Benefits of Chia Seeds

I have been asked about the benefits of Chia seeds and so I ordered and tried them for myself.  What I did was I mixed them in my drinking water and added some to my oatmeal or cereal. 

During the first consumption, I noticed that I had a very smooth disposal, maybe because of the high fiber content of the chia seeds.  So I made my research on the benefits of Chia seeds and for sure, I will be including them on most of my recipes.

Chia seeds are very small black seeds that give excellent benefits.  They are very good source of omega-3 fatty acids, fiber, calcium, protein, magnesium, and anti-oxidants.

Since it has Omega-3 Fatty Acids, it can help prevent heart attacks and strokes.  It fights inflammation and can lessen depression and anxiety.

Chia seeds are rich in fiber so it normalizes bowel movements, decrease the chance of constipation and lowers down cholesterol levels.  It has been proven to control blood sugar levels due to the presence of high fiber in it.

These chia seeds although very tiny are rich in calcium which builds and maintains strong bones.  While our heart, muscles, and nerves need calcium to function properly, chia seeds are a good supplement for that.

Aside from those mentioned above, chia seeds are packed with proteins and anti-oxidants.  Anti-oxidants help prevent damage to cells caused by free radicals.

Chia seeds are very effective in weight loss because they help in feeling full for longer period of hours.

How are they consumed?    They can be mixed in any of your food.  Sprinkle them on your cereal, oatmeal or smoothie.  Or simply just put it in your drinking water. Chia seeds are found in most grocery stores.

Chia seeds are safe for pregnant and lactating moms.

Have you tried them? Do share your chia seeds recipe with me in the comment section below.

AR Vit E Cream

What makes AR Vit E Cream popular?

I am so excited to tell you about this AR Vit E cream.  When I heard about it, I immediately did my research and and found out that it is manufactured in Thailand and it contains sunflower seed oil, bees wax, Vitamin E and other natural ingredients found to effectively lighten dark skin, dark underarms, scars, freckles, and other skin irregularities.

What makes me more excited is that this product claims that it can be for all skin types and that it is safe to be used for pregnant and lactating moms.

And I got curious with this AR Vit E cream, so I bought one for myself and here it is.

So I will be using this and trying this on to check if this can effectively remove scars, stretchmarks, and black underarms.

Assuredly, I will be making a review about this in my next post.

How I clean my Make-up Brushes...

1. Gather dirty brushes.

2. Prepare any shampoo.
I use shampoo because it is mild and it smells good.
Extra Virgin coconut oil is not
necessary, but I use it to make the brush hairs soft and with a silky finish.

3. Pour into a container an ample amount of
shampoo and 2 tiny drops of
extra virgin coconut oil, mix it then add water.

4. Soak the dirty brushes into the mixture.

5. Wash the brush strands with your hands until clean.

6. Rinse properly with clean water
until there are no more bubbles.

7. Let the brushes dry.

I don't have a fixed schedule on when to wash my make-up brushes.  I clean them when I feel that they need to be washed. It is advisable to always wash your brushes especially if you have very sensitive skin.

Gluta-C Face and Body Powder

This is a product of Ardent.  I’ve been using Gluta-C Face and Body Powder for 2 months now and I believe it’s enough time to write a product review.  

I am not really obsessed with whitening products but I am trying out some that claims they have effective whitening results.  I’ve tried whitening soap, lotion, facial cream, and even pressed powder.  This is the first time I came upon a whitening Face and Body loose powder.  So Ardent is coming up with different kinds of whitening products.  

I have been using their Gluta-C Whitening Toner and their Gluta-C Facial Cream for a long time already.  So far I like their products because they are non-irritating and do not give me breakouts. I got really excited when I saw this Gluta-C Face and Body loose powder.

It claims that it has 4x Skin Whitening Effect because it has a Kojic Plus whitening system.

Aside from that it further claims that it has:

  Ø  Oil Control & Anti-Acne formula

  Ø  Matte Finish

  Ø  Sunscreen

Here’s my review:

I cannot really say that it gave 4x skin whitening effect because my facial complexion is still the same from the time that I started using it.  It probably gave a lightening effect but not super whitening effect.  Although, it gave my face a kind of glow that wasn’t there before.

That it has oil control – YES! I agree with that.  So my skin type is a combination of dry and oil skin which usually becomes oily at the middle of the day.  Whenever I use this, it has longer Mattefying look.  It still becomes oily though but what I like is that it prolongs the freshness of my face.

I believe that since it has an oil control formula, it comes with a Matte Finish.

I have no problems with Acne so I cannot make a review on that.

What I also like about this powder is that it has a sunscreen protection so it is safe to use daily.

All Gluta-C products has kojic acid, glutathione and Vitamin C that ensure greater whitening effect.  There are skin types that are really compatible with these ingredients so they see effective results in just a few days.

Will I continue to use Gluta-C Face and Body Powder? Yes, I will. 

Since Ardent has a set of whitening products, I think it would be more effective if you use all their products from the Gluta-C whitening soap, Gluta-C facial toner, Gluta-C whitening cream, and Gluta-C whitening face and body powder.

pixi + Itsjudytime palettes

I have both palettes! ItsEyeTime Eyeshadow Palette and ItsLipTime Lip Colour Palette.  It’s not easy owning one when you are from Cebu but the best way is to order online.  That was what I did.  I ordered the palettes from www.beautymnl.com.  I don’t know if they are available now but moments after I ordered the Eyeshadow Palette was marked sold-out.  

When I ordered the palettes, I was given a free pixi+petra lip balm and a Creamsilk Conditioner.  Those are sweet favors!

I saw a lot of different reviews in youtube about these palettes so I made sure I got my own.

For a make-up beginner like me, I believe the palettes are good but too expensive.  The Eyeshadow Palette has the basic shades that you need for an everyday look though.  It has 12 neutral shades that are pigmented and easy to use on the eyelids.

The Lip Colour Palette also has 12 neutral colors but you need to do a lot of layering before getting the result.  They are very light on the lips but the colors are almost the same.

The packaging is nice since it comes with a clear cover so you can see the shades and the colors right away.  There is a free detached mirror because the palettes are designed to be on the go.

I find the palettes good but not highly recommendable.  If you really want to purchase them, you may do so.  If you are in the Philippines, purchasing may be done online.

Stay as pretty as you are inside-out!

Make-up Tools and Brushes Online Purchase

I honestly am in love with make-ups!  A newbie, a beginner, or whatever you call it, that is who I am now.  I have no idea what to do but I am so excited to have my own make-up collection. 

Aside from the make-up, the brushes are very important tools!  I found this Facebook fan page that sells make-up tools.  The good thing is they do meet-ups since they are from my place, in Cebu Philippines.  It was really fast, I ordered one night and got the brushes the night after. 

Here are the brushes I bought: 

I got them from The Fashion Loft.  They respond immediately.  If you are out-of Cebu, they accept online orders and they send their products through their trusted couriers.  You may visit their fan page at this link: https://www.facebook.com/fashionloftcebu/ 

What I like about The Fashion Loft is their promptness and punctuality.  And the owner, I don’t know if I can mention her name, but anyway, she is very friendly and polite.  It was a quick meet-up but it was a good one.  They have other products that you can view on their Facebook fan page.

I really don’t know if I can do a blog on the different usage of each brush, as you can see, I am still a beginner.  But if you do want to learn how to use them, please watch youtube videos about them.  I saw videos of Coffee and Sparkles by: Mimi and one of Kathleen Lights.  They are very informative.  I don’t personally know them, but I am a follower of their social media accounts.  Both women are so pretty and so famous in youtube.

That’s it for today! Have a great and joyous day!

Kojic and Gluthathione Soap Review

I’ve been using this brand for more than two years now. It’s KSA Magic.  But I only started using Kojic – Gluta Soap around middle of last year since it is a new product of KSA Magic.  Before, I only used KSA Magic’s Kojic Soap. 

I love this brand because I feel that they are selling a raw product which means that it has more kojic acid formula in it.  And as you can see on the picture, the ingredients are: Virgin Coconut oil, Kojic Acid, Glutathione Extract, Vitamin C, and Glycerin.  It can only be bought at Watson’s. I tried searching it in other stores and groceries, but they don’t have it.

This product that I am now featuring, the Kojic – Gluta Soap is a combination of Kojic Acid and Glutathione that claims to give a faster whitening result. 

But first, let’s talk about each formula separately.  Kojic is known to get rid of acne or pimple scars, it can also aid in acne or pimple problems.  Aside from that, it can take away dark spots and other forms of skin blemishes.  It has a whitening effect since it exfoliates dead skin cells and it gives the skin a brand new look.

Glutathione is widely known for its skin whitening feature and just like Kojic Acid, it helps whitens dark spots.  The soap gives a lightening effect, but the most effective way of achieving a whiter glowing skin is by taking glutathione in as a vitamin, which is available in drugstores. 

Now, combining both would probably give an outstanding result.  Well, personally, I didn’t get the expected result but I am sticking to this product because it fits my skin type.  I have a dry scaly skin on the arms and on the legs and I need a soap that helps to exfoliate the dead skin cells.  My skin is smoother and softer as compared before, but as to the whitening effect: I am lighter now, but not the celebrity-skin effect that I wanted.

Yes I love this product as of now, I’m still using it for my face and my entire body.  And you may wanna try it, it is less than Php 200.00 at any Watson’s store.