Konjac sponge - Asian secrets for skin cleaning.

There's a new tool for washing your face. It is a Konjac Sponge, one of the more recent product, imported from Asian beauty.
Konjac sponges come in different sizes, shapes, and types.

What is Konjac?

The Konjac Potato or Konnyaku is a perennial plant native to Asia, and can be found growing wild at very high altitudes. A totally natural food source, Konjac is 97% water, rich in mineral goodness and low in calories. Naturally alkaline, Konjac is pH neutral which leaves skin perfectly balanced. First discovered in the Indochinese region, Konnyaku has been used in Korea, Japan and China for over 1,500 as medicine, food, a dieting aid and as a beauty product.

Konjac sponges benefits:

- Konjac sponges are very gentle. They're more gentle than scrubs, so you can use them for daily exfoliating even for sensitive skin and rosacea without irritation. 

- The fibers of Konjac sponges  help unclog pores and prevent breakouts.

 -The Konjac sponges are 100% biodegradable and natural.

- Suitable for everyone from babies, women and men.

- Eliminates excess sebum.

How to choose Konjac sponge:

Let's start with pure, colorless Konjac, actually it is white color.

This is unscented sponge has a soft texture and. It contains various positive minerals and antioxidant ingredients by itself. As konjac is 100% alkaline, it will help balance the pH of your skin.

The Bamboo Charcoal Konjac sponge is for you if you have sensitive, oily and acne prone skin. This facial cleansing puff is created by adding activated bamboo charcoal powder to the Konjac mixture. The Bamboo Charcoal contains activated carbon and various minerals that enhance absorptive ability, perfect for removing excess oil. Bamboo Charcoal is also a natural anti-oxidant so will help fight hard-to-reach, acne-causing bacteria. 

 

The Konjac sponge infused with Asian clay is your choise if you have extremely sensitive skin. Asian clay is recommended for tired, sensitive & dehydrated skin. It is also great for sun-exposed skin.

The Green Tea Konjac Sponge is made by adding Green Tea Extract to the Konjac mixture. Green Tea has a unique sterilizing effect to facilitates beautiful radiant soft skin by combating inflammation from acne and preventing spots. Suitable for oily and combination skin types. 

How do I use the Konjac Sponge?

Konjac sponges are hard when they are dry, so you must wait until it softens so you will need to wet it under warm water until fully softened and expanded. 

Squeeze out any excess water, and gently massage your face with the sponge in circular motion. Please avoid harsh rubbing on acne area and around eye area. 

Do I need to use a cleanser with a Konjac sponge?

You can combine it with your favorite cleanser to make the sponge even softer and to create a rich lather for an incredibly therapeutic experience. Or you can use Konjac sponge after your facial cleanser to remove all leftovers of cleanser and to polish gently your skin.

 After-usage care:

Rinse the sponge with clean water. Using clean hands, press the sponge gently in between palms to drain water out. DO NOT twist, stretch or press the sponge too hard as it may damage the sponge.Hang or place the sponge in a well-ventilated area to dry it. Alternatively, keep the sponge in a container and store it in a refrigerator.
Replace sponge every 4-6 weeks for the best cleansing experience.
I like to add Konjac sponges to my facial care routine.

Firming Facial Toner - for mature, tired and stressed skin.

A facial toner can be the perfect step in your skin-care routine. In the addition to the main purposes of toner you can significantly improve skin tone.
This toner is excellent option for anti-aging and for helping to repair sun damage while also addressing other concerns.

Firming Facial Toner is a non-drying toner that delivers powerful anti-aging benefits that firm the skin and restore its natural pH balance.

When used after cleansing it helps skin restore and repair itself. This unique formula works immediately to improve skin function and reduce cellular damage and inflammation thanks to its antioxidant-rich formula.

Ingredients:

Rose Hydrosol, also known as Rose Floral Water or Rose Distillate, is a great toner, just as it is, for all skin types. Especially suited to dry and mature skin types. I often used it in place of water in my lotions or cosmetics recipes. Rose Distillate stimulates the skin, controls and balances sebum production (making it useful for both dry and oily skin), can balance and restore the skin's PH. Its antibacterial properties help fight acne giving troubled skin a gentle, rather than a harsh treatment.

Organic plant extracts contain antioxidants to protect against harmful free radicals to prevent premature skin aging:
Watermelon Extract,
Rosehips Extract,
Wheat Germ Extract,
Green Tea Leaf Extract,
Ginko biloba Extract.

Organic Apple Extract, Bilberry Extract and Lemon Peel Extract - prevent premature skin aging.

Panthenol (Vitamin B5): Softens and conditions so that skin is prepared for next treatment.

Shea Butter WS: soothes and rejuvenate your skin.

Hyaluronic acid - provides immediate and long-lasting hydration for up to 24 hours.

Hydrolyzed Soy protein - nourishes and hydrates skin.

MSM (Organic sulfur) acts as a healing solvent, driving ingredients deep into your cells and creating permeability, for nutrients to move in and toxins to move out.

This toner is rich in vitamins and minerals that give your skin extra antioxidants to fight free radicals.

During summer months or in humid climates this may be the only moisturizer your skin needs.

Lavender facial toner - toner for normal and dry skin.

It's often that people ask what a toner does, if they need to use one, and if so, which ones are the best for their skin type? A well-formulated toner can provide realy good  benefits for your skin.

We created formula of skin-conditioning toner that restores and balances skin so that it is soft, soothed, and prepared for treatment products. It doesn't contain alcohol or strip the skin, and instead, it balances and refreshes the moisture in the skin.
Key ingredinents of this facial toner:
- Hyaluronic acid: Creates instant hydration.
- Lavender Hydrosol: Easily and quickly absorbed into the skin, lavender purifies and soothes.
- Panthenol (Vitamin B5): Softens and conditions so that skin is prepared for next treatment
step.
- Hydrolyzed Wheat protein: nourishes and hydrates skin leaving it soft and graceful.
- Shea Butter WS: soothes and rejuvenate your skin.
When used after cleansing, it helps skin restore and repair itself so your skin will look healthy and younger.

DIY project - peach, oatmeal, honey facial mask

During summer you can use benefits for your skin from fresh fruits and vegetables. They all have a lot of vitamins, minerals and proteins which can really improve your skin condition.
Today we will talk about peaches.
The scientific name persica, along with the word "peach" itself and its cognates in many European languages, derives from an early European belief that peaches were native to Percia.  The Ancient Romance referred to the peach as malum persicum "Persian apple", later becoming French pêche, hence the English "peach".
The peach is a succulent, aromatic and juicy fruit which has also positive impact on the skin. A rich source of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants the fruit is ideal component for DIY facial masks.
The main effects of peaches on the skin are moisturizing and regenerating.
- Vitamin A - helps to help to regenerate your skin tissue.
- Vitamin C - reduces wrinkles and boost collagen production,
- Alpha Hydroxy Acids help to rejuvenate your skin and improve skin complexion,
- Potassium, magnesium, and selenium restore the moisture of the skin and help to protect the skin from hazardous ultraviolet rays.


 The DIY mask is easy to prepare.

Just 4 components for PEACH facial mask:
- peach (of cause)
- oatmeal
- honey
- vitamin E

it has some great benefits for a healthy skin.

it has some great benefits for a healthy skin.

1. Deseed the peach and cut it in small pieces.








2. Crush a peach in a blender (or in food processor)

You can get about 3-4 Tbs of peach puree.

3. Grind 3 Tbs oatmeal or use oatmeal flour.

4. Mix 1 Tbs of honey and one pipette of vitamin E (you can use vitamin E in capsules, just squeeze 2 capsules)

5. Combine all ingredients together and mix well.
- 3 Tbs peach puree
- 3 Tbs oatmeal flour
- 1 Tbs honey
- 2 capsules vitamin E

You can regulate consistency, which you want, by adding more oatmeal flour or peach puree. I like paste-cream masks, like on the picture.

To USE:
- Apply to your face, leave for 20 minutes then rinse your skin by warm water and gently pat the skin dry.
Any remaining mixture can be stored in the refrigerator for 1-2days.

Your skin is soft and smooth as silk, right?