Forest Essentials Introduces their first ever Collection for MEN - Press Release

Press Note

Fresh, Classic Ayurvedic Facial Care for Men - Forest Essentials launches the much awaited collection

13th March 2014, New Delhi : Having pleased a discerning clientele that demands Quality and Authenticity, Forest Essentials introduces its Facial Care Collection for men.  An increasing trend towards the finest Skin Care specifically for men has been on the list of Forest Essentials’ Research & Development and was completed this year.

The collection, with a blend of sensuous Sandalwood Oil and tangy Orange Peel is designed to leave you with lightly scented, refreshed skin, day long. The brand introduces four basic essentials of a stylish, well groomed man in the collection, including:

·      Sandalwood & Orange Peel After Shave Spray, 100 ml, MRP 1295

·      Sandalwood & Orange Peel Shaving Cream, 200 gm, MRP 1250

·      Sandalwood & Orange Peel Facial Scrub, 100 gm, MRP 1395

·      Sandalwood & Orange Peel Hydrating Moisturiser, 200 ml, MRP 1575

About the collection:

1. Sandalwood & Orange Peel After Shave Spray: Alcohol free, transparent and refreshingly calming

Ayurvedic name: Shrikhand Avum Narangi

Active ingredients: Aqua (Water), Citrus Sinensis (Sweet Orange) Peel Extract, Glycyrrhiza glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Fresh Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) LEAF JUICE, Azadirachta Indica (Neem) Leaf Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Menthol, Ocimum Sanctum (Holy Basil) Leaf Extract, Cinnamomum Zeylanicum (Cinnamon) Bark Extract, Santalum Album (Sandalwood) Oil, Citric Acid

Specially designed to soothe and tone the skin after a shave, or anytime during the day to refresh and re-energize. The purifying properties of Sweet Orange and Sandalwood, combined with the moisturizing ability of fresh Aloe Vera Juice, refresh the skin and give instant rejuvenation. Calming  extracts of Basil and Licorice tone the skin and provide a cool soothing sensation while shielding it from environmental stress.

Direction of use: Apply a small amount on face after shaving to heal and refresh

2. Sandalwood and Orange Peel Shaving Cream - A light textured Cream leaving you with a smooth razor glide 

Ayurvedic name: Shrikhand Avum Narangi

Active ingredients: Aqua (Water), Citrus Sinensis (Sweet Orange) Peel, SAPINDUS TRIFOLIATUS (Reetha) FRUIT EXTRACT, Fresh ALOE BARBADENSIS (Aloe Vera) LEAF JUICE, Withania Somnifera (Ashwagandha) Root Extract, Pueraria Tuberosa (Vidarikand) Extract, Ocimum Sanctum (Holy Basil) Leaf Extract, Azadirachta Indica (Neem) Leaf Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Ginger (Zingiber Officinale) Root Extract, Santalum Album (Sandalwood) Paste, Menthol

Enriched with the revitalizing properties of fresh Sandalwood paste, fresh Citrus extracts and Aloe Vera juice, this shaving cream gently soothes and moisturizes the skin for a close and comfortable shaving experience. Antioxidant properties of Ginger, Neem and Vidarikand protect the skin.

Direction of use: Apply a small amount on wet skin; lather with shaving brush. Shave and rinse well.

3. Sandalwood & Orange Peel Facial Scrub – A Gentle exfoliator, with natural nourishing Walnut Seed Kernels and Orange Peel.

Ayurvedic name: Shrikhand Avum Narangi

Active ingredients:  Aqua (Water), Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Kernel Oil*, Fresh ALOE BARBADENSIS (Aloe Vera) LEAF JUICE, Orange Peel granules, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter,  Glycerin, Withania Somnifera (Ashwagandha) Root Extract, Citrus Sinensis (Sweet Orange) Peel Extract, Ocimum Sanctum (Holy Basil) Leaf Extract, Curcuma Aromatica (Kasturi Manjal) Rhizome Extract, Glycerol Monostearate, Emblica Officinalis (Amla) Fruit Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Santalum Album (Sandalwood) Oil

*Cold Pressed

This Ultra Rich Facial Scrub, with oil rich Orange Peel acts as an effective scrubbing agent and gently removes dead skin cells and other impurities. The scrub is enriched with Sandalwood Oil and Shea Butter that help in maintaining the skin’s natural moisture levels. Antioxidant properties of Ashwagandha and Kasturi Manjal reduce the ill effects of free radicals, leaving the skin deeply cleansed, clear and smooth.

Direction of use: Apply a small amount on damp skin and rub gently to cleanse. Rinse well

4. Sandalwood & Orange Peel Hydrating Moisturizer- Deeply soothing with Aloe and Barley Protein extracts

Ayurvedic name: Shrikhand Avum Narangi

Active ingredients: Aqua (Water), Prunus Amygdalus (Almond) Kernel Oil*, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil*, Glycerin, Withania Somnifera (Ashwagandha) Root Extract, Citrus Sinensis (Sweet Orange) Peel Extract, Ocimum Sanctum (Holy Basil) Leaf Extract, Glycerin, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Fresh Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice, Hydrolyzed Barley Protein, Vetiveria Zizanoides (Vetiver) Root Extract, Santalum Album (Sandalwood) Oil

*Cold Pressed

Easily absorbed, this traditional Ayurvedic formulation provides essential nutrients to the skin, restoring its natural firmness and hydration. Antioxidant properties of Basil and Ashwagandha reduce harmful effects of free radicals while effectively improving the overall skin texture and tone. Moisturizing and healing properties of Barley Protein and Aloe Vera and Cane Sugar are blended for their unique properties of attracting and retaining moisture in the skin.

Direction of use: Apply a small amount on face and neck after regular cleansing and toning

**

Availability

The products are available at all Forest Essentials Stores across the country and are also available at www.forestessentialsindia.com.

About the brand

Forest Essentials is an Authentic Traditional Ayurvedic Skin Care Brand. A pioneer in the Luxury Ayurvedic segment, today it has become the quintessential Indian Beauty Brand where secrets of ancient Ayurveda have been brought to life through pain-staking research and made available to modern day customers. It has the unique feature of being involved in the conception, formulation, manufacture, and sale of the products only through Company owned stores.

In the year 2008, Estee Lauder and Forest Essentials formed a strategic partnership where the Estee Lauder Group acquired a minority stake in the Brand, making Forest Essentials the first Indian Brand in their prestigious roster of global players. The Company has since expanded the repertoire of its offerings in the Facial care, Body care, Hair care, and Wellness categories.

Forest Essentials is also the leading supplier to the most prestigious luxury hotel chains in India including The Taj and The Oberoi Group of Hotels. Today, since its inception in the year 2001, Forest Essentials retails from 29 Company owned retail stores across the country.

L'OCCITANE launches its New Immortelle Brightening Range - Press Release

This March, L’Occitane En Provence launches its new Immortelle Brightening Range from the extracts of Immortelle and Bellis Perennis 

- Two flowers of light, dedicated to youthful skin 

20th March 2014, New Delhi: L’OCCITANE, a true art de vivre devoted to your skin's well-being, launches its New Immortelle Brightening Range, combining the exceptional properties of two very special flowers, caressed by the rare light that shines on the Provencal landscape. It breathes new life into nature, restoring all its energy. Its brightness revives the skin, which also feels tired and devitalized, enveloping it in freshness.

Capturing the essence of this beautiful springtime light, L’OCCITANE En Provence has combined the benefits of two carefully selected flowers - Immortelle and Bellis Perennis .The Brightening Immortelle range combines Immortelle Essential Oil, which has exceptional anti-ageing properties with brightening Bellis Perennis, to help keep skin youthful, glowing and even- toned. The new Brightening Immortelle Ritual includes three new highly concentrated and light expert products. Adding on to their Immortelle Brightening high-performance, skincare ritual of cleansing, moisturizing, and protection, this potent range, dedicated to youthful, luminous skin, is now more complete than ever.

- Organic Immortelle Essential oil from Corsica, with patented effectiveness, helps to smooth lines and wrinkles and firm the skin.

- Bellis Perennis, whose flower yield a brightening extract, gives the skin a texture that glows with youth.

Please find the product information below:

NEW FORMULA

Brightening Essence

1. Brightening Essence - with Corsican Immortelle and Bellis Perennis

The new Brightening Essence formula contains an even greater concentration of active molecules, for high - performance brightening and radiance- boosting action. With its fresh, aqueous texture, this serum sinks effortlessly into the skin, helping to reveal its luminosity. By acting on pigmentation, it helps reduce and prevent the appearance of all types of dark spots*, for a more even - tones complexion.

A tip from the make-up artist - Mix a few drops of Brightening Essence with your foundation or BB cream to add a touch of radiance. Whatever the light conditions, your complexion will glow as it catches the light.

BRIGHT NEW IDEAS

Brightening Touch Targeted Corrector and Eye Care & Mask Duo Brightening Correction - two new skincare saviours you can slip into your handbag and use anytime, anywhere.

2. Brightening Touch Targeted Corrector 

A lightweight, non- oily, tinted texture that blends seamlessly into the skin. This non-drying formula acts immediately to help reduce the appearance of all types of dark spots* and restore luminosity. Signs of fatigue fade away. Even dark spots seem to disappear. The complexion looks perfectly even, with the natural glow of youth.

Tip - Apply on bare skin or after make- up. The brush allows for easy and precise application. Immediately, skin irregularities are concealed and areas of shadow are brightened (dark circles, hollow of the chin, lip contour and sides of the nose).

3. Eye Care & Mask Duo Brightening Correction

This multi - purpose, triple - action formula can be used as a daily eye cream or an eye - contour mask. Its moisturizing gel - cream texture melts on the skin, helping to relax and soothe the eyes, while the metallic applicator gives an instant feeling of freshness. Areas of shadow are softened. The skin around the eyes is smoother and brighter. The eyes look refreshed, radiant and rested.

Tip - Not only does this product <<save>> the skin, it also has a prevention action. When used as a mask, it revitalizes the eyes in just 10 min - so its ideal after a short night or before a long one!

BRIGHTENING IMMORTELLE - Complete Range

High - Performance, Anti- Ageing, Brightening Skincare

I) CLEANSE 

1. Brightening Foaming Cleanser – Rs1725

Cleanser 

Cream texture, soap-free formula. Cleanses and removes make-up without drying the skin.

2. Brightening Water - Rs1700

Toner (Alcohol-free)

Removes traces of make-up and helps tone the skin.

3. Brightening Instant Exfoliator - Rs2500

Facial exfoliator 

Gel texture that transforms into a lotion. Helps purify and smooth the skin and even out the skin tone.

II) CARE

4. Brightening Essence <New Formula> - Rs4290

Serum

Fresh and Light texture. Boosts the effectiveness of the Cream. Immediately helps smooth, brighten and even out skin tone. 

5. Eye Care & Mask Duo Brightening Correction <New> - Rs2900

Targeted Care

Fresh and smooth gel - cream texture. Helps to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and dark spots and brighten the eye area.

6. Brightening Touch Targeted Corrector <New> - Rs2350

Targeted Care

Tinted formula. Helps to correct and conceal all types of dark spots* in the sweep of a brush.

III) MOISTURIZE

7. Brightening Moisture Cream – Rs3890

Moisturizing care 

Gel - cream texture. Helps to smooth, brighten and even out skin tone.

IV) PROTECT

8. Brightening Shield SPF 40 – Rs3890

Protective Lotion

Non - Oily texture. Helps to smooth and brighten the skin while protecting against UV rays.

9. Brightening Hand Care SPF 20 – Rs1950

Targeted Care

Non - oily, fluid texture. Helps to smooth and even out skin tone on the hands and protect against UV rays.

OTHERS

10. Brightening Mist – Rs1290

11. Brightening 3D Mask – Rs2310

An intensive treatment that smoothes, evens and brightens the complexion. Combining Organic Immortelle Essential Oil and Daisy Extract for an anti-aging action and a brightening effect. Its 3D shape fits the facial contour and neck area perfectly. The skin is brighter and more even-toned for a youthful glow.

12. Brightening Moisture Mask – Rs4300

The Brightening Moisture Mask is an intensive treatment that immediately gives skin a real hydration and brightening bath to help to preserve its youthful glow. Its thirst-quenching, fresh, blue creamy gel formula

* Dark spots due to sun exposure and skin ageing

About L’OCCITANE

The story begins in Provence, in 1976, when L’OCCITANE was created by Olivier Baussan...

Drawing inspiration from Mediterranean cultures, he developed skincare products and fragrances that were natural and authentic, effective and deliciously appealing. L’OCCITANE brings together nature and research, following the principles of phytotherapy. L’OCCITANE creates patented natural complexes and test the effectiveness and tolerance of the formulas under medical supervision.

Ever since it was founded in 1976, L’OCCITANE has nurtured simple values: authenticity, respect, sensoriality and continual improvement. This is more than a philosophy: it is a commitment. Inspired and nurtured by encounters and journeys, the brand has grown and developed, always working with committed producers who insist on the highest standards.

Availability

The products are available at all L’OCCITANE Stores across the country and are also available at in.loccitane.com

Store Details

New Delhi 

69 A, Khan Market

Ph: 011 43084695

DLF Promenade Mall

Ground Floor, Vasant Kunj

Ph: 011 41042450

Select Citywalk

Ground Floor, Saket

Ph: 011 41096368

Mumbai

1st Floor, Palladium Mall

Ph: 022 40043884

  

Upper Ground Floor, Phoenix Market City Mall

L.B.S Marg, Kurla

Ph: 022 61801212

Bangalore

First Floor, UB City

Ph:080 41608382

Kolkata

First Floor, Quest

Ph: 033 22870630

Pune

Ground Floor, Koregaon Park Plaza

Ph: 020 30530106

Upper Ground Floor, Phoenix Market City Mall

Ph: 020 66890682

         

Chandigarh

Ground Floor, Elante Mall,

Ph: 0172 5002241

Also available in the following departmental stores:

Delhi - Shoppers Stop, Rajouri Garden District Centre

Mumbai – Shoppers Stop, Juhu

Kolkata – Shoppers Stop, South City Mall

Bangalore – Shoppers Stop, Koramangala and Debenhams Orion Mall

How to disable and remove links in comments in blogger

Disabling the hyperlinks in the comment section in blogger blog is quite essential to avoid spammy links accumulating in the comments. Even the unnatural links in the comment section can affect the SEO ranking of your blog. Hence it is required to remove the links from comment section. If you do this, you do not need to worry much about comment moderation. You can also stop the spammy people spam your blog.

Some people make spammy comments in your blog with unnatural links to their website just to make backlinks and get the page rank from your blog. When your blog grows bigger and bigger, lot of people just enter comments to create spam links.

How To remove links from blogger comments:

1. Go To 'Blogger' and open your blog.

2. Click on 'Template' in the left side bar.

3. Click on 'Edit HTML'.

4. Search for the text '</body>'

5. Copy paste the below code just above it.

<script src='https://ajax.googleapis.com/ajax/libs/jquery/1.8.3/jquery.min.js'/> <script>$('.comment-content a[rel$=nofollow]').replaceWith(function(){return ($(this).text());});</script>

6. Click on 'Save Template' to save the changes. Once the changes are saved, you can test whether the code is working fine and disabling links in blogger comments.

How To Test:

go and check a blog comment which had links previously. The text for the hyperlink will be there. But the link should be non clickable now. 

Even if you publish new comments with links, they will also not have clickable links. 

The above code is a jquery. 

If you want to totally remove the links including text, you should need to use the below code instead of the above code.

<script src='https://ajax.googleapis.com/ajax/libs/jquery/1.8.3/jquery.min.js'/> <script>$('.comment-content a[rel$=nofollow]').hide());</script>

Try this code and let me know whether it works for you.

Phoenix Market City Velachery

I have taken this photo in Phoenix Market City in Velachery. I have taken this photograph just before leaving. Hope to see more photos next time when I go there. It is a very good mall for people in South Chennai.

I love the click.