{Review} Lindi Skin: Skincare For Life

Whatever we put on our skin gets absorbed in our body, so it is very important to take into consideration the kind of ingredients our skincare products have. The more natural, milder and dermatologist tested ingredients in a product, higher the chances of having a healthier skin. Fortunately. due to increasing awareness in consumers, skincare companies are introducing products with natural ingredients. Lindi Skin is one such company with skincare products replete with botanicals, antioxidants and vitamins. I got a chance to use some of their products for face, eyes and lips and found them really hydrating and lush with no breakout or irritation to my sensitive skin.

The Lindi Skin brand was created in 2003 as the first complete skincare line designed specifically for the unique needs of people undergoing cancer treatment. According to Lindy Snider, Founder and CEO, Lindi Skin, "Several of my friends and family were going through radiation and chemotherapy cancer treatments and I was shocked by the side effects to their skin. When I tried to find topical help for their rashes, burns, wounds, dryness and other uncomfortable skin conditions, I became disappointed and then angry that this was not being addressed. I decided to become proactive and started my own line with the help of experienced oncologists and dermatologists." Lindi Skin products are popular not only among the people looking for skincare after chemo, but also among people dealing with sensitive skin, general skin rashes, allergy-prone skin, bad sun and wind burns and various other skin conditions. In fact, many dermatologists, cosmetic surgeons and spas are recommending these products for post-peel and laser treatments based on their anti-inflammatory, safe, healing properties.

Lindi Skin Face Wash

A gentle, non-drying body wash can be used in place of soap. It actually moisturizes as it cleans. I have been using oral as well topical treatment for my acne and I found that this facewash helps reduce dryness and redness I sometimes get due to acne medicines. I love the soothing lavender scent of it. BTW, the price for the 4 oz/120ml bottle  is $22, but just a little product goes a long way.

Lindi Skin Face Serum

A smooth, protective moisturizer that protects and hydrates the skin. This lush serum is rich with olive oil, soybean, avocado oil and vitamin E. It could feel a little pricy (2oz bottle is for $38), but still worth it if  looking for extra level of moisturization in their skincare regimen.

Lindi Skin Lip Balm

I am a big sucker for cute lip balm packaging. Lindi lip balm comes in a vintage looking little jar with lid. It is a creamy balm with beeswax, petrolatum,vitamin E and helps smooth chapped and dry lips. The travel size jar (.25 oz sells for $10) is perfect to slip into my purse so I can hydrate my lips on the go! 

 Lindi Skin Eye Hydrator

This rich eye cream soothes the dryness around the eyes and reduces the appearance of puffiness and dark circles. This gel is rich in astaxanthin, vitamin E, C, A, and comes in a very pretty tub priced $30. I love that it is non greasy and absorbs immediately.

All Lindi  Skin products are made in USA, are dermatologist and allergy tested.

Lindi Skin is offering my readers a discount of 25% on all Lindi Skin products with FREE SHIPPING! For limited time you can take advantage of  this offer by using code BLOG25. The offer is valid till May 31. The company will also make a donation to the American Cancer Society's "Look Good, Feel Better" program for every purchase through this date.

Do let me know if you end up buying these products (I highly recommend them!) and what did you think of them.

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* I got the products to review from Lindi Skin, I was not compensated to write the review and as always, all opinions are 100% mine.

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Spring's Must Have Accessory : Brighter & Whiter Smile #OpticSmiles

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser, Colgate-Palmolive. All opinions are mine alone. #OpticSmiles #CollectiveBias

 We all want to be happy - in fact all that we do in life is for the ultimate goal of being happy. I believe that even when things are not going the way we might have planned, a smile makes everything better. I think it also helps combat anything negative going on in one's life! If you have been a regular reader of my blog, you'd know I love to smile. I can not take a picture without smiling. Even with sub zero temperatures and tons of snow behind me! A smile goes with everything - no matter what you are wearing! And what could be better than a smile - A BRIGHTER smile! That's why I love Colgate® Optic White® Express White toothpaste! Colgate® Optic White® Express White can give you whiter teeth in just three days*! I have been a Colgate® Optic White® user for a long time, and love this new Express White toothpaste even more! Unlike most whitening toothpastes, Colgate® Optic White® Express White toothpaste contains the professionally recommended ingredient hydrogen peroxide to whiten faster and helps you keep your teeth stay whiter! The beautiful, whiter smile just by brushing - no hassle of whitening trays or strips! Really, what's not to smile about?

I got my Colgate® Optic White® Express White toothpaste from Walmart at the dental care aisle where toothpastes and toothbrushes are displayed.

Have you tried Colgate® Optic White® Express White Toothpaste yet? 

I hope your day is made better with a smile! Keep smiling!

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*For best results, use as directed for 4 weeks.”

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Winter Hair Care With Head & Shoulders { With A Step By Step Hair Tutorial}

I have thick hair but they easily get dandruff and flakes if I am not careful about my hair care routine. Because I have dry hair to begin with, during winter my hair gets even drier and loose shine and smoothness. I usually am diligent about conditioning, but most anti-dandruff shampoos make my scalp very dry. Luckily, I have found a new hair care collection from Head & Shoulders that tackles both my problems - have a flake free scalp and make my hair smooth and soft. 

Head & Shoulders Moisture Care Collection provides moisture for scalp and hair immediately and over time, and leaving you 100% flake-free. Designed for textured hair, this collection includes a shampoo, 2-in-1, co-wash (conditioner wash)  and scalp soother. Made with vitamin E rich almond oil, coconut essence and dandruff-fighting ingredient zinc pyrithione, Head & Shoulders new Moisture Care collection is a must have for winter for someone with hair texture like mine!

I love the scalp soother from this collection a lot/ It has peppermint oil complex and Vitamin E that cool the scalp and improve moisture balance. It can be applied like a serum, anytime anywhere!

I love my flake free hair! Today I am sharing an easy, bohemian inspired, romantic hair style that is perfect for Valentine Day. Here are the steps -

 First, I curl the hair with a curling iron. I use a 1.5 inch or sometimes 2 inch curling iron, and just curl the ends to get a fake-blowout effect.

Then I make two braids on one side of my parting, starting from my forehead.

Secure the braids with pins. 

On the other side of parting, instead of making another braids, and to avoid the milkmaid look, I just twist the section of hair and secure with pins. 

The dandruff free hair looks stylish and healthy and the braids and twists in the hair don't show any flakes, thanks to my Head & Shoulders moisture care products!

Have you tried new Head & Shoulders Moisture Care Collection?

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Snow, Snow And More Snow!

As soon as we got ready to take some outfit pictures - here comes the snow! Houndstooth coat over a cashmere sweater (and layering tees underneath it) kept me warm and a wool hat kept the snow out of my hair. I hope we get better weather (good enough to take decent outfit pictures!) soon!

Coat - Forever 21 (in Blue) // Similar

Boots - Born // Similar // Similar

Hat - Forever 21 (old ) // Similar

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Best Gift For Valentine's Day: The Gift Of Togetherness! #LoveOurVDay

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #LoveOurVDay #CollectiveBias

I had heard my husband before I had seen him. We were the early prototypes of 'online dating', more than a decade ago, way before Facebook or even Gmail! Our first 'date' was a phone conversation, across continents, that lasted almost 3 hours. I know it sounds super cliché, but he literally had me at hello! We both felt that we had an instant chemistry between us, but over the years we have discovered that we have a deep connection that somehow feels eternal and anew at the same time!  We both were in our early 20s when we married. Entering the real world with our youthful ideas and our first jobs. We both were at the 'similar' places in our lives and when I look back, I feel that as a married couple we embarked on a journey that was akin to exploring our Universes side by side, together! From our first ever trip to Vegas, to our first road trip to Key West, from buying our first house to welcoming our daughter to going back to school as young parents with student loans- we have shared some crazy, fun and really profound moments together.  As we grow 'old' together, every day adds another layer of trust and togetherness.  For me, this trust and bond makes our relationship not old but rather new every day! When I look back at all the events, moments, realizations,  I have come to believe that we mean home to each other! If I try to really sum up this relation in one word, I have to say the togetherness comes right at top! So, this Valentine's day I decided to celebrate this feeling of togetherness with a simple DIY gift for my husband! A photo frame that reminds him that he is my home. And all we need to be happy is to simply be together!

For this 'heartfelt' frame DIY, you will need

 - A dual photo frame (mine has two 4"x6" photo spaces, and I got it from Target)

- A map of USA (or any country you live in)

- white card stock paper

- Marker pen

First, print out the map on a photo paper matching your frame's dimensions. Mine got cut at the West Coast, but that is OK - imperfection is the perfect 'handmade' touch!

Then mark  all the places you have lived with your significant other with a little heart! This is the first half of my frame!

For the bottom half, write a heart felt note that has a special meaning for your relationship!

For me, my journey started in a new country, away from the rest of my family. Over the years we changed states, we changed towns, we changed houses, but he is the one who makes me feel 'rooted'! In him, I always find my home.

To make make this Valentine day extra special, I assembled a little gift basket for him. BTW, my husband loves dark chocolate and I found small little boxes at Target that are perfect to add special sweetness in your Valentine's Day gifts!

Well, he knows how much I love shoes, so I am sure he appreciates the sentiment! :-)

I rounded up my gift basket with fun things that bring love, passion, closeness and intimacy in our relationship! Really, this gift basket is partly a 'gift' for me too!:-) Like these K-Y® Love products (K-Y® Love Passion & K-Y® Love Sensuality) exclusively available at Target for Valentine's day.  For limited time, you can get 10% off on new K-Y® Love products via Target Cartwheel coupon! Hurry, the coupon expires 2/14! YOu can find  K-Y® products right in the feminine care aisle. 

 After all, the best gift is love and togetherness! Always.

Do you do DIY gifts for your significant other?  I'd love to hear your V-day DIY gift ideas!

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