REVIEW: Patanjali Rose Face Wash

Patanjali Rose Face Wash is made from natural ingredients like extracts of rose, neem, and aloe vera.

Composition:
Each 10 ml contains extracts of
Rose - 50 mg
Aloe vera - 50 mg
Neem - 5 mg

Base material - Aqua, gel base, honey, diazolidinyl urea, IPBC, vitamin E, fragrance, CI 15450

Net weight - 60 g
MRP - INR 60
Shelf life - 1.5 years
Recommended for normal to oily skin.
Claims: Useful for dry and rough skin and to reduce pimples.

I had been eyeing the Rose face wash for a while but I never purchased it as I was already using the rose soap and I thought the two would be similar. If you haven't read my blog on the rose body cleanser already, read it here. I finally gave in and bought it while I was travelling recently as the tube is more handy to carry around than the soap. So, are the two really similar? Read on to know more about the face wash.

Most Patanjali face washes contain more than one ingredient, and to me that is really confusing because I like one ingredient and don't like the other one in it so I end up not purchasing it at all. But the Patanjali Rose face wash is is packaged with only a beautiful picture of a rose on the tube as if it is a solo ingredient product. Well, that is somewhat true too, as rose is one of the main ingredient, but it also has aloe vera extract in equal quantity as rose, and a little bit of neem. All these ingredients are present in such tiny quantities, milligrams to be precise, it is hardly a 100% au naturale product as the rest of the product is made using some or the other chemical. But at least it has some natural ingredient in it!

So, the packaging is a simple yet beautiful one with a really pretty color combination of white and pink. How girly! I love it! The tube is white and it has a pretty rose on it and the text and all that jazz is in pink - the kind of pink that you would associate with a rose. The tube has a flip cap which is (thankfully) easy on the nails. It is a medium sized tube (60g), neither compact nor too bulky but it is easy to carry around in a make up bag.

The face wash is almost transparent but has the slightest hint of baby pink to it. It is a gel base so it is quite refreshing for use in the summer time. No prizes for guessing the fragrance; rose!It is not as strong as the rose body cleanser but it is nice and mild. It doesn't lather like soap but just forms a foamy film which washes off easily. It does not leave any sticky or tacky feeling on the skin like most gel based soaps do. I use quite a fair amount of the face wash over my face and neck and then it does its job well. 

Now let's talk about its benefits. Rose is a really good natural moisturizer and it is great for dry skin. It also helps to even out the complexion by erasing scars and pigmentation. By the way, did you that the scent of a rose is an aphrodisiac? Pretty obvious, if you think about it! Aloe vera suits dry, normal, and oily skin alike. It is so effective on dry skin and on oily skin it just tones down the oiliness. Neem is an antibacterial agent and it helps to fight pimples.

The product itself mentions that it is meant for normal to oily skin, and it is true! If you have dry skin, or you want to use this in the winter, drop that idea right there. That is quite ironic since rose is meant to work on dry skin. But this works well on oily skin or in the summer. The first time that I used it, it gave a tingling fresh sensation. It being summer, I loved the feeling. But, alas! My skin quickly de-sensitized to it and I couldn't feel it again but it sure feels refreshing every time I use it. It is a very mild cleanser, so if you are looking to remove your make up with it, uh-uh! In the summer, I feel the need to wash my face often as I get oily in the blink of an eye, and I feel guilty to use soap that often. But as this one is so gentle, it hardly feels like soap. So, once the cleansing is done, I feel my skin is smooth but glossy, still. If you like your skin looking matte after a face wash, especially if you have oily skin then I am sure you like a matte look, then this guy won't impress you. But glossy skin is a perfect base for make up. If you do intend to wear mattifying foundation, then this face wash will give you the perfect glossy base, so that your make up will look soft and dewy. I feel it works well that way. As far as the fragrance goes, it is not strong and it vanishes after having patting skin dry. It didn't work well on acne or acne scars which is again disappointing because all the three natural ingredients in there are supposed to be good for that. I really wonder that its ingredients are one thing and what it works for is a different thing.

Overall, this product is awesome for normal skin. It is also awesome for a glossy looking skin. If you already have perfect skin and are looking for the mildest cleanser out there to maintain your amazing skin, then this is the one for you. If you are looking for a remedy to fix your problem skin, this is a waste of money. I guess having already used the rose soap, my expectations out of this face wash were high, but they came crashing down. I now use other face washes to fix any skin issues that I may be facing at that point and only use this one along the way.

REVIEW: Patanjali Moisturizer Cream

The natural ingredients that are in the cream and their respective benefits are as below.

Aloe Vera - It has a water based, gel like consistency and is non sticky which makes it a perfect moisturizer for oily skin. Also it tends to absorb better into the skin also taking along with it all the other ingredients. This is the main ingredient in this cream and it helps to lighten the consistency of the cream as there are heavier ingredients in it.

Image source: http://stylesatlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/aloe-vera-gel1.jpg

Honey - Honey is a gentle moisturizer and prevents loss of moisture from the skin. It keeps the skin dewy and soft. Apart from that, it also has bleaching property which makes it the safest way to bleach body hair.

Image source: http://healthscopers.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Honey__Dippers.jpg

Shea butter - Shea butter is an age old African beauty secret which is newly seeing light outside of the African continent. It has gained so much popularity in the recent times that a moisturizer is not considered potent enough if this baby is not a part of it. Raw, unrefined Shea butter is better for the skin but it is creamish in color and very, very thick. It is extracted from the nuts of Shea tree. It is very rich in vitamin A which can help treat extremely dry skin and eczema, apart from lightening scars.

Image source: http://www.zoiy.eu/images/inhaltsstoff_sheabutter_quer.jpg

Soya bean oil - Soya bean oil is a great source of amino acids which are known to help with dry skin and wrinkles.

Image source: http://www.agricorner.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/soybean-oil.jpg

Almond oil - It is rich in vitamin E which not only heals dry skin but also repairs damaged, dry skin making it glow with health.

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Olive oil - It is quickly absorbed into skin making it oh-so-sexy-smooth. It's light weight formula does not clog pores so no more breakouts.

Image source: http://www.naturalhealth365.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/olive-oil.jpg

Cocoa butter - Cocoa butter goes hand in hand with Shea butter. Cocoa butter is extracted from the "chocolate" nut ( cocoa) which is found in Africa, just like Shea butter. It has a chocolatey aroma to it which might tempt you to eat it, but don't you do that. Just like shea butter, it is also a thick moisturizer which is great for dry skin.

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Chamomile extract - Chamomile flowers have a healing property which is why so many baby products contain its extract. It is very soothing on sunburns and skin rashes.

Image source: http://vineveracosmetics.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Ing-SL-Chamomile.jpg

Neem extract - Neem is a very powerful anti germ agent and with so many moisturizing agents which can easily lead to pimples, an anti germ agent will protect against pimple causing germs.

Image source: http://www.ozonebiotech.com/images/neem-based-product.jpg

Cucumber seeds extract - Cucumber is best associated for its refreshing coolness in the hot summers. Nearly 50% of cucumber seeds is oil. But a lot many of those tiny edible seeds are required to get even a teaspoonful of the oil. But that is the only way to incorporate the refreshing coolness of cucumber into the moisturizer.

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Orange peel extract - It is full of vitamin C and orange peel is best known for its skin lightening property.

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Cabbage extract - You might be surprised to see this vegetable in the ingredients list and to be honest, I was too. I did some research and came to know that in the olden days it was believed to have "moon power" since it grows in the moonlight. Such are its nutritional and medicinal value that it is said that of all veggies, cabbage is the best. It suits all skin types. It nourishes and moisturizes dry and wrinkled skin while combatting excessive oil and pimple marks on oily skin.

Image source: http://krautlook.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Sauerkraut-Cabbage.png

Dates extract - Yet another ingredient that I had no idea how it could have beauty benefits. Apparently, it is quite popular beauty secret in the Middle East where it grows abundantly. It has all the necessary nutrients to make skin soft, plump and rejuvenated.

Image source : http://naturalsociety.com/wp-content/uploads/date_fruit.jpg

Base material: Cream base, vitamins E, B5, and A ( vitamins for good skin), CI 45100 (added colo, Aqua q.s.

Review:

Here's one moisturizer with some unique ingredients and no added fragrance! I mean, have you ever heard of cabbage extract in a cream? Or for that matter dates or cucumber seeds extract? Never have I ever! And the fragrance is totally out of this world. It is like a faint floral but absolutely mesmerizing. Quite honestly, it's not something I was expecting out of an Ayurveda based cream.

The cream itself is a beautiful baby pink colored cream thanks to the added colorant. The consistency of the cream is like malai or milk cream, thick but easily spreadable. It melts on the skin with no white cast whatsoever. It is such a boon for dusky girls like myself where most of the moisturizers or creams either take forever to blend in or leave a whitish cast which is not at all flattering.

It doesn't have a greasy feel to it but it does feel like a heavy moisturizer. It is more apt as a body moisturizer than a face moisturizer because it is so heavy. But if you have acute dryness over your face then this might be the right one for you. I use it over my body only and don't remember the need to reapply it again in the day. It is definitely suitable for dry skin and during winters when heavy moisturization is required. Peeps with oily skin will find this one way too heavy.

I love the fact that I don't need to reapply it throughout the day. I just use it ones a day, right after a shower and that is it. I have dry skin over my body and I have never been 100% happy with any other moisturizer before I used this one.

It is a pretty thick cream but doesn't feel heavy or greasy after melting into the skin. It's quite weird because skin does look and feel moisturized but not at all greasy; which is great because frankly who likes feeling like a walking talking butter chicken?

I am not sure whether this one is free of nasty chemical preservatives and fragrances or it may have been missed out of the ingredients list mentioned on the package. But it does smell yummy and with those kind of ingredients, I highly doubt it is 100% natural. Also there are so many natural ingredients that there must be a preservative used to keep the product from spoiling.

It does such a good job as a moisturizer but even with such an extensive list of ingredients it does nothing exceptional for skin glow. I have been using it since such a long time but my skin looks the same. That is the only minus. But thankfully unlike other winter creams, this one didn't darken my complexion.

To wind it all up, this one is hands down the best cream I have come across for dry skin or winters. If you are only concerned about your dry skin, then this is the go to product for you. If you like to spice up your moisturizing routine and also want some bonus glow, then I have only one thing to say - keep those expectations aside. But you too will thank it for not darkening your complexion.

REVIEW: Patanjali Aloe Vera Moisturizing Cream

Aloe Vera Moisturizing Cream with Shea butter, coconut, wheat germ and olive oil.

For moisturizing and skin lightening.

Shelf life - 2 years

Net weight - 50 g

Price - INR 75

Claims: Useful for preventing ageing and dehydration of skin, protects skin against winter dryness & roughness, makes skin soft, smooth & beautiful.

Ingredients

Aloe Vera gel - 1000 mg... Soothing and moisturizing which is suitable for all skin types, especially oily skin. It hydrates and repairs dehydrated and damaged skin.

Shea butter - 20 mg... It's very thick and greasy so it is dry skin's best friend. A little goes a long way, so just a tiny bit is enough to feed the skin some fat. As the name suggests, it is the butter extracted from Shea nuts which are native to Africa.

Olive oil - 20 mg... Light and moisturizing, it is normal skin's best friend. It is easily absorbed and is non greasy, making it perfect moisturizer material. No wonder this kitchen staple is an all time favourite for skin smoothening and softening.

Coconut oil - 20 mg... Coconut oil is another kitchen staple, especially in South India. It is slightly thicker than olive oil and as such it is suitable for dry skin. Coconut oil also helps to make skin glossy.

Wheat germ oil - 20 mg... Wheat germ oil is extracted from the kernel of wheat and is full of vitamins and minerals and is therefore one of the best natural oil that can be used as baby oil. It doesn't sink into the skin very easily and so it can be used as a massage oil. It is thicker than coconut oil and is good for dry skin. Added bonus is that it has skin lightening properties.

Turmeric extract - 5 mg... With all these light and heavy moisturizers, you need an antibacterial to prevent pimples. Turmeric is one of the best anti germ agent found in nature.

Base material

Aqua, cream base, vitamin E & glycerine - skin softeners, soya peptide - amino acids that prevent wrinkles, diazodinyl urea & IPBC - preservatives, sugandhit dhravya - fragrance q.s.

Review

After having been in love with Patanjali moisturizing cream, I decided to try out the Aloe Vera version just because Aloe Vera is soothing and cooling, and is perfect for the summer. I was in need for a light moisturizer which is suitable for oily skin and summer time.

The packaging and price is very similar to the moisturizing cream, just that the package colour is baby green while that one was baby pink. I feel this is a pretty good package compared to the other products from Patanjali. But anyways, I'm not here to talk about what is on the outside ( because it doesn't matter anyway) but let's get started on what is inside.

It is a light and fluffy white cream which melts into the skin. It feels so cooling on the skin and I love it. The fragrance is also something new and refreshing. So, the first impression is pretty good actually!

Coming to its moisturizing ability, it is a light moisturizer and is suitable for normal to oily skin. Although it claims to be suitable for winters, I doubt it. Because it is cooling on the skin, it is very refreshing to use in the summers. Also it is light weight and easily absorbed into the skin, so it is good for oily skin. Dry skin will hardly benefit as there will be constant need to reapply.

I have oily skin and I apply it twice a day, all over my face and body after a shower. This way it is better absorbed and doesn't leave any trace or greasy feeling.

The fragrance is also light and won't give a headache.

Most moisturizers in the market are full of chemicals and preservatives like parabens which are really harmful for the system, but this cream has other substances acting as preservatives which are not harmful like the parabens. For this reason only I find it safe to use even on a baby.

Although the amount of natural ingredients as listed above are really very small, only there tiny presence is enough to make it safer than the other chemical loaded moisturizers. I use it daily and have not had any breakouts with this cream.

As far as their skin lightening claim, I don't really bother because it is summer right now and no matter what, skin will tan. Nope, it hasn't helped me with the tan, but it is not a good idea to step out in the sun with this cream as there is no sunscreen and also because matter of fact, skin will tan easily with an oily cream on the skin.

It does make skin feel soft like butter and the feeling can easily get addictive. It does claim skin lightening but I haven't noticed any. But I love the glow it gives me without the shine.

So, overall it's a great product at a very economical price.