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Clear and Present Shampoo by Leyende

  • Posted on January 15, 2009 at 3:18 am
I am completely sold out to this product. I love Leyende! It was four months ago when I started noticing falling hair all over the bath tub, on my brush and all over the floor. The amount of hair I was losing was alarming. I was too young to go bald. And at that rate I was to go bald very soon if it wasn’t for this treasure find.

As a big fan of everything organic, I tried a hair organic soap that claims to stop hair fall and also Ilog Maria’s Honey Propolis shampoo – which I love as well and which is what my son uses. Sad to say they both did not stop my hair from falling. Leyende’s Clear and Present Shampoo alone did it for me. After a few washes, I already noticed lessened hair fall and after a week it was as if my hair fall episode never happened. I wish Neva could read this and know how much I appreciate her genius for having come up with such wonder product.

Leyende’s products are made of organic ingredients. Plant based and no animal by products for their stuff. The ingredients for this shampoo are organic aloe vera, vegetable glyceryl laurate, coconut sarcosinate, detonized aqua, pearl essence, keratin, macadamia nut oil, organic tea tree oil, a-tocopherol (Vit.E), organic fragrance oils and sodium gluconate.

The girl from their stall in Glorietta told me that I can exchange my empty Leyende bottle for a jar of lotion-what a bonus! A bottle of this shampoo costs PhP 450 (less than $10). Head over to Leyende.multiply.com for more info on their products.

Palladio’s Natural Rice Powder

  • Posted on January 8, 2009 at 8:46 am
Palladio Rice is available in all Beauty Bar shops – at least that’s what I have observed. It costs PhP325 (approx.$7). All I can say is that for its price, one should not really expect much. It is just a regular loose powder and it will give you a semi-translucent finish.

It’s oil absorbing all right, but it only protects you for four hours tops and you have to go right back to the powder room to retouch. You really can’t do touch ups just about anywhere or take the risk of having loose powder all over your clothes.

It may be a good alternative to the usual synthetic cosmetics but only if you do not mind frequent applications.

As per its label, it says: Discovered accidentally by a renowned professional makeup artist – has been and still is the oldest of all trade secrets. It is used primarily as an oil-absorbing highlighter and makeup setter.

Cleopatra’s Moisturizing Regimen

  • Posted on October 17, 2008 at 1:52 pm
The famous Cleopatra, Queen of the Nile was one of the most beautiful women of our history. She had the most radiant,soft, and glowing skin. We all have heard about the perfect regimen to nurture her skin. How she bathed daily in milk and honey.

Here’s her rich concoction adopted for modern use:

Mix 2 tablespoons of each of the following (sunflower oil, safflower oil, peanut oil, avocado oil, mineral oil, olive oil and sesame oil) with geranium leaves. Leave in a dark place for two days. Apply throughout the body as a rich moisturizer.

The Aloe Vera Cure for Sun Burnt Skin

  • Posted on October 15, 2008 at 2:10 pm
I know you mtight have heard countless of testimonials about aloe vera’s health benefits. Here’s one for your sun damaged skin. Like grapes, aloe vera has proven to heal sun damaged skin.

Pick out two stems of fresh aloe vera. If you don’t have one handy, a commercially prepared one will do. Skin the leaves and apply the gel throughout the face. leave for fifteen minutes and rinse.

Pineapple Toner

  • Posted on October 14, 2008 at 3:45 am

If you will just give these alternatives a try.  You will find that natural will always prove to be best.  
Crush 1/4 ripe fresh pineapple.  Add 1/4 c. water. Mix. Apply throughout the face, taking care not to get into the eye area.  Leave for a minute and wash off.  Try applying this unto your feet for that tingling refreshing feel.  It softens stubborn callouses. Proven to be anti inflammatory and contains enzymes.

Mayo Overdose Facial Treatment

  • Posted on October 14, 2008 at 3:30 am

This is considered to be the ultimate emergency treatment for very dry skin. All you need is one tablespoon of mayonnaise and gently massage it on the face in a circular motion. Leave for a maximum of five minutes. Rinse with warm water and soap.

Carrot Craze Facial Mask

  • Posted on October 14, 2008 at 3:16 am

Another natural alternative to dry skin treatment is the carrot craze facial mask. Peel off and grate one fresh carrot. Mix it with 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise or water. Apply to face. Leave for ten full minutes. Soap and rinse with cold water.

Salt Express Moisturizer

  • Posted on October 11, 2008 at 5:18 am

Have you ever thought of your table salt more than just adding taste to your food?  Think again.  
Prepare a mixture of 1/8 cup of veretable or lite mineral oil with 1/4 cup of water.  Apply the solution to your clean and damp face.  Then sprinkle salt on your face or you can just concentrate on the dry area.  Allow to rest for ten minutes.  Soap and rinse with warm water.  

Avocado Treatment for Dry Skin

  • Posted on October 11, 2008 at 4:00 am

Mash 1/2 ripe avocado in a bowl. Apply generously all over the face, avoiding the eye area.  Appy a plastic mask or aa clean warm handkerchief over the face.  The plastic mask could be made from an ordinary plastic, just make sure to cut holes for the eyes, nose and lips.  If you will be using hanky dip in warm water first and makes sure to squeeze out excess water.  
Leave on the face for ten full minutes and wash off with warm water.  Avocado contains rich oils that can moisturize the skin.

Strawberry Dream for Oily and Blemish-Prone Skin

  • Posted on October 11, 2008 at 3:30 am

Crush six peices of medium sized strawberries (washed and cleaned).  Add 1/4 cup of water and mix into a paste.  Apply to the face avoiding the eye area.  Leave on for 10 full minutes. Rinse with cool water.  
This regimen takes off the hidden dirt and make up.  For your information,  strawberries contain salicylic acid which removes dead skin cells.