Thursday, July 9, 2009

choosing skin care

After the episode of allergic reaction on my face due to adverse reaction of my previous skin care, I've found one that's suitable for my skin (which is extra sensitive before this). Although this particular skin care (Zai's Beauty Formula) is a bit expensive for my liking, it really improved my skin condition (I didn't experienced rashes or redness anymore and my acne is beginning to reduce) plus it is safe because it didn't contain any alcohol, fragrance, preservative, oil and all the harmful chemical because it is made by fermentation of a special strain of yeast (obviously they didn't tell me the name of the yeast when I asked them).

Then I saw this advertisement about Xanzwhite Cosmeceutical that have been developed by SIRIM and marketed by Sireh Emas. My new concern is about my dark skin (I have a lot of outdoor activity during my DPLI). I have a clear zone of fair and dark skin on my cheeks (because I wear hijab) and it is somewhat unpleasant to my eyes. This skincare promise to whiten the skin and gave me back my original skin colour.

However, my husband don't want me to change skincare because he's afraid history will repeat itself. Although I've tried my best to convince him there will be no side effects if I use Xanzwhite (which is untrue because I haven't try it yet) he still held by his decesion on me to maintain using Zai's Beauty Formula.

So, as a good wife (I'm trying), I stick with Zai's and hopefully my skin colour will improve overtime. People out there, beware of what you put on your face. Many of cosmetics nowadays have harmful chemical and remember, these chemicals can be absorbed by your skin and may trigger unsightly and dangerous reaction in your body. Better be safe than sorry...