[Sponsored] Esemtan Wash Lotion & Skin Balm

There are quite a number of strong wash lotion out that that may not be suitable for babies or certain people due to the chemical ingredients insides. Especially for people who have dry and sensitive skin, looking for a wash lotion that is suitable is not easy.

My skin condition falls under the dry and sensitive skin, which is why I used to use only bar soap to shower. However, bar soap doesn't provide enough moisture for my skin. I always end up scratching everywhere when I get out of the house.  It happens on certain time frame of my life but it has happened quite frequently these days.

Wash Lotion

Esemtan has the solution for people who have dry and sensitive skin. Founded in 1889 by Rudolf schülke and Julius Mayr, Schülke & Mayr GmbH belongs to pioneers of modern hospital hygiene and preservation.

The Esemtan Wash Lotion is a combination of fragrance and gentle lather, and it is effective in removing dirt and oil from skin. Also it protects the skin against irritation and supports the skin's natural moisture.

Not only for body, you can use it for face and hair too, suitable for all skin types besides dry and sensitive. It contains Allantoin, and it is pH neutral for the skin and soap free, it is very suitable for sensitive and stressed skin types. Esemtan Wash Lotion has passed strict skin sensitivity test and was approved by International Fragrance Association (IFRA).

Nice mild green colour

I've used Esemtan Wash lotion as my daily hand wash and body wash so far and it doesn't deplete my skin's moisture and oil. Most body wash I've used left my skin dry but unnoticeable until it starts to itch :(.  The light fragrance smell doesn't leave me overpowering people after my wash and I like the light textured smell. I feel refreshed after showers and it is so easy to use, plus I can save money without getting extra body wash and hand soap.

I've tried once on hair and it works wonders too. My hair feels cooling after washing, it is more of a remove-dirt hair wash. Since I do use other shampoo specifically targeted for different hair problems. Once is a while, to change shampoo to remove the clogs from the hair roots to let it breath.

It is really an all-in-one product and it is great that it can reduce the need to purchase different products for different parts of skin care.

How to use Esemtan Wash Lotion

How to use: 
1. Approx. 2-3ml Esemtan wash lotion to one palm.

2. Foth it by adding some water. 

3. Wash thoroughly. 

4. Rinse and dry.

Skin Balm

Esemtan also have skin lotion suitable for all skin types to, that is their Skin Balm. You can use it as a daily hand lotion and body care. It permeates deeply into the skin with oil-in water emulsion, and supports and cares for the skin to protect it from drying. It is also suitable for children's skin. It also contains added Urea as a moisturising agent and also to speed up skin cell renewal. It is also dermatologically tested and helps to reduce skin irritation and itch.

Esemtan also have mild-fragrance contain like the Wash Lotion, and it leaves the skin smooth.

Milky Colour

The Skin Balm looks a little thick on texture but it is not thick. Easy to apply and smoothed my skin after applying. I like that the fragrance is not strong (some hand cream have very strong fragrance) and it absorbs easily.  Leaves my skin hydrated and feels soothing. It doesn't have the sticky thick feeling after applying, a plus point as a hand lotion as most hand cream have thick texture due to the oil content to provide more moisture for the hands.

I was advised to apply Skin Balm within 3 minutes of my nightly cleansing and morning rinse for better moisturizing effect. After using it for a week, I feel that my hands are smoother and more hydrated. Less skin crack, which I had prior to my holiday trip last month.

How to use Esemtan Skin Balm

How to use: 
1. Apply on the back of one hand.

2. Rub and spread it gently.  

3. Then on the back of the other hand.  

4. Lastly the palms of the hands. 

For best results, it is recommended to use it daily, morning and evening after each wash. 

Now you can purchase Esemtan wash lotion and skin balm at Guardian, Unity, Watsons, BHG and Independent pharmacies (e.g Pink Beauty, Beauty Essential).  Esemtan wash lotion comes in two sizes and it's retailed at the following prices: 

$19.75/500ml

$35.30/1L

Esemtan Skin Balm is retailed at $20/500ml. 

[Sponsored] Palmer’s Stretch Mark Spray Lotion

Recently Palmer's released a new product after its last great product that I've reviewed two months ago. Their latest product targets on people who have stretch marks, and I am one of those who is in need of this product. Like I mentioned in my last post for Palmer's, their main ingredient for all their wonderful product is Coco Butter! So why Palmer's focus on using Coco Butter for all their products? It is because they believe that it is the superfood for our skin as it contains high oxidants that our skin needs.

Founded in America in 1840s, Palmer's has been around for a long time and since then it has become one of the world’s leading names in skincare, a brand that women around the world have grown up with. Their unique heritage and commitment to quality has stood the test of time. Generations of families have loved the fantastic moisturizing qualities of Palmer’s skincare range, and millions of women around the world agree. Palmer's number #1 formula, the Cocoa Butter Formula, is one of their key offerings in their wide range products. They do not just specialize in facial care but also in hand and body care, stretch mark care, hair care, body care and personal care.

And always remember, Palmer's is against animal testing, which makes me support them all the way.

I've always have stretch marks since the time I went through puberty, probably from the fact that I grew fatter each year until last year where I slimmed down. But the stretch marks didn't go away, though I have this mindset that it would fade away when I get skinnier. *hahaha* Unfortunately, that is false. Palmer's got this video to show us the 6 things that we need to know about stretch marks. Very useful, as I didn't know men get stretch marks too. Or rather, I don't go around noticing if my brothers have stretch marks anot.

Palmer's Stretch Mark Spry Lotion aims to solve stretch marks issue, through moisturizing the skin 24 hours. With it as a spray, it targets hard to reach stretch mark prone areas, provides deep moisture, soothes dry itchy skin and supports skin elasticity in a non-greasy, easy spray application. Also the 6 key ingredients in this product targets at different cause of stretch marks.

Cocoa Butter: provides superior soothing properties and helps skin retain its natural moisture
Vitamin E: a natural antioxidant, works with the body's own cells to protect it from the harsh elements that cause rough, dry skin
Collagen & Elastin: improves skin elasticity, stretch-ability and firmness and leads to improvement in overall skin tone, suppleness and appearance
Centella Asiatica: a natural leaf extract, helps protect and revitalize collagen and elastin fibers. Widely recommended as an ideal ingredient for stretch marks care
Sweet Almond Oil: a non-greasy, super moisturizing emollient easily absorbed into the skin. Its antimicrobial properties help reduce the chances of scarring and markings on skin
Argan Oil: has twice as much Vitamin E as olive oil and is rich in essential fatty acids and vital antioxidants. Helps soften and condition skin while reducing scarring

So what is so special about the new innovation from Palmer's, Stretch Mark Spray Lotion? It is easy to use as it uses unique delivery system and Rapidsorb ® Technology which is non-aerosol based and uses NO propellants to deliver fine sprays which allow the lotions to be very quickly absorbed into the skin.

I think that is what I am looking for when I apply Lotion for my stretch marks as I do not want to waste time to wait for it to dry as it drys up in seconds. Bonus point, it doesn't leave greasy feeling or stain my clothes while I get dressed. The texture of the lotion is super-lightweight that I feel like I'm spray mist instead of lotion.

Those lighter lines are stretch marks :( 

So this is the back of my leg, the stretch mark are visible that you don't have to stand close to see them. *boo boo* So I've applied Palmer's Stretch Mark Spray Lotion for a few days.

On the first day of application, I over-sprayed, hence it felt a little greasy, as I didn't notice that it will spray out white mist. Oh ya, before I forget, you will need to massage the mist into in order for it to absorb into the fine stretch lines. And hold it 7-10 cm away for better results.

This is after about a week of application.

Not as visible as the week before

My skin feels smoother at that area and also it doesn't itchy that much as it does, as I do have dry skin (coz I'm lazy to apply body lotion sometimes). And because of its packaging, in a spray can, I can bring it out and apply when I need to. Especially in Singapore, where most of us work in an air-coned office, our skin tends to get dry easily that results in skin itch. I can spray it while I'm at work, in the toilet of course as this may result in slippery floors becoz of the mist. Even though it states 24 hour moisture, some of our skin tends to dry up faster than the rest, so having palmer's stretch mark spray lotion with us all the time resolves dry skins and provide better care of it too!

Palmer's Skin Therapy Oil is now available at leading pharmacies and cosmetic stores like Watsons, Guardians, John Little, Unity, BHG and leading cosmetic stores. It is retailing at $29.90/200g.

[Sponsored] Curél Sebum Care

I have combination skin type which results in excess oily skin or super dry skin. And ever since I've changed my job, my skin got so oily that I have to wash my face in the mid day to prevent yucky feeling on my face. And with the recent change in lifestyle and diet, my face has excess sebum secretion. My face looks shiny now and oily. Plus, I'm super scare of getting pimples. So when I'm selecting facial skin care products, I am very concern about oil control.

Moisturising and replenishing the skin is a must but many of us will forget that they do not remove excess oil serum off the face. I also face the same issue as I will tend to focus on products that replenish H2O and moisture my face as I've tried oil control products which contains T3 before. But it resulted worse breakouts for me.

To control excess oil serum, the right product for sensitive skin is required,if not the excess sebum generated will deteriorate as skin gets more alkaline, turning into irritants to cause flare-ups within the skin layers. I've been through that before and don't wish to go down the same path as sebum issues are hard to solve and it takes time. And excess sebum is also an aggravator of skin sensitivity that results in breakouts and sometimes some of these breakouts don't go away for years. :( 

Thankfully Curél, Japan’s No. 1 brand for sensitive Asian skin, introduces a new skincare range specially formulated for sensitive and oily or combination skin types.

This range comprise of a Foaming Wash, Lotion and Moisture Gel, which are the basic essential needs to properly manage both skin sensitivity and sebum secretion.

This range has dual functions for sensitive and oily skin:

1. Strengthen skin barrier function to protect skin against external irritants
Protects and replenishes ceramide, an essential component of skin, for a more resilient barrier against external irritants.
2. Oil and acne control Regulate sebum secretion at the source

To strengthen and control sebum secretion, the range needs only 3 products, simple as ABC.

Step 1: 

Sebum Care Foaming Wash

The form, two pumps

Ultra fine foam with sebum solvent to thoroughly cleanse dirt and excess sebum while protecting ceramide.

Usage: 

1. Apply two full pumps directly onto wet skin. 

2. Do not lather. 

3. Gentle massage and rinse off thoroughly.

Step 2: 

Sebum Care Lotion

The Lotion, colourless and scentless

Non-sticky formula prepares skin for better absorption of moisturiser / essence that is used after the lotion.

Usage: 

1. After cleansing, apply lotion gently over the whole face. 

2. Apply twice daily, in the morning and at night.

Step 3: 

Sebum Care Moisture Gel

The Gel, thicker in texture but not oily. 

Liquid based gel spreads easily for speedy absorption into deeper layers of skin without leaving skin sticky.

Usage: 

1. Apply three to four pumps gently over the entire face 

2. Apply twice daily, in the morning and at night.

So I've decided to try this product out for 2 weeks. And here's the photos of before and after 14 days of usage.

Before using the product, you can see that my pores are visible and big. Not only that, my skin looks dull and lack of radiance. After 14 days, I can feel the change in my skin as the pores have reduced and my skin looks firmer and healthier. This range does not leave my skin too dry or sticky. Not only that, it is scentless, definitely a good product range for those who are sensitive to products that have smell too (Like a friend). I am definitely sticking to the sebum care range from now onwards.

I like how quickly the lotion and moisture gel absorbs into my skin right after application, unlike some other lotions and gel that requires a few minutes before the product is fully absorb by my skin. Save me the time to wait before applying my other skincare products. A great investment for excess sebum control. 

Wanna try out before making your purchase??? You can do so by redeeming samples from https://www.facebook.com/Curel.SG. It is definitely worth to try out, as results are quite visible right after first use.  Please visit their FB for more information.

Curél Sebum Care range is available at selected Guardian and Watson’s stores from 16 June.
Please visit http://web.kao.com/sg/curel/ or https://www.facebook.com/Curel.SG for more information.
Prices are stated below:

Curel Sebum Care Foaming Wash $19.80/150ml
Curel Sebum Care Lotion $24.90/150ml
Curel Sebum Care Moisture Gel $34.90/120ml