Croc Oil Cream

Hello everyone,

this is Crocodile Cream. It's unorthodox alright but seems like traditionally made products are on the rise lately. In Japan horse oil is very famous like cactus in Mexico, Korean with their snail slugs, now in Thailand, they also use Crocodile Oil for treatments on the surface of the skin.

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I couldn't find anything on their website (Muku Group) related to the product, so the details on the packaging alone will be my guide. The ingredients mentioned are crocodylidae, niacinamide, tocophery acetate and shea butter.

Crocodylidae means crocodile, and I presume it's their oils that was been used.
Niacinamine means vitamin B3 for anti aging.
Tocopheryl Acetate means vitamin E
and Shea butter, a well known ingredients used in the cosmetic industry.

So there's really nothing to it, aside from the crocodile oil.

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I'm trying them everywhere I can, on my driest part (heels) where it is chapped and desperately need help. On my scar, wounds post surgery and even add it a bit on my daily lotion for an overall experience.

The texture of the oil itself is like any other cream, doesn't have any distinct smell nor feel gamy. It's a relieve haha!

And the immediate effect is the moisturizing effect, I don't really see any healing abilities for the past two weeks, perhaps since I'm not really having an immediate post surgery scars. Most of the scars are already taken care of years ago.

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Overall, it's a product that have heritage and beliefs from the people in Thailand. Some must have experience significant benefits hence this product is made, but for me personally, I'm just experiencing it's hydrating ability and 'heal' my dry skin even on the driest part. Of course, like any other skincare, a daily routine application is needed and not an instant gratification. Although, a mild relieving effects are felt right after on the very dry skin.

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So far, I didn't experience any discomfort, sensitivity nor allergic reaction using the product.

Thank you Muku Group.

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Beauty Barn Fever Down, Virus Free, and Breathe Easy

Hello everybody,

on this rainy season, my baby got a flu. If you think that taking care of a baby already need so much patience and attention, wait until they're having a flu. Being so uncomfortable and unable to get those stuffiness out, a baby can only cry, and the fever doesn't help either.

So, whenever there's a baby near you, no matter how cute they are, don't be selfish, wash your hand thoroughly before touching their hands, or feet, or perhaps holding them, and if you're sick, get a grip and let that baby safe from the viruses. Stay away! Don't let them get sick, especially if they're not your own, their parents the one that will suffer as well with the sleepless nights (and days!).

This also goes to extended families, the aunts, uncles and everyone in between, don't get offended, think about it, do you rrrrrealllllllly need to hold the baby? Will you be hold responsible when the baby got sick?

And as a parents, speak up, it will save your baby from troubles as well.

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All details can be found at Beauty Barn Indonesia official website.

The packaging itself is simple, a pump bottle that dispense an oil like liquid with a clear and transparent looking with a scent like...mentos, exactly like mentos. On the skin, it promote a warmth, not heat nor hot like ointments for grown ups but a comfortable one for babies.


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And this is one of the things that I really love to speak up as well. Natural products for the baby. This is my best effort of keeping them away from medicines. Using aromatherapy that help ease her discomfort and keep the mind in peace that I'm not adding problem to problem.  We all know that drugs only alleviate the symptoms and not a cure, so whenever possible, I opt for the home remedy and these babies from Beauty Barn Indonesia.

The Fever Down, this is the first product that I used when she is down with fever, I put on her feet and put the socks on, in a matter of 2 minutes she took the socks off, yes, she really don't like a socks, nevertheless the soothing aroma and a warm feeling is what we sought after.

It doesn't help during high fever, so medication from a doctor is still needed but it calms her in a way that like compress does.

Tips:

When the baby is having a fever, don't overdressed the baby, give enough room for the skin to be cooled. Do not put direct fan/aircon to the baby. Bathe her in warm water as it help easing the fever. Do not use cold compress, a warm one is the best option. And consult your healthcare for any concern.

Sometimes a baby skin will become dry due to a prolonged fever, use a mild cleanser and baby lotion to help keeping the moisture on the skin.

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Next in line, is the aromatherapy drops. Virus Free and Breathe Easy. One for the room, the other to be used directly on the surface/material next to the baby.

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After a few days with fever and the fever is gone, here comes the stuffy nose and cough. A wonderful mixture that makes breathe easier and sleeping become more comfortable.

I used them on her by putting the bibs on.

The scent is comforting, it's like a fresh air once again, it can also help bigger kids. Suitable for newborn since it doesn't need skin contact and it is not like products for adults that might 'sting' the eyes.

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Last but not least, my utmost favorite, the room disinfectant mix. I know there's many out there in the market, some that claims for babies also sometime contain ingredients that are not safe to be inhaled, hence we can read: it is best to leave the room at least 2 hours after being sprayed or not to inhaled directly, keep away from children, etc.

The Virus Free, like any other products from Beauty Barn Indonesia, contains best and safe ingredients for the young ones. The aromatherapy smells comfortable, I'm using it almost on a daily basis to keep the house away from virus, it is not 100% clear from virus for sure, but it helps, as there are so many air borne viruses all we can do is reduced the amount as we are not living in a bubble.

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The scent is therapeutic for me, and doesn't cause problems for the kids at home. Doesn't irritate their senses and made the room smells nice.

I drop some into a diffuser and slowly but sure, the eucalyptus, lavender, cinnamon, lemon, tea tree, rosemary, clove and lemongrass starts working.

Thank you so much Beauty Barn Indonesia.

Elizabeth Arden Original Eight Hour Cream Skin Protectant and Lip Protectant Stick SPF15

Hello lovelies,

This range has been well known all over the world, for it's classic and iconic ability to pamper the skin, heal it, add moisture and keep it soft and smooth throughout 8 hours. 

It comes in variations for moisturizer, lip care and the original formula, the skin protectant cream.

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www.elizabetharden.com:

Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour® Cream is the legendary, award-winning skin protectant that does more than soothe sun-burned skin, rehydrate chapped lips, and heal rough elbows and calluses. It’s also the secret that makeup artists all over the world use for keeping legs, lips and eyelids shiny; eyebrows in place; and cuticles perfectly manicured. There are an infinite number of ways to use this classic cream, but here are 8 great ones:
1. SKIN SAVER – Protect skin from drying wind, central heating and air conditioning. This skincare multi-tasker soothes, restores, calms and helps relieve minor skin irritations, including roughness, redness, chapped, cracked or dry skin.
2. SHINE FACTOR – Found in top makeup artists’ kits worldwide, this all-in-one beauty tool adds shine to eyelids, cheeks, lips and legs.
3. EYE OPENER – All it takes is a dab to smooth eyebrows and create a perfectly defined arch that will stay in place all day.
4. CUTICLE CONDITIONER – Soften rough, dry cuticles to keep them smooth, supple and beautifully manicured.
5. TREAT FOR FEET – Smooth rough heels and soften soles for barefoot beauty in every season.
6. AFTER-SUN SOOTHER – With its legendary soothing and moisturizing benefits, it’s the ideal after-sun treatment to relieve minor sunburn and calm dry, irritated sun-exposed skin.
7. FLIGHT TOOL – Flying can leave skin looking and feeling dry and uncomfortable. Pack this intensive hydrator to boost skin’s in-flight moisture level wherever you go.
8. LEG WEAR – Great for an après shave or après wax treatment. This classic cream calms irritation, reduces redness and leaves legs super-smooth and silky-soft.
THE LEGEND Created in 1930 by Elizabeth Arden herself to soothe skin, Eight Hour® Cream Skin Protectant became an instant and overwhelming success. What made it so effective? A combination of petrolatum, a skin-soothing beta-hydroxy -- debuting in one of its first cosmetic uses -- and vitamin E. The apricot-colored balm was so beneficial to her clients that Miss Arden even used it to soothe her famous thoroughbred horses' legs. Even its name came about thanks to a remarkable performance – a loyal client used it to treat her child's skinned knee and "Eight Hour®s" later, the skin was all better.
As seen on The Today Show and Rachael Ray.
BEAUTY TIP: "As a makeup artist, I love to use this on the runway. The eyelids, cheekbones – the lips as a gloss. It's great as a brow fixative to keep the brows in place. It's great on the elbows and cuticles; it heals, moisturizes and soothes. It reverses the dryness in the skin, especially during cold weather – it's terrific. It gives that beautiful, healthy and natural look to the skin."
—Rebecca Restrepo, Global Makeup Artist
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Sure to soon to be a classic in its own right. This convenient protectant lip stick:

• Treats your lips to Eight Hour® Care.
• Helps moisturize, soften and smooth lips.
• Relieves chapping and cracking.
• Helps guard against the damaging effects of UV exposure with SPF 15.
• Is available in a range of beautiful sheer shades.

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A simple yet a must have collection for those with chapped lips or simply those who want their lips to stay hydrated and smooth sailing all through the day. The light SPF is perfect for daytime or night time usage.

The formula is encrypted with the ingredients of Eight Hour Cream.

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I use both of them during the trip to Japan around 2 weeks ago and until now, I just can't give them up. The formula is perfect in making the skin feels so good and protected. During the 8 hours flight the skin will definitely suffer, by using both cream and lip protectant the skin and lips stays moist and even better than before departure.

Since both of them under 100ml, I can easily slip them in my purse and use it on the journey.

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The friendly price of the products make it even more approachable. 50g may seems small, but it made a lot of differences. Single usage is always less than a gram, for me one tube can last for a month. Usually I use around rice size for the lips and it still have leftovers. On areas such as elbows, heels and knees, I use around a pea size for all of those.

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During the trip, I have to walk in heels and I also wearing a new sandals, this equals to blisters almost in every part. My feet are literally suffering, so at night after taking a bath, I applied some of the cream to the whole feet, waking up, they are has become so smooth, soft and the blisters? They are healing. The skin are covering ups and I can use that exact same sandals and heels again.

The cream when first applied may seems so oily and greasy, but in a matter of minutes they are penetrating into the skin, and the leftovers are creating protective film outside. It's unique alright and perhaps one of the reason why the products become a legend.

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The texture of the cream depends on the temperature of the environment it's in. During the flight when it is pretty cold, the cream is thicker and can hold themselves together, but when it's like around 25 degree Celsius and above, the texture will become like a runny cream, almost like oils.

The aroma is medicinal, a bit like orange and herbal. It is probably a scent that either you love it or hate it, but regarding the effect, I think most will definitely loving it.

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The lip protectant stick is a balm that gives the lips a moist and soft effect instantly. Can be used before a lipstick or after for a glossy and non sticky finish.

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The Lip Protectant glides on easily on the lips, covering the dryness and heal the chapped areas. The smell is like the original cream. When used the lips feels greasy at first but then it enveloped the lips in moisture. Making it comfortable throughout the day. When not intact with anything the lips will stay hydrated, but when drink, eat or in severe dry condition, the lip balm need to be reapplied.

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I use both of them during the night flight. The combo of a dry air inside the plane and sleeping at night makes the skin feel so thirsty. It's a good thing these two babies from Elizabeth Arden at my side.

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I never forget to clean my skin before bed time, that does include when taking a night flight. So the skin can breathe and free from makeups. In this time, skincare is really needed. I wish I have the Eight Hour Moisturizer, yes, they do have one as well.

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Thank you so much Elizabeth Arden Indonesia, my skin definitely feels the gratitude throughout the journey.