REVIEW: Patanjali Panchagavya Kanti Body Cleanser

Patanjali Panchagavya Soap

To enhance the natural beauty ad glow of skin.

Weight 75 g

Price Rs 13

Each 10 g contains extracts of:

Amla or Indian gooseberry - 1.0 mg... Amla is very rich in Vitamin C. Vitamin C helps to promote building collagen which is the cement that keeps skin firm against sagging and wrinkle free.Vitamin C also helps to lighten skin by inhibiting melanin which is the pigment that gives skin its colour. So, if you have a sun tan, or pigmentation or a scar, using amla will greatly help to lighten skin. The Vitamin C also helps brighten the skin and gives a vibrant glow. It also helps to clear oil on the skin and also control excess sebum production by shrinking pores and inhibiting excess sebum or skin's natural oil production. Therefore, it is great for oily skin people and keeps skin normal. It does not sting unlike lemon, but as Vitamin C is acidic in nature, it gently dissolves oil, dirt and dead skin cells and its lightening and anti-wrinkle properties work to make skin beautiful and healthy.

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Puified borax - 2.5 mg... Borax is a naturally occurring white, crystalline powder. It is a natural cleanser but it can cause eye and skin irritation in some sensitive people.

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Turmeric - 2.5 mg... Turmeric is the age old Indian beauty secret and it finds its place in every household kitchen. In Indian cooking, it is consumed almost every day. Also, it is one of the simplest yet most powerful facial mask ingredient. Just a paste using water and applied on the face can do so many wonders. It is anti-bacterial, so first and foremost it is very good for people suffering from acne. It is also good on minor skin infections. Secondly, it reduces scars. So, pimple marks also reduce. As it is anti-bacterial, it is a good deodorizer and keeps skin feeling and smelling fresh (or earthy). What else is needed to say? Healthy skin is beautiful skin. Period.

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Tulasi - 2.5 mg... Tulasi or Holy Basil is worshiped in Hindu households. Tulasi leaves strengthen immune system and even banish common cold and cough. As it fights germs, it also cures acne and skin infections. 

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Giloy - 2.5 mg... Giloy is a shrub that is widely found in India and is one important ingredient used in Ayurvedic medicines. It is used to clear acne, fade scars and dark spots, and erase fine lines.

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Aama haldi - 2.5 mg... Aam haldi is actually Mango Ginger. Its aroma resembles that of Mango and hence the name. It brightens the skin complexion, and also cures pimples. Its paste can also soothe swelling due to water retention.

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Neem - 2.5 mg... There is not a single kind of germ that Neem cannot destroy. It is anti bacterial, anti fungal, anti viral, et al. For all round healthy skin free from infections and minor cuts, wounds, burns use neem.

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Aloe vera - 2.5 mg... Aloe vera is famous for its soothing and moisturizing properties. However, it is suitable for all skin types. Oily skin or dry skin - it makes it normal. Acne or pimples - it cures it. Sun tan or sun burn - it soothes skin. Pigmentation - it balances melanin production. Fine lines or wrinkles - it erases them. In short, it address each and every type of skin concern.

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Cow milk fat - 10 mg... Cow milk fat or Malai or cream is extremely moisturizing and soothing especially on minor burns. It is also known for its skin lightening properties due to lactic acid found in milk. It makes skin super soft and glowy. Because of its fatty nature, it also removes fine lines or wrinkles.

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Cow urine - 10 mg... Cow urine is believed to be very beneficial for overall health and also treat cancer. It is said to cure skin diseases like psoriasis too.

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Base material:
Vegetable oil, water, perfume, sodium benzoate, permitted colours.

Sodium benzoate is a preservative for all the natural ingredients in the soap.

Use:
Useful in rejuvenating, nourishing and glorifying the skin. Useful in removing dryness and roughness of skin.

Review:

In Sanskrit, Panch means five, and Gavya means coming from or belonging to a cow. So panchagavya literally means 5 products from a cow. Traditionally, they mean dung, urine, milk, curd and clarified butter or ghee. However, this soap has only 2 such "gavya" ingredients - namely cow's milk fat and urine. The traditional Panchagavya as such is famous as a cancer treatment medicine as well as a pesticide. It is very powerful and is very good for health.

Patanjali Panchagavya soap comes in a cute dark green paper cover with a rather beautiful painting of a cow on it. So, even if you were clueless about the soap, you could easily figure that this soap has something to do with Cow. Inside the paper cover is a soap liner which is of thicker paper. Both the cover paper and liner paper are of great quality and can be used in a soap box. They don't become mushy and moist or tear up in the shower. They are very durable and even when the soap is over, these papers will still go strong! I have never seen such durable paper, let alone soap liners or covers.

The soap itself is a dark green, oval shaped soap. It has 'Patanjali' inscribed on it. The fragrance is neither too strong ( thank goodness) nor herbal smelling. It kind of smells like neem soaps. As such, it is pleasantly gentle (I love it!).

Coming to what a soap is meant to do, it does its job very well. It is ideal for normal to oily skin but isn't harsh on dry or sensitive skin either. I have dry skin on my body and this soap has never left my skin dry or scaly. I believe it cleanses the oil acne dirt without disrupting the skin's own moisture balance. I have never stepped out of the shower with my skin feeling dry and taught.

Coming to its benefits, first and foremost its effect on acne or pimples. This tends to be one of the most common skin issue. Look no further as this soap is the one stop solution to such problems. Not only does this soap clear out existing acne but also prevents new breakouts ( provided the culprit is only excessive oil on the face ). Ofcourse there are many different reasons behind acne breakouts - hormones, bad eating habits or unhealthy lifestyle, oily skin, etc. The most common culprit is bacteria that feeds on the skin's oil and if it is not regularly cleansed, it can lead to ACNE!!! This soap contains so many powerful ingredients as listed above and mostly all of them help to keep skin clean by fighting against germs. It's no wonder that this soap is so effective against pimples. It is equally effective on back acne or body acne.

Apart from pimples, other common skin issues are usually rashes and infections. In summer, the most common skin issue is rashes from prickly heat. Such rashes tend to be red bumps which are itchy. This soap fights against germs causing prickly heat and almost immediately the redness will reduce. The itching also is greatly controlled in the first use itself and within a matter of few days, the bumps dried out and completely vanished.

I have small eczema breakouts and with this soap although I cannot say that it has cured it, but it has definitely helped control its flare ups. Eczema is a dry skin infection and therefore I can confidently say that it is suitable for dry skin as well. Dry skin tends to become parched and flaky and I have not experienced that with this soap. That does not go to say that it moisturizes the skin. Your skin will not become any drier or oilier after using it.

It keeps body odour at bay. If you are worried that you will step out of the shower smelling earthy, don't worry as its fragrance isn't strong and doesn't even last once you are out of the shower. If bad body odour is one of your enemy, then this soap will greatly help you to control that problem.

Speaking of its beauty benefits, I truly have not noticed any skin brightening effects. However, it is helping to fade scars! Very fast too. It promises to make rough skin smoother and it is true to the T indeed. You will definitely see an improvement in the skin texture, as it will help to soften and smoothen the skin.

Last but not the least, and it's most impressive part is that this soap will last you longer than your expectations. Take a guess. How long would you expect this bar of soap to last? One month? Two months ? Three months? This soap has been with me for a good four months! It could easily set a record that way. Our water is just normal, neither soft nor hard. So, fulllllll paisa vasool soap.

So, overall all impression - very good.
Suitable for all skin types - oh, yes! Absolutely.
Removes pimples and marks - erases.
Beautifies skin - keeps it clean and healthy.
Would I re-purchase it - yes, oh, yes!