tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3743876470050160495.post594949837080098134..comments2024-03-11T06:22:36.107+00:00Comments on angloyankophile: French Pharmacy Brands: Why They're Worth The Hype (And My Skincare Sob Story)Angloyankophilehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13798135990583648390noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3743876470050160495.post-90571714302797160522015-03-23T12:20:59.969+00:002015-03-23T12:20:59.969+00:00Um, NO! Writing this one down for next time! Thank...Um, NO! Writing this one down for next time! Thanks for the recommendation. :)Angloyankophilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13798135990583648390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3743876470050160495.post-54864091356544922392015-03-21T18:49:17.448+00:002015-03-21T18:49:17.448+00:00Isn't it just! Have you tried the Booja-Booja ...Isn't it just! Have you tried the Booja-Booja icecream? It's a little pricey but it's dairy free and I think it tastes pretty good!Emhttp://journeywithwoots.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3743876470050160495.post-11421355359506919162015-03-20T10:17:35.005+00:002015-03-20T10:17:35.005+00:00Dairy is so hard to give up, Em! I'm pretty mu...Dairy is so hard to give up, Em! I'm pretty much lactose intolerant (though I've been indulging in ice cream lately, oops!) so I don't eat too much dairy on a daily basis, but I do think that diet has a huge effect on hormonal imbalances/changes. It's frustrating to try to pinpoint all the different causes.Angloyankophilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13798135990583648390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3743876470050160495.post-1795885452159697902015-03-20T00:55:18.698+00:002015-03-20T00:55:18.698+00:00I'm thinking about that Rosehip oil...it sound...I'm thinking about that Rosehip oil...it sounds fantastic and has great reviews. Thanks!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00627688455910322022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3743876470050160495.post-76674551660992346642015-03-19T20:19:53.211+00:002015-03-19T20:19:53.211+00:00Ergh acne is the worst! I've recently discover...Ergh acne is the worst! I've recently discovered that my bad skin is related to consuming dairy, after years and years of bad skin. I've tried all kinds of facial washes too and the Avene was definitely one of the better ones, but looking at my diet has been a turning point. Although I can't totally give up dairy...who can't live without cheese, chocolate etc?!?Emhttp://journeywithwoots.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3743876470050160495.post-40662852912676426132015-03-18T14:47:38.257+00:002015-03-18T14:47:38.257+00:00Kendra! Yes, lots of suggestions ... Dermalogica&#...Kendra! Yes, lots of suggestions ... Dermalogica's Skin Smoothing Cream is a great one that isn't greasy, but super moisturizing. A rich one that I love to use at night is Liz Earle's Skin Repair Moisturiser. I use this over a few drops of Triology's rosehip oil warmed into my palms and it feels so luxurious! Also a fan of the Elizabeth Arden Gentle Hydrating Cream, which has a lovely texture to it. NOT a fan of Clarins Beauty Flash Balm no matter how popular it is! Also did not like the Bobbi Brown moisturiser which doubles up as a primer. Hated that stuff and couldn't wait to finish it.Angloyankophilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13798135990583648390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3743876470050160495.post-74320749362210831712015-03-18T14:43:52.047+00:002015-03-18T14:43:52.047+00:00Really interesting that your skin problems flared ...Really interesting that your skin problems flared up in your 20s as well, Sorcha! It must be a hormonal thing, since other people have experienced this as well, though it doesn't make much sense to me. What products do you use now?Angloyankophilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13798135990583648390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3743876470050160495.post-72339025722538200952015-03-18T14:42:56.586+00:002015-03-18T14:42:56.586+00:00Too funny, Tom! Strangely, after reading your comm...Too funny, Tom! Strangely, after reading your comment, I tidied away a Douglas Coupland book sitting on our coffee table (my friend contributed to one of his titles). Angloyankophilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13798135990583648390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3743876470050160495.post-77152173090217392742015-03-18T14:34:42.526+00:002015-03-18T14:34:42.526+00:00I clean my face with extra virgin olive oil at nig...I clean my face with extra virgin olive oil at night, but I'm on the hunt for an 'old lady' face cream: super moisturizing, keep away wrinkles. Any suggestions? You should be my life manager...I love reading about yours!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00627688455910322022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3743876470050160495.post-28053290072507347532015-03-17T18:52:24.449+00:002015-03-17T18:52:24.449+00:00Oh man, having acne as a teen must have been horri...Oh man, having acne as a teen must have been horrible. I had perfect skin until my mid-twenties when I started breaking out all around my jaw, forehead and back. They're still trying to get it under control three years later but I am ever hopeful! La Roche-Posay definitely used to be a staple of mine but I haven't tried it for a while - I should pop to Boots and stock up.<br /><br />Sorcha x <a href="http://www.brightfieldnotes.com" rel="nofollow">Bright Field Notes</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17689961700203932778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3743876470050160495.post-71563840578129858172015-03-17T18:40:51.467+00:002015-03-17T18:40:51.467+00:00I know this post has a serious element but reading...I know this post has a serious element but reading cosmetics described in detail and lovingly put a smile on my face as it reminded me of one my favourite books Douglas Coupland, Shampoo Planet: "Hair is important.Which shampoo will I use today? Maybe PsycoPath®, the sports shampoo with salon-grademicroprotein packed in a manly black injection-molded plastic motor-oil canister. Afterward? A bracingenergizer splash of Monk-On-Fire®, containing placenta, nectarine-pit extract, and B vitamins. And tohold it all together? First-Strike® sculpting mousse manufactured by the pluTONium™ hair-care instituteof Sherman Oaks, California. It’s self-adjusting, with aloe, chamomile, and resins taken from quail eggs.Gloss, hold, and confidence. What a deal. Page 2<br />Page 3<br />Figuring out your daily hair is like figuring out whether to use legal- or letter-size paper in a copymachine. Your hair is you—your tribe—it’s your badge of clean. Hair is your document. What’s on topof your head says what’s inside your head. Wash every day? Use Compulsion®, with marigold and beer.Hormone-hair changing texture every five minutes? Use MOODSwing®, the revitalizing power tonerfrom Sweden with walnut leaf for self-damaging hair. It’s hot—nuclear—bust the needle on my scorchmeter." (http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:C92nc57AEEEJ:www.lunsfordnet.com/get/pdf/Shampoo%2520Planet%2520-%2520Douglas%2520Coupland_19128.pdf+&cd=8&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=uk)Tomhttps://www.facebook.com/tom.dale.792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3743876470050160495.post-49391129700800350142015-03-17T17:47:39.744+00:002015-03-17T17:47:39.744+00:00Hi Kelly Marie - thanks for stopping by to read an...Hi Kelly Marie - thanks for stopping by to read and to comment! I definitely agree that pollution has a huge effect on your skin. I'm interested to know more about the Lush products though, as I've seen them pop up in a few friends' Instagram feeds. Do you find them heavily fragranced at all? Or does the skincare line contain less perfume?Angloyankophilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13798135990583648390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3743876470050160495.post-57252644127280408792015-03-17T17:32:37.860+00:002015-03-17T17:32:37.860+00:00I never had acne until I lived in Asia. I really ...I never had acne until I lived in Asia. I really chalk it up to the pollution. . .but who knows. I was really glad I didn't have to deal with it as a teen though! That must have been awful. I ended up switching to all natural products since my skin also became highly sensitive. These days, I use some Lush products and grapeseed oil. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3743876470050160495.post-83774968325778689672015-03-17T15:24:48.083+00:002015-03-17T15:24:48.083+00:00Hey Gianni - the tea tree range from The Body Shop...Hey Gianni - the tea tree range from The Body Shop seems to be a lot of peoples' favorite! Stacey (above) is also a fan. I love it because it reminds of when John and I first met ... he had it in his shower when we lived in the same staircase (dorm/hall) at Oxford! As I mentioned to Stacey, they are both a little too drying for me, so I've stopped using the range, but I know that a lot of people swear by it.Angloyankophilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13798135990583648390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3743876470050160495.post-62410307255414742232015-03-17T15:21:38.927+00:002015-03-17T15:21:38.927+00:00I gave Proactive a try as an undergraduate. It wor...I gave Proactive a try as an undergraduate. It worked at first, but then, like you experienced, the ingredients started to irritate my skin and make things worse. The best products I've found so far have been The Body Shop brand tea tree oil facial wash and toner. Both products cleanse the pores. The skin on my face immediately looks and feels better. And it was inexpensive, which is always great :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05288533010611643097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3743876470050160495.post-72865045827554632015-03-17T15:13:37.886+00:002015-03-17T15:13:37.886+00:00I know what you mean, I don't find them overly...I know what you mean, I don't find them overly drying but sometimes my skin does feel a little tight after using the creamy tea tree cleanser (using moisturiser afterwards fixes this for me). I had more problems with Proactiv in that regard - it used to dry out my skin terribly sometimes. And yes, the tea tree products smell so good! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17524470596064594605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3743876470050160495.post-27054636418490173102015-03-17T15:03:17.719+00:002015-03-17T15:03:17.719+00:00Thank you so much for the recommendation!!! I'...Thank you so much for the recommendation!!! I'm especially interested in the soaps ... lavender and tea tree sounds heavenly. I really like the Yes to range ... would be interested to know what you think! Angloyankophilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13798135990583648390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3743876470050160495.post-3383455757542263312015-03-17T14:59:21.314+00:002015-03-17T14:59:21.314+00:00And... just a tiny recommendation of a small compa...And... just a tiny recommendation of a small company that makes lovely products - some of which might be suitable or of interest to you: http://www.heavenly-organics.com/ <br /><br />I'll stop now! xxLaura Hemmingtonhttp://www.thewholeingredient.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3743876470050160495.post-51331762125673328742015-03-17T14:56:55.375+00:002015-03-17T14:56:55.375+00:00Ugh, the water is terrible! Between that and havin...Ugh, the water is terrible! Between that and having the heating on all the time I have always suffered from dry skin and eczema problems. I haven't used the Yes to range, but I'll definitely take a look!<br /><br />Oh, and I'm certainly not an 'all one way' person with things like this - I've found some natural products that are great for me, but I still use shop-bought products on the whole, although organic where possible. I'm not at the stage of diy toothpaste just yet, ha! ;)Laura Hemmingtonhttp://www.thewholeingredient.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3743876470050160495.post-45978222125242921292015-03-17T14:34:42.122+00:002015-03-17T14:34:42.122+00:00I used to love The Body Shop tea tree range! It sm...I used to love The Body Shop tea tree range! It smells so nice (I still occasionally use it because of this) but found it to be too drying for my skin as it contains Sodium Laureth Sulfate, which is the main culprit. I have heard amazing things about the chamomile cleansing oil ... I will have to try it at some point! Thanks for sharing.Angloyankophilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13798135990583648390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3743876470050160495.post-27611535969640304932015-03-17T14:32:11.357+00:002015-03-17T14:32:11.357+00:00Thanks so much, Laura.
The water is so hard in L...Thanks so much, Laura. <br /><br />The water is so hard in London, that my already-dry skin reacted badly to it after I moved here. I started using the Yes to (especially Yes to Carrots) range, which I believe is cruelty-free and sulfate/paraben-free and saw a huge improvement to my skin (for showering). I've heard the apple cider vinegar and tea tree oil trick before and will have to try it myself! <br /><br />Thanks so much for sharing your comment ... I agree that for our basic daily needs we need to strip everything back and go as natural as possible (though I am sure that a lot of the products pictured above still contain chemicals!). Angloyankophilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13798135990583648390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3743876470050160495.post-1723036167951993672015-03-17T14:29:13.082+00:002015-03-17T14:29:13.082+00:00I'm using a bit of a mix at the moment. I was ...I'm using a bit of a mix at the moment. I was using Proactiv for a long time but I started phasing them out of my skincare routine a while ago. I still have some of their products left that I am trying to use up before purchasing alternatives (the toner and repairing lotion). For cleansers I am using The Body Shop's Tea Tree Squeaky-Clean Scrub once a week and their Tea Tree Cool and Creamy Wash on the other days. They do the job but I'm not blown away by them so I may try something different when I run out. The moisturiser I'm using is by Simple, I think its the Hydrating Light Moisturiser. To remove makeup I use the Camomile Silky Cleansing Oil from The Body Shop - love this product but sometimes the packaging leaks so I never take it travelling. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17524470596064594605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3743876470050160495.post-24107584468815682032015-03-17T14:19:59.530+00:002015-03-17T14:19:59.530+00:00I know it's something we've talked about b...I know it's something we've talked about before, but Asian families are the most critical and they don't hold back with their comments! I agree that, to some extent, clear skin is often correlated with happiness/relaxation, but it doesn't really seem to matter for me as I always get hormonal breakouts around my chin, regardless of how happy and relaxed I am haha! But it definitely gets worse when I'm stressed/eating badly.Angloyankophilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13798135990583648390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3743876470050160495.post-80148692557453698572015-03-17T14:13:28.056+00:002015-03-17T14:13:28.056+00:00Hi Stacey, thanks so much for sharing - it's r...Hi Stacey, thanks so much for sharing - it's really interesting to hear how your skin issues didn't develop until later. What skincare do you use now? I can totally relate to your hesitation of trying something new. The Physiological Cleansing Gel is very gentle and is a safe bet, I think. The rosehip oil is really the one product that has made a clear, visible difference in my skin. I'd highly recommend it to anyone - regardless of your skin type, but particularly if you have any acne or acne scarring.Angloyankophilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13798135990583648390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3743876470050160495.post-59661921260377408162015-03-17T13:55:48.105+00:002015-03-17T13:55:48.105+00:00Well done for sharing this Jaime, I know it must h...Well done for sharing this Jaime, I know it must have taken a lot to show this level of candour. I am very fortunate to not have experienced acne myself, but I know well from others close to me how much of a life-changing (and shattering) impact it can have. <br /><br />Just as an aside, I was interested to read your references to quality brands highlighting the use of natural ingredients, as this is something I've been experimenting with myself. From my quest to discover quality, vegan and cruelty-free beauty products I started looking into natural alternatives that I could develop myself for skin and haircare that are free of parabens and sulfates etc. The craziest thing I've found is that I've been able to ditch using hair conditioner completely for a combination of apple cider vinegar, tea tree oil and water! And, thankfully, my hair doesn't smell like a chip shop afterwards... <br /><br />But it has made me realise how much we are used to being marketed to for the latest advances in technology, when really for a lot of our basic daily skincare needs we can go back to essential oils and natural ingredients. Anyway! Apologies for that tangent... Well done again, this is a great post. xxLaura Hemmingtonhttp://www.thewholeingredient.com/noreply@blogger.com