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Sunset Way Railway Track

2011-04-09T00:59:00.000-07:00

This abandoned railway is accessible via Sunset Way Blk 103 and Clementi Ave 4 Blk 305.

This is the carpark at Sunset Way blk 103. The abandoned railway track is just behind the trees:

We need to climb up the gentle slope behind the trees.

This is what we saw on the left...

and on the right:

There is a big railway bridge on the left. Danger sign board is found at the start of the bridge.

The bridge is old and rusty. Both metal platform and railings seemed to be falling apart. Wooden platform in the middle of the track seems brittle.

Next, we parked at Clementi Ave 4 Blk 305 to have a look. We saw longer railway track leading to the opposite side of that rusty old bridge.

Locations & postures

2011-04-07T08:17:00.000-07:00

I like a couple of places for pre-wedding photography:

(1) Sunset way abandoned railway track

(2) Henderson wave

(3) Marina barrage

(4) Beach

Here are what i have found on sunset way abandoned railway track online:

I like these pictures i found on web...

Place (2) Henderson Waves: my favorite.

(3) Marina barrage

Places nearby:

Some nice postures:

Postures of brides looking at flowers, looking up, down, sideways... etc...

The back-hugging postures:

The back-to-back postures:

The piggy-back postures:

The carry-the-bride postures:

The bride-leaning-on-groom-shoulder postures:

The jumping postures:

The back-turn postures:

The arms-wide-high-up postures:

The running postures:

The holding-hands postures:

The drawing-sands postures:

The kissing postures:

The intimate-look postures:

One-front-one-back postures:

The love-hand-signs postures:

The hugging postures:

The bubbles:

The umbrella postures:

Special postures:

Some nice group pictures:

Wedding dresses 2

2011-03-03T19:20:00.000-08:00

These are what i have bought:

(1) Actual Wedding Day morning:
I will be either the pink dress or red one:

red:

After tea ceremony, around 3-5pm, we can go some where to take group pictures. Bridesmaids with bride, bestmen with groom.. so i can change into any of the 4 dresses here.

This is the dress i wear for my 1st march into the wedding hall:

This is the 2nd dress i will change into during the dinner:

Wedding checklist

2011-02-07T23:58:00.000-08:00

More info can be found on http://www.goldenhappiness.com.sg/.

过大礼 (Betrothal)
Dragon and phoenix candles
Things to buy for the bride:
2 Chicken
2 Bottles of brandy
Dragon & Phoenix candles
2 large fish (meaning sheng qi, re re nao nao)
2 coconut (you ye you zi)
4 Brandy/ Rice wine
Tea leaves
Sesame
Hai wei (Cantonese) may include fa cai, mushrooms, abalone, clams, prawns/shrimps, sea cucumber, fish maw, shark's fin
12- 18 oranges
12- 18 apples
Bao lo man yao pin jin dai
Dragon and phoenix box containing red dates, red and green beans, bai he, lian zi, sesame, longan,
2 pieces of red cloth to hang on the door, grooms to be longer than brides (for gd luck)
A full plate of 'fatt kou', some vegetables as leaf lettuce or endive ('sang choy', symbolizes vitality),
celery ('khan choy' symbolizes diligence), spring onion (symbolizes intelligence)
1 pair of trousers (if the bride has a single elder brother (symbolizes wealth).
Dragon phoenix bangles (Long Feng Zhou)
A specified number of wedding cakes

Returning to the groom
Usually half of the items brought by the groom will be returned
1 pair of lotus tuber ('leng ngau') with roots intacts and plenty of tubercles (but now a days it is almost impossible to get so lotus roots from supermarket will do) (Cantonese only)meaning (symbolize the prosperous offspring desired by the couple as well as longevity of both the couple and their family.)
Part of the cash will be returned to reflect the spirit of sharing between two families. (Both Hakka & Cantonese)

四点金 (Dowry Jewellery)
One of the most familiar practice for the bride’s parents to request for Si Dian Jin as part of the betrothal gifts from the groom’s parent to the bride. The purpose of this practice in the olden days is to ensure that the bride will be married to a wealthy family and guaranteed a wealthy, carefree and happy life.

Si Dian Jin is expected even without the request from the bride’s parents. It is a must even for modern day.

The bride is expected to wear these Si Dian Jin throughout the wedding even during banquet so that all the relatives have opportunities to appreciate the gift.

So which dialect buys what?
The Cantonese, it is a must to buy a pair of gold bangle called dragon and phoenix bangles 龙凤镯. 龙凤镯 is commonly given to the bride during tea ceremony by her in laws, parents and relatives, in appriciation of her taking good care of her in laws and husband, the more 龙凤镯 she receives it also represents the wealthier the family clan is. Also, have you ever notice Qwas are commonly 3/4 sleeves? This is to let the bride show off all the 龙凤镯 she has received, so by the end of the tea ceremony session she will often look like a Christmas tree!

嫁妆 (Dowry)

What is Dowry?
The bathtub, basin and potty are to encourage the couple to have children. The sewing kit represents a capable wife. The wedding lamps mean a bright future and the bowls means abundant food for the couple.

Why is Dowry important?
The gifts represent the blessing to the couple and show that the bride has grown up and is ready to take on the new role of a wife and mum.

When should Dowry be given?
On the same day as Betrothal ceremony or a few days before the wedding.

What are the common items given?
1 Double happiness bathtub
1 Double happiness potty
1 Double happiness basin
1 tray
1 Sewing box
1 sewing kit (needle, scissors, pin cushion and thread)
1 pair Double happiness rinisng mugs
Mirror, tooth brush, tooth paste, shampoo and bath towels
1 Double happiness tea set
1 pair Double happiness bowl and spoon set
2 pair Silk slippers
1set of Bedsheet
Jewellery

上头 (Hair Combing)

What are the differences between different dialects?
For this procedure, there is only difference between the groom and bride set..

For male:
Pointed comb
1 set of mirror
1 set of red string
1 ruler
1 pair Dragon and phoenix candles
Lian zi, red dates, tang yuan in either 6 or 9pcs
Fruits and meat

For female:
Round comb
1 set of mirror
1 set of red string
1 set of sewing kit
1 ruler
1 pair Dragon and phoenix candles
Lian zi, red dates, tang yuan in either 6 or 9pcs
Fruits and meat

Why is Hair combing important?
This has been a long tradition that is believed to bring long and lasting marriage, where the red string signifies blessing which is used to tie the bride’s hair and the ruler is used to remind couples to cherish their relationship and take good care of the family. It is important the both party participates in this ceremony, if either party is not doing the hair combing ceremony the other party can skip it too.

Where is Hair combing done?
As this procedure is done 1 day before the wedding day (bride and groom are not allow to see each other 1 day before the wedding day), it is a must that the bride and groom does it separately at their parent’s home in the bedroom.

When should Hair combing be done?
Hair combing can be done after 11pm on the eve of the wedding. The bride must take part in this ceremony at least 1 hour after the groom had completed his.

How should Hair combing be done? Step by step guide:

1) Set up the items comb, candles, fruits and meat to pray to the ancestors. Lian zi, red dates, tang yuan must be either 6pcs or 9pcs each to be placed on the table.

2) bride and groom have to shower with water infused with either pomelo or pomegranate leaves (Showering in these leaves is to cleanse the body from bad luck)

3) Thereafter, bride and groom should change into a new set of clothing, shoes, using new sets of towels, tooth brush, tooth paste, shampoo (for a new beginning)

4)Light the candles. Hair combing is normally done by the Hao Min Po ‘fortune lady’, if either 1 parent or both parents are no longer around, this procedure should be done by Hao Ming Po, who MUST be blissfully married with surviving husband and WITH children and grandchildren. This is to ensure the bride and groom will be blessed with the same fortune.

5) The red thread means yue lao qian hong xian, is to be tie on the hair completing the ceremony.

Cantonese/Hakka
(During ceremony) The groom has to face the wall with his back against the door while the bride does the opposite that is facing the door with her back against the wall.

TeoChew/Hokkien:
The bedroom's door must be locked and admittance is prohibited. The groom is to perform this in his room facing inside, while the bride facing the ancestors.

The magical words will have to be recite out loud:

1st comb symbolises:
一梳梳到尾
Couple will always be together forever, from the beginning till the end of the road.

2nd comb symbolises:
二梳梳到白髮齊眉
Happiness and harmony in the relationship together from now till old age.

3rd comb symbolises:
三梳梳到兒孫滿地
Couple will bear many sons, daughters, grand daughters and grandsons.

4th comb symbolises:
四梳梳到四條銀筍盡標齊
Guaranteed happiness and fortune for the couple.

After hair combing, sweet pink glutinous ball soup (must be pink) must be served after the hair combing ceremony to wish the couple a complete, sweet and happiness marriage. The serving of sweet pink glutinous ball soup is also carried out on the wedding day itself (for teochew) after the groom has successfully completed all the tasks given by the Jie meis.

*If either of the couple has been married before the combing event can be skipped

If you are looking for a feng shui master to pick a hair combing date for you, I do have someone to recommend, very sweet lady, remember to tell her Eyvon from Golden Happiness recommended you otherwise she won't usually pick up unknown numbers to her. She doesn't charge for her service so an ang pow will be appriciated, she is in no way related to me and was recommended to me by a friend, she has been to her quite a number of times so far so good! Appointment is a must!

壓床 (Bed Setting)

What is Bed Setting?
This is a process whereby changing the couple’s bed with new bed sheets and have auspicious items spread out on the bed along with 2 red packets and a pair of double happiness bedside lamps. Double happiness stickers or cuttings will be used to decorate the bridal house, the main door as well as mirrors and cupboards of the bridal room. No one is allowed into the room until the wedding ceremony is over.

Why is Bed Setting important?
It symbolizes a blissful marriage, abundance of fortune and offspring for the couple as well as good health.

When should Bed Setting be done?
On eve of the wedding at 830pm or according to the timing of the feng shui master

Items required on the bed:

2 red packets
1 tray
2 oranges
Mini money bucket (to be filled with $1 gold coins)
Sweets or rock sugar
6 different kinds of seeds : green and red beans, lotus seeds, peanuts, logans and red dates
Pomegranate leaves
Huat Kuay (either pink or orange colour)
Dai Lu Ji
Ruler
Yuan Zi

Items required on four corners of the bed and to be placed infront of the bed:
Yuan Zi
mini red packet
Zi sun buckets

Items required on the side table:
Double happiness lamp

How is Bed Setting done? Step by step guide:

1)Change your bedsheet

2)The groom’s parents or the bride’s parents (whichever you prefer) will move the bed slightly and place a red packet with gold coins in it and Da yuan at each corner of the bed symbolizing unlimited blessings of wealth and prosperity. Usually if one parent is no longer around, you will need to get a Hao Ming Po to help you do bed setting. Da yuan means the husband and Xiao yuan means the wife therefore this step of placing the yuan zi is to ensure that the couple will be fated to be together for the rest of their lives.

OR another belief is that the groom’s parents or the bride’s parents (whichever you prefer) will move the bed slightly and place a red packet with gold coins in it and both Da yuan and Xiao yuan at each corner of the bed symbolizing unlimited blessings of wealth and prosperity. Usually if one parent is no longer around, you will need to get a Hao Ming Po to help you do bed setting. Da yuan means having fate (yuan) with the in-laws and parents and Xiao yuan means the fate between couple

3)Dried longans, lotus seeds, red dates, peanuts, red & green beans, pomegranate leaves, huat kuay, ruler, 2 red packet (each containing $12), 2 oranges, sweets or rock sugar, and finally 1 packet of Da yuan and 1 packet of Xiao yuan to be placed in a tray and to be placed on the bed.

4) A young boy whose horoscope does not clash with the groom and bride will be invited to jump on the bed and invited to eat the sweets which is believed that by doing this the couple will have healthy happy kids soon after marriage. (Anyone who is born on the year of the tiger is STRONGLY DISCOURAGE to enter the room, even on actual wedding day.)

5) Rest of the Da yuan and Xiao Yuan will be scattered into the drawers and cupboards. The groom's new shirts must be put into the cupboard first (usually 12pcs), followed by the bride’s (Usually 12pcs). Red papers or stickers bearing the word 'double happiness' will be pasted onto cupboards, mirrors and doors

6) After the bed-installation, the double happiness lamp must be lit throughout the entire night. More commonly, let the battery in the lamp run Do NOT replace the batteries or for those of you who bought the electric operated lamps let the lamp run till it fuse. Officially the bedsetting ceremony is 3 days beginning from the day An Chuang items are placed on the bed. After the 3rd day, running lamps can be switched off.

Some knowledge we thought you should know:
1) Ensure brides DO NOT sleep on the bed once bed setting ceremony has been completed and before the wedding this will lead to poor health for the bride.

2) On wedding day another boy will be invited to roll on the bed and invited to eat the sweets symbolising tian tian mi mi, zao sheng gui zi and zi sun man tang

3) Avoid bedsheets with black, grey, blue, colours that are commonly seen at a funeral and also avoid flower designs like chrysanthemums.

4) Either leave the bed empty after bed installation, bed wedding day or have a young boy whose horoscope does not clash with the groom's as the is a popular saying 'leaving one side of the bed empty, you are bound to curse your other half to death'

5) Traditionally, bed setting is often done by Hao Ming Po (who is blissfully married with surviving husband and all surviving childen) but today it is more commonly done by the groom.

6) If bed setting is done by Hao Min Po please remember to give her an ang pow

7) If you are looking for a feng shui master to set a bed setting date for you, I do have someone to recommend, very sweet lady, remember to tell her Eyvon from Golden Happiness recommended you otherwise she won't usually pick up unknown numbers to her. She doesn't charge for her service so an ang pow will be appriciated, she is in no way related to me and was recommended to me by a friend, she has been to her quite a number of times so far so good! Appointment is a must!

Wedding Dresses

2010-09-26T06:56:00.000-07:00

Planning to get 3 different dresses for the following..

(1) Wedding dinner @ groom's side, KL.

(2) Wedding dinner @ bride's side, JB.

(3) Wedding lunch with friends & colleagues, SG.

(4) Tea ceremony

Dresses for 1st & 2nd dinners. Hoping to get something formal:

D#1 Vote Count: 4 (YL,J,K,W)

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One of the good reviews is 胸型好美.

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One of the good reviews is 非常显腰身.

D#3 Vote Count: 2 (J,P)

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D#4 Vote Count: 4 (YL,YY, K, W)

Comment: Great for lunch wedding.

Sold out in 3 different shops. Planning to get this fast, once decided.

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D#7 Vote Count: 4 (YL, YY, D, K)

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D#9 Vote Count: 3 (YL, P, J)

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This dress has secure bust strap.

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Dresses for tea ceremonies:

T#1 Vote Count: 2 (YL, D)

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Nice design but bust like too revealing? What do u think?

T#2 Vote Count: 2 (Y, K)

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white. Something different from the usual traditional red gowns for tea ceremonies.

T#3 Vote Count: 1 (D)

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This loud design catches my attention. It really stand out from the hundreds of red wedding gowns i have been seeing so far. But, somehow after a second look, i felt that it's too loud a design for wedding. Any comments?

T#4 Vote Count: 1 (W)

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Budget dress. I can get this below 50 Sgd.

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Seller only has 1 picture

T#10 Vote Count: 4 (D, Y, P, J)

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很修身

White gown for photo taking:

W#1 Vote Count: 6 (D, Y, P, J, K, W)

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W#5 Vote Count: 1 (P)

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Able to customize the tail to a long one.

Bio-C-Ziwi Mask

2010-09-04T19:24:00.000-07:00

Bio-C-Ziwi Menthol Collagen Paper Mask (Blue)

法國詩華骨膠原薄荷消炎面膜紙(藍色)

Tokyo Foods

2010-05-20T00:10:00.000-07:00

40 Tokyo foods we can't live without

By Melinda Joe, W. David Marx, Darryl Wee and Misha Janette

Comfort foods, gourmet selections, and lots of strange textures -- here are our picks of the most delicious and iconic food items of this foodie's paradise

Juicy home-cooked tonkatsu breaded fried pork cutlet. Now it justs needs to be drowned in 'sauce'. (Photo by Flickr user aki.sato)

Japan is often called a "Galapagos" when it comes to technology, as the country's cultural isolation tends to produce innovations found nowhere else in the world. The same can be said about food. Japan is a culinary wonderland thanks to an incomparable uniqueness, a national obsession with cuisine and an almost religious embrace of freshness and productive perfection. The result is the following 40 edible treasures that we can never get enough of.

1. Gindara saikyo-yaki

Lovingly slow-grilled over hot coals, the perfect gindara saikyo-yaki is flaky, moist, suggestively sweet and irresistibly savory at the same time. Black cod is in itself a thing of beauty, but marinating it in mellow white miso brings out a buttery richness that's hard to describe -- and even harder to stop eating. The Japanese originally developed this technique in order to preserve fish before the invention of refrigeration. Those days are long gone, but our love for saikyo-yaki endures.

We especially love the gindara saikyo-yaki at Ginka (Azabu Juban 2-19-2, Minato-ku, tel. 03 5439 6938). It's a hole-in-the-wall shop selling himono dried fish with a small dining area hidden at the back. (Melinda Joe)

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2. Horsemeat

Basahashi horsemeat. (Photo by Flickr user shrk)We know what you're thinking. But, when properly prepared, horsemeat is tender, mildly sweet and not at all gamey. The secret? Dry aging, which concentrates the flavor and gives the meat a pleasing springiness. The Japanese politely refer to horsemeat as sakuraniku, or cherry blossom meat, because of its bright pink color. Its most popular incarnation is basashi, paper-thin slices of raw horsemeat dipped in soy sauce and grated ginger, frequently served at izakayas.

Minoya (Morishita 2-19-9, Koto-ku, tel. 03 3631 8298, http://www.e-minoya.jp/), one of Tokyo's oldest shitamachi horsemeat restaurants, specializes in sakuranabe, a savory miso-based hot-pot dish of horsemeat simmered together with naganegi Japanese leeks and clear shirataki noodles. (Melinda Joe)

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3. Warabi mochi

Wiggly, jiggly, sweet and cool to the touch, warabi mochi is a lot like Jell-o, except much, much better. Technically, 'mochi' is a bit of a misnomer: Warabi mochi is made not from rice, but bracken fern starch. The result is custardy, translucent, and delicious rolled in toasty kinako soybean flour.

Look no further than your local grocery store for warabi-mochi, especially in summertime. The treat can also be found in depachikas or wagashi Japanese confectionary shops such as Kazuya. (Melinda Joe)

4. Umi-budo

Umi-budoShimmering like tiny jewels in shades of green that range from pale jade to deep moss, umi-budo are a delight to behold. These miniature 'sea grapes' are not grapes at all, but clusters of an extraordinary sea vegetable found in Okinawa. When you bite into them, the turgid little capsules pop in your mouth, offering a satisfying crunch before releasing their briny goodness across your palate.

At Okinawan restaurants like Dachibin (Koenji Kita 3-2-13, Suginami-ku, tel. 03 3337 1352), umi-budo come with a lively ponzu dipping sauce to provide a balance of acidity and sweetness. (Melinda Joe)

5. Sushi

Without a doubt, sushi is one of Japan's greatest gastronomical gifts to the world. Almost poetic in its simplicity, good sushi relies on two things: the freshness of the ingredients and the knife skills of the chef. Whether you like your raw fish draped over bite-sized balls of vinegared rice, rolled up in toasted nori seaweed or pressed into fat rectangular logs, delicious sushi can be found in every price range.

The sushi at Sushisho Masa (Seven Nishiazabu B1, Nishi-Azabu 4-1-15, Minato-ku, tel. 03 3499 9178) in Roppongi is nothing short of piscine perfection. Each exquisite piece is served with flair, and specific instructions on how to eat it. At around ¥20,000 per person, it's a splurge, but perfection doesn't come cheap. (Melinda Joe)

6. Chirashi-don

Kaisen hitsumabushi chirashi-don.Chirashi-don combines the simple elegance of fresh raw fish with the laid-back informality of donburi, the quotidian rice bowl. The specialty at Uogashi Senryo (Tsukiji 4-10-14, Chuo-ku, tel. 03 5565 5739) in Tsukiji is kaisen hitsumabushi, a kind of chirashi donburi tossed with various morsels of raw fish and topped with creamy uni sea urchin and ruby red ikura salmon roe. Eating it involves a procedure that borders on ritual. The fish and rice are first mixed with soy sauce and wasabi, and later with pickled vegetables. When most of the mixture has been eaten, dashi broth is poured over the remaining third, which is consumed as a soup. (Melinda Joe)

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7. Tonkatsu

Breaded, deep-fried until crisp and golden brown and then drizzled with a sweet and piquant sauce, meat doesn't get any better than tonkatsu. At Tonki (Shimo Meguro 1-1-2, Meguro- ku, tel. 03 3491 9928), they don't take reservations. The lines are long, but the succulent hire tonkatsu, served with a mound of shredded cabbage to assuage your guilt, is well worth the wait. Maisen (Jingumae 4-8-5, Shibuya-ku, tel. 03 3470 0071) is also an unbeatable stand-by. (Melinda Joe)

8. Wagyu

Wagy sushi.Nothing quite compares to that first bite of lavishly marbled wagyu. It's like butter, meltingly tender and decadent. Once you've had wagyu, other steaks seem downright stingy in their leanness. At first, those fine white veins of fat may seem shocking, but compared to regular beef, wagyu actually contains higher levels of Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids, which help reduce the risk of heart disease. At least that's what we keep telling ourselves.

Blacows (Ebisu Nishi 2-11-9, Shibuya-ku, tel. 03 3477 2914) offers a taste of luxury in their juicy 100 percent wagyu burgers (from ¥1,300). (Melinda Joe)

9. Tempura

Wooing the world through the international language of deep-fried deliciousness, tempura is one of Japan's most popular culinary exports. Ironically, this iconic Japanese dish finds its roots abroad -- in Portugal. When Portuguese missionaries and traders arrived in Nagasaki in the mid-16th century, they brought with them a taste for rich foods and the technique of deep-frying. Christianity may have been slow to catch on in Japan, but tempura was an instant hit.

At Kondo (Sakaguchi Bldg. 9F, Ginza 5-5-13, Chuo-ku, tel. 03 5568 0923), deep frying is almost an art form: greaseless morsels of tender asparagus, delicately crisp kisu fish, and plump scallops still pink in the center. (Melinda Joe)

10. Ramen

More books, blogs and movies have been dedicated to ramen than any other noodle dish in Asia. No wonder: Ramen's intoxicating combination of fat and salt sends powerful messages directly to the endorphin-producing parts of the brain.

It's very, very difficult to choose just one ramen shop, but Enji (Kichijoji Minami-cho 1-1-1, Musashino-shi, 0422 44 5303) is one of our newest favorites for tsukemen, ramen noodles dipped in a thickly concentrated fish-and-pork-bone-based broth. (Melinda Joe)

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My Acne Treatment Documetary

2010-05-09T01:04:00.000-07:00

I'm writing this journal to document how I will battle with acne, so as to share my experiences with people having the same problem.

On 9 May 2010, i was introduced to Selily. It is a natural facial product that treats acne. I have tried google on this brand and I came across a blog site http://www.wretch.cc/blog/selily/ that describes its benefits. I was given a brochure that explains its product range. However, it is less informative than what the blog site provides.

The brochure claims:

Selily is a homecare for oily and acne skins. It is an ultimate skincare treatment for oily/seborrheic skins. It is a natural product with no artificial colouring and no artificial perfume. It has been clinically tested with instant results. Its product range includes:

(1) Deep Cleansing Milk (Code: SF 5002)

专为清除脸部污垢，角质及卸除彩妆时所用之保湿性洁肤乳，能促进肌肤代谢，调整肌肤pH值，适用于任何肌肤，甚至过敏肌肤者。
＊每晚卸妆时，先取适量 Deep Cleansing Milk 轻轻按摩脸部，再用面纸擦试干净，最后以Extra Gentle Cleanser 洗脸，再用清水清洁脸部。
Effectively remove make-up without changing the pH of the skin.
Gently apply Deep Cleansing Milk onto the skin with circular movements to loosen up grime, debris and make-up.
Tissue and rinse off thoroughly.
Suitable for all skin types even the most sensitive skins.

(2) Extra Gentle Cleanser (Code: SF 50008 Oily Skin / SF 5010 Dehydrated or Dry Skin)

A deep and gentle cleansing at your fingertips.
Thoroughly cleanses away debris and dead skin cells without dehydrating the epidermis.
Apply sparingly (about 1-2ml) on a wet skin. Using fingertips with circular movement to work up lather. Avoid eye area. Rinse well with water.
Can be used after Deep Cleansing Milk as a double cleanser.
Suitable for normal to oily or acne skins, SF 5008.
For dehydrated and dry skins, SF 5010 is recommended.

(3) Regulating Lotion (Code: SJ 9001 / SF 9002)

能清除毛孔阻塞与化脓细胞，痊愈后不会留下凹洞或疤痕。无刺激性，不伤皮肤，使用时无刺痛感觉与脱皮现象，需与 Regulating Cream 或 Hydro-Emulsion Cream 配合使用。
＊洗脸后，滴少许 Regulating Lotion 于手心，涂抹患处肌肤。
Regulating Lotion is a bio-curative skin care preparation for the treatment of enlarged pores, papules, pustules, pimples, blemishes, acne, or oily skins, seborrheic skins, post-acne scar and acne prone skins.
Based on 100% natural herbal ingredient and plant extracts, it works gently and effectively to heal and soothe irritation. It also restructures and restores the skin.

(4) Hydro-Emulsion Cream (Code: SD 3004)

采自然埴物取精华，具有温和的护理效果，能改善面泡及过敏现象，消除红肿，复原肌肤细胞组织，修理及滋润肌肤。
Contains natural plant extracts to treat acneic oily skins.
Apply Hydro-Emulsion Cream sparingly on the skin after toning with Regulating Lotion for protection.

(5) Regulating Cream (Code: SD 3002)

植物萃取精制成品，对面泡或过敏性肌肤，能讯速消除红肿，收敛毛孔，调整肌肤油质，呵护肌肤不因护理过程而引发老化现象。
＊洗净脸后，可在过敏或面部位上，轻拍 Regulating Lotion 之后，再搽 Regulating Cream。
Formulated with plant extract.
Excellent soothing and hydrating properties with oxygen enrichment, while controlling skin sebum.
Protects skin from premature ageing. Ideal for dehydrated or sensitive skins.
Apply Regulating Cream sparingly day and night on a thoroughly cleansed and toned (with Regulating Lotion) skin.
If make-up is required, Protective Cream and Translucent Loose Powder may be applied after Regulating Cream for further protection.

(6) Corrective Cream (Code: SD 3010)

Improves skin texture and condition. For oily skin, cleanse all the impurities from the skin, and then apply Corrective Cream.

(7) Astringent Lotion (Code: SJ 9006)

Performs triple actions of moisturizing, refreshing and cleansing. Makes skin smooth, soft and elastic, ideal for oily and young skins, while controls and balances excessive sebum.
Apply sparingly after cleansing or just before make-up.

(8) Protective Cream (Code: SD 3026 While / SD 3028 Beige)

防晒系数（比用于普通肌肤的防御紫外线产品）效果高，防止晒伤，晒黑及日晒后肌肤干燥，具高度透气性，物理性的防晒配方温和自然，使肌肤清新秀丽。
白天或化妆前，用 Astringent 或 Hydrating 或 Softening 或 Bio-Repair Lotion 及面霜后，再用 Protective Cream 及 Translucent Loose Powder，加强隔离紫外线，适用于任何肌肤。有白色及肤色两种选泽。
Helps prevent premature ageing often accelerated by harmful sun rays.
Provides immediate relief from sun burn.
Contains active repairing and restructuring ingredients to help skin repair after exposure to the sun.
Refreshes & smoothes skin.
Suitable for all skin types.
Apply Protective Cream after cleanser, toner and moisturizer.
Apply as a make-up base during the day or before make-up.
For oily and acne skins, it is recommended to follow with Translucent Loose Powder.

(9) Ginseng Eye Cream (Code: SD 3030)

Strengthens and firms the tissue around the eyes.
Dramatically softens wrinkles and yields a beautiful and youthful appearance.
Helps reduce puffness and shadows under the eyes.
Apply around the eye areas after cleansing in the morning and evening.

(10) Translucent Loose Powder (Code: SA 1044 White / SA 1046 Beige / SA 1054 Pink)

Selily 松粉含微药性，能吸收多余油脂而不阻塞毛孔。适合任何性质，包括暗皮肤。
It is lightly medicated, able to absorb excess sebum and it will not clog the pores.

(11) Cream face Mask (Code: SA 4011-1)

Effects - deep cleansing, moisturizing, refining and relaxation.
Helps with the penetration of nourishing cream into the skin.
Apply moderate amount of mask onto a thoroughly cleansed skin.
Leave to work for 10-20 minutes. Rinse well with water. Tone and moisturize as usual.

I did not use all 11 products. I was only introduced to 5 of them which are Deep Cleansing Milk, Regulating Lotion, Regulating Cream, Protective Cream and Translucent Loose Powder (Pink).

I took some pictures of myself immediately after washing with Deep Cleansing Milk. 9th May was my first day that i began using Selily products.


LEFT - 9 May 2010	RIGHT - 9 May 2010

You can see from the pictures above that i have severe acne. I have several acne pustules, inflamed with white or yellow pus in the center.

I also document my diet here so as i remind myself to stay away from prawns, crabs, chili and fried food.

9 May 2010:
Breakfast: 2 half-cooked eggs, kaya butter toasted bread, coffee
Lunch: Popiah, custard bread, tea
Dinner: Hong Xin restaurant: Chicken essense soup, beancurd, duck, brocolli, fish,

yam

10 May 2010:
Breakfast: Anlenne + 1 spoonful Meiji Amino. 1/2 packet Old Town coffee.
Lunch: Prk rib bee hoon soup.
Tea: 1 slice mango, 2 strawberries, 2 mangosteens, 2 figs.
Dinner: Thai express: Beef Phat Thai, Tom yam seafood, coke.

11 May 2010:
Breakfast: 2 strawberries, 2 half-cooked eggs, kaya butter toasted bread, coffee.
Lunch: Economical rice: chicken, ladies finger, potato.
Tea: Orange, strawberry.
Dinner: Biscuits, nuts, 2 figs, nasi lemak, fried chicken wing, egg, tea larik.

12 May 2010:
Breakfast: Fresh milk + 1 spoonful Meiji Amino. 1/2 packet Old Town coffee.
Lunch: Economical rice: chicken, cabbage, tofu po.
Tea: orange, 1/2 packet Old Town coffee.
Dinner: 3 bowls red bean soup.

13 May 2010:
Breakfast: Wanton mee (no chilli), kopi.
Lunch: Chicken rice + cabbage + egg.
Tea: Mangosteen, custard apple.
Dinner: Economical rice: rice + cabbage + beancurd.

14 May 2010:
Breakfast: Papaya milkshake, pandan tou sha bing.
Lunch: Economical rice: rice + cabbage + lady's finger + fried fish fillet.
Tea:
Dinner: dory fish pasta, campbell soup.

15 May 2010:
Breakfast & Lunch: Tiong Bahru market: Wanton dumplings mee soup, Zhu Chang fen (1

mouthful), soya bean + xian chao drink (cold).
Tea: Mu shu, tea.
Dinner: Indonesian food @ Changi T3: rice +
chicken + cabbage + satay, Coffee.

16 May 2010:
Breakfast & Lunch: Tiong Bahru market: raw fish porridge, bean sprout, lor mee (2

mouthful).
Tea: tou sha bing, coconut sugar bing, lo han guo soup.
Dinner: Gallery Hotel: Japanese port

A week later, on 16th May, I have a facial appointment at one of the beauty salons near my home. Winnie, my beautician, spent a great time trying to extract and clear black heads, white heads, pustules and inflamed pores. After extraction, nano light treatment (similar to IPL) was done. And then different masks were applied to calm the redness and braised skin from the extraction. Below are some pictures i took before and after the facial.


LEFT - before facial 16May2010	RIGHT - before facial 16May2010


LEFT - after facial 16May2010	RIGHT - after facial 16May2010

You see lesser clogged pores and black heads. Inflamed pimples are extracted.

I continued to use Selily products daily. I do not use any other products as advised.

I continued to document my diet as well.

Another week has passed, i took pictures on both sides of my face:


LEFT - 23 May2010	RIGHT - 23 May2010

Yup, there is a small prick on a pimple filled with blood. So far this week, only 3 new pimples were formed. They are all small ones and they got "ripe" quickly. i managed to squeeze them clean without any of them getting inflamed. Most of the rest of the pimples are drying out.

No photo editing has been done on my pictures. But clearly, i am seeing improvements =)

Scrapbooking @ affordable prices

2008-12-12T16:24:00.000-08:00

Chin Chin made a very lovely photo frame for our ROM. It's huge, measuring A3 size, and it's innovative. I want to make myself something similar as well..

i bought these for a popular bookshop near home...

(1) Double sided tape:
D/S tissue tape
Size: 6MM x 15Y
Made in Taiwan. --> 0.35

(2) Colorful letters:

Glitter & Confetti
Great for adding sparkle to greeting cards, pictures and table settings!
Made in Taiwan. --> 1.40

(3) 5 flower petal:
2+2
NewBorn Marketing Pte Ltd
One pack three colors
--> 2.90

Although there are really 3 colors, blue and pink looks almost the same like purplish blue.

Yellow flower reflects various colours, like rainbow.

(4) Teddy bear brads:

Craft Nail
56 pcs
Hybrid Craft Pattern Fastener
--> 3.25

<-- Closed up. Teddy bear brads in 4 different colors.

(5) Little hearts:
2+2
NewBorn Marketing Pte Ltd
One pack three colors
--> 2.90

Gold, silver and pink colors.

(6) Thick paper
19.8 x 27.8 "
--> 3.90

Lip Moisturizer Awards...

2007-10-13T07:22:00.000-07:00

i believe many who know me already know. i got very bad skin reaction and severe acne just 4 months ago. And my face doctor has prescribed oral isotretinoin to improve my skin condition. One of the common side effects is having red, cracked and sore lips, dry mouth and nose. And so, within just 2 months i bought a couple of lip moisturizers.

Lip Ice, Vaseline Lip Therapy, Neutrogener Lip Moisturizer and Seba med are with SPF which make me feel like i'm tasting wax.

HABA lip moisturizer, Magic Pink and Lavera basis lip balm are my favourites.

HABA contains Squalane. It is oil derived from shark liver. It is a natural cmponent of skin and is considered a good emollient that has antioxidant and immune-stimulating properties.

Magic Pink is made from Cherry Blossom extracts and is a pure, natural product that is non-allergenic. When it is applied to lips, nipples, outer labia, the applied skin becomes naturally pink within 1 minute!

Lavera basis lip balm is organic. It's just completely moisturizing.

My Blouse just had a Makeover! See how fanciful buttons can change the look for your old clothes...

2007-10-13T06:21:00.000-07:00

Blouse transformation...

Before

After

i bought several different kinds of pretty buttons...

white "pearl"...

transparent "glassy"...black "glassy"
metallic with crystal "eye"...

UMF Manuka Honey is not like any other honey

2007-09-25T05:08:00.000-07:00

There are many UMF Manuka honey in the markets. There are researches done by Waikato University in New Zealand and the University of Auckland which identify that there are additional antibacterial and antibiotic properties, not found in normal honey, but found in some Manuka honey that helps in digestive disorders, stomach ulcers, wound healing and leg ulcers. Therefore, these UMF labeled honey are selling at high price. But do you know what else does the label means?

UMF® Manuka honey contains antibacterial properties additional to the presence of the enzyme glucose oxidase. This second factor is called the “Unique Manuka Factor”.

UMF® is the trade mark of the Active Manuka Honey Association Inc. of New Zealand. The trade mark can only be used on honey that has the specific non-peroxide activity which has the beneficial antibacterial and healing properties.

And this mark is only available to licensed users. AMHA has 48 members and 32 of the members hold a separate license to use the UMF trademark. Some licensees sell the honey to other parties and although the label is not that of the AMHA licensee, it should have the licensee number on the label. You can check the side of the label for an AMHA licence number: - AMHA Licence No.____ The licence number can then be checked against the names of the listed AMHA licensees on the AMHA website.

The labeling of UMF® Manuka tea tree honey will also show the strength of the Unique Manuka Factor.

The UMF® numbers (UMF 20+, UMF15+, UMF 10+, etc.) come from a standard laboratory test of anti-bacterial activity, with the honey being compared with a standard antiseptic phenol, (also known as carbolic) for potency.

For example, a honey with a UMF® rating of 10+ would be equivalent to the antiseptic potency of 10% solution of phenol, as used as carbolic disinfectant; a honey with a rating of 15+ would have a potency equivalent to a 15% solution of phenol.

Genuine UMF Manuka Honey complies with all five of the following criteria:
1. It has the name UMF clearly stated on the front label.
2. It is packed into jars and labelled in New Zealand
3. It is from a New Zealand company licensed to use the name UMF.
4. It has the UMF licensee’s name on the front label.
5. It has a rating of UMF10 or more.

I bought my Manuka Honey.. yeah.. Check out the licence No…

Read on… to find out more about Manuka honey:

Patent filed on Manuka honey:

(WO/2005/120250) UNIQUE MANUKA FACTOR (UMF) FORTIFIED HONEY

http://www.wipo.int/pctdb/en/wo.jsp?wo=2005120250.

Waikato Honey Research Unit:

http://bio.waikato.ac.nz/honey/contents.shtml

Discover the wonders of Active Manuka Honey:

http://www.worldofnz.co.uk/index.asp?function=DISPLAYPRODUCT&productid=13

Antioxidants... How they are measured...

2007-09-20T08:08:00.000-07:00

Free radicals cause aging and wrinkles. This is obviously a concern for anyone concerned about their health or having a youthful, wrinkled-free skin.

Antioxidants offer powerful, effective protection for your body or skins particularly against the damaging effects of free radicals. How much antioxidant can we get from the food we eat daily?

Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity (ORAC) is a test tube analysis that measures the total antioxidant power of foods and other chemical substances. It measures the ability of foods, blood plasma, and just about any substance to subdue oxygen free radicals in the test tube.

High-ORAC Foods May Slow Aging

In the studies, eating plenty of high-ORAC foods:
Raised the antioxidant power of human blood 10 to 25 percent
Prevented some loss of long-term memory and learning ability in middle-aged rats
Maintained the ability of brain cells in middle-aged rats to respond to a chemical stimulus--a function that normally decreases with age
Protected rats' tiny blood vessels--capillaries--against oxygen damage

Here is a list of Top-Scoring Fruits & Vegetables... ORAC units per 100 grams (about 3 ½ ounces)

Fruits

Prunes: 5770
Raisins: 2830
Blueberries: 2400
Blackberries: 2036
Strawberries: 1540
Raspberries: 1220
Plums: 949
Oranges: 750
Red grapes: 739
Cherries: 670
Kiwi fruit: 602
Grapefruit, pink: 483

Vegetables

Kale: 1770
Spinach: 1260
Brussels sprouts: 980
Alfalfa sprouts: 930
Broccoli flowers: 890
Beets: 840
Red bell pepper: 710
Onion: 450
Corn: 400
Eggplant: 390

Sources are from USDA http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/pr/1999/990208.htm. Please read to find out more details.

More on the ORAC scale from http://www.therapeutic-grade.com/refs/orac.html:

Essential Oil Antioxidant Capacity

Clove: 1,078,700
Myrrh: 379,800
Citronella: 312,000
Coriander: 298,300
Fennel: 238,400
Clary sage: 221,000
German chamomile: 218,600
Cedarwood: 169,000
Rose: 160,400
Nutmeg: 158,100
Longevity™ (blend): 151,100
Melissa: 134,300
Marjoram: 130,900
Ylang ylang: 130,000
Palmarosa: 127,800
Rosewood: 113,200
Manuka: 106,200
Wintergreen: 101,800
Geranium: 101,000
Ginger: 99,300
Bay laurel: 98,900
Eucalyptus citriodora: 83,000
Cumin: 82,400
Black pepper: 79,700
Vetiver: 74,300
Petitgrain: 73,600
Blue cypress: 73,100
Citrus hystrix (limette): 69,200
Douglas fir: 69,000
Blue tansy: 68,800
Goldenrod: 61,900
Melaleuca ericifolia: 61,100
Blue yarrow: 55,900
Spikenard: 54,800
Basil: 54,000
Patchouli: 49,400
White fir: 47,900
Tarragon: 37,900
Cajeput: 37,600
Peppermint: 37,300
Cardamom: 36,500
Dill: 35,600
Celery seed: 30,300
Canadian Fleabane: 26,700
Mandarin: 26,500
Lime: 26,200
Galbanum: 26,200
Myrtle: 25,400
Cypress: 24,300

Foods Antioxidant Capacity

Berry Young Juice®: 4,214
Vitamin E oil: 3,309
Pomegranates: 3,037
Blueberries: 2,400
Kale: 1,770
XanGo juice: 1,644
Tahitian Noni: 1,506
Strawberries: 1,540
Spinach: 1,260
Raspberries: 1,220
Brussels sprouts: 980
Plums: 949
Broccoli florets: 890
Beets: 840
Oranges: 750
Red grapes: 739
Red bell peppers: 710
Cherries: 670
Yellow corn: 400
Eggplant: 390
Limu juice: 305
Carrots: 210

Essential Oils Antioxidant Capacity

Grapefruit: 22,600
Hyssop: 20,900
Balsam fir: 20,500
Niaouli: 18,600
Thyme: 15,960
Oregano: 15,300
Cassia: 14,800
Sage: 11,300
Mountain savory: 10,340
Cinnamon bark: 7,100
Tsuga: 6,200
Valerian: 3,860
Cistus: 3,860
Eucalyptus globulus: 2,410
Orange: 1,890
Lemongrass: 1,780
Helichrysum: 1,740
Ravensara: 890
Lemon: 660
Frankincense: 630
Spearmint: 540
Lavender: 360
Rosemary: 330
Juniper: 250
Roman chamomile: 240

Can Foods Forestall Aging?

Studies at the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University in Boston suggest that consuming fruits and vegetables with a high-ORAC value may help slow the aging process in both body and brain.

Food antioxidants not only are absorbed, they boost the antioxidant power of the blood.

The results of the experimental studies show: Ten ounces of fresh spinach produced the biggest rise in the women's blood antioxidant scores—even greater than was caused by 1,250 milligrams of vitamin C. An 8-ounce serving of strawberries was less effective than vitamin C but a little more effective than 9.6 ounces of red wine.

Sources are from USDA http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/AR/archive/feb99/aging0299.htm. Please read to find out more details.

Fruits' Antioxidant Strength Revisited

Researchers measured blood (plasma) antioxidant capacity, or AOC, of volunteers shortly after these healthy women, age 18 to 70, had eaten blueberries, cherries or dried plums, or had downed 10.6 ounces of dried-plum juice. Analysis of the samples confirmed that antioxidants in some foods apparently are easier to absorb and use than others. Dried plums, for instance, did not raise volunteers' plasma AOC levels, perhaps because one of plums' most plentiful antioxidants—chlorogenic acid—isn't readily absorbed, or is readily degraded, by our bodies.

Sources are from USDA http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/np/fnrb/fnrb0707.htm#antioxidants. Please read to find out more details.

Other interested research articles on antioxidants:

Plant Pigments Paint a Rainbow of Antioxidants http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/AR/archive/nov96/plant.pdf

ORAC Values http://www.oregon-berries.com/cx15/message1.pdf

Ranking of high antioxidant level food: …blackberries, walnuts, strawberries, artichokes, cranberries, brewed coffee, raspberries, pecans, blueberries, ground cloves, grape juice, and unsweetened baking chocolate were at the top of the ranked list http://www.ajcn.org/cgi/content/abstract/84/1/95

Oregon Raspberry & Blackberry Commission. Oregon berries classified as nutraceuticals due to their much beneficial properties... http://www.oregon-berries.com/cx15/cx15.htm

CoffeeBerry, breakthrough discovery... Nature’s most powerful anti-oxidants ORAC score is between 15,000 and 17,500 (Data from VDF FutureCeuticals). http://www.revaleskin.com/coffeeberry-tour.php

My first long awaited DIY Mask Lesson…

2007-09-18T08:28:00.000-07:00

Recipe:

1 teaspoon of protein powder

1 tablet of vitamin C

1 tablet of Lecithin-E

1 teaspoon of UMF 18+ Active Manuka Honey

2 drops of Skin Refinishing Lotion

2 drops of Pure White Essence

2 drops of Delicate Care Toner

1 teaspoon of Moisture Intense Masque

1 masque sheet from Sasa

I don’t know if many people have done DIY facial mask at home or not. I remembered Channel News Asia showing DIY facial mask using fresh fruits like papaya and watermelon, cucumber, milk and honey. I always wanted to try a papaya facial mask. The goodness of papaya was highlighted for a much longer duration in the programme that drew a lot of my attention.

Papaya is rich in an enzyme called papain, which has strong anti-viral property, has great “softening” effect, which encourages soft and supple skin, and most importantly urges cell renewal. Women in the olden days have been using papaya to maintain a youthful and radiant skin.

I was eager to try out papaya mask however a little “google” to found out that careless use of papaya can cause skin reaction. Because papaya is known to release a latex fluid when not quite ripe, which can irritation and provoke allergic reaction in some people.

My face was having a reaction then. And it itched terribly too. So, there went my adventure on DIY facial mask.

2 months later, a friend asked if I’m interested in a DIY mask lesson. I was quite skeptical initially. I thought it will something simple and straightforward, like applying a facial mask product together with just honey. But I was totally wrong. I see radiance almost instantly! I don’t know how radiant skin would look like until now. It’s just a pure natural blush! Yup, the recipe and product descriptions are listed above. They are perfectly safe on skin. The DIY mask lessons have been going on for months. No one has ever complaint anything about irritation and skin reactions. Please do not hold me responsible for any skin reaction if you are using other products =P

Product Descriptions:

NUTRILITE Protein Powder

NUTRILITE Protein now reformulated to be Genetically Modified Organism-free (GMO). It contains added benefits of Soy Isoflavones (Phytonutrients Plant Compounds).
One 10g scoop provides 8g of high-quality protein from Soy Protein Isolate and milk protein concentrate, supplying balanced amounts of the nine essential amino acids.
The 9 essential amino acids are indispensable and must be obtained through the diet or supplementation.
Easily digested (Scores 1.0 – the highest possible PDCAAS score – the Protein Digestibility Corrected Amino Acid Score).
Contains whey for improved digestibility and lecithin so the protein mixes well.
Low in fat and cholesterol, in just 36 calories.

NUTRILITE Bio-C Plus

Each NUTRILOCK coated tablet contains 250 mg of vitamin C (includes natural vitamin C from the exclusive NUTRILITE Acerola Cherry Concentrates; Lemon Bioflavonoids Complex from lemon peel and pulp extract; and PHYTONUTRIENTS* plant compounds).
Vitamin C is water-soluble and must be replenished every day.
Is a major antioxidant needed for combating free radicals
Helps maintain healthy bones, teeth and gums.
Aids in wound healing.

NUTRILITE Lecithin-E

One chewable tablet contains 25 IU Vitamin E and 50 mg of Lecithin.
An excellent combination of naturally derived vitamin E (d-alpha tocopheryl succinate) from vegetable oils and lecithin from soybean oil.
Flavoured with honey, carob, and maple-walnut.
Vitamin E is a fat-soluble antioxidant needed for combating free radicals and protecting vitamin A from oxidation.
Lecithin is a fat emulsifier of fatty substances in the body and aids in the absorption of vitamin E.

Bee Treasures UMF 18+ Active Manuka Honey

UMF Manuka honey is more potent than other types of honey to treat infection.
UMF Manuka honey is stable and there is no concern of the Manuka honey losing its activity in storage.
UMF is active even in undiluted honey. This diffuses more antibacterial action into the depth of infected tissue, which makes it suitable for wound dressing.

ARTISTRY Skin Refinishing Lotion

Instantly improves skin smoothness with gentle patented oat exfoliation technology.
Noticeably improves overall skin tone and luminosity within one week.
Exclusive formula enhances the natural exfoliation process.

ARTISTRY Pure White Essence

Milky essence that provides enhanced clarity and brightness to the complexion.
Patented complex (acerola cherry, bearberry, lemon and cucumber extracts) produces a lighter, clearer and more radiant complexion.
Also contains bitter orange peel, a patented effective antioxidant known to counter free-radicals.
For all skin types.

ARTISTRY Delicate Care Toner

Clear, alcohol-free rinse that completes the cleansing step while preparing the skin for moisturisation.
Contains natural ingredient complex consisting of calendula, linden, and chamomile, known for their natural skin soothing properties.
For sensitive skin types.

ARTISTRY Moisture Intense Masque

Provides an immediate moisture surge to the skin.
Leaves skin feeling smooth and soft.
Natural emollients restore skin moisture barrier to prevent future drying.

Makeup for Acne

2007-09-12T07:48:00.000-07:00

Looking for a concealer but are afraid that it will cause breakout? Then try Ettusais Medicated Acne Real Fit Concealer. It is a concealer that not only helps to conceal blemishes and scars, it also helps to treat blemishes. 2 in 1 benefits! Love it!!

i also tried Ettusais Medicated Acne Day Time Defense Powder. It's a loose powder with SPF9 PA++.. very light like cotton.. won't clog pores.. i was told by the Ettusais sales girl that it's medicated and helps to treat my acne. Well, i gave it a try and i love it since. No more skin reaction to loose powder. i can wear makeup to work! However, i think that it's quite pricey. It costs me $43 (refill) for 4g. Ya, you can check out how much you pay for your loose powder and you will know what i mean ;)

Hide your age by protecting and nurturing your hands...

2007-09-12T07:25:00.000-07:00

Tried a couple of hand/body cream. I have got rashes from Body Shop's Body Butter, Vaseline aloe fresh body lotion and Biore UV Daily Care Gel SPF 25 PA++. Yup, i have got sensitive skin. i didn't realize it until recently.
Mukti is a Australia made product. All its products are made from certified organic, plant based ingredients.

I love Mukti Hand Repair Creme. This highly emollient creme is enriched with Aloe Vera, Vitamin E and Calendula. It protects, hydrates and nourishes the delicate skin on the hands and feet. I often massage a generous amount into hands and over with cotton gloves and wear them to sleep. The next morning, you will find your hands soft and silky =D

Try the Moisturizing Gloves from the Body Shop.. They are natural cotton made by Craft Aid in Mauritius, a Community Trade supplier which works with disabled and poor.