a spa-bulous start for my day!

zzzzzzz...........
was in a deep sleep early this morning when mum barged in my room bringing a large parcel. Though i was still on the verge of my dream, i woke up all because i heard the rustling of plastic. It's been a while since i actually received a package so it automatically bought a smile to my face. How i missed receiving goodies straight from the courier! It's the prize from Sis Khymm's Giveaway!

I immediately opened it & was greeted with this sight! Cute,huh? Looks like a mini bulletin board with all those notes sticking out.

I got a Gift Certificate from Azta for the Alchemic Treatment.. hmmm.. i haven't heard of this one! This is a mighty good time to drop by at Eastwood!

Chocolate Masque to appease my craving for sweets..though not to be eaten of course! But im sure that this would be handy for times when i want to relax & sweeten my disposition..LOL

Thanks to Miss Charissa & Khymm for picking me as 1 of the winners!
Arigato gozaimasu!

Hope y'all have a great day!

Jaa~
^_~

Himalaya Herbals Neem Face Pack Review

I know i've been lagging on my product review posts. I apologize for it.

I just haven't found the time to do reviews, but i would like to leave the year with a product review before i post in another haul. I changed my mind, instead of posting product reviews next year, why not now?! although i fear it's not really up to my standard, but since i have a couple of request so i'm posting this already.

I'll start it with the Himalaya Herbals Neem Face Pack. This is the darkest clay mask that i found. This is best suited for Oily & Pimple-prone skin.

The main ingredient "Neem" known as the Divine Tree is commonly used in the Ayurvedic medicine. It is used as an acne treatment aside from it being antifungal, antibacterial, antiviral,etc. So it is really good!

It also has Turmeric, which, same with Neem is also an antiseptic & anti-oxidant, while Fuller's Earth is a type of a green clay that works best for oily/acne-prone skin. You can click THIS to find out some info that i posted about different types of clay masks.

It is available here (in the Philippines), so for those who wanted to give this a try you can drop by at Watson to buy it. It is only Php 199 ($4.25 approx).

This is the description based on their website:

Action:

Clears skin and prevents outbreak and recurrence of pimples. Rejuvenates and firms up the skin. Imparts natural glow. Antibacterial purifying Neem Face Pack regulates excess oil secretion, cleans clogged pores and prevents recurrence of pimples. Improves skin texture. Neem, well known for its antibacterial properties, helps in controlling acne and pimples, and their recurrence. Further, when combined with Turmeric, it effectively eliminates acne-causing bacteria. Fuller's Earth (Multani Mitti) cools and soothes the skin.

As for the back label:


Queen Helene Mint Julep Masque is way bigger than this. Julep Mask is 8 oz. while this one is 5.3 oz. If you read my review on Queen Helen Mint Julep Masque, you'll see how big the opening of the tube. This one has a smaller opening, though it's a lot easier since it got a flip top cap (see the green cap?).


When i say dark, it is really dark!


It looks like....uhhh....mud.

What i hate about this is that the smell is so strong. It has a distinct pungent odor that is really overpowering. I will not say that it smells bad, it's supposed to smell good but i don't like it. I asked the people around to describe it but they can't.

Mum says it smells like a 'bark tree' or something, someone said that it smells flowery, my lil brother just winced his face & said "bleugh! I feel like i'm being suffocated" then put his hands around his throat...on which i gather means that he hates it!


I have to agree with lil bro on this one. It's so strong that when i applied it in the evening (in an air-conditioned room), the smell still lingers when i woke up in the morning. That's how pungent it is!

I hate face products that smell really strong! This is the ultimate BOO factor for me.


As for the directions:

Directions for Use:

Apply evenly over cleansed face and neck, avoiding the area around eyes. Allow it to dry for 10–15 minutes. Remove with wet sponge and wash the skin with cool water. Use once or twice a week.

When applied, this is how it would look like


Im already saying in advanced that i don't have a before & after photo because i didn't notice that the after photo is really blurred. I only knew it when i already washed it off, apply moisturizer & transferred it on my pc. So i'll just be stating my observations.

This is how it looks like when its wet.


I allowed it to dry for 15-20 minutes just so that you can see how it looks like. It is one hard clay! I had to use warm water, not cold to remove it. But it still didn't budge. I have to scrub my face to be able to remove it. That's because i let it really dry. I guess it doesn't need to be as dry like this.

I let it dry because i'm not sure if you will be able to see how it absorbs the oils from the skin. This is how it looks like when its dry.

See my nose?
The oils are absorbed by the clay!

Now, on to my observations.
I like that it really does absorb my oilies...better than Queen Helene, i think. The next day, my face is not as oily as it was compare to before i use it.

As to the 'after' result, my zits decreased in size & also in redness. The size of my pores were also reduced.

But what i really hate about it is the smell! OMG! Much as i like how it helps keep my oilies at bay, but i can't risk my olfactory nerves dying everytime i use it.


Pros:

• cheap
• available locally
• helps control oil
• hygienic packaging
• it works!
  

Cons:

• overpowering smell (if you don't mind products like so, then you might like it)

It says at the back that it has no harmful chemicals, it might be so, but again, i prefer my face products to be fragrance-free because i fear that additional fragrance as just 'additives' that might cause harm on people with sensitive skin. This is just my opinion,ok? Don't take what it is as a professional 'reasoning',ok?

Will i buy it?
No, because of the smell.

No matter how good this mask is, i won't risk my olfactory nerves. I have a very sensitive sense of smell. When i say sensitive, it is really sensitive! I can smell people who are smoking 10 feet away from me (im serious,people). I feel like i am being suffocated every time i use this. I so hate how the way it smells!

I won't mind it if it is fragrant, but too much is not good. Im sure you have been to Lush store already. Lush has a distinct strong smell because of all the soap there. Think of this as like that. That's how strong it is. This is actually the sole reason why i don't use this.

I can grow to like this if it were not for the way it smells. For those who wanted to try this but is wary of the smell, try to take a sniff first to see if you can take it before you purchase it.

There are other face pack that are suited for everyone's skin type. Just click the name to be directed to the page.

• Himalaya Herbals Purifying Mud Pack
  
• Himalaya Herbals Refreshing Fruit Pack
  
• Himalaya Herbals Neem Face Pack
  

There ya go!
Hope you find this review helpful, even though i feel like i just ranted because of how it smells. Sorry if i took like forever in making a review.

Jaa ne~!
^_~

Queen Helene Mint Julep Masque Review + clay info

It's been a while since i get to do a full blow by blow review. Hope you'll like this post.

After my Clay Mask post, it's time for the review of the Queen Helene Mint Julep Masque. Sorry if i took a while in making this, i told you before that i do a QA test for my product reviews before i post & i never seem to be satisfied with what i wrote. Plus i have to do a lot of field research..lol

When i checked drugstore.com it's just $3.99. So, after knowing the good effects of clay mask, it's time to take a look at one of most popular.

This is description from the Queen Helene website:

Mint Julep Masque is the original natural home treatment to help dry up pimples, rinse away blackheads and shrink enlarged pores. Simply apply Mint Julep Masque to your clean face and neck. As it firms and hardens within minutes, it draws out impurities from your pores. After the masque is removed, your skin will feel clean, refreshed and smooth. Even for individuals who are fortunate to be free of skin problems, Mint Julep Masque is a refreshing facial treatment that helps relax tired muscles and ease tension lines on the face and neck.

One thing that i have to say is that the tube is big. Feel free to apply liberally because it sure would last you for weeks & weeks! It's in a squeeze tube which makes it hygienic & easy to control the amount that you would use.
You might want to take a look at the back label. You'll get to see that it contains Kaolin, Bentonite & Sulfur, on which are known for absorbing toxins & treating any kind of skin problems. Bentonite came from volcanic ashes that are known for its highly absorptive properties.

fyi: Kitty Liters are made from bentonite clay...so for those who are wondering yes, i have read reviews from people who swears that the use of unscented plain 'ol bentonite kitty liter used as a face pack works just like how clay masks works.

It has a wide opening which is nice because you get a good control of how much product you have squeezed out. So far so good!
This is how it looks like. It's a green clay. You might want to check what green clay is HERE

You can use your fingers in applying it or a face brush. I just use my fingers since i don't want any additional brushes to wash. Feel free to use a brush since using brush can make application even compare to fingers.

It smells like a regular toothpaste & feels like one too when you put it (minus the super-menthol feel) because it feels a bit cool. Have you ever tried putting toothpaste on your face? I did! I do it when it's really so hot. Then i wash it with a facial wash afterward, i just want to cool my face.


I forgot to say that this is a wash-off mask. Anyway, i think most clay masks are actually wash-off types. You have to apply it after washing your face so that you can be sure that what it would be absorbing are the impurities that are left behind, not the one that are just sitting at the top layer of the skin.

Just apply it on your face, avoiding the eye area. Wait for it to dry. You'll feel it tightening as it dries up. & you'll get to see the oils that are being absorbed by it. Look at my nose! It looks damp, but it's not because the clay is still wet, it's just the oils that are from my skin.

You have to remove it using a warm, wet towel. Just Put it over your face, then massage your face in a gentle circular stroke to remove it. Make sure that you take everything off, especially the ones at the sides of the nose.

Now you might ask me about toning. I think for some they tone the face before applying the mask, to just make sure that the face is thoroughly cleansed. Again, it's a must to make sure that the face is clean. Personally i think that if you have a very oily skin, you can use toner after it. But then again, it's your own personal preference.

The first time i used it, i was amazed!
I had a big zit that night & i did not expect that it would actually dry out my zit that instant so i did not bother to take a pic.

This time i took a pic of the before & after so that you can see for yourself. Last week my acne went from worse to worst. That is when i was so stressed out because of lil bro's condition & i don't get enough sleep. *sigh* When will my acne clear out?! Sorry for the next pic...

note:
prior to taking a pic, i used Dickinson's toner in the before & after. Just to make sure that it's thoroughly clean, i apply it in a circular motion.

I already put the before & after, i did not bother to mark it because i want you to notice my pores too. Looking at the before pic, you will see the nasty red bump at the top right of the pic. After using it you will see that there is change, it's like the size just drastically decreased. Plus the redness on my skin also decreased. If you bother to take a closer look, you'll get to see that the before pic's pores are more visible, but the after pic's pores are less visible & seems like actually closed my pores.

• helps dry up pimples - CHECK
• rinse away blackheads - CHECK
• shrink enlarged pores - CHECK
  

Use this mask once a week for deep cleansing. For those who got very oily skin i guess you can use it 2x a week. But be warned that this can dry the skin so you have to moisturize after every use.

Pros:

• cheap
• big tube
• hygienic packaging
• available locally (yes!)
• it works!
  

Cons:

• can dry the skin if used excessively

Although it says on the label that it dries up acne & might be best suited for oily/acne-prone, it doesn't mean that other skin types can't use it. As what i said before, clay mask can neutralize the skin & absorb any build-up that has accumulated on the skin so it's beneficial. Just be sure that you apply moisturizer or rather yet go for emulsion afterward & you can just skip toning.

Extra note:

• You might want to open up your pores first to maximize it. Apply warm towel over the face or do a facial steaming.
• After removing it you might want to close your pores by applying cold towel or splashing your face with cold water. No sense in keeping it open after cleaning it,right?
• Make sure that you keep the cap tight because if not it will just dry out.
• Some girls use this a spot treatment. I think you can actually do that too.
• It's better to apply it thickly making sure that there is no visible skin. So that you have enough clay to absorb oils from your skin.
• Green clay is the one that is used for body detoxification. You can use this in any part of the body too. Julep Masque indicates that you can use this in the neck area. Feel free to do so, just apply lotion afterward.

For those who are not sure about green clay masks & is from US & Canada, you might want to check Etsy, i found a couple of sellers who are selling some trial packs, although they are in powder form. Actually i think it's better because you can get to drop some extracts or anything for an added benefit.

For my fellow filipinas, you can purchase this at Healthy Options for Php 329.50 (i think). It's way cheaper than buying it online! Yay for that!

I'm not sure when I'll be able to use another clay mask, but i tried researching & dropping by at several stores to find out the available clay masks out there. These are some of the brands that i found:

1. St. Ives Firming/Mineral Clay Mask - available at Watsons for Php 194
2. Aztec Secret Indian Healing Clay - available at Healthy Options for Php 479 ( i think, but im sure it's below Php 500)
3. Himalaya Herbals Purifying Mud Pac - available at Watsons for Php 199
4. Himalaya Herbals Neem Face Pack - available at Watsons for Php 199
5. Montagne Jeunesse Face Packs - different variety to choose from - available in Watsons for less than a hundred (Php 59-89)
6. Garnier Skin Naturals Mask - available at Watsons for Php49

Most of the deep-cleansing facial Mud Pack available has Kaolin & Bentonite on it. So you are sure that any deep-seated impurities will be absorbed.

You might want to give clay mask a try. Lie down while you're waiting for it to dry & think of happy thoughts. Im sure that it will rejuvenate & refresh you. I know that it did all of them for me. So i'll be buying some again once i'm done with this.

Hope you find this helpful!

Jaa ne~!
^_^

Benefits of using a clay mask

Im sure as a beauty maven we have all heard of the benefits of clay masks. Whether you have a normal, dry, combination, or oil-slick (like me!) type of skin you would still benefit from clay mask. How is it so?

• It absorbs oil from the skin - when it dries up you get to see the oils that are being absorbed from your pores. You can actually see that it does work! I'll show it to you later on. ^_~
• Dirt & toxins are drawn out from the skin as it dries up - Clay has been used as purifying agent way back ancient times. It's used to cleanse the body & also for spiritual healing.
  
• Minerals from the clay is absorbed by the skin as it dries up - think of it as an exchange. You get the health benefits from the clay & the clay get the oils & dirt from your skin. Sounds good,right?
• It neutralizes the skin - Have you had a facial cream that works great but after a while it seems like it went boycott on you & doesn't work anymore?Chances are your skin has accumulate some product/dirt build-up therefore blocking the cream. While exfoliating can also work, it's a lot easier to slap on clay to absorb anything that is blocking your pores. Plus it feels refreshing. Just think of it as like a scotch tape/lint remover that you can use to remove lint on your dress. After the mask you'll feel like a painter that has a clean & white canvas to start with.
  

Don't go buying clay just yet. It would be nice to know first what type of clay suits you. There are a couple of clay mask that you can use base on your skin type. Let's identify them one by one:

• Rose clay/Pink clay - can be used by all skin type as it exfoliates & cleanse your skin while improving the circulation. It is tinted with iron oxide that can give a subtle glow on the face. We know how a pink/purple face primer works,right?
  
• Chinese clay/White Kaolin clay - is best for dry & sensitive type. It's gentle enough to clean the skin without drawing too much oil from it & you can benefit from the hydrating properties of it. It is basically a kaolinite & is mostly used in traditional Chinese medicine.
  
• French clay/Green clay - is suited for oily/acne-prone skin. It draws out oil & toxins from the skin. It's consist of montmorillonite that is used for it's highly absorptive purpose in absorbing cholesterol, uric acid, heavy metal, hazardous chemicals & the like.
  
• Yellow Kaolin clay - can be used by those who got dry & sensitive skin too. It's almost the same with the white clay.

Now don't get me wrong by thinking that im a pro, i just read a lot so I just shared what i know. While you might be confused with all of this color, you can just judge it by the color, the darker a clay is, the more it will absorb oil. So suffice to say that if you have a dry skin go for the lightest clay mask. There are a lot of clay mask out there that suits your needs, it's up to you to pick what suits.

Supposed to be this is my post about the Julep masque, but i feel like it's better to make an 'introduction' about clay masks before i do my review on it so that you would have an idea what kind of mask it is. Which means to say that my next facial mask post will be about the Queen Helene Mint Julep Masque.

Hope you learn something from this post. Again, im no expert. Im more of a researcher...lol!

Have a great day!

Jaa ne~!
^_^

excess:
Again, a heartfelt thanks to everybody who prayed for my brother. He is doing well now as can be expected & is giving us headaches because of his stubbornness, but we still love him. Seems like a week ago he was in the ICU not being able to move freely because of tubes that are connected to him. Now he is jumping up & about & laughing already. Thank God!

Here is a pic of him with our dog, Charlie.

Jericho & Charlie

My brother always tend to bother our dog whenever he is sleeping so this is a pic of a sleepy Charlie with my exuberant brother.

Thank you so much for being a part of my lil brother's life!

whoopee!~

I popped by the post office today to pick up a parcel & to also give some of old clothes to Tita Remy (i chat with her constantly whenever im at the PO). It was lunchtime when i got there but Tita Remy was kind enough to ask one of her colleague to pinch in a favor to fetch my package.

I was pretty surpise to find out that the package was from Heather. I joined in her Harajuku contest before & i never expected that we won (yup...we!) for it was my first time posting something on youtube. Whoopee!

Anyway, i was on a public vehicle because i want to drop by a bookstore to look for Jude Deveraux's novel but i can't resist taking a peek at what's inside...

& i love everything!

Now i'll have my first hand experience the the Julep Masque... yipee for me!

She sent me the:

• Queen Helene Mint Julep Masque
• Mac 20 Lash
• MAC Satin Lipstick in Mac Red

Im so excited about the Julep Masque the most because im currently suffering from acne. I'll do a review of it sometime. The Mac 20 lash is just a half lash that is perfect for cat-eyes look!

As for the Mac Red...

Well,the name says it all...it's red!

For some reason when i tried it on, i felt like it just made all the imperfections on my face more obvious. I guess it's because at the back of my mind only the flawless-looking women can sport this kind of color.

For some reason too it made me think of illicit kissing scene where the men are all mussed up with red stain on their lips because of kissing a woman..
wow!

all that because of this color?!
haha...lol

This is too dramatic for me...im not sure if i can even use this when i go out though. One more, is it just me...but when i rub it off my lips, i felt my lips went a bit numb. It's weird..thinking that this is my first mac lipstick...I don't have any experience like that with lancome...how about you,girls? maybe it's just me... Anyways, i'll get to know it once i tried other mac lippies...

Well, that's it for now. Hope you all have/had a great start for your week.
New week, new beginnings!

Jaa ne~!

~how to make an aspirin mask~

I already made a post about Aspirin Mask before...you can just check it HERE.
This is a nice remedy when you feel a bump on your skin & you ran out of tea tree oil...

This would just be a follow up of that post...
I have had this pics for a couple of months & i've been meaning to make a how-to post about aspirin mask but keeps on forgetting. Since im about to clean my folders, i decided its high time to make it.. I suggest you click the link (at the top) if you don't know about aspirin mask so that you would have an idea how it works & what's it for...

Main ingredient is the Aspirin, of course...You can buy it at drugstores....One bottle of Aspirin like this is cheap.. it just cost Php 55 (approx $1.25)..& it got 100 tablets...

• Prepare it by taking a couple of Aspirins & putting it in a dish...

in my case i use 7...

• Then put a few drops of water on it....

You will notice that the tablets are immediately dissolved....

• Since i have tea tree oil with me, so i added a couple of drops...

Like 3 drops... I suggest you add something to this because if you don't you will end up sneezing right after its dry because flakes of aspirin will fall off & will end up in you taking it in. You can put honey or some essential oils of your choice just so that it won't end up very flaky when it dries

• Then mix them together then apply it on your face...

Wait until 10-20 mins before you rinse it. When you rinse it you can gently scrub your face, with the aspirin grains to exfoliate dead skin cells...

Tomorrow is mum's birthday...

I've been a bit busy the past couple of days trying to get ready for the small party. I already gave my gift to mum days ago..it's a bag...& i am the one in charged to the souvenir items that we are going to give away for the guests...

I'll show you the pics tomorrow...& i think im gonna be doing my mum's makeup tomorrow too..

Anyways, this post is about my nails..a while ago while i was just watching tv, i decided to put on polish since this is a special occasion. As what i said, i only put polish during weekends..except for special events such as this...

As i was faced with my nail polish collection, i just got lost into deciding what look im going after... I saw the pink polish sitting at the end of my box & decided that i am going to sport pink nails for tomorrow.

Well, here is what i did
This is actually pretty easy...i'll do a tutorial some day..
I just forgot to take pictures the time that i did this....

Well, tomorrow is gonna be a busy day for me & my mum!
Hope y'all have a great day/evening!

Jaa~!

Homemade facial mask 101 - ~egg white mask~

This is the second installment of my homemade facial mask 101....

Are your facial pores too big & its makes you feel conscious all the time?
Do you sometimes feel like you're face is an oil-magnet?
Do you just want to perk your face but you ran out of your favorite mask?
Or you just feel that you wanted to 'lift' your face to tighten it...

....then look no more. Open your fridge, take out an egg then crack it up to make one of the easiest face mask ever!


This mask has been around & used ever since. It's been known to tighten the pores & absorb oil so this is a good 'perk up' to limp skin. We all have experienced the days where we feel our skin is at its worst...This would tighten the pores but makes the skin soft & smooth as well...

This is the first facial mask that i ever tried. It was my aunt that introduced this & has been a fan ever since. I was a bit wary of putting egg thinking that it will smell disgusting or gross; but as long as you use fresh eggs, it won't bother you.

Some people just use the Egg White, while some also use the Yolk.

You can use it plain or you can even add something on it too. When im feeling lazy, i just use it plain, but often times i put a drop or two of lemon/lime on it.

Lemon is a natural antiseptic so its good for pimples, its also good for the removal of blackheads & is used to whiten the skin.

Feel free to add other ingredients which has good benefits like honey, milk, yogurt, papaya, avocado, etc...its just up to your imagination...This is why homemade facial mask is fun!

This is how i do my egg mask:

• Break an egg open

• Separate the white from the yolk

• Beat the egg to incorporate air on it

• Add a drop or two of lemon/lime (im using a calamansi)

• Then put it on your face....wait until it dries...15 mins at the most. You'll feel that it tightens as it dries. It's completely dry if you can't twitch or smile anymore. Then rinse it out.
  

Did you know that you can use this as a blackhead remover too?
How?
simple...use some towelettes!


Dip the towelettes on the egg white then apply it on your face. Wait until it dries then remove it. It will take longer to dry, but its worth it.

Much as i would like to take pic of how it removed my blackheads, i can't, because my cam is not up to it..lol..just take my word for it! You can use it as a pore strip. Not just on your nose but on your whole face as well!

This is good especially for people who are having a hard time using a pore strip because of the shape of their nose...just like me... I have a button nose so its a bit hard for me to actually use a pore strip since there would always be some space underneath it...In this way, im able to 'mold' the towelette in any form i wanted so that it can follow the shape of my nose...yay!

This saved me a couple of bucks since i don't need to buy pore strip anymore! double yay!
\(^o^)/

In my case i use the Egg white since i have a super oily face...Egg Yolk as we know is considered to be the 'fatty' part (not the bad fat!) of the egg, therefore it is a natural moisturizer. So for people who have super dry skin but would still like to give your face an instant face lift you can just use egg yolk. Egg white i think is more suitable for oily skin.

Abby of Mia Picolli Piaceri even said that using the yolk as a mask will make the makeup adhere to the skin better therefore you won't need to use a primer...wow! sugoi!

Make sure you try this one!

Homemade facial mask 101 - ~yogurt mask~

Homemade facial mask...

Im pretty sure everybody had tried concocting their very own facial mask at home..
It's been said that natural 'ingredients' are best for the skin since it doesn't contain any chemicals that might trigger an allergic reaction or whatever.. There are a lot of stuff at home that we can use to take care of our skin... We have yogurt, milk, honey, olive oil, lemon, etc...

If you read the labels of some beauty products it would indicate what 'organic & natural' ingredients they put to make their product work. So instead of buying those expensive creams & mask, look for different alternatives which will make you look & feel beautiful without breaking your bank!..lol

Have you tried Yogurt mask?
Who likes yogurt?

\(^o^)/ *raises hand*
I do!!!!

I love yogurt!
I like the tangy taste of it that can take away any left over taste of the food that i ate...it's a perfect dressing for salad especially when mixed with other herbs & oil! I love the clean & refreshing smell of yogurt.

It's healthy & delicious! It's good for the body...its also good for your skin!
So this post will be about Yogurt mask.. Yogurt can soothe, pamper & moisturize the skin. It is a good cleanser for it can absorb dirt, impurities & the likes that can clog your pores which can result in pimples....ekkk!

Feel free to check out MUA & see how many women swears that it does work!

There are a lot of ways on how to make one..
You can put it directly on your face for a refreshing feeling!

You can add other stuff in it too..like a few drops of lemon (especially if you have oily skin) or honey (for dry skin)...

In my case, i have an oily skin so i mostly put lemon but since i broke out a couple of days ago i just decided to put honey on it because honey have antiseptic properties that can help soothe pimples..

This is my Yogurt & Oatmeal mask...

• Toss some oatmeal on a bowl

• Add a spoonful of yogurt

• Add honey (or lemon...whichever you prefer)

• Mix all of them together

If you like yours to be thick then put more oatmeal....if you want it creamy, then add in more yogurt. It just depends on your preferences...

In my case, i want mine creamy so ill add in more yogurt & honey....


Mix them all together...& its ready to be used!

Let it sit on your face for 15-20 minutes or until it hardens... You can remove it by applying a warm towel over your face to soften the mask, gently massage your face with gentle circular motion. Remove the excess mask on your skin by rinsing it away with water... then towel dry.

You'll see & feel the difference from before. The skin is brighter, softer & glowing!

In my case, the sizes of the red spots that i had have diminished & my skin is a bit tight. I swear that my pores have also become smaller...yay!

I've been using this for some time now & i really like it.

It works for me...im not saying it would work on everybody...i know that for people who are allergic to dairy products (or things included in this mask) can't use this...but then if you have these stuff sitting at home & would want to try natural mask, then why not give this a shot!

Its definitely worth it!

(^_~)

Aspirin Mask for treating acne...

Yup, you read it right...
Feeling skeptical about it?

Don't worry you're not the only person who feels so.

At first im like "why in the world will i use medicine on my face?!"...knowing that we use aspirin for headaches & fever..it makes me cringe with the thought of using it topically & to be applied on my face for that :-O

I kept on reading lots of girls saying that it does work. I checked makeupalley.com, several threads about Aspirin Mask & even did a research about the 'contents' & chemicals behind it.

Upon doing so, i discovered that Aspirin actually is what we call as Beta Hydroxy Acid (BHA) -> huh?...uh oh...that sounds so scientific...chemicals... - which simply speaking is called "Salicylic Acid' -> now this sounds much more familiar,eh?

Salicylic Acid is one of the main ingredients in cosmetics & acne-fighting facial products. It's widely used to fight acne, warts, psoriasis, etc.

So, how does this so called Salicylic Acid actually works?

It makes the skin shed more readily so it prevent pores from clogging up, and allowing room for new cell growth. It's basically just like how exfoliation works. We exfoliate to remove the dead skin cells...then in comes the new skin cells..yay for those!

So, since i did my homework, i felt that i can already try it. So, i brought a bottle of aspirin. Wash my face, then put 5 tablets on a saucer XD, then put a few drops of water on the tablets (i actually enjoyed squishing it), made a paste, then apply it on my face.

After a couple of minutes, i started sneezing! I thought "uh oh...this is bad!"...then i remember that you can add drops of oil or yogurt or honey or even a facial cleanser. So i immediately rinse it (while still sneezing!) then mix another batch of aspirin, this time i added a few drops of olive oil (hey Olive oil is good for the skin!). Then apply it again & this time it did not made me sneeze anymore.

I waited for like 20-30mins before i rinse it off....all the while, im just watching "Jigoku Shojo"..good thing im not watching a funny one or else there'll be aspirin scattered all over the place. Then i rinse it off, i scrubbed my face with the bits of aspirin, then rinse it with water. Since i used oil on it, its oily so i have to wash it off with soap....

then....lo & behold!

i felt my skin to be so sooooft & smooth....i was touching my face for like 5mins...just to feel how soft my face is...

Since im not the type who actually break out, then i did not notice any "pimples will be gone" effect, but i have a couple of whiteheads on my chin before & after using it, i notice that it actually diminished! wow!

& from then on, i make it a point to use it!

Good points:
-cheap
-effective
-easy to do
-available anywhere
-great results

Bad points:
-will make you sneeze if you don't put anything on it.
-don't forget to buy the uncoated aspirin...UNCOATED,ok?

So... instead of buying those expensive acne creams/gels, going to Facial clinics to have your facials, i suggest you give this a try first....anyway, there's nothing to lose...but everything to gain!

^_~