SNOE White Special Black Beauty Bar

This is one of the popular soaps from Snoe Beauty. I never really gave this soap a thought but it was always recommended to me by the sales person every time I had the chance to look around and see what's new from Snoe. So I thought to give this soap a shot. Many women are coming back for this soap, so it must be good. Summer may have ended months ago here in the Philippines, but it doesn't stop anyone to keep their skin looking good. Just think about next summer and the next after that! But then again, it doesn't just have to be summer to remind ourselves to have a supple and smooth skin.

SNOE White Special Black Beauty Bar 150g | Php349

Multi-Fruit Acids. EGF Technology. Deoxyarbutin. Tomato.

New, improved version of our best selling beauty bar for luminous skin. Like any magic recipe, Snoe Beauty's special formulation helps bring out your fairest. This product will effectively help fade dark spots, blemishes, freckles and melasma for renewed clarity and effective hyper pigmentation correction.

Snoe's Special Black Beauty Bar removes impurities to refine skin tone and promote cell renewal for a complexion with inner radiance. It will remove dead surface cells to boost clarity and luminosity.

Ingredients:

EGF Technology - it can repair the epidermis, delay aging, fade scars and speckles, inhibit wrinkles, moisten skin, and minimize pores by improving the texture and condition of the skin.

Multi fruit acids - loosens the skin cells and provides even exfoliation to help cell turnover.

Deoxy arbutin - the largest ingredient in skin brightening! It safely lightens away dark spots, blemishes, freckles and melasma for renewed skin clarity and effective hyper pigmentation correction.

Tomato - evens out the skin and revives the glow giving you healthy-looking skin. It contains high amounts of Vitamin C to brighten the skin.

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Recommended Use:

Use continuously for three months only then shift to another Snoe Beauty bar variant to let your skin rest. Resume use after one month.

Sunburn Alert:

This product contains Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHA) which may increase your skin's sensitivity to the sun and the possibility of sunburn. Use a sunscreen, wear protective clothing and limit sun exposure while using this product and a week after discontinuing use.

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I love that the packaging has a written, "SNOE WHITE". :)

The soap may be in BLACK, but it is a special black bar that can help lighten the skin with regular use. Its ingredients can bring out the new skin underneath the dead skin. This soap smells like licorice which is really interesting. I let the soap suds sit on my skin for 2 minutes before I rinse. I didn't experience any tingling or prickly sensation. It is recommended to use this soap for 3 months and use a different soap from Snoe Beauty to give the skin time to rest. You can resume using this soap after one month. I did not use this soap on my face.

I was a little hesitant to use the soap right away because I knew, with continuous use of whitening products, my skin will be sensitive to the sun's rays. Without proper protection from the sun, every effort used to keep the skin lighten will eventually backfire! It will only cause the skin to get darken and irritated. I am very careful when I used this on my first 7 days. My skin is not "too dark" nor "too white". I like the soap, but I knew I had to keep in mind the consequences; I had to switch soaps every week from Snoe's Black Beauty Bar to a moisturizing soap. It didn't caused my skin to dry though I think it should happen because it just means the dead skin slowly sloughs off. It is actually expected to see "erasure-like shavings" from the skin within the first 3 months of use to reveal new skin. A moisturizing lotion with sunblock is a must before stepping out of the house. Oh wait! I think protecting the skin should be 24/7 whether we are inside our house or not. And while we are at it, a balanced diet, recommended hours of sleep and exercise will keep our skin happy.

Trying to even out the skin tone can be a challenge. Sunblock is the best protection there is from the sun. Wherever we are, sunblock is important and not just because we are at the beach. Wearing sunblock prevents skin discolorations, blotchiness and slows down the development of premature aging. Be sure to reapply sunblock every 2 hours. Stay away from the sun between 10am-3pm. Wear sunglasses and bring an umbrella with you wherever you go. Protect yourself from the sun no matter what the climate is. Your skin will thank you 5...10...15...20 years from now!

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xoxo,
Chloe

The Vimala Alphabet

Everyone's handwriting says a lot about our personality. We get caught up on technology that we rely on it so much, we tend to 'forget' how to write with pen and paper. Handwriting is an art and many of us think it's just letters on paper. Letters are letters, right? As long as I write, that's all it matters. Um... not necessarily. That's what I also think years back, but something wasn't right. I read what it means how we write a certain letter such as an 'o' or 't', which fascinates me, but I never get that answer how can I improve. I knew I need to do something, but nobody told me how to do it "perfectly". I was left hanging in the air with the question on HOW.

Just a week or two ago, I listened to an hour long webinar and I believe it was destiny. This was the answer I was looking for for years. This was it. She mentioned the VIMALA ALPHABET. I love how she described each letter and its significance. I love how Vimala Rodgers categorize these letters in families.

1. Family of Communication (A, O, D, G, Q, P)
2. Family of Learning and Evaluating (Y, U, W, V)
3. Family of Honoring and Expressing (M, N, H)
4. Family of Insight (L, E, I, J)
5. Family of Creativity (F, R, S)
6. Family of Status (T, K, B)
7. Family of Trusting and Inner Authority (C, X)
8. Grandfather Zed - Letter of Contentment (Z)
9. Ligature of Flexibility (Th)

It's like learning the alphabet again in a refreshing way. I love it! I thought letters were just letters until I understood the importance of writing letters in a manner that can help transform one's life. I wish this was taught in schools all over the globe!!! I wish I knew this when I was in kindergarten.

I got myself started and practice for my first 40 days. I chose my first 3 letters because I find it beautiful how it was written -- and I want it! I read further about those letters, and now I knew why I chose them based from my intuition. Isn't it amazing how these letters speak to us? I am now conscious how I write my letters. I put it on practice everyday to write and it feels rewarding!

Here are the steps to begin: (Transform Your Life Through Handwriting)
1. Write at least 3 lines of upper and lowercase letters.
2. Write on unlined paper in the landscape direction.
3. No pencils, please. Use a pen.
4. Begin by writing once, at the top of the page, the Declaration of Intent of the initial of your first name.
5. Write the first and third letters for at least 40 consecutive days. If you skip a day, start over. 40 is the number of transformation; it takes 40 days for the neurons in the brain to realign themselves, which is what the process of adopting self-affirming handwriting pattern does.
6. Write the third letter for a single week.

It has been officially a week since I started practicing the Vimala Alphabet. I compare my 'old' handwriting to my present handwriting, and it's like, was that how I write? Well, that's a thing of the past! I am learning a lot and I love it.

1. The way you write reflects your self-image.
2. Each of the Vimala Letters reinforces your noblest soul self, your true gifts.
3. By adopting the Vimala Letters as your chosen writing system, your self-image will come alive with who you really are -- you you've been hiding all these years -- and your unique gifts will then be able to help heal the world!

-It's All In the Pen by Vimala Rodgers

I am still on the hunt for a copy of her book. If I don't find a physical copy, I'd get one online. I promise! I would love to read the meaning behind the letters that I never knew about. I would love to get to know these letters in an intimate way.

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xoxo,
Chloe

CURE Series Japanese Exfoliating Bath Towel

I can't stand limp wash cloths or anything too rough on my skin that could cause my skin to bleed to wash myself. I've only used this thrice and I got to say I already love it! How can I be certain it's my favorite after three uses? I can never look back on regular wash cloths again. Not even a loofah! I bought this online at Amazon two years ago. (It took me that long before I can use it) This gem has been right under my nose all this time.

Cure Series Japanese Exfoliating Bath Towel 120cm | $5.07USD

Made of textured nylon, in a stronger weave suited to exfoliating all over body. Makes luxurious lather of almost any soap, and longer length lets you reach your back effortlessly. Softens skin, stimulates circulation, helps reduce cellulite. Rinses easily, dries quickly and hygienically for multiply baths or showers. Made in Japan, comes in English ingredients and usage instructions.

I read a lot of positive reviews online and decided to get this one. I pulled it out and the size of this bath towel blew me away because it was twice its size. I immediately thought of cutting it in half, but I am glad I didn't. I don't think I'm supposed to. It felt soft and thin unlike any other wash cloths I have tried. It lathers pretty good with just a minimal amount of body wash. Its texture on the skin feels just right; coarse enough to scrub away dead skin but soft enough to leave skin unharmed even though it says SUPER HARD WEAVE. It feels amazing and relaxing as I use this. I applied my body lotion after shower and my skin feels soft, smooth, clean and refreshed! Rinse it out and hung on a hook to dry. This is way better than cotton wash cloths.

I am so happy!!! I will definitely repurchase.

xoxo,
Chloe

Mahogany Obsidian Yoni Egg Experience

I'm back! Who knew I'd be writing my experience in just a few weeks after purchasing my Mahogany Obsidian egg. I am a little scared because it was a little smaller than my medium Rose Quartz. But no, I know I can do this! It is my yoni. We can handle this. To be honest, these last few weeks was a struggle. I had a ton of things I need to set straight despite the amount of challenges that are up. I knew I need to get this sh*t together because I have fears of my own down the road that I don't want to set myself in.

I knew I was close in receiving my egg; I was excited. I was waiting. I was ready. I had the stone under my pillow, meditate, sit under the sunlight and moonlight Full (Blue) Moon days ago.

The day came when I just want to keep a space just for me and my egg. I practiced some breathing exercises what was also sent to me along with my stone. When it was inside of me, I was calm and I could feel a shift in my energy. There was an aching thing inside of me that no matter how much I try to talk things out, it relieves the pain superficially. I had to sit back and really deal what was going on in me. The last few weeks were triggers of years of muck!!! I've been carrying this around for years! I need to get this out of my body because it is just too much to handle. I can't let another year or another decade pass by trying to eat me alive. I already made a decision.

It still felt new to me when I was in touch with my body before inserting my egg. Why does it have to be anyway? I could feel something was stopping me even though I wanted it every inch of it. Minutes later after that, I focused on what is good for me and the mind chatter dissolved! I had one hand on my heart and the other on my womb and I could feel my body was ready. As I was waiting for my egg to be sterilized, I did my breathing exercises and whispered positive intentions to my egg.

I coated the egg with a little coconut oil and inserted it while in a hoarse stance. I was smiling as I welcome it. When it was in, I was calm. I danced a few times and fill my womb with love. It was nestled the left part of my womb. After inserting, I had to take a nap. I could feel the energy from my womb, down to my legs and feet since the Mahogany Obdsidian is for the root and sarcral chakra. I had this nagging headache and I felt tired throughout the day like something sucked inside of me. I didn't cry or anything, though I was expecting it to. I tried practicing my kegels throughout the day I had my egg. But since it is slightly smaller than my medium sized Rose Quartz, I couldn't move the egg as much as I want it to. I had it sit inside in me for a day and a half.

Here's a photo just so you know the difference of the sizes of the eggs I am talking about:

 

The next day, I feel angry. I knew it was one of those triggering things in my past I did not get in touch with it yet. I knew consciously what I was doing; I was aware, but this anger wants to be expressed. Hours later after that, I could feel it in me I needed to write. I have been pushing aside the idea of writing for so long. I do not know why, I just do. I tried excusing myself but my egg doesn't want to back down and I got up, took a pen and paper, and simply wrote what happened earlier to a bunch of stuff that needs some acknowledgement from me. I wrote what I needed to write on that paper. For the most part, it was about the 'THEY's" and the "YOU's" until it became to the "I's" and the "ME's". Of course it's all about me because I cannot change anybody or do things that will only lose my focus and energy. It's being realistic. I was angry, hurt, sad of what was going on in me. There was a slight tug in my heart about these people, but enough is enough. I had enough. It is time to be selfish and focus on my sh*t together. This is definitely just the beginning between me and my Mahogany Obsidian. You know I can always write even without my egg, but there was indeed a push to get myself a pen and paper and write that I needed to get done. My egg wanted me to express it on my own and see through it from my eyes with love.

...and it was because, an hour later, I could feel my egg wanted to come out. I do not want it yet to leave! When I pushed my egg out, I had it buried under the ground. I don't know what else my egg saw inside my womb, but whatever it was, she knew the things I needed to work on whatever negative energies I needed to release. Even up to now, I could feel a tingling feel in my feet.

This is about me facing my fears. Grounding and focusing me on what I need to do at this moment. I simply had enough. I can't stand to be in someone else's BS. It is so easy to spot when someone tries to sell their sh*t. It is me being selfish. I am working on it.

This is me.

xoxo,
Chloe