Experience - or fear - tells us that if you have an oily face, the last thing you need is something that will make it oilier. Like moisturizers, especially the ones in heavy cream or oil-based form. But dermatologist, aestheticians, and even ordinary individuals started saying that moisturizer is actually good for oily face. Why? Because a desperate person with an oily face tends to do everything to keep it dry, like washing often or applying all sorts of drying solutions. A dry skin tricks oil glands into believing that they need to secrete more oils to relieve the dryness. Hence, the face becomes more oily. And the person who owns the face becomes more depressed.
I used to be like that person. But as I grow older, my skin becomes more forgiving and less frustrating. My oil glands went easy on the grease, my breakouts lost interest on my face and the world is a happier place. But I noticed that my skin starts to dry out. And for the first time in my life, I felt the need for a moisturizer.
But like before, I want nothing of the heavy stuff. I still believe grease begets grease. And I'm someone who gets tired of regimen, whether it is for morning or evening. I just want something that I can put on while I'm taking a bath.
I have a bottle of Ilog Maria Honeymilk Cleanser and Moisturizer sitting on a bathroom shelf. The ginger-scent is so strong that I can't use it as a moiturizer, not even at night because hubby complains of the smell. I can use it as a cleanser but I prefer Shulammite Carrot soap.
Not wanting to waste it, I decided to use it as a before-cleanser, if there's such a product. During a bath, I would wash my face with Ilog Maria Honeymilk Cleanser and Moisturizer first, let it stay on my face for a few minutes, while I tend to the rest of my body. Then rinse it off with Shulammite Carrot soap and water. This way, I can get the benefits of both products.
But I realized that doing it this way will just strip off the moisturizer from my face. So I thought why not reverse the order? Wash my face with soap first, then put on the moisturizer, leave it on and rinse with water. Sometimes, it leaves an oily trace on my face, but I can easily wipe it off with a towel or a tissue. And rinsing it with water gets rid of the smell, but not of the natural oils.
It didn't take long for me to notice that it's working. My face doesn't look dry anymore, but rather healthier. I got what I wanted, a moisturizer to keep my face from drying out and something that won't force me to develop a skin regimen (that I'll get tired of after a while anyway).
It being a natural, chemical-free product is a nice bonus, too. Ilog Maria Honeymilk Cleanser and Moisturizer is made from royal jelly, honey, beeswax, propolis, natural flower, herb and seed oils. It doesn't even have emulsifiers so you have to shake the bottle before using in order to mix all the ingredients together.
However, for people with sensitive skin, you might feel a stinging sensation as you let the cleanser/moisturizer linger on your face. I think this is caused by royal jelly. I once bought a small jar of fresh royal jelly from Ilog Maria. I was intending to use it as an alternative medicine/supplement for my thyroid problem. But it tastes bad. I mean really bad that I couldn't bear taking it so I thought I could use it as a facial cream. Big mistake. Because it stings a lot. It made my face so red and itchy.
While applying pure royal jelly directly on the skin may not be a good idea, I think Ilog Maria Honeymilk Cleanser and Moisturizer has the right amount of royal jelly plus it's mix with natural ingredients, so it's mild enough. to put on your face.
One other downside is that it's not widely available. You can order online from Ilog Maria, or from some online store selling Ilog Maria products, which often means paying for shipping fee. Or hunt a very few physical stores that carry Ilog Maria products or just go to Silang, Cavite and buy directly from Ilog Maria Honeybee Farm.
It costs P88.00 on the Ilog Maria website (cheaper when you buy from the farm), a reasonable price I think for a good, effective and natural moisturizer that will last at least a month.
I really love Ilog Maria Honeymilk Cleanser and Moisturizer. Everytime I go to Tagaytay, I never fail to visit Ilog Maria Honeybee Farm to replenish my stock.
to be continued...
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