These days, We all are concerned a lot about eating the right food. Starting from the supermarket shelves, we reach out for products labeled “gluten-free” and “all-natural.” etc. Well, When you think that one must eat foods that contain natural ingredients; shouldn’t the same apply to your skincare? Most skincare products available today have parabens in them. Though, cosmetics regulatory has accepted to include parabens in skincare products for many years, recent researches have shown that exposure to parabens may cause reproductive issues, and are also linked to an increased risk of cancer. It’s important to look for skincare that’s free of harmful chemicals, irritants, preservatives, allergens etc.In today’s post I am introducing another fabulous Indian Skincare brand I came across.
Fiducia Botanicals is an all natural handcrafted Indian skincare brand which focuses on the use of high performance active ingredients, They have a variety of skincare products to suit every skintype and address every skin concern.
Lemongrass Foaming Cleanser – INR 550
Lemongrass foaming cleanser is a natural alternative to chemical-laden soaps. This natural oil balancing cleanser effectively gets rid of dirt, oil, and excess oil without leaving skin dry.
It’s enriched with lemongrass, that contains natural astringent properties. Made with a natural , mild and non-ionic surfactant which is obtained from a combination of coconut based fatty alcohols and sugar , it produces a gentle foam which is non drying and suits sensitive and acne-prone skin as well.
After a few times of using this product, I’ve noticed that my face has become softer and my breakouts have subsided. No dryness noticed after suing this. I love the refreshing lemongrass smell, and the face wash is gentle to the eyes. It doesn’t foam much like other face cleansers that I have. But, Love that it make my face squeaky clean without stripping moisture.
Fiducia Botanicals Lemongrass Foaming Cleanser retails for INR 550 and can be purchased here
Floral Facial Mist – INR 250
Fiducia Botanicals Floral facial mist is made of pure hydrosols of rose otto , geranium , lavender and tea tree. Its 100% natural with no additional synthetic chemicals.
The spray nozzle is perfect. I love to spritz it several times during the day. Face instantly feel refreshed and clean. It gives a cooling effect to face and the natural aroma is very calming and soothing. This floral mist instantly refreshes, hydrates and tones your skin leaving your skin scented with the natural and luxurious scent of Roses, Tea Tree, Geranium and Lavender.
Rose water is a natural astringent and it balances and restores skin’s PH level. This amazing mist helps tighten pores as well. Tea Tree helps calm down irritated or acne prone skin. It’s alcohol-free and its best for oily or acne-prone skin. Overall, a refreshing spritz that can be used to refresh the skin at any time of the day.
Floral Facial Mist retails for INR 250 and can be purchased here
Pore Minimizing Facial Toner – INR 450
Toners will help eliminate excess oil and shine from face, thereby preventing breakouts, and keep pores from getting clogged, thereby making them appear smaller.
Fiducia Botanicals Pore Minimising Toner is made with pure hydrosols of peppermint , tea tree and helichrysum that deep cleanses pores and tighten them. It contains salicylic acid , d panthenol and aloe vera , which calm down irritated skin, soothe any ongoing inflammation , remove excess sebum and dirt to reveal a clearer skin.
Soak a cotton pad with the toner and gently wipe it all over your face after cleansing with soft upward strokes. Avoid contact with eyes. Though I like the floral facial mist. I am not a fan of this toner. I always forever love Pixi glow tonic as it has glycolic acid. I like a exfoliating toner and I have been using that for so many years now.
Fiducia Botanicals Pore Minimising Toner retails for INR 450 and can be purchased here
Daily Brightening Concentrate – INR 1000
Fiducia Botanicals Daily Brightening Concentrate has a gel kind of consistency is made with soothing rose hydrosol , aloe vera , and allantoin. It’s designed to improve skin texture. Contains high performance active ingredients such as hyaluronic acid , d panthenol , niacinamide, seabuckthorn extract and alpha arbutin , It will even out your skin tone , fade away dark spots and hyper pigmentation and provide complete skin hydration with daily usage.
Honestly in Indian market I have never seen a product with alpha arbutin, niacinamide, hyaluronic acid combination with other natural ingredients. This product works like a charm. I could see a difference on some of the acne spots that I had. You’d need a tiny amount every time and I recommend using it at night. You can also apply this is a spot gel and layer your moisturizer afterwards. It suits all skin types. Be it oily , combination , sensitive , acne prone , dry or mature skin. This an oil free formulation nourishes your skin.
Ingredients — niacinamide , allantoin , rose hydrosol and aloe Vera helps in soothing your skin and great for combatting redness or inflammation.
Alpha arbutin and seabuckthorn is used for their natural properties to brighten skin tone and fight dullness.
D panthenol is used for its excellent wound healing properties and regular usage of this ingredient is great for improving skin texture and give you a flawless complexion.
It has everything you would want in a face serum. This is one of my favorite product from the brand. Especially, for Indian summers, This gel based oil free formulation is the best option. This light weight concentrate retails for INR 1000 and can be purchased from here
Argan & Rosehip Facial Lotion – INR 1150
Made with organic Argan Oil , organic rosehip seed oil and organic lavender essential oil along with pure hydrosols of rose otto and geranium Fiducia Botanicals Argan & Rosehip Facial Lotion hydrates your skin without making the skin greasy.
It’s a super light weight face lotion and it’s very hydrating on skin as well. it has a pleasant natural fragrance and it didn’t irritate my skin too. It goes well underneath makeup as well.
If you are looking for a light weight hydrating day lotion that is made of natural herbal blends and contains no harmful chemicals. Fiducia Botanicals Argan & Rosehip Facial Lotion is perfect for you. It retails for INR 1150 and can be purchased here
Hemp & Rose Otto Facial Lotion – INR 950
Made with hemp seed oil , black cumin seed oil and pure hydrosols of rose otto and tea tree. Fiducia Botanicals Hemp & Rose Otto Facial lotion is excellent for oily and acne prone skin.
It helps in replenishing lost moisture and prevents further acne and soothes inflammation due to it being rich in linoleic acid. Its non comodogenic , so it wont clog your pores. Enriched with licorice and hibiscus extracts , this also helps in lightening of acne scars.
The Facial Lotion has a slightly thicker consistency than the Argan and Rosehip Face Lotion. It gets absorbed within minutes and doesn’t leave face greasy. I like the natural fragrance. It nourishes the face well and is very hydrating to be used as a night face lotion.
If you have a acne prone skin, You might want to try this facial lotion with hemp seed oil. Hemp seed oil can be used for almost all skin types it works especially well for those with oily acne prone skin. Hemp seed oil has a comedogenic rating of zero, meaning that it has zero chance of breaking you out or clogging your pores. It balances skin and its sebum (oil) production. It sits well under makeup too. High recommend checking this out Fiducia Botanicals Hemp & Rose Otto Facial lotion you have oily/acne prone skin.
Fiducia Botanicals Hemp & Rose Otto Facial lotion retails for INR 950 and can be purchased here
De-puffing under eye cream – INR 500
I haven’t used this eye cream for a longer period to see if it live upto its claim. I seems promising by looking at its ingredients. Fiducia Botanicals De-Puffing Eye Cream is made with organic moringa oil and sacha inchi oil and enriched with extracts of green coffee, cucumber , turmeric and coenzyme Q10 , it claim to lighten the dark circles and tighten the under eye skin in a matter of weeks.
Texture wise, it’s quite light weight and it sinks into the under eye area without leaving any greasiness. I like the packaging of this. Usually, under eye creams are always in a small tub packaging. I like the fact that it’s easy to dispense using the pump. The ingredients of this eye cream is very impressive. It hydrates the under eye area very well.
If you are looking for a all-natural list of ingredients eye cream, You’d want to give this a try. I am planning to gift this to a family member as I have no plans to switch my under eye skincare products.
Fiducia Botanicals De-Puffing Eye Cream retails for INR 500 and can be purchased here
Lavender Cream Cleanser – INR 600
If you have been following me since a while, You might already know my love for cream cleansers. Especially, natural ones that I use to give my face a uplifting massage, melt down makeup and wash off and follow with a second hot cloth cleanse. This product is one of my favorite from the brand.
Fiducia Botanicals Lavender Cream Cleanser is a oil and butter based cream cleanser which nourish your skin. It’s very gentle on skin.
I scoop a little of this creamy goodness and massage all over my face in circular motions. It dissolve all of the makeup and grime and I wipe it off using a warm muslin cloth and wash off the product and use a gentle cleanser and follow up with the moisturizer. Love that it don’t strip off my skin’s natural moisture. Leaves the skin clean, hydrated and soft
Enriched with the powerful cleansing action of organic coconut oil and a natural non-ionic surfactant , nourishing unrefined cocoa butter and pure essential oils of lavender , palmarosa and cedar wood , this is one product that everyone must have.
Fiducia Botanicals Lavender Cream Cleanser retails for INR 600 and can be purchased here
Lemongrass Body Lotion – INR 600
Made with 100% Organic rose, calendula and lavender macerated sunflower oil and enriched with hibiscus and pomogranate extracts to give skin a powerful boost of hydration while the delicate aroma of lemongrass takes over your senses
This is a refreshing body lotion that doesn’t leave greasiness after application. However, it’s for normal body types. In heavy winters I find it not sufficient for hydration and I always reached out for a thick body butter. If you have a extremely dry skin, this is not for you. If you are looking for a light body lotion for summers, this is perfect in my opinion.
It smells refreshing too. the glass bottle with pump dispenser makes it easier to take the product every time you want it. You would need quite a few pumps for your entire body area. You’d get only little amount every time you click the pump. It’s not travel friendly though because of the glass packaging.
Fiducia Lemongrass Body Lotion retails for INR 600 and can be purchased here
Rejuvenating glow facial oil serum – INR 800
Made with organic cold pressed oils of Argan , rosehip , pumpkin seed and chaulmogra oil. Fiducia Botanicals Rejuvenating Glow Facial Oil claim to improve skin tone with regular use. Enriched with high performance anti aging ingredients like organic pomegranate seed oil , carrot seed oil and organic black seed oil makes it a magical potion for mature skin types. Chaulmoogra contains an active ingredient known as hydnocarpic acid, which is an excellent antimicrobial agent. It can be used to treat eczema, acne etc.
One drop for oily skin and two drops for normal to dry skin is recommended.
Due to pollution and dehydration or ageing; Skin tend to look dull and lack lustre. You can apply few drops of this facial oil every night on damp skin or mix a drop with your favourite moisturizer. It helps in defying early signs of aging and pigmentation and repairs your skin while your sleep.
My mom loves to use this for a face massage before going to bed. She says, it’s very relaxing to massage it all over the face and neck. It’s a light weight night face oil.
Argan oil is best for moisturizing, softening, and plumping the skin. Pumpkin seed oil (PSO) is rich in vitamin E, zinc, omega 3- and 6- fatty acids as well as antioxidants, therefore it has tremendous benefits for the skin in terms of retaining moisture, fighting free radicals and maintaining a youthful appearance. Rosehip oil contains a wealth of essential fatty acids, including linoleic and linolenic acid. Fatty acids help to keep cell walls strong so that they retain moisture.
Fiducia Rejuvenating Glow Facial Serum retails for INR 800 and can be purchased here
Everlasting Youth Prickly Pear Moisturizer – INR 1500
Fiducia Botanicals Everlasting Youth moisturizer is made using organic prickly pear seed oil and apricot oil along with high performance anti aging extracts of rosehip , seabuckthorn and coenzyme Q10. Desgned to give your skin a youthful complexion and glow by decreasing any premature signs of aging. Enriched with pure essential oils of helichrysum , carrot seed, neroli , cedarwood and fennel seed , this is a powerhouse for all essential vitamins and antioxidants.
My mom is currently using this moisturizer and she quite like it. She use it as a night cream. She says, it’s thick in consistency and sinks into the skin. Provides enough hydration to the face.
If you are looking for a good anti-ageing cream that’s made of natural ingredients, it’s a good choice. It’s smells natural and didn’t irritate her skin. She says, it’s quite expensive for a night cream. But considering the active and rare ingredients, It’s worth trying. She didn’t notice any remarkable difference on her skin. But, it’s a feel good cream according to her. It nourishes mature skin well and gives a plumpy, hydrated feel to the skin.
Fiducia Botanicals Everasting Youth Prickly Pear Moisturizer is priced at INR 1500 and can be purchased here
Overall, these skincare & body products from India are amazing! You can mix and match various products to follow the 5 step skincare routine – Cleanse, Tone, Hydrate, Moisturize, Eye & Lip Care. Fiducia is an all natural handcrafted skincare brand which focuses on the use of high performance active ingredients. These Products contain carrier oils, essentials oils and botanical extracts etc. Do a patch test before using if you have sensitive skin. My personal favorites are Daily Brightening Concentrate, Hemp & Rose Otto Facial Lotion, Lavender Cream Cleanser, Floral Mist. Do try them and let me know how you like them.
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I have used the hemp and Rose Otto lotion and loved it. Nice pics ????