Archive for May, 2007
Japanese candidate won Miss Universe!
Posted by roanne in Celebrities, Miss Universe 2007, Riyo Mori on May 30, 2007
Riyo Mori, a professional dancer from Japan, bagged the most coveted title of Miss Universe which was recently concluded in Mexico City. She bested among 70 candidates by her natural poise and glamour.
While the Philippines’ bet, Anna Theresa Licaros, bagged the Miss Photogenic Award. (heck!)
Alcohol Free Toners
Posted by roanne in Personal Moods, Skin Care, Toners/Astringents on May 24, 2007
I’m posting this entry by experience. I’ve been using alcohol-laden astringents for quite a while, and I’m somehow getting wary to continue using it.
I can’t say it’s generally bad to use toners or astringents containing alcohol. In my opinion, I believe that the alcohol acts as an antiseptic that wards off acne causing bacteria to the skin and alleviates further infection (in case of Ethanol). That’s why, most anti-acne toners contain this well-known compound. But, for those with ultra-sensitive skin like me, I don’t really recommend toner or astringent containing lhuge doses of alcohol for daily use.
Why? Since alcohol is a really strong drug (well, you can feel its potency by simply taking a whiff), it can actually make the skin more sensitive to the sunlight. We all know that the alcohol is a volatile product; it can burn just like the oxygen. Stepping out to the sun sans applying something with SPF invites burn trauma to the topmost layer of the skin (epidermis). Redness, itching, dark singed spots or sunspots and mild pain or burning sensation are the most common signs sun damage. And if sun damage goes unrelented, it may even lead to the scariest thing of all–CANCER.
“An ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure.” This old adage holds true for most of us. For people who are undergoing extensive acne medication, it is a must to slather a sunblock with at least SPF 15 to make your skin less sensitive to the sun minus sacrificing the use of an alcohol toner/astringent that actually works to get rid of those nasty zits. But, for people like me who want to completely have their face inebriated, consider choosing products that claims “Alcohol-free”. Be very wary though that not all products that appear “alcohol-free” holds true!
One way to test if the toner is alcohol free is to actually burn them!
Wonders of Tea Tree Oil
Posted by roanne in Aromatherapy, Hair Care, Skin Care, Tea Tree Oil, Tea Tree Therapy, The Body Shop on May 17, 2007
Tea tree Oil is most commonly found in Australia. It was believed that it was widely used by the early Aussie Aborigines, mainly because of its antiseptic and anti-fungal properties.
Like the coconut oil, I consider this oil as the universal oil because of its many therapeutic properties. I first sought glance at The Body Shop’s Tea Tree Oil during the hype of my breakouts back then. For me, the solution was too weak, for it didn’t do much for my acne. Then, I recognized that their essential oil wasn’t really purely essential at all. For a small vial, the tea tree oil is diluted with water.
So there, I wasn’t contented. Recently, I found out that there’s a 100% pure tea tree oil being sold in beauty bar. I got myself a bigger bottle of Tea Tree Theraphy, which is practically cheaper than that of The Body Shop. The line comes with not just merely the tea tree essential oil itself, but also a cream, soap, shampoo, conditioner, douche, lotion and a whole lot more. This made me think for a while, but I finally resort to getting the oil instead.
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