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Pure Aloe Soothing Gel BY Deoproce, Perfect For Summer Weather

3 January 2014 Ibyang Sanchez 0 Comments Category: Beauty Stash

Summer is here in Sydney and we’ve had very hot days since December, a few days of heatwave here and there. The heat in Australia is very dry while the sun rays hurt the skin even if exposure is just for a few minutes. Skin hydration and sunburn are two important concerns during these times.

When it comes to skin care, I’m fond of oil and creams but for the Summer season, I looked for a skin hydrating product that is less sticky but will soothe, hydrate and feel cool to the skin. I’m glad that a visit to a Korean beauty store in Strathfield led me to finding Deoproce’s Pure Aloe Soothing Gel. It came in a 700gram and 300ml bottles.

The amount of soothing gel that I bought seemed a lot but the Husband and I are sharing. This is what we currently put on at night before we go to bed. We apply an ample amount unto our arms, legs and feet. It makes us feel cooler and it does help soothe, instantly moisturise and hydrate the skin after a long day of hot weather. Our skin feels smoother without the sticky feeling that creams give. The staff that sold us this item recommended that we store this inside the fridge so it’ll be cooler during application.

Deoproce’s Pure Aloe Soothing Gel is made up of 92% organic aloe. It has a mild formulation as it has no parabens, mineral oils, formaldehyde, benzophenone, synthetic colourants and animal ingredients. I found this at A’HA Beauty Store (1 The Boulevard, Strathfield).

Beauty Stash: OPI Vintage Minnie Minis

12 August 2013 Ibyang Sanchez 1 Comments Category: Beauty Stash

Here’s another cute find of mine.

OPI Nail Polish is one of the famous brands in the market because of its wonderful colours and safe formulation (no formaldehyde, dibutyl phthalate and toulene). I have tried OPI and found out that it doesn’t chip easily.

A few months ago, I found these cute-sized OPI bottles containing red and pink colours as a tribute to Minnie Mouse.

They even named the colours in honour of Minnie.

From left to right:

RapiDry Top Coat. Non-yellowing, ends smears, smudges and streaks.

I’m All Ears. For those who love a shimmery magenta.

The Color of Minnie. The red that is the colour of Minnie Mouse.

If You Moust You Moust. For pretty-in-Pink nails in matte.

The little bottles come in 3.75ml which perfect for someone like me who would like to try different colours and didn’t want the trouble of finishing up a bottle.

Found these at CatchOfTheDay.com.au

The Dry Skin Brushing Experience

25 July 2013 Ibyang Sanchez 9 Comments Category: Beauty Stash, Health and Well-being, Tips

One of the healthy habits I discovered this year was dry brushing of the skin. A beauty blog has led me to information about it and while I was open to trying it out, it took me some time to finally buy my first dry brush and making it a habit.

What is Dry Brushing? It is a way of exfoliating the skin by using just a brush. No water needed. It aids in the detoxification of the body’s lymphatic system.

I purchased a dry brush when I was in Manila last April. I found a reasonably-priced dry brush at Watsons (not more than P500.00) and it was only here in Sydney that I started using it.

Did I like using it? Yes. My skin immediately adjusted to the bristles of the brush. It was neither hard nor soft, it just had enough roughness to exfoliate the skin.

Effects on My Skin and Body. After a few days of dry brushing, I noticed my stretchmarks have disappeared and my cellulites have reduced. I noticed too that even if it’s Winter now, I don’t suffer from too much dryness of skin.

When and How Often Do I Dry Brush? I dry brush before I take a shower and I try to do it everyday. Although on some days I can’t because I woke up late and rushing in the morning to go to work BUT I try to do it as regularly as possible.

Let me share with you a few things I learned about dry brushing:

Benefits of Dry Brushing

Removes dead layers of skin and other outer impurities.
Stimulates and increases blood circulation.
Helps release fatty deposits under your skin’s surface.
Assists the eliminative capacity of your body’s organs.
Rejuvenates your cells.
Strengthens your immune system.
Increases muscle tone.
Improves skin texture.
Helps prevent premature ageing.

How To Dry Brush:
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Begin with your feet and brush vigorously in circular motions.
Continue brushing up your legs.
Proceed to your hands and arms.
Brush your entire back and abdomen area, shoulders and neck.
Use circular counter-clockwise strokes on the abdomen.
Use light pressure on the breasts and any other sensitive areas.
Brush upwards on the back and down from the neck. Better yet, have a friend, spouse or family member brush your back.

A short video I found which shows the proper way of dry skin brushing:

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Some Tips:

You will need a brush with soft natural bristles for dry brushing. Do not use synthetic bristles. Buy one that has a longer handle so it’ll be easier to reach your back and sides.
Make sure that the dry brushing is done softly in the initial stages so that soreness is avoided.
Application of a little more pressure can be done as your skin gets used to dry brushing.
Your skin and brush should be dry. Shower after skin brushing to remove exfoliated skin.
Do not do any dry brushing over cuts, wounds or rashes.
Begin by brushing the outermost parts of your body (hands and feet) towards the center of your body.
Pass the brush once over your body, except the face.
The brush strokes should move towards your heart. This improvement in blood circulation is why so many people feel extremely refreshed after an energetic session of dry brushing.
It is only when you are dry brushing your stomach that you are going to apply clockwise brushing movements.
Slight flushing of the skin is normal, due to increased circulation. The skin should not be red or irritated, if it is you’re using too much pressure.
The entire process should only take one to two minutes.
Clean the brush meticulously after every brushing session.
If your skin is extremely dry, rub some oil into it after you have brushed it and showered.

Have you tried dry skin brushing? If so, what effects did you experience after dry brushing your skin?

Beauty Stash: Zoya Nail Polish

31 May 2013 Ibyang Sanchez 1 Comments Category: Beauty Stash, Charmed Life of a Mrs

Here’s my favourite brand of nail polish…ZOYA, one that I discovered when a relative from America brought this little bottle and gave it to me.

Why I love it:

1. Easy to apply–it glides and covers easily!

2. It stays on for 5-7 days even if I wash the dishes everyday.

3. It’s lasts long and doesn’t easily chip.

4. It’s a non-toxic nail polish.

Zoya Nail Polish was created by Zoya Reysis who, as a pregnant aesthetician and salon owner in 1984, wanted to create a healthier option. While it is not water-based, it is free of toluene, formaldehyde, and DBP. It’s the top-rated and longest wearing natural nail polish. It receives top ratings in fashion, health, and pregnancy magazines world wide. It is also used in the finest salons and spas world wide and is available in over 240 fashionable colors. (source)

I’ve never seen ZOYA available in stores here in Sydney. With salons, I wouldn’t know too as I’ve always done my nails on my own. But I found out recently that there’s an online store here in Australia that sells them.

The Art of Beauty Australia website currently has a clearance sale and I was able to buy three ZOYA bottles.

From L to R:

Laney. Silver metallic duochrome. A frosty hint of green creates a unique “oil-slick” look.

Lana. A very different rich red metallic duochrome. A frosty hint of orange creates a unique “oil-slick” look. (By far, the most complimented nail colour I’ve worn)

Reece. Rose metallic duochrome. A frosty hint of gold creates a unique “oil-slick” rose-gold.

While I still use an array of nail polish, ZOYA is my favourite from all nail polishes I’ve used.

Beauty Stash: Spa Line from Imperial Leather

16 March 2013 Ibyang Sanchez 0 Comments Category: Beauty Stash, Health and Well-being

I’m loving the Spa Line bodywash of Imperial Leather. So far, I’ve come across the Korean Spa, Bali Spa and Japanese Spa. Imperial Leather’s bodywash comes with triple moisturisers, is rich and creamy, skin-friendly and soap free.

The Korean Spa bodywash is a moisturising shower cream with Pomengranate and Hibiscus milk. The Bali Spa has Coconut milk and Tiare flower. The Japanese Spa is made up of Jasmine and Green Tea. All three have refreshing fragrances that doesn’t irritate the skin. The moisturising cream leaves my skin soft and smooth.

This is not a paid post.

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