benefits of apples

AN APPLE A DAY WILL KEEP A DOCTOR AWAY

Health benefits:

1. Apples are filled with soluble fiber (5 grams). This fiber has been shown to reduce intestinal disorders, including diverticulitis, hemorrhoids and possibly some types of cancer. It helps control insulin levels by releasing sugar slowly into the bloodstream. It cleanses and detoxifies, which helps eliminate heavy metals, such as lead and mercury.
2. Apple pectin helps reduce cholesterol levels by lowering insulin secretion.
3. In two studies researchers found that eating five apples a week lowered the risk for respiratory diseases like asthma.
4. According to Chinese Medicine: Apples strengthen the heart, quench thirst, lubricate the lungs, decrease mucous and increase body fluids.
5. Apple cider vinegar can help prevent the formation of kidney stones.
6. Studies indicate that eating apples daily can reduce skin diseases.
7. According to a Brazilian study, eating an apple before a meal helped women lose 33 percent more weight than those who didn't.
8. An apple has only 50-80 calories and has no fat or sodium.
9. Apples are packed with vitamins C, A, and flavonoids and with smaller amounts of phosphorus, iron and calcium.
10. Apples provide a source of potassium which may promote heart health.
11. So there you have it ... lots of good reasons why it is good for you to eat an apple a day! I like apples so much that when I started living by myself I substituted those sugar laden cereals with an apple.

BB cream elianto miracle multiplex

after read in many many reviews from the website, I bought this BB cream to try. I bought a elianto counter in wetex, muar, johor. when I bought there was a discount at rm29 only. the offer is until end of this year, a few days more. I bought 2 packs because very cheap. There are 3 shades 1, 2 and 3. I bought no. 3 the darkest of all. sand beige match my skintone.

althought the texture may look watery but actually very very creamy. its quite easy to blend, I use elianto foundation brush to apply. It takes sometime to settle to your skin, after the cream realy absorbed to your skin, it looks like you are not wearing any make up. the finish is smooth and glowy and the shade really match my skin. I top up with revlon 2 ways powder foundation.

The packing stated control sebum productions, spf 25 pa+ oil control moisturising and brightening. After 4 hours I have to blot they oily part especially the tzone. Maybe I like it because it matched my skintone, I dont have to mix with my colour stay foundation toast shade like brtc, dr g and misha Bb cream. these 3 BB cream has the best texture compare to elianto but only the shade not meant for tanned or darker skin.

When I applied the 2nd time, after washed and toned, I straight away applied BB elianto miracle top with maybelline clear and smooth shine free maybelline cake powder, this time I skipped the moisturiser as my routine skin care. I use BB miracle as moisturiser, yes this time it really control oil. after 4 hours not so oily on the tzone.

AFTER BLEND 

WELL BLENDED

skin care tips for flawless skin

I just copy and paste this article from inet for our own information and practice.

STEP BY STEP TO GET FLAWLESS SKIN.

1. DETERMINE YOUR SKIN TYPE.  Is it oily, dry, normal, or combination of either? In order to do this, wash your face, let it dry and leave your face completely untouched for an hour. Inspect by dabbing a tissue between your nose and cheek, called the T-zone:

• Normal skin shows neither oil nor flaking skin. It should feel supple and smooth. If you have it, consider yourself lucky!
• Oily skin is characterized by the grease on the tissue. It is also common for a person with oily skin to have large pores and a bit of a shine.
• Dry skin may feel taut or show flakes of dead skin. It is associated with small pores. Moisturizing is important for this skin type.
• Combination skin is most common. It exhibits traits of all three of the above skin types. Usually, the skin is oily in the T-zone and normal to dry elsewhere.

2.. Invest in a cleanser, toner, moisturizer and facial scrub suited to your skin type. (If you're young there's no need for a facial scrub.) You might have to test out a couple of brands before you find the perfect one. Talk to an associate at a make up or skin care counter. You will be able to test different formulas. They may even offer samples so you can try a product out for a day or two.

• Try to get cleanser, toner, and moisturizer that is non-comedogenic. This just means that it won't clog your pores, leading to pimples.
• If you have a bad case of acne or any other skin problem like eczema, see a dermatologist. They will give you the specific treatment you need. It's likely that any medication you get from a dermatologist will be prescription strength, too, meaning it will be stronger.

3. Buy an SPF 15+ sunscreen for daily use. Try for a facial sunscreen with no fragrance or oil. Sunscreen will help block harmful UV-A and UV-B rays that can lead to skin damage and cancers.

• Many moisturizers these days have sunscreen built into them. Experiment with different moisturizers to see if the sunscreen works well and the moisturizer keeps your face hydrated.

4. Use your face wash every day. You will not see a difference if you only use it once a week. Use your scrub, which lifts off dead layers of skin, only every few days as to avoid scrubbing off too much skin.

• Do not use a washcloth, loofah or any other abrasive material to wash your face. Washing with your hands is perfectly acceptable, and will lower the irritation you might otherwise get with an abrasive material.
• Wash once in the morning and once at night. This is especially important if you have very oily skin, or numerous pimples.
• Moisturize after every wash. Washing your face with a facial cleanser sucks all the natural oils from your face. Clear, beautiful skin is hydrated skin.

5. Wash off your makeup. Before going to bed remember to take off any makeup you put on. Washing your face may do the trick, but some makeup may require makeup remover.

• Don't be lazy about taking off makeup. If you're prone to leaving your makeup on or forgetting to wash your face, invest in some wipes and keep them close to your bed. That way, all you need to do is swipe your face when you're dead tired.

6. Eat properly. A great menu is a balanced menu. Remember the food pyramid? Eat fruits and vegetables. Nutritionists recommend eating 3 servings of fruit and 5 servings of vegetables daily. Avoid foods with caffeine and sugar, as well as greasy foods and red meat.

7. Drink plenty of fluids. Try to drink 8 glasses of fluids, preferably water, every day! Avoid sugary soft drinks, caffeine and coffee. Green/herbal tea is rich in antioxidants, which protect cells in your body from damage.

8. Exercise. Exercising helps you metabolize. A walk with your dog or some yoga lessons do make a difference! Healthy skin is just another part of a healthy body.

• Exercising is also good for relieving stress. Studies show^[1] that there's a link between how stressed you are and how bad your acne is. So if you're super-stressed all the time, try your favorite form of exercise to get rid of it pronto.

9. Sleep. Make sure you get your 8 hours every night, perhaps a bit more if you are a teenager. Being well rested gives your body more energy to go about its daily routine, and leaves you feeling even better. Flawless skin doesn't have big dark circles.

• Do this every day, and you will soon begin to see the results.

TIPS

• Continue to give your skin and body the attention it needs and you can expect to see gorgeous, glowing skin as well as a healthy new you!
• Stop smoking. It will give you wrinkles and age spots much earlier in life.
• Use tea tree oil for pimples, as it is antibacterial and also suitable for sensitive skin.
• Try to avoid harsh formulas as they can damage skin over time. If you have combination skin look for something specifically for combination skin and avoid treatments for very oily or very dry. Do not use too much makeup or your pores could get blocked.
• Olive oil is great substitute for makeup remover. It's also good for your skin. It may be an option if you are sensitive to certain chemicals. Olive oil is absorbed by the pores, so it doesn't cause breakouts. However, other oils will clog pores.
• It's important to keep skin clean and healthy during the summer so remember to maintain a good amount of sunscreen each and every day and re-apply for extra protection. SPF 50 is a high ran

HAPPY VIEWING.

what type of my eyes

is this hooded eyes? Because when I apply eyeshadow, when eyes are open you cannot see the eyeshaddow on the crease or eyelid.

acne and pimples

do u ever wonder how lucky for those with smooth, flawless skin, small pores. some just like baby's skin. But how unlucky am I with oily skin, large pores, skin prone to acne and  pimples, now I'm aging, sometimes still acne can pop out. huhuhu. Do u sometimes wonder why why why.
especially when I go to cosmetic shop I will envy and admire the sales girl with smooth skin. really beautiful skin. Of course they employed someone beautiful skin to promote their products, who on earth will take face rough like macadamised road to sell their products. right?

Maybe due to genetic I supposed. My father also hv big big acne when he was young. So do I. I could still remember last time, everytime, when during menstruation period, surely they will be one or two big big acne pop out. The old one not yet healed the next one coming out. How sad.My bad habit like to press out the acne make it worst. at the end will leave a deep scars.

Even now Im 57 and already menopaused, sometimes there is acne exist on my face. Some people  say when you are menopaused your acne or pimples will definitely clear. I think its not true.and now my face with scarring all over have to cover with concealer or foundation to cover.

expert dr G BB cream,revlon colour stay of toast and photoready of golden beige

just bought BB cream from SASA "expert DR G. Actually I was given a small sample when I purchased revlon photoready, 2 ways foundation and other stuff incuding maybellne products. They gave me a very tiny tube of this BB creadm. After used a few times, although small, can apply many times, I found out this cream is very awesome, when I first time applied this texture is like very smooth and fine. but the colour didnt match my skin of malay which is darker than chinese fairer than indian. typical asian skin. I have to top uo with my mary kay meedium beige to match my skin.

Although its light shade only matched those with fairer skin, I still want it, I bought revlon colour stay foundation darker shade that is toast. Actually this shade is darker than my actual skin colour, In order to mix with this BB cream and my photo ready revlon foundation of golden beige which also too light for my skin, and also my mary kay 200 beige also very light, so I can mix with these 3 foundation to match my skin. its awesome I like very much and happy with the tone I got.

on the left is Dr G Bb cream, on the right is colour stay revlon  toast shade. 

mixed and blend . matched 

too dark for my skin, I cannot apply by itself, hv to mix.

photo ready golden beige, too light. hv to mix with toast colour stay. 

on the left revlon photorready foundation golden beige. on the right revlon colour stay foundatiob shade of toast.

mixed and blend these 2 foundation. awesome. really match my skin tone.