Treatment for Blackheads- Neutrogena deep clean Blackhead Eliminating Warming Treatment Review

I hate blackheads and so do all of you. I have many blackheads on my nose and some whiteheads as well. Even though I go for regular clean-ups and sometimes for facials but no respite from the ugly little black bumps on my T-zone.

Then I got to know about the Neutrogena Blackhead eliminating warming treatment on Wiseshe. I knew that I had to get it.

 

 

About Neutrogena deep clean Blackhead Eliminating Warming Treatment

Price and Availability

INR 300 for 30g (5gx6). I’ve never seen this in any store. I got it from purplle.com.

Ingredients

Sadly no mention of ingredients. L

What I think of Neutrogena deep clean Blackhead Eliminating Warming Treatment
The product comes in a cardboard box which has 6 small tubes. All tubes contain the same product. It is a clear liquid-y product. I scrub my face then apply it on my T-zone and massage for 20-30 seconds and rinse-off. It warms up to 40 degrees (not that I can measure it, product claims this). The temperature is not unbearable rather it feels good on skin.

Results were visible from the second use, I could see less blackheads and skin felt smooth. I’ve been using it since a month, and have finished just one tube. I can’t say that my blackheads are gone. They are still there just the number has lessened.
I still use it 2-3 times a week and expect the results to improve with longer usage. My skin becomes matte instantly after using it and I like this effect. But this effect may bother dry-skinned folks and they will need to use a moisturiser.

The positives

·         Reduces blackheads

·         Makes skin matte

·         Skin becomes smooth

·         Lasts long

·         Pocket-friendly

·         The small tubes are travel friendly

The Negatives

·         No elimination of blackheads (at least in a month)

·         Availability may be a problem

·         You need to use a blackhead eliminating scrub

Summing it up

This product is not highly recommended but it’s still worth a try. I may not repurchase it as it will last long enough to bore me.
Rating- 3/5

A great hand cream- Vivel Cell Renew- Fortify + Repair Hand Créme

Winters are great for my face as my skin starts behaving.  But my hands and legs get totally scared of winter- so dry, flaky and stretchy. To rescue my hands I got hold of my first ever Vivel product- a hand cream.

Product claims-

10x Vitamin E benefit. Repairs skin cell damage. Prevents collagen breakdown for luminous, supple skin.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Price-INR 99 for 50 ml

Ingredients

What I think of Vivel Cell Renew- Fortify + Repair Hand Crème
We have all seen the very beautiful Kareena Kapoor going gaga over Vivel products. But we know anyways that nothing can change anyone’s face except probably plastic surgery. I believe that good features and a glowing skin is good enough definition of physical beauty. Fairness has nothing to do with that. Such claims keep me away from ‘fair & lovely’ type products. But thankfully this hand cream promises fortification and repair and not fair hands.
Though I saw it being advertised in some magazines, I saw it in Big Bazar only recently. I immediately took it as I’ve not found any hand cream till that day, though I’ve heard of some good ones available in India.

Vivel Cell Renew- Fortify + Repair Hand Crème comes in a sturdy white plastic tube with a flip-top cap. Packaging is easy to travel with.
The cream is white and very thick. It blends easily in the skin. It has a very mild and pleasant fragrance.

My experience

My hands become really dry in winters. So I keep applying it throughout the day. It makes my hands soft and supple instantly. I am not sure about the lasting of this softness as I can’t live without washing my hands every now and then. Hardly 2 hours pass without me washing my poor hands. But yes my hands remain soft.

The Positives

·         Moisturises well

·         Economical

·         Travel-friendly packaging

·         Mild fragrance

The Negatives

·         I can’t think of any :D

Summing it up

I will repurchase it for sure and recommend it highly to all the guys and gals for soft, moisturised hands.

Rating- 5/5

Aloe Vera Uses and Patanjali Aloe Vera Gel

We all know that Aloe Vera gel is a fantastic product. And all of us have heard about its various uses. I started using Patanjali Aloe Vera gel on my face earlier this year to get rid of tan. Recently when we shifted in our new apartment, hubby became a gardener and bought an Aloe Vera plant among others.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Though he sometimes uses the gel straight from the plant, I’m yet to try it. Currently I’m happy with the Patanjali one.

Price- INR 75 for 150 ml. I think this is the cheapest Aloe gel around.

Shelf-life- 18 months

Ingredients- Aloe Vera 90%, Base material q.s., Permitted colour, Vitamin E, Fragrance and Preservative q.s.

My thoughts-The gel is packaged in a clear tube with orange flip-top cap. Pack is kind of boring and bulky but cap is tight and prevents spilling. The gel is green in colour and is neither runny nor thick.

 This gel blends easily and doesn’t cause greasiness. It helps in tan reduction. One tube lasts really long, making it even cheaper. I like this product.

Aloe gel can be used in numerous ways-

·         Make a body scrub by mixing 2 tbsp Aloe Vera gel, 1 tsp lemon juice and 2 tbsp sugar. I prefer brown sugar as it is not very coarse.

·         Make a good under eye cream- 4 tbsp aloe vera gel+  squeeze one 1 Vitamin E capsule (e.g. Evion) + 1 tbsp almond oil. Mix these together and you will get a milky green cream. Store it and use to reduce dark circles. I use it daily and like it.

·         You can aloe vera gel instead of body-lotions. It hydrates without stickiness.

·         Make your own face-primer- take aloe gel and your favourite moisturizer, add a pump of foundation and mix. Store it and use it as your makeup base. This one is perfect. Just make sure to add more aloe vera gel and comparatively less moisturizer.

·         Aloe gel is a good makeup remover and can be used to remove eye makeup as well.

·         For better hair-growth massage aloe gel on scalp and wash after 30 minutes. It can also be used as conditioner. I’d suggest to use gel straight out of plant for this purpose.

It also helps in treating minor burns, pimples and suits every skin type. Aloe Vera juice is good for digestive system also. There are many more benefits of Aloe Vera, so make it a part of your regimen and keep glowing!!

(The first image has been taken from internet)