Whatโs the Product? Banila Co Clean It Zero Foam Cleanser Ingredients Spotlight Acerola โ Acerola cherries, commonly found in the regions of South America and Central America, have a ton of skin benefits. They contain many antioxidants and high levels of Vitamin C which help to eliminate the build-up of free radicals (unstable molecules produced... Continue Reading →
Skin Care Spotlight: Cleanser
Whatโs the product? Klairs Gentle Black Deep Cleansing Oil Ingredients Spotlight Black Sesame Oil โ Black sesame oil contains antioxidants that fight free radicals (unstable molecules that can harm the skin). It also has antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties meaning it has the potential to stop the growth of harmful microorganisms and reduce inflammation and swelling.... Continue Reading →
Some of My Experiences as an ESL Teacher/Foreigner in Korea: Part 2
This is Part 2 of a three part post about some of my experiences as a foreigner in South Korea. If you missed Part 1 or if you just want to recap my experiences as an ESL teacher, CLICK HERE. ๊ฒฝ๋ณต๊ถ/Gyeongbok Palace in Seoul๊ฒฝ๋ณต๊ถ/Gyeongbok Palace in Seoul์์ดํธ์/Seokchon Lake in SeoulTeachers DinnerSports Day๋ช ๋/Myeongdong, SeoulCupcakes in Sangsu,... Continue Reading →
Some of My Experiences as an ESL Teacher/ Foreigner in Korea: Part 1
EPIK Orientation February 2018Lunch with an old friend during my first few months in KoreaEPIK Orientation February 2018Catching up with old friends during my first few months in KoreaEPIK Orientation February 2018EPIK Orientation February 2018 I came to Korea to teach English in February 2018 and it is now September 2019, so I have been... Continue Reading →
Climbing Up Mt Batur in Bali
Quick Facts Mount Batur is an active volcano.A basic definition of an active volcano is a volcano that has had at least one eruption over the past 10,000 years. Mount Baturโs last eruption was in 2000.It stands at 1,717m (5,633ft) above sea level.It takes roughly 2 hours to climb.People climb Mount Batur daily. View of... Continue Reading →
Skin Care Spotlight: Cleanser
What is the product? Mamonde Petal Spa Oil to Foam cleanser Ingredients Spotlight Soapberry Extract โ The Soapberry is a natural surfactant. When used correctly it can lift grime, dirt and oil from the skin whilst gently softening it. Damask Rose Oil โ Rose is a well-known skin care ingredient which can soften and moisturise... Continue Reading →
How Iโm currently refreshing my hair for the summer (2019)
When it comes to washing my hair, I only wash it once a week. Therefore, in between washing I need to refresh my hair so I can keep it healthy, shiny, defined and moisturised. This is how Iโm currently refreshing my hair in the summer in Korea. I have to keep in mind that Korea... Continue Reading →
Whatโs my hair type and how you can check your hair type too
My hair with all its different texturesCloser shot of my hair with its different textures My hair type ranges from 2C (wavy) to 3B (curly) and I have low porosity hair. Knowing your hair type can help a lot when choosing hair products. It means you can quickly zero in on products you know have... Continue Reading →
Attending Seoul Pride Festival June 1st 2019
Itโs LGBTQ+ Pride Month so I thought I would share my experience of attending Seoul Pride Festival in South Korea. This year it was held at Seoul Plaza, right in front of Seoul City Hall. On my way there I was wondering what the turnout would be like. I had previously been told that there... Continue Reading →
My Current Hair Wash Day Styling Routine (April 2019)
Welcome. This is my hair styling routine as of April 2019. After being on my natural hair journey for almost a year now, I feel I have learnt enough to be able to confidently experiment with different curly hair styling products and techniques to see what works and what doesnโt work for me. Itโs actually... Continue Reading →