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Sunday, June 14, 2009

face face face

im excited.
cause im gg to order some organic ingredients from online and finally get down to try doing my own face mask. wahahaha.
yes, it's been months and im still pretty obsessed with my face.
if there were nothing wrong with my face i wouldn't get so obsessed with it. so it's self-enforcing.
i wasnt happy with the clogged pores on my face and i went to a facial that transformed the colourless harmless looking bumps (aka clogged pores) on my face to red and angry spots. and im nursing more scars than ever. ):
now with all clogged pores gone, i want to prevent them from ever coming back again!
so my quest started from drawing out all the deep acne (using all sorts of bha like my fav akne, pc's bha gel,avene aha plus bha cream), to healing all the surface pimples (oxy5, nixoderm, follow me pimple gel that is surprisingly good), to now preventing my face from being invaded with acne germs. and clay mask is the way to go!

now to educate everyone a bit more on clay masks:

Clay masks have been used for refining delicate facial tissue for ages, as it serves to detoxify, smooth, reduce the appearance of pores, and balance facial tone, including the reduction of redness and even flakiness.
Cosmetic clays of different varieties are quarried from mines all over the world. Some examples of facial clays are French green clay, Moroccan Rhassoul red clay, Fuller’s Earth clay, Dead Sea clay, Bentonite clay, and Kaolin (white) clay.

Wetting Agents: As the facial powder will be dry, you will need to choose a ‘wetting agent’ according to the condition or needs of your skin.

Other helpful additives:
Oatmeal (soothing, softening, moisturizing), Honey (antibacterial, humectant, hydrating), Rosehips (exfoliant), Apricot Kernal meal (exfoliant), Yoghurt powder (nutrients, moisturizing, smoothing), Buttermilk powder or Milk powder (nutrients, moisturizing, smoothing), Dead sea salts (minerals, exfoliant), Vinegar (pH balancing, antiseptic), coffee grounds (exfoliant)

Directions:
Add 1 – 2 Tbsp. facial clay
Add 1 tsp powdered herb (or herb blend)
Add 1 tsp additonal additive, such as powdered oatmeal, milk, or honey
Add wetting agent a little at a time until the powder becomes a smooth paste. Don’t add too much!

all above taken from a blog post from http://lilithsapothecary.wordpress.com/

so now im ordering from yoursessentially.com.
1) Healing Herbal Clay Masque
2) Lemon Balm Hydrosol
3)Aloe Vera Gel

A dry mask mix made from white kaolin clay, bentonite clay and natural herbs, Healing Herbal Clay Masque aids in skin regeneration and is beneficial for inflamed skin and surface blemishes.

Lemon Balm Hydrosol has powerful and positive uses for any skin care product. It is antifungal, relieves skin infection and breakouts and can cure herpes. The hydrosol is considered useful in tonic drinks for 'attention deficit disorder' and dietary uses. Has a wonderful lemony scent that is attractive to men and women as well as the teenage market.

Other Uses: Spritzer for face and body for emotional calmness, soothing anger, and relieving insomnia. One teaspoon added to clay mask for skin healing; add to regular tea for a new delicious taste treat.

Aloe Vera gel is a fabulous wetting agent. You want the natural, liquid type of gel that is also drinkable (though not the kind sold as a kind of pop drink in Asian countries). Aloe is a bit ‘drying’ and also tonifying, so it’s great for oily skin, in addition to its well-known skin healing properties.

okay now everyone knows the superb benefits of these organic stuff, if it really works, im never going to buy masks in the market anymore, except for tissue ones. because those in the market contains preservatives and all other synthetic ingredients you don't even know how it'll affect you in the long run.

another buy im gg to make, is the famous Egyptian Magic Cream. ok, it's pretty famous on youtube (and forums in flowerpod, cozycot). outside of that, maybe less well known. im getting small quantities from someone selling in Singapore. and the reason im getting is actually not for my face, which everyone is intrigued to test out. i actually want to get it for my mother, who has constantly been experiencing skin disorders and it's supposed to be a miracle cream for ANY skin problems, (including face) so it's always good to keep one at home. even as a lip balm, or dry elbows, heels, hair. im afraid to use it on my face.

excited!

updated at 1:35 PM.