Ananda Spa Grounding Body Oil & Grounding Body Scrub/Bath Salt Review, Price

Ananda in the Himalayas is a very well known spa retreat. Known for its amazing spa therapies (and expensive price packages) Ananda Spa spells luxury. I really hope I can spend a week there (ok, maybe a weekend!) but until then here is a review of their products that now bring that magic of the Himalayas to your door step. 

I am sharing a review of their Grounding Body Oil as well as the Grounding Body Scrub (bath salt).

Ananda Spa Grounding Body Oil & Grounding Body Scrub/Bath Salt Review, Price

Boxed in simple earthy packaging with a red motif both the oil and body scrub have similar looking packaging. The body oil comes in a long plastic bottle with a screw cap while the body scrub (bath salt) comes in a tub with a screw cap.

Soul Tree Ayurvedic Cleanser With Aloe, Rose Water and Licorice - Review

With my ecotokri.com haul I had received a small sample bottle of Soul Tree Ayurvedic Cleanser from their Amrita Range. Here is a review to let you know all about this gentle cleanser that has aloe & rose water along with licorice which helps in toning the skin.

Soul Tree Ayurvedic Cleanser - Aloe, Rose Water and Licorice

About the Amrita Range Ayurvedic Cleanser

"With its subtle floral notes this everyday face cleanser and make-up remover soothes and protects your skin. Organic Aloe and fresh Rose water made from the wild Indian Rose is blended with āyurvedic extracts of organic Licorice to give your skin multiple benefits. It cools and heals skin, lightens sun tan and using it daily as a cleanser ensures an even skin tone with visibly reduced blemishes."

Soul Tree Ayurvedic Cleanser - Aloe, Rose Water and Licorice

The main ingredients in this are

"This cleanser is Free from Mineral Oil&Parabens

Full list of Ingredients in descending order: Aqua, Aloe barbadensis*(Aloe vera), Coco- caprylate/caprate, Coco glucoside, Cetearyl alcohol, Glycerin^, Prunusarmeniaca oil, Cetearylglucoside, Rosa damascena water (Rose water)*, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Tocopherol, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Canangaodorata oil, Lactic acid^, Xanthan gum, Glycyrhizzaglabra (Licorice) root*

*From Certified Organic Farms

**From Essential Oils

^ From Plant base"

My Experience With SoulTree Ayurvedic Cleanser with Aloe, Rose Water and Licorice

This cleanser from soultree comes in a plastic bottle with a screw cap. It is very light weight in texture and feels very soft when used on the skin. It has a gentle floral fragrance which is not annoying in any way and actually feels refreshing.

Aura Vedic Radiance by Nature Face Polish - Review

Clean and clear skin, radiant complexion, and all natural ingredients to the credit? Sounds a little difficult doesn't it. But when you try this little magical 'polish' you will love it and believe that natural goodness is always wonderful!

I am talking about a face polish by Aura Vedic. Its called Radiance By Nature and boasts of rose, almonds, saffron and rosehip seeds.

Aura Vedic Radiance by Nature Face Polish

What the company claims: "An excellent deep cleansing exfoliant for treating all skin types. This all natural facial polish will help tremendously in removing impurities, dirt, contaminants, and excess oil. Your skin will feel softer, cleaner, and refreshed!
Contains : Saffron extracts , organic ground Pomegranate seeds ,Rosehip seeds, Honey, Almond and a blend of Neroli, Geranium and Vetiver oils.

Free of Parabens, SLS, Harmful Chemicals & Colours."

Khadi Moisturising Lotion - Rose - Review

A light moisturising lotion which I have almost finished is the Khadi moisturising lotion in Rose. On my last visit to Khadi Gram Udyog I happened to notice this entire shelf of different products that drew my attention.
I had never tried anything from Khadi Gram Udyog before so sceptically I purchased this moisturiser.

Khadi Moisturising Lotion Rose

 The label said nourishing, oil free, replenishes lost skin moisture, and recommended to use the moisturiser after any skin treatment. It also said ayurvedic medicine. The moisturiser is light weight in texture. A very light pink colour and it does have some rose fragrance. The fragrance is not really a nice rose fragrance. It has some medicinal - some talc like fragrance too.

Khadi Moisturising Lotion Rose - swatch

I used this moisturiser for my face but did not like the effect - it did not break me out but I did not like the feeling - it was like a thin layer that I could feel on my face - maybe due to glycerine in the moisturiser. Glycerine does not suit my skin and does settle on my oily skin like a film.
I used it on my arms and legs and tried to finish it up. On arms and legs it felt good. But due to the fragrance which I did not like much I use it occasionally and am finally almost finished with the bottle. The moisturiser  comes in a plastic bottle with a plastic flip cap - nothing interesting here either.
Overall I would say its ok - can be used if you are looking at a cheaper option for daily use in summers.

Details at a glance
Packaging : plastic flip cap bottle
Texture     : very light non greasy
Fragrance : rose but a little medicinal
Price        : Rs. 85 for 210ml (this is a year old price)

What I like:

• Light weight
• Non greasy

What I don't like:

• Creates a light film if used on face (maybe due to glycerine which does not suit my facial skin)
• Fragrance