Review: Vaseline Intensive Care Cocao Butter

Believe it or not my boyfriend recommended this product to me. And I'm glad I took his advice.

What the product claims:

When our skin is healthy, light reflects off the rich color below the
surface, enabling it to literally glow. But when skin is dry, its surface
becomes uneven and rough, leaving it looking dull.
Cocoa Butter Deep Conditioning Lotion penetrates deeply to smooth away roughness and the appearance of dark spots, so your skin can glow from within.

Key IngredientsRich cocoa butter - helps to even skin tone
Conditioning moisturizers - leave skin smooth and supple

My experience:

Firstly, it smells amazing. You can even use it before perfume and it brings out the fragrance. (Note: it will make it smell different of course). I used it with my Cool Water Summer Limited Edition perfume, which  smells sweet and fruity. Also, this lotion doesn't smell like the Palmer's Cocao Butter creams - This one has a Vanilla+Cocao scent.

Secondly, it's so cheap! It's nice to see not ALL companies have highered their prices and for $4 I'd say it's very reasonable for such a big bottle.

I'm pretty happy with this product, and it smells MUCH better then the last Vaseline Intensive (with Alpha Hydroxy and Vitamin A) lotion I tried, so I'm thinking of getting the other products from this line - which include the Body butter, Extra care cream and Gel body oil.

Acne scars?

For those of you who suffer from past acne marks, you know those annoying dark spots which get left behind, so if you're looking for a solution definitely try The Alpha Hydrox 12% Glycolic Souffle she recommends.

First of all, The Alpha Hydrox Soffle has 12% Alpa Hydroxy Acid (which may be a bit strong for some, so you might want to use only 2-3 times a week). I read somewhere that Alpha Hydroxy in percentages of 4%-10% isn't effective for inhibiting melanin production and therefor will NOT lighten skin discolorations. Luckily the soufflé has a 12% of AHA. It also has a PH of 4.

Now, about 4 years ago before my acne cleared up, my pimples were gone but the dark marks remained.
After I tried pretty much any products available I went to the drug store and bought this: the results where amazing. I would wash my face; put the Alpha Hydrox Souffle on, let it set for about 5 minutes, and then put my moisturizer (which included sunscreen of course). After about a month, most of the marks on my face had lightened to the point where they were hardly visible, plus my skin glowed. I'm in no way being payed to endorse this product, but I definitely recommend it. It's available for only $15.99 in drugstores.

Product review: Tea tree oil blemish fade lotion

While in London I tried to get my hands on as many beauty products as possible.

One of the few products I got my hands on was from The Body Shop: Tea Tree Oil Blemish Fade Night Lotion.

A lightweight, soothing gel crème that sinks into the skin to help
improve the appearance of blemish-damaged skin, equalise oiliness and replenish
moisture while you sleep.

I used to have acne but thanks to Proactive, the problem lessened ALOT and any scars I had faded too. But my skin can always use any help it can get in that department.

I found this product pretty amazing. I don't know if it was the cool London weather, or the lotion itself, but for once in my life I had clear skin- without having to do much! I felt like shouting it from the roof tops (;if you have been struggeling to achieve clear skin for years, you know what I mean.) Tea tree oil is a anti bacterial so it would make sense that this stopped my break outs.

Before bed I wash my face and use toner. Then slather a few dots of this all over my face.
In the morning I also wake up with a much less oilier T zone- and my skin seems to glow. I don't care much for the smell, but honestly, if it keeps my skin clear I couldn't care less.

Source: http://www.thebodyshop.com.au/Product.aspx?Id=356
Community Trade Tea Tree Oil from Bunjum Aboriginal Cooperative in Australia - Has natural antibacterial properties.

Tamanu Oil - Sooths and helps improve the appearance of
blemished skin. Is extracted from the nuts of the Polynesian
tree.
Glycerin - An effective Moisturiser.