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Showing posts with label skin care regime. Show all posts
Showing posts with label skin care regime. Show all posts
WOW I haven't added a blog entry for SO long! I guess I have been busy lazy and abandoned my blog, fear not, I am back!!! I have actually missed writing and adding photo's so I shall endeavour to make more of an effort! Due to busy schedule with my jobs, I guess this has been my last place to leave my thoughts!
So... ANYWAYS.... my latest beauty haul includes all these items from Nu Skin. I have been wanting to try the whitening toothpaste for a while now, just finished my stock of Colgate Total and I said to myself I would try this whitening one as it's one of the worlds bestest whitening toothpaste you can get! Very intrigued as I wanted to have my teeth whitened but scared due to the harsh chemicals and my teeth can be quite sensitive at times so this is a safe option for me!
I bought a face essentials guide as it would benefit me in what I can recommend to my clients as I haven't tried absolutely everything in the Nu Skin range, probably only 1/4 of the entire store but I love what I am using at the moment in the ageLOC range. I also got some more of my ageLOC gels for my face & body galvanic machines preparing my body for the summer!! Planning on holidays from May onwards so am working on it now! Otherwise I just wont do it! It's always easier said than done right? Of course I got a bottle of the moisture mist, which is my absolute holy grail! Each bottle is 250ml and it lasts me about 2 months which is a real bargain price at about £15 per bottle! Just love love the stuff!! Will be blogging about it soon!!
I have
recently suffered an allergy reaction to a body lotion which kind of
suprised me because the product was meant to be soothing for the skin
but having very sensitive skin, can still have reactions.
During
the colder seasons my skin all over my body begins to show reactions a
lot more than warmer seasons. I use to have severe eczema, I was at the
doctors every 2 weeks getting creams, dermatologist reviews and it
really did have a major effect on my confidence.
I
don't have eczema anymore as I have got right down to the source of the
problems but I do have rosacea on my face and it does happen on my
thighs, stomach and arms even when I am wearing long layers to cover up. It's so painful to touch especially when it
comes to washing my face or shaving my legs , the skin feels like it's
on fire and it's unbearable at times!
Having a skin reaction makes me feel so unhappy because it hurts and looks horrible! totally knocks my confidence.
Due
to the environment in work in, I have to washed my hands at least 50
times a day with the foamy soap and water, I am not a fan of using soap
nor the strong alcohol gel but I did cover up the affected area with a
sterile dressing then let it breath at night when I sleep.
the start - redness and sore
I work as a nurse most times and due to infection control, we have to use soap and water after every patient contact, therefore I have to be very careful of what lotions I use on my skin and making sure it is looked after the best as it can be.
However, I used a lotion and just after a few times this was what happened......
day 2
This
was what I used on my hands, after about 3 uses my skin began to hurt,
the skin felt so tight and itchy and it stung so badly, then the bumps
showed up.
day 2 - 3
I
had the bumps on my hand for about 6 days before it actually calmed
down. I used my Hyaluronic acid spray to calm down the redness,
perennial to deeply moisturise it and also enhancer to stop it from
spreading. They are the main treatments I use when it comes to any skin
problems I have.
After 2-4 days
it calmed down to this. It's not as visible as before and the bumps are
still there but the redness has definitely calmed down and it's not
itchy anymore.
I used 3 products to help the hand calm and resolve. They are all from Nu Skin ,
Moisture Mist Spray, Perennial moisturiser and Enhancer Gel
I used the moisture mist spray to help lock in moisture as my skin felt so sore and tight, whenever the skin has a reaction it loses its hydration levels and causes the tightness feeling then show signs of a reaction. I also use this to set my make up and lock in moisture before I sleep by spritzing 2 spritz before bed.
using the Perennial moisturiser it helps the skin to reinforce the skin's natural defence mechanisms protecting against dry
air, cold climate and wind. Fragrance-free. Safe and gentle for all skin
types, including sensitive like mine. This is great for all over the body all year round.
the Enhancer has a cooling sensation when it's applied to the skin. The clear gel melts onto the skin absorbing deep into the epidermis, great for any soreness or burns, also for pre-post shaving for men!
day 6
after 7-9 days
If you suffer with skin problems such as rosacae, or eczema with sensitive skin type then you may want to consider this as an option.
You can only buy Nu Skin products from a distributor and I am one of them. Send me an email with your skin problems and I will get back to you with recommendations.
The photos are all my hand, not editted.
Thank You for reading my ramble!
XOX
** I am a distributor for Nu Skin, this product was purchased with my
own money and I have given my most honest opinion, I have not been
contacted by the company to give this review in any way. **
Gemma Shephard & Emma Forbes Salute to this product!
There are many factors around us which damage our skin and it's not difficult to understand why we must take care of our skin, just depends if you want to or not!
Not only does our skin protect our organs, but it is the biggest organ in our bodies.
Our skin shows us how good/bad our immune system is, and when it's low we see it as well as feeling it. For instance, dehydrated body can lead to dry and flaky skin, which is never attractive (unless that's what you're into). Also, spots around the chin area means your body is lacking fluids! Spots in general can spread so it is very important not to touch the infected area and know what you are putting on to of that area whether its water or lotions. For me, I have sensitive skin and that's due to various factors and something I was born with. It's improved over the years due to me taking good supplementation and a better controlled diet.
Did you know there are many major factors around us that damage our skin? such us:-
pollution
emotional/mental stress
lack of sleep
diet
dehydration
harmful UVA/UVB rays
smoking
infared
We may or may not see the effects on our skin straight away but in time, it will show - do you want to prevent it?
I have tried various methods to have flawless skin and it's not easy! A lot of work involved but knowing what you're using is the first important step! Then to maintain it is the next big step but its worth it! I have a clear understanding that only very few options worked but I still keep trying!
Long term wise, I use my Galvanic Spa as well as my ageLOC Elements skin care . Everybody has different skin and depending on your budget, you would have to try it before you decide if you like it or not, the results speaks for itself!
I discovered an alternative to a harmful face peel (also known as micro-dermabrasion) which is extremely effective for removing dead skin cells resulting the skin to a more plumpy and hydrated face BUT causing pain! Tru face revealing gel is formulated with gentle, patented, polyhydroxy acid (PHA) technlogy, which gives us the youthful looking complexious without any irritation.
I demonstrated the use of this Tru Face Revealing Gel on 4 coins. This process is similar to the oxidation and damage free radicals cause to the skin. Excess free radicals in the skin, can also create a sallow, dull complexion. PHAs reverse the oxidation damage and brighten the skin without harshness or pain.
This smooth formula is applied onto the skin day & night on clean skin, upwards and outwards. You then let the formula do the hard work whilst you continue with your day/night. The results work before you know it! I was astonished by how my skin felt and looked!
After about 30 minutes, I had an immense result from where the gel has been sitting on the coin and this is the result.......
The results on the skin is pretty amazing causing me no problems but just adds extra smiles to my day!
Ingredients:
Polyhydroxy Acids (PHAs)
Lactobionic Acid and Gluconolactone: these ingredients encourage the
sloughing off of rough, uneven skin and stimulates the production of
young, healthy cells and creates a smoother surface.
Gluconolactone—this PHA gently penetrates skin to reduce the appearance of pore size and the visible effects of photoaging. Proven to be effective in visibly improving skin texture and radiance.
Lactobionic—a PHA clinically shown to significantly enhance skin cell turnover while improving skin brightness and texture. Works gently, without irritation. Acts as a powerful antioxidant and metal chelator that is so nurturing it is used as a preservation solution for transplant organs during transport.
It makes me wonder how much damage has my skin had to go through after all these years?!
I love the fact this product is very suitable for those with sensitive skin like me, it works like wonders and a little goes a long way!
For 30ml of product at the price of £46.00, you would use this day & night if you wish. How much you use it entirely up to you depending on how often you want the face to be pampered. I would use this no more than twice a week along with my ageLOC Elements kit to maintain the maximum effect.
Pro's:
suitable for sensitive skin
small lightweight product
little goes a long way
easily blendable
suitable for male and female
suitable for any age
alcohol free
no harshness and certainly pain-free lotion
very gentle on the skin - as stated by Celebrity Stylist Gemma Shephard
I would highly recommend this to those who want a healthy glowing face without going through harmful face scrubs. It's a great gift idea for those who like luxurious products with very effect results without paying too much for!
If you would like to purchase this then send me an email so I can register an account and offer discount!
strawbeefull@gmail.com
XOX
** I am a distributor for Nu Skin, this product was purchased with my
own money and I have given my most honest opinion, I have not been
contacted by the company to give this review in any way. **
Mud masks are very effective in terms of deeply cleansing your epidermis, which is your top layer of skin that you can see. Good mud masks extracts impurities that may or may not be visible to the naked eye, and helps to rejuvenate your skin to stay healthy.
People may see open pores on their face and not realise that they are opened and always collecting bacteria from the environment and it lives in your dermis, which is skin deep and can form spots, blackheads/whiteheads/pimples - dirt basically! I hate knowing how much dirt is trapped under my first layer of skin, hence why I do weekly mud masks as well as using my Galvanic Spa to really help draw out the impurities and giving my face that healthy glow it deserves!
I use to think it was so strange that people use mud masks, until I understood what was actually contained in these mud masks. Epoch's Glacial Marine Mud is in fact fortified with over 50 naturally occurring elements and minerals, including
zinc and sea botanicals. This glacial variety is naturally cultivated
to be highly absorbent for a cleansing experience that exfoliates and
brightens. This powerful, yet gentle, formula is safe for every day and
all over use including the back. For people who have large pores on their back and are afraid to show their back, this would help to deep cleanse and prepare for smaller, closed pores giving you the confidence to wear backless tops/topless!
I have tried quite a few different brands and they each feel different on my face, and giving me different results. For example, some break me out real bad and makes my skin so oily, my skin isn't usually oily either! Sometimes it takes more than one application to know it isn't doing me any favours so it all does take some time to love them or hate them.
I have experienced redness as well as tightness on my skin just after a few minutes of applying the mud mask, therefore I find it difficult to trust using another mud mask again! Especially if they are expensive and claim to give you maximum results, it's even more annoying when you can't get samples so you have to trust their word for it, which is what everyone does!
For £25, there is 200g of product in this tube of product. What I love most about this product apart from the results, is that the mud mask dries up so quickly and you don't need to apply a thick layer to your skin, essentially, the tube would last me longer to keep as I am using it 1-2 times per week and a little really does go a long way.
Pro's:
flexible tube stands upright which means gravity allows the product to come out from the bottom of the tube, making sure you get the most out of your product
flip top lid
a little goes a long way
quick drying time, less than 2 minutes you can see it drying, it changes colour so you don't need to keep touching it
washes off easily, no peeling or cracked effect
amazing results after it is washed out, skin is immediately smoother, refreshed and visible deeply cleansed
suitable for face and body
Safety-allergy-dermatologist tested
Con's:
consistency of the mud mask is quite watery so shake the bottle before squeezing it out the tube
the scent can be a little strong is you have sensitive smelling but it does wear off
Some of the more than 50 skin-beneficial minerals featured include:
Copper - helps improve skin strength, cutting down on fragility.
Zinc - helps modulate oil production and also aids in skin healing.
Magnesium - a necessary component of the skin’s natural energy cycle.
Silver - aids the skin’s antimicrobial activity.
If you have problems with large open pores, and have tried millions of things to try get rid of them but don't work, then I highly recommend this mud mask! Not only does it give your skin a clear finish, the natural ingredients absorbs excess oils, exfoliates your dead skin without harsh rubbing and deeply cleanses deep down into your pores.
There is no heated feeling as some mud masks can give you that feeling that it is working deep down into your skin but this one doesn't. It dries up and does the hard work while you relax.
mud mask working hard whilst I relax
As you can see, my impurities would be in my cheeks - nose area, the mud mask works hard by deeply cleansing the open pores and you can see from (my disgusting) picture that it has absorbed the excess oils and impurities. I have never experienced that from a mud mask before and seeing it believing, this one what I love about this product!
This was my skin 2 weeks ago, break outs under my chin area, redness, open pores, discolouration.
after 2 weeks of using the Marine Mud Mask
This is my skin a week later after using this 4 times and after I have washed the mud mask off. I haven't applied any serum or moisturiser to my face, and it feels refreshed!
after I have washed the mask off - super soft feeling!
After my first use, I couldn't stop touching my face! The texture of my skin feels so super soft, refreshed and well looked after! The redness had calmed down, the pores were closed and instantly I could see my skin was a lot brighter.
It is absolutely essential for me to have clear skin as I do a lot of commercial modelling work and the last thing I want is skin that reflects on my immune system. I have a relatively good amount of nutritional intake including 2-3 litres of water per day with my vitamins and minerals. When I don't get as much sleep and travelling here, there and everywhere, dealing with high levels of stress and working in terrible pollution environments, my skin takes its toll! It's quite sensitive and when it comes to modelling, a lot of make up is slapped on my face (because that's how it works) and it can really harm my skin. I wouldn't say I spend a lot of time on my skin, just a quick few minutes of preparing per night before bed, usually letting the products set on my face so it's not really me doing the hard work - it's the products. The right products would do an excellent job and only you can see and feel the difference it makes which is why it is important to find out the active ingredients of each product I purchase/use.
I use this 1-2 times per week in between my Galvanic Spa
, I use this after my shower, before bed. I apply it to my cleansed
face, a generous amount all over my face avoiding the lips and eyes.
After about 20 minutes the mud mask dries up and becomes a light
aquamarine colour, it hardens slightly and does not crack, that is when
you know it is ready to be washed off with warm water, then I use cool
water to splash on the face to close the pores. I then moisturise to
keep the skin feeling moisturised. Seeing really is believing with this mud mask!!
I would recommend this product to all males and females, it's a great gift idea and real bargain for money! Love this product and would definatly repurchase!
You can purchase this product here , after being signed up by a Nu Skin distributor - Which I am! Send me an email if you would like more information or want to purchase any Nu Skin products! I am happy to help!
(The back of this product does state you can only purchase this by Nu Skin authorised Distributors)
Have Fun guys!
XOX
** I am a distributor for Nu Skin, this product was purchased with my
own money and I have given my most honest opinion, I have not been
contacted by the company to give this review in any way. **
'Laneige' means snow in french - isn't that beautiful?
I first discovered Laneige a few years ago in Hong Kong whilst I was looking for some new skin care products. Quite a lot of asians use this brand and trust it so I thought I would try their best selling items to see what the hype was all about.
Laneige is a Korean brand and specialises in skin care for all skin types giving you dewy radiant skin. Laneige has a speciaility in the study of water crystals, meaning their skin products have been made using the science of water and the results of it for our skin giving us immense results. I was super excited to test this and feel it for myself!
Laneige is huge in Asia, there are independent Laneige stores in a lot of places in Hong Kong, can't imagine how it is in Korea!!
I decided to try the worlds number 1 global best selling night pack, it has been nominated various awards from known magazines such as Elle Beauty 2011.
Light gel-type texture provides intensive hydration, vitality, and brightening effect while restoring skin with deep relaxation - Laneige.com
It promises to:
- Antioxidant effect of Hunza Apricot Extracts helps brighten skin tone evenly by removing harmful oxygen and purifying skin.
- Recoverine from Chestnuts promotes turnovers of horny layers to remove
dead cells away for vigorous water supply and sleek skin texture.
- An aromatic essence compound exclusively developed by AMOREPACIFIC,
Sleepscent™(Patent application No. 10-2009-0043726), helps to relax your
mind and body and derive for a good sleep. A good sleep effect allowing
sufficient relaxation eventually reinforces skin restoration for
healthier skin condition. Essential oils from Orange Flower, Rose, Ylang
Ylang, Sandal Wood etc. are contained in the Sleepscent™.
- Light gel-type texture without stickiness but moisture leaves you a comfortable sleep.
formula glides onto skin easily (comes with a spatula but I have lost it now! woops)
refreshing scent
Con's:
formula sticky on the skin, it just sits on the skin
wake up to sticky skin
hard to find to purchase as it is a very popular item from Laneige
jar is quite big for travelling
not good for the skin during humid weathers
It comes with a spatula (which I have lost) and I scoop it out and place it onto my fresh cleansed face before I sleep. I let the product sink into the skin and slightly melt, then I would gently massage it all over my face, working from the centre, lifting it upwards and outwards.
It has been recomended to absorb the scent of this product for 3 seconds before massaging it to the face, and it is so relaxing. Infact, the scent is quite addictive! It smells abit like fresh linen and flowers, so refreshinggggggggggg!!
There is just one size available for this product, 80ml , suitable for all skin types.
I purchased mine from SaSa for $148hk - drug store in Hong Kong, it isn't available in all stores but it was the cheapest I found on the market. You can purchase this online too! Shipping would depend on your location.
Main ingredients:
Beta Glucan = skin regeneration effect
Ceremide SLN = moisture loss protection
Hunza apricot extract = skin purification
Chestnut extract = improving skin texture
I guess by the sounds of the ingredients, it's all very natural and has major benefits for our skin. I tend to only use this when my skin is in need of emergency TLC, like if I was only to be sleeping for less than 4 hours (which happens from time to time). It's great for when I am resting before another job I have to get to, it makes my skin feel plumped but too sticky which is why I don't use it very often. I seem to use this when I want to smell the scent, but the scent wears off after a minute or two, but by then I would be asleep , kind of defeats the object of using it to be honest!
I have used this when my skin is flawless, breakout-free and still my skin is sticky and the lotion is too watery. When I have used it when my skin is red and have break-outs, it stings and makes it worse so I have stopped using it when I have my bad skin days. I wouldn't recommend this to those who have skin problems, even though this states it is for any skin types, purely because the active ingredients in this sleeping pack does not benefit your skin problems. You need to address the problems before layering it with anything, it won't give the effect that it is suppose to.
I used this in Asia when my skin is dehydrated from the humidity to test out how moisturising it can make my skin, it only worked for me sometimes, not all the time which is why I stopped taking it with me to Asia. It's more suitable for cooler climates like England but that's just me personally. It might work for someone else but this is what happened to me.
It seems it is more of a product to use when you are massaging our face because of how it should be applied, by relaxing and massaging into the skin muscles to let it sink. I enjoy massaging my face, even better when someone does it for me but for those of you who don't do that sort of thing, you wont see the benefits of this product as much.
Sadly, I don't like this product as much as I thought I would but I am happy I got to try this! I enjoy using Laneige products but this one let me down.
The first time I purchased this kit was early this year and I have been hooked on it since!! I am currently on my second box and I just love how it works, how great it makes my skin feel and look, and most of all, the fact that it is nearly presented with such good quality material.
Nu Skin has a range called ageLOC which works on your ageing DNA. It doesn't change your DNA or clone you, the clever thing is that the company have top scientists and they have figured out that it is our ageing DNA that makes us age, also factors around us.
ageLOC targets the ageing DNA and change the appearance of ageing such as wrinkles, dark spots, large pores, not only this but also protects our skin from the factors around us such as environment, harmful UV rays, and lack of sleep!
When I first started researching ageLOC I was very a
amazed by the photographic evidence of how flawless and wrinkle-free the users have got since using ageLOC and so I continued to research into it before purchasing. After all, this is going on my face, which is the most sensitive part of my body so I want to make sure I am using top-notch ingredients!
For £144 the kit includes a gentle toner & cleanser in one, day cream and a night cream. You can purchase these separately but it works out cheaper to buy the kit and you can benefit from the whole range at the same time for maximum effects. For me, this kit lasted me for just over 3 months! A little goes a long way!
This kit is my step 1, 2 & 3 for my skin regime.
I love travelling with the toner & cleanser as it's so light and easy to pack with, I put the night cream into a small pot as the jar is made of heavy glass and I take the tube of day cream as it's so light!
Step 1 & 2:
Cleanse & Tone = I just love how light it is for me to travel with, the product comes out from a pump dispenser and the formula is so soft and sinks straight into my skin! I have sensitive skin therefore I am very sceptical of what I use on my face, this has been luxurious on my skin and I have seen a clear result from using this after a few weeks. (Please note: I have also been using the Galvanic Spa together to get maximum results for my flawless skin).
Firstly, I went my face with warm water to open up the pores ready for the product to work its magic. I then use 1-2 pumps day and night for my face and neck, it just sinks into the skin and makes my skin feel so refreshed and cleansed. I have never used a toner & cleanser in one before, this is definitely magic to me! It definitely purifies my skin! The active ingredients combined make such a difference to my skin. Works with skin's own natural healthy pH, helping it to preserve its natural moisture (promised by Nu Skin) .
This 2 in 1 has lives up to its promise by cleansing, purifying and carefully hydrating my skin. I have problems around my cheeks/nose area where the skin is dry but this addresses it and calms the redness down. Some systems require a separate toner step, the ageLOC does not require you to use a separate cleanser and toner due to the unique active ingredients. I love that!!
When I first started using this toner & cleanser I did have breakouts, my skin wasn't use to the active ingredients of this toner & cleanser. After about 2-3 weeks my skin cleared up, I also used my Galvanic Spa to deep cleanse my epidermis and allowing he dermis to cleanse giving me the flawless skin.
Step 3:
Moisturise = in the day time I use the day cream which has SPF 22, however, in the hot weather I use the SPF 35 to fully protect my face from the hot sun, when it's not as sunny I use this SPF 22 day cream.
At night, I use the night cream which is so rich and moisturising, it helps my dry/combination skin look and feel luxurious and more plumpy the following morning!
at night time I use this rich moisturising night cream click here for review. I only use a tiny amount and it sinks into my skin quickly and has a refreshing scent! I apply it in an upward and outward motion, and avoiding the eye area as it's extra sensitive. I wake up to skin that's been looked after whilst I sleep, that's what we all want! It doesn't dry my face or give me any breakouts, that's how I know this cream has done it's job right!
Effectively, this kit has been a real good deal for the way my skin has changed, I am very suprised at how flawless it remains! There has been days where I switch up to other products due to me trying to finish off the other products but I have always gone back to this kit. I have highly recommended it to everyone as I love the active ingredients :
ageLOC® - proprietary Nu Skin® technology that targets arSuperMarkers, the ultimate sources of ageing.
Pea
extract, bamboo extract and glucosamine - a powerful anti-ageing
ingredient blend that has been shown to reduce the appearance of fine
lines and wrinkles and increase cell turnover resulting in visually
youthful skin.
Hexapeptide-2 - reduces the activation of melanin production.
Hyaluronic
acid - a moisturising compound found naturally in the skin. Selected
for its capacity to bind and hold moisture to the skin.
This kit is very suitable for sensitive skin, highly recommended for those who want to get rid of wrinkles, large pores, want flawless, manageable and smooth skin.I have a lot of old scars, redness, rosacea, breakouts every now and then but hardly to be honest. This is the BEST kit I have ever used on my face and I have purchased this more than once before. It's extremely good value for money and the long term results are beyond what I imaged! Ultimate flawless skin that is so much more manageable, not as oily in my T-zone and it has definitely helped me to use less make up and show my natural skin which is matte. Personally for me, it's extremely important to have manageable skin as I model, I find it embarrassing to have bad skin therefore I maintain it well. I have been complimented a lot of times about my skin and how great it looks! My secret is a good skin care regime using the best products on the market!
Pro's:
presentable box - great for luxurious gift idea
light and easy to carry, great for travellers
box and each bottle has expiry date printed
luxurious feel to the skin
money back guarantee policy on this kit (please ask your Nu Skin advisor for more details)
can last you at least a month depending on how much you would use
Con's:
comes in 1 size only
SPF cream is only available in SPF 22
night cream jar is heavy duty glass
Enjoy!!
XOX
AgeLOC kit
Galvanic Spa
** I am a distributor for Nu Skin, this product was purchased with my
own money and I have given my most honest opinion, I have not been
contacted by the company to give this review in any way. **
