KORA Organics Review

Welcome Back Everyone! 

As you know I have been missing in action for quite awhile due to the workload from university but nonetheless I AM BACK!

December is the month for travels and discovering new skincare products so I thought why not?! 

KORA Organics Review! 

I have had KORA Organics for about 4 months now and I absolutely love it! Not only it made my skin glow but I always felt like my skin was energized and revitalized. 

I received this entire set (3 step skincare) from my boyfriend when he heard that I wanted to try something new rather than my old skincare routine. 

From Left to Right- Cream Cleanser, Energising Mist, Hydrating day and Night cream along with Luxurious RoseHip Oil. 

Cream Cleanser; 

This is a cream cleanser, by fault my boyfriend bought me a cream cleanser instead of the foaming cleanser and by far the best mistake ever. 

This cleanser is super light, it feels like your putting lotion on your skin and it doesn't feel like you are cleaning anything but it actually works really well. 

It contains organics ingredients which is good. 

It doesn't leave your face feeling greasy or tight after, it makes your skin super smooth. 

It is suitable for all skin types I reckon since I have super oily skin and I am using this cleanser. 

Energising Citrus Mist

This is a toner that goes right after you have cleaned your skin. You simple spritz about 3 pumps onto clean skin and let it soak in. 

This is essentially a toner as well. 

It is super light and it smells very woody with a hint of citrus. There are 3 different types for different skin care, I personally prefer this smell more. 

I personally own the Rose Mist as well and that has a very strong rose scent to it. 

This scent does not linger on your skin so you do not have to worry about it. 

You can spray this on top of your makeup to freshen it up. Essentially use it morning and night. 

I brought this onto the plane and this kept my skin fresh because plane air is recycled so keeping your skin hydrating is essential. 

The downside to this product is that it takes a long time to put the cap back on, you really have to use strength and that it finishes very quickly if you have a wider face. I use about 2 bottles in 3 months (that is if I use it sparingly) 

Hydrating Day and Night Cream: 

This is a very heavy cream, you would really have to blend it in or you will end up with a white cast. It does not feel heavy on the skin but if you do not blend, it will. 

It has a very woody scent with a hint of orange. It does linger on the skin, so if you do not like woody with citrus infused then i would suggest you try the other creams/gels. 

It really hydrates and rejuvenate the skin, I usually apply this in the morning only or when its winter then i will apply it at night as well. But usually for night, I only apply the Rosehip oil as it is already very heavy on the skin. 

Luxurious RoseHip Oil. 

As you all know, Rose Hip oil is an essential in my life. It really hydrates the skin, reduces fine lines, reduce hyperpigmentation and smooths the skin out. 

This RoseHip Oil has a slight scent to it but it does not linger on the skin. I usually apply this at night only when I am back in Brunei as it is a tropical country and skip the moisturizer. 

I apply twice (Morning and Night) on days when my skin feels dry or just dull and it will feel like it's brand new again. 

The only downside for all the products is the pricing. It is rather pricey costing about $35-$50 per item. But I would say investing in your skincare items to keep a clear canvas is better than piling on makeup. 

I am not sponsored by KORA Organics. This is just a personal review. 

I hope you all enjoy this post! More to come, New recipes and New Skincare tips for all you people! 

Happy December & Enjoy it with your loved ones! 

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Dry Face Brushing- Yes Or No?!

Hello all you beautiful people out there! 

Firstly, an apology from me. Clearly I've been away for such a long period of time, well hear me out! I am currently in Uni doing a production therefore, my workload has been so excessive that I barely have time to sleep. I'm currently running on a 5-6 hours of sleep which clearly isn't enough, But I'm coming back with a BIG BANG!

Dry Face Brushing! Yes or No?!

Definite YES!! 

You might have heard people dry body brushing, some models such as Miranda Kerr swore by this method to keep her skin glowing and smooth. Well dry face brushing should be a fad too!

Here's a picture of me with my little genius tool!

Some of the benefits: 

Increased exfoliation- Helps makes your skin smoother and more refined.
Increased lymphatic flow- It helps remove toxins in your skin which are often the cause of breakouts and puffiness.
Increased circulation- Brings oxygen and nutrition directly to your skin, where you will look radiant and rejuvenated.

Now let's rethink why you wouldn't want to invest this little genius tool for gorgeous skin!
Some other cheaper alternatives you can use are an electric toothbrush (of course with a separate head) or a small handkerchief.

These methods works as well but try not to brush your face too hard, Just gently strokes will do the trick!

I hope I've changed your mind into buying a Dry Face Brush! 

Apologies for not having long post but please bare with me! 

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Eggcited?!

Hi guys
As I  didn't really have any time to shop this week and since it's been a really tiring week, I just wanted something quick, fast and yummy for breakfast.

After rummaging through my fridge, look at what I found! 

Ingredients: 
- 2 Eggs
- Handful of Spinach
- Handful of Mushrooms (Up to your preference. As for me, I loooove my shrooms!)
- Spring Onions
- Handful of Spinach (1 cup)
- 1 Bulb of Shallots
- 1-2 Strips of Bacon (You can also use beef bacon, turkey bacon or simply shredded chicken.) 
- 1Tbsp of Low Fat Cream Cheese (You can also use Ricotta Cheese)


Instructions: 

Let's start by first dicing up your shallots  and spring onions. Then cut up your mushrooms.
If you prefer more bite, you're always welcome to cut it thicker.

Slice up your bacon to bite size. Once all that is done, let's start frying!

Start by first frying your bacon without oil on your non stick pan. You don't need to add in additional oil as the bacon produces it's own.

Once your bacon start to brown, throw in you shallots and mushroom. After frying, put a side.

Break both the eggs and beat well with a fork. By adding one table spoon of olive oil just to make sure that your egg won't stick to the pan, pour your egg in.

Scatter your mushroom and bacon mixture which you previously put aside before your egg starts to set. Once it's about to cook, scatter the Cream Cheese/ Ricotta Cheese and the Spinach.

After that, fold the egg in half to cook the spinach a bit more. 

I didn't use any salt for this dish as the saltiness already comes from the bacon. Only Pepper.
If you want your dish to be a bit more flavourful, you're welcome to add in mix herbs or any other preferred herbs.

I hope you guys have been having a good week thus far! 

So sorry for the lack of post as I am currently in Intensives for Production 1: My life now consist of meetings and rehearsals daily from 8-11. 

But my co-partner will be uploading post if I am not doing so! 

Co-Partner & Big thanks to: Royston Poh for writing this post. 

See you soon! 

Ÿ Nicholle Zoe Ÿ

RoseHip Oil.

Hello all my beautiful readers! 

Most of you might have heard of Rose Hip Oil, or if you may not well keep reading on! 

I have recently purchased a bottle of certified organic Rosehip oil, reason why is that I have heard great reviews on Rosehip oil, most of you might know Miranda Kerr and other celebrities uses it to reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and scars. Well, at the age of 20 I thought it'd be best to prevent it! Ladies & gents, prevention is key! 

(Organics)

Benefits of Rose Hip Oil: 

1) It contains high levels of Vitamin C and Vitamin A as well as fatty acids such as omega 3 and 6.

2) It contains anti-inflammatory properties and it has healing and anti-microbial properties.

3) It is widely used on acne. It is very light and non-greasy.

4) It hydrates the skin and can help with ezcema and other skin conditions.

5) It is versatile, you can use it on your skin and on your hair. If you wish, on your nails too!! *Sayyyyy whaaaaat! *

6) It helps with scarring, it is proven effective in repairing acne scars and with regular use, the scars will start to fade and become less prominent.

7) It is filled with antioxidant and vitamins which helps keeps the skin smooth and healthy looking! Deminishes fine lines, wrinkles and scarring. It is easily absorbed into the skin.

Why you should choose pure organic Rosehip oil?

- Organic Rosehip oil, it is natural and does not contain any other chemicals. It is purely made out of the natural ingredient.

The scent

- Rosehip oil has a distinct scent sort of like Olive oil but it can be unpleasant for some users, so I would suggest trying it out before purchasing!

I'll be doing a review a couple of weeks from now to update you all on the product itself! 

Ÿ Nicholle Zoe Ÿ

Coconut Oil; A Must Have!

Hello all you beautiful people out there! 

Coconut oil has been around for ages and normally people would be afraid of it, however coconut oil benefits us so much that some people see pass it! Today i'll be going over the nutritional facts of coconut oil that will assist weight loss, aid indigestion &give you clear complexion! 

Benefits: 

1) Coconut Oil is one of the richest source of saturated fats (there's a difference between healthy fats and unhealthy fats". 

2)  Coconut oil increases your energy and metabolism which assist weight loss by burning belly fats. It can also reduce your appetite and make you eat less without even trying! It also controls your weight and protects the body from insulin resistance. 

3) Coconut oil has properties that can aid indigestion. 

4) It slows down wrinkles and fine lines. It keeps skin connective tissues strong and it soften the appearance of fines lines, winkles and sagging. 

5) It stops sugar cravings. When ingested coconut oil, your body will cut down on sugar and with the proper amount of fats and protein, you can reserve your fuel properly and use it throughout the day. You will be able to cut down on carbs and other unnecessary junk food that you may have in mind ( i know you do :p we all do~) 

I hope this 5 tips have been helpful unpacking the benefits of coconut oil. I personally really like it because it really adds flavor to my food but other than that, the most important thing is EAT HEALTHY ! 

Till then! 

Eat healthy, Train well & Live well! 

Ÿ Nicholle Zoe Ÿ

Healthy Breakfast Idea #1

Hey guys, It's Nicholle here again! 

Today i'll be showing you how to make one of my favorite breakfast meals! I am literally eating breakfast right now at 7:30AM and doing this blog post in the morning before I head out the door (dedicated aren't i? hehehe)

 Breakfast is such an important meal of the day where you SHOULD NOT skip, because by eating healthy in the morning your brain will function a lot better when you're at school!

So today we're making organic yogurt topped with fruits.

Let's get started. 

Ingredients: 
- Organic Greek Style Yogurt (I prefer greek because it's less creamy- Also it's best to go for plain, if you like strawberry flavored yogurt, i'd say blend some fresh/frozen strawberries &yogurt together)
- 1 TSP of Chia Seed (optional)
-A drizzle of Honey
- 2 TBSP of unsweetened granola (If you can't find granola, go for cereal- I prefer to have something on the top that's a bit crunchy! But again, optional)
- A handful of fresh fruit.
-A dash of cinnamon.

Instructions:
Put your yogurt into a bowl, really depends how much you actually like yogurt. If you don't really like yogurt, you can have a tiny bit and tons of toppings (that's how I slowly trained myself to like yogurt). You should to! Yogurt is filled with probiotic enzymes that's good for you!!

Cut your fresh fruits (Today; I have strawberries and bananas. I know some of you may not have your locally fresh supplies of fresh fruits, but you can definitely sub it with either pear, apple, persimmon, mangoes (definite favorite but it's not in season at the moment).

Place it on the top to look pretty. Add a dash of cinnamon &top it off with granola, chia seeds and honey!

                                                 

  Easy and simple as that!! 

If you're on the go like I always am or you know you're tired the night before and wish to sleep in, make it into a small portable cup and keep it in the fridge. Pick it up the next morning and you're ready to go!

NO excuses on "I didn't have time to make breakfast'"! 

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Argan Oil As Moisturizer?

Hey Guys! Welcome back! 

Today's series would be under skin care! So I don't know about you, but ever since Argan Oil was introduced to be used as a moisturizer, everyone seemed to hopped on to the band wagon. So today i'll be giving you a little more insight into why Argan oil is so good for your skin!

Argan oil is being extracted from the kernels of an Argan Tree. It contains beneficial nutrients like Fatty Acids and Vitamin E. 

Benefits: 

1) Anti- Aging- Argan Oil is filled with antioxidants that reduces the visilibility of wrinkles and fine lines. It also provides a youthful glow. It is also very lightweight so it sinks into the sink easily. 

2) Acne- Argan Oil is not greasy therefore, it balances the skin and with the properties of anti oxidant in the Argan oil, it can help reduce inflammation and heal damaged cells. 

3) Dry Skin- Argan oil is filled with fatty acids and Vitamin E that can help repair the skin and also bring a youthful glow without the grease. It repairs damage skin and providing the nutrients to the skin, it can reduce dry skin. 

4) Versatility- Argan oil can be used for the nail, hair and skin such as stretch marks. The ingredients inside Argan Oil can soothe and create soft smooth skin. Argan oil can also be used as a lip moisturizer where it will moisturise and soften the skin. 

So those are the 4 beneficial properties of Argan Oil, Well I'm pretty sure there are more but those are the most important ones! 

So be sure to grab some Argan Oil and apply it to your skin before heading off the bed!! Skip all the chemical products and go NATURAL! au Natural ! 

I love you guys! 

see you on monday for another recipe post! 

* Post might be a bit late as I will be heading off for Holidays * 

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