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Monday, July 16, 2018

Best Way To Treat Dry Skin

Dry skin is an issue people of both sexes face. Dry skin has multiple causes that are hard to identify. On rare occasions, dry skin can be a symptom of a more serious issues. Normally, dry skin is caused by environmental factors, like high heat, that strip the skin of its moisture. This can range from heat, hot showers, arid climates, and harsh soaps or lotions. Thankfully, there are many at-home remedies to try as well as seeing a dermatologist about your dry skin.

Petroleum Jelly

Petroleum jelly is a common solution to dry skin, especially in older adults. It is also commonly known as mineral oil. This substance protects the skin by trapping moisture in and preventing dry out due to heat. It is especially effective for irritated skin patches.

Coconut Oil

Coconut oil contains emollient properties. Emollients create a smooth surface on the skin by filling in areas between skin cells. They are commonly found in saturated fatty acids, which occur naturally in coconuts. Coconut oil on the skin can hydrate dry skin and smooth out rough, weary skin. Coconut oil should be used daily on all areas of your face. Be especially careful when applying to sensitive areas, like the under eye area and around your mouth. Coconut oil, while smelling good, does not need to be mixed with other ingredients.

Oatmeal Baths

While a little sticky, oatmeal is a common remedy for irritated skins. Studies show that grandmothers across certain cultures have been passing on this skin treatment for generations. Why? Because it works. Oatmeal includes antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties that work to quell irritation in the skin. Use oatmeal when feeling particularly itchy, or just in a bath to moisturize your skin and create a healthy barrier. Oatmeal baths can be done at home by using a food processor to chop oatmeal into a powder and then put it into warm water. Alternatively, oatmeal products can be dipped in water to form a soak for certain areas of your skin.

Changing Shower Habits

By reducing heat in the shower, dry skin will improve almost immediately. Hot showers can relieve tension with a slightly burning sensation, but that exact sensation will scald the skin and cause damage. Pay attention to the soap products used, since some cause the opposite effect than the healing properties they claim. Try out different products and take shorter showers with warm, not hot, water.

Gloves

Hands experience the most contact with environmental irritants. Dry, calloused skin on the hands result from interaction with dish soap and laundry detergent. Dry skin can also occur when temperatures drop and work occurs outside, in the cold. Wearing gloves while doing chores or outside will reduce the irritation of your hands. Healthy, moisturized skin is important not just for your face.

Humidifier

Humidifiers in your home will reduce the dryness caused by home heating systems. Gas and electric heat strips moisture from the air, and a humidifier at 60 percent will lessen this effect. A humidifier will prevent damaging effects on the skin and help you maintain a healthy, glowing look for your daily life. Humidifiers also have multiple proven benefits, like causing easier sleep if you or a partner snores.

Unscented Facial Products

When your skin is dry, stop using rough, scented skin care products like deodorant soaps and other products that contain alcohol, fragrance, retinoids or alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Before trying new products, test products that are labeled fragrance-free on your wrist to see if your skin has a reaction. Other common fragrances that cause allergies are cinnamic alcohol, cinnamic aldehyde, eugenol, hydroxy-citronellal, geraniol, isoeugenol and oakmoss absolute.

Non-Irritating Clothes and Detergents

If your dry skin is on a sudden onset of driness, new clothes, time by a fireplace or extensive time in chlorinated water can be a cause. Check what you are putting into contact with your skin and choose soft products. Choose non-irritating clothes and laundry detergent. Wear cotton or silk under rough clothing, like those made of wool. Use laundry detergent that is hypoallergenic to reduce irritation from clothes as well.

With one or multiple of these at-home treatments, your skin should improve quickly. Supple skin can improve your self-image and reduce embarrassing roughness and marks. If these remedies do not bring relief or make your skin worse, consider seeing a dermatologist. In rare cases, very dry skin can require prescription ointments or be a sign of skin conditions that require medical attention. To treat your dry skin at home, these easy tips will soothe away your problems.

Dr. Donald Roland, MD is a cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Dr. Roland is recognized as one of the top plastic surgeons in New York.

Friday, July 13, 2018

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Tuesday, July 10, 2018

[REVIEW] Clinelle CaviarGold Series

Have you ever heard about Caviar ? Probably for some of you are still unfamiliar with caviar, well, caviar is actually fish roe or eggs which has important role in beauty industry because its extract can reduce skin aging since it's loaded with vitamins and aminos that helps skin to function optimally. I realized that there are many skincare lines that produced their version of caviar products but unfortunately I never made to try at least one of them - until the moment when I received this CaviarGold Series from Clinelle. Fyi, Clinelle is a skincare brand from Malaysia since 2004 which products are manufactured in Korea and I heard their products are very hype these days since I saw it all around internet and some of my blogger friends are currently using their products too. That's why I just replace all my skin care products to this series since approximately 2 weeks ago and keep using them until now, so let's read how they actually work for my skin :)

What it is :

Known for "Triple-Gold Lifting & Firming Complex" with rich formulas that combine Caviar and 24K Nano Gold and PhytoGold plant.

- Caviar Black Gold is to increase skin firmness, moisture, and nourish the skin ( Repair )

- 24K Nano Gold is to enhance production of collagen until 325.9% ( Refine )

- PhytoGold is to brighten and disguise black spots ( Reshield )

Clinelle CaviarGold Series comes in 5 variant products :

Firming Cleanser, Firming Lotion, Firming Serum, Firming Eye Serum, Firming Cream, and Firming Facial Mask.

1. FIRMING CLEANSER

What it is :

A foaming gel cleanser that cleanses skin of impurities and dullness without over-drying. Helps to brighten up skin, refreshed, and soft.

How to use :

Pour sufficient amount of gel onto slightly wet hands, work in lather. Gently massage in circular movements, then rinse with lukewarm water.

My review :

This product safely wrapped with plastic and the texture is more like thick gel with slight gold particles. It has strong, fresh scent which is not my type but I am still okay dealing with it. As you can see from the picture above, it's less foamy so it doesn't dry my face at all. I've tried this cleanser before and after removing makeup and I can say that it's better to use this cleanser after removing makeup because it actually can't remove waterproof makeup like eyeliner, mascara, and lipstick completely. Furthermore, this cleanser is really freshen up my face, it feels like you're never wearing makeup before !

PROS :

- Safely wrapped packaging

- Less foamy so it doesn't dry skin

- Freshen up face

CONS :

- Can't remove waterproof makeup

Rate : 3.5 out of 5

Price : IDR 99.000 ( around $6.8 ) - size 100 mL

2. FIRMING LOTION

What it is :

Highly concentrated, lightweight face lotion that minimize pores, refine textures, and allow better subsequent skincare products.

How to use :

After cleansing, pour the lotion onto palms then gently pat all over face and neck until it completely absorbed.

My review :

Just like the cleanser, this lotion ( or we casually call it toner ) is safely wrapped with plastic. The packaging is fine but one thing bother me is the hole of the lotion tube. Since the texture of the lotion is watery, it makes the lotion spills over around the tube when I drip it onto my palm. However, the lotion works pretty decent for my skin. It's very light, has a very nice scent, not sticky, absorbs very quickly, and my face looks smoother after applying it. Just like the cleanser, this lotion also has gold particles that you can see it clearly after applying the lotion.

PROS :

- Safely wrapped packaging

- Light, soft, watery texture

- Pleasant scent

- Absorbs very quickly

- Not sticky

- Face looks smoother

CONS :

- Tube hole makes the lotion spills over around

Rate : 4.5 out of 5

Price : IDR 229.000 ( around $15.9 ) size 180 mL

3. FIRMING FACIAL MASK

What it is :

A moisturizing mask sheet that is rich in advanced nutrients to boost skin's elasticity. It helps soften, smoothen, and reduces fine lines so skin will look brighter and firmer.

How to use :

After toner or lotion, put the mask on the face and leave it for 15-20 minutes. After that, gently pat the essence until it completely absorbs into skin. Use it 2-3 times a week for best result.

My review :

This mask sheet looks thin but it doesn't torn easily. The essence is so much until after 20 minutes so I need to pat the essence all around face and neck. I really love the soft scent and the cooling effect that makes my skin feels so refreshed and hydrated although after removing this mask, the essence feels a bit too sticky on my face ( even until the next morning ). Best use is after removing the mask, massage face and neck until the essence completely absorbs, after that wash it off with luke warm water.

PROS :

- Thin yet sturdy mask sheet.

- Much of essence

- Pleasant scent with cooling effect

- Refreshing and hydrating

CONS :

- A bit too sticky

Rate : 3.75 out of 5

Price : IDR 49.000 ( around $ 3.40 )

4. FIRMING SERUM

What it is :

Intensive face serum that lifts, firm, and provides long lasting effects. It helps to increase cell regeneration, shape V-contour, elasticity and firming, boost collagen production, and brighten up face.

How to use :

After toner, apply 1-2 drops then apply it all over face using upward movements.

My Review :

I fell in love with the luxury tube since the first time. It's light yet very sturdy, the paper box also safely sealed with sticker seal on the top of the box, and we can actually see how much the serum left in the tube. The texture of the serum is like light gel with gold particles and it has pleasant scent as well. I love how economic it is because 1-2 drops can cover all over face. It absorbs into my skin pretty quick and it leaves dewy, firmed, well-moisturized skin right after usage.

PROS :

- Luxury, safely sealed packaging

- Light gel texture with gold particles

- Economic ( 1-2 drops can cover all over face )

- Absorbs pretty fast

- Dewy, firmed, well-moisturized skin.

CONS :

- None

Rate : 4.75 out of 5

Price : IDR 339.000 ( around $ 23.60 ) size 30 mL

5. FIRMING EYE SERUM

What it is :

Eye serum that lifts, firms, lightens eye area. It provides instant hydration, smoothing out fine lines and wrinkles, diminishing the sensation of puffiness, banish dark circles, improving elasticity and firmness.

How to use :

After serum, apply sufficient amount of eye serum around eye area with circular motion until it completely absorbed.

My review :

Just like the firming serum, this eye serum box is also safely sealed with sticker seal and the tube form looks so luxury. Light yet sturdy. The texture is almost similar with face serum, it comes in gel texture with gold particles but slightly thicker than the face serum. It also has similar scent with face serum and I can tell you that this eye serum is totally awesome! I use only one drop every night with circular motion and the next day in the morning my eye area looks soft, smoother, fresh, and I can feel that my dark circles reduced although I always sleep late ( especially during this World Cup season, well, you know how I feel ). It needs quite some time for it completely absorbs but it's all worth it!

PROS :

- Luxury, safely sealed packaging

- Economic ( one drop can cover all around eye area )

- Eye area looks softer, smoother, fresh

- Reduce dark circles

CONS :

- Need more time for it completely absorbs into skin.

Rate : 5 out of 5 ( super recommended )

Price : IDR 339.000 ( around $23.60 ) size 15 mL

6. FIRMING CREAM

What it is :
Moisturizing cream that helps elevate natural contour and protects skin from accelerated aging that makes skin firmed, nourished, and protected.

How to use :
After serum, apply sufficient amount of cream then damp over face and neck with upward massage.

My review :
Day and night cream with light texture and pleasant scent, comes in luxury packaging that safely sealed with sticker seal and spatula to take the cream, which is very clean. My skin feels so moisturized and nourished right after usage and it absorbs into skin pretty quick just like another Clinelle CaviarGold products. I can see my skin looks more glowy after using this product but I think this product is more suitable for normal to dry skin since it will leave certain level of dewy finish which I think it would be a bit uncomfortable for people who has oily skin.

PROS :
- Luxury packaging
- Safely sealed
- Light texture with pleasant scent
- Can be used as day and night cream
- Skin feels nourised and moisturized
- Absorbs into skin pretty fast

CONS :
- More suitable for normal-dry skin people

Rate : 4 out of 5
Price : IDR 329.000 ( around $22.90 ) size 40 mL

Overall, I really like this product series from Clinelle CaviarGold because it really helps to restore back the moisture and firmness of my skin, especially that Eye Serum that reduce my dark circles, it works like magic, seriously. I've been using it for almost a month starts from Firming Cleanser - Firming Lotion - Firming Serum - Firming Eye Serum - Firming Cream ( sometimes I swap step between serum and eye serum ) while I use Facial Mask after Firming Lotion but skip the Serum-Cream steps. For me personally, I think these products would be perfect for people around 24 and above because we need to be more concern about our skin condition since collagen production will be reduced after age 25. So, would you like to try this CaviarGold series from Clinelle ?

Overall rate : 4.25 out of 5

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Monday, July 02, 2018

How to Wear Summer Outfit Trends for Petite Girls

As a girl who have 5 ft 2.2 in ( or 158 cm ) tall, sometimes it's quite difficult for me to find the right summer outfit that currently on trend. It's because not all styles can fit my petite body, some are just too much for me or makes me even look shorter, bigger than I am. I realize that there are many girls out there who have the same struggle with me on finding style that is on trend but suits for our body type - that's why I am writing this post to share some tips on how to wear summer outfit trend which perfect for petite girls and you can actually find them easily at stores around you :)

1. YELLOW PLAID MINI DRESS

Mini dress is something we can always cherish. Celebrating the summer color trend this year, you can try wear yellow plaid mini dress paired with oversized denim jacket and chunky heels for a picnic look.

DRESS : Pull & Bear // DENIM JACKET : Zaful // RED SUNNIES : Zaful // CHUNKY HEELS : Gosh

2. STATEMENT SLEEVES FLORAL PLAYSUIT

Playsuit with heels can somehow give height illusion because it makes our leg looks longer and skinnier while floral prints is everyone's favorite during this summer time. Choose playsuit that doesn't have waist line and comes in loose cut so that you can move your body easier for a whole day play. Moreover, since asymmetrical sleeve is really on trend ( thanks to Self Portrait ), you can wear it cool with your favorite sunnies.

FLORAL PLAYSUIT : Yuan Clothing // SUNNIES : H&M // HEELS : New Look

3. STRIPES CULOTTE

This would probably becomes everyone's pick, not only for petite girls. Stripes still becomes the summer trend that everyone can wear because it's very comfortable, versatile, and stylish. Pair your favorite stripes culotte with any fresh color like for example this teal colored wrap top, satin pumps, and turban as the headpiece.

TOP : Private Collection // CULOTTE : Dresslily // PUMPS : Charles & Keith

4. POINT OUT YOUR WAIST LINE

Always wear something that high-waisted because it always make our legs longer than ever. While to adjust with current trend, try to wear smocked peplum top to enhance your curve, then complete it with statement belt to make it seen even more.

SMOCKED TOP, EARRINGS, SUNNIES : H&M // HIGH WAISTED CULOTTE : Private Collection // NEWSBOY CAP : J.Rep // SHOES : Obermain

5. ASYMMETRICAL WRAP RUFFLE DRESS

To make your look completely chic and stylish, try to wear wrap dress in unusual way. Choose asymmetrical wrap dress that made from soft, comfortable fabric, could be in different print or sleeves form, length form, etc. For this style I wore, I picked it from ZAFUL, this one shoulder leaf print A-line dress has a certain statement on the sleeves part and the double layer ruffles at the skirt part. Don't forget to style the belt as well ( you can also wear it as headpiece anyway ) and complete it with statement mules. If you're more into bright colors, then choose bright colors from head to toe, while if you're more into dark colors, just do the same way as well. For this style, since your dress and shoes already give so much statement, you don't actually need more accessories to make it more bold, just wear the simple one instead.