REVIEW: Vivel 3-in-1 Face Wash+Scrub

OMG I feel like I am doing a product review after ages and yup it has been a while hasn't it :) Thanks to all of you, who missed and actually wrote to me saying so :) It is mails like these that make my hobby of being a beauty blogger all the more special :) Thank you!

Today, I shall be reviewing Vivel's 3-in-1 Face Wash+Scrub for soft, clear and glowing skin. It is supposed to be "All Skin Types" and "For Everyday Use". It contains jojoba beads, which are nothing but Jojoba esters created by complete hydrogenation of Jojoba oils. The oils are used as emollients and the esters or the beads are used for exfoliation.

Vivel Face wash+scrub is actually what is it called. It has these exfoliating jojoba beads floating in a face wash. The exfoliating beads are just right, they are not at all harsh and neither do they dissolve in water very fast. I loved the product as a scrub. It does have a strong fragrance but it isn't unbearable or synthetic smelling.

The product did have a downside though and that was the fact that I do not think it is suitable for dry skin. Though they claim that it is for all skin types but after a couple of uses I started finding dry patches on my skin (I do have extremely dry skin), very similar to the ones caused by Clean and Clear face washes. So I asked my friend with oily skin to try it and well she apparently loved it. So I guess its a fabulous product for those with oily skin but dry skin beauties are better off without it...

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Oooohhsss And Aaaahhhsss!!!
1. The jojoba beads are of the perfect hardness and texture for exfoliation. They weren't harsh on the skin.
2. It really and I mean really helped me scrub away dead cells. My skin actually felt all sparkly and clean!
3. I like the fact that it has both a scrub as well as a face wash. It was awesome to have a lather working up while exfoliating.
4. Very very easily and widely available in all general and departmental stores.

Ouches!!!
1. Though they claim the product to be for all skin types, it does not suit dry skin.
2. It does have a somewhat strong fragrance.

Price
it costs INR 105/- for 100 ml.

Would I Recommend?
I would for sure recommend it for oily skinned ladies who are looking for a good scrub with an oil control face wash. But dry skinned beauties should stay away from this product.

Overall Rating:
5/10 - Dry Skin
8/10 - Oily Skin

The product was sent by PR for consideration. It has in no way affected my review.

Story of Inspiration Run a Marathon

An inspirational motivation in life beautiful. Once when life was hard daningin despair, many reasons why life feels heavy. Call it a story of inspiration run a marathon. For the full burden of the spirit of life.

Feels the same as when the tumultuous life challenges. Imagining the problem, and how long has battled the problem alone makes you tired. Wanted to quickly finish the heck all the problems and you become the winner. But, what if the problem can be completely through it just yet. How to reach the final, when his run just yet?

I'm going to start running,

when I heard the sound of a gun being fired.

I'm going to start running,

approximately 5 miles away.

Feeling fine,

I'll keep running,

up to a distance of 10 miles can be exceeded.

And up at a distance of 10 miles later,

I would say,

"Ah, just three miles."

Up in distance of 13.1 miles,

I knew I had to reach a distance of 15 miles.

And when the 15-mile distance is exceeded,

I would say,

"You almost reached 20 miles, do not ever stop."

At a distance of 20 miles,

I would say,

"Hurry up, do not stop ... ran home"

As translated from the poem Strategy for a Marathon, Marnie Mueller

So so, when all the struggle was hard. All you need to do is keep running, and encourage yourself that your goal is near. A little more, and a little longer, the trophy that will be in your hands.

September JolieBox Review

  

This September's JolieBox is focused around the theme of London Fashion Week. They have teamed up with boohoo.com to deliver us some fashionable goodies for the girl on the go. My first impressions when opening this box were rather mixed, often when I see lots of tiny bits and pieces I am left wondering 'where is the star product?'. So, with that in mind, let's see what's inside:

1. Balmi Mint Lip Balm: This lip balm reminds me so much of the EOS lip balms sold in America. This is mint flavoured and has a cooling effect on the lips. It contains SPF 15 protect your lips from harmful UVA rays and it is super moisturising! I love that it comes on a handy little key ring too.

2. I Love... Coconut Face Mask: Excited to try this one out as I love anything coconut scented! This is a peel off mask that contains fruit extracts of mango and cucumber, renowned for their antioxidant properties to give you perfect looking skin. I'm sure this one will smell good enough to eat!

3. REDKEN Align 12 Protective Straightening Lotion: This lotion is designed to banish frizz, protect the hair from heat and deliver naturally straight results. It smells devine so I can't wait to try it out. I have been a big fan of REDKEN products for many years now so I'm sure I wont be disappointed.

4. Twistband Hair Ties: These hair ties are supposed to leave your hair bump free, making it easy to let down your locks after a day of being in a pony-tail without a kink in sight. Or so they say. I can't say I love the look of these and am slightly disappointed in this product. They just look like a stray piece of elastic that is left frayed at the end. In my box was a shimmery, khaki green coloured one and a mustard yellow. Hmm, not really my style and I can't say I'll be wearing these out in public, sorry Twistband!

5. Dr Bragi Bio Marine Exfoliant: It certainly is a good job JolieBox included two of these samples as they are teeny-tiny! This is a marine based exfoliant to smooth, cleanse, brighten and renew tired skin. It's packed with 'fossilised diatom algae' and is 98% natural.

 One other thing I love about the new JolieBoxes is the addition of the JolieMag. I love having a flick though this at bed time with my cup of green tea! It's easy to read and often has fabulous recommendations. I love the JolieBlogger of the month segment too - this month featured another familiar face, the gorgeous Sammi from beautycrush.co.uk. Also in this Septembers JolieBox was a £25 voucher card for Skin3 Salon in London (fabulous if you live near enough to use it!).

What are your opinions on this months JolieBox? Available to purchase until 30th September.

How to Store Breast Milk

How to store breast milk. Advantages can store breast milk is the availability of milk at a time when the mother is busy not able to breastfeed the baby. Breast milk is best for babies to eat, do not substitute milk formula before it's time.

Step-by-step how to store breast milk:

Make sure your hands are clean and dry before handling pumped breast milk.

If your breast pump does not collect milk in a clean storage container, begin by pouring your milk into a container designed for storing milk in the refrigerator or freezer.

Try not to touch the insides of the storage container.

You may want to store milk in single-serving sizes of 2 to 4 ounces.  Seal the container with a solid lid and label each container with the date the milk was pumped.

Breast milk that will be frozen should have at least one inch between the milk and the container lid.  Frozen milk expands as it freezes.

Store milk in the main refrigerator or freezer compartment, away from the door, to avoid changes in temperature that may compromise the milk.

Use milk that has been in the refrigerator or freezer the longest first. 

How long can I store breast milk?

Storage Time at Room Temperature:
 

60 degrees F	24 hours
66 degrees F to 72 degrees F	10 hours
79 degrees F	4 to 6 hours
86 degrees F to 100 degrees F	4 hours

Storage Time In the Refrigerator:

32 degrees F to 39 degrees F - Up to 8 days

Storage Time in Different Freezer Compartments:
 

Freezer contained within a refrigerator	Up to 2 weeks
Bottom, top mount, side-by-side or stand alone freezer	3 to 4 months
Deep Freeze with a constant 0 degrees F temperature	6 to 12 months

 
How do I thaw and use stored breast milk?

• Always make sure to check the date on the milk's container before using. 
• Do not use undated milk, or milk that has been stored too long. 
• Thaw frozen milk in the refrigerator or under cool, running water.
• Heat the milk under warm, running water and gently swirl the container to mix the milk.
• If warm water is not available, heat a pan of water on the stove.
• Once the water is warm, not boiling, remove the pan from the stove and place the milk container in the pan.
• Never warm the milk container directly on the stove.
• Never microwave breast milk because microwaves can cause dangerous hot spots that could burn you or a baby.
• Always test the temperature of the milk on the inside of your wrist before feeding it to a baby.
• The milk should feel warm, not hot.
• After thawing, milk should be stored in the refrigerator for no more than 24 hours.
• Never refreeze thawed milk.
• Throw away previously frozen milk that is not used within 24 hours. 

How do I transport breast milk?

• If you are transporting milk, such as from work to home, pack it in a cooler filled with ice.
• Do not leave the milk in a cooler for more than 24 hours. 

source: * www.breastfeeding.com/reading_room/fda_how_do_i_store_breast_milk.html

Milk Allergy Symptoms

Milk allergy symptoms to infants or children need to be identified, because it can be dangerous if the wrong perception, if a toddler has a milk allergy.
Symptoms of milk allergy , which differ from person to person, occur a few minutes to a few hours after drinking milk or eating milk products.

Immediately after consuming milk, signs and symptoms of a milk allergy might include:

• Hives
• Wheezing
• Vomiting

Signs and symptoms that may take more time to develop include:

• Diarrhea
• Abdominal cramps
• Coughing or wheezing
• Runny nose
• Watery eyes
• Itchy skin rash, often around the mouth
• Colic, in babies

Milk allergy to Anaphylaxis
Rarely, milk allergy can cause anaphylaxis, a life-threatening reaction that can narrow the airways and block breathing. If you or your child has a reaction to milk, tell your doctor about it no matter how mild the reaction was. Tests can help confirm a milk allergy, so you can take steps to avoid future and potentially worse reactions. Anaphylaxis is a medical emergency and requires treatment with an epinephrine (adrenaline) shot and a trip to the emergency room. Signs and symptoms start soon after consuming milk and can include:

• Constriction of airways, including a swollen throat that makes it difficult to breathe
• Facial flushing
• Itching
• Shock, with a marked drop in blood pressure

When to see doctor
See a doctor or allergist if you or your child experiences milk allergy symptoms shortly after consuming milk. If possible, see your doctor when the allergic reaction is occurring. This will help the doctor make a diagnosis. Seek emergency treatment if you or your child develops any signs or symptoms of anaphylaxis.

source: http://www.mayoclinic.com

Meal Menus to Keep Blood Sugar Levels (Diabetes)

 People with high blood sugar shall set meal menus to keep blood sugar levels.
For people with diabetes, keeping blood sugar levels is a must. The key to keeping your diet or the diet. One diet that can reduce the symptoms of type-2 diabetes is the Pritikin diet. Is it true, this diet can lower blood sugar levels in just three weeks?

Diabetes diet is low-fat, or no fat at all. But do not equate this with a vegetarian diet, because fish intake was legalized.

In the first three days on the diet, the stomach seemed uncomfortable. But then, the stomach will return to normal. Proven within a week, blood sugar levels may fall to 7 percent, and reduced the weight hinngga 4.5 kg. For maximum results, with sufficient and regular exercise, at least three times a week.

Diabetes diet guide:

* Chew vegetables and fruits as much as possible. But we must restrict enjoy juice, one cup every day. Therefore, to increase the sugar content of sugar in the blood.

* Intake of fish is better than red meat. The recommended portion of your palm. Another intake may be an option is the other protein sources such as beans.

* Routine exercise. Exercise an hour a day, helping to reduce insulin levels. If done regularly, at least three times a week, can keep.

Signs of The Body Needs Vitamin Supplements

At some point our bodies need vitamins and nutritional supplements in times of inadequate food consumption needs of the body. When to take vitamin supplements? We know that vitamin supplement are not necessarily good in fact not required by the body. Therefore you need to know the signs of the body needs vitamin supplements.

Cases of vitamin deficiency cause problems if it happens in the long run. If the deficiency is long enough, there will be a deficiency disease. Examples of simple cases of vitamin C deficiency disease is bleeding gums.

Many of us who actually are near the borderline vitamin B12 deficiency. Examples of diseases due to vitamin deficiency is anemia that can be detected through a simple blood test. Prior anemia occurs, vitamin B12 deficiency can also cause depression, confusion, and other symptoms of mental illness.
Here are the signs you are on the borderline vitamin deficiency:

- Rarely eating fresh fruits and vegetables, while both natural food is the best source of vitamins and minerals.

- In the long time experience severe stress or fatigue due to frequent gentle work. In times of stress, our body has a vitamin deficiency. This is compounded by unhealthy eating patterns. Vitamin deficiency became more severe.

- Pain bronchitis or just surgery. At times like this we tend to lose your appetite. In these circumstances we need additional vitamins and minerals for a healthy return.

- Suffering from chronic diseases such as asthma and diabetes. Vitamin and mineral deficiencies can cause more severe illness. Asthmatics tend to be deficient in magnesium, while diabetics tend to lack vitamin C.
Chronic diseases change the way the body absorbs and uses vitamins and minerals. So need additional supplements.

- Pregnancy and lactation. In the state of pregnancy and breastfeeding, mothers need extra vitamins and minerals to split the baby.

- Suffering from depression. When depressed, we tend not to eat well. This can exacerbate depression as vitamin and mineral deficiencies can cause depression.

- Smoking. Because these unhealthy habits rob all our vitamins, especially vitamin C.