10 Things to do for Clear Skin

Sorry for neglecting this blog ! Been really busy with lots of work stuffs and travel.

Today's post is on 10 things that I do to avoid breakouts and have clear Skin.

1. Wash your face twice a day. Morning and Night. ( This is a ritual that i abide to regardless how tired I am )
2. Steam your face at least once a week. ( I use add green tea leaves into the water )
3. Apply moisturiser everyday. ( Its a misconception that people with oily skin are not require to apply moisturiser. Every one of all skin types needs moisturising of skin daily. Those with dry skin can use moisturiser that are richer while people with oily skin should use moisturiser that are water based.)
4. Massage your face everyday. After applying my moisturiser, I massage my face in upward directions. This helps improves blood circulation and helps in lifting of skin.
5. Avoid touching your face ( This is an important rule that is difficult to abide to BUT it is an essential one in keeping your skin clear from breakouts )
6. Use Toner everyday. Toner helps in deep cleansing of pores ensuring no dirt are stuck in your pores.
7. Drink loads of water. I drink 10 glasses of water a day. Water helps us to flush out toxins from our body.
8. Eat lots of tomatoes and berries- Strawberry and blueberry. Tomatoes helps to flush out toxins from body. Berries are rich in antioxidant- helps to keep skin youthful.
9. Ensure body has sufficient Vitamin A ,E and Zinc. If possible, from natural sources if not these are also available in the form of supplements. Do note not too overdose. 
10. Change pillow cover weekly- This is often something that most people tend to overlook. Oil from skin stains onto pillow case which causes breakouts when our face comes in touch with it again. 

Here you go, these are my ten steps that I do to reduce breakouts and ensure good skin.Most of which are commonly known but are also easily overlooked.  
Hope these information are useful !

Benefits of Almond Oil

A short post continued from my previous post on Almonds:

Pic: Healthaliciousness

Almond Oil For Skin

• Rich in Vitamin E which protects our skin from UV
• Improves complexion glow
• Delays Inflammation
• Moisturise skin- In Fact, it works better than some expensive moisturiser in the market.
• Reduce wrinkles and fade dark eye circles
• Can be used as eye makeup remover

Note: Do not use excessively on face as it may lead to clogged face and breakouts.

Almond Oil for Hair

• Apply a few drops of almond oil to palm and massage onto clean hair.
• Helps to strengthen hair and reduce hairfall

Almond for Good Health

• Contain high level of Vit B1, B2 and B6 which are essential for energy production
• Also contains high level of Vitamin A essential for healthy skin and eyesight
• High level of vitamin E-Antioxidant helps protect cell from damage from free radicals
• Research also shown that regular intake of Almond Oil may reduce cholesterol level
• Helps to reduce constipation

Note: Use Sweet Almond Oil not bitter almond oil as bitter almond oil has been found to have potential toxic effects.

Where to buy Almond Oil?

•  I get my almond oil from GNC. Apart from GNC, they are also available from online organic stores or drugstores.

Rosehip Benefits

What is Rose Hip Oil ? Pic credit to Steve p2008

Rose Hips are seed pods left after the rose petals fall off.  

Oil from the seeds are nutritious and are rich in essential fatty acids.

Rosehip oil Benefits

Rich in vitamin C, omega 3 and 6 Fatty acids- Good for healing scars

Source of retinoic acid- Reduce wrinkles and brightens skin

Penetrates to deep layers of skins- Generating collagen and elastin, Rehydrates skin

Who is it suitable for and how often should you apply it ?

EVERYONE! Rose hip oil is suitable for all ages, skin types.

Rosehip oil is best used on daily basis before bedtime. 

Where to buy Rosehip Oil ?

 Picture credit to Pampered & Polished NZ

 Trilogy at $ 57.00 for 45 ml ( http://www.sada.com.sg) 

Renew available at Watsons ( price around $30 )