Organic Facial brought to you by My Beauty Cottage

My Beauty Cottage is secretly located at Solaris Mont Kiara, right above the DiGi centre. When entering the shop, one will instantly feel at home, as the ambience had been planned to give a homey feel to the place, a lil something like Lovely Lace ala Victorian Home style. It hit a soft spot when entering the place and honestly, with all the lack of sleep that I'm going through now, I actually felt like sleeping there and then whilst talking to the consultants.

My Beauty Cottage focuses on a wide range of organic services from organic facial (the core service) down to organic mani pedi and waxing services as well. They are also the sole distributor of Eminence Organic Skin Care products in Malaysia, which has been endorsing the Oscar Awards for many consequtive years. This Hungarian brand has been around for over 50 years and has renowned Hollywood celebrities whom are strong brand supporters of Eminence are like Paula Abdul (American Idol), Mimi Rogers (Austen Powers) and Sofia Milos (CSI Miami). Éminence has also been voted Favourite Skin Care Line by skin care professionals and #1 for skin care results in the natural and organic spa industry.

The products are cultivated using sustainable farming practices, the various fruits, flowers and herbs are then harvested by hand. Unlike many skincare products today which are mass produced, Éminence products which are handmade and not subjected to severe heating or hydrogenating processes that alter the nutritional value of the ingredients.

I have never tried any organic facial before and it was actually quite an experience.

Eminence also recently began with providing organic beauty products and are slowly expanding their range to eyeshadows and stuff.

I kinda like their sunblock because they have it in mineral form and you can squeeze them from a brush and run through your face with no hassle. I really don't like using sunblock because it is so icky and sticky! Ya it's bad! So I should change this bad habit lol.

So we began the session with filling up the customer details form. Had a little chit chat and allow them to analyze what would be the best treatment to cater - as different skin has different kinds of products that can be catered for. Honestly speaking, I was impressed! Usually organic products and services in Malaysia is rather limited but here at My Beauty Cottage, they have the full range from anti-aging to hydrating and much much more. Some of which I have never heard of.

This is how the treatment room looks like, with its ambiance made to feel like you are right at home. The moment I hit the bed, I felt like sleeping - BADLY! But the fruity smell of the products kinda distracted me a bit there. :P

This is the range of products that was used during my treatment.

There are real fruit seeds inside certain products. This is as Eminence uses real fruits in their product and not just the essence. The fruits gets freshly plucked and blended for over 4 hours and left to settle for the next few weeks and from there, each and every bottle is personally hand made with all the appropriate ingredients. Because of so, the products smells so yummy that you would literally wanna eat it *slurps*

Each facial comes with a body massage towards the end of the treatment. I got flipped to the side haha so that the consultant can reach towards the back

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Each time a masque is put onto the face, they use this special goss or cloth that helps to hold on to your face and firm it up. Also at the same time it is used so that nutrients do not get oxidized along the process.

I felt so good after the facial, my skin doesn't feel like it is cluttered with chemicals like how I normally feel after my usual facial. I'm really sensitive to smell so sometimes it really annoys me that the moisturizer that is smacked on my face has really pungent smell and I feel like my skin can barely breathe. But organic facial actually feels different. My skin was soft and smooth and I smell so fruity after that! :P

And I got 2 complimentary products to test out, which is the Blueberry Soy Repair Masque and Blueberry Soy Night Recovery Cream

Blueberry Soy Repair Masque 60ml rm338

Description: Revitalizing, Moisturizing & Age-Defying

Skin Type: Mature, dry, dehydrated, sun-damaged or devitalized skin types

Key Ingredients:

• Blueberry Juice: high in antioxidants and phyto-nutrients

• Blueberry Pulp: helps fights free radicals

• Non-GMO Soy: rich in isoflavones and Vitamin B

• Shea Butter: calming and moisturizing

• Raspberry Juice: Vitamin C and phyto-nutrient rich

• Bramble Juice: high in Vitamin A, Vitamin C and antioxidants

• Calendula Oil: moisturizing and active soothing agent

• Biocomplex™: functions as an antioxidant booster of Vitamin A, Vitamin C Ester, Vitamin E, Coenzyme Q10, Alpha Lipoic Acid

Blueberry Soy Night Recovery Cream 60ml rm398

Description: Age-Defying & Revitalizing

Clinically proven to decrease wrinkle depth by more than 40%!

Skin Type: Normal to mature, dry, dehydrated and devitalized skin types

Key Ingredients:

• Blueberry Juice: high in antioxidants and phyto-nutrients

• Blueberry Pulp: fights free radicals

• Non-GMO Soy: rich in isoflavones and Vitamin B

• Shea Butter: calming and moisturizing

• Raspberry Juice: Vitamin C and phyto-nutrient rich

• Bramble Juice: high in Vitamin A, Vitamin C and antioxidants

• Grape Seed Oil: supplies bioflavonoids

• Calendula Oil: moisturizing and active soothing agent

• BiocomplexTM: an antioxidant booster of Vitamin A, Vitamin C Ester, Vitamin E, Coenzyme Q10, Alpha Lipoic Acid

For those whom are keen to try out the facial, you can now just head over to My Beauty Cottage and mention my name and this would be what you will be getting:-

Get RM10 off the 1st Trial Facial price of RM198 for new visitors (Pay RM188 only) + COMPLIMENTARY welcome scalp massage, foot bath, light refreshment and trial product worth RM30.

Hurry! Cos this offer is only valid till 31st October 2011.

Address:

(HQ) K-1-3, SohoKL @ Solaris Mont Kiara

Tel: 010-2630322 / 03-62049322

(Outlet) S328B, 2nd Floor Oval, 1 Utama

Tel: 014-6322368 / 03-77269186

www.mybeautycottage.com.my

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Is This For Real?

When I first blogged about having insomnia and discovering that I was somnipathy - read here - I tried various methods and suggestions recommend by all my friends and readers.

Then, in my previous post I discovered this - the Harmoni Drink (*link to previous post* )

But along the way, I also discovered Qi Gong, rather interestingly it works. J has been on the path of learning and conducting Qi Gong and after reading my previous post he decided to try it out on me. If you were to ask me a few years back I wouldn't have believed it anyway anyhow, but after recent times with Yoga and meditation I began to realize things like these works too!

Some may say its a matter of mentality or mind over matter but I strongly believe it works, cos everything has a yin and yang and the balance is important. When Gramps was still around, he took up Mahikari. Something similar to Qi Gong. He would sit the whole family down one by one and do healing to cleanse our body / replenish good cells as he would say. Then he does spot healings and stuff like that (eg: flu he will focus on yr nose and the back of the head area, and etc depending on our anatomy) some can say it sounds so scientology because they don't believe in the presence of God but just energy.

I spoke to A about it, he did not dismiss that it may work but he also believe that the body in order to replenish and function well, should have proper nutrition, herbs and balance. So like a naggy Uncle, he kept asking me to continue what I am taking (Harmoni Drink)

So having had to consume a particular product on a regular basis, I decided to at least make the effort and do some research on the ingredients that was available in the drink – mana tau got side effects, then sei mei. So after searching around on the world wide web, here are some of the information that I managed to gather – psttt this part will tend to get a lengthy and boring, cos if you aren’t a nutritionist or so, you wouldn’t understand half of it. But I do advice to read on and do your further research and study.

Do take note that this is what I collated to counter insomnia, hence those without may not find it suitable BUT it can be a good reading.

A mentioned that ingredients like Macca and Cordyceps helps a lot especially for someone like me with sleepless nights and highly prone to stress.

Lemme run through some of the ingredients:-

Cordyceps

•Improved heart functions

Studies found that the survival of creatures who consume cordyceps can be increased tremendously. The mortality rate in 30 minutes is reduced from 80% to 20%. The survival rate was increased by 400%!

•Improved prognosis of kidney disease

Improves liver function of Hepatitis B carriers.

Improves sleep quality.

Increases the resistance level towards pressure from work and environment.

Improves physical strength of athletes, increases cardiopulmonary function and accelerates recovery from lethargy.

Restores energy and increase stamina of the elderly and those who have a weak body.

Cordycepin can promote recovery from illness, especially in cancer patients.

Macca

•Rich in 55 types of nutrients.

Maca is a cruciferous root vegetable, shaped like a big radish.

It grows in the Andes of Peru in South America 4,000 meters above sea level where the weather is extremely critical.

According to

•Regulates hormone

•Improves blood circulation

•Increases body strength

•Improves brain power

•Regulates blood glucose

According to

•Improves insomnia

•Eases menopause symptoms

•Increases fertility

•Increases libido

•Improve sexual ability *ahem ahem***

Releases tiredness, increases energy level and stamina

Releases stress, improves sleep quality

These 2 are just part of the ingredients available above others that helps to improve quality of life and reduce stress (something we all need in this super hectic world) – it is quite organic as well if you may say. Anyone wanna give it a try?

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The 2011 Barclays Asia Trophy by #TuneTalk - The Final.

I posted up on the semi-finals' actions the other day - and today, it is all about the final.

The 2011 Barclays Asia Trophy was the fifth edition of the Premier League Asia Trophy - and it was brought in by #TuneTalk - the cheapest mobile prepaid service in Malaysia! The trophy was contested by Blackburn Rovers, Chelsea, Aston Villa and Kitchee - dont get me wrong, I'm still a die hard supporter of Manchester United and that will never change!

Both Kitchee of Hong Kong and Blackburn Rovers lost their semi-final games - and they were up first in the 3rd-4th placing. It may have been a game fighting for 3rd placing - but both teams gave it their best to give the fans and spectators a good game.

Blackburn Rovers won the fixture 3-0 - with goals from Mauro Formica, David Dunn and a Nick Blackman penalty.

Mauro Formica for Blackburn Rovers.

After the game, then came the final - between Chelsea and Aston Villa.

In the 1st minute itself - young 18 year old Josh McEachran scored the opener for Chelsea - and set the stadium alive - mostly chanting "Chelsea Chelsea". Then in the 2nd half - Torres came on and scored Chelsea's 2nd - to lead Chelsea to a comfortable 2-0 win. =)

I believe the scoreline wont be that easy for Chelsea if they had played EPL Champions Manchester United... but that, we shall wait in this coming EPL season to see how they fare... Lets hope that United will wrap up the League by March or something. We shall see...

All in - I think it was a great tournament - and Tune Talk should hold more events like this! *woots* and next up - bring on the Red Devils!!!

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The 2011 Barclays Asia Trophy by #TuneTalk - The Semi Finals.

Thanks to #TuneTalk - I was in Hong Kong for the recent 2011 Barclays Asia Trophy - a little 4 team tournament that saw the likes of Chelsea, Aston Villa and Blackburn Rovers take on local strong team Kitchee! =)

The packed Hong Kong Stadium for both the semi-finals games!

Hehe lets not forget the cute mascot!

The first game saw Aston Villa take on Blackburn Rovers - a very good game that saw Aston Villa win 1-0 - thanks to a goal from Darren Bent!

Both teams attacked very well, and there were plenty of goalmouth action.

Not to mention the midfield action too! Both teams played so well that it was unfortunate that anyone had to lose! The other game saw Chelsea beat Kitchee 4-0...

Next up... the Final! =)

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Randomness

Back from HK yesterday. Feel like crap dot com.

Wish I didn't have to come home so soon, perhaps back here than its back to reality ey.

Unpacked (hate that chore so much) den went out for a drink or two with my emo friend LOL.

Anyway, start of the month of August, good things should be happening and first one of cos is Andrew's birthday! Happy birthday babe! Another year older another year wiser *cough cough* :P too bad I had to leave HK yesterday or I could have stayed back and celebrate your birthday with you! @.@ miss those times when you were still back here in KL - come on! Shift your family back here :P

Shopping is a bliss in HK! I feel like buying everything I come to sight with, bloody bad habit haha.. Need to keep reminding myself to save for NYC 2012. Plastics are poisonous, you keep signing without realizing - and I only realized I went overboard when I maxed out my card in HK. *ahem* But it was for a good deed! Helping friends buy stuff means I get to shop on behalf and I have lesser to spend on my own win-win! Y - time to collect your Prada wallet that we have been searching high and low for :P

I missed my parma ham so much! Having filled my tummy with some in HK makes me crave for more! Can't wait to go back for some Sabatini in Nov/Jan.

Good food..
... And drinks makes me a happy gurl ;)

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