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BaoCare Acne – the review

Have you ever had such a bad day that you stuffed your face with anything within reach – and the next day you have a breakout of note? It still happens to me!

The times I have a product to test that will address my skin problems, I am happiest. Previously I have written about BaoCare Radiance and its quick “rejuvenation” of my skin and today I’m talking acne/zits/karbonkels/the eew stuff.

I know the power of baobab oil, but when it is combined with tea tree, calendula and evening primrose you have a host of anti-microbial properties in one concentrated product. BaoCare Acne contains high levels of linoleic acid, an essential fatty acid used in the biosynthesis of prostaglandins which in turn sends chemical signals that summon white blood cells (Source: Wikipedia) that helps to balance sebum (icky stuff) production. I sound pretty smart now, right?

BaoCare Acne has a pleasant, soft fragrance and is gentle on the skin. For best results I would recommend applying it twice daily after cleansing. Because it contains tea tree oil, avoid sensitive skin around the eyes.

Is it worth the buy?

Yes! I would never hesitate in recommending BaoCare products. They even have it in a small 10ml size if you would like to first try a little before spending the big bucks.

My breakout (which can turn really ugly) subsided within 24 hours. I’m still treating it with BaoCare Acne to have no return breakouts.

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A quick review: Yungskin

I have been using Yungskin for just over a month now. At first I was quite skeptical… but was pleasantly surprised by this local beauty range.

When I went to the introduction/launch and they talked about the ingredients, vegan-friendly, paraben-free and the like – I was quite keen to try it out. I can now say that I believe them – my skin didn’t become irritated and it looks like I did a radical treatment to have it looking younger.

Yungskin Natural Beauty

What I liked about the Yungskin range

I am going to put this out there, this range is quite different from the normal “drugstore” ranges I have ever used. Everything in this range smells like flower blossoms – without the cheap chemical smell you sometimes get.

When I was in high school I used a range made from Avocado by a company near Tzaneen. It was also all natural and really amazing on my skin – but then I couldn’t get my hands on it when I moved to Joburg – Yungskin, reminds me of that.

  • The Yungskin Night Cream is really nice and thick and the next morning my skin looked hydrated. It also seemed to get rid of the frown lines between my eyes… bonus!

Yungskin Night Cream

  • The Yungskin Day Cream wasn’t oily. My makeup stayed on without looking melted…

Yungskin Day Cream

  • Yungskin Toner – I usually don’t like to use toner as it always feels sticky. However the toner from this range I didn’t mind because it went on and it felt nice, non-sticky. The price on this is R100 for 100ml – so it is definitely affordable.

  • Yungskin Face Wash – I used it for a whole month at night only and I’m not even half into the bottle. At R90 for a 100ml I would buy it again. The blossom aroma I loved!

  • Yungskin FOOD – I really liked the drops in my water! It didn’t change the taste and it may just be psychological, but I felt energised. I generally don’t drink any vitamins as I can’t get pills down, but this just goes into my water. It is a 30ml bottle for R175 – but you only take 10 drops in the morning… so it can last more than a month. It contains:
    • Minerals – Silica; Magnesium Phosphate; Calcium Fluoride; Potassium Sulphate; Sodium Phosphate
    • Stress Essence – Containing the essences of the following flowers: Comfrey; Dune Calendula; Dandelion; Lavender; Pelargonium; Sweet Pea; Orange Pincushion; Sweet Chestnut; Larch

  • Yungskin Sunscreen SPF 40 – spent a day out at the Voortrekker Monument and my face, neck and shoulders didn’t get burnt. I love the consistency, it wasn’t oily and it feels like it moisturises as well. Definitely keeping this in my travel bag.

What I didn’t like about Yungskin

  • The day cream is really thick – and I had to check, on the days I go makeup free, that I had no white cream stripes on my face. The day cream felt heavy as I applied, but worked fine with my makeup. I also had to apply sunscreen on top of the day cream… I prefer an all in one.
  • When I finally checked out the pricing on the website I almost fell on my back. The day and night cream is waaaaay out of my budget at R395 and R410 for a 50ml tub! The rest of the items compare in price with similar products.

If you want to splurge on a vegan-friendly beauty range – Yungskin should definitely be on your shopping list.

The world’s first energy-infused skincare line based on Acupuncture face-lift points.

Yungskin is a natural-based skincare range manufactured in South Africa. The first of its kind, it was developed on the principles of homeopathy and acupuncture. Created by renowned homeopath and acupuncturist Dr Philip Sherwin, Yungskin products are energised using quantum energy science and cellular stimulation principles. The products are infused and energised through a high-tech process in order to stimulate acupuncture face lifting points on the face and neck at a deep cellular level. When used correctly, the range can yield the same results as an acupuncture face lift procedure, but without the needles and the pain. Yungskin products regenerate the skin’s natural vitality and youthfulness, reduces fine lines and wrinkles significantly and with regular use, the skin takes on a more youthful appearance.

The products were designed to complement one another, and to achieve the best results, a five-step approach is recommended: Wash – Tone – Moisturise – Feed – Sunscreen.

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Matsimela Home Spa Gifts
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The right gift at the right time…

Last week was an exceptionally stressful week for me. The previous Friday I was in at the fertility clinic (and wrote all about it here) and then we had to wait for news.

…but on Monday, out of the blue, a wonderful package arrived from Matsimela Home Spa.

I have been in desperate need of a day at the spa for months now, but I don’t have even half a day to indulge. So when Saturday rolled around and I was still waiting for news… I unwrapped the bath bombs and finally had my mini spa day – at home. Just to top it off I used almost everything in my gift bag. I even sat out on the patio in the sun with the Rose and Litchi bath soak open next to me to feel like I’m in a garden.

This, by the way, was the first day hubby took out Lexa – so I could take advantage of the peace and quiet and use the only bath in the house that just happens to be in little Lexa’s room. (It used to be our main bedroom. Sigh, now we only have a shower.)

…and guess what, the next day my good news came through!

Even though I received this as a gift, I have bought a lot from Matsimela over the years. I am a huge fan of South African products… and it’s a bonus when it’s as beautifully made as this.

It is almost Christmas and if you don’t want to break the bank but still like to buy something special – this is the answer. My sister and mom already received Matsimela products for their birthdays this year 🙂

For me, when I find a product line that I love, I try everything they have – and you will find their products in my car, handbag, desk or next to the couch. I will even sneak hand cream into hubby’s car – and sometimes he even lays claim to it.

Want to enter my memory competition early?

Find the competition here and use this winnerwinnerchickendinner as the password… sneaky sneaky 🙂

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A Little Heart for Valentine’s Day

You know that after all these years you still doodle hearts, now challenge yourself and create hearts with objects from your home. First heart in my own challenge is made from face pearls by Avon and my second heart from Revlon products.

PS. now you can follow one of two Instagram accounts – get your travel dreams on or get your beauty on.

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Hey Gorgeous, do you know what you just put on your skin?

If you can’t even pronounce the ingredients, how can you put it on your skin?

When Pheebs from Hey Gorgeous took to the stage last weekend at a Durban Blogger Meetup she asked us that question. That made me realise that I actually haven’t really checked what ingredients are in the products that I have been using and that maybe I should re-evaluate what I buy. C’mon I check ingredients for the food I eat – why am I neglecting to do the same for what goes on my skin?

Hey Gorgeous Strawberry Daiquiri

The concept behind Hey Gorgeous is that everything is freshly made, not older than 2 weeks and free from chemicals. Most of their products are also vegan friendly – except for products containing honey.

At the blogger event we each received a Hey Gorgeous Strawberry Daiquiri Body Scrub Bliss and Whipped Mousse. When you open the containers you definitely smell that strawberry daiquiri – so delicious.

Hey Gorgeous Strawberry Daiquiri

Yesterday I finally used the Hey Gorgeous products – because it permanently rains here and I wanted to make sure that I liked it before writing about it… The verdict is out, I definitely love it but it did make me want to go out and have strawberry daiquiris on the beach!

You can find all the info you need about their products and store locations on the website hey-gorgeous.co.za. Just by the way they have a brand new store in La Lucia and you can find all their details on this Facebook page: https://web.facebook.com/HeyGorgeousLaLucia/.

PS. I was not paid to review or write about the product – but I did receive free samples.

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{REVIEW} It feels like heaven with Ordinary Skincare Co

I have really been busy these last few weeks with feeling sorry for myself. Sometimes I’m not sure if I’m still me or on my way somewhere.

What makes me forget about myself is trying out a new product. I recently received a bottle of ORDINARY Day Cream with a beautifully handwritten note (which I really appreciate).

Don’t be fooled with a name like Ordinary, as this is no ordinary product.

The cream

After applying the cream it didn’t feel oily and was absorbed quite quickly. My skin felt hydrated the whole day and my usual frown line between my eyes seemed less visible. My skin definitely felt softer after using this cream.

It has a very light fragrance that I found quite pleasant.

Sample sachets

I love sample sachets and use them when traveling. The Ordinary Skincare Co’s sample sachets are quite unique with a snap board that helps to dispense the cream nicely.

Packaging

Simple and elegant packaging – the cream is packaged in a white box with the logo in colour; the container is also white with pump-action dispenser.

Price

I’m not quite sure what this retails at, but I would definitely buy this again if it falls within my budget.

Where to find out more?

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