5 skincare products to beat the heat

With the peak of summer and an impending El Niño, the daily temperatures here in the Philippines can very uncomforable, even scary at times, that skincare is sometimes set aside to just survive the heat. But fear not, as there are skincare products which can help keep your cool - literally.

Mercy! Mercy!
(Courtesy NASA/JPL-Caltech)

Presenting five tried and tested products that will surely beat, or at least lessen, the harsh Manila sun.

Review: Human Heart Nature Sunflower Beauty Oil (or any other sunflower oil)

Today, I will be reviewing a product which is quite intriguing for me, thanks to my office mate's very energetic raving and it's purported  "23 miracles in a single bottle". One miracle is enough to rouse the skeptic in me, but 23? Oh boy! This review for Human Heart Nature's Sunflower Beauty Oil is probably the  most exciting one I've done.

Review: Skin Food Pink Grapefruit Body Lotion

Folks, I present to you probably the best smelling product I've ever used. It had such a beautiful scent which convinced me to buy it solely for my nose's pleasure - Skin Food's Pink Grapefruit Body Lotion.

Is great fragrance its only selling point? Or can it deliver more than what meets the nose?

How I destroyed my hands

I am not fond of taking care of my hands. I have dry hands, with the skin at the base of my nail frequently punishing me for it. I've also subjected it to insane amounts of wet-dry cycles. Pressing buttons on a console controller, then wash dishes (the game is paused), continue playing, and then I need to pee, continue playing.

But a few weeks ago, finally my hands have had their final straw.

My husband gave me this.

Review: The Face Shop Sake Nourishing Body Lotion

For body lotions, I usually prefer brands which are on the mid-range price: St. Ives brand comes into mind. Failing to monitor the amount of lotion I have left and running out of supplies, I decided to try one of The Face Shop's many body lotions. This product has been on the brand's line for years, so I thought it might be a good product to make it onto the shelves for that long. Nope, you're right, it's another unplanned, expensive buy.

On to the review of yet another shopping whim, The Face Shop's Sake Nourishing Body Lotion.

Review: Too Cool For School Rolly Doll Perfume Gel

Last Thursday, thanks to an unscheduled site meeting, I was able to leave work early and go check out Too Cool For School's North EDSA branch. I actually did lose a good half an hour in that shop, thanks to the not-so-girly interiors and packaging, and very attentive sales assistant.

The sales assistant was very friendly and accomodating, that even if all the TCFS merchandise I've bought do not have ingredient lists, I still have a haul.

Clockwise, from top left corner: GAZAGAZA wipes, cotton wipes,
After School BB Foundation Lunch Box, Rolly Doll Perfume Gel,
and O2 Bubble Cleansing Pack

First up for review from this haul is TCFS's Rolly Doll Perfume Gel.

Review: The FACE Shop EAU de L'ÂME Perfumed Body Shower Gel

Today, I'll be reviewing a body cleanser I bought for those special times when my regular Safeguard's scent won't cut it -  The FACE Shop's EAU de L'ÂME Perfumed Body Shower Gel.

Review: Hawaiian Tropic After Sun Gel

Remember one of my recent posts regarding aloe vera as a treatment for burns?

I did mention that I have aloe gels on hand. I bought this to relieve the very harsh Manila sun's heat on my skin. Of course, I still use sunscreen! I use this product only after exposure for moisturizing purposes.

From the product description, this product "moisturizes the skin and helps prevent peeling and relieves sunburn." Let's see if it does that.

Review: Hawaiian Tropic Sheer Touch Lotion Sunscreen SPF 50 PA+++

I bought this sunscreen from a drugstore, in a hurry, as I accidentally ran out of sunscreen (for my body) when I was out of office. With no 3G connection, I was unable to at least go to cosdna.com to check the ingredient list. Anyway, here's my review for Hawaiian Tropic's Sheer Touch Lotion Sunscreen.