmetics, so I ordered this Ubtan without thinking much.( I love hoarding Face Masks :p )The most wonderful fact about this product is that entirely 100% of the Ubtan is made up of natural ingredients and does not contain any kind of preservatives, fragrance or additives.It is made up of Green and Black Lentils, Red and White Sandalwood and turmeric.

This pack comes in a pouch like packaging which I do not like at all as we do not have refrigerator here and storing it is a pain.Once its open there are chances of contamination.Anyways I have poured the content in a small container and use it with a spatula.The ubtan is very fine and when mixed with water or rose water gives a paste of fine consistency.This ubtan initially smells of Red Sandalwood and after some time you get strong fragrance of Lentils.Within 5-7 minutes this pack tightens, if you you have ever used lentil pack you would know the feeling definitely. This ubtan gently cleanses and mildly exfoliates my skin.Though my skin feels tightened after the ubtan dries up, this actually gently washes off leaving very smooth radiant and clear skin.I suffer from uneven skin tone, my forehead is darker in comparison to rest of my face, so after using it for 2-3 times, I could see remarkable de-tanning of my fore head region resulting in even skin tone.

This ubtan removes dead cells effectively, suppresses pimples  and prevents occurrence of new ones too. After cleansing with it for some 4-5 times, my skin texture is improving now.However, I need a moisturizer after cleansing with it.I wont say it dries up my skin but it does not hydrate either. So I use a moisturizer after using it for sure.This ubtan would be very useful for oily, combination and Normal skin too.I have normal to dry skin so I add a bit of honey sometimes to this ubtan and apply.I am using it 2 times a week and seriously very happy with results.

Pros Of The Product:

-Devoid of Parabens, Phthalates, Artificial Fragrance, sulfates, Glycols or Petrochemicals. Synthetic colors.

-It comprises of 100% natural ingredients.

-Its a ready to use ubtan and quickly dries up, so can be used before any outing.

-Gently cleanses and exfoliates skin leaving smooth, radiant skin.

-This ubtan suppresses existing pimples and prevents occurrence of new ones.

-It helps in lightening of blemishes, especially post acne marks with regular usage.

-It helped my in de-tanning my fore head region too.

-Imparts even skin tone.

-Regular usage improves skin texture remarkably.

-Its a fine ubtan that gives right consistency when diluted.

-Helpful in removal of facial hair too.

-Its more of a skin treatment product, so can be used 2-3 times a week to improve skin health.

-One can skip using a scrub too, as this serves the purpose of scrub too.

-Though it tightens your skin within few minutes but its not over abrasive.

-Red Sandalwood is widely known for its skin regenerating properties.

-Though it contains turmeric but it does not leave any pronounced yellow cast on my skin.

-Price is pretty reasonable for the quantity and quality of the product.

Cons Of The Product:

-I would have liked it more, if it comes in a tub like packaging with a small spatula, the pouch like packaging increases the risk of contamination.

-Availability is a big issue.Available at few online shopping sites.

- It dries up within 5-7 minutes and has tightening effect.

-Imparts slightly yellow cast. (Does not stay for a long time though)

-It does not hydrate my skin so moisturizer is must after using it.

Rating: 4.5 out of 5

Will I repurchase it?

Yes after it gets finishes, I will repurchase it for sure.

My overall Recommendation: I will definitely recommend you this product. Dry skin beauties can however make a paste using yogurt or honey.

Neev Olive Neem Shampoo

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Recently I hauled several organic products ranging from soap, shampoos to cashew nuts. So here is my review of the Neev Olive neem shampoo which I used for my stubborn dandruff problem.So did it solve the purpose? Do read on to know more.

About Neev 

Neev Herbal Handmade Soaps are made from vegetable oils (coconut, olive, palm and mahua oils) and purest essential oils without using any chemicals or artificial colors. Mild and nourishing to the skin they do not rob the skin off its natural oil. 

-Mahua Oil which has been traditionally used by the tribal communities of Jharkhand helps to keep the skin healthy and shiny. 

All our soaps are made in small batches using cold process method which best preserves the beneficial qualities of our ingredients. Freshness, quality ingredients and gentle processing all contribute to our exceptional product.

Neev Herbal Handmade Soaps also help in controlling water pollution since they contain no harsh ingredients or chemical preservatives. There is no wastage or pollution caused during the manufacturing process.

Neev Herbal Handmade Soaps last longer than the normal soaps of similar weight, because they do not contain any fillers.

Neev Herbal Handmade Soaps is not Just a commodity but a vision. It is a social enterprise that reveres and celebrates harmony between man and nature. We aim to produce the highest quality handcrafted herbal products while providing a dignified means of employment for rural women and regenerating rural economy”"

What The Company Says?

Olive Oil is a gentle cleanser of the scalp which removes dandruff, neem oil is antiseptic, antifungal, antilice, and removes itchiness, almond oil adds luster to hair, rosemary helps hair grow longer and stronger, lavender prevents hair loss. It has the same pH as water.

 

Ingredients: Olive Oil, Coconut Oil, Almond Oil, Neem Oil, Lye, Distilled Water, and scented using pure essential oils of Rosemary, Lavender. It has the same pH as water.

Price- Rs 160 for 200 ml, Rs 85 for 100 ml

My Take On This Product:

Recently I hauled lots of Eco- friendly, Safe and preservative free organic products from Natural Mantra site.I had heard a lot about Neev soaps so I purchased a gift pack comprising of 4 different soaps and 2 body washes.During winter I suffered from severe dandruff and my overall health of my hair deteriorated a lot.I tried several drug store shampoos but within two days I used to get the dandruff back.I wanted to try something which could eliminate my dandruff yet make my hair soft and healthy.So when I saw this shampoo, I ordered it immediately.I liked the ingredient list pretty much as it has neem which is a natural anti- bacterial source and olive oil conditions hair to a great extent.I found its price to be quite reasonable too.

This shampoo comes in a flap cap bottle and has the typical Lavender fragrance.I checked and found Lavender oil to be one of its ingredients too.I have used it thrice and more than half of the bottle has finished.This shampoo is amber colored and has runny consistency.

I skipped oiling my hair for the first time thinking  that  it would be very mild in nature.I used quantity more than required.I found, it lathered really pretty well and made my hair squeaky clean.My hair is already dry, so this shampoo led to tangled mess of hair.  :( It was a pain to comb my hair then.But yes it eliminated my dandruff almost entirely with two washes.Next time when I used it after oiling, my hair didn't feel very dry.One thing is must, this shampoo is indeed very effective for dandruff but if one has dry hair then do not skip conditioner after using it.I am regularly using it along with Organic Surge Shine Boost conditioner and I really liked its effect.It imparts natural shine and lots of body to my hair.But one thing I didn't like was almost more than half the bottle got finished with three washes so it turns out to be pretty costly.

Pros Of The Product:

-Contains all natural ingredients like Neem oil, Olive Oil, almond oil, coconut oil and essential oils of Rosemary and Lavender.

-Very Reasonable price for the quantity provided.

-Its SLS and harmful preservative free.

-It eliminates dandruff completely and improves overall scalp health.

-It imparts natural shine and great volume to hair.

-These days available online at StyleCraze and Natural Mantra website.

-Safe option for dandruff elimination.

-Didn't cause any kind of hair fall.

-Creates good amount of lather and leaves hair squeaky clean.

-It has a lingering lavender fragrance.

Cons of The Product:

-Never skip a conditioner after using it.

-Without oiling hair and skipping a conditioner made my hair more dry.

-Lots of quantity required for each wash.

-The preservative used is not mentioned in the packaging.

-The Foaming base used is not mentioned in the package.

-There should be a conditioner in this range too.

-Available at few places and very few online shopping sites.

-The Consistency of the shampoo is quite runny.

-Despite the use of several oils, I didn't find it very moisturizing for my hair.

Rating: 3.25 out of 5

Will I repurchase it? May be only for dandruff elimination.

My Overall Recommendation: If you want to try a safer option for stubborn dandruff removal, then you can go for this shampoo.But its not very moisturizing and do not skip a conditioner after using it.

My Mega Haul from Natural Mantra.com

Hello Sweeties!

Last month I had shared my overall shopping experience from Natural Mantra HERE I really loved handmade cosmetics without preservatives and other harmful chemicals a lot as they are reliable and safe in the long run. So recently I bought several products ranging from soaps to snacks from this site.So do check out my latest haul sweeties.

1-Soulflower Sandalwood and Geranium Shampoo Bar

2-Soulflower Hair Conditioner Bar

3-Nourish Organics Garlic Roasted Caju ( Tastes awesome :p )

4-Vegetal Hair Color- Dark Brown

5-Last Forest Beewax Lipbalm- Honey, Strawberry.

6-Litchi Honey

7-Auravedic Destressing Facial Booster (Damn good Facial Moisturiser)

8-Rustic Art Paper soap.

9-Omved Taruni Face Pack.

10-Soulflower Key Ring (Got it Free)

Lass Cosmetics Beauty Pack : (I am super impressed with the whole range both quality and quantity wise)

1-Lass Cosmetics Papaya and Walnut Scrub

2-Lass Cosmetics Glow Pack Facial Therapy

3-Lass Cosmetics Rose Water

4-Lass Cosmetics Aloe Vera Hydro gel with Gold Leaf.

Do let me know if you want to see reviews of any particular product.

Sorry for not posting since a long time.I am not well since many days.  :(

My Overall Experience with Natural Mantra.com

Hello Friends!

Recently I came across an online shopping site called Natural Mantra which exclusively stocks 100% Safe, Natural, Eco-friendly products.I came to know more about this fabulous site from Bhumika's Blog post HERE

Story Behind Natural Mantra:

When our daughter was an infant, she developed eczema and the commercial lotions we tried not only didn’t work, but they were filled with chemicals that caused her to have an allergic reaction.  So, we began a search for something non-toxic for our daughter’s skin.

After reading many labels and reviews, speaking with pediatricians, other moms, and scouring websites, we finally found an organic, natural solution that helped her.  In the process, we educated ourselves and found that – after living in the U.S. for five years and moving back to India – there was not one website or one store that combined natural, organic and eco-friendly products.  This was in direct contrast to what we experienced in the United States where we could go into most stores and find natural, organic products sitting on the shelves.

The Natural Mantra Vision

We started Natural Mantra to provide a one-stop shop for parents and eco-conscious shoppers with a wide selection of natural, organic and eco-friendly products. 

Why buy natural, organic eco-friendly products when they appear to cost more than seemingly comparable products?  Well, the truth is they are not in fact, comparable.  Products that are healthier for you, your family and the environment reflect a level of care, research and quality that the other mass-produced products lack.  Many people find the organic, eco-friendly products work more effectively and they need to use less because natural products tend to use pure, undiluted and uncontaminated ingredients.  Therefore, the little extra spent on natural products turns out to be the better value.

Not only is it a better value, it is an investment in the health of your children, yourselves and the future of our planet.  We believe that everyone should have access to safe, healthy, eco-friendly products. Every product you see on NaturalMantra.com is of the highest quality, natural, organic and eco-friendly at a competitive price. At NaturalMantra.com you will find some amazing earth-friendly products.  More importantly, this is the comprehensive source for sustainable products that come from passionate sellers for thoughtful shoppers like you. 

As a founder, I want you to ‘feel good’ not only about the products you buy but also about your complete customer experience.  I would like to welcome you to experience a world of unique, organic, sustainable lifestyle products that will change the way you shop.

Yours in good health and green living and a warm welcome to a sustainable natural living..

  

Natural Mantra takes the word 'Natural' quite seriously.So lets have a look at that:

 I was seriously impressed after reading it.

About The Site:

Natural Mantra has several products from various well known Natural brands like Auravedic, Neev, Omved, Rustic Art, Soulflower, Tvam, Lass Naturals, Boon, 24Letter Mantra, The Root, Eco Farms, Last Forest, Satvic Organic, Organic India and Samskara.

They have wide range of products starting from bath and body to Spices, condiments, Kids toys, Clothes, Skin Care,Essential oils,Hair Care and organic products.

Each week,they add several new brands and products to their existing collection.I was very happy to see 'Lass Naturals' and 'Tvam' products in their site. 

Valentine Offer:

Currently an awesome Valentine offer is going on in their site, where you get a discount of Rs 250 on minimum purchase of products worth Rs 500.Do make use of this offer,its really fabulous.

My Haul:

My First Order.I have placed two more orders with them too recently! :p

I got this 100% Beeswax Tealight Candle for free. Yayee! This got such an awesome cinnamon kind fragrance, very soothing for senses.

A Note of Thanks from the Founder Nishant Nayak himself! I am really touched!  :)

 

This is NEEV Gift set.I am looking forward to use it very soon and review it too.

This Ubtan is the best one for de-tanning! I used it today and completely fell in love with it.

I bought this shampoo for getting relief from dandruff which is really affecting my hair this Winter.

My Take:

Since childhood, I love using home made products for my beauty and skin care regime.I always search for natural safe brands at shops wherever I go, but always return back with empty hands.Seriously this site has almost made my dream come true by bringing together all well known and 100% safe and eco-friendly products for all of us.Now without a guilt, I can indulge and shop a lot of Natural products for me and my family.I am kind of so happy that I have already placed two more orders with them.I have now decided to stick to Natural products and cosmetics as much as possible.I am very impressed with their service and concern.It took a while to receive my parcel, but they were equally worried too and promised me to give my money back in case I do not receive the parcel by this week.

Anyways When I received the parcel, I just could not wait even for a single second to unwrap the package and to have a look at the products I had ordered.You wont believe, the moment I opened the package there was an awesome Aroma coming from whole thing :p which lingered in my room for a long time.I used the Beewax candle that I got free with my order.Its fragrance was somehow similar to cinammon, it was really so refreshing!

The NEEV Gift set looked really good, each soap smells so heavenly.I will use the Olive Neem shampoo and Soaps, then review each of them on my blog.I used that Omved ubtan today, it was damn good sweeties, immediately removed tan and my skin has got so smooth and tightened.I am in love with all products.I wish them all the very best, please do add more such brands to your existing stock.This is kind of revolution in Indian Market, I am very sure people would surely switch over to these products in near future and dump all harmful products which are hazardous for our health.

They offer Free Shipping above an order worth Rs 1000, and charge Rs 50 for orders below it.They charge Rs 20 for Cash on Delivery option.I think they should lower the limit of Rs 1000 purchase for free shipping criteria, so that many people can shop wonderful stuff without any hesitation  from this site.

Overall, I am very impressed and  happy shopping from Natural Mantra site.I intend to purchase more products from this site because I truly believe that we all deserve this Naturally beautiful luxury! 

Likes:

-They have several well known brands like Soulflower, Omved, Auravedic, Tvam etc. in their stock.

-They continously add new brands in their site.

-The brands added by them are nearly 100% Safe and Eco-friendly.

-They wide range of payment option including Cash on Delivery.

-They offer discounts every now and then on their website.

-Very friendly and prompt.I used to get replies to all my queries almost same day via mail.

-Price of several products are quite reasonable.

-They have wide range of products starting from Wellness and being to organic food products and Kids toys, Organic clothes.

Dislikes:

-They donot offer Cash on Delivery to my place. :(

-They are completely dependent on only one courier Aramex for delivering stuff.The courier service was not at all good.Took so many days to deliver stuff to my place.

-They offer Free shipping only on order above Rs 1000.

-They charge Rs 20 extra on cash on delivery option.

-The price of several products is pretty high.

I will definitely repurchase from this site every now and then.

You can connect to them at FACEBOOK AND TWITTER too!

p.s I was given a Coupon for my first purchase,but that has not affected my review in anyway.Its as usual honest and in detail.