Garnier Pure Active Skin Solutions

My teenage nieces managed to keep blemishes under control using Garnier products. I haven't really tried Garnier skin care line despite the raves because with my problematic skin, I've lost hope in anything that promises solution to acne.

I've mentioned time and again how zits can be a self-esteem crusher, especially for teens whose hormones are going berserk. But there has to be some way to get them out of this rut. School opening is just around the corner, making them prone again to stress and breakouts.

It's just timely that I got hold of 2 new Garnier products to try: the Garnier Pure Active Multi-action Scrub and Garnier  Pure Active Anti-imperfections Cooling Roll-On when I have an impending pimple on the nose, yet again. I've always thought my skin needed some expensive out of this world secret potion to calm my blemishes down, and not some drugstore brand found ubiquitously at grocery stalls like Garnier. With the testimonials from my nieces, it ought to be worth a try for easing the burden of  blackheads, acne, and ugly marks left.
Will these bring back my hope on acne-busting products?

Garnier is a leading European natural beauty brand that uses whenever possible carefully extracted nature-based active ingredients. It boasts of the proven efficacy of its products. Pure active line helps target imperfections and marks.


Garnier Pure Active Multi-action Srub

A creamy scub with gentle micro-beads containing purifying salicylic acid, an antibacterial active, combined  with regenerating Herbarepair from blueberry extract to visibly fight 6 signs of acne day after day. It helps target blackheads, imperfections and marks, for clearer looking skin.Pure Active Blackhead clearing scrub helps skin feel clean and purified.

How to use: gently massage on wet face, lather instantly. Rinse off with water. Avoid eye area.

Garnier Pure Active Anti-imperfections Cooing Roll-On

A concentrated formula containing purifiying salicylcic acid and HerbaRepair that reduce redness in 5 hours and imperfections and marks in 2 days. Its fresh non greasy formula of salicylic acid quickly dries out imperfections instantly. HerbaRepair, known for its regenerating and repairing properties, helps to improve skin, minimize redness and fade out marks.
How to use: Apply directly onto and around imperfections and their marks as soon as they appear. Continue applications until they have cleared. Avoid eye area.

I will be putting these 2 to the test and let you know how it turns out. If these stay true to their promises, I should be seeing improvement in a week's time. Review will be up by then.

Bobbi Brown Cleansing Oil

The part where you remove your makeup can be a crucial step in skin care. Leaving traces behind can clog the pores or subject your skin to terrible breakouts. This is where products like the new Bobbi Brown cleansing oil come in, paving the way for skin that’s super soft and super clean. This is said to be a best seller in other Asian countries like Hongkong and Korea, and is now available in the Philippines.

This is designed for all skin types, which claims to effectively remove makeup from the eyes, lips, and cheeks- while maintaining natural moisture levels. It contains Olive and Jojoba Oils that help dissolve makeup and impurities while protecting skin’s barrier function and maintaining moisture levels. Ginger Root works to soothe and calm the skin, making it feel smooth. Its non-comedogenic properties, is an important factor in choosing skin care products.

Directions for use:

Smooth oil on skin, then massage a small amount of warm water over oil. Rinse face clean with water. Repeat for exceptionally long-wearing formulas. For best results, use once a day.

Claims:

• Gentle and Effective Makeup Removal on most waterproof formulas
• Cleanses Without Stripping/Non-Drying
• Non-pore clogging oils
• Calming and Soothing
• For all skins
• Dermatologist Tested
• Ophthalmologist Tested
• Non-Acnegenic, Non-Comedogenic

Bobbi Brown Cleansing Oil is exclusively available at Rustan’s Makati (813-3739 loc. 225) and Rustan’s Shangri-La Mall (633-4636), for Php PhP 1,850.00 (200 ml).


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Potato As Acne Remedy

This starchy root crop has been advised to be eaten in moderation for diabetics and those on a diet because of its high carbohydrate content that transforms into sugar quite quickly. Generally though, it cannot be branded as a bad veggie, as it has loads of health benefits too. One of its more interesting properties is its ability to tame acne.

The uncooked potato when applied topically, has been noted to clear skin blemishes due to its potassium, sulfur, phosphorus and chloride contents. It also contains antioxidants to help nourish skin cells and enzymes that act as antiseptics. Some people even vouch that it helps lessen the appearance of acne scars due to its astringent actions, by exfoliating dead skin cells that give rise to fresher layer of skin, thereby lightening the dark post-acne pigmentations and decreasing the depth of scars.

Instructions:

Get a small portion of an uncooked potato, grate it and slather both the pulp and juice on to your skin. Leave it for about 30 mins then rinse. If you want to skip the grating part, just slice a potato, apply the moist side to your skin and leave it for 30 minutes before rinsing.

Caution:

When acne is beyond control, please see your dermatologist at once. Mr. potato can only do so much.

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Calamansi & Egg White Skin Routine

As promised on my previous post explaining how calamansi and egg white work wonders for the skin, here are the instructions on how to do it:

• Prepare 1 tsp of egg white and 1 tsp of calamansi extract


• Wash the face with soap and water then pat dry.


• Apply the calamansi extract and leave it on for 5 minutes


• Rinse off and pat dry


• Apply the egg white into the face and leave for 10-15 minutes or until it hardens


• Rinse off with water

Do this 3x a week and notice the improvement of your skin a week after. The results may vary for each individual. If you are prone to skin reactions, use it at your your discretion.

Calamansi and Egg White for Skin Care

These kitchen regulars do not only make useful ingredients to a satisfying meal. They also double as natural remedies to skin problems and as beauty enhancers. They I just say the magic word? Yep, beauty with a capital B. If that got your vain self more interested in knowing how, read on.

My 13 year old niece asked for my help in an investigatory project she had at school. She wanted to prove if calamansi and egg whites had beneficial effects on the skin, thus she enlisted us as her guinea pigs. The idea of dabbing citrus on my face scared me. Not out of fear of turning my face sour, but due its acidic nature which may be irritating. Then I remembered the recent routine that I apply daily on my skin consists of acid nonetheless. I've been putting glycolic acid to facilitate exfoliation and skin renewal to get rid of my pesky acne pock marks.

Calamansi as a Fruit Acid

Glycolic acid is classified under alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs), a group of naturally occurring chemicals derived from fruits. Sugar cane, beets, pineapple and grapes are common sources. Calamansi (citrus microcarpa bunge), likewise, is a rich source of fruit acids. AHAs are widely used in the cosmetic industry. Owing to their acidity and solubility, they penetrate the skin and loosen the bonds that hold the dead skin cells together, hence allowing exfoliation.

As we may know, dead skin cells contribute to acne formation by blocking the pores. They also give the skin an uneven texture. While Calamansi is being promoted as a skin whitener, the lightening effects may be mostly due to its exfoliating effects, revealing a fresher and smoother layer of skin.

Fruit acids do not only exert a peeling effect on the skin but also stimulate the formation of collagen and elastin on the dermal layer, which are diminished as we grow older. In addition, the anti-oxidant properties of fruit acids fight off free radicals which give our skin a worn out look. By attaching itself to the free radicals, we are saved from further damage to the skin cells, lessening premature wrinkles and age spots. Whether as an acne treatment or beauty enhancer, fruit acids are shown to be beneficial in our unending quest for beauty.

The Miracles of Egg White

There's more to egg whites than melting in our mouths as a delectable meringue. For the beauty savvy, I am certain that you've heard about its use as a facial mask. Although there is a lack of scientific evidence proving the efficacy of this technique, the positive testimonials from women who have tried using egg whites in beauty rituals are not to be ignored.

Egg whites contain around 40 different proteins dissolved in water, among which, albumin comprises the most part. The skin- clearing properties of egg whites may be partly attributed to the lysozyme, an enzyme which digests bacterial cell wall, thereby fighting acne. This enzyme has also been used as an ingredient to prevent food spoilage.

The egg white contains the enzyme hydrolysate which promotes the synthesis of hyaluronic acid in fibroblasts at the dermis. Fibroblasts, in turn, produce collagen. Simply put, egg whites have amazing anti-aging properties.

Tightening and shrunken pores are noticed immediately after the application of this protein-rich poultry product to the skin. Whether or not it has long term beneficial effects, it remains to be seen.

The base pH of the egg white makes it an effective neutralizing component in facial masks utilizing other natural products like the calamansi (note: although the pH of lemon is acidic, it is considered an alkalinizing food when taken in because of the chemical reactions inside the body). With the combination of the effects resulting from both ingredients, they make quite a powerful skin care tandem.

So how do you apply this natural skin care regimen? Find out on my next post. Til then!