Myra Holistic Skin Care

Yesterday, I've written in this post how I take care of my skin.
But of course, no matter how much we physically take care of our skin, if we don't do something from within, our efforts will be wasted.

And to get that effortless "lit form within" glow, Myra came up with the Holistic Skin Care approach which I totally believe in!  (The reason why I'm Blogging about this so passionately!)

First things first, I got this care package and totally get what message Myra is trying to send out.

To care of our skin from within, here's a simple checklist for you to keep in mind ---

• Sleep - as much as I wanted to say sleeping 4 hours a day is enough, it isn't!  And it showed when I gave birth to Baby AMW!  My skin turned sallow and pimples are spurting out here and there.  True as they say that the entire body goes into a repair mode when we snooze, if we don't have enough sleep, well I guess it shows why my skin isn't as healthy as it used to be!
  Tip from Myra: to make mornings less of a drag, try setting a wake-up time that's a multiple of 90 minutes.  This is the length of the average sleep cycle so you will wake up with beautiful morning!
• Exercise - regular exercise DOES help score healthy skin!  I've been to the stage of being really active with both cardio workout and strength training and I remembered how my skin looked back then!  Exercise can definitely cleanse your skin from the inside!  So yes, I must not make an excuse on how busy my schedule is, I should squeeze in at least 15-30 minutes of exercise a day!
• Hydrate - this has always been a "tested" secret in keeping skin healthy and glowing.  I sometimes finish a full work day without drinking a drop of water, I know that's bad so I'm definitely using the KOR bottle to remind me wherever I go to drink my needed amount of water!
• Eat Well - Thankfully, this, I've been doing well!  If you follow me on Instagram, I cook our meals most of the time and I make sure to use fresh ingredients so we don't always settle for take-aways!
• Take Vitamin E -  Vitamin E as it is rich in anti-oxidants which help boost my skin from within and it helps stop skin-damaging, free radicals from stealing life from my sales and best of all?  It helps repair damaged cells and works hard to protect the healthy ones!

How to Get Good Skin (Shower Edition)

You probably have an idea on what I use on my face, body, hands and feet based on the products I review each day.  But what do I really use when I take a shower?  What do I do to protect my skin keeping it (as much as possible) healthy and smooth?

Okay, I've thought about this post so many times and I get a bit overwhelmed because I just have so many bath products!  Blame the "Beauty Blogger" in me.  To keep this post simple and straightforward, I will divide this post into Hair Care, Body Care and so on so that ...you won't think I'm using too many products!  *laughs* 

No judging okay? 

To start off, it helps to make your "shower room", "bathing area", "comfort room" (depends on how you call it) as comfortable as possible.  Why?  Because it is actually a place where you get the ULTIMATE ME time!  Not unless you always take shower with another person *winks winks*  Okay, back to R-rating!  Shower time is like the ultimate "rest" for me especially now that I'm a mommy!  So make each shower experience worth it and your skin will also thank you for it!

To give you an idea on the products I use for my body, here's an "overview".  By the way, I have a total of 3 racks and this one, I call my "Body Rack" (Body rock!)

To start off, keep in mind that I change products every now and then but the "basics" will always be there.  What are my basics? 

AMW Reports: TW Steel #WhyNotBoth Event

Are you team slim or oversized watch?
I used to be a team slim but ever since I saw bulky watches turning out to be more fashionable nowadays, I'm actually leaning on to the bulky watches but of course, the "bulkiness" has its limits!  Though I'm not a petite person, my wrist and hands are almost the same as a petite person (okay, that's too much information) but you get the drift when it comes to me choosing my watches!

And let's not forget the fact that I'm born with a dad who loves watches dearly, I got his watch-loving genes so I am very particular in investing on watches that I like and making sure I can use them on various occasions!  

That's why when it comes to watches ranging Php15,000 above, I make sure I can wear them as often as I can and choosing an oversized watch may be cute but may not work for formal events!  

That's when TW Steel, the Big in Oversized Watches company says: "Why Not Both?"

I knew about TW Steel years ago when I visited their Podium Boutique.  I was searching for a nice, not so overly expensive watch as a gift for my brother.  As much as I would love to give him TW Steel, the slim line aren't available back then and my brother has small wrist as well and prefers slim watches!  

Finally, this Dutch Brand created a Slim Line range which comprised of 10 executions, available only in 45mm dimension with the choice of steel or A-grade PVD rose gold plated cases.  And of course, the beauty is not only on the exterior but TW Steel is a beauty inside as well!  All models utilize a Miyota 1S13 slim movement!  All models of the Slim Line Collection are embellished with sapphire crystals.

TW1300 to TW1305 (SRP Php18,000) sport a stylish turn edge leather croco-print strap

TW1306 and TW1307 (SRP Php21,000) features steel bracelets

 

AMW Reviews: Glamglow Thirstymud Hydrating Treatment

When it comes to face mask, I usually go for sheets because they are very easy and convenient to use and non-messy at all!  Now let's talk about "mud" treatment, doesn't that sound too messy?  Too tedious to apply on face and you wish for someone professional to apply them for you?

I hear you!

Not with GlamGlow!  I have to be honest with you, I was given this product as a press sample and let's be honest, I was a bit wary to use this because mud mask is definitely not my thing so I actually left this on my table for quite awhile and wish the product would come up with a review of its own (laughs!) 

Yes, I've tried Glamglow Youth Mud and like the results but I would still highly prefer it for my readers with oily skin!  Though Youth Mud did great in terms of brightening and "tightening", I feel like I needed something more to address the issue of dryness!  

Just when I needed hydration the most, the week Baby AMW was fuzzy due to teething (again), I spent sleepless nights taking care of him instead of my skin, so again, my used to be soft and supple skin went back to it's flaky state!  I had to call for help!

Then I took a quick glance at the aqua blue packaging of GlamGlow and it got me at "THIRSTYMUD HYDRATING TREATMENT".

Without any second thoughts, I gave it a try and I've been doing this treatment for the next 3 weeks (2x a week) and I'm ready to share my thoughts!

Glamglow says ---

A nondrying hydration mask to deliver instant, extreme hydration.

THIRSTYMUD™ uses the newest, most advanced, and extreme hydration active technologies. It moisturizes, restores, replenishes, and calms the skin. Dewdration™ boosts and locks in moisture for a dewy and youthful result while HydraPack™ leaves skin with an instant silky, soft, and supple feel. GreenEnergy™ smooths and energizes the skin, giving you a healthy-looking, glowing complexion

What it is formulated WITHOUT:

• Parabens
• Sulfates
• Phthalates

AMW Reports: ARTDECO Jungle Fever Collection Launch

I haven't visited an ARTDECO booth for the longest time!  The last was when I purchased their Eyeshadow Primer as a gift to my Blogger friend from abroad.  

When I got an invite to take a peek on their newest collection called the Jungle Fever, I immediately said yes because I have always been a fan of anything that has to do with "bronzing".  Quick tip to my fellow makeup enthusiasts!  Bronzing powders are instant "Goddess" to all of us!  I have discovered how much I love bronzers when I gave birth and stayed at home for a year and I look almost pale and ....ahmm..lifeless!  *laughs*  So yeah, there must be something exciting from the brand and indeed, I wasn't wrong..I'm never wrong!  *bwahahaha*

The event was held at The Glass Door and upon arrival, the collection grabbed my attention right away!  With prints of exotic flowers and wild animals, ARTDECO didn't call this a Jungle Fever collection for nothing!

But before I talk further about the makeup included in this collection, I eyed a canvass with a sketch of a portrait.  My fellow Bloggers and I were joking around on how much we would like to leave the room because we definitely aren't ready to showcase our artistic side...because we feel like..there's NONE at the moment!