Summer Hair Care Tips

It's summer and for many women, one of the biggest problems during summer is hair damage. The sun is our hair's worst enemy too. Too much heat from the sun during summer is a seasonal enemy of our precious hair, not just for women but also men. The heat causes increased porosity which leads to weak, easily broken hair strands, dryness, hair color fading, dandruff , frizzy hair and split ends. Imagine your hair under heat treatment of over 50 times during summer, when left unprotected.

What can you do to protect your hair this summer? What are some Summer Hair Care tips you should bear in mind? Let me discuss a few.

1. One important REMINDER or make this a RULE: Try to Avoid the Sun as much as possible! But avoiding the sun completely during summer is impossible unless you lock yourself in a dungeon, right? So I say "TRY".

2. Wear protective clothing. Wear hats, caps, bring umbrellas whenever you are out in the sun. Simple to do but some still ignore wearing hats or bringing umbrellas. Males, do bring umbrellas too.. You won't lose your masculine you :)

3. Shampoo and Moisturize/Condition your hair daily.  Use a good shampoo and conditioner. Again this applies to all- both men and women.

4.  Do a weekly hair treatment- extensive moisturization/conditioning - (hot oil) You can do this at home or head over to a good hair salon.

extra tip: Apply mayonaise on your hair. You can apply plain mayonaise or mix some olive oil in it.. Leave it for 20 minutes or so..

5.  Take your vitamins. There are many vitamins that are so good for your hair. We have Vitamin B-Complex, Vitamin B-6,  Vitamin C, and Vitamin E. Beta Carotene is also good for your hair.

And don't forget to drink lots of water! 

P.S. Sorry for not updating that often. I was on a trip and there was no internet connection. Grrr.. I  hate that when it happens. Being offline felt like I was disconnected from the universe..:)

7 Things You Should Do To Avoid Eye Wrinkles

Too much emphasis has been given on taking care of our facial skin, but people tend to forget how just important it is to take care of our eyes as well.  The skin around your eyes needs a different kind of care. You can't use the same cream that you use on  your face, for your skin around the eyes. The skin in the eye area is so thin and sensitive. There are things we need to always remember to protect our eye area. 

Eye Wrinkles make one look old. The saggy eye bags and the dark circles add a few more years to your age. This is not good.  So what do you need to do to avoid Eye Wrinkles? Read and learn..

7 Things You Should Do To avoid Eye Wrinkles

1. Always wear Sunglasses! Some people despise wearing Sunglasses, but the constant squinting causes crow's feet and forehead wrinkles.  You squint and squint for years and that creates creases on the skin around your eyes.

2. Always wear Eye Cream with SPF. The skin around the eyes is thin that it ages faster than any other skin in your body. So wear an eye cream with SPF.

3. Don't sleep on your belly! Why? Doing so creates creases on the side where your eye gets in contact with your pillow. Through the years, this can cause permanent lines or wrinkles.

4. Don't overdo eye massaging! Massaging the eye area is good as it promotes proper blood circulation, but don't overdo. 

5. Be very gentle with your eye area. When you need to put make-up or remove make up or apply cream on your eye area, be very gentle! Needless to point out the fact that skin is so thin in that area. Rubbing your eye area roughly contributes to hasten wrinkling of the skin.

6. Drink an extra glass or two of water after a night of less sleep or during hot summer days. Doing so hydrates the skin around your eye area.

7. Get enough rest during the night and take naps during the day. This keeps your skin around the eyes looking plump. This also wards off fatigue and stress. We all know stress and fatigue, lack of sleep in a way encourages wrinkles. So keep your body well rested.

Garnier Light Complete Multi Action Whitening Cream Reviewed!

Any product that promises to control oil and shine on my face definitely catches my attention. So yes, the Garnier Light Complete Multi-Action Whitening Cream was too tempting that I ended up buying the 20 ml tube for a price of PHP 65.00. I bought this product for 3 purposes:

1. To control oil and shine on my face.
2. To help fade my acne marks.
3. As make up base/ as a substitute for face powder as it gives a matte finish.

 Garnier Light Complete says on its package that is a Multi Action Whitening Cream:

• Anti-dullness
• Anti dark spots
• Anti acne marks
• 8 HR shine free Look
• With UVA/UVB Filters

Is the product effective?

I've been using this product for 2 weeks now. I'm using it in combination with other products as well. The cream is a bit thick, I guess but it does give you that matte finish after application.  It's got this lemony scent which I don't like that much but I don't despise either.  

As for the "anti-dullness" effect, well, i am not sure about this.. the product does make your skin look better after application, but haven't noticed much of a difference yet.

As for the "anti-dark spots" and "anti-acne marks" effect,s the results are satisfactory. I've noticed scars have lightened up a bit.  The product seems to work slow in fading out acne marks.

As for the "8 hour shine free look", the product only works from 3 hours to 5 hours for me. Why the variation?  If I stay indoors, away from the harsh environment, the product keeps me oil free for up to 5 hours. But if I'm out, oil start accumulating on my face just after 3 hours so I end up using oil blotting film and retouching every now and then. {Please take note when I also use the "Clean and Clear Deep Action Cleanser Facial Wash" which also promises to give you an 8hour shine free look, my face tend sto stay oil free up to 6 hours.}

As for the UVA and UVB Filters, well, I am not sure if we can call this as similar to "sunblock" or "sunscreen". But before I proceed, let me quote this:

UVB Radiation
UVB affects the outer layer of skin, the epidermis, and is the primary agent responsible for sunburns. It is the most intense between the hours of 10:00 am and 2:00 pm when the sunlight is brightest. It is also more intense in the summer months accounting for 70% of a person's yearly UVB dose. UVB does not penetrate glass.


UVA Radiation
UVA was once thought to have a minor effect on skin damage, but now studies are showing that UVA is a major contributor to skin damage. UVA penetrates deeper into the skin and works more efficiently. The intensity of UVA radiation is more constant than UVB without the variations during the day and throughout the year. UVA is also not filtered by glass.

Damaging Effects of UVA and UVB
Both UVA and UVB radiation can cause skin damage including wrinkles, lowered immunity against infection, aging skin disorders, and cancer. However, we still do not fully understand the process. Some of the possible mechanisms for UV skin damage are collagen breakdown, the formation of free radicals, interfering with DNA repair, and inhibiting the immune system

(source: about.com)

I think, it's a good thing to have UVA and UVB filters in this product. But to be safe, I use sunblock a few minutes after application of the Garnier Light Complete Multi Action Whitening Cream.

My Final Verdict

The product deserves a thumbs up for me! No breakouts! Acne marks are sloooowly fading.(still better)  and the product somehow makes me oil free, although for only a little span of time than as indicated on the product. But yeah, anything that  helps me stay oil free is good, right? So if you have oily skin that is really annoying, you can try this product and see if works for you. Bear in mind that people react differently to  beauty products. Your skin might just love this product. Just do a skin test first if you fear getting breakouts.

Rating: 4/5.

Drink Green Tea for Clearer More Beautiful Skin!

Green Tea is not a favorite drink of mine. I prefer coffee or chocolate drinks than tea- green, yellow, whatever! But then, I'm starting to love Green Tea now. The reason why I drink this beverage is because of the health benefits it gives and the wonders it does for our skin. If you don't believe me, "Google" is a friend. Try asking it about Green Tea Benefits and you'll see what am talking about. (But yes you don't have to do the searching, for I 've done it for you)

So what are the Benefits of Green Tea? I will enumerate a few.

1.  It contains Catechins, a powerful anti-oxidant that fights free radicals.

2. It contains a compound called theanine which stimulates alpha brain waves, relaxes the body, removes stress and promotes relaxed awareness.
3. It helps you lose weight.
4. It prevents certain diseases like cancer and heart disease.
5. It helps improve the condition of your heart. Green tea inhibits atherosclerosis which is the hardening and thickening of arteries. It also reduces high blood pressure.
6. It helps in the prevention and treatment of Diabetes. Green Tea has the compound EGCG and theaflavins which regulate blood sugar levels by

• Increasing insulin activities
  
• Promoting glucose metabolism
  
• Blocking glucose absorption

 7. It treats inflammation, which is very useful for those who are suffering from acne and other skin condition.
8.  It boosts the immune system through the antigens it contains.
9. It helps prevent tooth decay and even bad breath.
10. It helps preserve bone density and reduces osteoporosis risk.

But wait, there's more. Many people use green tea to treat their skin problems like acne, blemishes, even dark spots. The anti-oxidants in green tea plus it's anti-inflammatory properties make it an ideal treatment for pimples. Green Tea also tones and moisturizes the skin. I bet you've heard about famous people using green tea on their skin, in addition to drinking green tea. 

Green Tea really does wonder to your skin. I've been drinking Green Tea on a daily basis for over a month now. This is actually one of my secrets in combating pimples and other skin problems. I also apply it on my face. I'll share the step by step guide on how to make a Green Tea Toner, and facial mask soon.. Till next time..:)

The Benefits of Egg Yolk Facial Mask: How to Prepare Egg Yolk Mask

Pampering yourself shouldn't be costly. With this simple facial mask you help your skin get rid of acne and other skin blemishes. It will only cost you 5 pesos.

Egg Yolks are very good for the skin. It has vitamin A that has retinoids or Retin A which is used to help skin shedding, regulate the amount of skin produced, stops pores from clogging. Egg Yolks also have 13 cis retinol which helps reduce oil production and bacteria that can cause acne.  If you have oily skin or have pimples, Egg yolk facial mask can help you.

How to prepare an Egg Yolk Facial Mask:

1. Separate the yolk from the egg white in a bowl.

2. Beat the yolk.

3. Place it in the refrigerator for a few minutes to cool the yolk (optional).

4. Apply on face.

5. Rinse off after 15 to 30 minutes.

Eat Healthy, Look Healthy!

If you want to look better on the outside in terms of your skin, your hair, your overall glow, you need to not only watch what you apply externally on your body but also watch what you eat.  What you take inside your body will show on the outside. Eat a healthy balanced diet and you will see your skin improve. As a matter of known fact, what  you take in is actually manifested through your skin, unless you are so blessed with good genes and good skin, the latter of which is an exception rather than the rule.

Eat Vegetables and Fruits

So start eating right especially if you have pimples, acne breakouts, uneven skin tone, dry skin, oily skin, sagging eyes, whiteheads, blackheads, and other skin problems. Skip sodas, liquor and other beverages that contain caffeine, too much sugar, etc. Also, refrain from eating sugary foods. Eat more vegetables and fruits which are rich in antioxidants.  Antioxidants keep the skin cells healthy by cleaning the body, removing waste products from cells, to give a clean, healthy glowing skin.

 

Drink Water

And yes of course, drink plenty of water each day. Water is the number beauty secret that is so obvious when it comes to the benefits it provides, but many tend to ignore it.

What water does to our body, aside from quenching our thirst? 

• Hydrates the body
• Transpsort nutrients and oxygen into cells
• Moisturizes the air in lungs
• Helps with metabolism
• Protect our vital organ
• Helps our organs to absorb nutrients better
• Regulates body temperature
• Detoxifies
• Protect and moisturizes our joints
• Water helps to replenish skin tissues, moisturizes skin and increase skin elasticity.
• Drinking water raises your metabolism because it helps in digestion. Fiber and water goes hand in hand so that you can have your daily bowel movement
• Water dilutes the concentration of cancer-causing agents in the urine and shortens the time in which they are in contact with bladder lining.

This article is simply telling you to eat right. Eat what's good for your body and in due time you will see great improvement in your skin and hair. Foods such as vegetables and fruits are not expensive.   What is the price of these compared to an expensive cake and coffee in the restaurant?  It's all about choice! Spend right! Eat right! Look great!

P.S. I will be out of town for a few days. I might not be able to update that often. Please bear with me. :)

Cheap and Easy Face Scrub (2 ingredients only!)

Guys, I am super busy lately so yes I was not able to update as often. But here's my update for today- Cheap and Easy Face Scrub that you can do at home with only 2 ingredients. Exfoliation is very very important regimen for every person especially women. You can go to derm clinics to get a professional exfoliation treatment or buy exfolicating facial scrubs for a price or just make facial scrub at home.

Let's start with the ingredients.  You only need two ingredients which you can find at home:

1. Milk  or Honey

2. White or Brown Sugar

Steps:

1. Place 5 tablespoons of milk in a bowl. (or honey)

2. Add 3 tablespoons of white sugar in the bowl and stir. You can add more sugar if you want depending on your preference.

3. Mix the two ingredients together. Now you have your own facial scrub.

*** You can also add honey if you want to the  mixture.

Many of you know this very simple facial scrub recipe. But I just want to remind you that yes, you can exfoliate at home without spending so much. Now, if you have no milk or honey, just use warm water instead.  Remember to exfoliate gently. Do not put too much pressure on the skin and never overdo the exfoliation. Always moisturize thereafter. :)

Bench ClearPore Cleansing Strip Review

I love Bench ClearPore Cleansing Strip! I've been using this product for a few months now. I use it at least once a month depending on the need.  

Description:

Cleanses pores of your nose thoroughly.

Stip away the clogged dirt and oil on the pores of hte nose with clearpore cleansing strip by bench. It effectively lifts away deeply hidden impurities for cleaner and less visible pores.

Verdict: 4 out of 5

Bench Clearpore Cleansing Strip really works in getting rid of your unwanted whiteheads and blackheads. Just follow the directions carefully and let it sit on your nose for 10 to 15 minutes but I usually leave it up to 30 minutes max just to make sure the strip gets a good contact with the skin. This strip is cost effective. It's only less than 15 pesos. Very ideal if you are too busy to make your trip to the derma. I'm giving it a 4 out of 5 because nothing beats the procedure done at the derm house.

There is also another variant of this Bench Cleansing Pore Strip- the Charcoal Cleansing Strip! I've tried both of these strips. All work amazingly. As to which one to pick, there is no difference as far as my experience is concern. So pick one or the other other!

Effects of Not Drinking Coffee for 2 weeks!

Admitting that I am a coffee-holic is easy! I'm not the only addict especially in this modern fast world of ours, right? No big deal. I used to take a few cups daily of my favorite coffee 3 n 1 mixture. I used to drink during breakfast, a few hours after lunch, then in evening, before bedtime.. sometimes at midnight during long hours of cramming for examinations and preparing school projects. My coffee was my best companion especially when I was too occupied with school/work, when I was stressed and tired and needed a sudden boost of energy to stimulate my senses. Coffee is stimulating. It makes you instantly alert and attentive. Plus the antioxidants! The good things about coffee...

How about the not so good side effects of coffee. Coffee is addicting. And if you take too much of coffee with all the caffeine in it, it gives unpleasant results. Coffee stimulates the Central Nervous System causing an increase of "stress hormones", which makes you wide alert and attentive. But in the long run, this hurts our system. Imagine taking coffee everyday with that stress hormones in your body increasing day by day with every sip. This prevents one from relaxing. So eventually the drinker gets more stressed, lowering the immune system. Other side effects of coffee are fatigue, heart palpitations, irritability, bad skin condition, dry skin, sagging eyes and pimples! Oh yes girls, coffee can affect our looks and can trigger skin problems like pimple attacks! If you are having pimples and you don't know the culprit, and you are a coffee drinker, why not take the challenge to stop drinking coffee for a week or two and you will see an improvement in your skin condition.

Here's my story:

I refused amidst the violent protest of my inner self to drink coffee (and soda). It was a struggle at first. But I succeeded in not drinking coffee for 2 weeks. A forced deprivation! My sole intention was to see how my skin will improve without the caffeine on my system.

And the results??? Amazing indeed! My skin improved tremendously. Just after three days of no coffee, I noticed my facial skin looked plump, fresh, renewed and not dry. The skin around my eyes improved as well. Best of all, on the third day, I did not see any new pimple coming. And the pimple free skin continued for the duration of 2 weeks.  (I was worried only about the scars then)

So, my personal tip, if you have pimples, try skipping coffee and soda and you will see your skin condition will improve. Give it two weeks at least.

By the way, the other day, I drank coffee, as I really missed how it taste, and guess what,  a new zit just came out. Now I felt sorry. Anyway, I'm back to not drinking coffee again!

Till next time..

Happy holidays!

Eskinol Oil Control Pimple Fighting Facial Wash: Review

Howdy guys? Here's another review for all women out there.

I have not used Eskinol products for some time, until a few weeks ago. I was so tempted to try out the new Eskinol Oil Control Pimple Fighting Facial Wash with Soft Tea Tree Oil Beads, because I do have oily skin. So yes I did buy one to see if it really works. Please do read my review on Ponds Perfect Matte Oil Control Cleansing Foam.

So anyway, Eskinol Oil Control Pimple Fighting Facial Wash promises to:

• Prevents pimple-causing bacteria with it's Pimple Fighting Action 
• Cleansing actives – reduces excess oils while preserving the skin’s natural moisture to protect it from irritation.
• Contains acne-shield that effectively washes away dirt and fights pimple-causing bacteria.
• Soft Tea Tree Oil Beads – release tea tree oil when rubbed on the skin to enhance the pimple-fighting action.

Price: $6.00 or more online for the big tube.

My Verdict:

I don't like the product so I'm giving it a rating of 2.0 out of a perfect 5. Why? First and foremost, it really did not control oil production. After washing my face with it, I'd get a shiny face in just about 20 minutes or so.It's not that I expect it to control oil production but I was hoping to get a shine/oil free face longer after using it. Worst I had acne breakout after barely a week of using it. So it really did not work for me. The good thing though are the beads which gently exfoliates your skin uhmm... just a little.

I won't buy another tube of  Eskinol Oil Control Pimple Fighting Facial Wash. I still have one big tube sitting undisturbed in the shower room. 

If you want to try this product, do buy the sachet first. Each and everyone reacts differently to beauty products. Hence, who knows this might work for your on the contrary.

What I am using right now is the new Ponds Pure White Deep Cleansing Facial Foam with Activated Carbon. This is just my 3rd day of usage. I will give my review after a few more days.

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Garnier Overnight Whitening Peeling Cream: Review

I have consumed a whole 50ml  jar of this cream so it's time to make a short review on how effective this product is to me. This is the statement at the back of the Garnier Light Overnight Whitening Peeling Cream

"The association of pure lemon essence and natural peeling fruit extracts to peel off dullness overnight and let whitening action diffuse. Wake up to a fresh and fairer skin in the morning."

What it promises:

• skin becomes fairer in 28 days
• Melanin Production is reduced (the pigment responsible for darkening and dark spots reproduction)

Price: 299 pesos or may be lesser now

How effective is Garnier Light Overnight Whitening Peeling Cream:

On a scale of 1-5 with 5 as the highest, I'd give this product a 3.5. Yes it is indeed effective in reducing dark spots specially the ones brought about by acne.  But this is not your wonder cream. Skin lightening is not so noticeable even after more than 30 days of usage. But acne scars have been considerably reduced. So if you need to get rid of those ugly pimple scars, then this is a good choice. 

Garnier Light Overnight Whitening Peeling Cream has a a sweet fresh smell. It's not greasy. But do not apply this on daytime because it will really make your face very shiny.

While it is a peeling cream, there is no visible peeling on your skin. Did my face go red? Nope it did not.  I also did not have break outs nor any adverse reaction to the product.

So basically, it really does deliver what it promises.

My Suggestion:

If you want to really whiten your face, this product will not give you that kind of result. You may have to look for other products. I would suggest this product for those who have acne marks that are too stubborn to go away. One can apply a dot of this product on the scar every night to help eliminate it.

More personal reviews of beauty products soon..

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Product Review: Ponds Age Miracle Daily Resurfacing Cream

It's good to be back again blogging. I was a bit busy a few days ago. So here's my first post for the week. I have decided to make a product review for all those kikay girls out there. This day's product is Ponds Age Miracle Daily Resurfacing Cream.

I have been a user of Ponds Product. I use their toner, their facial wash and their Daily Resurfacing Cream. First and foremost, Ponds Age Miracle Daily Resurfacing Cream is primarily for fighting aging, reducing wrinkles or age spots in 7 days. That's their promise! This Age Miracle cream is dubbed as Asia's cult cream. It is in fact the best seller beating many popular brands in the market.

The PRICE:

Price wise, this cream is very affordable at only 299 pesos. With the right usage, the product can be used for a month. I used the one in a jar , see photo above.

The GOOD:

Ponds Age Miracle Daily Resurfacing cream is not so sticky and it smells good. It is a great moisturizer considering how easily it would seem for the cream to get absorbed by the skin. It is also a great foundation for make ups because it leaves a matte polished finish, instantly reducing skin discolorations like acne marks. Yes it makes your skin whiter instantly. Another great thing about this product is the SPF 15, so you can actually go out in the sun without worrying about the damaging UV rays.

The 7 Day Promise: how effective:
I don't have many visible wrinkles on my face. So I can't tell with certainty that the cream removed my wrinkles. But as far as my friends who also used the same product are concerned, they noticed a huge difference on their faces. Wrinkles have been less visible and their pores have shrunk in size. In my case, I noticed my facial skin is tighter, pores are smaller and my skin is more radiant.  I also did not develop any irritation in the form of rashes, acne or skin itching.


The BAD:
The downside to using Ponds Age Miracle Daily Resurfacing Cream is that it seems there is no more effect after a month of usage. Perhaps I developed immunity to the product or perhaps the threshold has been reached. Either case, I am not going to buy the product again for purposes of fighting aging. But as a moisturizer it is a great choice!

Papaya Mask to Help Eliminate Scars!

Need help in eliminating your acne scars? Try out this Papaya Mask to lighten acne/pimple marks and achieve glowing smooth complexion. Papaya aside from being delicious, has vitamin C and vitamin E, and enzymes that nourish, exfoliate and smoothen complexion. It is readily available in the Philippines.

To make a Papaya Mask you need a fresh ripe Papaya. Follow the instructions below:

DO A SKIN TEST FIRST

1. Slice a small portion of a regular sized papaya and chop it into pieces.

2. Mash the papaya or use a food processor to create a paste.

3. Apply the papaya paste on your face and leave it on for 15 to 30 minutes.

4. Rinse it off.

That's it. You can do this at least twice to 3 times a week to help aid your skin in the exfoliating process to eliminate acne scars.

Acne Free in 3 Days: Review

How to be Acne Free in 3 days?

Sudden breakouts sometimes happen to me even if I have enough sleep and I am not stressed out. I usually resort to natural remedies in combination with over the counter acne cures in severe cases. The past months I came across an ebook called Acne Free in 3 Days by Chris Gibson. This ebook is very popular. It's seen on TV. The author has been interviewed on TV a lot of times already. I was tempted a couple of times to buying this ebook. Although I am hesitant of the idea of being Acne free in 3 days, I can't contain my curiosity of this secret formula of putting an end to acne and clearing my skin in 3 days. So I gave it a try nonetheless, for a price of course. In short I bought the ebook.

What is Acne Free in 3 Days formula? Basically, it's all about detoxification, that is getting rid of the toxins from your body. It involves eating apples for 3 days and other things to do. I can't disclose everything in here. If you want you can buy the ebook here: Buy Acne Free in 3 Days Ebook

Is Acne Free in 3 Days effective in clearing acne in just 3 days as it guarantees? The idea behind Acne Free in 3 Days ebook is true and scientifically proven. I only followed the 3 days of eating apples and nothing else, and yes I cheated and I ate a full meal the second day. But the results are impressive despite the fact that I cheated. All my pimples have dried out. A huge pimple that was about to surface from underneath my face was literally gone on the third day. Pimples dried out. The scars remained though. So I guess this concept really works.  I will give you an update after I explicitly follow the steps in Acne Free in 3 Days ebook.

How Effective is Ponds Perfect Matte Cleansing Foam: Review

Note: I am not being paid to do this review. This review is based on personal experience.

 How effective is Ponds Perfect Matte Oil Control Cleansing Foam? This will just be brief. First let me discuss about what this product boasts according to it's website:

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  With Anti-Oil Bio 5 to help control the excessive production of oil in the face.

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  Oil Control Cleansing Foam also has soft beads to effectively unclog pores and lift away dirt, oil and makeup.

I use the product for a few weeks now. I actually bought the biggest tube since I have oily skin and we all know what happens next if you have too much oil on your face. The first usage was very impressive. My face felt really clean and it had a matte finish. It looked like I had put powder on my face. That's a thumbs up!

Ponds Perfect Matte Oil Control Cleansing foam has soft beads just like Ponds Clear Solution Anti-bacterial scrub. However, I think the beads are too small to effectively exfoliate the skin and unclog pores. I also think there are not too many beads after squeezing a pea sized amount on my palm. There are instances as well that I could hardly feel beads at all. This may be attributed  to the uneven distribution of beads inside the tube. This is in comparison to your regular exfoliating scrubs. But since the main purpose of the cleansing foam is to regulate oil, this may not be too much of a downside.

How effective is Ponds Perfect Matte Oil Control Cleansing foam in regulating oil production. If I were to rate it from 1 to 10 with 10 as the highest, I'd give it a 5 to a 6 rating. There is really not so much difference in the before I used and after I used the product. I still have over production of oil on my face. I hardly see any difference. This product just didn't work for me.  I will continue using the remaining cleansing foam though but won't buy again.

Drink Your Way To Clearer Skin!

Get clearer and better looking skin with these drinks.  I'm sharing my beauty tips again.

1. Water- Drink at least 8 glasses of water a day.  .Drink more when it's hot or when you think you've eaten too much sweets or fats. Water will help you detoxify to get rid of accumulate toxins which if not fully excreted from your body will show up in the form of blemishes and acne on your skin.. 

 

Water also keeps your skin from drying. Water keeps our skin moisturized. Dehydration speeds up the ageing process due to water loss in the skin.

Now, here's a very vital information not everyone may be aware of. Water is very important for our eyes.  Our cornea is made up of 80% water. When we close our eyes or just blink for a few seconds, the eyes lose liquid from the tear glands to lubricate our cornea. We need to drink enough water to support this bodily process.

 

2. Milk - Drink at least 1 glass of Milk daily. The Vitamin A in milk is very good for the eyes and skin.   Milk also contains hydrating properties which help make your skin moisturized and glowing.  Milk also helps in preventing osteoporosis, cancer, cardiovascular diseases.

3.Green Tea-  It is rich in catechin polyphenols-  epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) a powerful anti-oxidant which helps prevent cancer, lowers cholesterol levels plus many other benefits. I started drinking green tea, even though I dislike the taste because I acknowledge the good it can do to my body.

4. Coffee- It is rich in anti-oxidants. Drinking just one cup a day can help fight free radicals that ruin your cells. Nowadays, there are beauty products that contain coffee as an ingredient primarily because of the anti-oxidants in coffee and it's tightening properties.If I am not mistaken, Avon and Neutrogena have products containing coffee.Please take note that there are people who are allergic to coffee or green tea. So please make sure you have no allergies to these two drinks.

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Now am Pimple Free!

At last, there's freedom!

I am now pimple free! I don't have new pimples, nor new little zits to worry about. I've battled for major breakouts the past months. It took me a lot of experimentation with different synthetic and natural products. 

Some products didn't work for me. I wasted money on these products. But it's all part of the road to being acne free.

By the way, don't mistake this pretty lady at the left side of this post as me. She's just too pretty to be me.. lol..

Anyhoo, you should check out my earlier articles for the cosmetic products I used to fight acne as well as the natural home remedies I used. I'm yet to sure other DIY beauty regimen. But my hands are occupied with SEO- search engine optimization. Hopefully, I could give you more tips very soon.

To sum it all up, I used products in the market to help me clear up my skin from pimples and blemishes. I combined it with natural products which are readily available in anyone's kitchen. Then of course, the most important part- healthy lifestyle. What you eat, what you do with your body reveal itself in your physical state and physical appearance. There is one simple rule - eat and live healthy.  I will be more detailed on this one in my upcoming articles.

Gotta go!

Fun Nails: Simple and Stylish

The last time I showed you my nail design was way way back. While I do like those chic super adorable nail arts that are available nowadays, I prefer using the old way of just putting on nail color and adding some designs to it. I prefer to give my nails a personal touch by personally painting the designs myself.

This time I just gave my nails really simple yet stylish colors. I just used a different color for each nail, except for the index finger and the thumb finger which have the same yellow nail color. The end result- simple yet stylish and fun nails! :)

Photos taken using my Nokia 5800 Xpressmusic mobile phone

So I went Shopping!

I went shopping yesterday, bought some stuffs and ate chowking’s halo-halo and Siopao, putting a hole in my pocket. But I’m a woman and shopping is like a best friend and there’s like some orgasmic thrill in shopping. It makes one feel good. lol :)

What’s inside my shopping bag?

For Health and Beauty
1. Ponds Age Miracle Dual Eye Therapy UV – P 499.00
2. Ponds Acne Expert Pore Conditioning Toner – P75.00
3. Blue Nail Polish –P28.00
4. Facial /Make-upSponge – P8.00
5. Sachets of Shampoo –P15.00
6. Soap Bar –P78.00
7. Feminine Napkins and liners P75.00




Fashion and Style
8. T-shirt/Blouse – P495.00
9. Accessories/Bracelets - P350.00


Tech Stuff
9. Sony PS2 Optical Mouse P- 400.00
10. Penguin Designed Mouse Pad – P100.00

All in all I spent more or less two thousand pesos (P2,000) excluding what I paid for my snacks. It’s a big amount for a single day. So that means, I’ll have to limit my future expenses and try to stretch the smallest budget to last a little longer.

By the way, I will be giving my review on Ponds Age Miracle Dual Eye Therapy after 7 days of usage. I will also give you a review on a popular whitening cream and age defying cream in my next posts..

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Banana Mask for Oily Skin

Oily skin is a common problem for many men and women. A person with oily skin is prone to acne breakouts and have larger pores, not to mention the dirty greasy look and feel. I should know because I myself have oily skin.

The only advantage with having an oily skin is it slows the showing of fine lines and wrinkles. Other than that, having an oily skin is a major problem.

Today, I will introduce a "Banana Mask" recipe for oily skin. Like, what I've been emphasizing, I'm going natural when it comes to taking care of my body.

So these are what you need:

1. Ripe Banana
2. Honey
3. Lemon

Procedure:

• Just mix these three ingredients together. Mash the banana with a fork or spoon or you can use your handy blender to blend the ingredients together.

Application:

• Apply the banana mask evenly on your face for 10 to 15 minutes then rinse it off with soap and water.

You can also add some sugar on your mask for gentle exfoliation. To keep you oil free during the day, try using oil control facial products. I will share some good oil control facial products I'm using in my next article. Watch out for it.