Human♥Nature Overnight Elixir and 100% Natural Moisturizer

I got the Human♥Nature  100% Natural Night Moisturizer because it's so cheap.  It's  Php149 (around $3.50) for 50ml and it has jojoba which is said to be the the most similar to human skin oil and plant collagen which makes the skin looking plump and youthful.

The Overnight Elixir is an impulse buy.  I like to try the Rosehip oil but looking into the ingredients of the Overnight Elixir, I think it's better plus just hearing the "Elixir"word makes me want to have it even more.  By the way, I tried the Rosehip Oil (my sister has one) and I kind of hate how heavy the oil is plus it's smells like a cooking oil.

Even though everyone have good reviews in the site, I still kept my expectation low with the Human♥Nature 100% Natural Moisturizer and I'm glad I did because I am so surprise with the result- I can't believe it's cheap.  Aside from the price, here are three major reasons why I like it:

First is that it's fluidy and has an essence like consistency and texture that my skin absorbs it real quick.
Second is it's moisturizing not only the top of my skin but deep within as well.  While this moisturizer sinks into my skin quickly, it still leaves this thin-light and non greasy layer of oil that kinda coats the top layer of the skin making it bouncy.

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!

All the Way Down: October Empties

This month, I emptied lots of big containers.  Ever since my haul ban, I started to notice products that are at the back of my closet.  Here are my empties:

have to let go of these products this month

Etude House Silk Scarf Hair Treatment
I immediately searched for this days after my haircut as my hair statrted to misbehave.  You can find my full review [here].

Human Heart Nature 100% Sunflower Beauty Oil
I finally found a reason to hate this product and that is the smell speciall on my clothes. But this is really a good oil so I seek for some solution to the problem.  Applying baby powder over the oil helped in keeping the oil in sticking to the fabric and soaking my clothes in color-safe bleach solution  before dumping them into the washing machine or simply adding around 2 tablespoons of the bleach to the high level mode.

Snoe Magic Apple
I hate this product.  Find my review [here].

Nature Republic Aloe Vera 90% Body Shower Gel
This body wash is simply refreshing like it's gel counterpart.  Click here for the review.

Nature Republic Aloe 70% Emulsion
Finally!  After almost 6 months, I finally emptied this.  Aside from applying this on my face, I also used this as a body lotion.  Find my review [here].

Human Nature Conditioner 100% Natural Moisturizing Conditioner
Ahhh this conditioner really made my hair bounce and sway.  Full review in this [link].

The Body Shop Olive Body Butter
This started my love for body butters and this in particular provided the right moisture for my body.  You can find my review [here].

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!

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.