Showing posts with label Natural. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Natural. Show all posts

Wednesday, November 2, 2016

REVIEW ON KYL广源良 CHAMOMILE&GREEN BEANS POWDER 18S


Once in a while, I came across a brand that doesn't have reviews in English and not much is known since it is not a popularize brand.  I have seen people from Hong Kong mentioned about the KYL广源良 toner but then not much is know because everything is written in Chinese.  They are really famous for their Luffa cooling toner in Hong Kong and Taiwan.

Chinese medicinal beauty products sure do pique my interest since more people are into natural products.  Sometimes, I want some ready made products so when I saw KYL广源良 Chamomile & Green Beans Powder, I know I just have to try this mask with medicinal ingredient in it.

If you are vegetarian, love short simple ingredients list, then do check out my review of  KYL广源良Chamomile & Green Beans Powder.

KYL广源良 Chamomile & Green Beans Powder
KYL广源良 Chamomile & Green Beans Powder



KYL广源良 Chamomile & Green Beans Powder


KYL广源良 Chamomile & Green Beans Powder
KYL广源良 Chamomile & Green Beans Powder

KYL广源良 Chamomile & Green Beans Powder
KYL广源良 Chamomile & Green Beans Powder
KYL广源良 Chamomile & Green Beans Powder
KYL广源良 Chamomile & Green Beans Powder

KYL广源良 Chamomile & Green Beans Powder
KYL广源良 Chamomile & Green Beans Powder

KYL广源良 Chamomile & Green Beans Powder
KYL广源良 Chamomile & Green Beans Powder

KYL广源良 Chamomile & Green Beans Powder
KYL广源良 Chamomile & Green Beans Powder

KYL广源良 Chamomile & Green Beans Powder
KYL广源良 Chamomile & Green Beans Powder

KYL广源良 Chamomile & Green Beans Powder
KYL广源良 Chamomile & Green Beans Powder

KYL广源良 Chamomile & Green Beans Powder
KYL广源良 Chamomile & Green Beans Powder

KYL广源良
Cleansing, Nourishing, Smoothing, Remove Dead Skin
3g x 18 Packet
Taiwan

Use it as mask: After cleansing, take appropriate amount to add water or milk stir until it become clay form, apply on face for 10 minutes. It cleanses oils and dirt which in the pores.

Ingredients:
chamomile, mung beans, angelica dahurica & raw job's tear

Ingredients:
 菊花,绿豆,白芷,薏仁


KYL广源良 Chamomile & Green Beans Powder
KYL广源良 Chamomile & Green Beans Powder
KYL广源良Chamomile & Green Beans Powder
KYL广源良Chamomile & Green Beans Powder

KYL produces skincare products based on a few ingredients and it is the same for this mask.  It is for someone looking for skincare products that is basically plants and has no animals products. Their other products also doesn't contain any animal ingredients.

This mask is in form of sachets which is great.  Just add their toner, plain water or liquid of your choice into the light green powder and make it into a paste.  Then apply it to the face.  Application is easy.  The mask has those herbal or those woody smell that I do like since it is reminds me of herbal soup.  The mask is supposed to help cool down and clean the face.  It does help to reduce the amount of acne and brighten up my face after using the third packet. It is gentle as it doesn't irritate my skin or clogged my skin even when I accidentally slept with it.

KYL广源良 Chamomile & Green Beans Powder  doesn't dry or oil up my face which is great since I can use it everyday without any guilt.  Green beans has the effect of clay which is to clean up the skin and it is use in Chinese traditional beauty regime. Barley and Chamomile is to cool down the skin 'heat' which normally happened with acne prone skin.  I mean if you believe those 'cold' and 'heat' stuff in traditional Asian medicine.

I think KYL广源良 Chamomile & Green Beans Powder which is great for some lazy to get all the ingredients and mix it up our self.  Besides, it is already in sterile form you can just add in some liquid to make a paste.  I use mineral water, green tea water or my Primera Organience Water. It is really smooth and application is just a breeze.  You do have to wash it off or your face will feel crusty if it is left too long on the face.

What interest me about KYL广源良 Chamomile & Green Beans Powder is that the added Angelica Dahurica which helps with skin metabolism, lighten skin which is used by Empress Dowager Cixi as her secret beauty recipe of Yu Rong San.  Angelica Dahurica is use for treating acne, blackhead, and pimples.


Overall, KYL广源良 Chamomile & Green Beans Powder is a gentle cleansing wash off mask for any skin type especially acne prone, love plant based ingredients, like traditional medicinal mask and do not mind doing a little DIY fun. After all,  it is really very affordable and is able to reduce the inflammation on my 'heat up' skin.  Results really depends on how often you use this mask.



Product retails for
KYL广源良 Chamomile & Green Beans Powder 18sachets for RM16.90. (USD4)
Made in Taiwan.

For more information, please visit KYL official website.  Not a sponsored item. Bought from Hermo.
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Friday, October 21, 2016

REVIEW ON PRIMERA ORGANIENCE EMULSION

Living in such a hot and humid country means light moisturiser such as emulsion or lotion is very much welcome because I can't stand applying layers of thick stuff on my face.  Moisturiser is necessary even if you have acne prone or oily skin because it helps to balance the skin and protect it from dryness.

Today I wanted to share my review on the Primera Organience Emulsion which is made to protect skin from pollution and restores irritated and weakened skin.  The Organience line is made with organic and chemical free products from special place in Korea.

I have been using the Primera Organience emulsion for a month so it is time for a review.

PRIMERA Organience Emulsion
PRIMERA Organience Emulsion
PRIMERA Organience Emulsion
PRIMERA Organience Emulsion
About Primera
prime + era = primera.
The compound word primera contains two words: prime, which means the most important, and era, meaning a fixed point in time; together, primera signals the most important period. primera is an eco-oriented cosmetic brand that focuses on the moment of germination when a plant releases its critical energy and collecting and delivering the energy directly to the skin.


Organience Line

Pollution and various other external stimulants found in our daily life trigger stress on the skin. They irritate the skin and weaken the skin’s functions and innate vitality. Primera Organience Line contains Natural CureplexTM, which is full of sprouts grown environmentally friendly to maximize nature’s vitality. It restores weakened skin and provides enriched nutrition and vitality.
Organience is made with Korea's eco-friendly farm produce that has been certified organic and chemical-free.
Eco-friendly farm produce: 'Black soy' from Chungju, Chungbuk, 'Black Rice' from Cheorwon, Gangwon, 'Mugwort' from Ganghwa, Incheon, and 'Houttuynia cordata' of Boseong, Jeonnam
Eco-friendly farm produce certificate: Organic/chemical-free
PRIMERA Organience Emulsion
A nourishing lotion that helps maintain skin's balance leaving it baby soft without irritation. Natural ingredients such as black soy beans are used as an antioxidant, protecting skin from environmental stress. Germinated black rice help preserve skin's delicate balance while seamollient, contains a heavy dose of vitamins, minerals, and amino acids extracted from seaweeds to provide hydration and protect skin from external aggressors.

Suitable for all skin types
4FREE formula (paraben, mineral oil, synthetic colorants, animal-originated ingredients) product.Hypoallergenic and dermatologist tested



HOW TO USE-
After using your toner and essence, apply an adequate amount to your palm and pat evenly over your face, neck and decolletage.


INGREDIENTS-
Water, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Dimethicone, Diisostearyl Malate, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, 1,2- Hexanediol, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Algae Extract, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Extract, Artemisia Vulgaris Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Extract, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Sprout Extract, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter Extract, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil, Juniperus Virginiana Oil, Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin Orange) Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter, Glyceryl Stearate, Dextrin, Dimethiconol, Behenyl Alcohol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Stearic Acid, Silica, Arachidyl Glucoside, Arachidyl Alcohol, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Pca Dimethicone, Peg-100 Stearate, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Disodium Edta

PRIMERA Organience Emulsion
PRIMERA Organience Emulsion

PRIMERA Organience Emulsion
PRIMERA Organience Emulsion

PRIMERA Organience Emulsion
PRIMERA Organience Emulsion

PRIMERA Organience Emulsion
PRIMERA Organience Emulsion


PRIMERA Organience Emulsion
PRIMERA Organience Emulsion

PRIMERA Organience Emulsion
PRIMERA Organience Emulsion

PRIMERA Organience Emulsion
PRIMERA Organience Emulsion

PRIMERA Organience Emulsion
PRIMERA Organience Emulsion


PRIMERA Organience Emulsion
PRIMERA Organience Emulsion
PRIMERA Organience Emulsion
PRIMERA Organience Emulsion

PRIMERA Organience Emulsion
PRIMERA Organience Emulsion

PRIMERA Organience Emulsion
PRIMERA Organience Emulsion
The bottle is made from heavy transparent glass so be careful when handling it. There is a seal on the opening to avoid tampering or leakage during shipping which is a good thought.

PRIMERA Organience Emulsion
PRIMERA Organience Emulsion
The opening of bottle is of medium size so be careful to not pour too much.  Don't shake it hard or else it will pour out too much.  Just gently tilt the bottle and the emulsion will gently flow out from the bottle.

PRIMERA Organience Emulsion
PRIMERA Organience Emulsion
PRIMERA Organience Emulsion
PRIMERA Organience Emulsion

The emulsion smell like the organience water with slight smell of soy.  It is faint as the smell doesn't linger long after application.  It has the very light brown colour which turns transparent upon application.  The emulsion is very smooth, absorb easily, no stickiness or a film on the skin. I feels that it hydrates my skin without being too thick which is nice to have in this hot weather.  It does cause piling under sunscreen or makeup if you use a lot.

The emulsion doesn't irritate my skin or cause clogged pores despite having some shea butter in it.  There are many moisturising ingredients in there such as Algae, Rice, Cocoa, Soybean Sprout, Shea Butter, Olive Fruit Oil, Lavender Oil, Rosemary Leaf Oil, Juniperus Virginiana Oil, Mandarin Orange Peel Oil, Orange Peel Oil, Cocoa Seed Butter and Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil.  There is also Dimethicone but is the 7th ingredients and all the moisturising ingredients starts from the 7th ingredients so I guess the percentage is not high enough to be clogging pores but still provide the moisturise and benefits that the skin needs.  After all, I don't mind if my moisturiser works slower on my skin but still hydrate and don't clog my pores.

However, do still check if there is any ingredients that you have to absolutely avoid because of allergy.

Soybean Sprouts helps in anti-aging and inhibit tyrosinase.
Dioscorea Japonica Root is a Japanese mountain yam that suppress allergic reaction for over sensitise skin.
Oryza Sativa(Rice) extract is for improving the texture of skin that has been damaged physically or chemically.
Houttuynia Cordata Extract is antifungal, anti bacterial, anti-viral and the plants that survives even after the Fukushima Dai-ichi Nuclear Power Plant in 2012.
Artemisia Vulgaris Extract is mugwort or wormwood relieves itchiness caused by burn or sensitivity.


Compare to the organience water, this contains more moisturising ingredients and lesser of the fantastic Houttuynia Cordata Extract and Artemisia Vulgaris Extract which my skin just seems to love.  This works great as a light moisturiser during summer and for oily skin type.  It didn't help to get rid of my acne but it doesn't make it worse.  The Organience series is not made to get rid of acne but made for skin that is already damaged by pollution or other external factors.

The organience line really does helps to reduce my redness, irritation and protect it from pollution since my skin only gets better when I was using it compare to when I stop using it for a few days.

Overall, I will recommend it for oily, barrier damaged skin, those living in polluted areas , sensitive red skin and love organic products with a lot of plants ingredients.  It does have any ingredients from animals so it should suit one's looking only for products made from plants.


Product retails for
Primera Organience water 180ML + Primera Organience emulsion 150ml for $38.45. Made in Korea.
from Globalinterpark or mobile Global interpark
Free international shipping and direct mobile link Here

For more information, please visit Primera Korea official website. Press sample. However, the opinions expressed here are my own and honest as always.


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Friday, September 30, 2016

REVIEW ON CUBECRATE SEPTEMBER 2016- 1ST ANNIVERSARY BOX

Hi,

I love this month September Cubecrate box.  There are many health items in this box that I love particularly food. Who doesn't like it right?

Let's check out what is in this month box.


CUBECRATE SEPTEMBER 2016- 1ST ANNIVERSARY
CUBECRATE SEPTEMBER 2016- 1ST ANNIVERSARY

Oishi green tea
Scoby Farm kombucha tea
The Honey Hearts honey
Amazing Grace Salted Gula Melaka Granola& Rosemary Pepita Crisp
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Amazing Grace Salted Gula Melaka Granola& Rosemary Pepita Crisp
Amazing Grace Salted Gula Melaka Granola& Rosemary Pepita Crisp
Amazing Grace , Amazing Grace facebook use great raw ingredients for their snacks.  Salted Gula Melaka Granola, Hazelnut Black Forest Granola, Rosemary Pepita Crisp and Coconut Curry Lime nut mix are some of their most popular snacks.  All their ingredients are free from dairy, yeast, refined sugar, colourings, artificial flavourings and gluten free items are not available.
CUBECRATE SEPTEMBER 2016- 1ST ANNIVERSARY-Scoby Farm kombucha tea
Scoby Farm kombucha tea
Scoby fresh resources is the producer of home made signature Kombucha under the name Scoby Farm.  They also organise Kombucha workshop as part of on going effort to build awareness on Kombucha in Malaysia.  The Kombucha that i got is absolutely amazing. taste like apple cider but has the fermented smell of tea. reach them at scobyfarm@gmail.com or at 0192864908

CUBECRATE SEPTEMBER 2016- 1ST ANNIVERSARY- Oishi green tea
Oishi green tea
Oishi Green Tea original flavor
CUBECRATE SEPTEMBER 2016- 1ST ANNIVERSARY- The Honey Hearts honey
The Honey Hearts honey
www.thehoneyheart.com , The Honey Heart Facebook is a honey cafe and retail for the wild honey products. Enjoy fresh waffle Honey Ice cream, Specialty teas and espresso from the cafe.   They also sell Apple Cider Vinegar, Bee Pollen and Honey Sticks. I love this amazing honey sticks from them again =)


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I love this month box full with healthy snacks XD . I adore kombucha and also the healthy snacks inside the box.

Cubecrate is launching a wine subscription box with hundreds of imported wine to be offered from all over the world every month.

Product retails for
A box is Rm35 plus shipping
RM 90 for 3 months
RM 197 for 6 months


For more information, please visit Cubecrate official websiteCubecrate Instagram and Cubecrate Facebook.

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Tuesday, September 6, 2016

REVIEW ON CUBECRATE AUGUST 2016-HANDMADE WITH LOVE

Good day =) , 

Here is the August Box.  The products are tiny but all of them are handmade with love.  I love everything inside the box.  Everything inside are things that I will use and like.  Here are what is inside my Cubecrate August 2016 box.


CUBECRATE AUGUST 2016-HANDMADE WITH LOVE
CUBECRATE AUGUST 2016-HANDMADE WITH LOVE

CUBECRATE AUGUST 2016-HANDMADE WITH LOVE
CUBECRATE AUGUST 2016-HANDMADE WITH LOVE


CUBECRATE AUGUST 2016-HANDMADE WITH LOVE
CUBECRATE AUGUST 2016-HANDMADE WITH LOVE

CUBECRATE AUGUST 2016-HANDMADE WITH LOVE
CUBECRATE AUGUST 2016-HANDMADE WITH LOVE

CUBECRATE AUGUST 2016-HANDMADE WITH LOVE
CUBECRATE AUGUST 2016-HANDMADE WITH LOVE


J & E Botanicals lavender soap. It smells so good!  Others might get either the soap, lip balm or nasal inhaler.

Ilsa Soap Wagon for the peppermint essential oil. I love peppermint oil since I can use it on my oily scalp and this help my hair from getting too oily.  It also helps to avoid mosquitoes,bugs and help with acne! You can customize your own soap with a minimum order of 10 bars.

Bonbons for pretty headbands. Others might get the hair clips.  The hair band held my hair off my face and they are made of good quality ingredients =) .


Overall, cute and useful handmade products in this monthly box.

CUBECRATE AUGUST 2016-HANDMADE WITH LOVE
CUBECRATE AUGUST 2016-HANDMADE WITH LOVE


Cubecrate is launching a wine subcription box with hundreds of imported wine to be offered from all over the world every month and get Wine Fiesta tickets.



Product retails for

A box is Rm35 plus shipping
RM 90 for 3 months
RM 197 for 6 months


For more information, please visit Cubecrate official websiteCubecrate Instagram and Cubecrate Facebook.

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Saturday, September 3, 2016

FOOD: SNOW FUNGUS AND GINGKO BILOBA DESSERT RECIPE

Hi Foodies, =)

I have finally drag my feet and come up with the recipe for Snow fungus (Tremella fuciformis).  This is a traditional beauty food that dates back to Tang dynasty where royal concubine Yang Guifei (713 to 756) who is one of China's famed four great beauties favourite food to maintain her beauties and youth.  

Snow fungus (Tremella fuciformis) is consider as a tonic food which is widely use in medicinal food.  It has contains protein, fat and various amino acids, minerals and glycogen that can strengthen the immune system and thus help maintaining youthful beautiful skin =)

Snow fungus with gingko biloba is not difficult to cook but it is not easy to find fresh ingredients from this rural place I am currently in.  Also thanks to a reader who asked me for this recipe or else I will probably buried this somewhere in the back of my mind.

Snow fungus with gingko biloba recipe- Asian beauty food secret
Snow fungus with gingko biloba

The video version is here 

Snow fungus (Tremella fuciformis) tastes exactly like bird nest, also help the skin texture to be more hydrated, for anti aging and is a popular ingredient for traditional sweet dessert.  It is also called the "poor men bird nest".  Yeah, I am not rich to afford ginseng, don't like to be picking uncountable amount of bird's fur from the bird nest and doesn't want to contribute to increase in demands for bird nest.  

Besides, I admit that I like any plants ingredients that promises youthful skin without breaking my bank.  Beauty is also about inner health and also using the suitable skincare products which really makes sense since Snow fungus (Tremella fuciformis) appears in medicinal and beauty products but of course the effect is better eaten =).

So, let's get into details on the recipes and ingredients.


gingko biloba
gingko biloba 
gingko biloba shells. If you buy the one fresh with the shells, then it is painstaking removing the shells.  Most of the time, I keep nails for this reason.  Also use a nutcracker or use a hammer like I did XD.

gingko biloba
gingko biloba 

This is the gingko biloba out of the shells . Please make sure the remove the skin or else it is going to be bitter. The one I have is about to dried up so please excuse the wrinkles look.

gingko biloba
gingko biloba
gingko biloba in the shells.

gingko biloba
gingko biloba
Please make sure to cut the gingko biloba in half and remove the 'heart'.  The heart is 'poisonous' and should not be eaten. Also limit your ginkgo biloba to not more than 10 else it will be overloading your body.  Gingko biloba eaten in moderation is good to lower blood pressure and also for anti aging XD.

Snow fungus (Tremella fuciformis)
Snow fungus (Tremella fuciformis)
This is the snow fungus or the scientific name Tremella fuciformis that I use.  Make sure the one you use is soft and easily breakable.  There are some others that feel, taste and smell like plastic which is far from being a delicious dessert.  Yes, this one is from China but please do not get the wrong idea.  There are quality stuff that comes from China but also many fakes and low quality stuff.  We only know how to differentiate good and bad stuff based on experience.  Snow fungus as you know is a type of fungus XD that grows from trees.  It is called with many names such as yin er, white jelly mushroom, Yin Er, Shirokikurage in Japanese and etc for the gelatinous white look.

Snow fungus (Tremella fuciformis)
Snow fungus (Tremella fuciformis)

Snow fungus (Tremella fuciformis)
Snow fungus (Tremella fuciformis)
DO not use the whole flower or else it will be too much. Half of the flower is enough for 4 bowls.  Stay away from those snow fungus that is too white. A good quality one is yellowish.

Snow fungus (Tremella fuciformis)
Snow fungus (Tremella fuciformis)
Soak the half snow fungus with boiled water (make sure the boiled water is in room temperature) and you will get something like this. Then break it up with scissors for it to be like bird nest.




Snow fungus with gingko biloba recipe- Asian beauty food secret
Snow fungus with gingko biloba

Snow fungus with gingko biloba recipe- Asian beauty food secret
Snow fungus with gingko biloba

Snow fungus with gingko biloba recipe- Asian beauty food secret
Snow fungus with gingko biloba

Snow fungus with gingko biloba recipe- Asian beauty food secret
Snow fungus with gingko biloba



SNOW FUNGUS AND GINGKO BILOBA DESSERT RECIPE

Recipe for five bowls (those Chinese rice bowl)

Ingredients: 
Snow fungus 20g (Tremella fuciformis)(soak in water and break it up)
rock sugar 200g
plain water 1250ml
gingko biloba (cleaned and removed the 'heart')

1.  Put the snow fungus, plain water and gingko biloba cooked inside the slow cooker for 4 hours on medium heat.  I am using the small slow cooker which doesn't have any heat control.

2.  After 3 hours, add in rock sugar and cooked until the until rock sugar got dissolved.


I am sorry that I could not find good red dates. You can add red dates(make sure the seeds are removed). So, who said Asian cooking is difficult?  So, if you are wondering what are the secret to youthful looking skin, Snow fungus (Tremella fuciformis) with gingko biloba is one them.  It is like a long term botox for your skin XD .

If you find eating sea cucumber not your thing, then this gelatinous, jelly-like and plants can probably be your anti aging food.

So, do let me know if you like this recipe or find it interesting?






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