An Awesome Hydration Toner Within Reach

Today, let me recommend a toner that I should have introduced long time ago. Senka Hoshitsu Toner is not a strange product for Asian consumers. Senka is an affordable range under Shiseido Japan. If you like the Shiseido brand, a big chance you might like this range too. The toner is developed with the Micro-Moisture Manufacturing process (shrinks hydrating elements down to the micro level) to provide creamy moisturizing and hydrating capabilities. There are two types of texture: fresh and moist. I prefer the moist one which is more condense, like a serum. Its texture is designed to not leave any sticky residue on skin while retaining skin elasticity. It contains extra hydrating ingredients such as Double Hyaluronic Acid with integrated Royal Jelly GL to give skin a smooth and dewy quality. 

(More: Why Do I Need to Use Toner?)

As it’s turning to frigid winter now, my skin becomes super dry sometimes. Senka Toner remedies my dry skin instantly. It really hydrates my skins from the within and keeps my skin moist for 24 hours. After using Senka Toner, my foundation is earlier to be put onto and stays longer on my face. 

The Senka Toner is definitely a must-have for girls who don’t like multi-steps of skincare. For my dear friends in Taiwan, go grab one bottle of it at Watsons and you will know what I am taking about!

(More: Hydrating Your Skin Is Always The First)

Choose Foods That Maintain Your Body Beauty: Part One

Radiant skin, shiny hair, healthy skin and beautiful appearance suggests health and self-nurture, and gives you a sense of confidence when stepping out. Yet, nothing makes you as beautiful on the outside as feeding your inside with a healthy diet. Being the largest organ of your body, your skin deserves to be nourished with the right nutrients to sustain optimal health. There are a few tips to choose foods that maintains your body beauty.

(Extended reading: Natural Remedies for Dry Skin)

1. Rehydrate your skin and body and preserve your health with green tea. Even caffeinated green tea hydrates you, which helps keep your skin hydrated too. It is loaded with antioxidants (catechins), and these naturally protect your skin from the sun's damage (but you should still take appropriate protective sun precautions as well) and the antioxidants are a basic bodily defense against free radicals that age your skin and body. And green tea can help preserve your mind and slow its aging process, which in turn can help you to feel more beautiful because you're not struggling to remember things or fretting about dementia. I love drinking green tea very much, and I recommend you to get the benefits from it too!

2. Slow down the aging process with vitamin E. Vitamin E is an important anti-aging antioxidant and can help slow down skin aging. It can be found in foods such as pumpkin seeds, dry roasted almonds, other nuts and seeds, and small amounts of quality vegetable oils. I usually put nuts into Greek yogurt with some fruits—the blend just tastes delicious!  

3. Keep in top form with omega-3. Omega-3-fatty acids help to keep your face smooth with their anti-inflammatory properties and your hair shiny and in good condition. Omega-3 can be found in a range of foods such as: cold-water fish (tuna, salmon, mackerel, trout, herring, sardines), flaxseeds, and walnuts.

4. Strive for skin that is more elastic. Oranges contain vitamin C, a powerful antioxidant that mops up free radicals, such as those caused by overexposure to the sun, or those coming from the carbon monoxide released by moving vehicles etc. Free radical damage leads to premature aging of the skin and vitamin C is a great way to give your skin and body a boost. As well as oranges, other citrus fruits are a great source of vitamin C or vegetables such as bell peppers.

Wanna know more about the list of foods? Let’s talk next time!

To be continued.

Hydrating Your Skin Is Always The First

Women tend to spent tons of money on searching effective anti-aging products. However, few among them pay attention on hydrating their skins. Hydration is the foundation of skincare procedure and you should take it as the first step of all.  It’s worth to invest  the same amount as you do in anti-aging.

(Extended read: recommended cleaner and even skin tone products)

As the weather becomes colder, my skin turns drier. I bought a jar of moisture cream from a well-known skincare brand. Unfortunately it’s not as effective as I expect. Since it cost me $42 plus tax, I assumed I could get certain benefits from it in a short period. But it’s not.

In a coincidental chance I tried Cetaphil’s Ultra Hydrating Lotion and it surprised me by its immediate moisturizing effect. Ironically a $16 8oz tube can provide you more than you get from a $42 2.5oz luxury jar. 
  

This lotion is meant for dry to very dry skin types and Cetaphil claims it to be a luxurious lotion specially formulated to provide everyday intense moisture for dry, sensitive skin and clinically proven to hydrate and protect dry skin for 24 hours. It’s non-greasy, fragrance free and non-comedogenic.

I used it after cleansing my face and was surprised at how light weight it felt on my skin. It is smooth and so easy to apply and absorbs into skin completely and with very less effort. My skin felt instantly moisturized, soft and supple.

The best part was that it did not make my skin break out or cause it to be oilier than usual. As I use it on my face I also noticed that it even made my lips feel softer as if I had used a lip balm. It has no oily sheen, stickiness or greasy feel and in fact feels lighter than my other moisturizers that are meant for oily skin types. I used it before going to bed and after I washed my face in the morning.

Choosing a right skincare product which is suitable for your skin type and skin condition is just like what happens in our lives—you strive to get those fancy and costly stuffs, but what you really needs that makes you happy is actually just within reach.   

Try spending some time at the pharmacy nearby, you might surprisingly find a true love for your skin!