SOULFLOWER INTRODUCES ‘BITE ME CHOCOLATE’ SOAP FOR WINTER

Now Bathe In Chocolate

Mumbai: Winter has fully set in and with it, has the skin begun to become dry and flaky. To tackle this common winter skin issue, Soulflower – India’s leading brand for organic spa has introduced a unique soap. Hand-made using real dark chocolate, cocoa powder, cocoa butter and vitamin E oil, Soulflower’s offering for the season is called the Bite Me Chocolate Soap. Not only is the bar of soap meant to address the skin concern but more than this, for those who have an insatiable appetite for chocolate, this will be a guilt-free gluttony. The moisturizer cum soap coats the skin with soft luscious butter, helping prevent skin from drying out and in cell renewal. Besides this, the rejuvenating properties of chocolate keep the skin supple and radiant.

The Bite Me Chocolate soap is suitable for dry, broken and sensitive skin.

Ingredients:

Real dark chocolate: Made from raw cocoa, Bite Me Chocolate soap has maximum amount of

antioxidants and flavonols making it an excellent moisturizer that leaves the skin soft and glowing.

Cocoa powder: It imparts a wonderful aroma and is also a powerful antioxidant which protects and rids the skin from free radicals that cause damage to skin layers.

Cocoa butter: It is obtained from the same bean as chocolate and is made up of small particles that penetrate even the tiniest pores; giving it high moisturizing qualities that helps protect and soften the skin. Cocoa butter imparts a rich and creamy lather to the soap.

Vitamin E oil: Vitamin E oil works to block free radicals from the body, which play a large part in the aging process and can reduce wrinkles leaving the skin youthful-looking.

Weight: 150 g

Price: Rs.200/-

Available at: Retail outlets & at www.soulflower.biz/ Shipped across India

About Soulflower: Soulflower, launched in 2001, is India’s leading brand for aroma, skin, hair, wellness and spa products. Having pioneered the ‘Spa@Home’ concept, it created a market for niche lifestyle products in India. Today, it offers a huge range of skin and hair solutions including soaps, bath salts, variety of oils, roll-ons, and aroma diffusers among others. Available at over 150 retail outlets across India in department stores, book stores, lifestyle shops, Soulflower stocks over 250 products derived from essential & carrier oils, herbs, fruits, vegetables and flower extracts. A 100 per cent vegetarian company, Soulflower uses only natural ingredients in its products and are hand made by artisan and craftsmen that are hand poured, hand milled, hand cut and hand wrapped. Besides being available through the brick and mortar stores, it also retails through its experiential e-commerce site www.soulflower.biz and other leading e-tailing sites.

For order related queries, please contact: info@soulflower.biz / Call or WhatsApp 08080356666

HRAWI APPEALS FOR EXPEDITIOUS PERMISSIONS AMIDST DEMONETISATION BLUES

Hotel Industry Awaits Police Permission Ahead Of Christmas & New Year Eve

Mumbai: For over a month since demonetization, hotels and restaurants in the city have witnessed a major slack in business and are hopeful of making up for it during the Christmas and New Year celebrations. With the Christmas Eve being just a few hours away, hotels have started gearing up for celebrations to try and make the best of what is left of the year. However, the industry is still awaiting permissions from Police for the extension of relaxation of timings for celebrations.

“It has been a dull couple of months not just for hoteliers, but for everyone in the city. Christmas would have been the perfect time to bring some cheer. But with Christmas just a few hours away, and permissions not in place we may not be able to maximise the opportunity. We are now appealing to the authorities to give early permissions for New Year Eve Celebrations,” says Mr Dilip Datwani, President, Hotel and Restaurant Association of Western India (HRAWI).

The association has written to the Police Commissioner to provide an early permission so that the hoteliers can make the best arrangements and guests are able to enjoy a great evening.

“The Christmas and New Year celebrations are perhaps the biggest of all social celebrations in Mumbai. However this year we are both sceptical and hopeful about how it will turn out for us. With demonetization effects still lingering, there is uncertainty about how things will pan out. At the same time, the industry is also hopeful because this is the one time of the year that hotels and restaurants get to capitalize on the celebrations,” he says.

“We want to make sure that we are fully prepared at our end and leave no card unturned to ensure a great evening for our guests. Hence, we have requested the authorities to grant us relaxations in timings of operations on the nights of 24^th, 25^th and 31^st of December, 2016 at the earliest. We are hopeful that the authorities would be little more considerate and grant us the permissions. The city could do with a bit of cheer in these wintry times,” he concludes.

About Hotel & Restaurant Association Western India (HRAWI)

The Hotel and Restaurant Association (Western India) is a 66 years old Association of Hotels and Restaurants in Western India. Its members include smaller Hotels up to 5-Star Deluxe categories. The bulk of its members like any growth economy are made up of budget hotels. HRAWI covers Maharashtra, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Goa and the Union Territories of Daman, Diu & Silvassa, and is considered to be the voice of the Hotel Industry. The association is part of the national body of Federation of the Hotels & Restaurants Associations of India (FHRAI), located in New Delhi, which was originally founded in Mumbai in 1950 by the late Mr. J.R.D. Tata.

For more information about the association please visit: www.hrawi.com

CLASSIC MARBLE COMPANY LAUNCHES NEW AGE EXTERIOR CLAD LAMINATES FOR RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL APPLICATIONS

EXTERIOR DÉCOR

Mumbai, December 2016: Classic Marble Company (CMC), a trendsetter in the engineered stone industry has introduced a new range of high grade and high pressure compact laminates branded Exterior Clad Laminates (ECL) under KalingaSlimtech. Inspired by the colors and patterns in natural wood, the 6mm thick, full bodied laminates have been introduced in over 200 abstract and traditional designs to suit the taste of urban consumers.

This extensive range of new age laminates with grainy, bark style or plain wood patterns in befitting

shades of natural wood will lend an amazing sense of modern design to an exterior wall. Combine plain and patterned wall coverings for a contemporary facade or mount matt finish laminates for antique, subtle appearance of an outer structure; the customized wall will effectively enhance the décor element of the exterior. Besides lending a visual treat to the outside area; the UV coating of the full bodied ECL will give an extra protection to the exterior of a building from harsh solar rays and extreme climatic conditions. This makes it an ideal application choice for balconies, gates and garage claddings, residential and commercial building facades including industrial places, fencings, signage, and partitions among others.

Processed under high pressure, the decorative laminates have a European UV film overlay that not only allows the product to withstand harsh weather conditions such as heavy rains, acid rains, hail storms and heat but also adds longevity. The product is strong, scratch resistant, easy to clean and maintain, chemical resistant, anti-soiling, and its colors do not fade with time. Being a light weight product it is easy to handle and install and also comes with a warranty of 10 years providing all major advantages to make it suitable for exterior installations.

Exterior Clad Laminates

Size: 2400 mm x 1200 mm (8 ft. x 4 ft.) 120” * 60”

Thickness: 6 mm

Price: Rs. 250 onwards

             For more info, please contact: 9699000300

             Website: http://www.classicmarble.com/

             Address: Classic Marble Company Pvt. Ltd.

             15, Bhandup Village Road, Subhash Nagar, Bhandup (W), Mumbai 400078

HOTELS PREPARE FOR WEAK CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR’S CELEBRATIONS THIS YEAR

Hotels Prepare For Weak Christmas & New Year’s Celebrations This Year

Mumbai: Post demonetization, the hotel industry is gearing itself for one of the weakest Christmas and New Year celebrations since 2008. Not only have the enquiries gone down, but many establishments are witnessing cancellations. The trend as of now is clearly negative, but the industry is hoping for some recovery as it nears Christmas. Normally, this is the busiest season for hotels in the year with room rentals, F&B and banquets commanding a premium.

“It has been over a month since the demonetization announcement was made and in this duration we have observed a change in trend in hotel bookings. For the first couple of weeks, it was only the restaurants and the Food & Beverage (F&B) units that witnessed a sharp drop in footfalls. However, with each passing week, it is becoming clearer that new bookings are not coming through and also existing stays are being cancelled gradually. Additionally, we have registered 20 per cent cancellation in bookings by foreigners after demonetization in Maharashtra. Although there is a drop in bookings at present, we would like to be prepared for the festive season with enthusiasm, and hope that the effect of demonetization wears off and that the season will bring in cheer to the hospitality trade”, says Mr Dilip Datwani, President, Hotel and Restaurant Association of Western India (HRAWI).

Lords Hotels & Resorts which is a premium hospitality chain of twenty-six hotels, inns and resorts spread across the country, too has voiced similar concerns.

“We are a mid-market hotel chain catering to wide spectrum of guests including tourists, business, leisure, adventure, pilgrimage among other sections of travellers. Across the country and even for our hotels in Nepal, we have witnessed an overall stagnation in bookings and an average of five to seven per cent reduction in over the counter bookings. Our in-house restaurants and coffee shops too have incurred a loss over the last one month due to customers abstaining from eating out. Also, the restaurants business – both in hotels and standalones – will see a short-term slowdown in growth on account of the reduced availability of cash which is generally driven by high usage of cash. The unorganized inventory of hotels in the industry will be most impacted by this move. In addition, the leisure sector hotels and restaurants segment will see a higher impact on account of the discretionary nature of spending in this sector and the F&B business is the first thing to get hit. There have been fewer bookings for celebrations in our venues and halls as compared to last year, however fortunately those booked particularly for weddings have not seen any cancellations. But, this year we are noticing procrastination over booking decisions for New Year’s celebrations across most of our venues. Hence this New Year’s looks off colour”, says Mr Rishi Puri, Vice President, Lords Hotels & Resorts.

Soulflower Introduces Natural Aroma Gifting Sets For Festive Celebrations

This Christmas Spread Warmth, Joy & Also, Aroma!

Mumbai: With Christmas right around the corner, the festive spirit is already soaring. And as we await the carols to fill the air with warmth and joy, Soulflower - India’s leading natural aroma and organic spa brand is all set to make this season fragrantly festive with the introduction of a range of Festive Aroma Gifting options.

Available in three varieties, Soulflower Reed Diffuser, Soulflower Pebble Diffuser and Soulflower Hexagon Bath Essentials, each gift set is available in Rose, Jasmine and Lavender aroma options. Besides being aroma options, the aroma gift sets come with beautiful ceramic diffusers designed as a vase or a pebble that hold the flower reed sticks or in the case of the pebble diffuser, holds the sola flowers and double up as décor elements for the home. These make for excellent gifting options for even those who may have any space constraints or need to keep inflammables away, as these diffusers use natural environment to spread the aroma.

The Soulflower Hexagon Bath Essentials is a unique amalgamation of natural, organic and handmade spa essentials for a mood elevating experience and is packed into an exciting box that exudes festivity.

Soulflower Reed Diffuser

SOULFLOWER REED DIFFUSERS

Product Contents:

·         Diffuser

·         30ml Aroma Oil

·         2 Flower reed sticks

·         2 Candles

Product Varieties

·         Soulflower Rectangle Reed Diffuser

·         Soulflower Cube Reed Diffuser

·         Soulflower Surround Reed Diffuser

How To Use Reed Diffuser:

• Place the diffuser on a flat, stable surface. Pour the Aroma Oil provided into the ceramic diffuser.
• Place the flower reed stick provided inside it.
• Let the aroma naturally permeate to the surroundings.

More Product Information:

• The provided flower reed sticks are porous, soaking up the aroma oil and diffusing the scent to the surrounding.
• Absolutely no heat is required and adds best to the ambience when even the candles are lit.
• Requires no supervision and hence very safe.
• Can be placed in any area of your home or workplace to infuse the surrounding with aroma.

Available in Rose, Jasmine, Lavender Aromas

Available in ceramic or cube/surround glass diffuser

MRP – RS.1000/-

SOULFLOWER HEXAGON GIFT SET

Soulflower Jasmine Hexagon Gift set

Product Contents:

• 1 Jasmine Soap (150 gm)
• 1 Jasmine Aroma Massage Oil (50 ml )
• 1 Aroma Bath Salt (500 gm)
• 1 Loofah
• T-Light Candle X 2

How To Use Hexagon GiftSet

• Use the soap to cleanse your skin in the morning and follow it up with the massage oil to moisturize.
• In the evening scrub off the dead skin cells using loofah with the soap. Pour the bath salts in warm water and dip your feet to relax your tired muscles.
• Light up the candles and breathe in the aroma.

Product Varieties

Soulflower Hexagon Jasmine Giftset: Jasmine Soap, Jasmine Aroma Massage Oil and Jasmine Aroma Bath Salt.

Soulflower Hexagon Rose Geranium Giftset: Sweet Rose Soap, Rose Geranium Aroma Massage Oil and Rose Geranium Aroma Bath Salt.

Soulflower Hexagon Lavender Giftset: Everyskin Lavender Soap, Lavender Aroma Massage Oil and Lavender Aroma Bath Salt.

MRP – Rs.1200/-

SOULFLOWER PEBBLE DIFFUSER SET

Soulflower Pebble Diffuser Set

Product Contents:

• Ceramic Diffuser
• 30ml Aroma Oil
• Sola Flower X 2

How To Use Pebble Diffuser Set:

• Place the diffuser on a flat, stable surface.
• Pour the Aroma Oil provided into the ceramic diffuser.
• Place the flower provided inside it.
• Let the aroma naturally permeate to the surrounding.

Available in Rose, Jasmine and Lavender Aroma.

Available in black and white pebble shaped ceramic diffuser.

MRP: Rs.1000/-

For order related queries, please contact: info@soulflower.biz / Call or WhatsApp 08080356666

About Soulflower: Soulflower, launched in 2001, is India’s leading brand for aroma, skin, hair, wellness and spa products. Having pioneered the ‘Spa@Home’ concept, it created a market for niche lifestyle products in India. Today, it offers a huge range of skin and hair solutions including soaps, bath salts, variety of oils, roll-ons, and aroma diffusers among others. Available at over 150 retail outlets across India in department stores, book stores, lifestyle shops, Soulflower stocks over 250 products derived from essential & carrier oils, herbs, fruits, vegetables and flower extracts. A 100 per cent vegetarian company, Soulflower uses only natural ingredients in its products and are hand made by artisan and craftsmen that are hand poured, hand milled, hand cut and hand wrapped. Besides being available through the brick and mortar stores, it also retails through its experiential e-commerce site www.soulflower.biz and other leading e-tailing sites.

Why do we need Aromatherapy? - by Amit Sarda, MD, Soulflower

Home matters: Why do we need Aromatherapy?

Amit Sarda, Managing Director, Soulflower

We are living life in a fast lane and stress is the byproduct of this lifestyle. As we continue to let our sedentary, tensed life dominate our existence, less is done in the space of wellness. Even as the grossly undervalued Indian wellness industry generates massive returns, the average Indian comes home and crashes to their bed with little or no energy left to relax and rejuvenate. Aromatherapy then becomes by far the best solution to our prevailing problem of stress.

Aromatherapy is about using essential oils for therapeutic, cosmetic and aromatic benefit where natural oils are extracted from flowers, bark, stems, leaves, roots and other parts of plants to improve our psychological and physical well-being. It’s about the wellness of our mind, body, and soul. It’s about being happy. Are we happy? We are too busy to evaluate our life and our health-related decisions, living the life designed for us. We are stuck in a routine, and we are forever out of time without taking care of ourselves.

The foundation of Aromatherapy dates back to thousands of years where essential oils were used for the well being of our psychological and physical needs. It’s only in the late 20th century and into the 21st century that we have seen a revival of renewed interest in utilizing natural organic products for our benefits.

The air that we breathe today is toxic, which wasn’t the case a few years back. Ask your elders and they will agree pollution has increased at an alarming rate. This year Delhi suffered from terrible smog, which was worst till date.  According to Air Quality Index rating, it had 16 times the level considered safe by the Indian government. When it comes to pollution other metropolitan cities are not safe either. Imagine traveling for work in the terribly polluted area. Breathing toxic air can not only damage your lungs but also make you susceptible to depression. It then becomes important to use air purifiers which will become a necessity, and it already has become in some parts of our country. Using recommended essential oils can reduce the damage caused by the toxic polluted air in your body as the practice of aromatherapy is to create a stress-free environment of harmony and balance.

Aromatherapy has several advantages which include reducing anxiety, easing depression, boosting energy levels, improving healing process, eliminating headaches, improving cognitive performance, inducing sleep, strengthening the immune system, reducing pain, improving digestion, and increasing circulation.

For example Soulflower Jasmine has a relaxing aroma which proves to be calming and soothing nerves after a stressful day of work. Soulflower Ylang Ylang Essential Oil reduces anger, tension & nervousness and aids insomnia. It’s considered great for hair growth. Soulflower Lavender reduces anxiety and depression while also influences our emotional response and memories. These are just a few examples of the benefits aromatherapy provides which can improve the way you live.

Some tips on living the good life.

1.    You can live a life fueled by happiness by spending valuable time with your supportive friends and family. Share experiences together, and create memories with them which you can go back and be nostalgic about.

2.    Lead a simple healthy life by following a nutritious diet coupled with exercise. A healthy mind and body is a happy mind and body.

3.    You can stop worrying about what you cannot control. It’s wise to only worry only about what you can control where your efforts can be translated into positive results.

4.    Avoid chemical products & processed foods.

5.    Live passionately. You get one life, use it wisely. Do it with passion or don’t do it.

Authored by Mr. AmitSarda, Managing Director, Soulflower

Soulflower Beard and Moustache Grooming Kit - No shave November

Soulflower Beard and Moustache Grooming Kit:

What: No shave November may be over but shaving off the painstakingly grown and neatly groomed moustache-beard is not an option for many. Besides, maintaining a beard is not an easy task and needs much care. Keeping the needs of these men with beards and moustache in mind, Soulflower has launched an exclusive Beard and Moustache Grooming Kit.  The facial grooming set consists of the Oil and the Rosemary Lavender Shampoo Bar. The aromatherapy oil is designed to soften, condition and clean beard and moustache with a special blend of essential oils of lemon, lavender and ginger. This blend hydrates skin, makes beard manageable, improves growth, while providing subtle scents perfect for both days in the office and on the weekends. The Rosemary Lavender Shampoo Bar consists of Rosemary and Lavender Essential Oils. Rosemary essential oil stimulates the hair follicles & hair growth, believed to slow down premature hair loss & grey hair while Lavender essential oil is great for soothing the scalp and calming the hair.

Where: Retail outlets & at http://www.soulflower.biz/  Shipped all across India

For order related queries, please contact: info@soulflower.biz / Call or Whatsapp 08080356666