Afro*Scent*ric, the African beauty products

I found this shop at Etsy.Com: Afro*Scent*Ric
I always want to try African beauty products, so I decided to order several of the items based on my current requirement.

Jacqulyne, the owner, always makes the products fresh. So it took 6 business days to complete my order before shipping. It arrived around 2 weeks.

Here's what I bought:
QUEEN MAKEDA (THE REAL) SHEA-MANGO BUTTER BODY BALM(fruity queen of sheba scent)
What it does:
It helps to heal sunburn, rashes, relieve itching from eczema/psoriasi/dermatitis, effectively treat dry skin and naturally help prevent stretch marks during pregnancy, fight under eye darkness, fight fine lines/wrinkles.


QUEEN CLEOPATRA COCOA BUTTER BAR(scent of coconut)
Directions:
- Apply to heels of feet after bathing/shower to SEAL in moisture.
- Use as a lotion bar throughout the day to moisturize hands after frequent hand washings.
- Great for nurses, doctors, dentists, etc. anyone in a field where they wash their hands quite a bit.
Cocoa butter is a moisturizer that protects skin from moisture. The cocoa butter will BLOCK the water & frequent hand washings from drying out your skin & will lock in moisture. Over time, the cocoa butter & beeswax develop a thin layer of protection, securing the skin with much needed moisture & maintaining healthy levels of water balance, ensuring healthy skin.

QUEEN NANDI SHEA BUTTER BAR(sandalwood vanilla scent)
What it does:
Apply to SUNBURNED SKIN, BEE STINGS, MOSQUITO BITES, KITCHEN BURNS, ECZEMA SORES/PATCHES, ROSACEA ACNE, PSORIASIS SORES/PATCHES, BRUISES, PAPER CUTS or SEVERELY CHAPPED LIPS!
PERFECT SOLUTION: soothing, COOLING sensation to stop pain/irritation & itching;

Ingredients:
SHEA BUTTER to moisturize the skin, calming the cells and enabling it to heal itself;
VITAMIN E to promote skin regeneration and fast healing;
SHEA NUT OIL to coat/protect the burn (etc), resulting in healthy healing of tissue; EVEN/BALANCED healing & nurturing of the skin to prevent bacteria growth or infection.

QUEEN AMINA ALMOND BUTTER BAR(almond scent)
What it does:
- SOFTEN your skin/hair, SOOTHE IRRITATION FROM SUNBURN, RELIEVES ITCHING FROM ECZEMA/PSORIASIS/DERMATITIS, ALLEVIATES DRY SKIN, SOOTHES INFLAMMATION & MOISTURIZES a specific area.
- GREAT massaging bar

ANTI-ITCH SERUM for scalp(unscented)
Use on braids, dreadlocks, weaves, or any irritation caused by tension, dandruff or dry itchy scalp.

Instructions:
SHAKE WELL before EACH use. Since there are no SYNTHETIC additives to mix the oil & witch hazel together, you need to simply shake the bottle BEFORE each use. Apply to scalp as needed. Keep chilled for EXTRA RELIEF.

AFRICAN BEAUTY IN-SHOWER SKIN SOFTENING MOISTURIZER
What it does:
The mixture of 10 DIFFERENT oils help to SOFTEN & PROTECT your skin from free radicals, detergents and dry heat this summer. This MOISTURIZER, with continued use, will eliminate the need for lotions/creams when you get out of the shower/bath. This is great for winter & summer! The COMBINATION of the different oils will go DEEP within the epidermis, supplying it with MUCH NEEDED moisture, vitamins, minerals & DEFENDING anti-oxidants.

DIRECTIONS:
Just simply apply while in shower; AFTER CLEANSING...rub into the skin....pat dry..that's it, let the oils do the rest

I have tried this. The scent is very mild, reminds me of baby smell. Good to hydrate the skin.

NIGERIAN NECTAR 1oz NATURES MOISTURIZER
It's rich in antioxidants and oleic acid, essential components for the maintenance of healthy, glowing skin!

What it does:
- Makes a GREAT makeup remover, as it clears your face, it moisturizes it.
- Warm in microwave & massage into nails/cuticles for a great cuticle conditioner!
- Apply a couple of drops to your baby's bath water to moisturize/protect & fortify your baby's skin with much needed vitamins/minerals.
- Apply to baby's bum to protect from diaper rash. Use as a skin healing massage oil.
- Use on tight, itchy pregnant bellies to prevent irritation & stretchmarks!
- Apply to scalp for a natural, vitamin fortified scalp conditioner, apply to hair follicles to control frizz & uncontrollable "ends," apply to hairline to promote healthy, full hair growth...
- MEN: use as an aftershave oil, lighter & all natural! Use as a lighter foot oil! Apply to sore muscles after a long day, to drain toxins from sore muscles & relieve the discomfort! Use as a beard/mustache oil to keep natural sheen/moisturization to your mustache/beard without HEAVY BUILDUP! Prevent chaffing in your "private areas!"
Great for delicate elderly skin, too.





She gave me some samples too:
a. 6-butter scar rash cream: apply to skin while it is still wet/moist & let the oils/butters deeply moisturize your skin while letting them MEDICATE & REGENERATE your skin NATURALLY

b. Regenerate stimulate rejuvenating butter
Simply apply REGENERATE, STIMULATE & REJUVENATING BUTTER to the face & neck (DONT FORGET ABOUT YOUR NECK, IT IS THE FIRST "TRUE" INDICATOR OF A PERSON'S REAL AGE) daily after cleansing, to make skin soft and supple while combating signs of aging and to firm up skin.

c. 5-butter healing hair buttah:
Can be used as:
HAIR POMADE - apply to hair as needed, leave in

HAIR CONDITIONER - apply to hair, let sit for 15 minutes(shower cap & hot towel around shower cap to aid in absorbment) & wash out

SCALP CONDITIONER - apply to scalp, let sit for 15 minutes(shower cap & hot towel around shower cap to aid in absorbment) & wash out

HAIR FOOD - apply to scalp daily for nutrients, leave in

Her note:
Keep them in cool, dark place or the refrigerator so that they do not melt or become contaminated...since they are fresh & have no HARSH preservatives in them.

New stretch mark cream

Last Sunday I went to Puri Mall and just browsed through the department store. Since I wanted to update what's new with Dewi Sri Spa products, so I dropped by at its counter.

I found that they launched Innoshape Stretchmark Lessening Cream. The price is lower than The Body Shop's and Activa's, Rp 144,000.
The beauty consultant informed me that the result can be seen after 4 times of use. Wow, interesting. Even the product from Body Shop that I've been using takes longer time.
To be honest, I can't see the difference of my skin before and during the usage.

I plan to try this product after I finish Body Focus from The Body Shop.

Stretch Marks

According to Kidshealth.org,

Stretch marks are a normal part of puberty for most girls and guys. When a person grows or gains weight really quickly (like during puberty), that person may get fine lines on the body called stretch marks. Stretch marks happen when the skin is pulled by rapid growth or stretching. Although the skin is usually fairly elastic, when it's overstretched, the normal production of collagen (the major protein that makes up the connective tissue in your skin) is disrupted. As a result, scars called stretch marks may form.

If you're noticing stretch marks on your body, you're not alone. Most girls and women have stretch marks, which tend to show up on the breasts, thighs, hips, and butt. Many women get them during pregnancy. And while they're more common in girls, guys can get stretch marks, too.

People who are obese often have stretch marks. Bodybuilders are prone to getting stretch marks because of the rapid body changes that bodybuilding can produce. Stretch marks also may occur if a person uses steroid-containing skin creams or ointments (such as hydrocortisone) for more than a few weeks, or has to take high doses of oral corticosteroids for months or longer.

Same thing happened to me. I started having stretch marks on my behind when I hit puberty.
Also because I have gained weight and now I'm loosing weight.

Nowadays I look for cream or treatment to reduce it or maybe even to eliminate it.
There's cream from Activa, the price is Rp 340,000. It's sold in Guardian or Century Pharmaceutical Store.
I was looking for the one from The Body Shop. I had to wait for one month until it's available.
The product is Body Focus, price is Rp 299,000. It has products for cellulite too.
I'm using it now, the beauty consultant said the result can be seen after 4 weeks of use.

We'll see how it's working.