Natural Beauty Inside Out
Do you like eating coleslaw? I love them and they’re usually my choice of side order. Okay, I know, some people are going to say that coleslaw isn’t healthy but it’s not like I eat them every day. But I can use a coleslaw face mask more frequently though. So today, instead of putting coleslaw into my mouth, I shall show you the coleslaw I put on my face.
Hands up, all of you who get excited with beauty gadgets! Okay, my hands are up. Yes, I am always thrilled about beauty gadgets and some of you may remember my attempts at rolling my face with needles. Okay, I no longer prick my face anymore and so, the derma rollers I have is now sitting somewhere in a cold, dark corner, feeling totally wasted. Anyway, I’ve moved on and am currently using the ReFa Pro Platinum Electronic Roller to roll on my flabby arms, bulging tummy, fat thighs and *ahem* saggy butt.
I have been rather cautious with my diet for awhile, especially the period when I took on a detox to clear my acne. Even after the detox, I was careful and would deliberately avoid consuming diary, sugar, pastries, sweets, and any types of junk food. However, as my acne cleared, I gradually reverted back to my old self and started snacking on my favorite chocolates and sweets. Initially, I would only take a bite just to satisfy my craving because I did not want my acne to make a comeback. But as I ate more and found no skin troubles, I became “bolder” and started snacking often on stuff I shouldn’t have.
Yes, yes, yes, I have a propensity to eat beauty supplements even though I’m a bit reluctant to admit. I’ve actually been into them since my late 20s, buying all sorts of skin, hair and nail supplements. But I haven’t been all that consistent and stopped taking them for at least a couple of years but this year, they’ve made a comeback into my life because there are now so many brands on offer and their prices are very competitive. Like this AFC Japan Collagen Beauty is only S$43.30 before any discounts and it’s good for 45 to 90 days of consumption!
With natural skin care growing extremely popular these days, it seems that every other product has a “contains natural ingredients” sticker on it. But just because something’s natural doesn’t necessarily mean it’s great for your skin. Before you rush out & buy something just because it has a leafy design on the bottle, it’s good to do a little research on the ingredients – to make sure you’re really getting your money’s worth & truly protecting your skin from harmful chemicals. Since you probably have better things to do than Google plant extracts for hours, here are my top four. They solve dryness, spots, itching, irritation & cell deterioration – at least one of these is a problem for each of us.
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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