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Wednesday 16 December 2015

If you've wondered where I've been recently, I took a little break...but I'm back!! So hey there, it's good to see you again.

If you enjoyed reading my posts, there's plenty over on SomeOfMyFavouriteThings - my new blog. If you were a follwer, don't worry I've moved you all over to my new blog already so you don't need to do anything.

I looking forward to seeing you there, stop by and say hello!
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La Roche Posay - Physiological Make-up Remover Micellar Water Gel Review

Monday 3 August 2015



Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock for the last few years, it’s more than likely that you’ve heard of, if not swear by some kind of micellar water. Well as always, La Roche Posay have up'd their skincare game once more and have launched ‘Micellar Water Gel’.

I was quite excited to try this product as i’m a huge fan of micellar water, and was intrigued by this new gel. As you know already, it’s designed to remove make up and cleanse the skin, with all the benefits of no soap, no alcohol, no colorants and no parabens with makes it perfect for those of you with sensitive skin.

The bottle comes in the 195ml pump bottle, and the gel itself is dispensed clear.


On the website it advises you to apply to a wet face, however i’ve been using it like i would normal micellar water - with cotton pads and it works just the same in my opinion. At first it took me a couple of attempts to get the right amount out without using too little or too much. For me I use two cotton discs with one pump of gel on each disc. I find this is enough to remove all my make up (including eye make up). If you need more you can do another pump on another disc. I wouldn’t recommend using two pumps on one disc as it was way too much and i had to wipe some of the excess away.

What I like about this product is that with the pump feature you get more use out of the product. When i have normal micellar water, i seem to go through it like nobody’s business but i’ve noticed the gel has been lasting me a lot longer than the regular water would. I have no complaints what so ever about the products performance, as always La Roche Posay has done it again with another amazing product.

If you love using micellar water, but looking to up your skin care game, or simply get better use of your products, I would recommend picking up some Physiological Make-up Remover Micellar Water Gel next time you are at the pharmacy.



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Herbal Essences - Clearly Naked Shine

Sunday 21 June 2015


Herbal Essences have just upped their games and released the “Cleary Naked” range. This new range answers the high demand for paraben, silicone and colourant free hair care. Lately people(myself include) have been caring a lot more about the products we use and the ingredients that go into them and how that can effect us overall. So I’m glad that Herbal Essences have been listening to the masses and released this range.This range comes with 3 different formulas - Volume, Moisture and Shine.

"If you crave soft, silky hair that glistens in the sunshine, then reach for our NEW Clearly Naked Shine Collection. Get naked and indulge your senses with the lively scent of white tea and mint, while the shine-boosting formula lightly conditions and revitalises your hair. No heavy residues, dyes or parabens – just soft, shiny, naturally irresistible hair!"

Lately I’ve been using the ‘Shine’ version of the range and I have to say, I have been loving it.  Unlike other paraben free shampoos that I’ve tired, ‘clearly naked’ soaps up pretty well, and leaves my hair not only looking great, but smelling great too. There is something about the subtle white tea and mint scent that is delicious. The conditioner also soaks into my hair and leaves it smooth and shiny. I’m definitely a convert! Also knowing that i’m using a product that is nasty stuff free, makes me feel better.

If you are looking for an affordable hair care range without all the nasties, you should definitely be picking up some 'Clearly Naked’ by Herbal Essences - Available from all leading outlets in Malta priced €5.99

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Melanoma Awareness Month - Persona

Monday 18 May 2015




The month of May being dedicated to Skin Cancer and Melanoma Awareness brings the risks associated with sun exposure and the link with potential skin cancers to the fore of public opinion. To support this global health initiative, Persona Med-Aesthetic Centre, in collaboration with its team of leading dermatologists and supported by SkinCeuticals Advanced Skincare, shall be offering a number of free consultations for mole assessment throughout May, thereby increasing awareness about the importance of prevention and early detection of melanoma. 

Melanoma is a type of skin cancer that develops from melanin-producing cells, which are normally located in the basal layer of the epidermis or within the dermis, the outer layer of the skin. Aggressive forms of melanoma can spread to almost any organ in the body, making it of vital importance to detect it an early stage.

By far the biggest risk for developing melanoma is sun damage (UV radiation). The effects of sun damage are cumulative, meaning that they build up over time. Up to the age of around 30, cells recover quickly from damage and thus visible damage like sunspots, wrinkles and moles are relatively rare. Nonetheless every episode of sun exposure builds up damage (especially in sunny climates like Malta), which comes apparent and visible later in life.

Unfortunately, local dermatologists have seen a sharp rise in cases of melanoma over the last years. Experts indicate that this rise is due to a couple of different factors, such as the depletion of the ozone layer, popularity of tanning beds, more revealing fashion styles, and social norms encouraging the desirability of tanned skin. While it’s true that our bodies need a daily dose of Vitamin D, absorbing enough sunlight to reach your daily requirements is no problem for people living in Malta. With the amount of sun hours and strength of the UV rays in Malta, our daily required dose is easily satisfied without the need for any extra effort.

To protect against the harmful effect of UV radiation, it is recommended to seek shade and avoid the sunniest hours of the day, roughly between 11.00 and 16.00. When outdoors, try to protect your skin as much as possible, wearing a hat, sunglasses and clothing that covers you skin. Also, as a general rule of thumb, it is highly recommended to use a high factor broad-spectrum sunscreen (SPF50+) throughout the year, especially in our sun-blessed Malta. In the summer months it is important to re-apply your sunscreen every 2-3 hours throughout the day when exposed to the sun.

Together with SkinCeuticals, Persona Med-Aesthetic Centre emphasizes on the fact that for optimal protection, the use of antioxidants in combination with a bread-spectrum sunscreen will be greatly beneficial and increase one’s protection level against harmful UV & IRA rays. Recent studies show that IRA (infra red radiation) is also responsible for skin’s photo-damaging effects, hence modern sun protection should include filters, that provide IRA protection as well. Whereas sunscreens protect against UVA and UVB radiation from the outside, antioxidants work from the inside, protecting against free radicals formation and DNA damage to skin caused by UV & IRA rays. Studies show that even the best sunscreen, when applied, offers up to 55% protection against UV damage, but when combined with a powerful and well-formulated antioxidant, protection levels rise even up to 98%. In this light, during the month of May, Persona is offering a Free sunscreen to all those who purchase one of SkinCeuticals’ revolutionary antioxidant products,  to help educate on the importance of combining and anti-oxidant with a high SPF sunscreen in one’s daily routine.
Another important element in the fight against melanoma is self-examination, for you to detect suspicious lesions as early as possible, and bring these to the attention of your dermatologist at a very early stage when treatment has a very high success-rate. 

A popular method for self-examination is the ABCDE-method, where the letters stand for 5 indicating factors of melanoma; A - for Asymmetry in shape, B – for irregular Borders, C – for Colour variations, D – large (6mm+) Diameter, E – for Evolution that marks a change over time.
‘Dermatologists world-wide insist that there’s nothing healthy about a sun tan, therefore through this campaign, we hope more people will become aware of the dangers of unprotected or inadequately-protected sun exposure’, says Kate Demanuele, General Manager of Persona Med-Aesthetic Centre. ‘Prevention and early detection measurements of skin cancer, can save lives, therefore we hope this campaign will have its needed impact on people’s lifestyle and their skin health.’

By harnessing the power and influence of print and social media, Persona’s aim is to spread the message about melanoma as far and wide as possible. Various informative materials will be spread through Persona’s website (www.persona.com.mt) and its Facebook page (Persona Med-Aesthetic Centre) as well as through the local facebook page of SkinCeuticals, and through local bloggers and media, hoping to reach a bigger crowd.

We remind the public that as part of its SkinCeuticals year-long charity campaign launched earlier this year, Persona will donate 5% of all SkinCeuticals 2015 sales to Hospice Malta at the end of 2015.
SkinCeuticals antioxidants and high quality, broad-spectrum sunscreens are available exclusively at Persona Med-Aesthetic Centre in Ta’ Xbiex or can also be purchased online through the website www.persona.com.mt. Readers can contact Persona on 21340366 or info@persona.com.mt.



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