Empties June 2013

Aside from samples and freebies, this batch of empties includes some of my staple everyday vitamins. :)

Vitamins included here are my trial pack of Ascorbic Acid, Sensedol for mild gingivitis, United Homes Iron for lactating and pregnant women and prevention of anemia. Aside from medicines that we take, we have medicines to apply. Just like the two empty tubes of Cortisan that i constantly have an extra or two, for babes bum rashes and open wounds, scars and pimples. That, I proved effect. A small travel size Sunflower ointment too. I just can't believe I still am in love with this magic bottle all throughout my life! It's vintage! And the minty smell is nostalgic - to me!

Oral hygiene empties include a travel size red Close Up and Colgate's' Optical White. Shampoos I'm finally done with are the Avon Natural's Black Shine 2-in-1 Shampoo and Conditioner in black sesame & bhringra for black hair which smells so good although I'm not really donning a super black hair, this was like my 4th or 5th empty bottle!

Black Beauty Crystal anti dandruff shampoo that manage irritated, flaking and itchy scalp due to dandruff. I'm not a dandruff person, I'm more of the oily hair kinda of girl so I wouldn't be buying this line of Black Beauty unless the problem arises.  Good thing about it is that aside from it "heals' the scalp,it nourishes and keeps hair silky smooth. So next time, i'll remember crystal is for dandruff. Makes sense huh?

A sample size of oilatum that I talked about awhile back.  A small pack of Purity cotton and a travel-friendly hand gel from Pure Gel in frost berry scent. I would reuse the rubber lace again because its cute and functional.

Do you have empties for the month of June? Have you tried any of my June empties?

Stiefel Oilatum

"Seal Babies' Skin with Moisture from Oilatum Emollient Bar"
Got several sample bars from different events that I've attended like BDJ Box (#so glad I've passed the moisturized skin test on their booth) and Mommy Mundo's MOTF, and I must say, my baby's skin is soft and smooth! :)

- gently cleanses without drying

 - moisturizes and protects

-suitable for children & infants

This bar of moisturizing soap is not a stranger to me. My mom used to use this with us when we were little to avoid that rough dry skin that commercial bars usually has plus, we (my siblings and I) are prone to eczema, it is also the reason why I itch fast when using drying soap.

 Bath emollients are widely prescribed by doctors to treat eczema. They are formulated to work with water to rehydrate and moisturise the skin. The water penetrates the skin and is then sealed in by the emollient, which creates a protective barrier. A bath emollient is convenient to use, and is the ideal choice for all-over dry skin treatment. Oilatum disperses in the bath water (unlike ordinary bath oils which can form a film on the surface) to give you an inviting, milky bath. It rehydrates the skin, helps protect against further drying, and soothes irritation. It also cleanses the skin, so you do not need to use soap.

This bar is kinda slippery and bubbles fast, with a pH of almost 7, whilst negative ions from the foams attract the positive ions of oil and dirt, it wouldn't irritate the skin.  (ha! I remember my good old engineering chemistry 2 at night - the fun laboratory ans all :D *insert inside joke here) Back on the topic,  it wouldn't irritate the skin, it actually gives the skin a moisturized finish as explained above. I had been on the search for additional bath goodies for my babe and after having this with J&J milk bath, I could say that it didn't fail me, and it actually satisfied me (as a mom) more than I could hope for that I decided to just consume the rest of J&J and stick with this new-found bath love plus Physiogel cleanser. And if this is oh-so-good with my babe's sensitive skin then it would not hurt, if mom's skin would (taste and feel) benefit from it too! :D the result in the long run is like reaping an investment for the future self, it is well worth it :)

I have more stiefel products to try to and share like the cleanser and moisturizer but for now check out Stiefel Spectraban 60 - a really high-end sun screen!

First BDJ BOX Beauty Social

Welcome back from a looong extended vacation! I was supposed to post this before the holiday, but what the heck - accident do happen - long story short, we're back and I'll try to burn the keyboard and publish several posts right before I start designing again. *crossing fingers. :)

As a breastfeeding mom, I hesitated to join this event, thinking I can’t handle babe while strolling around, he might cry - or worse poop (now could i handle that, ey?) and people enjoying the event might get irritated. But a day before the deadline, the girly girl in me gave in! :P With a little help and push from my girly girl family as well, they promised to help carry babe around and my hubby has a project site inspection -  in Tondo, Manila – and volunteered to drop us at Mall of Asia on his way. So, through that arrangement, I pre-register all of us! :P

This is the first BDJ Box Social Event and I am excited on what is in store, for sure it will be a fun-filled event just like the past belle de jour events I've attended like -

Limitless

Take Flight

BDJ Rendezvouz - Breaking Free

If you wanna see more about my Belle de Jour events and reviews click here.

We arrived before 1pm, fortunately its babe's siesta time after nursing. We put him in his stroller and secure him first before entering the atrium - just in time for our reserved talk with the Beauty Ministry! :P

I am so thankful that the event was held inside the mall given that my babe is sleeping, I won't worry about him sweating his back. :)