Himalaya Herbals Nourishing lip balm review

Po navdušenju nad peno za čiščenje obraza znamke Himalaya Herbals sem si kupila še njihov hranilni balzam za ustnice. Kupila sem ga v DM in sem za ceno 2,20€ dobila kar dva balzama po 4,5gramov. Enega sem podarila prijateljici.

vir:http://www.himalayashop.si

Opis s spletne strani

  Balzam za ustnice je oblikovan z rastlinskimi olji in brez umetnih barvil. Obogaten je z oljem pšeničnih kalčkov, ki so bogat vir naravnega vitamina E, in ki vzdržuje in mehča ustnice. Ojle korenovega semena nudi naravno zaščito pred soncem in ščiti ustnice pred UV žarki. Zagotavlja dolgotrajno vlažnost in zaščito za mehke in gladke ustnice.

Sestavine: Olje pšeničnih kalčkov, olje korenovega semena

Moje mnenje

Embalaža je klasična, plastična. Spodnji del je iz prozorne zelene plastike, kar me spominja na otroško kozmetiko. Pokrovček je prozoren z nalepko. Na spodnjem delu je nalepka z datumom poteka in šifro izdelka.

Vonj je močan, meni kar malo premočan, ker sem navajena balzamov brez vonja. Diši po čigumijih Čunga Lunga, kar me je čisto presenetilo, saj sem pričakovala vonj po pšenici ali čem podobnem.. Vonj ostane na ustnicah še nekaj časa.

Balzam se lepo maže, daje občutek  nahranjenosti in  ni premasten. Vpije se hitro, na ustnicah pa pusti malo filma. Pomaga pri hitrejšem celjenju razpokanih ustnic, preprečuje da bi še bolj razpokale in jih ohranja nahranjene. Balzam je rumenkste barve, vendar na ustnicah pusti samo malo svetleč učinek.



Tudi po daljši uporabi se balzam ne začne grudit (meni se je alverde balzam začel grudit zelo kmalu).

Plusi

+ cena (2,2€)

+ negovalni učinek na ustnicah

+ ni premasten

Minusi

- prozoren spodnji del embalaže

- močan vonj

Končna ocena: Obožujem ga! Ustnice mi je končno spravil v red,  po njem nimam občutka, kot da sem jih namazala z oljem, pa še  naraven je.  Dajem mu oceno 4/5 zaradi  močnega vonja in embalaže.

(opravičujem se za slabe fotke, fotografirala sem z telefonom)

Drogerie-markt and Mueller haul

Današnji post je spet v slovenščini.
Po (pre)dolgem času sem si enostavno morala kupiti nekaj malenkosti zase. Ker z mrzlim vremenom moja koža postane suha in razdražena, v teh mesecih zelo pazim, kaj uporabljam za nego kože.

Alverde pflege dusche Vanille Mandarine tušgel z vonjem vanilije in mandarine je že nekaj let moj najljubši zimski tušgel. Kot vsi Alverde izdelki ima njihov značilen naraven vonj, vonj je topel, svež in ni  zadušljivo vanilijast. Po tuširanju mi kože ne izsuši in ne zateguje.  Cena je slabe 2€ za 250ml.

Alverde Korper Creme Mandel Teerose krema za telo za zelo suho kožo z karitejevim maslom in mandljevim oljem. Diši sveže, po vrtnicah. Upam, da mi bo lepo  navlažil in nahranil kožo. Cena je malo manj kot 3€ za 200 ml.

Neutrogena Handcreme koncentrirana krema za roke, ki je baje zelo dobra. Cena je malo manj kot 5€ za 50 ml kreme. Zdrži za najmanj 200 uporab.

Himalaya Nourishing Lip Balm in Cocoa Butter Lip Balm.  Hranilni balzam za ustnice jih vlaži, ščiti in mehča.  Ta je zame. Za prijateljico pa Cocoa Butter Lip Balm, prav tako od Himalaya Herbals. Cena za oba (v akciji): 2,20€.

Essence Smokey eyes brush.  Cena 1,39€.

2 zimski čokoladici, ena z okusom pomaranče in karamele, druga z okusom kokosovih makronov. Cena okoli 1€.

Bralno lučko in kazalko sem kupila za darilo. Cene pa se ne spomnim.

Opravičujem se zaradi okoli obrnjene fotke. Na računalniku zgleda ok, tu pa jo obrne postrani. :-(

Tangle teezer

I have long, curly hair. Since I live in the city, my scalp became greasy and in the last few months I noticed, that they started to tangle. Well, they tangled before, but now? I couldn't even brush my hair anymore!
That's why I always had my hair tied in pony tail.

So I figured it out, that I have only two options left: buy a really good hair brush or cut my hair really short. I mean, a boy style short.

My hair products in use are:
- Weleda rosemary shampoo (great for greasy scalp, but I think that it participated in hair dryness)
- Balea professional oil spulung ( didn't try it out yet)

Any my new, totally adorable Tangle Teezer brush! 

It came with Escada desire me free sample. 

First, I wanted to buy brush with UK flag on it, but was out of stock. So I bought this cutie with sheeps.

It brushes my hair really nice, although I have a feeling that  it doesn't detangle all my hair.

DIY facial scrub

I still remember my first facial scrub. It was Nivea's and  it was crap. :(  So, I googled and I found 2 new ideas:

1. Coffe + olive oil:  good, effective but somehow I always got some coffe into my eyes :(

2. Salt + milk: great stuff :)  But I got tired of it. After using it for atleast 10 years. :)


 
My scrub procedure

1. Tie hair back.
2. Wash face.
3. To open pores, steam face over hot water or press warm cloth to skin for a few minutes.
4. After preparing scrub, apply it to face (and neck if desired). Avoid eye area.
5. Optional: Use a facial loofah, sponge, or brush to maximize exfoliation.
6. Rinse off with warm water.
7. Enjoy results!

 Last night I was looking for some ideas and I  found this:

Basic Baking Soda Scrub

Perfect for everyday use.
2 to 3 Tbsp. Baking soda
Small amount of water
Mix the ingredients into a paste.
Using a circular motion, apply to face and gently scrub.

Basic Cornmeal Scrub

Slightly more potent than the baking soda scrub, this works best on a 2 to 3 day interval.
2 to 3 Tbsp. Cornmeal
Small amount of water
Mix and apply in the same manner as baking soda scrub.

Rose Almond Face Scrub

To brighten and soften skin.
1 tsp rosewater
1/2 tsp almond flour or finely ground almonds.
Mix into paste and apply.

Oatmeal Scrub

A stimulating, thoroughly cleansing 3-in-1 scrub! Smooths, tones, and hydrates.
1 Tbsp. ground oatmeal (use steel cut oats, not instant)
1 tsp. lemon juice
2 tsp. yogurt
Combine and apply.
Optional: let your scrub double as a mask! Let it sit a few minutes before scrubbing and rinsing.

Azuki Bean Scrub

Banish your blackheads. Especially effective for combination and oily skin types.
½ cup dried azuki beans
Grind beans. (Having a small coffee grinder set aside specifically for beauty recipes is a wise idea).
Add a little water to the mixture and apply.

Milk and Honey Scrub

Maximize or minimize its moisturizing effect at will.
Choose your dairy:
1 tsp Skim Milk (Oily skin)
1 tsp 2% Milk (Normal or combination)
1 tsp Cream (Dry)
1 tsp honey
1 tbsp ground almonds

Banana Scrub

A very finely textured, delicious-smelling scrub. Can double as a mask.
2 tsp mashed banana
2 tsp rolled oats
1 tsp milk
1 tsp honey

Honey Sugar Scrub

If you have ever used a body sugar scrub, you know how amazing they are. Work the same magic on your face!
1 tsp. of honey
1/2 tsp. of sugar (either cane or brown — both work well)
Blend in bowl. Apply.
Rinse very thoroughly, as this recipe can be slightly sticky.


“Eat Your Greens” Facial Scrub

A great organic recipe by The Green Beauty Guide:
2 tsp organic wheat bran
2 tbsp organic oatmeal
2 tbsp olive oil soap, finely shredded
1 tsp dried parsley
1 part dried lettuce
Shave your favorite plant oil-based soap.
Grind parsley and lettuce with pestle in mortar. (We have tried this – you can also blend it in a processor).
Add soap shavings and mix thoroughly.
Whisk in the oatmeal and wheat brand and continue stirring until thoroughly mixed.


Which scrubs are your favourite? How does your facial scrub procedure looks like?