~ Pomp and Panache ~

Exfoliating ones skin is necessary to keep it from looking dull and preventing clogged pores.  Many people choose to use abrasive physical exfoliants that do sometimes irritate the skin.  I, on a personal level, don't like using those physical exfoliants as they tend to damage my skin no matter how gentle I am.  There had come a time when I didn't want to exfoliate my skin as I would get bumps and scratches from the usual process.  Then I came across, Alpha H.  I was inttrigued by the brand and read up on it.  I decided to try the glycolic acid based chemical exfoliant as a dermotologist had previously given me a face wash and a facial topical lotion that had contained alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs).   ALPHA H Liquid Gold with Glycoiic Acid I didn't know what to expect and I was somewhat apprehensive.  I followed the instructions to the 'T' and didn't want to experiment with it; and damage my skin since it was a concentrated chemical. ...

Hi friends, so sorry that I have been MIA this last week.  I have been down and out with bronchitis and still am recovering from it.  I would give anything to get rid of that pesky chesty cough and fever that I have been battling.  I am taking antibiotics and cough syrups and can't wait to be well again.  Anyway, just a heads up that I will be back to posting as usual. Watch this space for a new post! ..

It was last October when I discovered Shiseido's Ultimune Power Infusing Concentrate .  It caught my attention as it claimed that like the human body even skin overtime loses it's defense mechanisms to environmental factors and stress - something that is part of all our lives.   During my research, I learnt that it was also designed for those of us whose immune systems were compromised due to any medical conditions ranging from those that required antibiotics or more complex conditions such as chemotherapy.  The serum helps the skin to restore itself and helps to reduce the signs of aging such as loss of firmness and wrinkles to name a few.  Ultimune Power Infusing Concentrate Shiseido states the following: Shiseido’s exclusive Ultimune Complex* is formulated with a unique blend of Bulgarian Rose Water, Aqua In Pool and Yeast to protect, strengthen, and maintain healthy looking skin. Formulated with a unique botanical power blend wit...