Waxing can get very expensive but DIY can be time consuming and plus one can’t really do it properly if you are like me short-sighted.  So this month I had to hold off my  Cole Haan that i had been eyeing on and get my upper lips and eyebrows done.  Well, with the eyebrows you can still do it yourself.. if you are diligent enough and do it every couple of days to keep them tamed but the upper lips part no matter what i use, it still has that faint black patch on it that makes my skin tone looks different and sure makes me look a lot like a man with a mustache – I can’t stand that!  And how can one feel good about oneself when you don’t feel confident right?   So yes, I’m $20 poorer today – boo hoo!

So I’ve been asked many a times what can a facial do for you ?  or does it really  help with making one look younger?  And I have to explain to people most of the time that a facial – one alone doesn’t do a lot to help one’s skin but a regular monthly facial is what that would do the magic.  Whether you are using an anti aging product or not – a good facial not only cleans but exfoliates and nourishes your skin.  A good massage on your face helps promote circulation and a facial helps to rid toxins from your skin.  Of course – an extraction of all impurities is very important too.  So if your skin therapist doesn’t extract – then it is not consider a good facial in my humble opinion.

No time for a pedicure..??   no problem.. i’m sure you can make time for a foot soak.. at least.. and pamper that feet of yours right..??  Yes..! after using the best appetite suppressant for the week, I wanted to end it up with a little bit of pampering myself.  You don’t need one of those machines.. you can use a nice plastic tub or a stainless steel one.

• Soak feet for 20 minutes.
• Follow with your favorite moisturizing cream.
• If you have any suspected allergies to any of the ingredients do not use foot soak.
• Do not heat the milk too hot for skin contact, or allow it to cool to a suitable temperature after combined with fruit.

I normally don’t like to get a pedicure because i’m shy about my feet.  They are rough.. and they are dry.. and the foot file that i used to have.. didn’t do its job.  I contemplated.. on getting the Revlon foot file that has a blade or some kind of shredder on it.  But i’m so chicken..  afraid that i might cut my feet off.. hahahha!!! So while looking for  Amazon books i finally found the perfect foot file that was cheap .. and good…!!!  Less than $5 .. !! this was the best investment ever..  because it did keep the back of my feet – the heels.. smooth.  Thank God..!! no more being shy about going for a pedicure now.

I had the best facial in 10 years .. despite the fact that i had a little panic attack .. after the scubbing of my face.  Maybe, i wasn’t too used to having such a long deep scrubbing.  But having said all that.. it turned out pretty well.. plus it’s darn cheap..!!!!   Why..?? because the esthetician is retired.. and she is only doing this for pocket money.. and you should see her lovely houses, the area rugs were everywhere.

She uses all the organic stuff.. like the above.  Created for all skin types, including blemished, oily, & combination types, this creamy organic facial cleanser contains activated charcoal for a deep, detoxifying cleanse, anti-oxidant rich rooibos tea and white tea extract, powerhouse hydrator Sodium Hyaluronate, and added vitamins and minerals for added skin food.

Desperate to get rid of my blackheads, i had no choice but to visit an esthetician from around here.  Although, I am very much in need of patio furniture this summer … more than going for facials, one has no choice – if you want to look presentable right?  So how does one find a good esthetician if you haven’t been to one for a long time.

Best is to find out if the esthetician can treat your blackheads thoroughly just in one sessions .. or at least know how many it would take for her to take care of your blackheads.  Go in expecting the results you promised as we all know that going for facials can be costly and you don’t want to be disappointed. Ask as many questions as possible before making an appointment to avoid any disappointment.  Does it hurt..??  or how long it takes? and how much? how many sessions?  etc, etc, etc.

Eeeewwwkkk..!! i have blackheads..!!!  and because I cannot see too wear with my glasses when i’m close up the mirror.. i never realised it till the other day.. when i was out to get some new glasses.. and was tryng out frames at the opitcal store.  And lo and behold.. i was shocked to see these tiny black color stuff residing not only on my nose.. but near my face.  Oh my..!!!!   i can’t wait to get home.. and sqeeze them out…. but they are darn painful.. even though i steamed my face first.. to open its pores.  I have moving tips but not tips on removing those ugly blackheads of mine.. except to go for a facial.  But the facials here are different from those in Asia.  My beautician or esthetician would definitely clean my face out properly .. but the ones here.. they donch seems to do much of those.. except massage the face – which is good.. but not enough.  But having said that.. i’ll still have to try.. and see if it would help.. beats trying to damage your skin eh.

How many of you go and get your nails and feet done regular..??  in a nail spa..??  not just a girlfriend’s house.. or a party for you and the gals.  Like a real spa..??  so that your nails gets professional help..?? not just for nail art.. but for the wellness of your nails.

Well a nail spa is not like your neighbourhood facial place that also does nails.. or your toe nails by filing it down and painting it the color you want.  At a nail spa, one can expect a little more than that.. and you are supposed to get more pampering .. than the usual nail place.  A nail spa usually give you and your hands and nails .. a relaxing hand massage.. and spoils your nails and hands with lots of fabulous lotions.  The ones I go to.. they make you dip them in paraffin wax as well.  You can really feel the diff .. after using a exfoliation massage and then the dip.. and more massage.  Yes.. ! i do pay a little more.. than the usual nail place.. around the corner of my store.. but that means..i don’t have to buy so many piano sheet music that week if i am going to a nail spa.  Afterall, a girl needs some pampering every now and then eh.