More goodies from Dr Hauschka

After trying the Dr Hauschka travel kit, I realised my skin loved it ;) I've to qualify, some of the products do smell rather medicinal but in a nice way. It's like I'm using the actual oat or bran or herb on my skin. Except this comes handily packed into tubes for me :)

So, before the AcmaMall promotion was over, I ordered 2 Dr Hauschka items. These are my faves of the entire range and the price online was cheaper than at the stores or even elsewhere online, so... Hahaha.... trying to justify all these purchases.

Come share my joy of unwrapping! ;)








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Listening to: 萧敬腾 - 疼爱
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Dr Hauschka skincare and beauty book

So, I was reading up on beauty and skin care and stuff like that (remember this post?). Which got me thinking about organic/natural skincare ... one thing led to another and I found myself at the Dr Hauschka counter one day, chatting with this really chatty SA who was trying her best to find out what I need and to sell her stuff at the same time.

I'm a little leery of trying new stuff on my skin, so where possible, I try to ask for samples (yes, that's a big try for me, I'm still trying to conquer my fear of the formidable SAs) or I'd get the products in travel size.

The interesting thing abt Dr Hauschka, they've most of their basic products in travel size (around 10g/10ml) which costs less than $10 each. I was picking out the Cleansing Milk, Cleansing Cream, Facial Toner and the Rose day cream, when I was distracted by a call. Out of the corner of my eye, I noticed the SA whipping out a calculator and doing her sums on it. When I'd finished my call, she asked if I'd like to purchase the Daily Face Kit instead. Turns out, this kit retails for $37, has 6 products in it and is totally cheaper than if I'd purchased those 4 products on their own.

Wow. Thumbs up for initiative and good service. I'd really like to go back and shop with her again.

This was what I got.
The one in the foreground is a sample of their new soothing mask.

I thought the sample packaging very interesting. It is full of information about the ingredients and effects of the mask plus nice photos to look at :)

This is the Daily Face Kit for Dry/Sensitive skin. It comes in a nice tin which is perfect for travel.

A look inside reveals all its goodies: Cleansing Cream, Cleansing Mask, Facial Toner and 3 moisturisers - Moisturising Day Cream, Quince Day Cream and Rose Day Cream. Wheee! :)

On another note, I've been trying to incorporate some walking in my daily routine. This was one of the suggestions from the beauty books which I'm incorporating into daily life. I'm starting with once or twice a week during my lunch break and will try to increase the frequency as time passes.

It's recommended to walk in an area with greenery - parks are good, as are the little gardens interspersed between the various public flats as I discovered today. It's a bustling area where my office is located. But I decided to explore a bit during lunch and discovered some nooks and crannies of peace right smack in the middle of all this hustle bustle *yay* Now I've more options for my walks and I don't even need to take any public transport just to get to a quiet place :)


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Beauty books

Recently, I've been reading up on skin and skin care whenever I get the time to. Am always grateful for the library for its vast collection. I've always managed to get the books I want, when I want it. For a fee of $1.55 per book, I can place a reservation on the title and specify which particular library I wish to pick it up from. This reservation service has spoilt me in a way ;P I hardly browse libraries anymore; I just go to the online catalogue, search for my book and place a reservation. Wait for the sms notification that my book is ready for collection; go to the library and pick up my book. All the physical work gets done for me ;D hee...

These are 2 books which I'm reading recently. Very informative. I like them as they contain useful information which I can apply in my everyday life.

Look out, here comes the next beauty guru ;P muahahaha....

Awakening beauty the Dr Hauschka way by Susan West Kurz
A book written by the current president of Dr Hauschka International. I like the gentle tone of the book. It explains things in a simple manner, nothing too esoteric yet I don't feel that I'm being talked down to.

It also reinforced my perception on wholistic beauty, that is, to be truly beautiful, we have to take care of our body, soul (mind, will, emotions) and spirit (the spiritual side of things). Gave me quite a bit of food for thot and I'm planning to implement some ideas into my everyday life.

Natural prescriptions for women: What to Do-and When to Do It-to Solve Dozens of Female Health Problems-Without Drugs
This was an eye-opener of a book for me. It also sent me into a mild panic in the beginning as the closet hypochondriac within me starting wondering if I'm having this problem or that. LOL.

But taken in a positive light, this book educated me on the myriad of problems a woman can have if she doesn't take care of herself and the many ways to rectify that. Very informative read. Just don't let your imagination get too active and start wondering around ;)

After reading these 2 books, I realised, with beauty, it all starts with love - love for ourselves, love for nature, love for the people around us; receiving love. The trick is how to put it all in balance and to express that love in the right manner, at the right place and at the right time. Perhaps this is where wisdom comes in.


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Listening to: Yo-Yo Ma, Ton Koopman; Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra - Bach (JS): St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244 - Erbarme Dich
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