beauty essentials

from yahoo..

The number one must-have for women of any age is a good moisturiser preferably one with an SPF. Even if you have naturally oily skin, it's still important to use a moisturiser at least once a day (just make sure it's oil-free). It's best to have separate face and body moisturisers as the skin on the face is more delicate but if you're really trying to reduce the number of products of your bathroom shelf then opt for a facial moisturiser and use it sparingly on the rest of your body.

Equally as important as a good moisturiser is a specialist cleanser, which should be used morning and night before moisturising. Some soaps tend to dry out already dehydrated skin so make sure you choose a cleanser that's right for your skin type whether it's a cream, foaming wash, mousse, lotion or liquid soap. Most brands have cleansers for dry, normal, combination and oily skin.

A slick of lip gloss gives any face an instant lift so make sure you always have your favourite on hand. If you suffer from dry or chapped lips (especially in winter), it's best to get a gloss that also includes a lip-treatment or moisturiser. A coloured gloss is the best if you want it to take you from day to night.

According to Aerin Lauder, vice president of advertising for Estee Lauder cosmetics, the eyes are where most women usually start to show age the most. A good eye cream can work on lines and dark circles and if used regularly can take years off your appearance When applying eye cream, pat it on rather than rub it in as the patting provokes the blood vessels around the eyes.

Tweezers are essential to keep your brow tidy between waxings and you'll be surprised how often you use them.

Another can't-live-without product that you use more often than you realise is your nail file. Keep one in your desk drawer, one in your handbag and a stash at home.

You can get away without a mascara if you use your eyelash curler daily. Also a great way to freshen your look between work and a night-out. A heated one is even better.

Every woman needs a signature fragrance which can give her an instant confidence boost. To make the scent last longer, spray a fine mist over your hairbrush. Trust us, it works!

Foundation is not just a beige liquid that you use on your face before colour. Foundation can be tailored to your individual skin and fashion needs. Allie Clark, national colour stylist for lux brand Christian Dior, says it's best to use a foundation brush or your fingers when applying foundation. Oil-based foundations are better for dry skin and need to be shaken for a smoother application. Matte formulas are better for a more oily skin, as most are oil-free. They also tend to even out the texture of the skin - hiding acne scars and blemishes.

Bronzer is one of those wonder products that can be used as an eye shadow, blush and powder as well as it's original purpose. Make sure you get one that is the same tone as your natural colouring though because you don't want to end up orange! If you're using your bronzer as an eye shadow and blush, don't go overboard and apply it with the brushes you would usually use for your eyes and cheeks.

bronzed!!!!!!

Healthy eating, the fountain of eternal youth

We all are abide by God’s harsh will à the nature of skin oxidization

We all hate it

Nevertheless, i still have to give snaps to the modern technology by creating potent antioxidants in a bottle to slow down our aging process --à bravo to the all the pharmaceutical companies…. (Clapping).

YET, without healthy lifestyle and ordered routines, it is just a waste of effort and time for the industry to create a younger looking world.

I ain’t babbling to the world saying that I have a better healthy life than they are, but at least I am putting a lot of effort doing it. (Grins).

Like the place now I live in, packed with diversity of ethnic backgrounds and cultures.. Likewise with the cuisine, burst with aromatic and tantalizing fragrance. But that doesn’t mean they are healthy, they can be lethal too.

I always get the same excuse from people, that they lived for food and it is a shame living in this world and can’t even enjoying eating. But they never realized the foods they consume are the actual silent killers that make them reach they end point way faster than the other factors

Pizzas and pasta, greasy Chinese, Greek souvlakis , Indian curry and dun forget the deadly fast foods. Remember super sized me folk? The guy practically had a heart failure after constantly having weeks of Mackers !!

Healthy food of course is a combination of all sources of nutrients and litters of water. But today we are going to narrow the scope to just anti aging food. Most importantly anti aging food is the food that does not make your wrinkles appear prematurely, and it stimulates blood circulation.

I am not a nutritionist or dietician. But I certainly eat according to logics. ( Sheniqua : what?? Girl,I need details !! )

Ok, I might as well just reveal my daily eating routines here.

1^st rule, : No sugars, as you guys know refined sugars will decrease immune system and it speed up the aging process.
Also according to Ezine article ,

http://ezinearticles.com/?Why-is-Refined-Sugar---Known-As-White-Sugar---Bad-for-You?&id=119462

Sugar can upset the body's mineral balance.
• Sugar can contribute to hyperactivity, anxiety, depression, concentration difficulties, and crankiness in children.
• Sugar can produce a significant rise in triglycerides.
• Sugar can cause drowsiness and decreased activity in children.
• Sugar can reduce helpful high density cholesterol (HDLs).
• Sugar can promote an elevation of harmful cholesterol (LDLs).
• Sugar can cause hypoglycemia.
• Sugar contributes to a weakened defense against bacterial infection.
• Sugar can cause kidney damage.
• Sugar can increase the risk of coronary heart disease.
• Sugar may lead to chromium deficiency.
• Sugar can cause copper deficiency.
• Sugar interferes with absorption of calcium and magnesium.
• Sugar can increase fasting levels of blood glucose.
• Sugar can promote tooth decay.
• Sugar can produce an acidic stomach.
• Sugar can raise adrenaline levels in children.
• Sugar can lead to periodontal disease.
• Sugar can speed the aging process, causing wrinkles and grey hair.
• Sugar can increase total cholesterol.
• Sugar can contribute to weight gain and obesity.
• High intake of sugar increases the risk of Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.
• Sugar can contribute to diabetes.
• Sugar can contribute to osteoporosis.
• Sugar can cause a decrease in insulin sensitivity.
• Sugar leads to decreased glucose tolerance.
• Sugar can cause cardiovascular disease.
• Sugar can increase systolic blood pressure.
• Sugar causes food allergies.
• Sugar can cause free radical formation in the bloodstream.
• Sugar can cause toxemia during pregnancy.
• Sugar can contribute to eczema in children.
• Sugar can overstress the pancreas, causing damage.
• Sugar can cause atherosclerosis.
• Sugar can compromise the lining of the capillaries.
• Sugar can cause liver cells to divide, increasing the size of the liver.
• Sugar can increase the amount of fat in the liver.
• Sugar can increase kidney size and produce pathological changes in the kidney.
• Sugar can cause depression.
• Sugar can increase the body's fluid retention.
• Sugar can cause hormonal imbalance.
• Sugar can cause hypertension.
• Sugar can cause headaches, including migraines.
• Sugar can cause an increase in delat, alpha and theta brain waves, which can alter the mind's ability to think clearly.
• Sugar can increase blood platelet adhesiveness which increases risk of blood clots and strokes.
• Sugar can increase insulin responses in those consuming high-sugar diets compared to low sugar diets.
• Sugar increases bacterial fermentation in the colon.

Scary eh? Did I mention sugar intake will enlarge skin pores as well? ( acneian and black headian beware !! )

To be continue

as you guys out there know, i used to have severe acne conditions
pimples were everywhere , forehead, cheek, jawline , neck and behind ear lobes

pitiful, yes
despisable , no

For jerks and smucks who are naturally blessed with good genes, you guys should know that people with severe acne are always insecure and ashame with their appearance, not to mention they already spent probably thousands for facial or cosmetics product .

i know pimples can be distracting and acneian (the word i create for people with acne) always tempted to get rid of it by squeezing forcefully to drain the pus underneath.
i wouldn't say is the wrong move , but personally i would them dry narurally UNLESS they are huge and stubborn.

pitting and scarring are the inevitables for acneian , but there are a few solutions that are truly worth to be considered :

peels!! by reducing the pores of the outermost layer of skin and reveal the fresher and softer inner side.

laser resurfacing : with pulses penetrating into our skin, it stimulates the skin to produce more collagen. It really works espeacially it makes the scars less deeper and less reddish..
this is the laser i recommend :
impressive eh?

resurfacing cream with vitamin A , highly recomended !! with the effect of peels and laser resurfacing machine , it contains mild acids to exfoliate the dull skin away. With the vitamin A , it stimulates collagen production....(thumbs up)

remember acneian , you guys are ot alone~~ i had bad scarring as well!!!
i went for all of the option above , and the result ------> HYSTERICAL

here are some of the product i was recomended by the dermatologist :



is called the COSMEDIX !!!

This is the purity cleanser, it contains a ild hint of menthol and it is slightly acidic , suitable to all normal to oily skin. I can assure you that , it really cleanse your face and left you with a cool, minty refeshed skin.

Cosmedix Purity Clean 3.3oz.

Cosmedix Purity Clean is a stimulating exfoliating wash suitable for all skin types. Ideal for normal to oily skin, peel prep., or photo damaged skin. Deep cleanses pores, exfoliates dead skin cells, and detoxifies for the freshest, cleanest skin possible.

Active Ingredients:L-Lactic Acid, Peppermint Essential Oil.
Other Ingredients:Distilled Water, Succinic Acid Sulfate, Laurel Berry Thiols, Milk Distearate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Oleic Fatty Acid, Jasmine Alcohol.

Cosmedix Purity Balance 3.3oz.

Cosmedix Purity Balance is a nourishing and stimulating tonic for acne prone, oily and sundamaged skin. Removes impurities from the skin and controls over-active sebaceous activity. Spray into damp hands & pat on to skin.

Active Ingredients:

L-Lactic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Pyridoxine, Niacinamide, D-Biotin, D-Panthenol, Allantoin, Suberic Acid, Tea Tree Oil, Marine Phytonutrients, L-Alpha-Bisabolol.

Other Ingredients:

Witch Hazel, Distilled Water, Wine Alcohol, Ethyl Alcohol, Spinach Extract, Chlorophyll, Balm Mint, Bergamot.

this is the define vitamin A resurfacing cream , for the first few applications, you will feel a slight tingling on your face....it is normal since it exfoliates your skin. (use it only at night)

Cosmedix Define 1oz.

For all skin types, acne, sundamaged, skin, dill/lifless skin, Rosacea, hyperpigmentation.

Enjoyed by all skin conditions and skin types, this unique blend of gentle acids and 2% L-Retinol A provides a powerful motivation for changes in your skin. The secret is in enhancing the penetration of these activities to maximize collagen production and minimize other side effects.

• Exfoliates epidermal cells


• Remodels epidermis and dermis


• Reduces acne


• Stimulates fibroblast production


• Sun protective

Of course acneian , you guys should go and get a consultation from dermatologist and ask the procedure of the laser and peels , of course it is always better to follow your dermatologist gut.

the ugly bud finally blooms !

we were always been bombarded with question : what do you want to be when you are an adult later ?

Like one of the stupid and naïve kiddos out there, I always dream of coming out from my chauffeured vintage crib, and walk into one of those classic well reputated company. Greeted by concierge and personal secretary …..

(Scratching CD sound effect)

Did I tell you guys I am utter narcissist / utopian?

Back to reality, obviously it takes years to climb, to bribe, to flatter, to work OT to reach that stage. OR probably forever..

Growing up under strict supervision, education always come first in my family, (I believe most of the family nowadays). Everyday just repeat the same routine, study hard and tuition hard. As you guys can imagine, tones of stresses burdened on our shoulders ++ puberty blued , I ( and some of you guys ) was in the worst state of my life , totally unfit , puffy eyes , blemishes , oily and unnourished face, flaky skin and …. ok, I have to stop keep going on the list, I feel like barfing here..

Just go and ask my friends out there, how DID I look when I first came to OZ?

Stepping into the uni Phase, I gradually came to realize how important a person appearance can be. Especially a person face, it is a tool to cast a good impression to the public when you make a step into the judgmental society today.

From that day onwards, my daily skin regime changed. I mean dramatically. (please refer to my friend again)

From a conservative minded nerd who says no no to plastic surgery, I was evolutionized ++ revolutionized becoming probably one of the leading plastic surgery crazed celebrity after Farah Fawcett , Cher and Sharon Osborne.

I can still remember that day when I was still indecisive and lingered in front of the Skin clinic. My PA just pushed me in and my life changed since. (well I deserve it~~)

Enough talk about the past. We shall talk about now, or probably even future, when I am the new face for the Chanel cosmetic line. ( ok, another CD scratching voice )

And of course, after few years walking to lectures finally give me an answer to the question I was asked back when I was a kid.

I want to create beauty products.

You guys should know I wasn’t the one who wanted to study chemical engineering initially, but then I guess I am destined with it, since now I have found my own dream job and they are related!!!!

So, okay after this entry, everything is going to be my skin regime ++ my journey of paving the road to have the most perfect skin in the world ( I ain’t kiddin’ !!)