Neutrogena Alcohol-Free Toner

Specially formulated to provide clean, refreshing toning without the harsh, drying effects of alcohol. It will not strip your skin of its own natural moisturizers. Special mild purifiers gently remove impurities and recondition your skin, making it feel fresh, clean and soft.

Another product added to my Beauty Bento Box is the Neutrogena Alcohol-Free Toner.

I’m not pretty big on toners but I’ve always wondered on the benefits of using one. I had resorted to astringents when I was younger and was sorely disappointed since it left my skin dry even when I can see that it was effective in removing excess oil and dirt. I knew there has to be some other alternative to astringents. It just doesn’t sit well with my regimen.

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L’Oréal Kérastase Nutritive Sérum Oléo-Relax

• Formulated to groom dry, frizzy, unmanageable hair
• Controls hair with long-lasting smoothness
• Provides extra nourishment to hair
• Leaves hair feeling soft, supple, manageable & shiny

Asians are known for their dark, and oh-so-straight hair that others seem to think that “being born with it” means there’ll be none of that dry and frizzy days. But we still do get to experience such days (weeks even) esp if we develop poor nutrition, extensively expose it to sun and pollution, subject it to frequent styling or chemical treatments, and, sometimes, over-washing. Hence, we need help in this particular follicle battle.

A couple of key things to this predicament are moisture and lubricants. As much as we’d like to remove the rough texture on hair that develops over time, results can take time before we can fully achieve the healthy hair. Operative word being “healthy”, which means we need proper diet and nutrition, ample sleep and water intake, which will help give us better and more lustrous hair.

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