My Skincare Regime: Health

Unlock the Beauty Secrets of Green Tea: How It Can Transform Your Skin, Hair, and Nails

Green tea has been a popular beverage in Asia for centuries, known for its numerous health benefits. However, what many people don't know is that green tea can also work wonders for your skin, hair, and nails. In this article, we'll explore the amazing benefits of green tea and how it can help you achieve healthier and more beautiful skin, hair, and nails.

Green Tea for Clear and Radiant Skin Green tea is rich in antioxidants that can help protect the skin from damage caused by free radicals. This, in turn, can help reduce signs of aging and promote clear and radiant skin. The anti-inflammatory properties in green tea can also help soothe irritated skin and reduce redness. You can incorporate green tea into your skincare routine by using a green tea-infused cleanser, toner, or moisturizer.
Green Tea for Strong and Shiny Hair Green tea is also great for promoting healthy hair growth and reducing hair loss. It contains a compound called epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) that can help stimulate hair follicles and improve circulation to the scalp. This, in turn, can help strengthen the hair and promote shiny and luscious locks. You can use green tea as a hair rinse after shampooing or look for hair products that contain green tea extract.
Green Tea for Strong and Healthy Nails Green tea is rich in vitamins and minerals that can help strengthen and nourish the nails. It contains catechins that can help prevent nail breakage and promote healthy nail growth. Drinking green tea regularly can also help improve overall nail health and appearance.
Other Health Benefits of Green Tea In addition to its beauty benefits, green tea also has numerous other health benefits. It can help improve brain function, boost metabolism, and reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as diabetes and heart disease.

By incorporating green tea into your daily routine, you can enjoy all of its amazing benefits for your skin, hair, nails, and overall health. Whether you choose to drink it or use green tea-infused beauty products, green tea is a simple and natural way to enhance your beauty from the inside out.

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In Body Care, Hair

Ways to Use Nature Republic's 92% Aloe Vera Soothing Gel Uses and The Review

Hey guys! Nature Republic's 92% Aloe Vera Soothing Gel is the most raved product EVERYWHERE now! I had to get my hands on one those! A Nature Republic outlet near my place was having a sale and I grabbed my chance to own one of these babies!

Basic Information

Net Weight: 300 ml

Product of: Korea

Other products from this line are:

Aloe Vera 90 % Toner
Aloe Vera 80 % Emulsion
Aloe Vera 90 % Body Cream
Aloe Vera 80 % Cleansing Gel Cream
Aloe Vera 80 % Cleansing Gel Foam
Aloe Vera 90 % Body Shower Gel

Product Description

Paraben, mineral oil and artificial colour free
Soothing gel certified from California CCOF organic Aloe
Mild and moisturizing effect for the face, asrms, legs, hair and multiple use.
Gives soothing effect
Non sticky

Packaging

Nature Republic's 92% Aloe Vera Soothing Gel comes in a giant jar. It doesn’t come with a spatula though. It’s really unhygienic so I would usually scoop some of the product in small clean cosmetic container. This makes it more hygienic and travel friendly.

Ingredients

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract (92%), Alcohol, Glyceryl Polyacrylate, Dipropylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyglutamic Acid, Betaine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Carendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Mentha Viridis (Spearmint) Extract, Melissa Officinalis Extract, Carbomer, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Triethanolamine, Phenoxyethanol, Water, Parfum, Disodium Edta

Texture & Fragrance

It has a somewhat mild fragrance and the gel is transparent. It feels really cooling when my skin comes in contact with it and it really feels like I’m touching concentrated water. Even though it comes in a gel form, it’s not sticky and absorbs fast into skin.

Nature Republic's 92% Aloe Vera Soothing Gel Uses

So Nature Republic has suggested a number of ways to use this gel. Using their suggestion and my own, I've come up with a list.

1. As a makeup base

It makes a great make up base because it’s cheap (I don’t have to buy a primer) and it makes my makeup last longer.

2. For a dewy effect makeup

Dewy effect makeup is such craze now. Just mix the gel with BB Cream, CC Cream or liquid foundation, with 2:1 ration for a dewy/glowing effect. Highly recommended for dry skin folks to do this as this will prevent cakey makeup and flaky skin. I don’t think this is advisable for oily skinned folks.

3. Makes a great eye pack

Sometimes when I wake up with puffy eyes I would just slather some of the gel in between a facial cotton and leave it on my eyes around 10-15 minutes. The puffiness would be gone, or almost.

4. As a moisture pack

Apply a thick layer on a mask sheet or just apply a thick layer without a sheet and leave on for 15 minutes. You can also mix the gel with other ingredients such as yogurt or honey or anything else that you like to add.

5. As a face moisturizer

I have tried using it as my moisturizer for a month. It was not a good idea. The gel is not moisturizing enough for my combination skin. I don’t know, but it may work for oily skin. It didn't cause any breakouts and it did calm down redness and acne a little.

6. Soothe sunburn

Keep the gel in a fridge and slather the product wherever you want after you had a long sunny day. God it feels good.

7. Use after shaving to soothe skin

Just apply some of the product where you just shaved.

8. As a body moisturizer

Mix it with olive oil and apply to your body as lotion.

9. As a night mask

Just apply a thick layer before you go to bed. My face would be rejuvenated the next morning.

10. Condition nails

Just apply it on your nails to strengthen it and to prevent cracking.

11. As a hair mask

Just use as the product a hair mask. My hair will be so soft after I used the gel. You can also mix the gel with other ingredients such as olive oil, coconut oil or honey.

12. Makes a healthy hair gel

Sometimes I would use the gel as a healthy hair gel. Back in the days when I had locks, I tried to use this gel instead of a curling cream. It was amazing. It really gave my hair shine and it made my locks to stay in place. You can also use it to tame all those split ends.

13. Makes a great substitute for any DIY recipes

There are a lot of DIY beauty recipes that requires Aloe Vera Gel as an ingredient such as setting spray or face mist. Just use this gel as a replacement. It works great.

Pros and Cons

Pros

Paraben, mineral oil and artificial colour free

Not sticky

Absorbs fast

Makes a great make up base

Makes a great dewy effect makeup

Makes a great eye pack

Soothes irritated skin

Soothe sunburn

Makes a great substitute for any DIY recipes

Makes hair softer

Makes a healthy hair styling gel

Comes in bulk

Affordable price

I'm in love with it

It doesn't cause breakouts

Cons

The packaging is not hygienic
Only available in Nature Republic Outlets
There are many imitations around
Contains alcohol
Contains parfum
According to Cosdna, the product contains Triethanol Amine which could cause harm for long term usage

Price

I got mine for 3 for RM 100. Recently I saw a sale in Nature Republic's outlet for 4 for RM 100.

Rating

4.5/5

Recommendation

Highly recommended for everyone

You may purchase Nature Republic's 92% Aloe Vera Soothing Gel here

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In Featured, Health

Mega 2 Slimming Capsule

So the rate of obesity has been escalating real quickly recently. This is due to mostly improper diet and unhealthy lifestyle. I'm sure many of you tried countless of ways to lose your weight. Thus, I would like to introduce you a slimming product that really works if you are not into diet and don't have time to exercise. What's great about this product is that it actually cut down your fats and gives you overall health benefits.

Basic Information

Weight: 300mg x 60 Capsules

Product of: Malaysia

Product Description

Mega 2 is a scientifically advanced and professional weight loss and slimming formula which developed in Switzerland after years of research and clinical study using high quality safe and Chinese natural ingredients. With combination of its 2 unique products, “Mega 2 Capsule and Mega 2 Rose Tea” provides effective approach to weight loss by breaking down and eliminating unwanted fat molecules, helps to balance hormones, attain your ideal body weight safely and improves the shape of your body.

The efficacy, quality and safety of this product have been clinically proven through years of intensive study. This product is released in the market since 2005 after it has been approved by the Ministry of Health in Malaysia and Singapore.

Mega 2 Capsule uniquely induces fat metabolism in waist, hip, neck and arm while streamlining the body towards a healthier and fitter look. Consumers do not undergo dehydration process, instead Mega 2 strives to restore skin moisture, elasticity and firmness with optimal and long lasting effect.

It specifically cater for people who experience discomfort from hormonal dysfunction, obesity and cedema problem.

MEGA 2 functions to reduce calorie absorption, increases fat metabolism, removes cellulite, increase fat metabolism, removes cellulite, increases fat metabolism rate and assist in body firming and toning. It is essential to maintain the body's metabolism and proper diet so that the body is in its optimum state.

MEGA2 also help you to reduce fat from waist, tummy, arms and chin and promotes body firming as well. This product also does not have rules when it comes to food intake, 3 normal meals a day. Mega 2 understand that good health comes from proper meal and not by starving. You just have to watch the quantity and types of food you eat in order to ensure your weight reduce faster.

Among other important functions of MEGA 2 are:

Firming
Skin Care
Whitening effects (specially caters for people who experience discomfort from hormonal) dysfunction,
Obesity
Oedema
Fat Burning.
Calories Storage.
Moisture and Toxin Elimination.
Sugar Consumption Control.
Carbohydrate Inhibition.

Basically, what it does is:

Rich in fibre
Accelerates fat burning
Helps in body trimming
Helps in slimming
Detumescence
Dispel fluid retention
Improves blood circulation
Stimulates digestion
Cleanse colon
Detoxifies
Decreases fat
Firms body
Balances hormones
Stops diarrhea
Improves vision
Cleanse colon
Burns fat
Dissipates wind
Improves blood circulation
Relieves constipation

Ingredients

Garcinia Cambogia (Tamarind)
Alisma Orientale
Crataegus pinnatifida (Chinese hawthorn)
Nigella sativa (Black Cumin)
Camellia sinensis (A type of tea)
Hippocratea indica
Cinnamomum iners (Wild Cinnamon)
Nelumbo nucifera (Sacred Lotus)
Cassia alata (Candle Bush)
Zingiber officinale (Ginger)

Consumption

Consume 2 Mega 2 Capsule a day during the first 3 days of adaptability period. On the fourth day, consume one or two capsule twice a day. *(After breakfast and lunch. Never consume the capsule on an empty stomach.)
Mega 2 Capsule is strongly recommended to be consumed together with Mega 2 Rose Tea.
Those who have serious constipation are recommended to take 2 packets of Mega 2 Rose Tea a day.
Drink at least 2500 ml of water a day.
Do not consume more than 3 capsules per day.
Studies have shown that an average weight loss of 4KG to 5KGs is attainable following continuous consumption for one month. *(However the results depend on individual's physique.)