Jermaineee

mood: good

Do you suffer from the following??


Constipation
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Pimples
(Image credits to Google's image)



If you are suffering from the above, do not fret as you can kill two birds with one stone!!

I'm excited to inform that AFC (Lifestream Group) has launched a new product - AFC Green Beauty and they have sent me a box for review! Thank you! :)

I'm sure you have heard of this phrase - You are what you eat! 

Often, our skin will suffer as a result of poor diet (too much fried food and irregular meals etc) and bad lifestyle habits (like late nights, insufficient sleep, not exercising and smoking etc).. As a results, your skin decides to go on strike and obvious tell-signs like blemishes, dull, aging, rough and sallow complexions starts to surface.

Poor diet and bad lifestyle habits not only affects the skin, it affects the inner state of your body.. In the long run, toxins are accumulated in our body and our body will have to fight really hard to maintain a healthy state..

So how to treat your body and skin better? Beside leading a healthy lifestyle and having a balance diet, you can also choose to get rid of your daily toxins for a better well-being..In the nutshell, regular detoxification will restores glow and radiance to your skin and revitalizes the body. 

AFC Green Beauty helps to support detoxification by boosting body's natural detoxifying process, clearing wastes and supply nutrients needed by the skin and body. Overtime, AFC Green Beauty will built up your skin's and body's natural ability to rejuvenate and reduces the harm brought by toxic buildup.

How will this product brings about dual action detoxification and nourishment??

The secret lies in its composition (100% Natural from Japan) as it contains both natural detoxifying greens and highly absorbing micro-collagen peptides which targets and works on the problems on your skin and body.

 It also contains a superb blend of Organic Barley Grass, Kale and Shizuoka Green Tea which cleanses and alkalinizes the body naturally to restore its healthy balance. 

One important ingredient will be the Barley grass as it contains vast skin-beautifying nutrients. Its natural state is rich in Superoxide Dismutase (SOD) that neutralizes free radicals emitted from various sources like the sun and pollution. SOD can help to reverse skin scarring and barley grass also provides chlorophyll that facilitates detoxification for clear and radiant skin. 

Functions of the AFC Green Beauty:

Its unique and powerful two-step system will make sure that it get rids of body toxins first so that the cleansed body is able to absorb the 2,500mg Micro-Collagen Peptides and other nutrients for optimal cell and skin rejuvenation. 

Step 1: Cleanse and Alkalinize your Body

Step 2: Repair and Nourish your Skin

1) Promotes cellular repair and skin renewal to reduce skin's imperfections.

2) Supply essential nutrients for better skin health and stimulates collagen production to improve skin firmness, clarity and hydration.

3) Alkalinizes acidic body pH and aids removal of acidic wastes for improved vitality. Enables the body to maintain a healthy pH balance and enhances the natural detoxifying process to rid of accumulated toxins and waste

4) Protection from free radicals and anti-aging effects 

Unlike other regular green juice products, AFC Green Beauty has an easy absorption formula which allows micro-sized collagen (1/60 the size of normal collagen molecules) for effective absorption by the skin and body. This formula is a result of an unique ultrafine blending method from Japan which ensure better solubility while retaining most nutrients and keeping the taste + texture.

As you can see from the picture below, the brand X green juice on the left has residues at the bottom after leaving it to stand for 10 mins..

However, AFC Green Beauty (on the right) dissolves fully in water and does not separate even after leaving it to stand for 10 mins.
 

As i have mentioned it many many times, i am having a bad skin outbreak after stopping my acne medication.. No matter what i do, pimples and clogged pores will never fail to attack my face so it can be really depressing.. I tried to lead a healthy lifestyle by taking up Yoga and also eating more healthy food but the results are really minimal. 

After taking the AFC Green Beauty for a week, i observed that my skin is less sensitive and less patchy.. I'm still suffering from outbreaks but the amount of pimples popping out seems lesser.. Also, those existing pimples heals faster and overall my skin looks smoother.. At first, i thought that my eyes are playing a trick on me but people around me have affirmed this...

Few weeks back, i went for an event so HuiTing and Shumin from Vibes communication have seen me before i took this drink.. Two weeks later, they saw me again and both asked what did i do to my face as it seemed much calmer.. 

Beside this, i'm also doing my 'big business' on a daily basis (Frequency was 2-3 days once in the past) so bloated stomach and constipation are kept at bay!!

Hurray!! I hope that i will see more results once i'm done with the 30 days dose..

I'm really pleased with the results and will definitely repurchase it for my daily body / skin's maintenance needs.. If you are interested, you can purchase it at Watsons from 17 May 2012 onwards.. Each box contains 30 sachets and it costs $64.90 per box.. So it works out to $2.16 daily which i feel that it's worth the cost since it is so beneficial to both my skin and body..

If you think that visiting a phyical store is cumbersome, you can actually order Lifestream's products ONLINE too!

Personally i feel that you should give this a try if you feel that nothing seems to work for your skin.. Same like supplements or medication, you have to give this product sometime before you can really see the final results.. Although it doesnt stop pimples from appearing, it does slow down and reduces the formation of pimples + clogged pores.. Thumbs up!

 
Do give it a try and let me know your experience! :)

mood: nostalgic

It's about one more month to my Krabi getaway trip!!!

It's all about the sun, sea, beautiful beaches, water sports and a relaxing lifestyle..
One bad point, May is a dry season so it's gonna be HOT!!!

(Photo credits to Google's image)

Since I’m fair, I’ll get burnt very easily so i'll need a trusty sun block that helps to protect my face, neck and face...

Last week, i received an invitation to try the Hada Labo Super Hyaluronic Acid Moisturizing UV Milk with SPF50PA+++; since this UV milk offers high sun protection while caring for the skin, i'm most glad to review it! :)

Since it has hydrating effect, it helps to soothe my sensitive skin... Texture is watery and it gets absorbed easily without a greasy after-feel... No fragrance is detected so no worries that it will irritate my sensitive skin... However, the UV milk isn't waterproof as it can be rubbed off easily... Since I’ll subject myself to sea-water, rough water activities and tons of sweat, the UV milk won't maintain its effects for long so it can be a hassle to keep reapplying it after sweating / swimming.. Worst of all, i don't want it to run and gets into my eyes due to excessive sweat... I'll see what i can do about it.. :) This UV milk doesn't leave behind a white cast / residue so it also acts like a perfect make up base. Thumbs up!

Will recommend it if you want an affordable sun block that's good enough for normal daily use.. The Hada Labo Super Hyaluronic Acid Moisturizing UV Milk SPF 50PA+++ is  available in a 38ml bottle, priced at S$19.90 and exclusively sold in Watsons.




Do join HadaLabo(sg)  FB page to participate in upcoming free sampling campaign and giveaways.

Till then! Have a nice week everyone! :)

Childhood Memories


During the different growing stages of our life, i'm sure everyone have certain memories that remain deeply anchored in our minds..
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The games we used to play..
The food we used to have...
The songs we used to sing.....

(Both pictures credit to http://sparklette.net/)





I remembered that when i was young, brushing of teeth seemed to be a chore! My mum would have to purchase great tasting toothpaste in order to pacify me to brush my teeth willingly... I remembered that the toothpaste has a nice green and white packaging with a man on it... All these years, my mum is a loyal customer of Darlie... Why Darlie??? Reason is simple: because it works!! :)

The world-renowned Darlie is a reliable and trusted brand by the Hawley & Hazel Group. Established in 1933, Hawley & Hazel has a long history as one of the most respected and recognized oral care names in Asia. Building on decades of research and innovation, Darlie toothpastes and toothbrushes are a firm family favorite for generations of consumers and remains the bestselling household name throughout the region.



I'm sure many of us hates going to the dentist! I HATE IT TOO!!! The drilling, polishing, X-Ray etc.. Eeekksss!!

Therefore, prevention is better than cure...

Many of us would make a lot of effort and take really good care of our faces and bodies to regular facials and massages; but how many of us actually make conscious effort to take care of our teeth?

Other than having shiny white teeth, good oral hygiene also help to keep tooth erosion at bay. Tooth erosion will affect the entire surface of the tooth. If not taken good care of it, tooth erosion can cause thinned enamel, and eventually can expose the softer dentine underneath the enamel overtime.  The enamel is a tissue covering the surface of the tooth crown and is the hardest, most highly mineralized substance in the human body. Functional enamel helps to absorb pressure of biting and chewing, protects the teeth inner structure and is essential for a beautiful smile. Dentine is sensitive so erosion can lead to your teeth being more sensitive to hot, cold or sweet foods and drinks.

So if you want to pamper your teeth and obtain a great looking smile, now you can do it with Darlie All Shiny White.




Can a brighter and whiter smile with healthy looking teeth really captivate the world’s attention? With Darlie All Shiny White, the answer is yes.

When used on a daily basis, Darlie All Shiny White Toothpaste will help you achieve the captivating smile and strong teeth you’ve always desired.





Its unique formulation gives you multi-benefits as it combines whitening power and enamel protection to strengthen teeth through re-mineralization while 50 million of SWA (Speedy Whitening Agent) whitening molecules remove surface stains effectively. What’s more, it also contains a unique enamel care formula that is enhanced with 45% more enamel strengthening ingredient, which helps to speed up the re-mineralisation of the enamel process as it restores surface smoothness of the teeth.

In just 2 weeks, you can have healthy enamel and a dazzling whiter smile! Bling Bling!!!








To cater to different needs, Darlie's all shiny white Toothpaste is now available in five different versions:

1) All Shiny White
2) Mineral Salt
3) Lime Mint
4) Enamel Care
5) Apple Mint






Thanks to thesamplestore and Darlie, they have sent me all the toothpastes mentioned above for review...
I'm currently using the normal Darlie (White and Green packaging) toothpaste at home and i'm also a loyal user since young.. Darlie brings back memories of what I still believe to be great tasting effective toothpaste from my younger days. Now time has changed and same applies to Darlie as there are more variety of toothpastes with new flavors and benefits available!





 Darlie All Shiny White



This toothpaste is designed as an advanced whitening system for a shiny white smile. The formulation works to remove stubborn stains and whitens your teeth with every usage.

o    Clinical proven to effectively whiten teeth in 14 days using Speedy Whitening Agent (SWA) to remove yellowish stains

o    Contains Natural Mint keeps fresher breath and Fluoride for healthy teeth


Darlie All Shiny White (Lime Mint & Apple Mint)





If you want a more fruity-tasting toothpaste, there's a formula with either Lime / Apple Aroma to cater to your sensational needs... Both toothpastes are specially designed to give you a brighter white smile with its advanced whitening system.

Green: Has a lime aroma and natural mint keep breath and mouth tangling with a sweet and cool sensation of natural freshness.

Red: The unique blend of apple and fresh mint gives you an ultra refreshing taste and truly clean feeling.

o    Clinical proven to effectively whiten your teeth in 14 days.
o    Speedy Whitening Agent (SWA) removes yellowish stains.
o    Lime / Apple aroma for refreshing sensation.
o    Natural Mint keeps fresher breath.
o    Fluoride for healthy teeth.


Darlie All Shiny White (Mineral Salt)



For people who are health conscious and wants a gentler method to care for oral health and gums, Darlie has an advanced whitening system that's uniquely formulated with mineral salt from the sea of New Zealand.

o    Clinical proven to effectively whiten your teeth in 14 days
o    Speedy Whitening Agent (SWA) removes yellowish stains
o    Formulated with mineral salt for oral health
o    Natural Mint keeps fresher breath
o    Fluoride for healthy teeth


My Verdict ~ Enamel Care Toothpaste



This is the first time trying out Gelish looking toothpaste and one thing i love will be its foamy texture..



I love foamy toothpaste as i deem that it will help cleanse better... I cannot comment much about the whitening effect as i'm a heavy coffee drinker so my teeth will be on the yellowish side.. But after using this, my teeth seems to be a little brighter... However, i'll prefer that the toothpaste has a stronger minty taste (like the regular darlie toothpaste that i always use)



If you are traveling, do check out Darlie's travel kit as well... This set will always be in my to-bring list while i pack for my overseas trip... Packaging is compact which helps me to travel light and both items works hand in hand to provide me with healthy teeth / gums and nice smelling breath.

Retailing at an affordable price, the 5 variants of Whitening Toothpaste (Lime Mint, Apple Mint, Enamel Care, All Shiny White (Regular) & Mineral Salt) is available at all supermarkets, hypermarkets and medical pharmacies at only $3.15.

Also, remember to catch the TVC  running in Channel 8, U, 5 and cable TV. Indeed, a brighter smile will be our best source of attraction. Clearly, a brighter and whiter smile can really captivate everyone's attention? With over 50 million SWA whitening molecules in each gram of Darlie All Shiny White toothpaste, you will have bright ans shiny teeth to swoon everyone!

Alright, before i go i will like to share some promotional information with my readers

1) You can stand a chance to win prizes and goodies bag simply just by locating the Darlie Angel and taking a picture with them. ** With every photo taken, you will stand a chance to take part in a lucky draw to win attractive prizes. Also, you'll get a free 40g Darlie sample @ the venue!

Schedule (Time: 11am - 3pm ) are as per follows:

21-22 Apr: FAirPrice Xtra AMK, FairPrice Xtra Hougang Pt, FairPrice Woodlands Civic

28-29 Apr: FairPrice Xtra Nex, FairPrice Bedok A, FairPrice Tiong Bahru Hub 

2) Darlie is proud to be the Main Sponsor for Academy Fantasia 2012.

Academy Fantasia is a program that has garnered great viewership and they are now searching for the next “shiny” star. With collaboration with Darlie, Darlie strongly believes that a brighter white smile will definitely boost the confidence of the contestants while they showcase their talents on Academy Fantasia.

Darlie is also very proud to collaborate with Starhub - With the vast network Starhub is able to provide, Darlie is confident in spreading the smiles to all!

Look out for Darlie All Shiny White’s ‘Be Discovered’ campaign in April, which is an integrated communications program that will showcase a new and captivating television commercial and out-of-home displays. Simply grab Darlie All Shiny White in the retail stores and be discovered by our very own Darlie’s Angels to find yourself pleasantly surprised with a mystery gift!

With so many surprises coming your way, you can now smile with all your heart and soul..

Be sure to do it the Darlie way


~ Shiny and white – Only Darlie does it.