I have combination skin. Basically oily on the T-zone and slightly dry on cheeks. Recently I have been developing pimples and slightly reddish and uneven skin tone. Not that I do not have pimples previously but only during my period time. But nowadays, they are out of the usual timetable. They pop up any time they want. As if like they have purchase my skin on my face for a million dollar. Not to mention that I have tried numerous product and luckily I do not have sensitive skins. From the expensive ones to those sold in Watson and Gurdian. To make it worst, I love playing with my pimples and I hate knowing that they're there. My mum used to throw at me the TV remote control if she caught me playing with my pimple. *Kabooommm, it just came flying to your face*. Yes my mum is a cold hearted serial 'killer'. She even used the back of a knife to knock on my fingers because I have a habit of biting my nails(even now). But unfortunately it didn't work on me, taken into consideration that it happened countless times...Hahaha. Those were the days.
Anyway, since I have an oily T-zone, some beauty website suggested that it's good to practise a double cleansing habit and so I did for the past few weeks. I was just way toooooo lazy previously. But ever since I 'realized' that age is catching up upon me, I needed to do something about it before Mrs. Wrinkle starts her visit. She is no women's best friend.
Was walking past this row of shops in Bukit Jambul and saw one of the shops there sells Indonesian products like herbals, jamu and so on. Juan was waiting for his waffles at that time, so I took the time to take a look at what they have in store. Then I saw Mustika Ratu. My mum used to use Mustika Ratu product when I was young. As I have thin hair, she use the processed coconut oil from Mustika Ratu and been using that many years. Didn't realized when it stopped though.
One of the many Mustika Ratu products in that store caught my attention. A yellow kind of lotion in a bottle. I smelled it and it has the exact smell during my facial treatment back in Perlis few months back. It's their cleansing milk. I even bought the alcohol-free toner. It smells so refreshing.
Normally when you use toner, even non-alcohol toner, it can actually dry out your skin. You can feel the tightness on your skin. But with this range, you can't feel the tightness and you can even skip your moisturiser. Remember, every body has different skin type so the effect may vary on individuals. I usually use it to clean my face before my bath. So during your shower, wash it off with water, and then cleanse your face the 2nd time with your own cleanser. Easy as that.
Mustika Ratu Seri Jeruk Nipis range contain Lime Oil and Vitamin E which is known to be good for your skin. Vitamin E is an antioxidant that protects and repairs your skin. A few benefits to take note on Vitamin E are:
- It protects the skin from environmental pollution
- It has a protecting action against UV radiation – although it cannot be classed as a sunscreen
- It is an excellent moisturiser
- It contains powerful anti-inflammatory action – and this can prevent the signs of premature ageing, as inflammatory conditions in the skin is a leading cause of skin ageing
- It has excellent wound healing properties
Lime
is beneficial for the skin whether consumed or applied externally in the form
of juice or oil as it has a high concentration of vitamin C and flavonoids,
which are powerful antioxidants.Lime are effective in removing dead skin cells.
They have been a part of beauty treatments in spas as well as home remedies for
improving the health and appearance of skin. Citric acid found in limes help in
removing the dead cells underneath your skin, thus making your face look more
vibrant and clear. This removal of dead skin prevents the sloughed cells from
clogging up your pores and helps in reducing the occurrence of acne and
blemishes.
By paying only
RM7.50, you get all the benefit above. Sometimes, best to opt for skin care
that has natural ingredient like Mustika Ratu has.
