Venus and Mars All-Natural Handmade Soap: Honeycomb Pomegranate (Emu Oil Based)

This is my last stash Venus and Mars product. I need to restock.

All-Natural Handmade Soap: Honeycomb Pomegranate (Emu Oil Based) | Php295

Honey Comb Pomegranate is packed with special nutritive jelly for Queen Bees and extracts from the Pomegranate Fruit. It aids in promoting collagen and elastin, helps remove signs of hyper pigmentation through gradual micro-exfoliation, helps in shielding the skin from the harmful effects of the sun and encourages radiant skin. It also works for all skin types - dry, oily, normal, combination. Honeycomb Pomegranate is bee-friendly too as no bees are harmed during the harvesting process.

The new packaging (white) on their products are nice, but I still prefer the colorful and floral designs... like the one in the photo.

I used this as my facial soap for a month a half. My skin feels looks clear, fresh and soft to touch. I still did get a pimple or two, but overall, my skin looks amazing!

I have not read anything on any concerns for people who are allergic to honey. But if you are, please do a small skin patch test first. (or not at all, if you are allergic)

xoxo,
Chloe

Human Heart Nature RoseDew Mist

Face mists are so popular these days to keep ourselves refreshed on mid-day. Not only that, the vitamins and minerals infused boost our skin's hydration and supple.

RoseDew Mist 50ml | Php275

100% Natural | Alcohol-free

Spritz to a dewy bloom and keep that cool morning petal-freshness from sunup to sundown! Get a beauty boost times two in one dainty all-day spray:

Healthy Hydration: Pure rose water, beetroot extract and aloe vera give taut, dehydrated skin that revitalizing mid-day quench.

Makeup Meld: Save on touch-ups! A spritz of our RoseDew Mist helps set make-up, preventing it from flaking off for longer wear.

I do not use this during mid-day. However, I prefer to use it as soon as I get out of the shower, and as an addition to my evening skincare routine. That's when I want the antioxidants get absorbed to my skin when my skin is thoroughly cleansed. Everyday, I spray within an arm's length to my face, neck and decolletage (and after I applied my toner at night.) My skin looks and feels soft like a baby's. The fragrance though is a little strong for me; I hope they'd toned it down a bit. This product is 100% natural and alcohol-free.

As for make-up, I cannot say anything much on that because I don't wear make-up. I can't tell if it does prevent make-up from flaking off.

xoxo,
Chloe

HUMAN HEART NATURE Scented Cleansing Bar: Clean Cotton

Human Heart Nature added another exciting scented cleansing bar in their list! If you want to find out, keep reading.

Human Heart Nature Scented Cleansing Bar 120g | Php74.75

If you are looking for just the right kick of citrus to invigorate your mind and stimulate your senses, hit the showers with our Lemon Zest Cleansing Bar. If you're after a balanced sense of calm and well-being, the suds with Lavender Mint. And if you want that crisp, clean scent of clothes fresh out of the dryer, try Cotton Clean.

Whichever you choose, you can be sure that our cleansing bars are perfectly gentle on your skin. They're cold-pressed to retain their natural glycerin, which helps your skin soft and supple. Here's a bonus: cold-pressing consumes less energy and produces less waste.

Did you know? It took us more than two years to develop our cleansing bars because we wanted to create soap that's truly good for the skin and the earth! They are without any trace of BHT and EDTA, discoloration-preventing chemicals commonly found in many soap bars that can irritate the eyes and skin. Our soaps are 100% natural, skin-friendly, and earth-friendly. Bathe only in goodness!

[ Read my review here on their Lemon Zest Cleansing Bar, Lavender Mint, and Aloe Vera (I think this one is discontinued) ]

These soaps are not only good for our skin, but also for our planet! My skin feels nice and soft every time I bathe without drying. If you may have noticed, all of their soaps are in plain white bars with an embossed logo. It takes a whiff to figure out what kind of soap you get in case you are surrounded with tons of their cleansing bars. I did not understand it the first time they released their soaps. Here's why: they want to keep their soaps as pure and safe for everyone, and to our earth, without the use of harmful chemicals.

The CLEAN COTTON Scented Cleansing Bar reminds me a lot of their Fragrance-Free Gentle Cleansing Bar though, but with a hint of a smell to it that is just right. I am not a fan of scents of "clothes fresh out of the dryer" kind.

I wonder what next scented cleansing bars they'll be releasing next? Please let it be vanilla and chocolate. :)

xoxo,

Chloe

Beauty Ritual

Don't you just love spending a little more time for yourself after a long week or just an hour of getaway for yourself? Giving to others is a good thing, but we also shouldn't forget to give to ourselves. Self-love is a bliss! It all takes on what YOU like in this beauty ritual. There is no limit how long you wanted to do it, but what feels good to your body.

Just couple of hours ago, I did felt I was depleted after a long week at work and I knew I needed some time for myself -- and that means no distractions. When my husband sees me make some concoction in the kitchen, he knew I did not want to be disturbed for few minutes and just let myself be. I am happy he understands how much this means to me.

To make it a more seductive experience, you can light a scented candle or spray a little perfume and play a soft music as the background. I really like vanilla. And optional: pull a mirror to see your lovely self. Yes, I took a large mirror. But if it too much, start slow. There is no rush to this beauty ritual. Take your time.

The best part of it is slowly spreading this treat on your face and/or body. Enjoy the messiness! I mixed milk, honey and a ripe banana and slowly slather my body with this delicious treat. You can add a few drops of Frankincense or Ylang Ylang essential oil for more luxurious beauty ritual. Choose essential oils that are gentle to the skin.

One of the things I have learned, is listening to my body as I apply it with absolute care. Delicately apply and feel how the mixture glides on the skin. What do you see? Hear? Smell? You can also do breast massage. Leave it for 5-10 minutes or as long as you want, then wash it off with a warm towel and take a warm bath. Apply a generous amount of coconut oil to moisturize or your favorite lotion. Drink a glass of your favorite green smoothie afterwards or tea if you prefer. Your skin will not only feel soft and radiant, but you will also feel good doing these rituals for yourself.

Every beauty ritual is different to me and you. It still lies to what makes YOU feel good. Personalize it on what makes you happy. It is such a wonderful gift when we give to ourselves first. It replenishes us on the inside out feeling rejuvenated, beautiful and sexy.

xoxo,
Chloe

When the Yoni Egg Is Not Ready

I had my yoni egg yesterday. It feels like it misses to be snuggled inside of me. I could hardly feel it, but it feels good to have my Rose Quartz yoni egg in me.

For the last few months, I have been thinking way lot and I noticed how it drains me. I was out of sync with my body. Just being able to sink into my body even for few minutes takes a load off my shoulders. I did also felt my intimate space wanted the yoni egg so much. Between my Rose Quartz and the Mahogany Obsidian, I chose the Rose Quartz for myself... or was it my womb that chose it for me?

I was a little scared at first like it was the beginning of everything. It feels nice after I inserted it and continued my day with stuff. It's nice to sink my attention once in a while in my womb and know it is there to support me in subtle ways. I had my egg in me for 12 hours.

My period started so I had to push my egg out because it is not recommended during moon cycles. I caught the egg and I could feel my yoni egg was not ready to leave my body. I buried my yoni egg to recharge itself.

I love this Spiritual Practice. I do think every woman needs to celebrate that space she has and not be ashamed of. It feels luxurious to use these crystal eggs inside our yoni as we get to know more about our body and make us feel good.

I do not know when I'd be purchasing my third yoni egg. I just don't feel it right now, but am excited for that day to come.

xoxo,
Chloe

Venus and Mars All-Natural Handmade Soap: The Salt of the Himalayas (Emu Oil Based)

Time for another soap review from Venus & Mars Naturals!

All-Natural Handmade Soap: The Salt of the Himalayas (Emu Oil Based) 135g | Php295

Hand-harvested natural salts known to be the purest, highest quality gourmet and bath salts are what make up this bar. Kept in a pristine environment surrounded by ice and protected by lava, the Himalayan Pink Crystals utilized are pollutant-free, which makes it beyond wonderful for the skin. Every wash provides the skin more than 80 nourishing and skin-replenishing minerals that help alleviate severe cases of dry, mature, sagging skin. It helps purify the skin and deposit necessary minerals needed to make it look glowing. Blended with Emu Oil, Olive Oil, Castor Oil, Coconut Oil, Palm Oil, Himalayan Pink Salts and fruit extracts from Yuzu, Satsuma Mandarin and Bitter Orange, your skin will be visibly healthier, tighter and suppler in every wash.

Directions for Use: Create a creamy lather by adding a little water unto this handmade bar. Spread the lather gently unto the skin. Rinse, pat dry and say hello to suppler and brighter skin!

I saved this soap for last to cleanse my face. (I do also have another V&M soap I also saved for last to use for my face with) I have read an article about the benefits of Pink Himalayan Salt, and I knew I just got to try it out.

The Benefits of Himalayan Salt

Himalayan salt is far superior to traditional iodized salt. Himalayan salt is millions of years old and pure, untouched by many of the toxins and pollutants that pervade other forms of ocean salt. Also known as "white gold," it contains the same 84 natural minerals and elements found in the body. This form of salt has also been maturing over the past 250 million years under intense tectonic pressure, creating an environment of zero exposure to toxins and impurities.

Himalayan salt's unique cellular structure allows it to store vibrational energy. Its minerals exist in a colloidal form, meaning that they are tiny enough for our cells to easily absorb.

Health Benefits

Promotes a stable pH balance within the cells

Improve circulation

Strengthen bones

Reduce signs of aging

Increases hydration

Support healthy respiratory function

Create healthy libido

Promoting cellular hydroelectric energy creation

Source

All those wonderful benefits of the Himalayan Pink Salt in a soap? Who would resist?

I used this cleansing bar for 2 months to wash my face twice a day and it leaves my skin clean and supple. It has a beautiful pink color and does not have any fragrance at all. It did not dried my skin nor did it caused redness. It made my skin look really nice, dewy and glow.

xoxo,
Chloe

Positivity

 Take good care of it, and in return you will benefit heaps!

"Whatever we plant in our subconscious mind and nourish with repetition and emotion will one day become a reality." -Earl Nightingale

...and you will never look back ever again. :)

xoxo,
Chloe