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3 Things To Learn About Essentials Oils

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Good day mga mommies! Kamusta kayo? I hope na maganda ang araw niyo today. Because I’m going to share the benefits of using Essential Oils. 

When you heard Essential Oils, anong pumasok sa isip mo? Well, for me I thought that it’s an oil and mint feeling. Akala ko yun lang talaga siya but Essential Oils marami palang klase. 

What is Essential Oil?

Here’s the infographic from Young Living so you can understand more about the Essential Oil basically. 

1. Do Essential Oils Actually Work? 

An essential oil may work or not work for everyone. 

How do you know when it works?

When you use essential oil and boost your mood it’s really working for you, did you know that it actually has a good impact on your health? 

2. What are the benefits of Essential Oil and how to use it?

Essential oils can benefit your body, mind, and emotional well-being in many ways. Here are just a few of the handy ways that essential oils can enhance your life:

  • Lemon essential oil can remove the sticky residue left by stickers, grease, and gum.
  • Peppermint essential oil can create a cooling sensation when applied to fatigued muscles after a workout.
  • Tea Tree essential oil and Lavender essential oil help reduce the appearance of blemishes.
  • Kunzea essential oil and Citrus Fresh™ essential oil blend purify the air when diffused.

3. How to pick the right Essential Oil?

You have to look for PURE Essential Oil, because some EO is not pure. For me Young Living ang best Essential Oil for me because it’s really effective for me and my family. Lalo na si husband gustong-gusto niya na nag didiffuse ako every night. 

Peppermint is my favorite eo from Young Living, ang laking tulong lalo na sa migraine ko. And we love to use aromatic super relaxing talaga. 

Do you want to start your Oil-bularyo Journey today with me? 

I can actually guide you with Essential Oil, but if you are ready to get your premium kit you can enroll here – Young Living Philippines .

What will you get when you purchase the Daily Essentials Enrollment Set?

  • Desert Mist Diffuser’s beautiful design features a romantic Moroccan pattern, which brings a sense of elegance into your home or office. It functions as a humidifier, atomizer, and aroma diffuser in one simple-to-use product. It also has multiple settings, it will diffuse continuously for 5–6 hours on High mode, 8 hours on Low mode, and 10 hours on Intermittent mode. With its 10 LED colored light options, including an alluring candle-like flicker, this elegant diffuser will fit right in with any home or office décor.
  • R.C. 15ml combines the power of some of the most refreshing oils such as Black Spruce, Cypress, Pine, Peppermint, 3 types of Eucalyptus oils and more to help you breathe easy! Best used when you apply it topically to your chest, back and neck for an invigorating experience.
  • Thieves 15ml was inspired by the 15th century legend of 4 French thieves which used an aromatic blend for protection from the black plague while stealing from the sick and dying. The Thieves blend contains Clove, Cinnamon Bark, Rosemary, Lemon and Eucalyptus Radiata essential oils. It is known for its powerful cleansing and purifying properties that’s why it’s used in our Thieves line of products.
  • Lavender 15ml is considered as the swiss army knife of essential oils because of its countless benefits – from skin care to home care, this soothing, refreshing and calming oil is a staple in every home! Apply it topically to soothe any minor skin irritations or diffuse it to fill your home with a signature floral aroma!
  • Lemon 15ml, our best-selling oil contains key constituents that are known to cleanse and purify the air. It is also a favorite for cleansing applications or for uplifting the mood in your home with its clean and energizing scent. To use it topically, just add a few drops to your skin care regimen and get ready for glowing, gorgeous skin.*
  • Peppermint 15ml has a signature strong, clean, fresh and minty aroma that is beloved by all. Use Peppermint in a diffuser to cool and energize your home or apply it on your skin for a cooling and refreshing sensation – especially useful after a physical workout. Its fresh aroma creates a stimulating, focused atmosphere for daily tasks.

Note:

When using essential oils for the first time, always go low and slow. Best to dilute with a carrier oil such as V-6 Vegetable Oil Complex when using it on the skin.

*Citrus oils may cause photosensitivity when exposed to sunlight. Avoid direct sunlight or UV rays for up to 24 hours after application.

Do you need help with assisting orders? 

You can contact me on my Facebook – Nicole Escat if you have a question. 

How about you? Can you share your favorite Essential Oil? Comment down below. 

How to know the right skincare for your skin by looking at ingredients?

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Hello mga mamshies! It’s been a while since my last blog sobrang tagal na pala. I’m here again to share with you on how to know the right skincare by looking at ingredients. Some of you asking 

“mamsh anong skincare ba ang maganda?” 

“Anong brand dapat sa skin ko?”

“Mamsh paano pag oily?”

I can’t really recommend any skincare products when you asked so naisip ko na mag based nalang tayo sa ingredients of course based on your skin type. 


Here are the Skincare Ingredients you have to look when you buy skincare products

For Oily 

-Salicylic Acid (BHA) – This helps to treat your oily skin, it can also help to remove the blackheads and whiteheads by stripping off the outer layer of the skin.

TIP: Apply it on your T-Zone only. 

Glycolic Acid – This helps to improve your skin by peeling your skin seamlessly. 

TIP: Use a toner that has Glycolic Acid

Recommended Product: Pixi Glow Skin Toner – I super duper love this kahit na medyo pricey. 

Pixi Glow Tonic


Niacinamide – This helps to calm inflammation and support healthy collagen production. 

One of my Mommy Followers from Instagram shared the secret of using Grapeseed oil and it’s really amazing because we can also use the Oil Cleansing Method like what she said in the comment below. 

For dry skin 

Aloe Vera – It has antioxidants, vitamin A, enzymes, and anti-inflammatory properties that helps to moisture the dry skin and some of the minor burns

TIP: Much better kapag galing sa ref ang Aloe Vera

Recommended Product: Nature Republic Aloe Vera 


Lactic Acid – This is a type of AHA, that will exfoliate your skin in a natural way. 

For Normal Skin 

This type of skin needs maintenance only and glowing skin, and also don’t forget the sunscreen everyday kahit nasa bahay lang. 

Recommended Skincare Products

Fresh Formula is good to go for skin maintenance. However, the Morning Glow might be not good for breastfeeding moms because of the Vitamin A. 

The Go Glass is affordable for those moms who have a tight budget, this one is good for you. 

I also have reviews for both of these local brands.

For Sunscreen go for Biore UV Perfect Milk because it protects your face and body from harsh and harmful UVA and UVB rays with light, smooth, and water-resistant SPF 50+/PA++++ UV protection. 

When it comes to skincare you have to be consistent and it needs a lot of time talaga. Hindi siya instant na kapag nilagay mo sa face mo, ay agad na tatalab. Skincare works up to 6 weeks, apply it twice a day – Morning and Night. 

For those who have sensitive and acne-prone skin, it’s better to have a consultation with your Doctor. If you don’t have one, you can check Primorosa Aesthetic Center Facebook Page they have an online consultation – location at Plaridel, Bulacan.

Don’t forget to drink 8-10 glasses of water every day 🙂

HiPP Organic Kindermilk – The Most Trusted Organic Milk Brand in Germany.

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As a young mom of two kids, I am always looking for the best for them. When Timothy had to switch to formula milk after I breastfeed him for 16 months, I’m worrying that some milk would not work for his health.

It’s hard to switch formula milk often every time the milk wasn’t suitable for him. 

Ryco is fully breastfeeding until now, he is 2 years old, he never experienced formula milk before, so I’m glad that I found and learned HiPP Organic Kindermilk. I now have Organic Milk for Ryco when he turned 3 years old. 

Ever since my late father gave us natural or organic food for his whole life and when it comes to products like shampoo, he is always looking for ingredients.

Yes, he taught us to do so even from the last 3 years when he was still here on earth, he always reminded me to choose organic for my family especially to my kids. 

What is HiPP Organic Kindermilk and Why is it The Best for your Child?

HiPP Organic Kindermilk for three years and above is developed from the best principles of nutrition science. It contains Organic Lactose or the “Brain Sugar”, which is the natural sugar found in milk.

It contains natural Omega-3 that may help support brain development, Calcium and Vitamin D that may help support strong bones, and Organic Prebiotics or Galactooligosaccharides that may help support healthy digestion. 

Where does HiPP Organic Kindermilk come from?

Their cows are well-maintained, Free from preventive antibiotics and growth hormones. 

Also, calves are kept with their mothers where they freely graze on pastures Free From mineral fertilizers and chemical synthetic pesticides.

“When the cows eat grass, it raises levels of healthy fats in the milk” – Michael Tunick – research chemist at USDA.

Bringing the Most Trusted Organic Milk Brand in Germany HiPP Organic Kindermilk, to Filipino Children. 

We are so thankful that the Owner of HiPP Mr. Stefan Hipp partnership with CEO of Advanced Nutritional Technologies (ANTECH) Mr. Edwin Feist, brought the most trusted organic milk in Germany to the Philippines in 2013. 

#HiPPMoms Ambassadors 

Moms like Andi, Nikki, and Pauleen will do Whatever It Takes to love, nourish, and protect their children. To them, only the purest nutrition FREE FROM harmful chemicals should be given to children.

According to Andi Guck-Eigenmann, her daughter, Ellie, grew up with HiPP Organic and now loves the natural taste of HiPP Organic Kindermilk. 

That is because HiPP Organic Kindermilk is FREE FROM added artificial sugars.

Meanwhile, Nikki Gil-Albert and Pauleen Luna-Sotto say that they have done their own research, and when their little ones, Finn and Tali, reach three years old, they can finally introduce HiPP Organic Kindermilk.

Both Nikki and Pauleen are convinced that harmful chemicals may interfere with their children’s natural development.

They find assurance in the HiPP Organic seal as this guarantees that HiPP Organic Kindermilk is “Free From chemicals that don’t belong in their children.”  

Where to Buy HiPP Organic Kindermilk?

All HiPP Organic Products are available at their  Lazada Mall Store, Mercury Drug, and other Supermalls.

This HiPP Organic Kindermilk 800g for over 3 years old is only Php 1,065. 

To Learn More About HiPP Organic Kindermilk and their other products visit their website at https://www.hipp.ph/ and follow them on Instagram – @hipp.ph, Like their Facebook Page – @hipp.ph.

Hot Wax VS. Cold Wax.

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Waxing can be really confusing specially when you are new into it. It was introduced to me by a friemd last year and I can say that it is really life changing for me as a mom.

Waxing not only removes unwanted hair but exfoliates the skin, removing along with hair, dirt particles that stay trapped in the pores also eliminating the dead skin cells. -According to Women Now.

What is Hot Wax?

Hot wax is required a heat to melt down the wax. The contents are you can found in a hot wax are Natural tree resin, natural beeswax and vegetable oil.

How to use a hot wax?

Instruction using Hot Wax

ADVANTAGE OF HOT WAXING

  • It really removes unwanted hair from roots.
  • Perfect for intimate areas.
  • Good for removing shorter hair.
  • It does not leave a sticky in the skin.
  • Less reddening.
  • Suitable for sensitive skin.

DISADVANTAGE OF HOT WAXING

  • It does noy easy to wax a large area.
  • You need more time to do this.

It was my second time to use this. It is only takes 1-2 mins to melt the wax from the heat. And let it cool for 2-3 mins and until consistency is similar to honey not too hot. What I did was I used the spatula and spread the wax on the skin with unwanted hair you can see in my photos below. I can say that I more likely hot waxing. Because it is the easiest for me to do when removing unwanted hair from underarm to bikini.

What is Cold Wax?

Honey Cold Wax is no heating needed. It means you can use it instantly.

How to use Cold Wax?

ADVANTAGE OF COLD WAXING

  • Convenient
  • No heating needed
  • Less time to prepare

DISADVANTAGE OF COLD WAXING

  • It’s not really work for hairy area.
  • It’s mess when applying.

As you can see in my photo, cold wax is not work on my area although it was my first trial it should’ve work at least on a few hair. I’ve tried to used a candy cold wax on my intimate area, I’m so happy on the result.

AFTER CARE GUIDE

Do not use any deodorant, powder etc at least 24 hours after waxing.

Do not wash it with water, just wipe it using a cotton or towel.

Hot waxing is what really work for me right now and it is the easiest for me. But it doesn’t mean that what works for me will work for you so you better to try it and figure it out.

Xo, Nicz ❤

DIY Hair Bleach and Hair Color.

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Today, I’m going to share my idea on how to DIY Bleach and Color your Hair. I’ve seen a lot of hair pastel pink color and I’m thinking to bleach my hair at that time. But sometimes, I feel worried about bleaching my hair. I decided to color my hair using Loreal Hair Paris Rose Gold on New Year’s Eve, I also loved the result of my hair before. As time flies go fast, I decided to DIY bleach my hair and color it with Ash, I’m glad that I saw Siren Hair Ph on Facebook. The owner Mariel is friendly and of course pretty. She guided me through the process of bleaching.

First thing to know..

Know the length of your hair. If your hair is short, you need a 1 set (bleaching kit, hair dye, and treatments). If your hair is medium like mine, you need 2 sets.

What’s Next?

You need to prepare the following

  1. Plastic Container
  2. Comb
  3. Big Hair Clip
  4. Toothbrush
  5. Gloves

Bleaching time..

Before anything else, apply the coconut oil from Siren Hair PH to your dry hair for some protection. Mix the Oxidizing Solution with the bleach in a plastic container, it’s important that you have your gloves to protect your hands. Okay, so, make a portion onto your hair or make it your half like what I did in the photo. Make a portion again and apply the bleach on your hair. Repeat it until you make it on the top of your hair. Wait for 40 mins. Or until you reach the level of hair you desire. After 40 mins, rinse your hair.

Coloring time..

This is my inspiration to do this hair.

Mix the hair Dye and the color developer in a plastic container. After that make your hair in half using your big hair clip. Make sure you have your gloves on your hand. Make a portion again and apply the color on your hair. Repeat it until you reach on the top of your hair, then comb it carefully and wait for 40 mins. Rinse your hair after 40 mins, dry your hair and apply the keratin and the treatment on your hair. I didn’t apply the keratin because it’s not advisable on breastfeeding mom.

How much is the set and Where to buy?

1 set is Php500 the inclusions are bleaching kit, 1 hair dye and treatment.

You can buy at Siren Hair PH.

You can see my results day by day below. I really love my hair now.

What can you say about my new hair color?

UPDATE

So, after two weeks, I decided to color my hair again with color Ash and I also bought Purple Shampoo and Conditioner from Siren Hair. Here are my photos from Before I color my hair again and after.

1 hair dye (color ash) is Php 270

  • Colored 1 ash
  • Colored 1 ash

The two photos from right to down were I colored another 1 ash and I also used Puprle hair shampoo and conditioner.

Purple Shampoo and Conditioner is Php 320.

Xo, Nicole 😘 The All Around Mom

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