Magic moisture mist

During the times of desperation to cool down what do you do? It's not always easy to jump into a cool shower or a cold pool - ever heard of a moisture mist ? Well, let me tell you why I love this moisture mist & the benefits of it compared to water - yes compared to water. 

I have sensitive skin, leaning more towards dry-combination type majority of the year it's combination. 

During the warmer weathers my skin becomes sticky and sometimes oily, if I am out in the heat my make up would budge especially when am out on a photoshoot - constantly building up make up does not look good most of the time, not to mention the clogging up pores has a massive afterwards effect. When the skin is hot you need to cool it down before it burns or becomes irritated.

I have tried various brands of a moisture-type mist sprays but this one is my number one. I love the unique filter it is, the dewy finish it gives my skin, the price, it's super long lasting, safe for my family to use, the shape of the bottle and most of all, the way it feels on my skin.

For 250ml it lasts me for a few months and I use it every single day from head to toe. I love using it after a shower and after my hair is washed, it makes my hair feel nourished when it's air dried. Very effective when I use the hair dryer - results are fabulous !

Nu skin has a moisture mist called NaPCA spray - it is my holy grail product all year round! I have been using it for over 2 years now, I take a bottle with me everywhere I go and it's wonderful when I go travelling especially when am on the plane - it can help eyes de-puff! 

Pros:

• holds make up all day

• stops itching skin perfect for people with dry skin

• alcohol free

• scent free

• Suitable for men and women

• Leaves skin feeling refreshes

• Dries within seconds - no need to wipe off 

• Contains hyaluronic acid

• unique filter that releases fine streaks of the product allowing it to distribute evenly 

Con:

• only comes as one size over 100ml therefore cannot take it on the plane - I transfer it to a smaller travel bottle to use on the plane

This beauty contains HA or also known as hyaluronic acid which is a key ingredient in the anti-ageing world. It is an effective humectant that helps maintain ideal moisture levels, better than water hence why sometimes our skin dries after a shower and needing to apply a moisturiser. The moisture mist also contains  humectant sodium PCA which helps to stabilise the moisture levels on the skin.

Simple to use, just a simple spray across the face or arms or body, within seconds the product will dry and help restore that moisture loss on to the skin.

A lot of skin care products contain a mineral oil which is suppose to bind and support the skin, I did an experiment to see what the mineral oil actually does to the skin vs NaPCA moisture mist. By doing this I used 2 dried apricots from my local supermarket and soaked one bottle of bio oil and the other one with NaPCA. Results were amazing, within a few hours I understood why mineral oil was doing nothing for my skin vs NaPCA moisture mist helped restore the moisture loss in my skin. 

These have been in the bottles for over 2 years now - why don't you try it yourself with nothing to lose?

If you're interested in purchasing this product contact me for more details, Nu skin products can only be sold by a Nu Skin distributor and I am one of them. 

I have not been paid to review this, it has all been purchased with my own money and my honest opinion. 

Lip plumping using the galvanic spa

I have always thought my lips were very small, I remember I use to stretch them at night when am lying in bed - how ridiculous was I! I was always envious of the other girls able to wear bright red lipstick and looking do feminine, whereas I on the other hand, had the worlds tiniest lips. When I grew up I realised it was ok to have small lips, I would never want fillers as I don't like needles.

I found a new obsession from the Nu Skin range, a lip plumping-collagen filled clear lip gloss proven to give you fuller lips without the use of needles! 

It contains oligopeptide proven to define and contour the Cupid's bow giving fuller definition as it tends to fade as we age. I love how it completes my youthful look on a daily basis, am not getting any younger! 

 My latest must-do is to maximise the lip gloss results by using my galvanic machine simply by using my small round flat head conductor, sprays of the Napca moisture mist over the gloss on the lips and activating the machine over it.

 The first pic is my naked lips, then the middle photo is my lips after using the galvanic over it for 2 minutes, then after about 5 minutes I applied the lip gloss again! 

Results lasted all day and I am so happy sbout the results. Using the galvanic can make the lip gloss up to 70% even more effective! 

If you have a galvanic why don't you give this a try?

If you want to try this product feel free to contact me - have fun!

XOX

My acne and Eczema breakout!!

When I was born I suffered with eczema really badly up, the use of steroid creams really did thin my skin so bad which resulted into super sensitive to a lot of creams which meant my skin was always needing TLC. Up to late teen age, I only suffered with eczema whenever I was severely stressed which would mainly be my exam periods also winter times would be the worst as my skin is super dry and nothing seemed to work unless I applied something every 2 hours to my skin. I was so grateful when I learnt so much about skin products and knowing how to deal with flare ups.
During my teenage years I suffered with spots as well as acne - dark purple pimples, red raw skin, painful to touch and of course, itchy skin. I had really oily skin which was annoying as my acne and eczema got worse.

Anyone else have this problem?

sore face and irritated neck building up in the first month

Now I am in my late 20's I thought it all had stopped but recently in September I started to have the odd pimple, then it turned into dark purple pimples, started spreading and before I knew it, I realised it was acne again!! It's been so long since I last suffered with it and I was suprised I had it again. I then had a massive break out of eczema on my neck, from a diameter of 1cm spread across my neck. I didn't even notice it until people were pointing it out to me at work, I didn't feel any itching or pain, which means there was absolutely no irritation. My face ended up red raw with rosacea skin - it was so painful.

5-6 weeks after

A week later it all got worse, my acne had spread from my cheek to my jaw line, painful to touch and I stopped using my Galvanic Spa as it was so painful to even have the gel over my face. The eczema started to get itchy and I was travelling to Hong Kong and Japan which was a real climate change from England, sadly my skin suffered - BIG TIME. I mentally suffered too!!

To totally clear up this I used various products as well as supplementing myself to detox the toxins that was lingering in my body. I didn't feel 'unwell' as such and did not catch anything such as the common winter flu or cold ( like I use to but for the last 2 years I have been feeling GREAT) so this is a way of my body suffering from the inside.


For the outside of my body I used:

acne life saver set  - cheaper to purchase as a set to save a huge amount of money!

Previously I tried various acne friendly products but with the amount of alcohol and acids in them, it burnt my skin and wasted my time as well as my money. I decided to try the Clear Action set from Nu Skin as I heard so many good reviews as well as good results from photos of people who used it to clear their acne.


The set included a foaming cleanser, toner, day cream and a night cream. Each set lasted me just over 3 months and within 2 days of uses I saw and felt results. The little bumpy spots dissapeared! I was so excited to continued to use the set as I LOVED how my skin felt as well as seeing that my dark purple spots were dissapearing. This was an important factor to me because it proves to me something is happening rather than waiting because when you are suffering, time is an issue. 
 
The clear action is a very gentle treatment system designed to help clear the blemishes you have now, fade the signs of past breakouts, and, most importantly, keep skin clear and vibrant for the future. Very easy to do and very effective results. I love how gentle the cleanser is when it's applied to the skin, it turns into a clear liquid when it's dried within 2 minutes.

Toner has a unique lid to prevent further bacteria feeding in your skin

The next step is followed by a toner, which has a unique lid pumping system so that no bacteria can access into the bottle.

The 3rd step is either a day cream or a
night cream, melts into the skin and looks after it whilst you sleep or work in the day.


For my eczema I used a blend of these 3 products together equal parts and stored it in a pot.

* this hand is not mine but someone else who had great results

•  Perennial - IBR-Dormin, Kukui nut oil and meadowfoam seed oil, Garcinia indica (kokum) seed butter- gives you super moisturised skin without the greasy feel on the skin, 
• Firewalker - Cordyline Terminalis & Orbignya Phalerata - works deep into the skin to repair the damaged layer of skin to stop the spreading
• Enhancer - containing aloe vera, Panthenol & Hyaluronic acid -super moisturiser to repair the broken skin and calm redness

As for the inside of my body I have always been on my Lifepak multivitamins, (I stopped taking them for a few weeks then this flare up happened along with other factors like stress) , I never again want to stop taking my multi vitamins as they are what's protecting my immune system. I was also taking R2 to deeply cleanse but I found it wasn't doing anything other than give me more energy. I decided to try Reishimax as the active ingredients help to fight the natural killer cells from the body. I felt like this was the last option for me and I was right!! It helped!! after about 2 weeks of taking this my eczema cleared up and m acne was very less visible, I was so relieved!

free from eczema!!

So to conclude this post, I went through a lot not to mention my confidence level was much lower as I have always looked after my skin but when I did stop taking my supplements - my body lacked nutrition and whilst I Was dealing with a lot of stress factors it lead to poor sleeping patterns  sleeping 4 hours max per night/day) which lead to poor diet and I needed a deep cleanse as well as new supplements to the largest organ - my skin. If you know anyone who is going through anything similar and have tried lots of alternatives but nothing has worked - please let them read this post and feel free to message me.  I would LOVE to help people realise there is another way out of this!

Thank You

XOX

Nu Skin AP-24 Whitening toothpaste review

Over many years I have tried various whitening toothpastes who promise results after a period of time and of course the photos are always extremely appealing. We all want white teeth, but it depends on your own teeth state, results will vary. Unfortunately I have sensitive teeth after eating too much acidic foods or use certain toothpastes for too long, which is quite annoying as it also causes my gums to bleed at times - not attractive!

There are more and more brands who have their own versions of whitening toothpaste as whiter teeth is becoming popular across the world, Nu Skin is one of them.  AP-24® Whitening Fluoride  is formulated with a unique combination of ingredients that removes stains and whitens teeth without harsh abrasive action. After extensive laboratory testing, this formula was shown to provide better whitening results than leading brands of whitening toothpaste.

For less than £10, there is 110g of product which is about 100ml tube lasts up to 2 months per tube. I use mine 3 times a day and it lasts me a month and half as little goes a long way with results to see.

Many whitening toothpastes contain peroxide, a chemical that bleaches teeth, but can weaken tooth enamel and irritate soft mouth tissues. Peroxides should only be used in a professional setting. AP-24® Whitening Fluoride Toothpaste does not contain peroxide. Neither does it contain harsh abrasives − they remove stains, but erode and scratch teeth.

AP-24® Whitening Fluoride Toothpaste resulted in a 63%

increase in tooth brightness in clinical trials. 

The AP-24 whitening Fluoride toothpaste:

• Brightens and whitens teeth
• Helps remove stains
• Helps remove and prevent plaque buildup
• Helps the prevention of dental cavities
• Provides a long-lasting smooth, clean, and fresh feel 
• Features AP-24, an exclusive ingredient
• Refreshing, trademark vanilla mint flavor
• Thick, creamy, rich formula
• No harmful peroxides

Ingredients:

Water (Aqua), Hydrated Silica, Sorbitol, Alumina, Glycerin, Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate, PEG-12, Sodium Monofluorophosphate (0.15 w/v fluoride ions), Dimethicone*, Poloxamer 338*, Poloxamer 407*, Cellulose Gum, , Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Flavour (Aroma), Sodium Saccharin, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891).

*A component of the patented AP-24® formula.

my results in just under a week

Pro's:

• slight vanilla & mint taste
• taste is not too hot for the tongue
• Gentle to teeth and mild to gums
• product can last 2 months as you only need a pea sized amount each time
• brightens and whitens teeth while fighting plaque formation after meals
• alcohol free
• Leaves a clean, just-brushed feeling that lasts
• safe to use more than twice a day woohoo!

Personally for me, I brush my teeth morning and night, plus during the day after eating certain foods like too much sugar or food that get stuck in between my teeth. Most toothpastes recommend to use only day and night but even after chewing gum after meals doesn't help my teeth feel or look as clean as brushing it. Featuring a special formula that contains no harmful peroxides, AP-24 Whitening Fluoride Toothpaste also helps remove stains and aids in the prevention of cavities.
The flip top lid ensures the product does not dry if the lid was opened, no loose screw lid and no twisting off lid which half the time, I end of losing, when you're rushing out in the morning, the last thing I want to do is waste time looking for the lid! Does anyone else have this problem?

One thing I noticed was when I spit out the formula, it is an off-white (sometimes yellow-ish colour) foam which is the plaque from the teeth. sounds disgusting but its true!
 The toothpaste demonstrates the results after you have brushed your teeth - I have never seen this before as the formula is usually too watery or too strong for me to keep in my mouth but this is gentle for my sensitive teeth.


If you're interested to try this product, please send me a message - available world wide.

XOX