I managed to survive one day without food. I drank a lot of water and tried to concentrate on my health. I was haunted by fried chicken wings, sweet almond cakes and chocolate the whole day, but.... I gritted my teeth and kept drinking water. It was a test of my resilience, and I think I passed!!!
Today my menu looks like this:
Breakfast: a glass of water, and a glass of orange juice. Black tea with milk. A toast with virgin olive oil and diced tomatoes.
Lunch: White rice with broccoli.
Dinner: Fruit and home-made yoghurt. How do I make the yoghurt? Okay, I buy a carton of milk (usually whole, bio and fresh) and a small bio yoghurt (usually made of cow milk). So, I heat the milk in a sauce-pan without reaching the boiling point, just to make it quite warm. Then I add the small yoghurt and mix it with the milk (I only use a spoon, no blender). Then I leave the mixture in a warm place till next morning - and voila! I get a lot of very good yoghurt. I usually don't add any sugar or anything into it, I just like it plain, but it all depends on your taste.
Some friends asked me to tell them about the products I have used and describe their effects on my face. Be prepared, it is a very long list, so I will describe only 8 (!), mostly facial creams and oils. Please note, that every person has a different type of skin, so whatever is working for me can be a waste of money and time for another person. I am just describing my own results. So, here we go:
1) Phyris Sebo Balance Formula (sebum-regulating care for oily and blemished skin). Germany.
The cream has a very nice smell and a pleasant texture. It is not made of organic or bio ingredients, so I stopped using it. The cream does work but only with temporary results.
2) Widmer Acne Cream (antiseptic). Switzerland.
The cream has a brownish colour and an unpleasant smell. I guess it's due to all the chemistry it contains. What is does is to dry the skin you apply it on - so it is quite agressive. It does dry up the acne, but leaves your skin dull and tired. Also, the acne kept appearing even after this sacrifice... I stopped using it as well for the above reasons.
3) Declaré Hydroplus Bio (moisturizing cream for sensitive skin). Switzerland.
This is a good moisturizing cream. It doesn't really remove the acne, but it does make my skin look nice and healthy. The texture of it is very light and the smell is fresh. I like it - no harm in using it for me. And! it's bio!
4) Unguento de Propolis (virgin olive oil, virgil almond oil, beeswax and pure bee propolis - all 100% bio). Spain.
This mixture proved to be great for my skin. I could only apply it at night, as overall it's very oily and shiny :) It did help me to remove the acne and it moisturized the skin at the same time. Brilliant. Love it, love it, love it. Smells like beeswax.
5) The Green Beaver Company, Facial Moisturizer (fragrance free, suitable for sensitive skin and for acne-prone skin). Canada.
The cream is made of natural ingredients. I found it a bit too heavy for my face, so I converted it into my hand cream :) Overall, happy with the results - my hands look good!
6) Alqvimia, Beauty Extract for Acneic Prone Skin (basically, a mixture of essential oils, all 100% organic - this is a very expensive pleasure, I should say). Spain.
Wow, I am absolutely speechless. Love it. You can only apply it at night after cleaning the skin properly. Amazing. My skin looks GREAT!
7) AESOP. Mandarin Facial Hydrating Cream (actually I also use Aesop Amazing Face Cleanser and B&Tea Balancing Toner) Australia.
This is the best combination so far. It's organic, light, fresh, and it is working for me. The cream is very light, absorbs quickly - great for the day. Excellent products.
8) Pure virgin Coconut Oil. Kenya.
I never thought this oil has so many great properties. I can even use it during the day, it doesn't look oily on my face. This is a fantastic product.
So, as you can see - choosing your skin care products can be an adventure! I think I have found the ones that suit my skin and I am happy. For now ;) When my friend Julian leaves for another exotic place, maybe I will ask him to bring me another interesting product ;))))
Today I would like to post a very nice song by Joss Stone. She has an amazing voice, and I enjoy her songs a lot. It's Understand today!
Today my menu looks like this:
Breakfast: a glass of water, and a glass of orange juice. Black tea with milk. A toast with virgin olive oil and diced tomatoes.
Lunch: White rice with broccoli.
Dinner: Fruit and home-made yoghurt. How do I make the yoghurt? Okay, I buy a carton of milk (usually whole, bio and fresh) and a small bio yoghurt (usually made of cow milk). So, I heat the milk in a sauce-pan without reaching the boiling point, just to make it quite warm. Then I add the small yoghurt and mix it with the milk (I only use a spoon, no blender). Then I leave the mixture in a warm place till next morning - and voila! I get a lot of very good yoghurt. I usually don't add any sugar or anything into it, I just like it plain, but it all depends on your taste.
Some friends asked me to tell them about the products I have used and describe their effects on my face. Be prepared, it is a very long list, so I will describe only 8 (!), mostly facial creams and oils. Please note, that every person has a different type of skin, so whatever is working for me can be a waste of money and time for another person. I am just describing my own results. So, here we go:
1) Phyris Sebo Balance Formula (sebum-regulating care for oily and blemished skin). Germany.
The cream has a very nice smell and a pleasant texture. It is not made of organic or bio ingredients, so I stopped using it. The cream does work but only with temporary results.
2) Widmer Acne Cream (antiseptic). Switzerland.
The cream has a brownish colour and an unpleasant smell. I guess it's due to all the chemistry it contains. What is does is to dry the skin you apply it on - so it is quite agressive. It does dry up the acne, but leaves your skin dull and tired. Also, the acne kept appearing even after this sacrifice... I stopped using it as well for the above reasons.
3) Declaré Hydroplus Bio (moisturizing cream for sensitive skin). Switzerland.
This is a good moisturizing cream. It doesn't really remove the acne, but it does make my skin look nice and healthy. The texture of it is very light and the smell is fresh. I like it - no harm in using it for me. And! it's bio!
4) Unguento de Propolis (virgin olive oil, virgil almond oil, beeswax and pure bee propolis - all 100% bio). Spain.
This mixture proved to be great for my skin. I could only apply it at night, as overall it's very oily and shiny :) It did help me to remove the acne and it moisturized the skin at the same time. Brilliant. Love it, love it, love it. Smells like beeswax.
5) The Green Beaver Company, Facial Moisturizer (fragrance free, suitable for sensitive skin and for acne-prone skin). Canada.
The cream is made of natural ingredients. I found it a bit too heavy for my face, so I converted it into my hand cream :) Overall, happy with the results - my hands look good!
6) Alqvimia, Beauty Extract for Acneic Prone Skin (basically, a mixture of essential oils, all 100% organic - this is a very expensive pleasure, I should say). Spain.
Wow, I am absolutely speechless. Love it. You can only apply it at night after cleaning the skin properly. Amazing. My skin looks GREAT!
7) AESOP. Mandarin Facial Hydrating Cream (actually I also use Aesop Amazing Face Cleanser and B&Tea Balancing Toner) Australia.
This is the best combination so far. It's organic, light, fresh, and it is working for me. The cream is very light, absorbs quickly - great for the day. Excellent products.
8) Pure virgin Coconut Oil. Kenya.
I never thought this oil has so many great properties. I can even use it during the day, it doesn't look oily on my face. This is a fantastic product.
So, as you can see - choosing your skin care products can be an adventure! I think I have found the ones that suit my skin and I am happy. For now ;) When my friend Julian leaves for another exotic place, maybe I will ask him to bring me another interesting product ;))))
Today I would like to post a very nice song by Joss Stone. She has an amazing voice, and I enjoy her songs a lot. It's Understand today!
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