Sleep mask + sounds

Hello lovelies,

I think I am becoming a tape recorder by continously apologising for being missing in action. But still, I am sorry... I will do my best to post on a weekly basis. If I can't, I will post every fortnight. Thank you so much for your patience. 

Without further ado, I shall be discussing about sleeping mask. The sleeping mask that I am using is called the Ecotool sleep mask. 

I am a very sensitive sleeper, I wake up easily from my sleep just by the slightest sound and light. It takes roughly 10-30 minutes for me to actually fall asleep. 

I wished someone told me that a sleeping mask was extremely helpful. I couldn't comprehend why would people use sleeping masks on the airplane or I see ladies using it in movies. And about 2 years ago, I discovered that having a sleeping mask really MAKES the world of a difference. It can't completely shield out the light emitted but it somehow reduces the total impact. 

If you're a light sleeper like me, I recommend you to try any sleeping mask of your choice. 

If I am not mistaken, I got this particular one for less than RM 25. Currently, I have three of them. The first one lasted me about a year (I shall explain why it lasted for such a short amount of time in "Pointers #3") 

Why I adore it so much...
1. Very soft (made from 30% cotton and 70% bamboo)
2. Washable
I get pretty frustrated when I have a sleeping mask that is not washable. 
This is because after a week of using it, your face's natural oils, dirt and bacteria would be deposited on the mask. And... that's really unhygienic. 

3. For those eco-friendly people, bamboo is earth friendly as it has a low impact on the earth's resources which is a plus point. 

Some pointers:
1. If possible, get a cotton or cloth sleeping mask so that you are able to wash it.
2. Wash your mask on a weekly basis. I recommend getting two of them so that you can rotate your usage.
3. Please please hand wash it. Avoid putting it into the washing machine as the elastic will loosen and it causes the mask to fall out when you're sleeping. And you don't want that, right? 

The downside of this mask is that..
1. It doesn't completely block out the light like the mask made from synthetic plastic or other materials. 

However I find that having a soft cotton mask is able to make up for that. I find that the plastic ones are very uncomfortable and how am I going to wash it properly if it's plastic? 

Earplugs
The reason why I prefer cotton earplugs to those you get from the drugstore is because, cotton earplugs are much more softer and doesn't feel uncomfortable as the synthetic earplugs. Also, I noticed that the synthetic ones are easily ripped when you constantly use it (or maybe it's just in my case...) 

Cotton earplugs are soft, comfortable and a cotton square is extremely cheap and easy to find. 

And if you have a tendency to lose items quickly, cotton earplugs are easily replaced without much cost. :) 

For those have sharp and sensitive hearing like me, please enjoy a mini tutorial on how to DIY cotton earplugs. 

Get a cotton square

Half your cotton square

Take the half of your cotton square (the quarter) and half it again. You now have (1/8) of it. 

Make two balls out of your 1/8th cotton square. :) 

Viola! There you have it. I hope that you enjoyed this post and please let me know in the comments below if you have any reviews you would like me to cover. I shall see you again soon.

"Never let your fears make your decisions. You make them" - Amanda Yap

XOXO,

Your bangs & shampooing

 

Bonjour mes amis!

For those bangs/fringe lovers out there, this is for you.

I don't know if you do know but frequent shampooing isn't good for your hair. It strips away the natural oils from your hair and causes it to be dry and brittle.

I wish someone told me  this a long time ago, I only realised this golden truth about a year ago. Ever since then, my hair is really happy with the change. 

I shampoo my hair every other day and I have bangs. I realised that by having bangs, I'm more prone to getting breakouts around my forehead area. I shampoo my bangs on days that I don't wash my hair completely. 

So girls, try it out and let me know!

"Negativity becomes a habit, just the same as positivity, the difference is the amount of belief you hold in your self" - Leon Brown.

XOXO,

Oral hygeine

It's the morning and you have not-so-great-smelling breath even after brushing your teeth, what do you do?


First, scrape your tongue with your a tongue scraper (picture on the above). You'll see a gunk of yellow stuff from last night. That's the gunk that causes your breath to smell and you don't want that. My tongue scrapper for RM10 for 2, if I'm not mistaken. I got mine at Guardian (pharmacy), it's pretty economical. :)

I only scrape my tongue in the morning because I don't see any visible gunk before retiring for bed. You guys could try to scrape it in the night to see if there's any. Remember to scrape lightly!

Next, use hydrogen peroxide as a mouth rinse. You can get it from the pharmacy or drugstore. Mine has 6% hydrogen peroxide content. Dilute 1 teaspoon with 250ml (water bottle size) of water. I use glass bottle to prevent any reaction from happening between the hydrogen peroxide and the plastic.  I got mine for RM15 for 450ml if I'm not mistaken.

I don't use the conventional mouth rinse because it's really expensive when compared to 1 teaspoon of hydrogen peroxide to make a 250ml mouth rinse. Furthermore, mouth rinse like Listerine has many colourful variations and that makes me really uncomfortable. 

What kind of chemicals do they use to achieve such pretty colours? 
Do I know what am I using?
What if I swallow it without noticing?
How many chemicals do they put inside?


So here's my take on oral hygiene. Remember to drink plenty of water throughout the day. I noticed that if I drink more water, my breath is pretty alright. :)


Take care.

"If you change the way you look at the world, the world will look at your change"  - Amanda

Love,
  

Hair mask

Hello darlings!

Ever had those days when you run through your hair with your fingers and wished that your hair could be smoother than it is?

I personally dislike chemical hair mask as they chemical laden. They make my hair temporarily soft and rely too much on it in the long run.

I love yogurt. Consuming it and using it. It's really good for you. It helps in digestion, which is vital for a clear skin. I have made a post about yogurt face mask. Check it out (here).

Use yogurt as your hair mask. It's amazing. I usually use it once a week and leave it on as long as I can (30mins - 1 hour) while watching TV and etc. 

Get a bowl with 3-4 tablespoons of yogurt. The amount depends on your hair type and length. Mine is medium length, thick in amount and fine in texture. 

Before application, lightly dampen your hair a little. And just apply the yogurt on your hair. Make sure you concentrate on the ends of your hair and the scalp region. Leave it on for 15 mins to an hour. I definitely recommend an hour. Wash your hair with water, shampoo your hair twice to get rid of any excess yogurt.

Don't worry about getting dandruff when you're using yogurt. In fact, my dandruff is reduced when I use it. 

Your hair would smell a little sour. So I do recommend you to apply it during weekends or anytime when you aren't going out later on. :)

Yogurt..

• Is a gentle cleanser
• Is good for dandruff
• Promotes hair growth
• Keeps your hair smooth, soft and shiny
• Reduces tangles in hair
• Good for digestion

Basically, it is very beneficial for your hair. :)

If there's any left over, just smear it on your skin or do double duty and apply it as a face mask.It works wonders.

"The greatest revolution in our generation is the discovery that human beings, by changing the inner attitudes of their minds, can change the outer aspects of their lives". - William James

Until next time, darlings. ;)

XOXO,

Hair update and review

Hello beauties! I have absolutely missed blogging and so here's a wonderful post for you. :)

This post would be discussing about my hair regime and products I have stopped and started using. I would also be giving a short description and review of the products. 

Please do check out in a couple of days for an update on my face regime. 

Be warned because it's going to be a long post down below.

I have stopped using Asience shampoo as my big bottle of it ran out. Personally, after finishing the whole bottle - I don't really like it to use it as my staple hair product in the long run. I actually only use this shampoo when I want to wash off the yogurt mask that I applied beforehand.

I'm the kind of person that doesn't use products in a long run, unless I really love it and I really see the results I want from it. If you're interested in the product, please check out the post (here). However, I love the Asience's conditioner. It leaves my hair so smooth and silky. I have been wanting to get another for quite some time now. 

I will after I finish my Tresseme Salon Silk Conditioner. My thoughts on Tresseme? It does a good job in making my hair smooth and silky. The bottle is huge and it lasted me for about 6 months or even more. However, I am quite uneasy with the amount of chemical ingredients in the product. I would not buy this again if I had more money to splurge on organic and natural products. :)

The current shampoo I have been using is the Esmeria Organics Frequent Use Shampoo. Check out my review (here). I really like that it is natural, organic and I know what am I using on my head. It makes me feel much more at ease. The skin is the largest part of my organ and whatever I put on it will be absorbed into my body, somehow. 

It would be absolutely fabulous if the price of it was much more affordable. It cost RM 40 currently and it comes with a conditioner (which I wasn't so lucky to purchase before they made this packaging). Personally, for me I am not willing to spend RM40 for a shampoo that is going to last me a maximum of 2-3 months (while switching with other shampoos). Also, the consistency of this shampoo is in really liquid form and this causes me to finish it pretty fast.

I would purchase this shampoo again if I had the money to splurge on it. However, during the meantime - I would use this shampoo less frequently to save it so I can use for a longer time. :)

The second current would be the Organic Selections Rosemary & Kakadu Plum Shampoo. I would be doing a more in depth review on this shampoo alone in the future.  Seriously, I wouldn't buy if it was RM 49 but it was on 30% discount at RM 34.30 - so I thought why not? 

I would say that this product does the job naturally. One thing I realised about natural products is that it doesn't have a great cleaning power compared to a generic shampoo in the drugstore. It could be because that natural shampoos doesn't produce as much suds thus making me think that it doesn't clean as well. 

Overall, it does a good job in cleaning my hair and it smells really pleasant. I have been using it since the month of June while switching it up with 2 other shampoos. I am still at 1/8 of the bottle.  

As for conditioner I have currently been using, it would be the Organic Selections Rosemary & Kakadu Plum Conditioner. Likewise, the natural conditioners have a less obvious effect on immediate smoothness and silkiness compared to drugstore brands. It bothers me to think that the list of chemical ingredients has enough strength to make my hair feel smooth, detangle and shiny after immediate application. That was one of the reasons why I switched to natural products in the first place. 

It does make my hair smooth and supple after air-drying it. I would repurchase this with the shampoo if there's another discount. If there isn't, I would not. That would be a long time from now before I finish it anyway. ;) 

I hope you guys enjoy my review and update. I do apologise for my on and off posting. :) I will do my best to post on a weekly basis. Please do take care and drink plenty of water. I don't know about you guys, but the weather these days fluctuate in my area. Take care and I shall talk to you guys again real soon. :)

" Happiness depends upon ourselves"  - Aristotle

With love,