Thursday 1 October 2015

Review - Elli 100% natural body balm


Due to my unyielding love of fine foods, I have been recently posting about my various culinary jaunts across the capital - but today I feel like going back to my organic/natural beauty roots by writing about my ardent love for my latest skincare discovery.

I was given the Elli Body Balm by the lovely people at Herbs-APlenty - a South African face and body care company specialising in natural and organic products that smell of pure jubilation.

First of all, I must blather on about how much I love the packaging - simple, slightly retro lettering and chic bright colours.

Then I must express my adoration for the wholesome ingredients list. I can't explain the feeling of intense happiness I get when I read the back of a new beauty product and am faced with lovely herby names such as 'matricaria chamomilla' and 'lavandula Marie' - a stark contrast to the scary chemical titles of PEG-40 and blahblahparaben, so commonly found lurking on the ingredients lists of even the most innocent looking containers.

This blissful balm is described on the packaging as "a calming and nourishing blend of Shea Butter and Marula Oil, enhanced with indigenous African essential oils." 

Shea Butter is excellent for deeply moisturising dull, dry skin, whereas marula oil is said to contain a whopping 60% more free radical busting antioxidants than argan oil - ideal for treating sun damaged and crepe-like post summer skin. 




I admit that my skin did feel rather nourished and my mood calmer as I smoothed on this deliciously-scented body balm. The texture is gorgeous - not too greasy, yet rich enough to leave my post-showered self silky soft from head to toe.

I also loved the sexy sheen left on my skin after using this product - perfect for donning a little black dress before a glamorous night out in London Town. 

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Wednesday 30 September 2015

5 Suspects Causing You To Break Out | Acne Tips

Have you ever wondered why you are still prone to breakout, even though you have been extra diligent in choosing your skincare/makeup products?

Last week, I mentioned about the external and internal factors could be the reasons that lead to your breakouts — "Clear Acne From The Inside Out". Apart from that, there are things we come in contact with on a daily basis could also be the culprits behind your breakouts. I have nabbed a few suspects, so let's start the investigation!


Suspect 1: Your Pillowcase
Crime: Causing breakouts on your face and/or the sides of your face

Your pillowcase is a nasty cesspool of bacteria! Why? Your hair and face secrete sebum naturally. And when you press them against your pillow, the sebum get rubbed off and absorbed by your pillowcase; not to mention, some of you drool and sweat when you are asleep eh? As a result, your pillow become a breeding ground for bacteria. When your face comes in contact with your pillow, the grime and bacteria re-contaminate your skin and BAM! BREAKOUTS!

Fix It: Change and wash your pillowcase (and bed sheets) every few days or weekly.

Suspect 2: Your Makeup Tools (sponges, brushes etc.)
Crime: Causing breakouts on your face

Much like Suspect 1 — Each time you use your makeup tools, they collect and trap leftover makeup, sebum, dirts and sweat, which make a perfect flourishing surroundings for bacteria to build their colony. If you continue using the tools, you are transferring the grime and bacteria to your face thus, increasing the chances of getting breakouts.

Fix It: Sanitize and wash your makeup tools after every use or at least once a week.

Suspect 3:  Your Cell Phone
Crime: Causing breakouts on your jawline and/or the sides of your face

Think about what your cell phone goes through a day. Your hands are full of germs and with all the texting, snapping, scrolling on your cell phone, plus you put your phone on the public table, toss it in your bag etc. ... all of these actions transfer a lot of bacteria onto your device, which can then get transferred to your face when you are making or answering a call.

Fix It: Clean your cell phone by wiping the screen with anti-bacterial wipe regularly. (I personally use Anti-Bacterial Wet Wipes from Dettol.) Alternatively, you can consider using a head/ear-phones to reduce the chances of your cell phone touching your face.

Suspect 4: Your Diet
Crime: Causing breakouts on your face

As I've mentioned before in "Clear Acne From The Inside Out", some types of foods increase oil and hormone production, heat and toxic in the body, which can cause you to breakout.

Fix It: Avoid oily, spicy, junk foods and/or dairy products. Consider keeping a food diary and monitoring your skin can help you find out if a certain food is constantly causing you to breakout.

Suspect 5: Your Eyeglasses (Sunglasses/Spectacles etc.)
Crime: Causing breakouts on your temples and the sides of your nose

Your makeup can get stained on the frame. In addition, sebum, dead skin cells, dirt and sweat get trapped easily on and under the frame too. The build-up can cause clogged pores and the growth of bacteria, leading to breakouts.

Fix It: Keep your eyeglasses free from grime by washing under water or wiping them with anti-bacterial wet wipes. If you wear makeup, make sure you thoroughly wipe the areas that touch your skin with a makeup remover wipe.

Well, it is more than just choosing the right skincare/makeup products when it comes to battling acne. There are many "small" things that we use or do everyday might be to blame for the crime of causing breakouts — be vigilant!

Check out my other articles:
- "My Acne Story"
- "Understanding The Types Of Acne — Whitehead, Blackhead, Papule, Pustule, Cyst, Nodule"
- "Understanding The Acne Fighters — Salicylic Acid, Benzoyl Peroxide, Tea Tree oil"
- "5 Acne Spot Treatments Recommendations"

Suspects Causing You To Break Out | Acne Tips
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Monday 28 September 2015

Kinohimitsu EYEBRIGHT Supplement | Review

In today's modern world, we are all exposed to electronic devices (i.e. computers, smartphones, tablets, TV) everyday. But... Did you know free radicals and environmental exposures, such as blue light and ultraviolet rays from your electronic devices and the sun, can damage your eyes? It can lead to premature macular degeneration and other eye discomforts such as chronic dryness and red veins.

Good news is that you can reduce the damage, protect and improve the health of your eyes with Kinohimitsu EyeBright!

Kinohimitsu EyeBright is designed to offer in depth protective elements to the eyes. Coupled with FloraGLO Lutein, DHA, Lycopene and potent anthocyanins (Maqui Berry Extract and Purple Rice Extract) for ultimate nourishment to the eyes. It effectively alleviates eye fatigue, dryness and also promotes focusing.

It is 100% NATURAL (from plant source), and do not contain additives, preservatives, chemicals, artificial coloring and flavoring!

These are the main ingredients:

- FloraGLO® Lutein combats free radicals and filters damaging blue light to protect retina and optic nerves.

- Maqui Berry Extract has a rich content of anthocyanin, particularly delphinidin that is excellent in preventing degenerative conditions of eyes by inhibiting light-induced damage on retina.

- Purple Rice Extract contains anthocyanin content, which helps to reduce eyes fatigue and improve visual acuity.

- Lycopene (Tomato Extract) is the best inner moisturizer to relieve eye dryness and restore charming blink in eyes.

- Beta-carotene (Dunaliella) improves the eye conditions such as poor night vision, dry eyes, eye inflammation and reduces the risk of age-related macular degeneration (AMD).

- DHA (Algae) ensures retina functions properly and able to reverse the symptoms of dry eye syndrome.

Full Ingredients List:
Strawberry Powder, Maltodextrin, Taurine, FLORAGLO Lutein, Acerola Extract, Vitamin B Complex, Marigold Extract, Maqui Berry Extract, Purple Rice Extract, Beta-Carotene, Lycopene, DHA, Starch

Each box comes in 30 sachets (= 30 days supply).

Fun Fact: Kinohimitsu EyeBright contains the highest amount of lutein (100mg) in the market, and just 1 sachet is equivalent to 17 cups of spinach! It is high in anti-oxidant!!!

Who should consume EyeBright?

It is halal certified and also suitable for vegetarian!

With advanced technology, it is made with quick dissolve granules. This is how the powder looks like in the sachet:

Packed with many nutritious ingredients~

Directions Of Use: Take 1 sachet daily before *breakfast. You can just consume it directly in powder form. Alternatively, you can dilute it with 50ml water.

*P.S.: It is recommended to be consumed before breakfast as the absorption rate is at its peak in the morning. 

I prefer to consume it directly~ It is easy to consume especially for people (e.g elderly) who have the fear of swallowing softgel. It has a sweet and sour strawberry-berry taste..... I LIKE IT!

Tried and Tested

In the past few months, I have complained about my dry/fatigue eyes problem in a few of my blog posts. Well, my dry/fatigue eyes have always been an annoying problem for me. Argh! Besides, I am nearsighted and a contact lens user, and am of course exposed to electronic devices for long hours.

Before I started taking Kinohimitsu EyeBright, I will always wake up with dry eyes (bloodshot eyes) in the morning. This creates discomfort when I wear contact lenses and because of that, I have to rewet my eyes with lubricant eye drop frequently throughout the day.

I started taking EyeBright on 1st September 2015. After taking it for a week, I noticed my dry eyes were less irritated in the morning. I also felt the discomfort level has significantly been reduced when I wore contact lenses. After just two weeks of taking EyeBright, I bid farewell to my dry eyes — problem solved! I don't need to use eye drop anymore.

Today, my vision has become more focused and sharper. I can clearly feel the EyeBright nourishes and keeps my eyes well-moisturized, preventing dry and irritated eyes, as well as strengthens and improves the health of my eyes for a better vision.

Overall, in my most honest opinion, it lives up to what it claims — IT WORKS! I have stocked up 5 boxes at home as it has officially become an essential supplement I have to take every morning! I simply can't stop raving about how effective this supplement is!

If you are constantly staring at electronic devices, wearing contact lenses for long hours and/or having dry/fatigue eyes, you gotta give this a try! Actually I highly recommend it to everyone, even if you don't have any eye problems. Well, you only have a pair of eyes, so it's better to start taking care of them before it's too late.

Kinohimitsu EyeBright is available at http://sg.kinohimitsu.com/, the pharmacies (Watsons, Guardians, Unity) and Kinohimitsu Beauty Counter at OG Orchard Point, People's Park and Albert Complex at the price of SGD$59.90. Kinohimitsu EYEBRIGHT Supplement | Review
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Saturday 26 September 2015

Essential CC Oil & Night Care Milk | Review (Advertorial/Sponsored)

Introducing...
Essential CC Oil & Night Care Milk!

We often style our hair using heat styling methods such as hairdryers, straighteners and curlers or chemical processes such as dyeing, rebonding and perming. We do all sort of things to our hair to make it look nice, but did you know that all of these actions can stress and damage our hair? Well, if you don't, now you know! Even seemingly innocuous things like combing, twirling and tying our hair (simple ponytails or braids) can lead to damage.

And who are behind all these? The FIVE EVIL HAIR STRESS BROTHERS!

They use their super powers to create stress for our hair, so that our hair will look like theirs — fried, damaged and tangled.

You know, I know, we face them everyday. Let's see what makes them tick:
1. Blow drying: The process of blow-drying removes moisture from the hair, both outside and inside the hair — leaving hair dry, brittle and susceptible for further damage.
2. Combing: Combing through wet hair causes great hair damage as the hair follicle is at it's most fragile state. Likewise, the friction caused by coming through dry hair can form hair knots which makes hair prone to unnecessary breakage.
3. Split Ends: The ends of your hair are the oldest and driest parts. When the protective hair cuticle is destroyed at the end of the hair, the hair splits into two or more parts.
4. Dryness: Exposure to the sun, wind or even air-conditioning can result in hair dryness. The hair cuticle that protects the hair is weakened and is unable to retain moisture within the cuticles of the hair.
5. Hair Breakage: Besides daily heat styling, blow drying and brushing, other seemingly harmless actions like tying your hair into a tight ponytail or twirling your hair with your fingers exert excessive stress on your hair, resulting in hair breakage.

Be prepared and get ready with the fight!

Arm yourself with the NEW and IMPROVED Essential CC Oil
that protects your hair cuticles from these evil Hair Stress Brothers.

The 'CC' in the new Essential CC Oil stands for "Culticle Care". It also shares the same 'multi-functional' concept of BB/CC Cream in skin/makeup care.

Let me explain further...

The concept of BB/CC Cream = 1 cream provides a number of benefits like moisturize and brighten skin, provides coverage and sun protection etc. While, the concept of Essential CC Oil = 1 oil protects your hair from the five hair stresses.

CC Oil contains hair supplement oil which is similar to hair's natural oil, that forms a protective coat around each hair strand. With the Cuticle Coat Protection, it protects hair from the five hair stresses, leaving hair smooth, manageable and tangle-free all day.

How To Use?: Pump an appropriate amount onto palm. Spread and apply evenly onto damp or towel-dried hair, concentrating on mid-length to the tip of hair. Ideal for day use in the morning and throughout the day.

Although it is formulated with hair supplement oil, it is invisibly light and non-greasy.

Tried and Tested

BEFORE applying CC Oil:

Look at how dry and frizzy my hair was.

AFTER applying CC Oil:

I can feel my hair is softer, smoother (less frizzy) and healthier-looking.

I must say the CC Oil is particularly good at taming frizzy and unruly hair. It adds an instant boost of shine and smoothness to my tresses without weighing them down or leaving greasy after-feel. It also reduces and prevents split ends and tangles.

Hey, you think the FIVE Evil Hair Stress Brothers are our only enemies? Hell NO!, there is also the PESKY PILLOW KING!

Do You Know? Tossing and turning around in bed creates friction between our hair strands and the pillow, causing the cuticles to be misaligned. The misaligned cuticles create frizz and tangles, resulting in us waking up with the fabulous lion's mane the next morning. Roooooarrr~

Many of us have no choice, but to fix our hair by going through washing and blowing-dry routine every morning before we head out of the house. And this can be very time-consuming and may require us to get up earlier to fix our hair.

Fortunately, this problem can be made better and prevented with...

the NEW Essential Night Care Milk!

Formulated with hair supplement oil, which is similar to hair's natural oil; and coupled with Cuticle Coat Protection ingredients, it leaves a protective coat around each hair strand, preventing misaligned cuticles when hair rubs against the pillow. It not only protects hair from 'pillow friction', but it also intensively repairs and moisturizes the hair all through the night! With hair protected overnight and damage repaired, you will wake up to stronger, healthier hair!

How To Use?: Before going to bed, pump an appropriate amount onto palm. Spread and apply evenly onto damp or towel-dried hair, concentrating on mid-length to the tip of hair. For better results, ensure hair is completely dry before going to bed.

It feels rich, but it is not greasy at all.

Tried and Tested
The Night Care Milk gets absorbed quickly once applied on my hair, leaving no traces on the pillow. I separated my hair into two sections, applied the Night Care Milk to one section of my hair and went to bed.

The next morning, ... (pardon my just woke up face lol)

Let me zoom-in and brighten it up so that you can see the difference clearer.

... well, I believe you can tell the difference. :)

I can tell (and feel) it protects my hair from 'pillow friction' and repairs damage overnight, saving me from waking up with lion's mane hair every morning; I no longer need to go through the washing and blowing-dry routine in the morning. I just need to brush through my hair, put on makeup and ready to go in a jiffy!

All in all, I'll say... I'M IMPRESSED with both of these products as I can feel my tresses become more manageable and stronger (lesser breakage, frizz, tangles)! Not to mention, they have a light fresh floral fragrance that leave my hair smelling divine!♥

Achieving manageable, gorgeous hair isn't difficult. All you need to do is to add an extra step to your hair care regime in the day and at night. So besides pampering your tresses with hair mask treatment, boost your hair moisture and protect it from the daily external stress factors (the evil brothers), as well as pillow friction (the pesky king) with the new Essential CC Oil and Night Care Milk starting from today!

The NEW and IMPROVED Essential Leave-On Treatment range is available in the supermarkets and personal care stores, retailing at the price of SGD$11.90 each.


It's a simple left-right control game and is super easy to play! 

You just have to catch the Essential products, avoiding the Evil Hair Stress Brothers and Pesky Pillow King; be the high scorer to win attractive weekly prizes!


Play it now, have fun and good luck! :)Essential CC Oil and Night Care Milk | Review
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Wednesday 23 September 2015

SECRET GIVEAWAY + Blog News | Event + Updates

GIVEAWAY STATUS: 
"ONGOING"
It's been a long time since I last did a giveaway... I haven't done one for this year, and there's a reason behind it.

If you have been following my blog, you might have noticed that I switched to a domain. FYI, I did the switch because I decided to take this blog a little more seriously. So for the past few months, I've been focusing and planning on how to improve my blog contents, how can I serve and connect with you readers better etc.; as I'm committed to provide good contents to my readers, as well as to encourage and help the people who are facing acne problems.

At the moment, I'm trying my best to post articles (with informative contents) as often as I can; I hope what I have shared can be helpful to you readers. Anyway, it may take some time for what I have planned (the changes) to be implemented on my blog — stay tuned!

By the way, I am very open to suggestions/ideas/requests! Write to me at bitsdiaries@live.com, ask.fm/bitsdiaries or you can also send me a message through LINE — here's my LINE ID: BITSDIARIES. Let me know what you think and I will take them into consideration. 

... Let's move on to the main highlight of this post: SECRET GIVEAWAY!

What Is It All About?:
It is basically a bag contains a mixture of skincare and makeup goodies from various brands (mostly from Korea); they are mostly sample sachets/kits, but if you are lucky, you might get some travel-kit items. Each bag will be packed randomly by me.

This giveaway is OPEN INTERNATIONALLY and there will be TWO WINNERS.

How To Participate?:
Easy lah! You just need to SHARE IT!

- SHARE this giveaway in your BLOG, FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM, BLOGLOVIN', TWITTER and/or any other SNS platforms.

If you are sharing it in your blog...
here's a code for you to copy and paste in your blog post:

Then, submit your entry via email to bitsdiaries@live.com subject to "SECRET GIVEAWAY", with the following details:
- YOUR NAME
- COUNTRY
- EMAIL ADDRESS
- A SCREENSHOT or URL LINK to prove that you have shared the message.

Note: The giveaway entry period starts on 24th September 2015 and ends on 8th October 2015, SGT 11:00 PM.

Terms and Conditions:
- Entries submitted before or after the Entry Period will be disqualified.
- Each participant is only allowed to submit one entry. Repeat entries will be omitted. Submit multiple entries with different accounts will be disqualified too!
- Winner will be announced within the next 7 days and will be contacted via email.
- BITSDIARIES reserves the right to disqualify any individual for tampering with the entry process; acting in violation of these T&Cs.
- BITSDIARIES will not be responsible or liable for any loss or damage of the prizes.

Good luck! SECRET GIVEAWAY + Blog News | Event
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Tuesday 22 September 2015

Understanding The Types Of Acne — Whitehead, Blackhead, Papule, Pustule, Cyst, Nodule | Acne Tips

There are many different types of acne ranging in severity from mild to severe. So in order to treat your acne, you must first identify the zit that you are dealing with.

Credit: I do not own the picture of nodule. I found it on google. But the rest are mine!

So, What Are Acne?
"Acne Vulgaris", commonly known as pimples, occur when facial oil, also called sebum, and dead skin cells clog the skin's pores. Once the pores are clogged, pimples start forming and attract bacteria, leading to inflammation.

The Types Of Acne:
The most common types of acne are whitehead, blackhead, papule, pustule and cyst. Nodule is less common; it is similar to a cyst, but is more painful and larger in size. I will explain more on nodule later. Let's start from whitehead.

- Whitehead (mild)
Whitehead appears as a flesh-colored, white tiny bump on the surface of the skin. It is simply a clogged pore form underneath the skin and is usually not red or sore (not inflamed). Good news is it's mild and easy to treat! Exfoliation can help to treat and keep it at bay.

- Blackhead (mild)
A blackhead is similar to a whitehead, but the top is exposed to the air which causes the sebum to oxidize and changes from white to black. Treat and prevent it by exfoliating with an exfoliator. You can have it professionally extracted as well.

- Papule (moderate)
A papule appears as a small, red-pink inflamed bump on the skin with no "head" and can be tender to the touch. It occurs when a closed comedone (whitehead) is infected by bacteria, leading to inflammation. It can get irritated easily, so avoid squeezing it. Anyway, it will progress and grow into a pustule.

- Pustule (moderate)
A pustule is an inflamed, nasty bump appears as a red spot with a white or yellow centre filled with pus. It is generally painless and occurs when a mixture of oil, dead skin cells and bacteria rising to the surface. If you have to pop it, you have to make sure that you do it properly because if you do it in the wrong way, it may cause damage to your skin and may lead to permanent scarring.

- Cyst (moderate-severe)
A cyst is similar to a nodule but they are NOT technically one and the same. A cyst is a red, painful, pus-filled lesion occurs under the skin and is usually triggered by hormones spikes. It can remain on the skin for weeks.

- Nodule (severe)
The most severe types of acne and the toughest to treat. A nodule is a very painful, large, solid acne lesion that is lodge deep beneath the skin. The infection happens deeper beneath the skin's surface, so a topical spot treatment might not be useful as it only dry out the skin's top surface. As a result, it is hard to treat and may persist for weeks or even months.

Most of the acne (mild to moderate-severe) can be treated with over-the-counter products that contain active acne ingredient such as salicylic acid, benzoyl peroxide or tea tree oil. By identifying and understanding the type of your acne, you can determine the most suitable treatments to deal with them.

Read Understanding The Acne Fighters — Salicylic Acid .vs. Benzoyl Peroxide .vs. Tea Tree Oil to find out more on these acne ingredients and how they work on different types of acne. Also, check out my 5 Acne Spot Treatments Recommendations that I find work best to zap blemishes.

However, if you are plagued by many inflamed cystic and/or nodular acne (severe), I strongly advise you to seek medical advice. Understanding The Types Of Acne
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Monday 21 September 2015

Clear Acne From The Inside Out + The Rules! | Acne Tips


Check out my personal experience with acne  "My Acne Story".

A pimple outbreak can be caused by internal and external factors, and the key to clear complexion is to take steps both internally and externally. Here are some rules that I abide by which helped me in getting rid of my acne.

Rule 1: A Good Skin Care Routine For Day and Night (external)
Clear skin starts from clean skin; and having a good skin care routine is an important step in achieving clear and clean skin.

A good skin care routine for acne skin doesn't require many products. A 3-4 step routine, consisting of *cleanser, toner [optional], moisturizer, spot treatment, for day and night is sufficient to treat acne.

*Side information:
- Cleanser removes the grime collected on your face, preventing the grime from clogging your pores; thus, prevents existing pimples from getting worse and keep breakouts at bay.

- Toner helps to clean off left over grime that has not been washed off by the cleanser. It also helps to restore the skin's natural pH level.

- Moisturizer hydrates the skin. Each time you cleanse your face, it strips skin of its natural oils. So by applying a moisturizer helps to replenish the loss. Always remember that a well-hydrated skin helps to slow down the rate of oil production and keep skin problems away.

- Zit zapper helps to soothe and speed up the healing process of a pimple, and a scar topical treatment helps to lighten post acne marks/scars. Check out my "5 Acne Spot Treatments Recommendations".

Make sure you choose products that are made specially for acne skin/problems. These usually contain ingredient like salicylic acid, benzoyl peroxide or tea tree oil that fight acne and keep them at bay. Check out more information on the active acne ingredients: "Understanding The Acne Fighters — Salicylic Acid, Benzoyl Peroxide, Tea Tree oil".

Rule 2: Stick To A Fixed Bedtime Schedule; Beauty Sleep~ (internal)
DO NOT mess with your natural sleeping schedule! Sleeping late or getting not enough sleep affects your hormone production and immune system, which can lead to an acne outbreak. You need to get 8 hours of sleep each night as your immune system requires energy to expel toxins built up in your body. Take note that your body "recharges" itself and dispels toxins, and your skin heals while you are asleep. So for the sake of a good and clear complexion, avoid being a night owl! Go to bed before 11pm everyday and get enough rest!

Rule 3: Watch Your Diet (internal)
Believe it or not, certain types of food may trigger acne! From my personal experience, I get breakout when I consume dairy products, seafoods (that are high in iodine: shellfish, shrimps, squids) or oily and spicy foods. These foods increase oil and hormone production, heat and toxic in the body, which can lead to breakout. You may want to stay away from these foods or cut down the intake.

P.S: I recommend to observe your diet and monitor your skin (acne) condition. This way it can help you uncover if a certain food is constantly causing you to breakout.

Rule 4: Drink, Drink, Drink! (internal)
Water works wonders for your skin. It helps to cool you down, transport nutrients and expel waste products. To flush the toxic substances from your body and maintain your skin's beauty, drink at least 8 glasses of fluids a day.

Rule 5: Pop Your Zits PROPERLY (external)
I have warned you readers many times not to pop your zits because if you do it in the wrong way, it may cause further damage to your skin, and may even lead to permanent scarring. But I know, it is hard to resist the temptation to pop them. So if you want to pop them, at least do it properly!

So, how to pop a pimple in the right way? This is my way of doing it~ :
Take action only if your pimple has come to a head at the tip. You can use a pimple extractor tool to pop the zit, but if you don't own one, you can use your fingertips (not fingernails).

Before you start popping your pimple, make sure your face and hands are clean. Wrap both of your index fingers with clean tissues and gently apply pressure on the edges of the pimple. Note: Avoid popping the pimple using your fingernails as it can cause skin injury! Once the head and excess pus pop out, clean it off with a tissue. Stop the squeezing once you see blood!

Next, paste a Nexcare Acne Patch over the open wound.
This patch helps to absorb all the remaining pus embedded deep inside the pimple and prevents the pimple from reappearing.

Replace a new patch when the patch turns white (covered with pus). Keep using the patch until there is no sign of pus residue on the patch — that means the pus has been fully cleared up. I highly recommend to use the Nexcare Acne Patch instead of continue to squeeze the zit using your fingers because the patch is less damaging to the skin, yet it does an excellent job in drawing out the pus and clearing pimple!

P.S: Always make sure all the pus has come out, otherwise the zit might reappear.

So that's all for the rules! Start healing your acne from the inside out today! Do let me know if my tips work for you, yeah? Acne sufferers, press on, fighting~!♥

Any questions ask me at http://ask.fm/bitsdiaries. Shhh...I'm planning a live chat with you readers~ Stay tuned for that. 

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