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POTW: Garnier Pure Active Facial Scrub and Garnier Pure Active Pimple Roll On

A box arrived yesterday containing these:

….perfect timing because I have been thinking what product to feature this Wednesday…as I have mentioned, from time to time I will be featuring products that I think is worth your time..

That’s Garnier PureActive product range: Garnier Pure Active Facial Scrub and Garnier Pure Active Pimple Roll On

Garnier PureActive’s breakthrough formula consists of a combination of two powerful acne-fighting ingredients – Purifying Salicylic Acid with proven anti-bacterial properties, and Natural HerbaRepair^TMfrom blueberry extracts, which helps repair and regenerate the skin to prevent scarring. Clinically tested on acne prone skin, the line works immediately on imperfections and delivers multi-action benefits from day one.

Garnier Pure Active Pimple Roll On Concentrated with 2%salicylic acid, the new Garnier Pure Active Pimple Roll-On immediately dries pimple and reduce acne spots. The revolutionary metal roller-ball immediately helps relieve pimples without having to touch the pimple itself, while its compact size is convenient to carry around your bag.

Garnier Pure Active Facial Scrub Enriched with powerful anti-bacterial active with repairing properties and microbeads, the new Garnier Pure Active Scrub actively fights the 6 skin problems so you can say adieu to pimples, whiteheads, oiliness, enlarged pores, impurities and unevenness.

I am lucky.. no.. thanks to my birth control pills, my face is acne free.. but my sister’s face is not that lucky..I guess the acnes that supposed to be on my face landed on hers.. heheh (please don’t tell I said that).. and you know how summer and acne loves each other? PIMPLE OUTBREAK! So I told her to use Garnier Pure Active Facial Scrub and Garnier Pure Active Pimple Roll On for a week and let’s see what happens.

FYI: Garnier PureActive is available in all major supermarkets, department stores and drug stores across the Philippines.

Physiogel Hypoallergenic Naturally

I first heard of this Physiogel last May when we toured the GSK plant in Cainta. Didn’t give it much thought about the product, in fact it has been sitting on our counter sink until, well, until I have learned (through my sister) the benefits of using Physiogel.

Last Thursday was Physiogel brand campaign launch at White Space, Makati, had to ask my sister to attend in behalf of me since my 2nd boy and my youngest both have fever. Good thing she was willing to do so. When she got home, she was excited telling me about the benefits of using Physiogel and all that there is in the brand. Good thing she took a lot of photos of teh presentation during the event so I can share it to you what she learned: (OK let’s all learn together, shall we?)

Dr Bernadette B. Arcilla, Dermatology Medical Affairs Director of Stiefel (a GSK Company) gave a short presentation about skin, skin care and of course Physiogel products.

Skin Care is NOT pampering. It is a basic part of Self care basic hygiene and maintaining the skin barrier.

The SKIN is the largest organ in the body. It acts as barrier, protecting the body from harsh external conditions.

The EPIDERMIS is the outer layer of the skin, average in thickness about the width of a sharp pencil (<1 mm). Role is to trap the moisture and prevent dry skin.

Internal Causes of DRY SKIN are :

genetics
Aging
Hormonal Changes
Systemic Diseases

External Causes of Dry Skin are:

Chemical Solvents (soaps and detergents, alcohol preparation)
Environmental (air conditioning, low humidity/dry weather, wind and sun exposure)
Lifestyle (smoking, alcohol, stress)
Others (Physical trauma, Drug Side Effects)

What Happens with a defective skin barrier?

may cause itch
Increased allergen exposure
Increased penetration of irritants
Persistent dry skin cycle
Increase water loss

Management of BARRIER DEFECT is to apply a cream or lotion similar to skin lipids.
Benefits of moisturizers: Repair of the skin barrier

Restore skin lipids
Regulate water and Ph Balance
Reduce itch and redness
repel allergens and irritants

Dry Skin Management:

Identify and address any contributing factors
Gentle Cleansing Routine Proper Use of Moisturizers
- reduce bathing time
- use lukewarm water
- use a soap free cleanser
Proper Use of Moisturizer

Conventional Moisturizers may only temporarily replace skin moisture without repairing the lipid layers of damaged skin.
Soap Free Cleanser: No colorants, mild surfactant, non greasy, non comedogenic, pH similar to skin.
CONCLUDING REMARKS: When we repair and restore the skin lipid barrier with Physiogel:

reduce dryness and itch on skin
has long lasting hydration effect

That’s what the presentation is all about (transcribe it from the photos sissy took)

Physiogel has product line that includes:

Physiogel Cleanser

mild, hypoallergenic wash
can be used daily with or without water
excellent for removing make up
gentleness next to water

Physiogel Cream

has DMS technology that mimics the skin’s outer layer
it doesn’t just moisturize the skin but also repairs skin barrier
ideal for the face: non-comedogenic

Physiogel Lotion

has DMS technology that mimics the skin’s outer layer
it doesn’t just moisturize the skin but also repairs skin barrier
for larger body surface areas but can also be used for the face
light-weight feel

Physiogel AI Cream

moisturize for those with dryness, itchiness and redness of the skin

Physiogel AI Sun Cream

moisturize plus sun protection
UVA/UVB protection (PA+++/ SPF 25)

A Day Of Pampering

After all the things that happened to me since December 27 (which I don’t have the strenght yet to blog about)… today was the last straw.. and since I felt like it’s judgement day today, I just thought of pampering myself..(no worries guys it’s not the end of me hehe)

So here’s what I had today.. I did it all by myself and enjoy it that much. Times like this, I prefer pampering myself by myself, you know what I mean? no salons, no spa, just me.. it’s like being closer to myself.. OK I am not making any sense, so here we go:

I had Hot Oil first for my hair (of course) then body scrub… went to my doctor (for the check up.. yeah the feels like judgement day kind of appointment LOL) then had a foot spa and pedicure after.

For Hot Oil, I used Beauty Formula Avocado Oil that I bought from Hortaleza and of course for body scrub, I used Skin Cravings Scrub Me Pretty (which makes me feel pretty afterwards hehe)

For my foot spa, I used the Caronia foot products (that I also purchased from Hortaleza, I spend more than 2k PhP for vanity! LOL). There Caronia Revitalizing soak and wash, Caronia Renweing Scrub and Caronia Nourishing Creme.. makes my feet smoother and softer 🙂

I feel renewed with so much hope, oh well the visit to my doctor turns out good, not as scary as I though it would be.. but there’s another “big” day that’s about to come (all these big, judgement day talk involves my health).. so I am still a little nervous here and scared..makes me wonder what I can do tomorrow to make feel better..

oh I remember! my nails aren’t done yet! So I guess tomorrow would be mani-pedi day (will have to use a high power led for this one).. I haven’t used the Orly nail polish I bought from Baby Company Grand Baby Fair last week 🙂