Product Review: Pineapple Facial Enzyme Mask

While wandering the product aisles, I have often seen these little pouches for facial masks but never grabbed one to try them out. Since I had some time, I grabbed one and new that at one point I could try it prior to jumping into the shower. Considering that now a days shower time is the only alone time I get anymore, I try to fit in a quick pampering session in.

Their claims:

 - Restores radiant skin

 - Contains natural ingredients

Made with natural, botanical ingredients, Freeman Feeling Beautiful products help you look and feel your best. This enzyme mask, with Pineapple extract and AHA's gently exfoliates while lightly moisturizing, leaving your skin soft, supple and younger-looking. 

Key Ingredients:

Pineapple Extract  - Contains the enzyme bromelain, which can break down the connecting layers between skin cells to exfoliate skin. However, bromelain used alone is a more effective source of exfoliation, and does not have the irritating properties of the pineapple.

 

Sea Kelp - Rich iodine, mineral, anti-oxidant and natural anti-inflammatory aspects, kelp is believed to moisturize, soften and help skin retain its moisture.  Kelp also contains elements that help remove toxins, soothe and can easily penetrate the skin for instant hydration. It also aids in keeping skin smooth. This nourishing extract has no adverse side effects and works well with other antioxidants and vitamins such as Vitamin C and E.

 

Alpha Hydroxy Acid - Similar to microdermabrasion - erasing fine lines and giving the skin a smoother appearance
Note: It is important to note that the effects depends on the percentage of AHA used. The higher the percentage the better and longer the effects last. Consumers use an AHA of ten percent or less. Trained professionals, Dermatologist or Estheticians can give a AHA treatment like a Glycolic peel ranging from fifty to seventy percent.

The Freeman Beauty lab is a familiar name in home beauty products that has been developing products for over 30 years. With that much time in the business you know they must be doing something right. Right?

The packet I chose was the Freeman Beauty Feeling Beautiful Pineapple Facial Enzyme Mask in the travel size for $1.99. This is a great way to try out a product before committing yourself to a large tube or tub. Following the instructions I cleansed my skin then while my skin was damp I gently scrubbed the mask into my skin and let stand for a few minutes before washing it off.

My final thoughts:
I have to say that I liked it. The product gives you a gentle exfoliation, slight tingle and it does leave your skin feeling refreshed and prepped for serums, gels or lotions. I don't think it left my skin glowing but I did feel refreshed. By refreshed I mean that it did the job of scrubbing away the dead skin cells on my face and neck. There by allowing my skin to absorb my Vitamin E serum afterwards much faster.

So if you are looking to fit in a Microdermabrasion like treatment, I suggest you try this. One packet can be used 3 times. I would use this every other day and I say it works for all skin types except for skin with extreme acne or lesions. Be sure to gently rub skin in upward circular motion from decolletage to forehead. Trust me it matters. Scrubbing up and down harshly can lead to damaged skin and scarring.

Check out the attached link to the Freeman website where they currently have a promo code for 25% off on their products. Happy shopping!

As always, Be Blessed, Be Happy, Be Beautiful! 

Science and your skin

With all skin care treatments you can only go so far with natural remedies. Now all though you can make many things at home to help maintain your skin. Every now and then you have to use a product that will help set the clock back. Antiaging is a major draw for woman and in recent years, men are jumping on the skin care anti aging bandwagon as well. 

A wonderful cream to assist in the prevention of wrinkles and creases in L'Bels Neuvive Si, a Renewing and Perfecting Facial Treatment Cream. It's meant to  Renew and protect your skin's cells and provide more radiant looking skin. If that isn't enough of a draw, it actually works. The developers are from French laboratories, Belcorp, who are constantly working on new skin developments. 

Neuvive Si is a water based product that with other ingredients like PISUM SATIVUM EXTRACT (PISUM SATIVUM (PEA) EXTRACT , an anti-aging ingredient which aids in the production of melatonin giving you a healthy color or glow. Lactic acid that improves skins texture and hydration levels as well as Hyloronic acid to help with penetration of ingredients to prevent skin wrinkling. Found naturally in young skin but is often depleted as we age. Hyloronic acid is known as the "fountain of youth." Most beneficial draw is Biosilicium Technologie, that has  3 levels of action: 

-Stimulates production of new skin cells

• -Protects skin cells, making skin appear renewed
• -Eliminates dead skin cells without irritating the skin

The bottle is sold in a 1 fluid 0z for $44. Well worth the purchase.

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NOTE: I am no longer a sales associate with L'Bel but I believe in their products but am going a much more natural direction.