Zenutrients Skin Defense and Anti-Cellulite Oil

I noticed that I've been madaldal (talkative) in my recent posts, do you mind?  Now, I'm speechless and don't know how to introduce these two products from Zenutrients...hmmm let's just say that these two are already in my review head since August and thinking that it would be best to review them in that month since August is buwan ng wika in the Philippines and Zenutrients is a Filipino brand (connect?).

Skin defense + Anti-Cellulite Oil

Let's move on and dig into Zenutrients Skin Defense and Anti-Cellulite Oil.  I heard this brand from Ms. Daphne's blog back when the brand's name was Zen Natural + Organic and been attracted to the colorful products in the tubs and eversince I've been searching where the nearest shop or kiosk to me.  Unfortunately I couldn't find one so it took me 2 months before I finally got to try two of their products when I was in Trinoma.  I don't have much money that time so I only got two products and the main reason why I like to try this brand is about their cocoa butter and other body butters since my current body butters are getting pricier.

Oops I'm getting madaldal again but I just have to share this photo that I saw while searching the net:

photo from http://www.catjuan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/zenutrients10.jpg

Very lovely place, I wanted to visit it.  You can go to catjuan.com for more photos and know more about the brand.

Now moving on the products that I have, for real.  Let's start with Anti-Cellulite Oil which has become my BFF on my first week in Yoga.

Zenutrients Anti-Cellulite Oil
P225/around $5

If you do not have cellulite then it's either you are blessed with a beautiful skin and body or your just lying.  Hehehe everybody has cellulite, it's just that in others it's not that visible.  I have tons of them on my hips because of my ever changing body shape when I was in high school and college.  I already accepted that they are now already part of my body but wouldn't want them to multiply like grimlins so I decided to give the Anti-Cellulite Oil a shot.

This Anti-Cellulite Oil has Ginger, Green Tea and Eucalyptus.  It was inspired by the complementary force of yin and yang that binds nature together as one whole.  Just apply liberally to desired or affected area and it can be used on a daily basis.

Full ingredients are Eucalyptus Essential Oil, Green Tea Extract, Ginger Extract and Coconut Oil.  Oha, all natural!  And having all these natural ingredients, the smell is herby and I liked it.  I know some of you don't like herby smell because you remember your grandma but this one is just so relaxing, cooling and calming that it helps me get into a deep sleep.  The smell also helps me to breathe better when I'm having colds.  Really, just the smell makes me wanna hoard more of this oil.

brownish oil

Aside from the smell, I'm also loving how this oil soothes my body.  It's warming yet cooling at the same time that it relaxes my aching muscles, that's why it became my bff when I was just starting with Yoga when every part of my body is aching and swollen.  It also calms my skin when it's irritated, like when it's itchy or some insects gave me a big bite. It's oil but it's non-sticky so that's another plus.  For the anti-cellulite thing, hmmm the one on my hips are still there but less bulging and I don't see any new comer but I guess I have to use this for years before I can really tell if it helps in my cellulite mini problem.  Anyway, the soothing and calming properties of this oil already satisfied me.

Next, Skin Defense which says to protect the 1st layer of defense against external damage.  This balm has a Cocoa Butter that works against scars, wrinkles and stretchmarks, Virgin Olive Oil that makes skin silky and supple and Virgin Coconut Oil that kills bad bacteria, most viruses, yeast, fungus and supports skin cell rejuvenation.

Skin Defense
P199.95/ aorund $4

I actually wanted the Cocoa body butter but the sales lady said that it's out of stock since it's one of the best selling item in Zenutrients and ask me my concern and recommended this balm.  I actually wanted to have Cocoa body butter because aside from deep moisturization it is also said that cocoa helps in minimizing the appearance of scars and I have tons of scars in my legs because of my allergy.  So I gave it this a shot and I love that it smells like chocolate, my gosh I'm always tempted to lick this balm.

and this is how it looks like

I'm a 50/50 on this product.  At first week, I'm seeing good results because most of scars and scratches on my legs are "healing".  I noticed that the scars that are still considered baby (around 1 month old) healed really fast and no trace of scar can be seen but older than a month, I think I need to apply this balm forever before it will be forever gone.  Also, since this is a balm type it's a bit heavy on the feel but lately (just when I'm running out of it) I learned that it will feel as if I'm just wearing a light lotion when I apply this balm immediately after getting out of the shower (just lightly patting the skin, leaving it with some water).  Also, this balm have some mini bits to it which is not visible to the naked eye and wondering now if I could use it as an exfoliant to my face especially to my nose area, let's see if it can remove whiteheads and blackheads.

It's actually a nice product with a yummy smell, I just wish they sell it in a bigger quantity since 75 grams is not enough for a month's consumption if I use it daily.

Oh how I wish Zenutrients' flagship store is near my house so I can get into thier yummy looking scrubs and moisturizers and oils anytime I want.  I hope there's Ginger Minty Rub and Eucalyptus & Peppermint body scrub available when I visit one of their kiosks.

photo from http://daphne.ph/zen-natural-organic

Thanks for reading. Till then. Bye!

Snoe White No.5 Calamansi

Childhood oh childhood!  I remember crawling in the fields just so my older siblings would not caught us younger ones to go to grandpa's house to play when patentero, dodgeball was so in and when learning how to ride a bike is a must and having wounds or cuts or bruises from it is an award that turned into nasty scars that I want to get rid these days.  But what can i do, as a kid playing is what matters (and food too!).

I am a cheapskate at heart so I'm crossing derma's as one of the solutions to my dilemma, erasing cebo de macho because it doesn't work on my skin and ditching medical creams because they stick to the beddings.  Last resort would be whitening soaps.  Tried some; a 2 or 3 kinds, but this one is better than the last.

Be the fairest of them all
Snoe White No.5 Vitamin C rich Calamansi beauty bar
P139 (last year)

Hooray for calamansi!!!  I used calamansi in most of my DIYs because it can whiten, brighten and smoothen skin and Snoe used it in this bar to be it's main ingredient.  I'll tell it to you straight that it did not immediately lighten my scars.  I'm using it for a month now and still have the marks but it slowly and surely lightening them.  In 2 weeks I see good results, don't have the photos of the progress but just think of gray turned powder pink.  This soap changed my mind of totally ditching Snoe (I had a problem with one of their products before) and would love to again try other products like the hair heroes (catchy name by the way).

the signature seal of Snoe, a snowflake

Like most whitening soaps,  it's also natutunaw agad (melting quickly) so I cut the huge soap into 5 and each slice is good for a week for me since I only use it once a day.  I also only leave it on my skin for around a minute  because I'm not comfortable with the prickly sensation.  I'm born with a sensitive skin (I don't why) but if you have normal skin then you can use it as directed.

a little but still readable, right?  sorry for the shaky hands

I mainly bought the No.5 for my scars in my legs but Snoe said...

description

Here's a short excerpt from livestrong.com about Alpha_Hydroxy Acid:

"...alpha hydroxy acid, lightens brown spots, age spots or so-called liver spots that appear as the result of excessive sun exposure as well as aging. Products containing alpha hydroxy acid, or AHA, have proven to be effective, with continued use, in lightening dark spots on the skin."

It's been a month now since I started to use Snoe White No.5 and with the help of a lightening serum, my scars lighten and just needs a little time for them to completely blend with the natural skintone of my legs.

Thanks for reading. Till then. Bye!

Vanilla Lush

To compliment my 100% Natural Moisturizing Shampoo, I also changed my shampoo to something natural.  Right now, I'm using Human Nature's Vanilla Lush Shampoo.

Natural Moisturizing Shampoo with CREAMFoam in Lush Vanilla
"Whether it's super straight, romantic waves, hair in every trendy shade - we've done it all.  But at what price?  Dry, damaged hair!  Say goodbye to chemicals and start your hair rescue with our Natural Moisturizing Shampoo."

CREAMFoam technology according to Human Nature acts like a lotion to soften and nourish the hair.
The Philippine Coco nectar part for me is very inviting as I grew up putting coconut milk or coconut oil to my hair and it does make my hair strong and shiny.

back part

The scent of this one is so vanilla to me. It's like the vanilla extract that my mom used to put in leche flan (egg pudding): it's a funky vanilla rather than the sensual type.  It's consistency is more liquidy than normal  chemical based shampoo.  It doesn't produce lots of bubbles but still cleanses my hair and scalp well that I only use it every other day.
Expect some itchiness and hair fall when your a first time user of natural or organic hair products.  It took two weeks for my hair and scalp to get used to my current shampoo and conditioner.  Also, once you start using organic hair products, you have to stop or lessen your usage of non-organic treatments and products as it will make the itchiness and hair fall recurring.  Well, that's what I observed.

It's weird at first that the shampoo doesn't produce a lot of bubbles.  I remember shampooing twice just to make sure that my hair is cleansed but got the hung of it after a week since even without the bubbles, my hair still feel clean and fresh.  What makes me more happy about this shampoo is that it doesn't have harmful ingredients like SLS/SLES, ALS/ALES, PEGS, parabens, phthalates or silicones.

from human nature set-oct 2012 catalogue

To get  a clearer view of the mentioned harmful ingredients, please visit www.ewg.org/skindeep or Human Nature's official website at humanheartnature.com.

Thanks for reading.  Till then.  Bye!

Snoe White Oatmeal Scrub

It's been a long time since I posted a Snoe product probably because the remnants of magic Apple is still fresh in my memory and there's still some evidences left in my body.  But I have to exfoliate my skin and this cute bottle is just lying steadily on my closet and thought that maybe it's time to put it in the bathroom.

Snoe White Exfoliating Oatmeal Milk Whitening Scrub

The two main ingredients are Oatmeal and Milk

label at the back

from Snoe's official website

So it's a salt scrub with real oats and walnut shells.  I just hope that Snoe infused the oatmeal extract in the salt but I'm not seeing it in the list of ingredients.  The oatmeals are kind of useless because it just fall off my skin unless I put some water first in the scrub before applying it on my skin.  Anyway, I love the smell of this scrub as the combination  of ingredients reminds me of a vanilla cake, yummy!

small scoop inside

Yes, there's a small scoop which is not really a useful thing to me.  I'm not aware of the scoop because it's buried inside.  Almost 1/4 cup of scrub fall off the ground (wasted) when I pulled the scoop so be careful.  I think since this is already in a plastic bottle, it's better to just pour it in the hands.

salt scrub+oatmeal+wallnut shells

All the salt scrubs that I used leaves my skin feeling smooth and soft and this one also has the same effect.  Not sure with the whitening part since I already have fair skin but I think it helps in whitening some darker areas of my body like my elbows and knees.  Caution: do not use this if you have open and newly healed wounds, it will surely sting and if signs of irritation occur, please discontinue using it (I learned this the hard way).
Thinking that salt scrub is too harsh for the skin?  Then why not mix 1 part of this scrub to 1 part of lotion.

I love the handy bottle and smell of this scrub but if I compare it's price to other salt scrubs that has the same effect, then this I think is a bit expensive at P349 for 300ml and the only reason why I got this is the oatmeal part (which disappoints me) which has been really good to my face.

Thanks for reading.  Till then.  Bye!

100% Natural Moisturizing Conditioner

Sorry if I've been missing for some days.  I am actually sick, tired, depressed and stressed this week and I'm trying to suppressed these feelings and don't want to reflect them in this post post especially that it's about a product that cares for our crowning glory.

Human Heart Nature 100% Natural Moisturizing Conditioner
100% No Harmful Chemicals Only the Good.

Yep, I started to use natural products on my hair and this one really works for me so I already ordered another 500ml bottle although I haven't finished yet with my first one.

Give your thirsty hair a long and satisfying drink!  Avocado (with Omega-3) is one of the nature's most revitalizing moistirizers, while seaweed restores elasticity and soothes and tones dry scalp without adding excess weight.  Our organic virgin coconut oil adds the final kiss, use with our natural moisturizing shampoo with natural CREAMFoam, which acts like a lotion

100% No harmful Chemicals:  No parabens, phthalates, silicones, feel modifiers, PEGs, PPG or other toxic substances.  Only the Good

I can't believe that I'm feeding my hair with all natural goodness.  And because it's made with no chemicals, the conditioner itself is light and well not as creamy as other conditioners but more liked a whipped cream.

How to use:  After shampoo, apply conditioner directly to hair.  Leave on for a whole song or two for maximum effect then rinse well.

 A song or two sometimes I even leave this conditioner up to three songs and don't mind getting my hair all over my face because it doesn't have the annoying slippery effect.  It's so light that I thought I didn't put enough the first time that I use this conditioner but after rinsing and drying, my hair feels soft,smooth,clean and light(bouncy)!  I like the smell too, it's something tangy probably from the avocado and orange.

Now if you wanted to try this or any other natural conditioner then make sure that you also use natural shampoo and hair treatment because if not then your scalp will be itchy.  Also the first week that I use this, my scalp have this bits of white particles like dandruff and I read that these are from the chemical based products that I used before that are coming off from my scalp.

To know more you can check their website or click here.  This conditioner is also available in  Vanilla Lush variant which I will try/order soon.
Thanks for reading.  Till then.  Bye!

Strip It!

So I'm supposed to post about this yesterday but unfortunately, I don't have enough strength and idea on how to present my review of this product because...I'm not liking it! Surprise, surprise!  Many are raving about this product so I thought it would also work its wonders on me.  *sigh* Anyway, I'll just lay out the necessary information and photos and at the end of this post, I'll put some of my notes.

Strip It Hair Removal Sugaring
Sugaring is also known as Eqyptian wax.  All natural & water-soluble, so it's safe to use on the face, body, bikini area, and even on sensitive skin.

the kit includes the sugar wax, the cloth, a paper with all the details and instructions and a wooden spatula

According to Strip It Facebook page:
"STRIP IT sugaring removes hair from the roots (epilating), thus hair is unseen from 2-4 weeks. With continued use, hair becomes sparser, softer, and finer. That is why it's preferable to shaving or using depilating. Since sugaring adheres tightly to the hair but not the skin as, so there is 50% less pain & discomfort than with other waxes.

Strip It will give you a clear, smooth & light skin. It also exfoliates by stripping off dead skin. It is laced with moisturizer making the skin soft. And the Calamansi lightens the skin!

Strip It is an all natural , water-soluble, and hypoallergenic COLD sugar wax. NO HEATING is required. Get the great benefits of waxing while saving time and money!"

and here's a close up look of the sugar wax

It reminds me of the local counter part of tootsie roll when I was a kid only this one is more on a liquidy side.  I suggest that you mix it first before applying the wax on the desired area. I remember that it's a little jellyish the first time I  used it and I really had a hard time spreading it. If you have low pain tolerance then you might try to spread the sugar wax in the opposite direction of the hair and pull the cloth as close to the skin as possible in the direction of the hair growth.  This technique is actually the opposite of what is in the instructions but I find it more effective and less painful.  Also (as instructed) make sure that the hair is at least 1/4 inch long but better if it's around 1/3 inch.  Don't panic if you see red bumps after waxing.  It's normal and should be gone after an hour.  After the waxing, I used my aloe gel and it somehow help in lessening the redness and swelling of my skin.

Now, reasons why it's not efficient and effective to me:
Two conditions should be meet before and while using this sugaring wax.  First is that the body part that should be wax remain dry for the whole session.  I'm a little sweaty person and I live in a small space so the places that I can have my wax done is in the bathroom and the living room, both of which are warm places even when the fan is on.  Second is you have to be really fast in applying the sugar wax (as the sugar tends to melt) and in pulling the strips of cloth.  As a newbie, I'm not fast enough so I wasted a lot of the product and time waxing the same area over and over again.

Next is that the cloth included in the kit is not durable enough for waxing.  I got really frustrated when I finally got the right technique in pulling the cloth but it can't take the force that I'm exerting and ended up tearing into half while in the middle of the pulling session.  Better to use a real cloth or an old handkerchief.

It can't remove thick hairs so I have to tweeze some and shave the rest.  Yeah, there are lots of stray hair that I ended up shaving my legs.

And lastly, after just 2 days, hair started to grow and ingrown is all over my legs (another *sigh*).

With all of these reasons, I think it's more convenient for me to use depilatory creams.  I'll go back to using TonyMoly's hair removal cream since it's easy and safe to use and I also noticed that the more I use it, the lesser the hair grows (and a bit finer too!).

Thanks for reading!  Till then.  Bye!

My love hate relationship with Magic Apple Whitening s-rub

Here's another scrub that I'm using to remove the dirt and grime off my skin.

"Our Special Apple Whitening S-rub works like magic!"

Ingredients: De-ionized water, Dimethicone (CetearlyDimethicone), Cethyl alcohol, Prophyl alcohol, PPG, Crosspolymer, Titanium dioxide, Glycerin, Vitamin B3, Olive oil, Phenoxyethanol, Bearberry extract, Fragrance

Here's how I use it:

1.  Spread the product to the skin paying attention to darken spots that needs some whitening.  The product by the way is white with some micro beads that will help in scrubbing off the dirt.  The consistency is more liquidy than I expected (more liquidy than emulsion).

2.  Let it stay for 5 minutes.  During the 5 minutes time, it seems that the skin slowly absorbs the product except of course for the beads that serves as a scrub.

 3.   Rub to my heart's content ( ala hilod style).   Dirt clumps like in the below picture.

I'm not comfortable of just leaving the scrub in my body (because of the residue) so I rinse every after use.

Irk or quizzed with the title of this post?  Let's start with the smell:  I love that it has minty and apple like smell but I hate the chemical smell into it probably because of the alcohol ingredients.

Next,  I love that it's a bit liquidy and because of this it's easier to spread it on skin but at the same time hate it because I'm having a hard time rubbing the product off my skin. I'm desperate to see white/gray particles that I exert too much effort in rubbing (I hope you can see some redness in my skin in the last picture).

Ans lastly, I love that it whitens my skin and really feel that the dirt is completely removed but hate that I also feel like the first layer of my skin (sorry if you think I'm a bit exaggerated but this is how I really feel) has also been removed probably because of my rubbing effort.

So there's my love and hate relationship with Snoe's Magic Apple Whitening s-rub.  I guess I have to use the remaining product as a regular scrub and stick with their Milk Whitening Scrub (unless they will further developed or make a lot of improvement with it).

A lot of bloggers love Magic Apple, I don't know why but if you do know please let me know.  I'm probably using it the wrong way?  I'll wait! :D

Update as of October 16, 2012: Will never use this again.  If signs of irritation occurs, please stop using it and don't be as stubborn as me (or you'll suffer the consequences like me).

Thanks for reading.  Till then.  Bye!

Snoe Happy White Ever After

Oiling is something that terrifies me when I was a kid.  Aside from the sticky feeling, the smell of the coconut oil (homemade since I lived in the province) is not pleasant when under the scorching heat of of the sun.  But since I have dry and it's -ber/cold months now, I can't afford to skip oiling my skin.

According to squidoo.com, "Pure plant oils are true miracles of nature and have been used since the beginning of time to treat, heal and soothe physical, emotional and spiritual ills -bringing balance to mind, body and soul."

Happy White Ever After
Premium Whitening Massage and Bath Treatment Oil
Relax. Calm. Whitens

Weird that I fell asleep soundly when I first used Snoe's Happy White Ever After.  I read the label the next day and found the answer to the mystery.

Natural Ingredients
Happy White Ever After is a relaxing , skin silkening luxury that offers superior glide for massage and luxurious hydration for the body.

It has Rose Water that offers a soothing property to the nerves and emotional & psychological state of mind. It is regarded as a mild sedative and anti-depressant.  It also has Bengkoang, singkamas here in the Philippines aka Mexican tuber which is currently gaining popularity because of its whitening and dark spots lightening benefits.  Hmmm maybe this tuber is one of the reason why I have fair skin since I munch loads of it when I was young.  Well going back to the ingredients,  this oil contains the following natural goodness:

from snoebeauty.com

I use this oil like a body serum: it is actually like a serum as my skin absorbs it quickly especially right after taking a bath (it just glides, easy to spread so a drop can already cover my two hands).  I like the flowery, almond~ny scent and the design of the bottle really reminds me of Snow White.

Up for a massage?  Why not use some of this oil to your aching muscles.  Put a few drops of Happy White Ever After to your palms, rub then apply and massage to the desired area.  The heat and the motion will help your muscles relax.

Dead tired but still up for a warm bath?  Again, add a few drops to a tub or like me, pail of warm/lukewarm water and indulge with Rose Water's aroma and enjoy the perk of having an instantly (although lightly) moisturize skin.

Thanks for reading.  Till then.  Bye!

Human Nature Haul

Because I liked the Sunflower Oil and Natural Moisturizing Conditioner, I reordered and got some more basic stuff from Human Nature .  Good job for giving livelihood to the mothers who have to stay home and to individuals who don't have stable job so even if I  have too wait for several days for my order, I still get my stuff to these dealers instead of buying them directly in grocery or department stores hoping that somehow I'm indirectly helping out.

100% Natural MoisturizingConditioner P299.75 for 500ml
100% Natural Sunflower Beauty Oil P129.75 for 50ml
Natural Feminin Wash Chamomile Cool P167.75 for 200ml
Natural moisturizing Shampoo with CREAMFoam in Lush Vanilla P139.75 for 200ml

Human Nature is also improving a lot, introducing new products on a monthly basis.

Thanks for reading.  Till then.  Bye!

Happy White Heels

Wouldn't it be nice to have a weekly spa to pamper the tired body specially our feet?  On a budget like me?Why not try a DIY foot spa at the comfort of your home with Snoe's Happy Heels Foot Whitening Therapy Set.

Pamper yourself with Snoe Happy Heels Foot Soak for tired, aching feet. This therapeutic soak contains the antiseptic, deodorizing, and healing properties of natural Tea Tree Oil to condition feet. Wild mint stimulates blood circulation to refresh and revive and calamansi to whiten skin. Feet look and feel soft, clean and healthy.

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steps and ingredients

Step 1: Happy Heels Therapy Foot Soak

Pamper yourself with Snoe Happy HeelsFoot Soakfor tired, aching feet. This therapeutic soak contains the antiseptic, deodorizing, and healing properties of natural Tea Tree Oil to condition feet. Wild mint stimulates blood circulation to refresh and revive and calamansi to whiten skin. Feet look and feel soft, clean and healthy.

I use around 1 tbsp. of this into a basin of water and soak my feet for 30 minutes.  While soaking my feet, I usually put either a face mask or hair treatment to maximize the time.  After 30 minutes; using a pumice stone, I scrub my feet and small white particles which is the dead skin cells are easily sloughed off.  I also clean my cuticles in this step which saves me from using a cuticle remover.

Step 2: Happy Heels Therapy Foot Scrub

Whiten, smoothen, cool, and soothe your dry and tired feet with Snoe Happy Heels FootScrub. This invigorating scrub micro beads to buff away calluses and dead skin cells, mint oil and menthol to cool and moisturize the feet, and calamansi to whiten skin.

To completely remove and soothe my feet, I use the foot scrub included in the set.  It does not only pamper my feet but also my legs.  The beads gives my feet and legs a light a massage especially if I spread the scrub in a circular motion.  Next step is...

Step 3: Happy Heels Therapy Foot Lotion

Happy Heels Therapy Foot Lotion noticeably whitens, soothes and softens dry cracked skin , significantly improving the look and feel of dry feet and cracked heels. It helps build a 24-hour hydration barrier. Infused with cooling peppermint and anti-bacterial Tea Tree Oil to help revitalize rough, dry, and tired feet and calamansi to whiten skin.

To bring back the moisture on my feet I use the lotion not just only after after the step 1 and 2 but on a daily basis.  It's a little watery that gives it the advantage of the skin absorbing it more quickly.  The peppermint gives a cooling sensation that refreshes my feet even without massaging it.

Step 4: Happy Heels Therapy Foot Spray

Refresh and revive your tired feet with an instant pick-me-up of cooling, deodorizing & whitening SnoeHappy Heels Foot Spray. It promotes a cooling sensation to leave feet feeling refreshed and helps to combat odor. Menthol cools skin to leave it feeling refreshed and calamansi to whiten the skin.

To be honest, I rarely use this spray.  But if you want your feet to feel instantly cool and deodorize, then this will be very helpful to you.  This is included in the set and I don't want to waste things so I'm starting a habit to spray it first on my feet before putting on my shoes.

Indeed, Snoe Happy Heels Theraphy set will give you whiter, smoother and more relax and refresh feet like never before!

Thanks for reading.  Till then.  Bye!

Snoe White Body Softener

I like collagen as my face loves it.  So when I saw a body softener with collagen from Snoe's website:  Perfect! now my body can enjoy the goodness too.

Anti-Aging, Whitening, Collagen

"Collagen- Rejuvenates aging skin. It is great for toning and moisturizing the skin and delays the effects of aging. Improves skin pigmentation and elasticity

Indulge yourself in moisturizing softness with Snoe White Anti-aging Whitening Collagen Body Softener. Our Silk Softness formula features hydrating moisturizers, state of the art whitening and anti-aging ingredients that replenish your skin and enhance all over smoothness. Contains, vitamins C, E, B3, Arbutin, Grapeseed oil and Glutathione, Collagen, AHA and Acai Berry. The result is irresistible, touchable soft translucent skin."

product description, ingredients, warnings + instructions

Instructions: Apply after bath or shower or anytime, as often as necessary. Gently massage body softener into dry body areas. Allow to remain and soak in several minutes before dressing. Our thick but non-greasy formulation will be absorbed by the dry skin tissues, leaving skin soft, smooth and beautifully moisturized (check Snoe's Facebook here for the complete info.).

equivalent to 3 pea size

Can you believe that the amount in the above picture can already cover my whole arm?  But if you want the moisturizing effect to last long then; as instructed, apply the softener as often as necessary.  It's powder blue in color.  In fact it seems to me like it has powder on it so it gives my body a matted finish whenever I use it. For the scent, hmmm...it smells clean and refreshing and a little minty like toothpaste which I like.

forgive the hairy~ness

Don't worry about the whiteness, it will subside when the softener is massage evenly on skin (approximately 30 seconds).  True it is non-greasy and is quickly absorbed by my skin.

I usually use this softener before I go to work because unlike other lotions, it doesn't make me sweat a lot so I still look clean and dry even after walking for around 30 minutes (brisk walking most of the time).  It does make my skin soft and smooth but since I apply this once only for the whole day, I still haven't achieved the silkiness part.

I have fair skin so I am not after the whitening effect, but I think Snoe White Body Softener helped in lightening the dark pigmentations around my legs and it doesn't irritates my sensitive skin which is a big plus.

Have you tried the Moringa from these softener range?  Share your thoughts, I want to try it too!

Human ♥ Nature Products Quick Review

I already tried some Human ♥ Nature products way back 2009 and loved a few.  But I didn't reorder until this year because I don't know any distributor and their stores are far away from my place.  I am also not a fan of online shopping (they ship here in the Philippines and in the USA).  Today, many (I guess) got interested to venture into selling HHN products and so it's a little easier for me to get hold of what I want.

"Keep your baby’s skin nourished and moisturized with our 100% natural baby lotion. It’s made with both avocado andsunflower oils plus aloe vera to keep your baby’s baby-soft skin exactly that; oh-so baby soft!"

And yes, my skin is baby-soft in the morning after using this at night.  This milky white baby lotion has a faint smell of baby powder and is liquidity and runnier than an emulsion.

"Your lips need protection too! Our better-than-ever 100% natural lip balms are made only with the finest blend of cocoa butter, beeswax, and pure natural plant oils.Now you can experience a smoother, softer glide and mouth-watering natural flavors that’s sure to keep you reaching for your lip balm again and again...and again! It’s perfect for men too!"

Not as moisturizing as my medicated lip balm (I have to reapply after 4 hours) but the peppermint flavor gives instant refreshing feeling to my lips.

"Save your hair before its gone! Real pearls, one of the strongest creations of the ocean, can help fortify your hair to dramatically reduce hair fall! Beauty and strength! Plus, you can use it as a deeply invigorating body wash!"

It doesn't produce lots of bubbles but it surely leaves my hair squeaky clean. Shiny translucent white in color with a peppermint smell.

These products delivers the same way with the products readily available in groceries but the concept of using all natural products and supporting HHN's advocacy makes me wanna reorder even if I have to wait for several days.  Oh did I mention about the prices?  It's so affordable:

Baby Lotion:  P159 for 200ml
Peppermint Lip Balm:  P64.75
Strengthening Shampoo: P119.75 for 200ml
Sunflower Beauty Oil:  P249.75 for 100ml

Sunflower Beauty Oil; a definite must try!

"Do you believe in miracles? How about 20 in a single bottle?

Our premium and best-selling Sunflower Beauty Oil is 100% Natural and packed withvitamins A, D & E that help moisturize and nourish your skin to give it that healthy glow -- without any harmful chemicals. It’s so effective and so versatile, the uses are endless! What kind of miracles, you ask? Well for starters it…

1. Softens and gives you lighter-looking underarms


2. Helps lighten dark under eye circles


3. Helps lighten darks spots and pimple marks


4. Moisturizes under eye area


5. Helps prevent and diminish the appearance of stretch marks


6. Softens feet soles, knees and elbows


7. Removes stubborn makeup


8. Can be used as overall body moisturizer


9. Moisturizes dry hair ends


10. Softens cuticles


11. De-frizzes hair


12. Adds shine to dull hair


13. Helps relieve itching and inflammation caused by insect bites


14. Nourishes and conditions eyelashes


15. Lightens dark lips


16. Soothes skin after shaving


17. Relieves itchy scalp


18. Helps soothe sunburn


19. Smoothens skin from shaving


20. Helps soothe rashes

Is there anything our Beauty Oil can't do?"

My answer? None!!!  I am so impressed with this product, I have nothing more to say :)

Thanks for Reading.  Till Then.  Bye!

*photos from Human Heart Nature website

Human ♥ Nature

"Human ♥ Nature is about loving the Philippines, loving the environment and loving our families as we provide personal care products that feel as good on your skin as they do in your heart.  We hope that your everyday choices will have a positive impact on the poor, our country and our planet." that is the story of the company, a brainchild of Gawad Kalinga volunteers Anna Meloto-Wilk, Dylan Wilk and Camille Meloto.

It claims that it is the first range of affordable and genuinely natural products in the Philippines from personal care to cosmetics, merchandise and coffee.  A "Natural Seal" is place on its product labels to guarantee the integrity of its products.  Recently recognized by PETA, the company does not test on animals.  To know more about Human ♥ Nature you can visit humanheartnature.com.

~100% natural and  cruelty free~

So why all the commotion?  Because of these:

Thanks for reading.  Till then.  Bye.