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The Body Shop Tea Tree Skin Clearing Facial Wash & Mattifying Toner Review

Nisha Malik — Mon, 27 Apr 2020 11:24:51 +0000

Today we are discussing The Body Shop Tea Tree Skin Clearing Facial Wash & Mattifying Toner. Being an oily-combination girl for the longest time of my life I have learnt a very basic lesson. Add potent products in your daily skin care and your skin will thank you later. By ‘potent thing’ I didn’t mean the harsh oil-clearing washes and scrubs but some ingredients that are milder yet effective in the long run. Tea tree oil is one such wonder ingredient that prevents pimple by killing the microbes from the surface of the skin. It also helps with the inflammation caused by active acne. The Body Shop Tea Tree Face Wash, is something I always wanted to try out as it contains tea tree essential oil which is great for oily, acne prone skin. Read on to know how I feel about these. The Body Shop Tea Tree Skin Clearing Facial Wash & Mattifying Toner The community trade Tea Tree oil derived range from The Body Shop is your ideal companion to fight against pimple and acne. The face wash and toner combo helps you clear oil, dirt and acne-genic bacteria from your skin keeping it matte and happy. Infused with tea tree oil, the formula of the face wash gently cleanses your pores, making them appear smaller. The toner, acts as an astringent to balance your skin’s pH level and create a protective barrier against the bacteria. Price I bought the face cleanser for Rs.645 and the toner for Rs.695 (250ml quantity each) but recently The Body Shop has hiked the price. The new price is Rs.695 and Rs.795 respectively. Buy here Ingredients Packaging The Body Shop’s regular skin and hair care products are generally sold in recycled plastic bottles. The Tea Tree range face wash and toner also come in similar packaging. Keeping up with the theme color of the tea tree range, the packaging and the color of the bottle is deep green. Both the bottles are equal in size (250ml) and their graphical label designs are also very similar. You have a high chance of making mistake unless you read the label before pouring out the product. Color, Consistency & Texture The Body Shop Tea Tree Facial Wash– The facial wash is light green in color and its texture is medium. It is a gel based no-foam face wash. The formula contains tea tree essential oil in substantial amount so the wash gives a slight cooling sensation. The strong formula of the wash may dry out your skin if used in excess. The Body Shop Tea Tree Mattifying Toner- The toner is a pale yellowish green watery fluid. Its consistency is thin and runny. Just like the face wash, the toner also has strong presence of tea tree oil. This toner has mattifying powder component ( Tapiocha starch / “Sabudana”) along with the liquid base. You have to give it a good shake to mix the liquid and powder to make it more effective. Fragrance Both the face wash and toner has mild refreshing tea tree essential oil smell. The smell does not feel bothersome to me. It stays only for a couple of minutes. After that it becomes fragrance free experience. My Take on The Body Shop Tea Tree Skin Clearing Facial Wash & Mattifying Toner I do a thorough research before buying something new for my skin and hair. I did the same before buying this face wash and toner as well. The reviews said the formula is strong and it might leave a slight burning sensation and dryness. So, I decided to take just two drops of wash and toner for each use. This was the perfect quantity for my skin. The wash was able to make my skin squeaky clean and that too without drying out. I do not have sensitive skin so it did not give the burning or stinging sensation. The slight tingling sensation brought a refreshing feel. The toner too has similar cooling sensation. The face wash contains sulphate, still, it does not lather much. The toner has alcohol, naturally the formula might irritate sensitive skin. I do not have such skin type so I was saved. Results Coming to the effectiveness, the face wash is awesome in terms of skin purifying. It helps in preventing pimples and reducing bumps of pimple. But to take the full benefit you have to massage it for 20-30 seconds. The wash unclogs the pores. It cleared small zits of clogged pores from my skin. The toner has strong antibacterial properties. It soothes the skin and calms down the redness and itching of pimples temporarily. Though the name says it’s a mattifying toner, it does not mattify my skin at all. The skin gets oily after sometime as it does without this. This range works pretty well on pimples but it did not fade my old acne marks to even the slightest. More From The Body Shop Skin Polishing at Home : The Body Shop Vitamin C Glow Boosting Microdermabrasion Here’s Is Why I Ditched The Body Shop Banana Conditioner The Body Shop Oils Of Life Intensely Revitalising Sleeping Cream Why The Body Shop Tea Tree Mattifying Toner Does Not Mattify Skin? The toner contains mattifying powder ( Tapiocha Starch), so that the skin is mattified the very instance I apply it. My skin senses the absence of moisture and triggers the underlying oil glands to produce more oil. So in no time, my skin accumulates more oil and it feels sticky. Editor Says: I have used this range, but I loved only The Body Shop Tea Tree Night Lotion, which worked on active pimples, as well as on old acne scars. To keep a skin balanced it’s important to never dry out skin. This range can dry out skin, if you are not careful, and rather prove to be harmful for your skin. Good Things Awesome face cleanser range for pimple prone skin Made from skin-friendly ingredients and community trade tea tree oil from Mount Kenya Freshens up tired skin The face wash, provides deep cleansing and prevents acne Need only few drops to work with. Bad Things Available only in 250ml standard size; no travel size for testing Not a pocket friendly range The toner is not effective in keeping my skin balanced. Does not fade old acne marks Summary – The Body Shop Tea Tree Range Skin Clearing Range Facial Wash Toner Texture Gel Based Water Based Fragrance Mild, Tea Tree Oil Mild Tea Tree Oil Consistency Gel Based Workable Very Runny Mattifying Effect Keeps Skin Matte Skin Turns Bit sticky Contains SLS Yes No Effective On Acne Yes No USP Tea Tree Oil Tea Tree Oil Flaw Contains Sulphate & Chemicals Loaded With Chemicals Price Rs. 695 for 250ml Rs. 795 for 250ml Recommended Yes No Rating- 3.75/5 If you are someone with recurring pimple issues, The Body Shop Tea Tree Skin Clearing Facial Wash and Toner is perfect treat for your skin. The gentle formula makes the skin squeaky clean and helps in balancing the pH level of the skin. The facial wash deep cleanses your pores, killing the acnegenic bacteria. If you are budget constraints or want to try only one product from this range, definitely go for the facial wash. This was about my experience with The Body Shop Tea Tree Skin Clearing Facial Wash and Mattifying Toner. I hope you liked it and it could enable you to decide if this range is for you or not. Guest Post By Sreeparna Ganguly.

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Indus Valley Bio Organic Sandalwood Face Pack : Review

Nisha Malik — Tue, 27 Jun 2017 23:35:49 +0000

Indus Valley Sandalwood Face Pack is highly affordable, 100% pure & natural face pack containing, sandalwood powder, fullers earth, calamine powder & almond powder. One of the best organic sandalwood face pack.The face pack leaves skin fresh & clear. Highly recommended for those who have oily skin or are into natural & budget friendly skin care .

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Best Products For Acne Prone Skin In Summer : My Favorites

Nisha Malik — Wed, 17 May 2017 10:15:33 +0000

I have been getting a few emails to share my summer skincare products. I have acne-prone oily skin. I am going to list out the best products for oily & acne-prone skin during summer. There are few products that suit my skin type. The products are very basic & under budget. Some products are paraben-free while some products are organic/herbal. I keep on trying out new stuff but always come back to the products that I am going to list in this post today. Best Products For Oily Acne Prone Skin In Summer My first concern is to keep my skin acne-free. I choose those products which are noncomedogenic, non-creamy & let my skin breathe. I also hate to layer up a lot of products, otherwise my skin feels suffocating. Next, I try to exfoliate my skin with micro exfoliates like Glycolic & Salicylic acid instead of physical scrubs so that my acne-prone and sensitive skin does not get aggravated. For moisturization purposes, I like to use very basic water-based moisture or some time Jojoba Oil. Now, let’s move on to the products. Best Skin Care Products For Acne Prone Skin Cleansers -> Cetaphil Gentle Cleansing Lotion , AhaGlow S Face Wash Cleansing is a basic step in skincare. Cetaphil Gentle Cleansing Lotion stays in my vanity all year long. I like to use it as a makeup/oil/grim dissolver. I massage this lotion on my face for a few minutes, wiping it off with cotton, which takes away all the dirt off the face. Then I use another face wash if I feel like. On contrary to popular belief, it is not only meant for dry skin but it is a nice face wash for all skin types. Oily & acne-prone skins need it more because, we have to use acne based harsh washes & treatments, which leave our skin in distress and all flaky. Cetaphil restores the skin’s pH level & calms it down taking away the redness. I sometimes, use it as a face mask too because the Vitamin E present in the face wash imparts nice glow on my face. Ahaglow S Face Wash is a strong face wash containing Glycolic acid & Salicylic acid. After using Ahaglow Face Wash, I moved on to AhaGlow S to reap the advantage of Salicylic Acid present in the face wash. It tightens my pores even during summer, exfoliates my skin while am not using a physical scrub & clears out my pores. I stopped using this face wash for about a month, my face got really dull & clogged. I rushed back to Ahaglow S & my skin was restored. Scrub -> Himalaya Herbals Purifying Neem Face Scrub Even though I use an exfoliating face wash, I still use a scrub out of the habit to exfoliate physically, or before using a face mask. Himalaya Neem Face Scrub needs no introduction. You all know, how amazing this face scrub (actually the whole range) is. It has the goodness of Turmeric & Neem which purifies the skin, cleansing out dirt & clogged pores while apricot granules take off the dead skin layer, leaving a fresh & clearer complexion. On top of that, it is a budget product. No doubt it is the number one product for oily & acne-prone skinned girls. Toner For Acne Free Skin For a long time, I kept on ignoring toner for my skin. Toners can be very useful for problematic skin. They could be used as a treatment. Kaya Acne Free Toner which contains Mandelic Acid has been great in clearing my existing acne and keeping my skin clear. If you want to go a bit higher, The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Tonning Solution, would not disappoint you. It’s really strong. It stings every time you put it on your skin. It exfoliates the skin and keeps pores clean. Don’t need to use a physical scrub, if you are using this. Face Masks -> Plum Green Tea Clear Face Mask , FabIndia Acne Control Clove Cream After using a scrub, it is a must to use a face mask while your face is still damp. I like to use Plum Green Tea Clear Face Mask which contains Glycolic acid in addition to Green Tea. I have used 2-3 more products from the green tea range of Plum, like Plum Green Tea Toner & Mattifying Moisturizer, but it’s this face mask which I keep on repurchasing. You can read it’s the complete review here. Acne never leaves me alone, so I have to consistently use some acne control mask/ointment. I use such masks at night for the obvious reasons. FabIndia Acne Control Clove Cream is a sweetheart. It works on zits without any side effects. It actually improves texture while eating up the zit. It does not dry out skin though. It has a gel texture, just stings a bit initially. Overall, I totally love it. Moisturizer -> Clean-n-Clear Oil Free Moisturiser Skincare seals off with a moisturizer. I love using Clean-n-Clear Oil Free Moisturiser all year round. It suits my oily skin. It is a water-based lotion type moisturizer which is completely oil-free. I shall do a full review of this budget product. Update: Mamaearth Light moisturizer also works great for my skin. Also, Read – Neutrogena Oil Free Moisturiser Sunscreen -> Aroma Magic Cucumber Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 , La Shield Fisico Sunscreen SPF 50 Summer & Sunscreen, an unbeatable combination. Wearing at least SPF 30 is a must for the Indian Summer season. I like to wear light formulas & Aroma Magic Cucumber Sunscreen is one with nice sun protection as well as lightweight formula. It does not leave behind any white cast. Does not feel sticky or heavy on the skin. I shall be writing about this very soon. La Shield Fisico Sunscreen SPF 50 is a perfect matte sunscreen that keeps skin matte for hours. It’s a physical sunscreen and contains Zinc, Zinc Oxide, Titanium Oxide as it’s main ingredients. These ingredients are super helpful for acne-prone skin. SPF 50 with PA++ saves skin from UVA & UVB. Also Read – Lotus Herbals Safe Sun 3 in 1 SunBlock Everything About Sunscreens Top 6 Mamaearth Skincare Products For Oily Acne Prone Skin Apart from the above products, I have been using Rosewater to tone my skin. Not using any special toners such as La Roche Posay Effaclar Astringent or anything else. I am on a break from the commercial toners. If you remember I got Concentrated Rose Water form Kodaikanal. I have been diluting this concentration with Divya Rose Water from Patanjali and using it as a toner & as a mist. I like the freshness that it gives to my skin. I like to use new things, but then problematic skin needs some basic care & some loyal products to stay the same. I am sure, you guys must have used & liked at least one product from the list. Let’s talk about your favorites. Leave your comments below. Nisha Malik ❤ Facebook | Instagram

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