product review: Clinique acne solutions emergency gel-lotion intensif

Hi Everyone,

I'm always plagued with spots, acne, zit, pimple. Especially on that time of the month or I'm under a lot of stress, I just get zits. The only good thing is that I only get a few on my face but I can't seem to keep my face clear of acne. I have tried a lot of over the counter products, neutrogena, clean and clear, oil of even proactive but nothing seems to help. Or if the product is successful it leaves my skin dry and irritated.
I have been hearing a lot of raves for clinique and they seem to have acne medication down to a science. They have a wide variety of skin products to address skin issues. The spot treatment caught my eye because I feel this is what I needed at the moment and will be able to try something from clinique without having to invest on the entire line of products.

Product claims:

Clinique's medicated troubleshooter with benzoyl peroxide helps clear stubborn, recurring pimples, blemishes. Unclogs pores, controls oil, visibly reduces redness. Note: Daily use of sunscreen is recommended in conjunction with this product.

Product experience:
I use this product in the morning,it comes in a tube and you just squeeze out a little bit and gently rub it on the problem area. This is creme is light enough that it gets absorbed quickly but thick enough that it stay put. It dries quickly and doesn't leave a crusty residue that some spot treatments does. The product works quickly and dries my zit in a few days.

Pros:
Has 5.0% benzoyl peroxide to clear up acne
Fast acting
light weight
Fragrance free.
Comes in a squeeze tube.
Price $ 15.00 .5 fl oz
Availability can be purchased online and any department stores that carry clinique product.

Cons:
Some people can have a bad reaction of benzoyl peroxide
Does not contain any skin lightening agents.

All in all I like this product a little goes a long way. It's easy to use and is fragrance free. I use this in the morning under my moisturizer or serum to make sure my zits get the most product.

product review: Tamanu E cellular regeneration creme

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More product reviews I bought this product thinking I could you this as a face moisturiser but I found another much easier purpose for this product.

Product claim:
Problem and aging skin benefit from the healing, anti-aging powers of Madagascar's tamanu and vitamin E oil's in this cellular regeneration cre'me.
Transform aging and problematic skin with Madagascar's healing tamanu oil. Revered as "the pharmacopoeia of beauty oils", rare Madagascan tamanu oil contains a plethora of anti-bacterial, anti-microbial, anti-fungal, and anti-inflammatory constituents. An anti-aging cocktail, tamanu oil and all natural vitamin E markedly decrease wrinkles, prevent moisture loss, decrease acne outbreaks and encourage healthy cell regeneration. This cream is just what the medicine man (or woman) ordered for skin lacking luster and firmness as it lends its anti-oxidant powers to combat free radicals that damage skin.

Contains only: spring water, certified organic tamanu oil, vegetable emulsifying wax, 5% natural vitamin E, naturally derived preservative (glucono delta-lactose), sodium benzoate

Product experience:
I use it on my acne that is popping out and any discoloration that I have at night. Since this product has tamanu oil, it has the same weird smell. I realised I couldn't use this in the morning fearing people at work might smell it on me and the product does not cont. It's a great creme product that is easily absorbed by my skin. I also use this product on any minor irritations that I have.

Pros:
All natural, no artificial products
Has Tamanu oil
Very light creme easily absorbed
Multi-function product, good as moisturizer, anti-wrinkle, anti-acne and heals minor wounds and irritations.
Can be used as a spot treatment for zits

Cons
Smell, weird smell
Can only be purchased at sheterraorganics.com
price $26.00 for 2 oz bottle

I love the convenience of this product to spot treat acne, the main reason I bought this product for. So I don't have to use tamanu oil all over my face. it's a good moisturizer but I still much prefer my argan oil.

product review: Rose hips black soap deep pore facial wash and mask

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Here is another review from my skin care routine blog, the product is one of the skin cleanser that I have been using. Before I use only drugstore products, it was okay for a while but I didn't notice that the products that I was using was dehydrating my skin. I thought it was normal because I mainly use products that has benzoyl peroxide in them and that can dry out your skin. A few years ago I noticed that the dryness got worse and I mean it was really bad. My skin hasn't had the chance to dry completely after washing and my skin it felt very tight and very dry. At that time I was using oil of olay creme cleanser that was geared towards dry skin. I tried to make the cleanser work by tweaking how much I used and how often I used the products and even changed moisturizers but nothing worked. Then I happen to find out about sheaterraorganics and recieved a small sample of their black soap from my first order. I loved it and decided to try this cleanser and I must say I'm a believer.

Product claims:
This wash works like microdermabrasion to get rid of dead skin, even skin tone, firm skin and fight acne. Look younger in just minutes of use. South African Rose Hips Oil makes calms skin and works wonders on maturing skin.
What really is African black soap? There is a lot of misconception about what black soap is. This product is so effective that there are even companies racking up on millions of dollars selling fake black soap- neatly shaped, hard bars dyed black. Black soap comes in a few shades, from very black to brown. The base of the soap- ashes of plaintain and cocoa pods, determines the final color. Lighter brown versions often use less of the ashes. Tammie sources her black soap from the Yoruba tribe in Nigeria who are believed to have been the original makers of this black soap. Believed to be descendants from Egypt, the Yorubans carried their knowledge of herbal medicine westward. They developed black soap to cleanse the skin from harmful parasites, etc. Today they still cook it up in traditional manner by first creating the ash and then cooking the ash with oils such as shea butter to form the final product.
Rose Hips Black Soap Deep Pore Facial Wash & Mask begins with authentic African black soap combined with certified organic rose hips seed oil and crushed rose hips fruit. Rose hips oil is used for its cell regenerative properties, producing skin which is healthier as cells divide. She next adds aloe ferox for its anti-aging, healing properties. Sustainably ourced from South Africa, aloe ferox is known to be the world's most active aloe. She also adds certified organic rooibos tea, high in anti-oxidants, kigellia Africana for its skin firming properties and licorice root for its ability to even skin tone. Once applied to skin, the wash breaks down the sebum which holds on dead skin and debris like glue. Removing layers of skin, the face instantly looks years younger, firmer and has a healthy pink glow.

My expereince:
I use 1 pump of the cleanser on to my hands and work it on to my face with either my hands or my nutrasonic. I some times use this as a mask and leave it on for 10 to 15 min then rinse the product off.
This cleanser leaves my skin looking bright and clean with out the tight, drying feeling that regular drugstore cleansers.

Pros:
Multi-purpose product, can be used as a cleanser, a mask or a scrub.
All natural product.
Anti-ageing product.
Gentle cleanser that won't strip your skin of natural oils.
Fragrance free and sulphate free.
Real black soap.
Eco-friendly comes in a glass bottle and pump.
Good for acne prone skin.
Price $18.00 for 4 oz bottle.
Product last a long time, very potent you need a lot to achieve the desired results.

Cons:
The color of the product it's black, can be off putting for some people.
Can be messy to use because of the color of the product, can spread easily around the sink and counter tops.
Can only be purchased on sheaterraorganics.com.

I love this product and can't be with out it, rose hips black soap did wonders for my dry, iritated skin and highly recommend this to anyone.

product review: Tamanu oil

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This oil is amazing I purchased it not knowing anything about the oil. I must say I was impressed and this oil has a multitude of uses.

Product claims:
Tamanu oil is known as a pharmacy in a bottle. The oil continues to work more effectively against bacterial and fungal infections than many anti-biotics. It has an amazing ability to help promote the formation of new tissue. This property, cicatrization, makes the oil perfect for those suffering from acne, rashes, sunburn, insect bites and eczema, not to mention as a daily standby for razor nicks to speed healing and avoid scarring. Several studies are available to show that large, impossible to treat wounds were successfully treated with several applications of tamanu oil.

Not only has tamanu oil been valued for its ability to heal skin and fight infections, this oil has been highly revered as an anti-aging serum. Slightly waxy, this curry fragrant oil helps skin to repair itself from external damage, fighting off free radical scavengers while improving the tone and elasticity of the skin. Skin will immediately feel softer, more hydrated, and a large decrease in wrinkling can be noticed right away.

My experience:
I use 1 pump of the oil and massage it all over my face and neck.
The first time I used this oil I was put off first it has a very musty scent that I disliked the oil has a thicker consistency with a yellow tinge to it. It's consistency is similar to olive oil but olive oil smells better. Because of the scent I only use this product at night. That way I'm not conscious when I meet people at work. Tamanu oil works wonders on my acne and used it to treat some minor burns I got from cooking.

Pros:
Multitude of uses, as moisturizer, acne treatment, skin burn treatment, minor cuts etc.
Again glass bottle with a pump
Price 2 oz bottle for $24.00

Cons:
Can only be purchased at sheaterraorganics.com
The smell can be off putting
It's a thicker oil can be hard to massage on to skin.

Tamanu oil is a great oil if you give it a try. Never judge an oil by it's looks and scent even though it has a weird scent you know there is nothing artificial that has been added to this oil. To purchase this product http://www.sheaterraorganics.com/100-Pure-Madagascar-Tamanu-Oil-Certified-Organic_p_55.html

product review: Moroccan Argan oil

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I'm so excited about this next oil that I am going to review for you, it's 100% all natural and unrefined Argan oil. Now I know there are plenty of argan oil in the market and all claim they are authentic argan oil but have to stopped and looked at the ingredients listed in the back label? I have a I must say I was disappointed by one of the expensive argan oil in the market. What I saw a oil that full of filler and they claimed they have 100% oil.
Well enough rant I just had to get that out of my chest so on to my review.I purchased the Moroccan Argan oil by sheaterraorganics and let me tell you it's an amazing product I use it at night as a moisturizer for my face, neck, hands, hair you name is I have used it.

Product claims:
Recommended for for dry, mature, aging skin and as a hair conditioner.
Argan oil is rich in vitamins A & E. It has a high plant squalene content similar to olive oil and is high in healing sterols. The non-clogging, non-greasy oil absorbs into skin upon contact. Amongst all of the oils tested over several years at Shea Terra Organics, argan oil appears to last on the skin the longest, offering a full day of moisture protection.

My experience:
I use 1 pump of the argan oil and massage it on to my face and neck after cleansing, I make sure to massage it on to my eye brows and eyelashes. I then take another pump and distribute is on to my hair at night. Whatever left on my hands I rub on to my cuticle and hands.
The argan oil like the kalahari ootanga oil is a dry oil, but don't be fooled is does moisturise well and leaves your skin moisturized for hours. When I wake up in the morning my skin feels moisturized. My hair feels soft and seals in moisture.

Pros:
It moisturizes really well
Product is in a glass bottle and a pump
Has multiple use not just a face moisturizers but hair and body moisturizer
price $24.00 for a 2oz bottle
100% natural
certified argan oil
No artificial fragrance

Cons:
Can only be purchased through sheaterraorganics
The scent, it's unrefined, unprocessed oil so it retains its natural scent.
Does not contain an spf

Moroccan Argan oil is a wonderful product that has many uses even though their are plenty of fake oils out there it is worth it's price in gold. I love this product I'm trying to share it to any one who is willing to listen. To purchase http://www.sheaterraorganics.com/Moroccan-Argan-Oil-Certified-Organic-Beauty-Oil-of-the-Berbers_p_56.html

product review: Kalahari Ootanga Oil

Hi Everyone,

Back again for more beauty reviews, this time I'm going to focus on the items I'm currently using on my skin care routine.
I came across this oil because I was looking for a good moisturizer. My skin has changed drastically since my 20's. I always had oily combination skin that frustrated me so much. A few years ago I noticed that my regular moisturizer was not working as well. It was leaving my skin so dry and tight even after I have massaged the moisturizer on. I know what were supposed to switch moisturizer depending on the season. I usually use a lighter moisturizer in the summer and a more hydrating moisturizer in the winter. That being said I happen to find a YouTube guru Ms bentleyblonde and she was raving about banana's and baobab's moisturizer from sheaterraorganics.com
I looked around the website and realized it has a ton of other products that might help with my problem. Sheaterra has 100% all natural products, that's Eco-friendly and also help create work in Morocco.

The product claims:
Recommended for for normal to oil skin, removes makeup and sebum build up
With a multitude of uses, Kalahari Ootanga Oil (locally referred to as tsamma) is a must have in every beauty cabinet. Basking under the intense sun of the Kalahari Desert, seeds of water-laden, indigenous watermelons, tsamma melons, intensify in their hydroxyl radical-scavenging anti-oxidant powers. The results is a powerful oil, non greasy and non clogging, that penetrates skin's surface to eradicate toxins and debris while offering gentle, yet effective moisturization.

My experience:
I use Kalahari oil in the morning as my moisturizer, I just use 1 pump and massage the oil all over my face and neck.
As a make up remover, I just rub 2 to 3 pumps of the oil all over my face, making sure to really work the product where I need it. I just wipe the oil with a facial tissue and cleanse my face like I would normally do.

The product feels like a dry oil, what I mean by dry oil is that it's very light and not greasy. When I massage the oil on to my skin it just gets absorbed right away and I notice that it doesn't leave me my skin looking greasy in a few hours like my normal moisturizer. The oil doesn't have a fragrance in it, it does smell nutty it's because it's a cold pressed 100% certified pure oil.
I have used it as a make up remover and it does break down face make up, heavy duty eye liner like my urban decay 24/7.

Pros:
The product is all natural 100% certified
It's a great moisturizer that will not leave you looking greasy
The product is glass bottle and has a pump making it Eco-friendly and sanitary
price is decent $18 for 2 oz bottle

Cons
You can only get is online through sheaterra website.
The scent, it doesn't have one can smell organic, nutty.
It gets messy when used as a make up remover.
Does not contain an SPF

All in all I love this product and use it religiously, I feel it has helped my skin a lot and it's something that makes me feel and I can feel good about. So to purchase just head to http://www.sheaterraorganics.com/Kalahari-Ootanga-Oil-Prehistoric-Watermelon-Seed-Oil_p_51.html

Skin care routine

I know there's plenty of skin care routine but this one works for my combination dry skin. I broke this down to morning routine, evening routine and once a week treatments that I like to use. The products will get reviewed at a later date because if I added the review with this blog post will be very, very long. I will also add info to where you can purchase the products that I use.

Morning routine
In the morning I like to wash my face with lukewarm water for several minutes. Then I pat my face dry and with a cotton ball I use witch hazel as my toner. I use an under eye gel,use my clinique spot treatment for any zits I have then apply 1 pump of kalahari ootanga oil to my face let it get absorbed and dry a bit then I place either another moisturizer with an SPF of 38 or more to my face.I know most experts recommend that you wash your face with a cleanser in the morning, I find that using a cleanser in the morning dries my skin so much. Also I make sure to really cleanse in the evening so using a cleanser in the morning is too much for my skin. That's pretty much it for my morning routine, I usually don't use make up I reserve that on special occasion. :)

Evening routine
At night is when I perform my deep cleansing since I have more time to devote at night and I find that my night cleansing routine is a nice party of de-stressing.
At night I like to use my black soap and rose hip cleanser or my rose hip soap on my face. Depending on what I did that day I either use my hands to work the cleanser on to my skin or on days that I feel I need that extra cleansing I use my nutra sonic. Nutra sonic is a cheaper version of clairasonic. After I have cleansed my face I pat my skin dry and use an under eye gel use my tamanu-e cream on my zits. Then I use 1 pump of tamanu oil and massage this on to my face, let is get soaked up for a minute and then use 1 pump of argan oil and also massage on my face and neck. That concludes my evening routine I know your asking why I don't use a toner at night. I find that since I cleaned my face really well with my nutra sonic or my cleanser that I don't need a toner.

Once a week routine.
I have large pores around my nose, forehead and chin so I use some sort of pore strip to clean those gunk out of my face. I have several that I have tried so far I'm liking the skin food nose strip It's cheap and works the best in my opinion.
I use face scrubs once a week I use my ghassool purifying paste mask.

That about sums up my skin care routine, I have been using this products since November of last year and I haven't had any break outs except when I try new products. It works for me.
to purchase argan oil, kalahari ootanga oil, tamanu oil and ghassool scrub/mask sheaterraorganics.com. clinique spot treatment any department store or sephora will carry clinique.the nutra sonic I purchased online at hautelook.com on one of their sales. Witch hazel I purchased it from Walgreen's.