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title: Thanks Sample Store!
date: Friday, December 01, 2017
time : 1:45 PM

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Labels: Beauty, Healthy Body, Skin Regimen, Skincare

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title: the masks and treatment for my skin
date: Monday, April 27, 2015
time : 11:59 PM

Every night to do thing after the kids are asleep or I do it while teaching the kids' homework!

Apart from sheet masks is gonna be these...

👉 Caudalie - instant #Detox Mask ❤️

detoxify, purify stressed skin and neutralizes the effects of free radicals damage. Its 99% natural gel-cream (salmon-pink in color) formula eliminates accumulated toxins and impurities, and give it an antioxidant boost. Skin is deeply cleanse and it renews my skin texture.

The next day, I noticed that my skin was less greasy - See more at: http://women.asiaone.com/women/beauty/what-masks-can-help-perk-my-skin-instantly#sthash.0sf0T9dC.dpuf

I use twice a week and leave on for 10 minutes.

Available at Sephora. Retail price: $53.00

👉 Origins - Clear Improvement Active charcoal mask to clear pores.

Heard many raves about this so when I finished my Nth tub of Glamglow SUPERMUD, I gave this a try. It is still good but I didn't see much in drawing out the deep-dwelling pore-cloggers so not really my fav, cause I still preferred Glamglow SUPERMUD in doing that.

Available at most departmental stores. Retail price: $50.00

👉 BeautyCredit - Amethyst peeling serum.

I get instant results and is gentle on the skin.

I feel my face squeaky clean, leaving pores smaller and more refined, radiant and supple after this,

it clear congested pores and skin feels refresh, damn 👍

Available at SOmang stores. Retail price: $55.90

👉 Fresh Rose Face Mask

my Nth tub, it hydrated and toned my skin pretty well. But I got more better result from "For Beloved One" extreme hydration Bio-Cellulose Sheet Mask but that is tad more exp so I use Fresh one more frequent in a week.

This is a clear brown gel formula with flakes of real rose petal suspended within that nourish and tone my skin. The cool gel and rose scent really relaxing and refreshing.

I leave this mask on for about 10 - 15 minutes before washing off with lukewarm water.

Available at Sephora, retail price: $95.00

👉 Fresh SugarFace Polish,

I just started this once.

It is enriched with finely granulated revitalizing brown sugar and antioxidant-rich wild strawberries, which work together to gently dissolve dead skin cells and reveal perfectly nourished skin.

I apply to my cleansed, moist skin and gently massage into the skin then leave it on for 5-10 minutes before rinsing with warm water. The only thing I don’t like is that it takes me quite long washing it off cause I feel I have a mask of Vaseline left behind no matter how long I wash it.

But after I dry my face, it give an instantly and amazingly smoother, softer, hydrated and more radiant skin.

Shall try it again another day.

Available at Sephora. Retail price: $95.00

👉 Glamglow youthmud,

A mud from Mediterranean Sea mud, ancient volcanic pumice rock and minerals and also contains real tea leaf pieces. This is pretty good exfoliating mud treatment for all skin type, my skin feels clean and clear and not too dry after using. 👍

When spread on face, I can see and feel miniscule bits of green tea leaves in the mud. It started off with strong chilling tinge sensation (this is known to activate the collagen synthesis) then as the mud dry I can feel a tightening sensation, doing its job to detoxify and awaken the skin. Even after leave it on for 10 minutes, I don’t feel it drying my skin out after using. As I wash it off with lukewarm water, it gives a gentle resurfacing exfoliation that both smoothens, firming up the skin texture and brightens my skin.

Available at Sephora. Retail price: $92.00

👉 The Algenist Algae Brightening Mask,

this is freaky good in brightening and hydrate the skin but I stopped after it had been OOS for more than 6 months. I visited sephora every week or whenever I can, just to check whether they replenish the stock.

Finally it is back on the shelve.
The sea kelp leaves in this mask formula did gently exfoliate my skin, it won't leave my skin feeling tight at all, yet hydrated. The algae silt must have given powerful antioxidant protection too – my complexion instantly becomes visibly luminous, smooth, even toned and glowing. Super love the after effect! Smooth it generously on cleansed skin in gentle circular motions.I leave it on for 5 - 10 minutes then rinse it off with cool water to boost the product’s clarifying effects. Tonight is gonna be you!!

Available at Sephora. Retail price: $82.00

My skin type: Oily sensitive skin

Labels: claymask, Detoxskincare, exfoliate, Skin Regimen, Skincare

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title: Skin Regimen: Aspirin mask
date: Thursday, April 16, 2015
time : 6:07 PM

Am having fever or pain? Nope!
I don't even have a box in my First Aid cabinet before trying on this..

Believe me not, I apply this (Homemade Aspirin mask) on my face once a week to de-gunked my pores. I don't really get pimples too often so I don't use it too many times in a week, but when I've needed to, it's worked great.

I am still trying it out obviously but wanted to share my experience as of now.

Yes, like many others, sometime my skin has a little temper tantrum too, after stressful and busy days coping with kids + work, or even after my short trip to BKK recently, which wrecked my hormones, a huge factors in the clogged nature of my skin. My skin can then get a little congestion and then decide to rear their heads. Though it doesn't keep my skin from getting hormonal acne before I adjust my life back to normal routine, but it does take away some of the inflammation, oiliness, shrank it, not only that, but the rest of my face look a lot better with clearer, smoother and brighter skin.

For those periods, I will use the mask for 3 days in a row. Sometimes I experience peeling and flake, but only because it is healing old marks.

It actually WORKS for me! and I see positive results.

Now, my skin is good again after all the masking, + back to healthy diet and slowly adjusting my life back again.

So why Aspirin? It's acetylsalicylic acid - this is like a lightweight salicylic acid peel which I can do at home without the high cost or pain as it does in providing a lightweight peel and exfoliation. It really helps with blemishes, clogged pores, scars and also brightens the skin.
Aspirin known to reduces inflammation and it literally shrink the pimple, and acts as an antibacterial agent. It also exfoliate and help clear the blackhead and whitehead.

Overall it has no downsides, and with positive results.

It's effective for me and + very cheap, about $7.90 @Watsons or any Pharmacy for a box of Aspirin tablets,

so it's never leaving my weekly routine.

How to use?

I dissolve three or four uncoated aspirin tablets in just enough water (a few drops will do) to form a paste. If my skin is too dry and needs moisture, I will add a little Organic Raw Honey or lightweight oil to form the paste. Then apply the paste thinly to the affected areas of my skin and leave the mask until it dries or 10mins (adjust the time according to your skin). Rinse my face gently and thoroughly in lukewarm water and pat my skin dry….and voila! My skin is clear and nice!

Use this technique with caution.

- It can dry your skin, so follow with a leave-in hydrating mask or moisture well after

- DO NOT let it get in your eyes! It is flaky if used with water alone, so tiny specks of that can get into your eyes. It ouch!

- People who is allergy to painkillers which are of the same family of medication as Aspirin should avoid
* if any doubt, please check with your doctor :)

But still, best potion to a clear and beautiful skin off from hormonal acnes is………

don't allow stress to overtake your life.

Labels: Beauty, homemade, Share, Skin Regimen, Skincare, Tips

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title: Natural Skincare Regimen - Oil Cleansing Method
date: Sunday, January 25, 2015
time : 10:48 PM

I still receive coming email & msg for this.

Really really sorry for the long wait for those who had emailed me about your interest to join in my next order to share on the shipping cost for the order of this Natural Unrefined Cold-pressed Avocado Oil.

This bottle of Avocado Oil really last me a long way...so that's why - but wait no more, cause I'm gonna place order to try Castor oil from GOW, for use as Deep Cleansing with this - using Oil Cleansing Method to deep cleanse my pores to help clear my really stubborn closed comedones which have been there for years.

I have been using this Avocado Oil as a night anti-aging moisturizer to balance the production of skin's natural oil secretion, hence this also do very well to prevent acnes too.

A month ago, my skin goes a little hormone-crazy again, overproduction of sebum (I got to watch my diet and lifestyle again), but this time unlike the past, I got almost ZERO breakouts from it, but quite a number of new whiteheads appeared. Believed is the help of avocado oil, it doesn't turn that horribly into acnes.

For the fact: Oil dissolves oil.

So 2 weeks ago, I decided to try on OCM - basic cleansing using avocado oil. And the result amazed me again, those whiteheads got smaller and smaller then gone.

The Basic Cleansing OCM protocol I followed....

Choose an natural oil that work best for you, unrefined cold-pressed jojoba, grapeseed, hazelnut, olive, and avocado oils are all good options.

Lay a hot washcloth over my face to open up the pores. Pour oil into the palm. Rub over my face in a circular motion for over a minute then I leave it for around 10 mins.

Then I lay a hot washcloth over my face again. Wait until it cools, then repeat 2 to 3 times. With this, the steam draws out the loosened impurities from the pores. Gently wipe away the remaining oil.

Lastly, I lay a cool washcloth over my face to close the pores.

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I still have those really old stubborn closed comedones though, that's why I'm tempted to try OCM - deep cleansing now.

So friends here who had emailed me to join my order, I will reply your email tomorrow, so do check your mail and reply me with your order. Let me know if you don't receive my reply by Wednesday yay ;)

Ps. What works for me, may not work for you. There are many reviews and info around. Do read up more about it before decide whether to give it a try.

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title: The miracle in a bottle!
date: Wednesday, September 24, 2014
time : 1:48 PM

I never, ever thought I would be slathering Avocado oil (moreover one that's uses as cooking oil) on my face every night. This does more amazing for my skin than the bottled beauty product.

Before I move on to that…

My skin condition

I never have perfect skin, my skin is easily clogged and acne-proned if I didn’t take good cares of my diet or skin. It is actually oily but yet very dehydrated...a very frustrating combination.

It was very well-controlled after I'm on healthy diet to balance my hormones, but I saw even tremendous improvement ever since I started strictly using this ‘Unrefined Cold-pressed Avocado oil’ 6 months back.

Everyone knows Avocado! and I love it and am eating avocado almost every single day

but

what about Avocado oil?

[From Wikipedia] Avocado oil is an edible oil pressed from the fruit of the Persea americana (avocado). As a food oil, it is used as an ingredient in other dishes, and as a cooking oil. It is also used for lubrication and in cosmetics, where it is valued for its supposed regenerative and moisturizing properties.

The reason I choose Cold-pressed Unrefined AVOCADO OIL

The Avocado Oil which is cold-pressed from the fruit of the Avocado, means the oils are mechanically extracted from the fruit by a machine which applies pressure and not heat. There are no heat or chemicals, or harmful refining processes are used in the extraction of the oil hence it retains all its natural properties. The vitamins and minerals are therefore in their purest forms and the colour and odour remain natural; darker green color with a characteristic odor. So, I would highly recommend using only cold-pressed and unrefined Avocado Oil to get optimal benefits and results.

What does AVOCADO OIL contain and its known benefits of avocado oil to skin?

It is rich in vitamins A, B1, B2, D and E, as well as lecithin, protein, linoleic acid, phytosterols, pantothenic acid, beta-carotene, amino acids, essential fatty acids and mineral potassium. Antioxidants like vitamins A, D and E in avocado cause the skin to be suppler, and are thus particularly good for dry or aged skin. It also help soothing the skin; reduce itching and inflammation of the skin. It contains high Vitamin A, which would help to explain the refining & firming properties. The high contents also in sterolins, which imparts a superior moisturizing effect and able to help facilitate the softening of the skin, leaving it well hydrated hence it also supporting in healing extreme dry skin, eczema, or even psoriasis. Sterolins are also well known for rejuvenating, healing, boosting collagen production to reduce signs of aging and to reduce the incidence of age spots, help heal sun damage and scars. This also aids in healing blemishes on a person’s skin.

The oils extracted from fruits are very similar to that of our skins naturally producing oil, sebum. These oils have the ability to penetrate deep into the layers of the skin with its thin consistency, delivering abundant results! It is also thick enough to serve as a protective barrier on the skin, makes it ideal for mature skins.

Sound so awesome right?! Not only that, it....

Moisturize the Skin. When applied, avocado oil not only softens the surface of the skin but easily penetrates the upper layers. It is an extremely good moisturizing and nourishing compound, assisting in the regeneration and rejuvenation of dehydrated and undernourished skin. Avocado oil applied topically helps relieve dry and itchy skin. Once applied, avocado oil is deeply absorbed by the skin, thus making it an ideal moisturizer and skin care agent.

Increase Collagen Production naturally. Avocado oil carries vital vitamins and essential fatty acids below the surface of the skin and trials have shown that the oil could play an important part in delaying skin degeneration and slowing signs of aging. When applied, avocado oil increases the production of collagen in the skin and softening the tissue, which helps keep the skin smooth, firm, plump and decreases the effects of aging.

Treat Skin Conditions. Avocado oil is useful in the treatment of a variety of skin conditions, including acne, eczema and psoriasis.

Boost Scalp Health. In addition to helping clear scaly skin, it can also relieve itchy scalp symptoms or dandruff. Avocado oil, when regularly applied to the scalp, can stimulate hair growth.

I just started using it on my hair, gonna make it a habit to apply it on my hair daily as my hair really 'cui' now. Hope it works great on hair like what others had reviewed.

Now, what interest you most are here……………

What it did to my skin?!

Being one with oily skin type, used to be acne-prone who suffering from horrible break-outs twice before, I’m always scared with applying oils and moisturizer on my face. However, my skin is extremely dehydrated due to the use of Retin A gel for years which often cause peeling and flaky skin. Dry on the surface but is actually oily inside so I have to be really careful with the moisturizers I use as it may easily cause breakouts. I only go for moisturizer from my dermatologist who knows my skin well but those just doesn't do a great job enough. My oily yet dehydration-problem has become really annoying, since makeup clings to the dry skin surface making the flaky skin more obvious.

After using this Avocado Oil for a strict 6 months every night, I can swear the benefit of this Avocado oil.

This avocado oil not only softens the surface of the skin but penetrates extremely well the upper layers and be easily absorbed by the skin than any other moisturizer & beauty oil to hydrate my skin and calmed my skin from Retin A. It doesn’t leave my skin oily resulting clogged pores and yet it does a good job of moisturizing; really helps greatly in balancing my skin’s natural oil secretion.

Not only that, it plump up the skin, making skin feel more supple, fine lines are lessened too.

It is also the Only NATURAL moisturizer, not only it won't exacerbate acne, but it helps heal breakouts. It even clears out my pores and prevents future acne really well. The oil seems to be doing the job in breaking up the solidified sebum/dead skin cell plugs in pores, which ultimately create acne eruptions. Even if once every few months I get one acne, I don’t even apply pimple gel at night anymore. Next day I will wake up to the acne looking less red and swell, it seems to act as an anti-inflammatory. Must be its anti-bacterial properties, acne just heals much faster!

As for the pores size, I was yet to see any different as other users claimed but my pores is definitely cleaner.

Before I start using this avocado oil, my skin usually gets very oily in the morning especially on the T-zone but now everyday I wake up to skin that doesn't resemble what I went to bed with: all the oil absorbs into my skin overnight, and I woke up feeling my skin soft, supple and never oily.

I let my gfs samples it, all love it and join in my order and got a bottle of their own.

Garden of Wisdom
Parcel arrived on 25 September, just in time as my bottle was finishing soon.

'A beautiful overnight treatment.' THUMB UP

How I use Avocado Oil as an overnight beauty treatment?

Each night after masking or/and make sure to cleanse my face well; pores to be clear of dirt and gunk to maximize the benefit of the avocado oil. I will pat dry my face, leaving a little damped face and would quickly put about 20cents coin size of the oil onto the palm of my clean hand and rub the oil between my palms and press the oil all over my face all the way to neck then chest so as to lock the moisture. Then follow with facial scraping (Gua Sha) to fight the gravity that causes the aging. Half an hour later I will do facial exercise to build the facial muscle for face lifting then will apply Retin A. Using avocado oil and retin A help greatly in firming the skin. I use it on my whole body too if I don’t get too lazy.

FYI, I only apply avocado oil at night as this oil is too much for the day

It's also greasy when you apply it and it takes a while to absorb into the skin. But trust me, you will wake up to a more soft and plumped skin next day.

I'm using such a natural, chemical free product for my beauty needs and that it actually works better than other more expensive products.

So amazing that I can't even believe it.

It just works so well for my skin that I gave it all stars!!

Star rating:

WARNING:

Be careful to choose where you purchase it from, not all of them are pure and in good condition and worse it will give you pimples or irritation your skin rather than a nice complexion.

Always do a patch test overnight first, any oils or products are the same even though how natural this oil is. This oil has the high vitamin A content, so those who is using retin A (retinols) should be aware that it is very high in natural vitamin A and may will give an exfoliating effect causing some sensitivity to some.

Many of my ig follower emailed, request for the video link on the face gua sha (facial scraping) I followed from. Here the links to share with my readers here too. I combined both and do it 5-10 strokes gently on each area in an upward motion only, I did twice daily. At the same time, I also did facial exercise daily for anti-aging since I'm entering mid 30's.

Wanna combat aging in a natural way!

Hope you like this post :D

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