Every Acne Has A Story : What your acne is trying to tell you

 Do you ever wonder why do you have breakouts in the same place every time? The other area of your  face seems fine but that one spot is always infested by horrid bumps and cystic acne. Just as they are about to heal itself, a new one appear at the same spot. Seems familiar?

 The ancient Chinese medical practitioner comes up with art of Face Mapping to see the underlying causes of these. These acne flares up are symptoms of what is going on with our internal health, and this concept of face mapping is very popular among beauty gurus nowadays.

Now, it may not be 100% accurate, but it can serve as a guideline and a place to start that journey to healthy and problem free complexion.

1 & 2: Digestive system  - Toxin build up due to poor digestion. Consume less junk food, fried greasy food and processed food.  Eat more cooling food such as cucumber. Drink plenty and plenty of water

3: Liver - Alcohol and dairy products could be the culprit. Any sign of food allergies will appear here first. Cut off alcohol and dairy intake, try to do light exercise daily and get adequate sleep

4 & 5 : Kidney -  Anything around the eyes including dark circles point to dehydration. Increase water intake

6. Heart  - Get your blood pressure checked. Eat less spicy food and meat . Watch your cholesterol  and eat healthy diet rich in Omegas 3 and 6 such as nuts, avocados, fish and flax seed. Since this area is full of dilated pores, check that your makeup brushes are clean and your make up is not past its expiry date .

7 & 8. Kidneys -  Take less or cut down soda drinks, coffee and alcohol as to prevent dehydration dehydration.

Zone 9 & 10 : Respiratory System -   This is your problem area for those who smoke and prone to allergies. Eat more cooling foods, cut down on sugar, dairy and caffeine. Dirty cell phones and pillow cases are two of the top acne culprits and this area is what they affect.

Zone 11 & 12: Hormones -  Hormonal imbalance. Get enough sleep, drink plenty of water, eating leafy veggies and keeping skin scrupulously clean. Another interesting point: breakouts in this area indicate when you are ovulating (and on which side).

Zone 13: Stomach - Increase fibre intake, drink herbal teas to help with digestion and prevent toxin overload

14: Illness — Acnes on this area may be a sign of illness and your body is working hard to fight it. Drink plent of water, destress, get enough rest and sleep.

I tend to fall on zone  no. 11, 12 and 13 especially during that time of that month. I guess it's time for detox and hormonal imbalance check up. Which category are you?

Growing My Own Vege

 Unlike my sister who really has green hands, I am totally the opposite. She can grow anything from squash to strawberries in this humid weather of ours. But I was in mood of something DIY and so I set my journey to AEON Jusco to purchase a packet of chinese mustard seeds, drop by the neighborhood's nursery to pick up organic soil and on my way home, I found abandoned foam wine crates outside a liquor shop..lucky me!

I mix 3/4 of organic soil with 1/4 sandy soil, water the soil and sprinkle seeds

After 2 weeks

3 weeks later

4 weeks

Ready for harvesting

The fruit of my labor, or should I say the vegetable of my labor ready for stir fry. I fertilize with blended banana skin mixed with water and I watered them daily with rice wash. I guess it's true that people said gardening is therapeutic, you consume what you yourself grew, and feels good knowing that you are doing something good to yourself. So, what's next to grow?...maybe coriander? We'll see..

Whiten Your Teeth With Baking Soda

Mission : White teeth, homemade style...hihihi

I was browsing the pantry for something interesting when this tiny jar of baking soda caught my eyes. No, I don't plan to bake anything today, but i was thinking of whitening my chompers...with baking soda!

That's right peeps..this humble ingredient in the kitchen pantry is all you need for that little 'microdermabrassion' for teeth

Baking soda is a household products with many wonders. It's a mild abrasive that effectively removes surface stains on your teeth. So, let's begin!

Step 1:
Mix one teaspoon of baking soda to water in a small bowl, enough to form a paste.

Step 2:
Rinse your mouth, then dip your toothbrush in the baking soda mixture

Step 3:
Brush your teeth, not exceeding 2 minutes, be very careful not to brush your gum as it may leaves a burning sensation. Then thoroughly rinse your mouth and the toothbrush

Caution:
Do not exceed 2 minutes. Do not do this daily, every other day for the 1st week is okay, then proceed to once a week. The abrasions of the baking soda could erode the enamel of your teeth if used longer than 2 minutes or used frequently.

Dr Oz recommends adding lemon juice to the baking soda mixture (you can read abt it here), but I think I'm fine with just the baking soda.
So there you goes, no need for expensive teeth whitening treatment or teeth whitening kit.

Soft, Beautiful Feet In 5 Days!

Hello beauties....

Have we been taking a lot of TLC of our face, hair and etc that we forgot about our hardworking feet?

Well, here's what I want to share on how I revive those tired looking pair when they started to look old and weary. Actually this should be done on a weekly basis but it seems that laziness always gets the best of me...huhu..
So whenever i have those extra minutes to pamper my poor feet, here's what i do;
and I prefer doing them before bed and as you read on you will see why

Soak
First, prepare a medium size basin or a pail with luke warm water. The height of the water should be enough to immerse your feet. Mix about one cup of  sea salt, then soak your feet for at least 15-20 minutes. I did mine while watching TV so time just flies.

Scrub
The second step takes you to the shower. Scoop a dollop of your favorite foot scrub and start scrubbing those dead cells off your feet. Do this gently. I love St. Ives Apricot Invigorating Scrub which is quite harsh on my face so I turned them into my foot scrub. You can get them from Guardian or Watson outlets. Other options ; Oilly Spa Salt Scrub or any Brown Sugar Scrub that you have. In fact any foot scrub will do. Massage the scrub all over your feet. Rinse off  and pat dry.

Moisturize
Get your favorite lotion ready..foot lotion or body lotion or body butter. My favorite is Rosken Skin Repair. Apply GENEROUSLY okayy..haha..just slather dollops of them to your feet. No need to wait for it to be fully absorbed.
And finally the most important step, put on a pair of sock and voila!..u can go to bed now. The socks will trap the moisture of the lotion to your newly scrubbed feet and combat the dryness. Plus you won't end up staining your bedsheets.

Continue to moisturize and put your sock on the following night, and after 5 nights of doing so, that soft, beautiful and healthy looking pair of feet will be finally be yours. Good nite...

Disclaimer

This is a personal blog. The opinions expressed here represent my own. All information provided on this site is for sharing purposes only.
Product are reviewed and  analyzed  based on my own skin type unless otherwise stated. I will try to give accurate, scientifically-based information about the ingredients, but your own discretion is advised. I will not be held responsible for any inconvenience or damage while making use of information in this blog.

Fair and flawless with Gluta Botox 200 000mg

I was introduced to this product by a loyal customer of mine who frequently purchase the older version of Gluta capsules, the GLUTA 20 000MG. She told me how it shrunk her boils OVERNIGHT with
no pain whatsoever. She also told me the older version of Gluta caps fades her pigmentation. Well...I am sold!..hehehe.. So, I ordered mine right away and anxiously waited for the product to arrive.

This is what the product claims it does;

Lightens complexion, diminishes scars, age spots, sun spots, acnes, blemishes, pigmentation, and other skin disorders. Get fair and flawless complexion with these babies. Just take 1 capsules with an empty stomach in the morning or before bedtime

INGREDIENTS
L-Glutathione 200000mg
Vitamin C 20000mg
Placenta Extract 500mg
Coenzyme Q10 500mg
Collagen 20000mg
Bioflavoni 500mg
Pine Bark Extract 100mg
Grape Speed Extract 100mg
Koji Berry 500mg
Acerora Cherry 100mg
Green Coffe Berry 100mg
Berry Fruits Extract 100mg

I took mine diligently for 1 and a half month. I bought the 60 caps  that will last  me 2 months. I avoided alcohol and caffein which are pretty easy as neither am i a drinker nor a coffee addict. The verdict;  I found out that after a month and a half consuming them, the skin on my cheek felt baby smooth to the touch, my forehead which are prone to sun exposure are now lighter and matches the skin tone on my whole face. My pigmentation did not fade, not yet maybe. I notices my calf and toes are no longer dry and coarse, as if i have renewed my skin. My skin is definitely fairer and more than one occasion I just gets out of the house with no make up but only my sunscreen on. I still have breakouts every now and then but  I can say that i am pleased with the result and would continue to take them to see if my pigmentation would eventually goes away.

My dad took this for 3 months and all his back pimples are gone! He called this his MAGIC PILL. My sister in law took it for 1 month and cleared all her breakouts..gee i wish i am that lucky with breakouts.

Just what is this GLUTA?
Let me break them easy enough for u guys to understand;

• Gluta or L-Glutathione is a tripeptide found in fruits and vegetables. Healthcare provider administer them to patients with lung diseases, cataracts, hepatitis, parkinson, liver diseases, cancer patients especially liver cancer patients and many more..
• Gluta is a powerful anti-oxidants, anti-aging, anti-cancer and an immune booster 
• Gluta has to be combined with vitamin C to keep it in its reduced form so they absorbs better and it helps vitamin C to release their benefits better.
• Gluta has to be taken religiously for it to show its effect. If u just wants to take a bottle, you are wasting your money.
• Overweight person takes more time to experience the effects. Patience is the key here
• Darker skin needs higher dosage for at least six months 
• There are no overdosages in glutathione even for long time uses as our body excretes them
• The only side effects recorded is SKIN WHITENING
• None is known about the uses of glutathione on pregnant or breastfeeding women. Stay on the safe side and avoid using if u are.

If u are interested in trying this product, simply become my follower and you can purchase this at RM10 discount. Just sms to 013-6293992 for prompt reply. (Malaysia Only)
 
  

Rice Milk Whitening Body Lotion- does it really whitens?

 Hello beautiful readers..how many of u joined the craze of anything Rice Milk? First there's rice milk soap, rice milk toner, rice milk cream and now Rice Milk Lotion!! Whitening Body Lotion of course...after all asian beauty products are mostly about whitening. So what's my takes of this particular body lotion?...hhhhmmm.. let me see..

It has that light rice milk fragrance. Its funny but i don't quite like the fragrance. It contains Cetyl Alcohol (fatty alcohol derived from vegetable oils), Mineral Oil (petroleum product), GMS (SE) (emulsifier : that binds the oil phase with the water phase in this lotion), Glycerin (humectant ; to seals moisture), Rice Milk extract, Pearl extract, Vit E and B

From the ingredient list , the only whitening actives it has are the Rice Milk and Pearl extract. Pearl extracts have been used as a beauty tonic for centuries in China to achieve and restore their porcelain skin. Rice milk extracts has found to be beneficial to lighten scars, fine lines and wrinkles.

I can't say that my skin are lighter after one week of religiously applying them, but they moisturizes alrite..my legs are less scaly and dry. They spreads and absorbs really well and not greasy at all.  I have one more bottle of 500g to giveaway. Simply become a follower and be the first to comment to get this MILKY JASMINE RICE WHITENING LOTION for FREE! (Malaysian Only)..See u next entry..nite nite...

Lovely gifts for your loved ones

Hi there, It has been a while since I update this blog as I am super busy with life, 3 children, packing orders and etc. By the way, I would like to take this opportunity to introduce a special thing to my readers. Back from Sarawak, I was taken by interest to this special bracelet and beaded accessories made by hand under the label GIFTS CREATIVITY. The owner is Tania Then, and old friend of mine. What intrigues me to her collection is how we can customize our own beaded accessories plus the price is affordable. Here are some of her beautiful collection. If u like to order or would want to customize your own please feel free to e-mail me at cindredphil80@yahoo.com or just go to her Facebook Page : GIFTS CREATIVITY. Thanks and God Bless.

My favorite acne fighting soap ; M.Macare Tamarind Soap

I have been a loyal user of this soap for almost 3 years now and can only say wonderful stuff about it. I was browsing the shopping aisle for ASANTEE soaps, a famous Tamarind soap from Thai in a Siam Shopping Mall just 2km from the Thai-Perlis Border. I found that this  soap is very similar in terms of its packaging with the Asantee soap. But when I took a closer look, the label says M.Macare instead of Asantee. Out of curiosity, I just bought one to try.

I was having  a nasty breakouts around my jawline and upper lips, the usual hormonal acne that appears whenever that time of the month arrives. This soap just swept it all off in one week and not even a single scar is left. My skin is less oily and more balanced.

For those with oily or combination skin with prone to breakouts and blemishes, give this a shot. It may become your favorite too.

But i have to say, soap can be a bit drying so please moisturize after cleansing and your skin will thank you.

Why M.Macare Tamarind & Goat's Milk Soap is good for your skin? Well...this is what I found;

Ingredients : Tamarind Extracts, Goat's Milk Extracts, AHA, Honey 

Goat milk contains lots of nutrients like fats, proteins and other hormones that naturally benefit the skin. The benefits of goat milk soap can be felt by people suffering from various skin conditions or those just wanting to maintain youthful, rejuvenated skin.Goat milk soap has a pH level similar to human skin; therefore, goat milk soap benefits the skin by protecting skin from daily bacterial and chemical invasions.The moisturizing benefits of goat milk soap surpass that of commercial soap because of the natural creams in goat's milk.Goat milk soap benefits people with acne-prone skin because the proteins in milk kill acne-causing bacteria.

Followers who wishes to try this soap may purchase this with 50% discounts. Just sms to 013-6293992(Malaysia Only)

Bio Anne Beautify Bust Cream & Soap Set

An old friend of mine called to ask whether I can source for this particular product; BIO ANNE, a cream and a soap very famous among her friends. BIO ANNE is a bust firming cream formulated with pueraria mirifica a plant known as White Kwao Krua grown in abundance in the Northern region of Thailand. Touted as the natural breast enhancer, pueraria mirifica contains phytoestrogen, a substance that causes rapid growth in breast tissue.
BIO ANNE helps to naturally increase bust size as well as gain firmness and tighten the skin in the breast area. BIO ANNE has been effective in over 99% of women who used it and improvement has been said to be noticed in a week.
In the shower, massage the soap in a circular motion, 20 times on each breast. Rinse and pat dry, then proceed to the cream. Massage the cream also in a circular motion 20 times on each breast

Did I try this myself?...hahaha...well I did!! But shortly after, I found out I was pregnant and have to stop usage, so I  didn't get the result I wanted.
 If u are interested in trying out BIO ANNE, simply become a follower, and enjoy a discount of RM10!