Auromere Tulsi-Neem Handcrafted Soap
My soap review of today is Auromere handcrafted soap from India. Auromere Ayurvedic Imports has many beauty products from India based on Ayurvedic concepts. You can find their products in many health food stores, but it’s also available online too.
This soap is for the “VATA-PITTA” Ayurveda type.
“This formula combines 18 highly recommended Ayurvedic herbal extracts and oils used for centuries by Ayurvedic specialists in skin-care preparations. Neem, a natural emollient and antiseptic, has toning and soothing properties while Tulsi, known as the Holy Basil of India, purifies and protects the skin from environmental damage.” - Auromere
The reason I wanted to try this is because I’ve always wanted to try handmade soap with neem oil. After hearing so much good uses of this oil, I had to see for myself.
When I found neem oil at an India grocery store and gave it a sniff - the smell was so strong! It reminded me of tea tree oil (originating from Australia). I can only deal with tea tree oil if it’s mix with a minty scent.
Pukka Herbs notes, “The roots, bark, leaves and seeds all have medicinal properties and are used for a multitude of purposes; in Sanskrit it is known as sarva roga nivarini, which means ‘the curer of all ailments.”
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