The Continuous Search for Falling Hair Refief

Have you had those after bath moments when you see your floor sink full of hair clumping together? Eekky, isn't it?! 

Falling hair can be worrisome for both women and men. Losing 50 to 120 hairs a day is normal but once you can see your scalp through your hair then that's the time when it gets to be a concern.

Hubby and I have this problem which started to be a concern last year. By just running his hand through his hair we can see several strands on his fingers. After every bath I would see lots of hair on the sink and while combing my hair. I believe stress is the main culprit for hubby and for me, PCOS.

So we've tried several ways to alleviate this problem. From diet by reducing chilli and eating lots of high in omega 3 fatty acids foods. To putting VCO with Rosemary leaves to our scalps and even hair grower treatment like NovuHair.

This is the one endorsed by Fanny Serrano and have testimonials that it did not only reduce falling hair but helped hair regrowth. It has natural ingredients such as ginseng, rosemary, lavender, peppermint, lemongrass and others. The caveat is, it has different types of parabens and polysorbate which were said to cause or aggravate cancer especially breast tumors. These are also linked to affect the sperm negatively and hormonal abnormalities in men.

So, we stopped using it. We then resorted to shampoos.

Ilog Maria Honey Propolis Shampoo

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It has all the natural ingredients of honey and propolis grown in Ilog Maria's own farm. It doesn't give a rich lather but you can feel how clean your hair is after rinsing with it. The aromatherapy essential oils leave a cool minty sensation on your scalp. Taking a bath has never been this delightful with Ilog Maria shampoo. Sadly, it didn't help our problem. I still get a lot of hair fall.

Human Heart Nature Strengthening Shampoo

This pearly white shampoo is an all natural product that boasts with zero SLS and SLES that can be toxic to our bodies. It is sweet smelling and gives just a small amount of lather. It is best to follow it with a conditioner otherwise you'll end-up with a stiff and rough hair. While others have all praises for this product this didn't prevent our thinning hair and caused some dandruff here and there. I guess this doesn't suit my scalp.

Now, I am going to try this: Snoe Hair Heroes Damage Recovery Cream Shampoo

My friend had me try this when we were in South Korea. And, with just three days of trying I noticed that it minimized my hair fall. It didn't give a rich lather, which is natural for products without SLS and SLES.

I chance upon SNOE kiosk at Festival Mall in Alabang and bought myself Recovery Cream Shampoo (P399.00/bot at 250ml) and Intense Argan Oil (P499/bot at 250ml). Intense Argan is a five-in-one conditioner that can be used a cleansing conditioner, conditioner, deep treatment mask, de-tangler, leave-on treatment and Hero Sulfates. I just have to check if this will totally stop the hair loss and won't cause any dandruff or itching.

With a hefty price compared to a regular shampoo, I hope this is all worth it and would end my search for that effective falling hair treatment.

Have you tried this product? What can you say?

Japanese Book

Hubby and I often would check out bookstores even without any agenda to buy a book or supplies. We just include it as part of our route whenever we visit a mall.

Something new caught my attention when we dropped by Kinokuniya. I thought these are just your ordinary books:

But, once you look closer you'll see that inside are bags with a picture of what you're to expect.

And, this is what I bought:

Look what's inside!

I got an agnes b. tote bag (made of flour sack?). At a price of S$36, uhmmm... I don't think it is worth it. The fabric is soft and the size is a bit small for me. Then again, this is agnes b. so we're paying for the brand.

Katinko

It is so nice to be back after a month's stay in the Philippines. I don't call it a vacation because I was out and about in Metro Manila, taking in all the pollution in the area and the hot sunny weather which all caused me to be a little under the weather. I had sore throat, few bouts of headache and dry cough. Up to this day I still have cough but so happy that my sore throat is gone.

Last night, hubby and I were in bed at about 10:30pm but I couldn't sleep because of my cough and sore throat. I was trying to ease it by drinking water but it helped only for a few minutes plus I need to visit the restroom more often. We both couldn't sleep until hubby suggested that I apply Katinko on my throat and chest since we couldn't find Vicks vaporub. I was skeptical because it is a pain and itch ointment but since it has a menthol ingredient I gave in and I am desperate to relive this itchy throat and this cough.

I applied little amount of Katinko on my throat and chest. The menthol is not overpowering and does not leave a hot sensation when applied. Guess what?! I was able to sleep undisturbed! I was able to get the rest that I need. I don't know if it was the one that did the trick but I was sure glad that it helped! It was true to its promise to stop pain and itchiness! Even your itchy throat! hahaha!  

Loving Pixlr-O-Matic

I am loving the Pixlr-O-Matic! It's another option if you don't have an apple device and you can't use Instagram. It is an application where you can mimic the filter a real camera use to give nostalgic or black and white effect. There are a lot of borders and layers which you can use to add a different twist on your photos.

The application is available in iOS and android devices. It can also be part of your Facebook and Google Chrome application. All you have to do is download it in the Pixlr-O-Matic website here and you are ready to go. You can share it or save it on your PC.

I am also planning of printing some of the pictures I have worked on and get more creative in displaying them!

Detox Foot Patch, For Real?

Days ago we went to the Singapore Expo to check what's on sale. We squeezed ourselves to the crowded hallway of the venue and after some bumps here and there we're at the Mega Expo Sale of John Little. John Little is the oldest retailer merchandise store in Singapore established in 1845. It is part of the Robinsons Group of Stores.

Right after we enter the door we saw this section with products made out of bamboo charcoal. I got intrigued so we frisked through the items and the Detox Foot Patch caught my eye the most. I've read about detox foot patch several times but not this kind of patch, though.

priced at S$12.90

The patch promised to clear out the wastes and toxins of the body to promote good metabolism, relieve tension, fatigue and give you a good night sleep. It even claimed  to get rid of your underarm and foot odor. 

To use it just put the patch at one foot or both feet for faster effect. The next morning it will turn dark as the toxins have been 'taken out' of your system. It will then become lighter as you continue to use the patch since the impurities of your body lessens. I had it put in hubby's foot (read, guinea pig.LOL)

The next morning this is the color of the patch. (Warning: this is gross!)

After the second night.

On the third night to answer our skepticism about this product, yes, I was skeptic but I bought it anyway, we made a test patch. One will be on hubby's foot the other just with water and out in the air. And this what happened the next day.

From the husband's foot.

With several drops of water.

Both patches have the same stickiness and color. So, WTH is the toxins being flushed out all about?! I should have known. What's inside the pad is charcoal so when moisture, as the case of the foot, comes in contact with it, the patch will automatically turn black. 

I know when I was thinking of buying something tells me that this is too good to be true. And it is! For some who feels some good things about this product I think it just like some medicines that give a placebo effect. It is the belief you'd feel better that your body becomes better.

I think the worst part is this is a product misrepresentation. The customers are lured to believe that this thing can do this and that. The health organizations and trade industry should be more vigilant in controlling these kind of products to protect the consumers. Now, our S$12 had gone to waste. Bummer!