Product Review: Cosmo Cee Vitamin C

     I rarely get coughs, colds, and flu. I guess it's because I take vitamin c every day. I take around 500- 1,000 mg of vitamin c alongside with the fruits and vegetables that I eat. There are so many kinds of vitamin c today and sodium ascorbate is gaining popularity because they dubbed it as the "non-acidic" vitamin c. 

     According to vitaminfoundation.org- Sodium ascorbate is a form of vitamin C that has been bound to the mineral salt sodium. Like vitamin C, the basic properties and health benefits of sodium ascorbate are virtually identical with ascorbic acid, but the mineral salt buffers thus lower the acidity of ascorbic acid. The buffered sodium ascorbate may enter the bloodstream more slowly than ascorbic acid when taken orally. So those who are veering away from ascorbic acid because it causes stomach pain, sodium ascorbate is what you need if you think you need an added boost in your vitamin c intake. I've known COSMO Cee for more than a year now and 3 months ago I decided to take this brand because I'm acidic. To know more about the product click CONTINUE READING please and discover what this brand has to offer.

Product Review: Cosmo Cee Vitamin C 

Product Review: Mischka Derma Secret Coffee Exfoliating Body Scrub

    Last December, I received a bunch of skin care products from Mischka Derma Secret. The loot includes soaps, body lotion, body scrub and a lip plumping serum. I'm so giddy to try them all but my eyes were glued on their coffee exfoliating body scrub. I've gained weight these past few months and some are water weight because of water retention from eating salty foods. I'm not sure if using coffee scrub will make those excess water disappear but from what I've read, coffee scrubs can help in improving the appearance of cellulites and loosen up excess fluid so the appearance of the skin will look more toned and smooth.

     I've been using the product for two weeks now, twice a week to be exact. Yes, I've seen positive results but not on the cellulites/fat per se. To know more about the product click CONTINUE READING and see if it's a yay or a nay!

Product Review: Mischka Derma Secret Coffee Exfoliating Body Scrub

Feature: Nice Day Coffee

     Hello to all the coffee lovers out there! Have you seen or have tried this coffee brand yet? I've seen this brand in supermarket and grocery shelves months ago and the variants irked the curiosity in me but wasn't able to try them because my husband wanted the plain 3-in-1 coffee nothing more, nothing less. So I decided to skip the shelves where Nice Day Coffee is located every time we're on our grocery shopping. 

     Do you believe that if the product is meant for you, it's for you? I do! I'm so excited to share with you that my longing to taste Nice Day Coffee came true when I was invited to the launch of Posh Nails Whitening Manicure and Pedicure Treatment. Nice Day Coffee white variant is their partner in the whitening department because the variant is being served every time you avail the Whitening Manicure and Pedicure service. Nice Day Coffee was so generous because after the event, I went home with months supply of Nice Day Coffee in White, Cleanse and Slim variants. Taste the new way of skin whitening, figure slimming and body cleansing with Nice Day Coffee! Click CONTINUE READING to know more about the product!

Feature: Nice Day Coffee

Product Review: KB Collagen Supplement

     Aside from skin whitening pills, anti-aging supplements are becoming more and more popular here in our country. In search for the so-called fountain of youth, women ages 30 years old and above have been resorting to skin care products that nourishes the aging skin from the outside. Even though anti-aging pills are popular nowadays, some are still afraid of ingesting what they consider foreign inside their body. 

     Collagen is one of the most popular anti-aging supplement in the world today. According to news-medical.net,

Collagen helps to give strength to various structures of the body and also protects structures like the skin by preventing absorption and spreading of pathogenic substances, environmental toxins, micro - organisms and cancerous cells. Collagen protein is the cement that holds everything together. Collagen is the major component of the skin, hair, and nails.

With age, collagen production slows and the cells structures weaken. The skin gets thinner and is easier to damage, hair gets lifeless, skin sags and wrinkles, tendons and ligaments become less elastic, joints get stiff etc.

     So in order for aging skin to maintain its moisture and avoid shrinkage and wrinkles, it becomes necessary to look for substitute of self-generated collagen found in supplements that generally comes from animal tendons and deep sea fish. I may not be able to explain everything about collagen because one post will not be enough. To make a long introduction short, our friends from Yumei-mise, the makers of KB Skin Whitening Line of products sent me their KB Collagen Food Supplement for a review. Here's my honest to goodness review about the product, click CONTINUE READING to know more information.

Product Review: KB Collagen Supplement

Product Review: Mischka Derma Secret Green Papaya Body Scrub

     Hellos! How's your Valentine's Day celebration? I hope ya'll had a blast. My apologies for updating this blog just now. I had a very wonderful week with my family and friends and also received good news from brands that I never thought will become part of this blog. Thank you very much for all the support dearies, without you all the blessings will not be possible. March will be an exciting month for my dear readers. There's a lot of giveaways from my lovely sponsors so keep your eyes glued!

     Let's start the week right with another review :) Summer is fast approaching and this season is one of the worst for me when it comes to taking care of my skin. I have a hate relationship with summer. My skin starts to react badly when the temperature rises. Breakouts here and there and my body starts to sweat a lot! I hate the icky feeling when I sweat a lot. That's why I always make sure to add a product or two to my skin care essentials for that extra squeaky clean feel. This is also the time that I usually skip or apply light lotions to avoid the greasy and heavy feeling on my body. Thanks to body scrubs because some of them doubles as moisturizers and polishes the body from dead skin cells accumulated by the skin from dust and other forms of pollution. I already have my favorite body scrubs but that doesn't stop me from discovering new brands and variants to try. Thank you Mischka Derma Secret for sending your body scrub. The moment I opened the tub, I sensed that the product is very promising. When I scooped a dollop of this scrub in my hand and spread it gently, I said to myself that this can pass as a dupe to my favorite Asian Secrets Lulur Scrub. Excited to see how this scrub has fared with my skin? Click CONTINUE READING to find out!

Mischka Derma Secret Green Papaya Body Scrub
Combination of papaya extract, Seaweeds and more Vitamin E and B3. Polish dead skin cell and make your skin soft, fragrant and clean.

Product Review: Myra E 400 IU Capsule d-Alpha Tocopherol (Vitamin E)

     Hi dearies! My apologies for another MIA, I know I've got a lot of things missed these past few weeks and backlogs start to pile up again. I want to go back to regular programming but I'm not sure if I'll be able to post regularly these coming weeks. Please bear with me and I hope you'll still continue reading my posts :)

     So to start, here's a review of another health supplement that I'm sure everyone knows. Myra E capsule is one of the most well-known brand of Vitamin E in the market today. I've known this brand since I was in high school. I can still remember my mom used to take this vitamin every night and she said that it's a skin vitamin. I have a simple question to ask: do you consider taking vitamin supplements for the skin even if you're taking care of your skin from the outside? If your answer is yes, then you should consider taking Myra-E. I was taking this vitamin on and off ten years ago to be exact. I'm not clearly sure of the effects of this vitamin on my skin before because I don't document it at all. I just noticed the blooming effect when I religiously took this every night a month ago. If you can still remember my post, this bottle of Myra E was included in the Unilab loot bag that I won from a giveaway. I was very excited when the package arrived and rekindled my love with vitamin E. My ob-gyne also advised me to take this vitamin  together with folic acid to ensure higher percentage of healthy pregnancy. So without a doubt, I took Myra E every night and saw a big difference on my skin. It's also a anti-oxidant for the body that will repair damage cells. So here's my honest to goodness review of Myra E 400 IU capsule, click CONTINUE READING if it's a nay or a yay!

Myra E 400 IU Capsule d-Alpha Tocopherol (Vitamin E)
d-alpha-tocopherol (Myra E 400) is an oblong-shaped, orange-colored softgel capsule with “Myra E 400”.

     

     I visited UNILAB's website HERE and got these important FAQ's for those of you who still unaware what vitamin E does in our body or specifically in our skin. 

FAQs
1. Who can take Myra E 400? Can men also take it?
Myra E 400 can be taken by both men and women 19 years and older.
2. When is the right time to take Myra 400 E?
Myra E 400 may be taken at any time of the day, preferably with meals.
3. What is the effect of Myra E 400? In how many days will I see any results or changes?
Myra E 400 contains Vitamin E, an antioxidant, which protects our cells from damage by harmful chemicals called free radicals. Thus, it is difficult to say when one will see any changes because most of the effect will be “inside”.
4. Is it true that Vitamin E (such as Myra E 400) can cause tuberculosis when used by smokers?
Vitamin E such as Myra E 400 does not cause tuberculosis. Tuberculosis is a disease caused by the bacteria, Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Based on clinical studies, smoking may increase the risk of tuberculosis. We recommend that you consult your physician on proper advice on nutritional supplementation and healthy lifestyle.
5. Is Vitamin E safe after long term use? Does it accumulate in the liver?
Based on clinical studies, long term use of recommended doses of Vitamin E supplements by healthy individuals is generally safe. Vitamin E does not accumulate in the liver.
6. Can Myra E 400 be taken twice a day?
No. The recommended daily dose of Myra E 400 is 1 soft gel capsule a day.*
7. Can Vitamin E be taken with other vitamins at the same time?
Yes. However, you should make sure that the other products you are taking do not contain vitamin E to avoid excessive intake (greater than 400 IU per day) of the vitamin.*
8. Is Myra E 400 safe for pregnant or breastfeeding women?
The amount of Vitamin E found in the normal diet (usually found in nuts, oil seeds, legumes, grains, and vegetable oils) and in pre- and postnatal multivitamins (which are specifically formulated for pregnant and breastfeeding women) is generally safe. Myra E 400 is not intended for pregnant and breastfeeding women as it has a relatively higher amount of Vitamin E than what is recommended during pregnancy and lactation.*
9. Can Myra E 400 be taken with birth control pills?
Clinical Studies have shown that women taking oral contraceptives have lower levels of vitamin E in the body. Therefore, Vitamin E supplementation may be beneficial for contraceptive users.*
10. Do you need to take Vitamin C in order for Vitamin E to be absorbed by the body?
No. Vitamin E can be absorbed by the body when taken alone. Vitamin C is not required for vitamin E absorption.
11. Can Myra E 400 softgel capsule and Conzace softgel capsule be taken at the same time?
Myra E 400 and Conzace should not be taken at the same time since these products both contain Vitamin E.*
12. I’m 18 years old. Can I already take Myra E 400?
Yes, you may already take Myra E.*
13. When is the best time to take Myra E 400? Is it safe to be taken on an empty stomach? Is it safe to be taken everyday?
Myra E 400 may be taken at any time of the day, preferably with meals since it contains vitamin E, a fat-soluble vitamin which is absorbed together with lipids/fat in the diet. The recommended dose for Myra E 400 is one softgel capsule once daily. To date, there have been no reported side effects with Myra E 400 when it is taken as recommended (i.e., one softgel capsule a day).*
14. What is the generic name of Myra E 400?
The generic name of the vitamin E variant found in Myra E 400 softgel capsule is d-alpha tocopherol.
15. What does Myra E 400 contain? Can it aggravate acne?
Myra E 400 contains Vitamin E. Vitamin E is an antioxidant that protects our cells from harmful free radicals. It can help maintain healthy skin as it promotes cell and tissue renewal. It has not been shown to aggravate acne. *
16. What are the side effects associated with the long term use of Myra E 400 softgel capsule?
Myra E 400 softgel capsule has not been reported to cause undesirable effects when taken in the recommended dose (i.e., one softgel capsule once a day).*

Disclaimer:
*We strongly recommend that you consult your doctor for proper advice before using any medications, including vitamins, supplements, herbals, and products for the skin.

Myra E 400 IU Capsule d-Alpha Tocopherol (Vitamin E)

d-alpha-tocopherol’s antioxidant effects help: 

Maintain healthy skin and eyes for youthful glow 

Protect against atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disorders 

Improve nerve functions and help prevent onset of neuromuscular degenerative diseases

size: 30 capsules/bottle good for 1 month use

price: 295.94 php (Around $6.60+)

place bought: Free

Available at all leading drugstores, groceries and supermarkets nationwide

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instruction for use: Orally, one soft gel capsule daily. Or, as directed by a doctor.

ingredients: Each soft gel capsule contains: d-alpha-tocopherol (Vitamin E)- 400 IU

     I take one capsule every evening before bedtime because the best time to drink supplements is when we're about to sleep. I already consumed the whole bottle and now I can say my thoughts about the product. Even though I already tried taking this brand of vitamin E way, way back, I can say that my observations now is clearer and accurate since I'm on my 30's and my skin needs more nourishment from within unlike before (during my 20's).

Myra E 400 IU Capsule d-Alpha Tocopherol (Vitamin E)

What I like:

• The price- affordable.
• The product comes in a plastic container and well-sealed.
• The capsule is easy to swallow.
• There's no funky odor/scent coming from the pill. I noticed a mild sweet scent every time I take this brand.
• Doesn't give me a stomach ache, nausea, dizziness or allergic reactions.
• No breakouts, allergic reaction or whatsoever.
• It made my pale skin brighter and glowing.
• I didn't saw effects on these areas: protect against atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disorders and improve nerve functions and help prevent the onset of neuromuscular degenerative diseases BUT these things are very important to consider especially in late 30's I guess.
• There are a batch, manufacturing and expiry date printed on the bottle.
• Easily accessible.
• Aside from skin benefits, my ob-gyne advised me to take this as a preparation for healthy pregnancy together with folic acid.

What I don't like:

• None

Will I purchase? Yes!

Recommendation:

     I give this a 4.75/5 recommendation. I can say that from all the vitamins that I've tried before, vitamin E goes well with my system. I didn't experienced breakouts or whatsoever. It also made my dull skin glowing. Aside from the skin benefits that we can get from taking Myra- E, my ob advised me to take this together with folic acid to produce healthy cells in preparation for my next pregnancy. Myra-E is affordable too and easily accessible. So start taking care of your skin from within!

     Do you take skin care supplements? Thank you for sharing your experience!

Good Times!~

Feature: Mosbeau Collagen Plus 12000

     Maintaining your youthful beauty as early as now, with Mosbeau Collagen Plus 12000. It’s your anti-aging and whitening drink with 12000mg of low molecular fish collagen plus Japan-patented marine placental protein that helps keep you look young and fair. This beauty drink, infused with 10 active ingredients replenishes collagen in your body and helps promote healthier hair and nails. The power to keep your youthful looks is in your hands. 

Mosbeau Collagen Plus 12000

Product Review: COSMO Skin GSE (Grape Seed Extract)

     Taking care of our skin is not as easy as one, two, three. We need to look for skin care products that will give us positive results for a long period of time. I don't have flawless skin and my skin tend's to act up every time I change my skin care routine. I have sensitive skin which is 80% hormonal and I already tried almost all commercial brands from the cheapest up to high-end ones. The worst state of my skin was during college years and after giving birth. Would you believe me if I tell you that I once go to facial salons every week for cleaning? Yes, if my memory serves me right that was twelve years ago. During that time, my only hope to temporarily stop my breakouts was through facial cleaning and pricking- Ouch! I know :( Even if my parents told me to stop because nothing good really happened to my skin, I still persisted and to tell you honestly I've wasted my time, money and effort because after a year, nothing really had changed. 

      Fast forward, my skin literally stopped from breaking out after college graduation. I don't know what happened but it just stopped like that. I'm so happy that I don't have to think about it again and again until I become so depressed with my pimples, whiteheads and blackheads. What I remember was I use the same skin care products day and night and observe proper hygiene meaning no popping of pimples and I avoided touching my face every now and then. But another sad story happened to my skin when I became pregnant, zits started to appear all over my face again, this time I'm really sure that it was hormonal and I cannot treat it with commercial brands because I'm conceiving. This time I resorted to natural and organic soaps to address my skin care problems and voila! Until now, natural and organic products became my skin's bestest friend.

     Don't think that I have clear skin now, yes it's 80% clear from major breakouts but there are times that even if I use the products that made my skin better, chances are I still suffer from cystic acne, blackheads and whiteheads because of my hormones. Lets also add another factor, my age. I'm on my early 30's now so anti-aging products tops my list when it comes to skin care. So after reading forums and had a little bit of research, I considered taking skin care supplements that will help restore my skin's radiance and give my pale white skin some glow that it needs even without makeup. If you'll ask me why I resorted to taking skin care supplements, then my answer is that I believe in taking care of our body/skin inside and out. Are you excited to know more what I'm taking right now? Click CONTINUE READING to find out!

COSMO Skin GSE/COSMO gsE
Skin Regeneration System enriched with Procyanidins, Grape Seed Extract, Vitamin C and Vitamin E, this capsules restores skin's natural radiance by enhancing production of collagen level and promoting skin regeneration.

Product Review: ENVO Cranberry Soap

     When I first saw this lovely oval-like soap from ENVO, I thought of fancy soaps that's being sold during Christmas. I never expected it to be one of the "special" soap that will perform at par with my favorite organic soaps in giving me a soft and glowing skin. If you're a fan of sweet-smelling soap that smells oh so divine, then ENVO's Cranberry Tomato Soap is the right soap for you! So sit back and relax as I take you to nature's finest soap review from ENVO. If you want to know more about ENVO, click HERE :)

     Detox, Relax and Glow! Let ENVO's Cranberry Tomato soap take care of your blemished, tired and dull skin :) 

ENVO Cranberry Tomato Soap

Purify and cleanse your skin, give it that treatment it truly deserves. What’s unique about this soap is that it is made with cranberry giving it such an alluring scent alongside tomato which is one of the best things that helps nourish the skin. This soap will brighten dull and dark skin, open and eliminates all the dirt inside your pores and calms the skin. It is also rich in antioxidants and vitamins.

On Contests and Giveaways

    Yay! Lady luck is still on my side. The winning streak continues! As you all know, I'm very lucky last February because almost all the contests and giveaways that I've joined, I won! I blogged about my the prizes that I received on my posts February's Been Very Good To Me Part I and February's Been Very Good To Me Part II for reference. I'm very thankful to the bloggers for hosting such giveaways. I'm a stay-at-home-mom and I don't have my own source of income. I just rely on my husband's salary on buying my beauty and skin care needs. So joining on contests and giveaways somehow" helped" me to have the products that I want for free. Don't get me wrong but sometimes I'm happy because I can try new stuffs without asking hubby to buy it for me. Though what I said only applies when I win. So I'm always wishing my self good luck :D

     Another lucky month is June! This is also the birth month of my son. Maybe he's the lucky one. This time, I joined the A!life's Live the Life contest on Facebook. The contest is all about giving your best answer on the A!life Health Supplement variant assigned each week. To know about A!life, you can visit their Facebook fan page HERE. I won because I got the most number of likes on my answer. Here are my prizes:

1 box of A!life Energy- this is a Malunggay supplement

Samples of A!life supplements:

A!life Control, Trim, Protect, Restore, Posture and Energy

Cute Pouch and Colorful Umbrella (not in the picture)

I want to try this variant A!life Protect- this helps protect the skin from the damaging rays of the sun and free-radicals it's also full of anti-oxidants.

     I also won from two other giveaways and I will talk about that on my next posts. Thank you so much A!life for this wonderful prizes. I will take the Malunggay supplement for a month and will update you with the result. I know I need this supplement because Malunggay contains most of the vitamins and minerals our body needs. After my operation, I lost a large amount of blood and underwent blood transfusion. I hope A!life energy together with proper diet (no exercise yet) will bring me back in good shape. 

     Have you heard of A!life?Which variant suits your lifestyle?Thanks for sharing!

Good Times!~