How long should we keep our makeups?

I was so shocked to know the real answers to all these. I dumped quite a fair bit of my cosmetics today. So how about you? When was the last time you dumped those lipsticks, blushers...? For those cosmetics that did not indicate expiry date, it is best that you jot it down so that you can estimate the lifespan of your cosmetics.

~Lipsticks

So far lipsticks is one of the make-up that have longest life-span. Lipsticks cannot be kept more than 2 years. It is very easy to distinguish when to throw away lipsticks and one should stop using to prevent any side effects. You should stop using the lipstick when it taste or smell waxy.

~Powder

Some as long as three years because most powders don't have water.

~Liquid Foundation/Cream Foundation

One year. If it is unopened, it can be kept for maximum 2 years. If the smell or texture starts to change, it is time to buy a new one.

~Mascara

Mascara have the shortest lifespan. 3months to 6 months. ( I was so sad when i heard this and i dumped quite a few today, heartpain, sobz..sobz). As our eyes are the most delicate and sensitive, so it is best to discard it after 3-6 months because every time when we use the mascara, we are contaminating it because our eyes are warm and wet and this can cause bacteria

~Eye Shadows

A year. 2 years for those unopened. If color or smells change, same thing "Throw away".

~Eye Cream

3 - 6 Months.

So is it time for you to clear your old cosmetics? Get rid of those that you should...

Flickr Photos

Hahaha.... I am so proud that i learnt to link Flickr Photos to my blog. Sounded stupid right? But it was an achievement to a new blogger like me.. HeeHee. :) Please browse my photos and give comments too. All my photos are on the right.

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Collagen

Do you drink collagen? Recently I bought a new brand of collagen, Meiji Amino Collagen and it is from Japan. It cost about $58sgd after 10% discount from watson. I am going to give it a try since my friend told me is good but it can only last for 28days. Sobz....

I used to eat this brand call Matrix from Nature's Farm but i guessed that brand doesn't work for me cause recently my friend complaint my face sagged abit. Sad..... Hence i decided to give it a try to Meiji Amino Collagen. I have been consuming for 5 days. So far so good, still can't see much results yet but was told i can see result after a week or 2. Hopefully it works for me because staying beautiful and young is important to me. Haha. My philosophy in myself : " I can't go out of shape, I can't have that 'Auntie Look', I want to be pretty all the time... Vain right? Hahaha.

What is Collagen?

Collagen is a type of protein and one third of the proteins in the body consist of collagen.

Especially to those ladies age 25 onwards. Start drinking collagen because people aged 25 years old onwards will be lacked of collagen and that is where our cheeks become saggy and wrinkled.

Amino Collagen (Number 1 in Japan)

1 Spoonful a day: Contains 5000mg of collagen peptides (Amazing!)

60mg of glucosamine

50mg of vitamin C

450mg of amino acid

For more info, visit their site : http://www.meiji.com.sg/AminoCollagen/testimonial.htm

I pray, I hope this Amino Collagen will help me. I am consuming together with Vitamin C, Pearl Powder to make it better. Better start early than late... :)

Slimming Methods-(Good Vs Bad)

There are many kind of slimming methods. What are the best ways to slim down? Slimming down to a healthier body is the most important. Before you pop those slimming pills into your mouth, think first.

- Slimming Pills
Slimming Pills normally have side effects. The effect is fast but VERY BAD. For those who had tried slimming pills, did you realise the moment you stop taking those pills, you regain back the weight you lost? Or in worse cases, you became fatter after that. You could have side effect like hyperventilation, fatigue, loss of sleep, bad temper, high blood pressure or heart attack blah blah and so on.

- Vomitting
I know some friends who will dig their throat to vomit out whenever food they had consumed after that. They told me that is to prevent their body from absorbing the fats. By doing that, you are not only refraining your body from intaking the nutrients, you become weak and in any cases, you can get stomach ulcers, dyhydration, ruptures of the stomach, swelling and soreness in throat. YUCKS!

- Laxatives
Continuous of Diarrhoea, this also weaken the body immune systems. Some even hospitalised after that.

- Exercising
Exercising is the BEST FORM of slimming. Although I do agree that alot of people are lazy to exercise including myself. Haha. Exercising makes a person healthier, tone your muscles, burn fats, better stamina and better memory too. It increases one person's blood circulation and helps in better skin condition too. People who have exercising habits tend to look younger too.

- Slimming Salon
I used to work in a Spa and Beauty Salon. Going for slimming sessions does helps but it is expensive. It works ONLY when it is accompanied with sensible diet plan. Some people continue to gorge while they are on their slimming courses and complaint the salon for not doing a good job. *Faints* Weightloss require a strict diet too.... A benefit about slimming courses is it helps to target to areas that you want a better contour because of the slimming machines they have.

Remedy for Acne Scars 2

Here are some of the options that you may try:

- Apply Sandalwood paste with Rose Water on the scars and leave it over night.
- Lemon Juice serves as a lightening agent to lighten the scars. To apply on the scars and leave it for 10-15mins. To apply sunscreen prior to this because Lemon juice can makes the skin photosensitive.
- Rub baking soda for 60 seconds and wash it off.
-Cucumber with lemon juice.


Please leave comments if you have other options. Thanks!