Challenges in using natural products

Now a days many people are acknowledging the importance of herbal or natural products. They are realizing chemical based products are harmful for them whether consumed internally or applied externally. Swami Ramdev ji has done a tremendous job in creating awareness about the rich Ayurvedic base of India. People are now recognising the fact that if their body feels any imbalance from its natural state, then healing is also in the nature itself. There is a reason why nettle plant is always beside dock leaves, a spinach like plant, as the former stings and the latter heals. However, using natural products has its own challenges.

In this modern era, we always feel short of time for self care. We have been so used to instant results caused by chemicals that it becomes difficult for us to opt for natural products. One needs patience and perseverance while using herbal things. Usually, we start using natural herbs & products only after we have damaged our skin , hair and health. At this stage sometimes it gets too late to recover. Since, we as brand Yauvanya deal in hair and skin care products, we interact daily with our customers who complain about hair loss and are looking for quick fix solution to reverse the damage. We suggest them to use Herbal mix consisting of Bhringraj, Brahmi , Amla and other herbs. Although these herbs are extremely useful and good for stopping hair loss, but to consider them as magical, which will somehow immediately reverse the hairloss that has occurred, is misplaced. So , our effort through our brand is to make people aware of this hard fact of life well in advance and encourage them to use natural products before the damage has been done. If middle aged people are facing these problems at least their children should not. For children its not easy to understand. We are facing this challenge with our children also. For example, they do not want to wash their hair with shampoo made up of amla reetha shikakai, as it does not have any fragrance or froth unlike chemical based shampoos. They do not want to use Neem powder or Amba haldi based natural face pack for acne but will instead go in for instant acne removal creams without knowing that actually that will harm their skin in the long run. As a fashion or style, young girls go to beauty parlours to get their hair colored with harmful chemicals. Even men do. People find it tedious to use henna/indigo for coloring hair naturally since it takes few hours for the whole process and getting the exact desired color tone is difficult, but atleast pure 100% natural product will not harm your hair.

In the nut shell, if you want your body to retain its youth over extended periods , start using natural/herbal products. Read and understand the ingredients of whatever you are buying. Patience and the consistency in choosing and using such products are the only two things required on your part, leave the rest to nature.

Go Natural !!!

Stay tuned to my blogs and experiences......

YAUVANYA STORY

In growing up days, without having much knowledge, I used to apply different face packs prepared by my elder sister, with multani-mitti or besan as the key ingredients. Also, I used to see my father using natural shampoo made with amla, reetha, shikakai to arrest hairfall. Now at this stage of our lives, after realizing the importance of these natural homemade recipes, we (me and my spouse) decided to start our own venture, leaving our corporate jobs. We wanted to make people aware of natural, pure and raw things, and also make available, good quality products under our brand Yauvanya.

Our Motto – Make People Love Themselves

Yauvanya means youthfulness and to stay young by being close to nature. By introducing various hair and skin related products using natural ingredients, we have been personally trying to educate people to go in for chemical free products. Because of our personal experiences, we can empathize with people, when they complain about hair loss, premature greying, dandruff, blemishes, wrinkles, pigmentation, acne etc, due to frequent use of chemical based products. We encourage them to use natural products and make them aware about the challenges of using natural products, as people looking for instantaneous results often lose patience.

We commenced our journey by introducing Indigo Powder under Yauvanya Brand, an excellent 100% natural alternative to hair dyes. This product was the result of my search for natural hair color when I saw my first grey hair. We launched it in US for online shoppers and got tremendous reviews. This gave momentum to our brand. We felt happy that we had many like-minded people. We approached farmers directly to ensure best possible quality. We researched and consulted experts, kept on adding products. One such product was Yauvanya Anti-hairfall Hair Care Pack which gives you an opportunity to make your own herbal shampoo at home and helps you fight hair-loss, if used regularly. Another great addition was Yauvanya Jadi Buti Mix – a combination of 11 traditional herbs, to make your own healthy herbal hair oil. In our endeavor to bring the best to our customers from across the globe, we are importing Black Moroccan Beldi Soap directly from Morocco. Another great product is African Raw Shea Butter which is made out of shea nuts grown in Africa. Today, there are more than 35 such traditional and exotic products that make their space in Yauvanya’s portfolio.

Profit is only one dimension for us. We also desire that our venture should blend seamlessly in the environment in which it exists, so that it is more sustainable and meaningful to the society at large. We took a decision to make needy and under privileged women as part of our team. We hired young married girls from our neighborhood, who were given an opportunity to indulge in something productive and also gain financially. We trained them and they turned out to be very efficient and sincere workforce for us. They consider this venture as their own and contribute to our efforts to improve upon existing products and introduce new products.

By grace of God and goodwill of our loyal customers, Yauvanya has become a byword for quality and has a footprint in more than 12 countries.

REGULAR OILING OF HAIR is MUST !!!!

Most people are guilty of damaging their hair in initial years either because of carelessness or because of ignorance regarding the right products to use :)

Most common hair styling and hair care solutions in the market are chemical based and do a lot of harm to your hair. The positive thing is people are getting aware nowadays of natural products which are available and are willing to try them.

I always advise people that its never too late to start something, to keep yourself and your hair healthy. All you need is a bit of patience and perseverance which are essential when using 100% natural products.

Mostly people are worried about greying of hair and that too prematurely. Often this is a direct result of using wrong products laden with chemicals. One such natural product is Indigo leaf powder which when used in tandem with Henna gives a range of shades from brown to black. The more you use indigo the darker is your hair shade. I too had never applied henna earlier but now I use Indigo Leaf Powder along with pure Henna powder and am very happy with the results. The brown shade that I get merges beautifully with my black hair. 

Moreover, I have started applying oil once a week (inspite of having oily hair) and that too oil full of natural herbs. My hair gets conditioned and with lesser use of shampoo, the colour of my hair also gets retained for a longer time.

Hope, my experience will be of value to you and wishing you all happy hair days :):)

Looking forward to your queries/ questions and suggestions.........

Jadi Buti Mix for Hair Oil

General queries regarding this hair oil / tonic :

Mix of Herbs present in this bottle will help strengthen hair, support scalp health, improve hair thickness and stimulate the hair growth cycle resulting in controlling dandruff and hair loss. This mixture will add shine to the dull hair while preventing premature greying of hair.

Why should we use sesame oil when it is hot especially in summers  - the best quality is in its hotness only as it transfers the herbs nutrients into the scalp skin. Also, to balance out its hotness, we have added amla in it which acts as a coolant. Also, Sesame oil is popularly used for hair growth and to maintain scalp health. It is enriched with Vitamin E, B complex, and minerals such as magnesium, calcium, phosphorus and protein that strengthens the hair from the roots and deeply nourishes.

You are most welcome to add coconut oil as well, as per your liking. It is equally beneficial as it also contains vitamins and essential fatty acids which nourish the scalp and hair follicles.

Please note that it is not a hair treatment. It will not cure any genetic hair disease / problem. 

Amla Reetha Shikakai - Shampoo DIY Kit

 After getting immense response for Yauvanya's Home Made Shampoo DIY kit, I asked few of my customers how they are finding this product. They are happy using it and also they find it exciting to make this shampoo at home. With regular use their hair fall and dandruff has greatly reduced.

After all, who minds little patience and effort if it is natural, pure and healthy !!!

For benefit of everyone I am answering some common customer queries : 

• Initially when you apply the liquid some people may feel that their hair have become rough but once rinsed thoroughly their hair will become smooth.
• While preparing this shampoo, boil it till the mixture is reduced to half its original volume.
• Also you can store the liquid residue in a bottle for some days.

Uses of Orange Peel

So, here I am again..... continuing with the discussion on Orange peel.

I know that everyone wants to glow while having a party and look the most beautiful young lady ,that too WITHOUT using any CHEMICALS. If I am right in thinking this, then I wish to share with you all the not very well known facts about Orange Peel on the basis of my experience .........You can use it in different ways to enhance and brighten up your skin. Your skin will start glowing, will remove black heads and white heads, will cleanse your skin, and you will feel a lot fresher than before with many many more benefits which won't even fit on your fingers if you start counting them!!!

How to use it ?
So here are some most common methods of using Orange Peel:- 
1.It can be mixed with yogurt/ honey for dry skin and stubborn tan.
2.It can be mixed with Multani Mitti (Fuller's Earth) and plain water / rose water FOR OILY SKIN.
3.It can also be mixed with Multani Mitti , sandalwood powder and lime water FOR ACNE PRONE SKIN.


Can be used as face wash, face pack and exfoliator. Can also be used as face masks for premature ageing skin.

                                        
In addition to its benefits for skin , it is also extremely useful for hair and scalp as it removes the dandruff and oiliness effectively. 


Yauvanya has come up with a beautiful product which brings to you the goodness of Orange peel in the form of a face pack.

Stay tuned for more updates. Suggestions and queries are welcome.

  

Wish you a very happy New Year and Merry Christmas

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SKIN of ORANGE is good for YOUR SKIN !!

Since my childhood, I have been hearing that natural products are good for our health and skin and as my personal experience goes, actually they are. All fruits and vegetables, mostly all their parts have one value or the other, its just that one needs to explore which is beneficial for him/her and in what way.

Lets take orange for example. We all know it is full of Vitamin C, refreshingly juicy and tasty fruit. But, do you know its peel has its own significance ? Yes, it really has !!

 

Has anyone used Orange Peel for Skin ? In my next blog I will share my experience of using it !

Yauvanya's Rose Glow Clay Face Pack

Hi Friends.....I am back after a long time :)

You guys wanna stay YOUNG and LOVE YOURSELF in front of mirror ?? Let me share with you a secret formula.....try Yauvanya's Rose Glow Face Pack.

It will not only give glow to your face , you will also feel fresh after using this. The beauty of this product is that it is 100% NATURAL and PURE. The ingredients like Multani mitti (Fuller's Earth), Rose powder and Turmeric powder have been used in this pack.

And I feel you all must be knowing the benefits of these ingredients, still I would just briefly write down.

Fullers's Earth - rich in Bentonite and Magnesium chloride
Absorbs excess oil from skin
Remedy for acne and blemishes
Removes dead cells etc

Rose Powder - which is rich in antioxidants along with Vitamin K,C and B
Cooling properties
Soothing Fragrance
Gently exfoliates skin
Antibacterial properties
Natural sunscreen & sunburn soother etc

Turmeric Powder
Antiseptic properties
Slows down formation of fine lines and wrinkles i.e. delays ageing etc

PRECAUTIONS : In case of sensitive skin or allergies, kindly take medical advice before using.

So, here we go !! RECENTLY LAUNCHED Face Pack !! Try it out !!

Benefits of Amla powder with or without Henna (Mehndi)

A common reason for hair problems is a deficiency of Vitamin C. However, one need not despair. It is found abundantly in Amla (Indian Gooseberry). Amla is a panacea for almost all your hair problems.

Benefits :
Cures hair loss
Regains hair strength and lustre
Stops premature greying
Kills dandruff
Acts as hair conditioner
Enhances natural color when used with henna

A common use procedure:
> Make a smooth paste by mixing roughly 2 teaspoons of amla powder with warm water.
> Then add equal quantity of yoghurt  i.e. 2 teaspoons and also 1 teaspoon of honey to the mixture. Beat the mixture well and apply on your hair.
> Let it sit for 20-25 minutes before you wash it off with water.

It can also be combined with soapnut (Reetha) and acacia concinna (Shikakai), for a very good home made shampoo free of any sulphates and parabens.

Amla powder can also be combined with Henna (can be soaked with henna overnight) to tone down the reddish orange shade of henna. It helps prevent fading of indigo. Also, it prevents loosening of curls and waves.


IMPORTANT NOTE : NEVER ADD AMLA DIRECTLY WITH INDIGO AS IT WILL NOT ALLOW INDIGO TO RELEASE ITS DYE.

DON’T USE TEA, LEMON JUICE, OR APPLE CIDER VINEGAR IN ANY OF THE HENNA COLORS WHEN USING AMLA.

Home made shampoo DIY kit

Have you ever tried making shampoo at home - which would be chemical free , paraben free and sulphate free. On top of this, which would be extremely effective as anti - hair fall, conditioner and anti - dandruff. Try Yauvanya Anti Hairfall DIY shampoo kit ( https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075PPTLPR )

Well, the three main ingredients of this shampoo are

Reetha - Soapnut

Shikakai - Acacia Concinna

Amla - Indian Gooseberry

We have 100gms packets which will be sufficient for 2 hair wash. (can be repeated in 7-10 days)

Procedure - Take 50 gms of Yauvanya's shampoo mixture. Soak it overnight in around 500-600 ml of water. In the morning, boil the mixture to ensure all the goodness of the ingredients is released, and then cool it. When it comes to the room temperature, mash all the three with your hand till you get nice froth. Strain it and use the residue liquid to wash your hair.

Initially repeat after 7 days. Subsequently repeat after every 10 - 15 days.

I agree that it is little time consuming but then it has many benefits.

1) It is 100% natural, zero harmful chemicals, zero sulphates, zero parabens, no animal extracts,100% Vegan
2) It nourishes hair and makes them strong.
3) Eco-friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions on Hair Color(Henna/Indigo)

Dear All,

After coming across continuous queries and apprehensions regarding henna or indigo powder, I thought of writing them down.

Q) Why should we use henna or indigo powder over other color dyes ?
A)  Color dyes have one or the other chemical in them which damage the hair. Also , long term exposure to these chemicals cause allergic reactions to the skin. Whereas, henna or indigo powder, pure leaf powder, do not harm hair or skin. It also controls hair fall.

Q) What color does henna give ?
A) Used alone pure henna give orange/flaming red color.

Q) What color does indigo powder give ? Does it give black color ?
A)  Depending on the texture of hair and the usage, it gives light brown,dark brown or black color.
In rare cases, on first use, it may not give these shades, but with regular use, the color will get absorbed in your hair and grey/white shade will start reducing.

Q)  I have never used henna. I use only L'oreal. Can I start using henna ?
A)  Yes, you can. But you have to keep patience. It will take a month or two to reduce the effect of color dye and in turn, to get absorbed henna's or indigo's effect.

Q) Process is cumbersome and time consuming. Whereas color dyes are instantly effective, then why ?
A) There is no gain without pain. Ultimately health is more important and not convenience.

Q) What is the  best way to use indigo/henna ?
A) Everyone is having his / her method to use these powders. In most of the cases they use 1-step or 2-step process but ladies keep on trying different ways to get the optimum way as per their hair texture and suitability.

In my previous blogs I have mentioned the use procedure for Yauvanya indigo/henna. You may start with it, later you can customize as required.

Some of the add-ons that you can experiment with are coffee powder, amla powder, tea water,cloves etc.

Q) How frequently it is to be applied ?
A) Generally, 10-15 days gap in starting as it takes time for the color to get absorbed, then as per the need. Again varies from person to person.

Q) Can only indigo powder be used ? Or used only with henna ?
A) Yes, people use it both ways. Either with henna or alone. But mostly its effective after henna or mixed with henna as it tones down the orange / flaming red color of henna and gives nice shades of brown.

Q) Can indigo be mixed with any henna powder, like ozone henna or ayur henna powder ?
A) Yes, you can if you are confident that it is pure and no chemical is added in it.

Q) What is kali mehndi or black henna ? Some claim to be instantaneous.

A) As per our knowledge and experience, pure henna/mehndi as is the case with Yauvanya Henna powder, has only one color, i.e. orange/flaming red and cannot be instantaneous. You have to follow the procedure of soaking henna overnight, applying henna paste for 2-3 hours and so on.

All hennas that claim to be instantaneous or to give different shades ranging from golden to brown to black, are essentially henna powder based chemical dyes.

These are as harmful as normal chemical based hair colors/dyes.

Q) There is vast difference in prices of Henna Powder available on the net and in the market. How do we decide what to buy?

A) Ultimately it all depends on your experience, As a general rule, pure is costly. ☺☺☺

Yauvanya Amla Powder, our NEW product

Hi Friends,

After a huge demand of Yauvanya Henna powder and Yauvanya Indigo powder, we are coming up with our new product, Yauvanya AMLA POWDER.This is actually not a new thing in the market, as our indigo is, but still we believe in bringing out the quality products.

Since many years Amla or Indian Gooseberry has been in use due to its medicinal properties. Wait,wait.... don't get bored... I am not going in detail. 

I need your suggestions instead.....

We have been receiving repeated queries by our loyal customers for this powder. Amla is a versatile product which can be used for food or cosmetic purpose. We are planning to get the cosmetic one.

I need your valuable inputs regarding this product or any other product you desire to be introduced.

Waiting for your comments....