Oily Skin Miracle Product! HABA White Knight Oil Control Cream

Here’s the scoop on my latest and greatest product of Asia. HABA White Knight Cream. As well as, of course, being made with all natural skin-friendly ingredients, this cream also has Squalane in it. Squalane is a perfected form of shark liver oil extract. Now, I know what you’re thinking, sounds gross right? Actually, as gross as it may sound, this oil has been known to speed up wound healing and tissue regeneration. This helps acne-ridden skin especially, but can also help dry tired feeling skin and rejuvenate cells. May also help with acne-scarring! I also tried it for a bit on my stretch marks and it seemed to lessen the appearance of them. Now THAT is freaking awesome! Contains Vitamins A, E and C which help prevent clogging of the pores. Skin naturally will look brighter. My favorite part about this cream? The fact that it is meant for people with oily- oily combination skin. My skin is constantly oiling up and breakouts are a constant threat on my face. This cream doesn’t make my skin breakout, calms any inflammation and seems to help with blotchiness. Although this product is aimed toward people with oily to oily combination skin, I think it could be used on any skin type as it is gentle, nourishing and soothing to the skin.

HABA White Knight is available here for $28.00 with 160 TrueReward Points or here for $37.

Product Review: HABA G Lotion Skin Toner

I tried this toner last night and was amazed. This toner feels so refreshing, almost like water it’s so light, only it has a lot of ingredients/nutrients that replenish and balance your skin! The toner ” contains no parabens, flavors, mineral oils, synthesized tar colorings or petrochemical surfactants that can irritate the skin.” So, it doesn’t cause blotchiness, redness or any other irritation that may cause breakouts or rashes. Seaweed and bamboo are both main ingredients in this toner; the seaweed naturally removes toxins and the bamboo moisturizes. I recommend applying this toner with a cotton ball and applying it sparsely over your face. A little bit goes a long way, although if you prefer to thickly coat it over your face, I don’t think it would hurt you since everything in this toner is good for your skin. The best thing about this toner by far is the fact that there is no alcohol or anything so your skin won’t dry up, but it has ingredients to nourish and moisturize your skin without clogging up your pores like most other store-bought products will. You can use a moisturizer after using this toner, but if you have oily/combination skin, you might not need to. I LOVED this toner a lot. I definitely plan on buying this one after using the sample. Another similar toner is the VC Lotion II which is also alcohol free along with containing “no parabens, flavors, mineral oils, synthesized tar colorings or petrochemical surfactants that can irritate the skin.”” The ingredients of each and their benefits will help you decide what your skin needs and what is best suited to you.

HABA G-Lotion Skin Toner here at $25.00 with 130 TrueReward Points or here at $29.

VC Lotion Toner II here at $36.00 with 180 TrueReward Points or here at $43.

Product Review: Rice Bran Facial Cleansing Powder

Before you make any assumptions about the fact that this cleanser is a powder, let me assure you that it does NOT dry up your face or leave you ashy or anything. I recently tried this cleansing powder by Komenuka Bijin to see if it would be a good alternative to all the abrasive exfoliants I had been using previously. The sample pack of it is a small paper tube of powder grain that lasted me about 2 1/2 uses. If you decide to buy this cleanser, it comes in a plastic container of 30 small packs of the sample that True Renu will send you. This cleanser is MY favorite now.

It’s definitely a keeper because you can choose to use it regularly or if you have sensitive skin like I do, just as an exfoliant a few times a week. It lathers up rich and foamy and leaves your face feeling really soft and clean. I love that I feel clean but not red/blotchy or dry. Also, the rice bran is good for whitening, which I like since it tones down redness and helps with any pigmentation/dark spots. This cleanser also claims over 107 antioxidants and all natural ingredients so everything that’s going onto your face and into your skin is good for you and non-chemical. Rice bran, as well as whitening, also tones, heals and moisturizes your skin and makes your skin look bright and fresh. I felt really refreshed after using it and am committed to buying my very own 30 pack of this cleansing powder as soon as I get the money to do so!

The best thing about this product is that it can be used on all skin types. I have combination/oily/sensitive and am usually prone to breakouts when trying new products, but this cleanser did not upset my skin at all. I would recommend this cleanser to anyone that I know; I have been! The Komenuka Bijin Facial Cleansing Powder from Natural Rice Bran 30 Packs goes for about $36.00 on True Renu. I know that seems sort of steep, especially in these economic times, but one powder pack can last you up to 3 uses AND True Renu gives you 150 TrueReward points (and other Truereward points if you purchase anything else) that can be redeemed as a coupon for any future orders! I LOVE that part of the deal. PLUS, they send you samples when you order from them which is AWESOME and discount coupons, ALSO great for future purchases. Plus, usually they send you a sample of their new gummy candy that is DELICIOUS.

AND, if you’re an older woman with more mature skin, HABA also carries a facial cleansing powder that is more geared toward your skin, which is great because it includes all of Komenuka Bijin’s great attributes, with the added benefits of anti-aging, anti-wrinkle, youthful looking skin properties in it. It is also less of an exfoliant and feels more fine grain than the grains of the Komenuka Bijin brand.the HABA pure roots Squa Powder Wash Cleanser with Papaya goes for $20.00 on True Renu and you get 100 TrueReward points (yay!). This may be a good option for those on a budget.

I tried BOTH and they were BOTH awesome. No lie, I’m having difficulty choosing which one I actually wish to purchase, but I think I will go with the Komenuka Bijin simply because it is based more toward my age group and skin. At any rate, their site elaborates in detail on each of the two cleansers so you can find and decide which cleanser is right for you and your skin type.

Here is where you can find each of these items and their prices:

Komenuka Bijin Facial Cleansing Powder 30 Packs

Komenuka Bijin’s Site at $36 $33

Beauty Habit’s Site at $36

Alpha Beauty’s Site at $36

True Renu’s Site at $36 and earn 150 TrueReward Points

You may also find this item on Ebay at an even cheaper price.

HABA Pure Roots Squa Powder Wash with Papaya Enzymes 80g

True Renu’s Site at $20 with 100 TrueReward Points

HABA’s Site at $24

You may also be able to find this item on Amazon, but I think it is still sold through True Renu. This line is a bit harder to find that Komenuka Bijin.

Good luck!

Authentic Traditional Japanese Make Up and Skin Regimen! Home Remedies

Natural Japanese Beauty is my latest great find. Recently, while browsing the web in search of japanese skin care, I found this great site. I think this site actually retails straight from Japan. Not only do they have really fantastic products, they have reasonable price ranges so there’s something for everyone! They also offer interesting articles on the history of each product and why it’s beneficial for you. This includes the benefits of rice bran, camellia oil and green tea as well as the use of silkworm cocoons (don’t knock it til you try it!) to remove dead skin cells and unclog pores, leaving the skin SUPER SOFT!

Contrast to True Renu, this site takes a more traditional, less modern look at skin care maintenance while still focusing on the #1 thing: looking your best and maintaining healthy glowing skin. After starting to use all of these products, my favorites are the rice bran powder wash from True Renu, HABA’s G Lotion Toner and White Knight Creme, and the silkworm cocoons and ALL of the whitening products from Natural Japanese Beauty. My favorite thing about these products is that they are all natural. I don’t need a chemistry dictionary to know what I’m putting on my skin because it’s right there for me to see in the simplest of terms for the ingredients that include rice bran, macadamia nut oil, coconut oil, and seaweed.

They even offer recipes on the site for Home Remedies! My favorite of these is the Ginger Tea. The Ginger Tea offers relief for “Colds, Flu, Arthritis and General Health.” I don’t usually have any of these issues, but I love the tea simply because it tastes really good. Also, I LOVE ginger. It’s refreshing and I’ll eat it by the plate like a salad. Talk about refreshing. I also used it recently to help my boyfriend’s mom get rid of vertigo. It WORKED! She couldn’t believe it because her vertigo was gone in just FIVE DAYS. She loves the tea so much, I make it for her almost daily if not weekly.

Benefits of Ginger: Click Here to get the recipes!

Aside from all these great benefits of this site, they also offer traditional clay make up just like Geishas use! They sell a variety of different color tones so that you can mix them and create a tone that most closely matches your EXACT skin color. For someone like me, who is obsessed with everything Geisha, this make up really is great. I’m always looking for more natural make up alternatives to the drugstore make up and the absurdly expensive designer cosmetics.

Check it out here!

Thanks for reading my blogs and good luck!