Natural Beauty Inside Out
Hey, if you’ve always been seeking for some magical elixir for your skin, seek no further than a baby’s pee! Yesh, it’s full of goodness because it will soften dry skin, cure your skin blemishes, and get rid of your acne. Why…it’s the ultimate anti-aging serum! A load of bull? Oh so disgusting? Well, haven’t you heard of urine therapy that has been practiced in various cultures since early history? I know some people even drink baby’s urine!
When I was reviewing the Pai Fragonia & Sea Buckthorn Instant Hand Therapy Cream, I noted that the company made particular mention that they do not use Japanese Honeysuckle in any of its products as preservatives. I have seen this ingredient on some of the natural/organic products I use and so I was naturally curious and did some quick research about it and was even more surprised to find out that the Japanese Honeysuckle extract is considered as a naturally occuring paraben.
Most natural or organic formulated sunscreen products last you anything between six months to two years and for chemical sunscreens, they typically expire after three years. However, if you do not store them well, then chances are, they’ll expire even before their time is up. As with most skin care products, sunscreens should be stored in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight because we know how quickly heat can cause such products to degrade. So here are five places to avoid storing your sunscreens in:
Hello VivaBellas! How was the break for those of you who celebrated Chinese New Year? I think most of us ate too much. I noticed that my cheeks are much rounder than before! But that’s a good sign for me because I need some fats!
Anyway, my cheongsam outfit received a number of compliments so I think my husband must be the exception. Here is a glimpse of it and I’ll run a more detailed review along with another outfit I wore for the second day in another week or so.
Earlier, I’ve reviewed three products from the Organic Olive Essence product line – the Gold Healing Nutrient, the Body Butter, and the Hand Cream. Today, I’m reviewing their Facial Gel Cleanser, described as a paraben-free face cleanser enriched with nourishing olive oil, olive extract and Dead Sea minerals, suitable for all skin types.
I'm Sesame and Viva Woman is a Singapore beauty blog with an interest in natural, organic skincare and cosmetics that is updated daily with a weekend edition of fashion commentaries. Established in 2006, this blog has also been listed as one of the top 25 beauty blogs globally according to Babble.com.
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