Battle of organic insect repellents

On July 25th, 2010 by hbgeek | 3 Comments | Posted in Go Organic, health

Protect your child and yourselves from dengue-carrying mosquitoes and other insects by using these organic and natural insect repellents. Even adults can use these products because its safer and natural unlike those DEET-containing insect repellents. Studies have shown the harmful effects of DEET in our bodies, imagine applying DEET-containing products im our skin! Now, we can all put our worries aside because more and more manufacturers/entrepreneurs are leaning towards natural products.

The three organic/natural products I’ve tried and tested for myself are Indigo Baby’s Shoo Fly Don’t Bother Me, Giga Baby’s Lemon-scented Baby Insect Repellant Spray and Messy Bessy’s insect repellent.

Indigo Baby Shoo Fly Don't Bother Me

Indigo Baby (http://indigomanila.multiply.com/)

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Detox foot pads from Saizen

On July 24th, 2010 by hbgeek | 1 Comment | Posted in health

Saizen has recently opened a new branch in Trinoma inside True Value. I got excited for everything Japanese so I immediately went inside and browsed through their products. One thing that caught my attention in the Health and Beauty section is the variety of detox foot pads available for only Php 85 each. I’m familiar with these detox foot pads because my mother used a similar product before called Kinotakara pads, also from Japan, and believes on the efficacy of the product.

Detox foot pads or foot patches are used to cleanse the body from toxins and wastes through the principle of reflexology. Our feet has the most nerve endings and reflex points and is therefore the best part to use the sap sheets. Overnight, the foot pads will purify the body. It relieves fatigue, joint pains, migraines, headaches, promotes better sleep and relieves the body of heavy metals. My mother used these foot pads before to get rid of her arthritis and it worked.

I bought 2 samples of the detox pads or sap sheets and use this on my husband Jeff aka my guinea pig.

Detox foot pads/sap sheets

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Dulcofiber with Smart Fiber launch at the Glass Garden

On June 3rd, 2010 by hbgeek | 4 Comments | Posted in Events and product launch, health

Last Friday I was invited to a fiber product launch at the Glass Garden in Pasig City courtesy of Nuffnang. The event piqued my interest after receiving a potted plant as an invitation and an indication that it’s going to be a health-related event.

Angel Jacob hosted the Dulcofiber launch

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How to get rid of back acne or bacne

On May 15th, 2010 by hbgeek | 3 Comments | Posted in Skin care

I’m blessed with clear skin even on my puberty days, on my face that is. But as the cliche goes, nobody’s perfect and so is my skin. I had back acne or bacne since high school days. Hence, wearing backless gowns during prom nights is a no-no for me because I’m too conscious with the pimple marks at my back. Years passed and I just carried on with wearing clothes hiding my back, even my swimsuits must be closed at the back part.

how to treat back acne/bacne

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Contest: Lauren’s Giveaway worth nearly £100

On April 16th, 2010 by hbgeek | 2 Comments | Posted in Contest giveaways and freebies

Woot! Another giveaway, and this one’s big! As Lauren of Lauren’s Dressing Room would quote it, it’s a GIGANTIC giveaway. A way of saying thank you to all the followers of her blog. Take a look at the things to be won:

Lauren's Gigantic giveaway prizes

Here’s a list of prizes at stake:

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Contest: Korean Beauty Products Giveaway from Lizz

On April 10th, 2010 by hbgeek | 1 Comment | Posted in Contest giveaways and freebies

Korean beauty products surely gained a cult following here in the Philippines, starting from their BB creams, there’s a lot more Korean beauty products to try. I surely went gaga over Etude House products and now, I’m experimenting with other Korean brands too. Perfect timing because Lizz is having her April giveaway contest, a generous lot of Korean beauty products:

Korean beauty products giveaway

Etude House nail polish in my favourite pink shade; Etude House Total Age Repair  Toner, Emulsion and Essence (travel sized); Innis Free Green Tea Pure Essence and Serum (2 vials each), Innis Free Green Tea Cream and Cleansing Foam (1 trial pack each), SkinFood Wipes, a gorgeous Nature Republic 2010 calendar (it’s got Rain on every page!), an Etude House fan, Tony Moly BB Cream (2 packs), Missha BB Cream remover (2 packs), and some lovely Sooyohan face cream (3 packs).

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Venus and Mars Lulur Soap – a review

On April 8th, 2010 by hbgeek | 1 Comment | Posted in Beauty product reviews, Go Organic, Skin care

I ordered Venus and Mars Lulur soap together with the Emu Mineral Lip Butter Tints. I’ve been wanting to try this soap ever since it was first launched in VnM’s Multiply shop but I find it impractical to order only just one soap. Fortunately, I was able to try this soap last month.

Venus and Mars Lulur Soap

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Ilog Maria products: Honey Propolis Shampoo and Royal Jelly Hair Oil

On April 1st, 2010 by hbgeek | 2 Comments | Posted in Beauty product reviews, Go Organic, Hair care

In my quest of organic shampoo, I tried using Honey Propolis shampoo from Ilog Maria. I’m also searching for a cure to my greying damaged hair due to consecutive years of hair rebonding. I wanted my hair to be free of chemicals by cutting it short and then use organic and natural hair products. After using Human Heart Nature shampoo and conditioner, I explored other options and found that Ilog Maria can now be ordered online.

Honey Propolis Shampoo, 275 grams, Php 154.00

Ilog Maria Honey Propolis Shampoo

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Pureglow Emu Mineral Lip Butter Tints – a review

On March 23rd, 2010 by hbgeek | 1 Comment | Posted in Beauty product reviews, make-up

Venus and Mars has come a long way from just selling emu oil-based soaps, they now have emu-oil based cosmetics and a mineral make-up line called Pureglow. I’m a fan of their Emu Lip Detox, a lip balm that does not contain petroleum jelly, but still keeps my dry lips moisturized throughout the day. Venus and Mars’s sister site, Pureglow, made the Lip Detox even better with Emu Mineral Lip Butter Tints.

Pureglow Emu Mineral Lip Butter Tints

Break free from chemicals! Give your lips the authentic, lavish pampering it has always wanted. Made out of the finest essential oils, lips will surely be younger-looking in no time. There’s nothing more it could ever ask. Not at all heavy on the lips!

Ingredients: EMU Oil, Castor Bean Oil, Almond Oil, Carnauba Wax, Mica, Peppermint, Beeswax, Vitamin E Oil

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Watsons haul

On March 21st, 2010 by hbgeek | 2 Comments | Posted in Beauty products, Skin care

I’m on an anything-beauty-related-buying-mode lately, blame it to Etude House hehe. I don’t hoard make-ups though, more on skin care like facial masks, organic soaps, BB creams, hair products and also perfumes and fragrances. A recent visit to Watsons at Mall of Asia made me discover that there are already a lot of facial masks available, mostly made from Korea, this is facial lovin’.

The most talked about brand in Femalenetwork.com is Purederm so I looked for the Strawberry Yogurt Pack, unfortunately they don’t have stocks. I decided to sample other sheet masks and wash-off masks also from Purederm.

1. Lavender Collagen Mask, Olive Collagen Mask, Green Tea Collagen Mask – Php 49.75

Purederm Collagen Masks

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