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!

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My last post was a promise that I won't be going to the Mitju sale but I feet found its way to the warehouse sale. I gave hubby the idea to go to Cold Stone to satisfy his craving for ice cream. And the nearest Cold Stone is in Orchard. And the sale is in Orchard. Haha!

We foung The Scape at Orchard 2 and found that there is a rummage sale in the area. I didn't bother checking out the stalls as my main objective is Mitju!

My instincts were right, it's inside the The Scape mall. We found it and boy, were we surprised with the long line.

After 15min or so we're finally in.

I controlled my saleholic me and bought just two pairs.

I got this for SGD8! Purple blue velvet doll shoes.

And this for SGD15. Another flat, brogue inspired.

Then we're ought to go to Joo Chiat but it was kind of late so we had our dinner at Raffles and tried Grandma's, a local restaurant inspired by the Nasi Lemak of KL.

Nasi Lemak is Grandma's specialty but since there is no breast part option for the chicken he opted for Nasi Bukhari. You see, for the husband it's chicken breast or nothing.

He really enjoyed it. No, he loved it!

As for me, Char Kway Teow. A rice noodle with stir fried chicken fillet, shrimp, squid (i think), in soy sauce or something. It was good on the first few takes but when I was half way through the noodles seemed want to stock in my throat. So I was not able to finish it all.

I am really not into Malaysian food or noodles for that matter but I tried it since it's their specialty and I want to try something that is not in my comfort zone.

All in all the price is very reasonable and since the husband was so satisfied with his meal I'm pretty sure we'd be going for another treat on this place.

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Mitju Warehouse Sale

Mitju is a Singapore based retail shoe company that promises to give you fashion savvy, trendy, affordable and comfortable shoes. Founded in 2005, the line has expanded to custom jewelries, bags and shoes. On Oct 14 to 15 they will be having a warehouse sale at The Scape, 2 Orchard Link.

I am definitely going to check this out!