Khiels Dark Spot Solution

If you have been reading my blog then you would know that dark spots are something I've had trouble with for a long time. Even thought things are hopefully heading in a positive direction, I'm still doing my best to find products that  could speed up the lightening process. 

Looking online I found there were many good reviews for Khiel's Dark Solution £36.00; even with the the pricy tag attached I decided that I wanted to give it a go. 

The solution is clear and light. I apply this morning and evening after cleansing my face with my La Roche-Posay Effaclar Purifying Cleansing Gel and after applying their Clarifying Lotion and before my face cream. 

Since using this products I feel that my dark spots have lightened but the results are not as dramatic as people claim for it to be. I think testing and trying for different products has also made me realise that the deal with dark spots is that they just take TIME TO FADE. 

Yep, so treatments might help but it will still be a wait depending on the darkness of your pigmentations.

How have you been dealing with with dark areas? Home treatments or products? Let me know below so I can also try them out!

Priyanka xx

Boroline Antiseptic Cream

 Scars, Dry Skin, Lips, Cuts, Grazes? Is your usual cream just not doing the job? Then you definitely haven't heard about Boroline.

 

Trust me, my family use this cream for pretty much everything skin related because it actually works!

We usually bring lots of tubes back from India when we go because its cheaper and UK stores don't sell it (but fortunately amazon do).

 

Boroline is an antiseptic white cream and has a slight perfumed smell to it which I don't mind. I really believe that it does what it says; it kills of bacteria and dries up the skin to allow it to heal faster.

 

I like to use a small amount all over my face as a night cream because I have acne scars and spots which means that Boroline hopefully should fight off the bacteria from spots and help the scars heal better.

 

Also, it is a great moisturiser for your skin, elbows, lips and knees and perfect for cuts and grazes.

 

I haven't tried or heard of any other product in the UK that could replace this cream but if you know of any, please let me know. Otherwise, I would recommend that you tried a tube from Amazon because it is SO handy to keep in your house as you will never know when you might need it!

 

Let me know if you liked the cream if you did buy it and any other uses you have found for it.

 

Priyanka xx

Meena Herbal Multani Face Mask

Meena Herbal Multani for oil balancing

 

During my time in India, my sister, mother and I went to a parlour for pedicures and manicures. One strange thing I saw was that they used Multani Mud as a mask for our hands and arms as part of the manicure. I've never seen this in London!

 

We asked where we could find this clay and grabbed some from the shop next door because it is much cheaper than in the UK.

 

The Multani packet inside is a powder which I added rose water and a little honey to make a paste (you can also use milk and olive oil if you have dry skin). To prevent the paste from becoming slightly clumpy, you should mix a little amount of liquid at a time and add more if needed; it is recommended that you leave the mask on for 30 minutes. I found that my skin was definitely softer and brighter. It also helped reduce the appearance of any spots.

 

It is said that over time using Multani pigmentation and scars are less visible.... I guess I will have to see if it does work in the long run.

 

Have you ever used this type of mud mask? Which do you think works on your skin the best? Everybody is different!

 

Priyanka xx

La Roche-Posay Effaclar

During the summer months, my skin had decided to switch things up a little...and turn into a mini disaster (as least in my life).

Around my forehead, my pores had become enlarged so that blackheads and spots were forming there very easily and all the time. I tried keeping my face clean, began exfoliating with blackhead eliminating scrubs, steaming my face and trying out natural masks all to find that really I was doing things that made my skin worse or didn't help my skin's situation.

I learnt that blackheads are caused by the pores of your skin becoming clogged and dried up (by over exfoliating) so they begin produce excess oils - these appear black on the skin. Then I realised that I should probably stop using the scrubs everyday.....

I've read a lot of reviews about the La Roche-Posay's range and a local pharmacists who I spoke to recommended some products to me to try out myself. I obviously thought it was worth a try even though they are more expensive compared to products I've used before.

La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo[+] :

 

After using this on my face for a good few weeks there was definitely some serious changes. Firstly, the area on my forehead looked less oily and the blemishes seemed to be improving in appearance because the product has been keeping the oils away.

 

However, when a product is recommended for blemish prone oily skin, I would now think twice about using it on my face. This is because by using the cream alone on my face as a moisturiser it left my entire face in dry patches, which overtime started to look red and damaged. This is as the acne/ blackhead prone skin was only on my forehead and therefore my whole face did not need to be treated in the same way.

 

If your whole face is prone to acne and is oily I would definitely think that this would help your situation by controlling the oils but if not then you should only use this cream on the area which needs targeting, if possible , as I've been doing for several months now and it has been doing a great job at refining the skin. 

 

La Roche-Posay Effaclar Purifying Cleansing Gel:

 

I did begin to think this cleanser joint with the cream were the products causing my skin to become overly dry but after switching from the Effaclar Duo to my usual face cream (but using the Effaclar Duo on my target area only) I have been using the cleansing gel as I would as any basic cleanser.

 

Unless, with use this with other products I don't necessarily think that it does anything special than clean the skin but it does claim to remove excess amounts of sebum.

 

La Roche-Posay Effaclar Clarifying Lotion:

 

I apply this toner like product over my t-zone after I finish cleansing. After forgetting to use this for just under a week I began to see that my apparently improved pore sizes were getting larger. I'm taking a wild guess here, but I really do think this toner has really helped with closing up my pores so that dirt is unable to get inside and develop spots!

 

Overall, I have seen a great difference to my skin, even after a little trouble with dryness.  Well, at least I  have learnt that my skin type is definitely not oily!

 

If you have tried the Effaclar range out please let me know if it worked on your skin. Have you tried any other products that have helped with blackheads?

 

Priyanka xx

Superfacialist Rose Miracle Makeover Facial Oil

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It was one evening when I decided to change my entire skin care regime....

....and boy did I follow that idea through and change it entirely.

I was watching some videos on YouTube when I came across this video from Pixiewoo and Caroline Hirrons and picked up some really useful ideas when coming to facial care. One thing in particular which stood out to me is the idea that you only have one face for an entire lifetime unlike clothes, accessories and hair so why wouldn't you invest time, money and effort into it?

I read some articles and found this Rose Facial Oil by Una Brenna which I have now been using every evening as a pre-cleanse treatment. I usually wipe any makeup off my face with a wet wipe and then massage this oil all over my face for a good couple of minutes before using a warm wet towel to take it off. Then I wash my face with a regular cleanser and moisturise.

I've heard so many great long term benefits of regular messaging of the face and I do feel the oil does help make my face feel much fresher than with a cleanser alone. 

I would recommend that you guys try this oil out, expecially if you feel that your face just needs a little more delicate care.

Let me know if you have ever tried using oils before on you're skin and how it went.

Priyanka x

Malin + Goetz : Grapefruit Face Cleanser, Vitamin e Face Moisturizer and Lip Moisturizer Review

 

With my £5 WHSmith voucher I knew exactly what I was going to buy.

 

I needed a magazine.

 

Yes.

 

One of those glossy, white, fashion and beauty filled magazines that I hadn't even dared to touch because of those exams that I have now completely erased for my memory- and for a very good cause.

 

Nobody really likes being locked in studying.

 

And lucky me, a travel size Malin +Goetz set was what I got with my July edition of Elle.

 

Grapefruit Face Cleanser

 

This is a really hydrating and gentle face cleanser which actually smells really lovely! I feel like that this would be better to use in the morning when you know you haven't been sweating and don't need to properly remove any makeup or dirt from your face as you would do in the evening.

 

It doesn't foam up very much and has a similar gel like texture as the Simple Refreshing Facial Wash Gel which I also brought a year ago in a travel size version when I was out camping.

 

This would be great for people with especially sensitive skin but cleans skin just as well.

 

Vitamin e Face Moisturiser

 

On the back of the product it does recommend using a small amount of product because it is very concentrated. However, a usually moisturize my face a little more (even if that means I might have to put on a little more powder on my face, to prevent any oiliness) as my skin is on the slightly more dry side.

 

That being said, using more product on my face worked better for me, but I would not recommend this as a night cream as it doesn't have enough creaminess to lock in moisture during the night.  

 

Lip Moisturizer

 

If all lip balms and all Vaseline tins were this good, I would be smothering the gels all over my lips all day, so much that people around me would be heavily concerned!

 

The product is a clear gel like substance and is so immensely hydrating that you only actually need the tiniest amount on your lips to feel like they are fully moisturized. I also found that the hydration lasts a very long time, doesn't easily wash off under a little water or whilst eating food. The best thing is that it makes your lips look much smoother.

 

It is really a pleasant surprise and I think everyone would love it as basic lip product.

 

I really need to find a lip moisturiser, as perfect as this one, but one that is more readily available. If anyone has any recommendations I would love to know!

 

Priyanka xx

Skin Care Routine

Let's skip to the truth.

 

My skin isn't great.

 

Its okay most of the time but it does scar easily which means that I usually don't completely ditch the makeup if I'm going out - but as they say there is more to a girl's beauty than makeup *does an advert style cheesy thumbs up and wink*

 

1) First thing's first in the morning with Neutrogena 2-in-1 Wash and Mask - this is the first face wash I have ever bought and have loved it ever since my best friend recommended it to me. I  tried different cleansers in between but my heart has taken me back to this one.

2) For when I'm going out, I use Fade Out Day Cream which is supposedly meant to fade out dark pigmentation and lighten the skin. Truthfully, I'm not sure how much I can back the statement because I have been using it for a pretty long time but what's the harm still carrying on, right?

3) Twice a week I use Superdrug's Aloe Vera De-Stressing Mud Mask which I talked about another blog post here.

4) I've practically stolen all my mum's things from clothes, perfume and obviously face things including Boot's Tea Tree and Witch Hazel Exfoliating Face Scrub which does beautiful things to your skin and smells so damn refreshing!

5) E45 - Its a must bedtime because it puts back all the moisture from your skin that you've probably been missing during the day... and it makes a fantastic hand cream for those grubby little hands.

6) Red spot? *Instantly picks up Neutrogena's Rapid Clear Treatment* It cools down the red thing on your face and lets your breath again. Aaaahhhh. If that doesn't help, putting some tooth paste on one actually does!

7) I just recently purchased Bio-Oil in attempt to fade out some scarring but I am yet to know if it really does help. Have you tried it? Please let me know if it does help because my hopes are set high.

8) Finally a product most of you haven't heard of because my family usually buys it (in bulk!) when we go abroad because it is a massive life saver! No. Literally when you hurt your knee as a child and have to deal with tormenting pain and blood Boroline dries and clears everything up in a few days. I started to use it on my face where there may be a raw scar or its a little dry at night and it has helped so much to heal things up.

What is your swear-by skin care product? Do you have any recommendations?

Priyanka xx

Superdrug Aloe Vera and Witch Hazel Mud Masks

I search of a new face mask, I stumbled across Superdrug's Purifying Witch Hazel Face Mask and I wholly and totally fell in love with it. I have found that my skin reacts well to clay and mud based face cleansers rather than gel bases from brands such as Clearasil.

Beware (sensitive skin types).  Both these masks dry tight on your skin so at first it can feel a little uncomfortable but to me it feels like then it is actually working on my skin.

Knowing me, I dragged my friend on a very exciting secret mission to get to a Superdrug store and buy another one - the best thing about these masks is that they are pretty cheap, effective and the little bottle might not look like much but it does last a good amount of time.

These babies have become a part of my skin care routine and I feel that my skin is left fresh and renewed. I use it twice a week (after washing my hair which is wrapped in a towel and out of the way) and this way just when I think my skin is looking a little tired out...my face mask comes to the rescue.

Have you tried these masks? If I was to buy another mask which one would you recommend?

Priyanka xx