THE FACE SHOP Green Tea Phyto Powder in Cleansing Foam

I love green tea! If I'm feeling it, I'd drink tea twice the day without milk... just so you know. We've all heard the benefits of this wonderful beverage called green tea! It is packed with antioxidants! Who doesn't love antioxidants for beautiful skin?

Green Tea Phyto Powder in Cleasning Foam 170ml | Php380

Facial foam with green tea powder which cleanses skin impurities and make-up residue with rich and mild foam and provides skin a refreshing and sparkling finish.

Directions: Dispense an adequate amount and lather fully with water. Massage gently onto the entire face and rinse thoroughly with clean water.

This facial cleanser comes in a soft squeezable upside-down tube. It was wrapped in a plastic wrap when I bought it. The packaging does look simple, but its scent and the results on my skin blew me away! Even though it says 'GREEN TEA', I was expecting the cleanser would come in green, but rather comes in pearly white. It is very creamy so a little bit goes a long way. I squeeze just a pea-size of the cleanser on my hands, make a rich lather, then I gently massage it on my face in circular motion. It is very gentle and makes my skin look brighter, soft and smooth. Its scent is light, clean and fresh which relaxes me every time I wash my face morning and night.

It also helped fight my acne problem. I was breaking out on some areas on my face a month ago, and I didn't know why it was happening! Probably of stress? Pollution? Hormones? Something I ate? I honestly wasn't expecting anything, but thank goodness this cleanser made it all go away!

A definite repurchase! :)


xoxo,
Chloe

Dry Skin Brushing

We all exfoliate our face 1-2 times a week, but how about our beautiful body? It needs extra attention from us too. I bought a body brush two weeks ago at Watsons. It's supposed to be used to scrub the back while in the shower but it doesn't matter! I need a dry brush, and this is exactly what I need.

Dry Brush | Php119.75

Some of you would probably ask why we need to dry brush when we can all just hop in the shower and scrub with our handy loofah and body wash which saves us even more time. Hmm... yeah, I was in the same spot a year ago reasoning if I should. After that, I pushed this thought aside, and had forgotten all about it! Yup, just like that. Why bother, right? I was dead wrong. Think of it as this way: it gives you and our skin a nice treat and breather for 5minutes. Hands down!!!

Like out of nowhere, I stumbled to one video on Youtube about dry skin brushing. Something just clicked in me; I knew I had to purchase my own dry brush after all that reasoning. The benefits astounds me. The concept itself is easy. Anyone can do it!

Here are the benefits of dry skin brushing:

1. Exfoliates. Our skin sheds dead skin cells everyday... even right now as we speak. We want to help our skin shed a little faster, cell renewal and give our pores a breather. It prepares our skin absorb the products we are going to apply on our skin... just like what we do on our face. Without regular exfoliating, the dead skin cells will pack itself and cause flakiness and dryness. Dry brushing will reveal soft and smoother skin. It also prevents ingrown hairs.
2. Removes cellulite. This is huge for us women. It is found on our hips and thighs giving it an orange and dimply look. The dry brush helps the underlying fat smooooth out. I don't have cellulite... yet, but it is better to prevent them than cure.
3. Cleanses the Lymphatic System. Stimulating our lymphatic system helps remove the toxins in our body.
4. Tones the muscles. This stimulates our nerve endings making every muscle fibers to activate and move. Helps in the distribution of our fat deposits.
5. Energizing! You will feel the circulation of blood flow immediately. It also encourages body's discharge of metabolic wastes.
6. Stimulates Nervous System. The bristles of the dry brush will stimulate the nerve endings of your skin. It feels a little ticklish and it feels good.

Sounds good? Here's how to dry skin brushing.

1. Purchase a softer natural dry brush with a handle preferably to reach all areas of your body. Find something that feels good to your skin.

2. Use your dry brush with your dry and naked body before taking a shower to remove impurities.
3. Brush starting from the soles of your feet (circular motion); brush up to your legs; circular counter-clockwise on the abdomen; upward strokes on your back and down the neck; and from the hands towards the shoulders, working your way toward the heart in long, gentle but firm strokes. The Lymphatic fluid flows through the body towards the heart. Very important to brush in the same direction.
4. Use light pressure. Do not brush your skin too hard.

5. Skin brushing is preferred once a day in the morning. It only takes 5 minutes of your time and the results are amazing!
6. Avoid sensitive areas and broken skin such as rash, cuts and infections. And be cautious on your skin around the breast.
7. Increase blood circulation by alternating temperatures from hot to cold as you take shower.
8. After getting out of the shower, massage your skin with coconut oil, cocoa butter, avocado oil, almond oil, or any natural lotion you may have.
9. Clean your dry brush once a week with soap and water under the sun to prevent mildew.


You'll get the hang of it over time. Do this every single day and the results are rewarding -- internally and externally. Follow it with exercise and proper diet for a healthy body.


xoxo,
Chloe

Human Heart Nature Calming Massage Oil

Massages are so good! Gives me that spa treatment right in the comfort of my home. It eases my breathing; calms my mind, body and soul; and the room also smells nice with this massage oil! I'd see to it I'd get myself a massage at least once a month. A definite guilty pleasure!

Human Heart Nature has two kind of massage oils: Calming Massage Oil (lavender, orange, and lemongrass) and Rejuvenating Oil (eucalyptus essential oil and rosemary essential oil). It varies from two sizes: 95ml (Php195) and 195ml (Php360). I get to choose their Calming Massage Oil. I need a massage oil ready in case. I do not like them (the masseuse) use mineral oil on me.

Calming Massage Oil 95ml | Php195

Unwind and pamper yourself with nature's premium calming trio: lavender, orange and lemongrass essential oils that will help calm your busy mind, body and soul. Made with premium healthy oils including our miracle sunflower oil. It's packed with natural antioxidants and skin vitamins.

Did you know? Most massage oils use mineral oil which studies have shown is the #2 cause of premature skin ageing -- second only to the sun.

How to Use:

Dispense onto palm and warm the oil by rubbing hands together. Massage oil over desired areas. Complete your weekend de-stressed checklist with a good book and a warm cup of tea. (THIS SOUNDS LIKE HEAVEN!!!! LOL!)

Light up a scented candle. Play your favourite music. Dim the lights. The scent of this massage oil is such pure bliss! The lemongrass, orange and lavender helps me calm after a long day. A warm cup of tea or chocolate are extra bonus! I can smell the lemongrass more, then followed by a hint of orange. (Don't ask me what happened to the Lavender scent!) Its oil absorbs in the skin without giving you that greasy feel. And because it is natural, I am happy I give my skin the best. Leaves skin soft too.

The massage feeds my feminine soul. It feels like I want to step back, listen to my playlist, breathe and observe for a while.

OMG! Yes! Do get it!!!

As soon as ran out of this, I'd try their Rejuvenating Massage Oil.

Check the expiry date. Store below 35 degrees Celsius & away from direct sunlight.

xoxo,

Chloe