Thursday's Plantation & Burt's Bees review

Thursday's Plantation Tea Tree Oil (TTO) is like my Holy Grail. Why? It reduces the size, my redness and the pain of my pimple in about a day or depending on the size, 2-3 days and my face will only be left with light marks of the pimple was at. It's about RM40 and it is available at your local drugstore. For Malaysia, that would be Caring and Watson. If I am not mistaken, for the US that would be Walgreens and Walmart. :) Hope that helped. Also I think every pharmacy in Australia has this. 


This tea tree oil is 100% pure tea tree oil. One thing I like about this TTO is because it doesn't crack and dry out my skin. It's gentle and effective. Furthermore, it is available in 25ML. I love.


To use this TTO, start with using a clean finger. And slightly invert the TTO bottle so you can get some of the oil. Apply it the areas you have pimples or "upcoming" pimples.


Here are some list of the multi-uses of TTO:
1. Good for treating acne.
2. Treat Boils and Carbuncles.
3. Dandruff and lice.
4. Toenail fungus.
5. Bad breath, inflamed gums and plague. (Mix 3 drops of TTO into a cup of warm water and viola! It can be used as a mouth wash. Also, you can add a drop of TTO to your toothpaste before brushing your teeth.
6. Disinfecting things.
7. Clear blockage of nasal passage.


The list goes on and on.... 


Okay, enough of the gory details already! :P 


BURT'S BEES BLEMISH STICK

On the other hand, I previously tried the Burt's Bees (BB) blemish stick. It was effective but it stung, a little. It sort of felt like ants bite. It cost about RM50 and the amount was 7.6ML. It's not so worth it compared to the TTO from Thursday's Plantation. Furthermore, it was a bit unhygienic because it came in a roller form. 


BURT'S BEES Natural Acne Solutions Targeted Spot Treatment 

Well, this was my second purchase after the BB Blemish stick. Yes it was more hygienic, but more pricey. Similarly, it also stung like the BB Blemish Stick. It cost RM65, if I am not mistaken. :( My pocket is burning. This is for 7.5ML for RM65. No, it wasn't worth it for me. 

Alas, my Thursday's Plantation is my knight in shinning... oil? Lol.


P.S - Products are more expensive in Malaysia because of the exchange currency, so for those in the overseas, the products I have mentioned might be more cheaper for you girls/guys. :) 


Ciao for now! XOXO.

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BURT'S BEES review

I purchased another one of their products. *Smiles* It is the Burt's Bees Peach & Willowbark, Deep Pore Scrub. It is a exfoliant that unclog pores and follicles. Willowbark extract is a natural source of BHA which work as a natural exfoliant. You can find out more from the (BURT'S BEES) website 


Personally, I don't use this scrub as much as I do with another exfoliant. I actually prefer chemical exfoliant instead of physical exfoliant. This BB's peach exfoliant is good because it helps me to minimise my upcoming pimples that are slowly showing on the surface of my skin. I will apply more than a dime size and scrub my face for roughly 30 seconds before I leave this on as long as I can 10 minutes plus to reap its benefit.


After removing the exfoliant, my skin feels smooth and for me, it feels like my face is moisturised. I realised that a day later, the pimples that are suppose to be 'cystic'  - reduced in size, it's like getting a hammer and slamming it. Goodbye pimples! :P


Tata, see you soon.


Update 8/12/12: I am no longer using this product as I have found other alternatives to this. :) 

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BURT'S BEES review

At the same time when I bought the Burt's Bees Cream cleanser, I also purchased the Burt’s Bees Pomegranate and Soy Conditioner. First of all, I love the smell of it. It smells really sweet, not sickeningly sweet. :) Heavenly.

This product is said to make your hair more volumed. I have long thick and limp hair, so I pick this up to give it a try. If I'm not mistaken, it cost about RM50. Natural product is worth the price, right? :P I'm not really sure myself. :x

This conditioner leaves my hair soft and fragrant. I find that my hair doesn't tangle when I comb through it with a wide tooth comb. My hair feels more volumed, soft and silky. :) 

After shampooing, I wash my hair and I squeeze out the excess water from my hair. Then, I apply a dime size of the conditioner to the ends of my hair. I find that massaging it into my scalps promote dandruff. Therefore, I just apply to the ends of my hair and tie it into a bun while resuming to shower my body. The longer you wait, the better the condition of your hair.

For me, I don't usually blow dry my hair because it leaves my  hair rough and damaged. I usually prop myself on a sofa while letting my fan do the drying work while I lazily flip through a magazine. When my hair is about 60% dry, I take the Body Shop Wide Tooth Comb and comb it through my locks, untangling the stubborn knots. You will notice after using any type of conditioner, your hair won't be so stubbornly tangled. :) It should pass smoothly through your comb.

If you still feel your hair is easily tangled, you could try to apply a leave-in conditioner for your hair to absorb more nutritious benefits. Personally, I give myself a hair mask once a week so that my hair stays nice and  healthy. 

Do remember that too much is no good. :) That's it! Hope you enjoy your day and remember to smile. Beauty comes from deep within! 

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BURT'S BEES review

Today I would like to talk about BURT'S BEES Soap Bark & Chamomile Deep Cleansing Cream. I bought it about RM60 (Yes, I am a Malaysian) , 4-5 months ago. I was tired of feeling guilty buying products with a lot of chemical ingredients that I didn't know of, so I thought why not try something more "natural"? This product has a cream consistency and it smells really nice. 

Tips on how to use it:

1. First, wet your whole face. (Be sure to pull up your hair, you don't want your hair to have some of the cleanser by accident).

2. Wipe your face with a piece of paper towel or a cloth. (I prefer to use paper towel because it is more hygienic)

3. Press a dime size of the cleanser and dot it on your forehead and cheeks. And massage them while spreading the product. You'll feel a  tingly sensation. Wash your face.

4. Finish off with your favourite toner.

The smell of this product is awesome, it's like a pick-me-up in the morning. It magically makes me feel more awake. I have combination skin/oily so, this product help me with the tightness around my cheeks, leaving my cheeks feeling smooth. But, it also cleans my T-zone area, leaving my face soft and supple. 

Before trying out the tips I listed above, I actually tried wetting my face and just applying the product all over my face. I found that the water actually makes the product a little too watery to spread evenly on my face. It even went to my eyes! Did I mention my eyes didn't feel that nice with the tingly minty sensation? 

Sometimes I leave this cleanser on for 10 minutes plus just to get more of its benefit. It's like a mini mask for me. My face feels more clean and supple after washing. :) I'm still using it till today.


Enjoy! 

Talk to you soon, beauty diary!

Update 8/12/12: I am no longer using this cleanser as I really like my Esmeria Cleanser. 

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