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Showing posts with label Oil. Show all posts

Sunday, October 5, 2014

Maybelline Clean Express Miracle Nourishing Oil

Contents: 120ml
Price: HK$79.00
Local of Purchase: Mannings

According to Maybelline's webpage:

  • Removes dirt, oil and makeup thoroughly.
  • Nourishes skin with essential Vitamin E.

  • My Opinion:

    I've never been a huge fan of cleansing oil, even the ones that everybody seems to love like Shu Uemura or DHC it didn't work for me, it either broke me out or didn't cleanse well.
     
    Although I do have a favorite cleansing oil, which is the Fancl Mild Cleansing Oil, but it retails for HK$185/120ml,  and I appear to go thru a bottle every 3 weeks. So no, I have to look for something more economical.
     
    So far the Maybelline Cleansing Oil has been doing a great job in removing my makeup, and is half the price of the Fancl Cleansing Oil, the only downside is that the maybelline one does not have a scent so it basically smells like oil on your skin, in which case I'm not a huge fan. I can see this working for someone who doesn't like their skin care product scented, but personally I prefer something nicely scented.

    Tuesday, March 25, 2014

    Desert Essence Jojoba Oil


    Contents: 4 fl oz / 118ml
    Price: US$6.65
    Local of Purchase: Iherb.com
    Coupon Code for $10 off your first purchase

    According to Iherb.com:

    Desert Essence Pure Jojoba Oil Description
    • For Hair, Skin and Scalp
    Desert Essence Jojoba Oil is a pure and natural plant extract that will penetrate and moisturize your skin without leaving any oily residue. This luxurious oil can be used to remove makeup and to cleanse clogged pores, leaving the skin clean. Soften your hands and feet by massaging them with Jojoba Oil after bathing. Treat your hair and scalp to a rejuvenating massage with Jojoba Oil - especially good for moisturizing the scalp and to preven dry skin and flakiness. Suitable for even the most sensitive skin. May be used as a leave in hair treatment or as an aftershave moisturizer.
    Ingredients: Pure simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) seed oil.
    My Opinion:
    If you have been following my blog, you must be aware that I hardly ever review body moisturizers, and that's because I don't like body lotions or body butters. I really don't like creamy products on my body, but that's just a personal preference.
    I used to have really oily skin, so for the past 20 years I've never really needed a body moisturizer, but for the last few years my skin is no longer oily and since then I've always used baby oil, it does the job, but I just got bored of it, and wanted to try something new.
    I've recently finished a bottle of L'occitane Almond Supple Skin Oil (it took me 2 years to finish it), and I've really liked it and will definetly repurchase, but I'm currently taking a break from it and trying something new.
    When I've first started to use the Desert Essence Jojoba Oil, I really hated it, it smells like oil, and I really do prefer something with a nicer scent, but I did notice that my skin felt really good after using it (smooth and soft), so in order to make this work, I've started to mix this with a fragrance oil.
    I love the final results, my body feels soft/smooth, but most importantly it smells amazing. I admit that I did went overboard while mixing, I've pour half a bottle of the perfume oil into a bottle of jojoba oil, but the scent was just right, not overbearing, you need to be really close to detect the scent and it lingers on for the whole day.
    I've still got a few bottles of perfume oil, so I'll definetly repurchase this Jojoba oil to tailor make my own body oil.


    Sunday, January 26, 2014

    Horse Oil




    Contents: 80g
    Price: 2,100 Yen


    My Opinion:

    Recently my skin has not been behaving, my cheeks hurts no matter what I use, and I had to stop using my clarisonic or exfoliating. Being someone with oily skin for my whole life, it has never occured to me that my skin was actually hurting because IT'S DRY.
     
    Until a colleague of mine told me that I might need something richer, I've finally came to realize that my skin was very dry... I still don't get it because I use a serum and moisturizer every day and night but it still hurts. Finally I've switch to this moisturizer and after 3 days, my skin is finally back to normal.
     
    I've always been afraid of rich texture cream, because I do break out easily, even with this cream, I've noticed black heads after using it for about a week, but I've started to exfoliate every 2 days and the issue has been resolved, but if I don't acnes starts popping up.
     
    I got this on my last trip to Hokkaido and was going to use it on my feet because these tend to be extremely dry during the winter, and since nothing seems to be working on my face, I've decided to try this out.
     
    This is a gel texture moisturizer that's very rich, and you only need a tiny bit to do the work, it moisturizes and heal my skin from dryness. I've read it somewhere that Horse Oil tend to have a rancid scent, but fortunately this stuffs does not have a scent and I've already been using it for nearly 3 weeks, my skin loves it. I'll definetly repurchase if I someone could tell me where to get this in Hong Kong.

    Wednesday, June 12, 2013

    Elizabeth Arden Ceramide Advanced Time Complex Capsules




    Contents: 60 capsules Total .95 oz / 28ml
    Price: HK$168
    Local of Purchase: Bonjour

    To maximize the effectiveness of your age-fighting strategy. Pure. Potent. One of the most advanced forms of skincare. Encapsulated for maximum purity and potency. Each preservative and fragrance free capsule:

    • Instantly retexturizes, for noticeably softer, smoother looking skin.
    • Measurably reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. 
    • Helps protect skin from environmental stress. 
    • Helps soothe sensitive skin.

    Key Ingredients
    • An advanced Ceramide Complex that works naturally to enhance hydration and strengthen skin's protective barrier. 
    • Anti-oxidant Vitamin E 
    • Natural Borage Seed Oil, a special skin-soothing botanical.

    Clinically and dermatologist tested. Preservative and fragrance free.


    How To Use Turn capsule tab twice and twist off. Gently squeeze contents onto fingertips. Smooth over cleansed face and throat as first step in your Ceramide skincare regime. Use daily.

    Note: Keep container tightly closed and stored in a cool dry place. If capsules harden, leave container open in bathroom while showering or bathing to restore normal softness.

    My Opinion:

    I got this towards the end of the winter and have only used it for about 2 weeks, I took it with me on my last trip to Korea (this March) and remember loving it, because these were so easy to travel with and it has kept my skin well moisturized even in Korea's super dry and cold climate.
     
    I was skeptical in the beginning, because facial oils always gives me black heads, and this product did not smell that good, so I was really surprise when it got absorbed almost instanly without leaving any film behind.
     
    I didn't really wanted to write a review at this stage, because I usually review my products after using it for awhile longer, but as the weather is getting warmer I found this to be too heavy for my taste and  I left it in my bathroom cabinet.
     
    Recently I was cleaning my cabinet and guess what I've found, molds were growing inside the container (disgusting...), I guess I didn't kept the container tight enough....
     
     
    Although this is disgusting, I think I'll still repurchase another one this winter, but this time I'll make sure that I don't keep it in the bathroom and I'll definetly keep the container tightly shut.

    Saturday, December 29, 2012

    Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Concentrate




     
    


    Contents: 1.0 fl oz / 30ml
    Price: HK$395.00
     
    According to Kiehl's webpage:
     
    Purely Potent Over-Night Repair.
    • Lightweight, overnight treatment.
    • Regenerates, repairs, and replenishes skin for a smoother, healthier skin.
    • Works with the skin’s natural nocturnal activity when skin is most receptive to repairing itself from daily aggressors to dramatically restore skin.
    • 99.8% naturally-derived and paraben-free.
    • Kiehl’s Insider Tip: Layer over Powerful-Strength Line-Reducing Concentrate for optimal anti-aging and healthier skin benefits.
     
    How to apply: Apply 2-3 drops on cleansed skin. Gently press fingertips to cheeks, forehead, and chin to evenly distribute the application before gently massaging it into the skin. Can be worn alone or under moisturizer.
     
    Ingredients: Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Squalene, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Oenothera Biennis Oil/Evening Primrose Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Oil/Jojoba Seed Oil, Coriandrum Sativum Oil/Coriander Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Lavandula Angustifolia oil/Lavender Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Linalool, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil/Rosemary Leaf Oil, Citronellol, Geraniol, Lavandula Hybrida Oil, Cucumis Sativus Extract/Cucumber Fruit Extract, Curcuma Longa Extract/Turmeric Root Extract, Limonene, Citral, Sclareolide, Rosa Spp/Rose Flower Oil, Jasminum Officinale Extract/Jasmine Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil/Sunflower Seed Oil fmla 685449/18 Code F.I.L: D39273/5
     
    My Opinion:
     
    I've recently came back from Korea, and my skin was peeling. I didn't know what happened, I know that Korea is alot dryer than HK, but I wasn't peeling while I was in Korea, but started to peel when I got home, weird....
     
    Anyway, I've pull this out and have been using it for about a week and was still peeling. The peeling only stopped after I've used my beloved Laneige Water Sleeping Pack for 3 consecutive nights.
     
    Although the Midnight Recovery Concentrate did not work in rescuing my peeling problem, it did work wonderfully when my skin is acting up. I must have mentioned before that my skin gets really sensitive when the climate changes, it turns red and itchy, and on those few occasion I've been using this product and it has successfully stabilize my skin.
     
    Personally I love using facial oil, but so far, most of the facial oils that I've tried tends to clog my pores, so I was really surprise when I didn't have any problems with Kiehl's. Although I didn't see any major improvements on my skin texture after using this product, I'm glad that it stabilizes my skin, and I've been intercalating between this and my Alqvimia White Light - Whitening Facial Extract (an oil that really brightens my skin, but will clog pores if used everyday) and getting wonderful results.

    Saturday, December 22, 2012

    Jill Stuart Body Oil



    Contents: 75ml / 2.5 fl oz
    Price: HK$250.00

    According to the package:
     
    Lightweight body oil that absorbs quickly and softens skin while surrounding you in a sweet, blissful fragrance. Leaves skin soft to the touch and subtly scented.
     
    Aromatic white floral bouquet fragrance.
     
    Contains: Rosemary extract, Almond oil, Macadamia nut oil, Meadowfoam seed oil, Olive fruit oil
     
     
    My Opinion:
     
    I'm not really a floral scent person, but this body oil scent is very soothing and I was kind of bored of my Johnson's Baby Bedtime Oil and needed a change.
     
    I usually apply body oil on damp skin, but the SA told me to use this on dry skin, honestly I was unsure about using it dry, because body oil on dry skin always feels greasy and I hate it. Anyway, the other day I forgot to apply my body oil in the shower and only remember after drying myself, so I've used this on dry skin and was surprise to find that it did not feel greasy at all.

    Saturday, September 29, 2012

    Unique Rosehips Seed Oil


     



    Contents: 1 fl oz (30ml)
    Price: HKD59.00
    Local of Purchase: Bonjourhk.com

    According to the package:
    Unique Rose Hips Seed Oil is derived from the native wild roses of Chile. It is rich in Vitamin A which helps delay the effects of agin skin, assist with cell regeneration and promotes collagen and elastin levels to increase. Rose hips seed oil also contains a high level of essential fatty acids and Vitamin E, which aid in the healing of burns and scars. This results in firmer smoother and more youthful skin with greater elasticiy.

    Ingredients: Rosa Mosqueta (Rose Hips Seed Oil), Safflower Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), BHT, Isopropyl Myristate.
     

    My Opinion:

    I got this product last winter, and whenever my hands are dry, I mix 2 drops with my usual hand cream as an intensive night treatment. I always wakeup with smooth hands without any dry lines, and this oil works with any kind of hand cream (even the crappiest).


    Wednesday, May 30, 2012

    L'occitane Almond Supple Skin Oil

    Contents: 100ml (3.4 fl. oz)
    Price: HK$375.00





    
    According to L'occitane's webpage:

    Almond Supple Skin Oil is both firming and softening. Enriched with almond oil and Cameline oil, it promotes synthesis of the skin's support tissue and repairs the hydrolipidic barrier for skin that feels firmer and more supple.

    This product is ideal for use before, during and after pregnancy or periods of weight loss, for those seeking to fight stretch marks!                       

    The effectiveness of Supple Skin Oil resulted in significant improvements in the firmness, elasticity and suppleness of skin. Over 85% of participants noticed firmer skin with improved elasticity. Tolerance dermatologically tested.       

    Ingredients:
    -Almond Oil (rich in Omega-6) and Cameline Oil (rich in Omega-3): Make skin supple, prevent stretch-marks, and help repair the hydro-lipidic barrier.
    -Silicium: Promotes skin's support tissue synthesis.

    Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Squalene, Fragrance, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil, Borago Officinalis Seed Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Limonene, Cymbopogon Martini Oil, Helichrysum Italicum Extract, Geraniol, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil, Coumarin, Linalool, Citral, Citronellol.        


    My Opinion:

    I've been using this product since last winter and have been loving it. This product just smells amazing and the scent last for a really long time. I apply it after my shower at night and when I wake up the next morning I can still smell it.

    I've recently stopped using it, because I've started to break out on my legs, and that has never happened to me. I guess this product is just too rich for the summer, because once I've stopped using it, my skin has started to clear up, but I'll definetly use it again this winter.

    Sunday, April 22, 2012

    Missha Super Aqua Blackhead Clear Oil


    Contents: 30ml
    Price: HKD153.00

    According to Missha's webpage:

    Say goodbye to blackheads without the use of painful nose patches, and get the perfectly clear nose you’ve always dreamed of.

    This revolutionary new product comes in an adorable oil-drop style dispenser bottle, and works wonders on stubborn blackheads on the nose.

    The aromatic oil has a very pleasing citrus scent and contains grape seed oil and green tea extracts that help ease out blackheads and other embedded debris, as well as camellia flower and lemon oils that control excess sebum secretion in the skin. The oil also contains Dead Sea salt granules that massage and exfoliate for a deeper cleansing effect


    My Opinion:

    I'm someone who hates to toss away things before finishing it off. If a product isn't breaking me out I will usually try to finish it off or give it to a friend.

    I'm really sad to have to tell you that I've toss this away, and the reason is because it smells horrible, (exactly like cooking oil), and I just can't stand slathering this all over my face and massage.

    Thursday, March 29, 2012

    Jason Pure Beauty Oil


    Contents: 4 fl oz (118ml)
    Price: US6.39
    Local of Purchase: vitacost.com

    According to Jason's webpage:

    5,000 IU Vitamin E
    Pure Beauty Oil
    Natural Ingredients
    JASON All-Natural Vitamin E Oil 5,000 I.U. nourishes, moisturizes and helps regenerate the skin. This natural anti-oxidant mix of Almond, Apricot, Avocado and Wheat Germ Oils help protect against fine lines and wrinkles leaving skin silky smooth.

    This vitamin oil's ability to deeply penetrate the skin has made it one of the most widely used natural oils today. Topical application of natural Vitamin E can help prevent the damage from the environmental elements. Applying Vitamin E after sun or wind exposure can help ease sunburn and soothe skin.

    Topical use of natural Vitamin E helps decrease the appearance and roughness of wrinkles. This vitamin oil helps improve elasticity and helps promote healing of damaged skin.


    Ingredients: Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed OiI, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Oil, Prunus, Apricot (Prunus Armeniaca) Kernel Oil, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Triticum Vulgare (Wheat Germ) Oil, Lecithin, Essential Oil Blend:


    My Opinion:

    I've initially purchased this for my face, but I guess I'm still not ready to used oil on my face, so I've started to use it on my body. This oil smells exactly like almond jelly, and if you like the scent you are going to love it.

    I've gone thru several bottles of body oil this winter, and they all seems to perform more or less in the same way, the only difference that I've noticed is their scent, and honestly I've liked most of the body oil that I've tried so far, with the exception of PHY Camellia Oil  (which is ready to go into the bin).

    Back to this product, I didn't really notice any antiaging effect while using this product, but I still think that this is a great body moisturizer.

    Monday, March 12, 2012

    Johnson's Baby Bedtime Oil


    Content: 125ml
    Price: HKD15.90
    Local of Purchase: Watsons


    According to the package:

    Johnson's has created a nightly routine clinically proven to help your baby fall asleep easier and sleep through the night better. Following a warm bath with Johnson's Baby Bedtime Bath , gently massage baby's skin with Johnson's  Baby Bedtime Oil. Each product releases NaturalCalm essences , a proprietary blend of soothing aromas and delicate essence of Jasmine Blossoms, help promote a better night sleep.


    Ingredients:
    Mineral Oil and Fragrance


    My Opinion:

    I've switched from body lotion to body oil since last winter and have been loving it. I've been using Johnson's baby oil aloe vera & vitamin E that I've got at Ulta, but when I've finished my bottle I was unable to find it in HK, so I've just pick the bedtime oil since they were having a promotion at my local Watsons.

    I've already gone thru a bottle and I'm on my second bottle of the bedtime oil, and did not notice any difference between this and the aloe vera version, but personally I prefer the scent from the aloe vera version, and recently I've noticed that Mannings started to carry the aloe vera version, so I guess I'll just switch back when I'm done with it.

    Wednesday, January 4, 2012

    Johnson's baby oil aloe vera & vitamin E


    Contents: 20 fl oz (592ml)
    Price: US5.89
    Local of Purchage: Gift from my godmother


    According to Drugstore's webpage:
    • Unique formula is enriched with natural aloe vera, known for skin soothing qualities, and vitamin E, a natural skin conditioner.
    • Forms a silky barrier to prevent excess moisture loss
    • Softens and helps protect skin from dryness and flaking
    • Use for infant massage and parent-baby bonding
    • Clinically proven to be gentle and mild
    • Allergy and dermatologist tested
    • Effective for adults skin too
    • Best for Baby, Best for You.™

    Ingredients: Mineral Oil (Paraffinum Liquidum), Aloe Vera (Aloe Barbadensis) Extract, Fragrance (Parfum), Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E) (Vitamin E)

    Directions: Apply while skin is still damp from shower or bath for superior moisturizing, helping skin stay soft and smooth.


    My Opinion:

    I was using this during last winter and didn't get to finish it off, so I've started to use it again this winter and I've nearly finished my bottle.

    Personally I hate to apply moisturizer on my body, because it always takes ages to get absorbed and I just hate the stickiness on my body. Since I've got oily skin, I've never really needed to use a moisturizer on my body, but as I started to age it has finally occured to me that I can no longer avoid body moisturizer....

    I've tried several different products, and finally found something that I like and that's body oil. I've started with the light version and has progressively moved up to this one. After shower, while my body is still dripping water I just rub this all over my body, I wipe it off with a towel when I come off the shower and my skin would be hydrated and not sticky. I know that what I'm doing is not exactly the right procedure and that you are suppose to pad dry your skin instead of wipping it off, but this is what it works for me and I'm going to stick with my routine.


    容量: 20 fl oz (592ml)
    價錢:US5.89
    購買地點: 契媽送的禮物


    我的意見:
    去年冬天已開始用這支油,但因為因在太大支,無法於一個冬天內用完,因此今個冬天又再拿出來用。

    本身屬油性皮膚的我一向都不會用身體的潤膚霜,因為好怕"痴笠笠"的感覺,但因為年紀開始大,油脂分泌開始變小,終於都要搽身體潤膚霜。

    試過好多款不同的身體護理產品,終於被我發現到自己還是比較喜歡潤膚油。洗澡後身體還滴水時搽,之後再用毛巾擦乾即可,這樣的做法皮膚又潤而且重不會"痴笠笠"。雖然根據產品說明,搽完油後應該用毛巾於皮膚上輕按,但這樣的做法小妹還是覺得很"笠",所以我還是會用毛巾抺。

    Saturday, December 10, 2011

    PHY Camellia Oil




    Contents: 200ml
    Price: HKD238.00

    According to package:

    What is meant by Camellia Oil?
    Camellia Oil is not a comestic product, it is a natural an pure oil. It is indispensable to the human skin. It's medical name is "Oleic Oil", which is found in Camellia Oil and is the major component (86%) of this oil. It is not easy to be oxygenated and evaporate. It fits perfectly the human body.

    The magic of Camellia Oil
    According to resarches conducted by experts in China, Japan, the US and Europe, Camellia Oil is the most easily absorbed by the human skin among the plant oil. It activates and improves people's skin by spreading the oil essence into the deepest skin base.

    The process of the metabolism: after we apply Camellia oil on the skin, the oil essence will spread into the layer of skin. Just as the grass turns to look fresh, moist and pretty after watering, so the skin will become moist, fresh and elastic with the supplement of Camellia oil.

    The history of Camellia Oil
    Camellia Oil has a history of more than 3,000 years in China. It reached its peak in usage in the Ming and Qing Dynasties. According to legend, Empress Dowager Cixi of the Qing Dynasty used Camellia Oil as the body and facial massage oil, keeping her skin smooth and bright.

    In the Republican period, MDM Meiling Soong, wife of Chiang Kai Chek, believed firmly in Camellia Oil. She is now living in New York City, aged 103. On her hundred year oil birthday, she told a senior reporter of the New Your Times about the secrets of her skincare. One of them is her nurse using Camellia Oil to do facial and body massage for her every night before sleeping.

    Josephine, mistress of Napoleon, also loved Camellia Oil. She planted only Camellia in her garden. A gardener was specially assigned to extract the oil from the flower seeds which was then used as the skin lotion for Josephine. People found Josephine as pretty as the flower when the garden was full of the luxuriant Camellia. Therefore, people called her "the Princess of Camellia" .

    Many movie stars in Hollywood also perceive Camellia Oil as their skin protector since the pureness of the Oil is of great benefit to their skin.

    Women in today's Japan are crazy about Camellia Oil. There is at least one Camellia Oil Club with huge membership in each province or city in Japan. Camellia Oil in Japan originated in the Tang Dynasty. An emperor of the Tang Dynasty gave Camellia seeds to a certain Japan official as gift. People in Japan discovered the magic power of Camellia Oil since then.

    The main components of Camellia Oil
    The growth period of Camellia Oil is quite long. It blooms in winter, bears fruit in spring and harvests seeds in autumn. Camellia Oil is extracted from these seeds which have absorbed the essence of the nature in different seasons. Camellia Oil is 100% pure and natural.

    There re three types of Camellia with three different colors: one is white, one red and one golden. Camellia oil extracted from the golden Camellia which is the best among the three.

    The Camellia Oil is composed of:
    • Oleic Oil - 86%
    • Linolenic Acid - 5%
    • Palmitic Acide 7.4%
    • Unsaponifiable Matter - 0.9%
    • Phytosterol - 0.6%
    Other components include Vitamin, Protein, etc, which are beneficial to the human body and, certainly, without any harms.

    Amazing Functions of Camellia Oil
    According to the minutes of the meetings of Camellia Oil Club members (during the meetings they talked about their experiences of using Camellia Oil), the amazing functions of this oil are:

    • makes the tough skin become smooth tight and elastic.
    • lightens the black spots and red spots on the skin emerged after long exposure to sunlight.
    • softens the skin pores in the face and body; makes it easier to erase the pimples and acne on the skin
    • for sensitive skin: camellia oil normalizes the skin operation and keeps the skin in good condition. It also strengthens skin protection.
    • reduces dirts and wrinkles on the skin
    • provide the skin with adequade moisture and nutrition to prevent the skin from losing elasticity
    My opinion:

    This came highly recommended by a colleague at work, and she actually swears by it, she uses on her face, body and hair. Since she keeps on raving about this product, I got myself a bottle, and actually felt guilty for not liking it.....

    This oil smells exactly like cooking oil and the scent lingers on for over an hour, seriously I just can't stand smelling like cooking oil.....

    I don't know about my readers, but I've never heard about camellia oil before this colleague started to rave about it, after doing some research, there's actually another well known name for this oil and is call Tsubaki (ring some bells?).

    容量:200ml
    價錢:HKD238.00

    根據產品說明:

    何為金花油?
    金花油不是化妝品,更不是奢侈品,它是一種天然純正的油,人體皮膚中不可缺少的油。醫學稱油為"油酸中性脂肪"。山茶花油中含的百分之八十六以上油酸便是它。它的特質是不易氧化,不易乾燥,不易蒸發。它非常穩定而且與人體的需要奇妙地吻合。

    金花油最神奇奧妙之處
    根據中國/日本及歐美的美容專家研究下來,山茶花油比其他植物油更容易為皮膚接受。它更易滲透表皮及內層,令皮膚增殖/活潑,促進新陳代謝的功效也更顯著。皮膚新陳代謝的過程--從基底層/棘層/角質層,塗抹了山茶花油後,層層滲透/滋潤/更生,有如源頭活水,涓涓滴滴的把你調理成水蔥兒式的新鮮/自然/煥發/靚麗。

    金花油的歷史典故
    山茶花油的歷史在中國己有三千多年了。在明朝/清朝尤其盛行於皇室中人。相傳慈禧太后/珍妃便是早晚都由宮女以山荼花油按摩全身,來保持如羊脂玉一般的肌膚。到了民國時期,蔣介石夫人宋美齡女士,更是山荼花油的愛用者。今年已一百零三歲,身歷三個世紀,目前隱居在美國紐約長島的名女人,在她一百歲時,曾對"紐約時報"的資深女記者透露地養顏妙方:一是每晚臨睡前由特別護士為她做全面及全身的按摩,用的正是山茶花油。二是灌腸。

    再說到拿破崙的情人約瑟芬,她在城堡中只種植一種山茶花,請專人將山荼花榨油為她護膚,滿園山茶花盛開時,美人靚麗如花,傾國傾城,世人稱她為山茶公主。

    此外,荷里活的女星,注重皮膚保養,熱愛採用天然山茶花油的美女多不勝數。

    今天的日本女人對山茶花油更狂熱,每一洲省縣市都有椿油俱樂部,這椿油便是山茶花油。相傳唐朝時,日本派遺唐使進貢禮品,中國皇宮禮尚往來,以山茶樹的種籽相贈,於是日本有了山茶樹。終於日本女人也發現了山茶花油的珍貴處,愛之若狂。

    金花油的主要成份
    山茶樹的生長時期悠長,夏季茁長,冬天開花,春天結果,秋天採籽。油便是從種籽中提煉出來,百分之百的純正/天然,而且吸取了一年四季大自然的精華,彌足珍貴。山荼花有白色/紅色及金黃色,其中以金黃色的品種為極品。

    它所含的主要成分:
    • 油酸中性脂肪 - 86%
    • 亞油酸 - 5%
    • 棕櫚酸 - 7.4%
    • 不皂化物 - 0.9%
    • 甾醇 - 0.6%
    其他成份如香樹素/維他命/蛋白素/甘茶素等,都是對人體皮膚有百利而無一害,大可放心使用。

    金花油的驚人功效
    根據日本各大椿油部會員/主持人交流的會議記錄,以及各地山茶花油迷的親自現身說法,歸納下來:
    • 成份天然,容易被皮膚吸收/更新細胞,可對抗皮膚老化現象。
    • 可改善粗糙有皺紋的皮膚,使皮膚變得細緻/幼滑富彈性。
    • 可改善敏感性皮膚,使肌膚變得健康及具抵抗力。
    • 可軟化及去除面部皮膚的黑頭/粉刺,令膚質變得柔潤亮澤。
    • 可改善暴曬後引致的黑斑/斑點,並能淡化斑印。
    • 具營養潤髮的功效,可促進頭髮生長及使白髮轉黑。
    • 可紓緩及滋潤妊娠紋所引致的肚皮脹裂不適感。
    • 可滋潤乾燥爆裂的口唇/唇紋。

    金花油的用法
    用於面部:早晚洗面及抺上化妝水後,兩邊面頰各放兩滴金花油,然後用手指輕輕打轉按摩十分鍾。

    用於腹部妊娠紋:早晚抺上少許金花油,用手心在腹部轉按摩十五分鐘,且有收緊腹部之功效。

    用於頭髮:洗髮後抺上少許金花油,仔細塗勻。有潤髮兼促使頭髮生長快速之功效。


    我的意見:
    小妹從未聽過金花油這個名字,但由於有位同事勁讚,又說可用於全身,包括面,身和頭髮也可以用,所以就買了瓶來試。

    這瓶油的功效好不好我不知道,因為只用了一次就放棄了,這瓶油的味道很像煮食油,而且那個煮食油的味道會於身體上維持一段時間。這個產品再好,小妹也無副消受...

    Saturday, November 19, 2011

    Jason Pure Beauty Oil

    Contents: 1fl oz
    Price: US6.39


    According to Jason Natural Webpage:

    Jojoba Pure Beauty Oil
    100% Organic
    JASON 100% Certified Organic Jojoba Oil, rich in Vitamin E protects and softens skin. Jojoba Oil works to balance oil production and to normalize your complextion.

    Ingredients: Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil (1) (1) Certified Organic

    To Use: Gently massage on face, neck, elbows or feet. Use as a daily moisturizing oil or a scalp massage.

    My Opinion:

    I've previously tried the Aloe Vera's beauty oil and written a review about it, and my opinion for the  Jojoba beauty oil remains the same (although they are suppose to be different, I did not notice any difference), if you are interested check out my previous post.


    容量:1 fl oz
    價錢:US6.39

    我的意見:
    今年年初已試過這個品牌的蘆薈油,今次再試這個品牌的荷荷巴油發現使用後的感覺完全一檥.....大家有如果有興趣可查看早前的文章

    Saturday, April 2, 2011

    Alqvimia White Light - Whitening Facial Extract

    Contents: 30ml / 1.05 fl. oz.
    Price: HK$785

    According to the package:

    Regenerating extract with nutritive and hydrating effects that softens the skin, returning its natural luminosity. Ideal for balancing the facial tone on skin that has some altered pigmentation. The high levels of natural antioxidants in the formula also contribute to preventing premature aging.

    Use: apply daily over the areas to be treated, morning and/or night, to clan and toned skin, using gentle massaging upward strokes on the face and downward strokes on the meck and upper chest.

    Ingredients: Vitis Vinivera (Grape) seed oil, Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Germ Oil, Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil, Lionene*, Glycyrrhiza Blabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Citrus Medica Limonum (Lemon) Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Citrus Aurantium Amara ( Bitter Orange) Peel Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens (Geranium) Leaf Extract, Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Peel Oil, Linalool*, Geraniol*, Citronellol*, Citral*.

    *Natural Components of Essential Oils/ With Organic Active Ingredients

    My Opinion:

    Been using this during the driest month of the winter and was really amazed by the initial results. You all know that I'm on retin A and that during the driest winter days, my skin peels and flakes.... no amount of makeup would actually make me look normal...

    Started using this for about a week and there was no more peeling, my skin was actually radiant, but on the second week black heads started to emerged.... With continuous use of retin a for over 3 months, I shouldn't have any blackheads, so I've concluded that this serum to be the cause....

    I've really liked this product and I'm not really complaining, because from my previous experience with facial oils, I've noticed that they all causes black or white heads on me. I think this is a personal issue and it does not have to do with the product. I just wish that facial oils will work for me because they are all so convenient, just one squirt and it would be enough for my face.... no more serums or face creams, etc.

    Sunday, March 20, 2011

    Jason Pure Beauty Oils

    Contents: 1fl oz
    Price: US4.64


    According to Jason Natural Webpage:
    Aloe Vera
    Pure Beauty Oil
    100% Organic

    JASON 100% Certified Organic Aloe Vera Oil instantly relieves dryness and protects against sun damage. Rich and nourishing, this skin softening Organic oil soothes and cools. This Pure Beauty Oil leaves skin satiny smooth. Mild enough for use on sensitive skin.

    Ingredients: Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil*, Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Gel, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil* *Certified Organic

    Direction: Gently massage all over face, hands and body as often as moisture is needed.

    My Opinion:

    I've initially got this for my face, but I've hated the scent and didn't wanted to use it on my face, it smells like cooking oil to me...

    I've end up using it on my body, I'd apply it after my shower and while my body is still wet. After application I'll pat dry my body and it just feels amazing, hydrated, smooth and soft. Althought It has a weird scent, it'll go away within a minute.

    I went thru a bottle in a little over a week, so this would end up being really expensive for your body, I guess I'll stick with my Johnson's Baby Oil.

    Wednesday, April 7, 2010

    Jason Natural Oil

    Left to Right

    1. Jojoba Pure Beauty Oil
    2. Vitamin E Oil - 5000IU
    3. Aloe Vera Beauty Oil

    Jojoba Pure Beauty Oil
    Contents: 1 fl oz
    Price: US$4.37
    Description
    Jason's 100% Certified Organic Jojoba Oil, rich in Vitamin E protects and softens skin. Jojoba Oil works to balance oil production and to normalize your complextion.

    Ingredients: Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil.

    Directions: Gently massage on face, neck, elbows or feet. Use as a daily moisturizing oil or a scalp massage.


    Vitamin E Oil - 5000 IU
    Contents: 4oz
    Price: US$4.10
    Description:
    Pure Beauty Oil.

    With 5 Exotic Oils. Moisturizes and Nourishes. Increases Smoothness Nourishes, moisturizes and helps regenerate the skin. This natural anti-oxidant mix of almond, apricot, avocado and wheat germ oils helps protect against fine lines and wrinkles leaving skin silky smooth. This vitamin oil's ability to deeply penetrate the skin has made it one of the most widely used natural oils today. Tropical application of natural vitamin E can help prevent the damage from the environmental elements. Applying vitamin E after sun or wind exposure can help ease sunbum and soothe skin. Topical use of natural vitamin E helps decrease the appearance and roughness of wrinkles. This vitamin oil helps improve elasticity and helps promote healing of damaged skin.

    Ingredients: Helianthus Annuus (sunflower) seed oil*, and/or carthamus tinctorius (safflower) seed oil*, tocopheryl acetate (vitamin E), natural tocopherol (natural vitamin E), oryza sativa (rice) bran oil, prunus amygdalus dulcis (sweet almond) oil, prunus armeniaca (apricot) kermel oil, persea gratissima (avocado) oil, triticum vulgare (wheat) germ oil, lecithin, essential oil blend.*Certified Organic
    Free Of Mineral oil or artificial color.

    Directions: Gently massage all over face, hands and body as often as moisture is needed.


    Aloe Vera Pure Beauty Oil
    Contents: 1 fl oz
    Price: US$4.26
    Aloe Vera Oil instantly relieves dryness and protects against sun damage. Rich and nourishing, this skin softening organic oil soothes and cools. This Pure Beauty Oil leaves skin satiny smooth. Mild enough for use on sensitive skin.
    Direction: Use day or night all over the body. Use daily as a moisturizer or as an after shaving skin soother

    Sunday, January 17, 2010

    Decleor Aromessence Iris

    DECLEOR AROMESSENCE IRISHK$680 15ML




    (one drop)

    According to Declor's webpage:
    This , with a fine and silky texture, is specially formulated for the daily care of mature skin. A 100% pure and natural concentrate, it softens the signs of ageing, helps redefine the facial contours and tone the skin. It acts like a true effectiveness booster for your EXPÉRIENCE DE L'ÂGE day cream.
    Result: The skin feels revitalised and firmer, lines appear softened.
    Ingredients:
    Serum of Manuka, Lemongrass, Geranium, Rose, Concrete of Iris and Jasmine Absolute Essential Oils
    Preservative-free . With no mineral oils . Colorant-free .
    Application:
    In the morning, before your daily moisturiser, warm 2 drops of AROMESSENCE ™ IRIS in the palms of your hands and apply to your cleansed face and neck, by massaging gently. Then apply gentle but firm pressure to the key facial energy points .
    Pros:
    • I love how my skin feels after applying it, it makes my skin really soft
    • my pores appears to be less visible.
    • I can apply it all over my face including my eyes
    • with this i don't have to apply layers of skincare, one bottle is enough for my whole face (excluding my eyes, I still need my eye cream)
    Cons:
    • It breaks me out if I apply anything on top of it, on it's own it doesn't break me out.
    • I takes ages to absorb (30 minutes)
    • I hate the packaging, it doesn't comes with a dropper, I'm always getting a lot more than the recommended quantity
    • 2 drops is definetly not enough for my whole face
    Overall I do like this product, but I can't use it in the morning, because it takes ages to absorb, but i love using it at night, especially when I'm really tired and don't want to apply layers of skin care.
    I've got my bottle at the counter, but I've done some research and I think you can get the 50ml botte at bonjourhk.com for HK$506, which usually retails for HK$1300.
    Note: If you are breaking out, don't use this, because it has occurred to me several times when I had a few blemishes and kept using it, the blemishes will never heal.