What's my stand on the Ingredients Debate? [Part - I]

Day in, day out, I receive many queries regarding usage of natural products or how to avoid chemicals in the products and, then, I read so many misconceptions on the ingredients and all. Ok, so, first of all, the biggest misconception is that we think we know a lot about the chemical compositions and we are good enough judges.

Always remember, "Too little knowledge is always dangerous, as well". Now, I don't remember why this whole chemicals being bad debate actually start but when I started blogging, even I was taken in with it. Ok, now there is another perspective - the choice of being Organic.

I prefer organic or natural things because they are environment friendly. But, by no means, I continue to support the ingredients debate. There are quite a lot of reasons for that. First, the philosophy of some natural brands is just blasphemous. 

"Your skin absorbs about 60-70% of what you put on it"

Do you honestly think that? I mean, ok, let's for one instance go back to the basics of why we need skin? Of course, to cover the skeleton and all. And, the other function being to eliminate the toxins and be a part of the excretion process, right? Oh, and also, to keep the bacteria and foreign bodies outside.

So, why would anyone claim that skin absorbs a staggering 60% of what you put on it? If so, why doesn't water get absorbed by the body? It should, right? By that statement, we should all be bloating externally!! The statement honestly makes no sense and companies which use this as the philosophy does sound dubious to me. 

Not to mention too publicly, one of my preferred brands also claims this. I realized it quite lately but I prefer the brand because I have seen the efficacy of the products and, thus, would ignore such claims. I like natural products and I think I have acquired a bit of knowledge to make a judgement on what I would LIKE to use than what I SHOULD use?

Oh btw, I don’t even mean to say that none of the chemicals are biodegradable. I think before we claim that, we should ponder on the fact that everything including human beings are made up of chemicals. So, we can’t really say no to chemicals. Don’t you think so? What do you say about the Ingredients Debate?

Kasturi Turmeric {Ingredient}

Turmeric is, I am pretty sure, high on everyone's DIY beauty list except for one fact that it leaves a really detestable yellow color on the skin. But, if used in lesser quantity and mixed with other flours, it generally has no side effect except leaving the skin absolutely glowing, right?

Recently, I was in a small fair-trade market where I spotted Kasturi turmeric being sold. I have to say it was quite heavily priced at 35 bucks for just 50gms. It need not be that expensive when India is home for the spice. Anyways, let me talk about it.

I have facial hair issues. Not so much as hirsutism but enough that it makes me irritated. So, I went for threading once last month after a lot of deliberation. Believe me, do not make that mistake if you have not done it YET! And, as you know turmeric is one of the best ingredients to lessen facial hair.

I mixed a spoon of the powder in water and applied in on the face. My face was on fire! It was exactly similar to the last time I used Banjara's product. I have totally striked off the product and brand from my buying list but actually the fault was mine.

Kasturi Turmeric is very very strong and should NEVER, EVER be used on face neat. Mix it with milk or curd or better yet besan or something else. My Gosh...that was my biggest beauty faux pas which I did not realize till it was too late.

But, I have to say that though it is believed it does not stain THAT much, it was quite enough to say that I do not think there was any difference in Kasturi Turmeric staining or normal turmeric stain! Anyways, after that horrifying skin burning incident, I mixed it with a face wash powder I had recently got. And, now, I can use it without burning my skin or needing to mix it with milk.

How much it has affected my facial hair is something I can not say because I had discontinued using it in between but I shall once at least use the product continuously for a month or two and let you know about the results. I had to leave it to test some products but after it is done, I shall get back to the routine. But, I have to say that those days I could see my skin glowing more than usual :)

Have you tried Kasturi Turmeric?

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