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MORINGA O2 MALUNGGAY HERBAL FACIAL TONER

I still could not believe that tomorrow is Valentines Day. Time is moving so fast people, so fast. Last week, my skin is going wild on its own. I am pretty sure it is because of the whitening kit that I got from a high-end brand. I am such a pasaway, I know that my skin is not accepting anything that tends to whiten that skin. My face has rashes, bumps and a little bit swollen right now because of my own mistake. I forced myself to try this whitening kit for almost two weeks though after my first trial my skin felt itchy, I still went through it. See, even if the product is very expensive if you are not hiyang, it won't work. The good thing about the situation is that I have an excuse to find something that hopefully will work.

I was at a local drugstore two days ago when I decided to repurchase the Moringa O2 Malunggay Herbal Facial Toner. Yes, I already consumed two bottles of this before and I will only do a proper review today. This is my third bottle and I appreciate this even more because of my skin's current problem. It retails for P89.75 at Watsons and is also available at SM Supermarkets, Savemore, and Hypermarkets. For its price, I am proud to say, you'll get more than what you pay for. It is very rare to find a decent toner on drugstore counters that will make you repurchase or will keep you on using it for long period of time. I have tried toners from drugstore brands before but nothing can compare on how this one works.

First thing to highlight about the product is that it is alcohol-free. I prefer products that doesn't contain any alcohol as it tends to dry out the skin. I swiped a cotton ball soaked with this on my lower cheek area where I have bumps and it doesn't sting at all. Though it doesn't contain any alcohol, it thoroughly cleanses and helps in removing excess oil on the face. It doesn't leave me with a tight feeling and I feel that my face is refreshed and hydrated. It contains Aloe Vera Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Flower Water (Witch Hazel) and Glycerin which helps in soothing and moisturizing the skin so it won't feel dry. It doesn't contain any paraben or SLS. The ingredient list is full of very familiar keywords but the highlight of this is the unique combination of olive oil, sunflower extract and moringga or malunggay.

The list of its benefits are pretty basic which includes:

Gently cleanses residual dirt without drying
May help reduce pimples
Stimulates cell regeneration and skin renewal
Deeply nourishes, moisturizes and smoothens dry skin
Minimizes pores
Improves skin elasticity, suppleness
Skin lightening

I am not convinced with the stimulation of cell regeneration and skin renewal. It has the same benefit with Andalou Naturals but I haven't experience any skin renewal. So I am not bothered if it is true or not. About the skin lightening, I am not worrying about this since it is a herbal toner, I am not saying that it is all natural but atleast nothing on the ingredients tend to scare me. Though this is alcohol-free there is a faint scent to it. It is pleasant, not too herbal, very light and fresh that fades after a few seconds once it touches the skin. I apply a generous amount onto my cotton pad/ball and start swiping around my T-zone then I use another one for my cheek down to my neck. It is refreshing and cooling on skin, not in a sense that it is actually cold but it gives a fresh feeling to my face that when the fan or wind hits my face, it cools. I love the feeling that it leaves my skin clean but not dry and tight. It feels smooth, hydrated with an obvious clean look. But that is not the end of its benefits. I am using this for two day now (I am talking about my third bottle) but it immediately heals the redness and some bumps on my skin. Some dry patches on my face are starting to feel a lot better and the redness is reduce in half. I am sure that it is the one that is saving me and nothing else. This is for dry and sensitive skin, two of my problems right now and it works for me. I can't tell as of now what other benefits it will give but even last year, when I am using this my skin is always good. There is no dramatic results but it feels good. Today, I swear that if it wasn't for Moringa O2 Malunggay Herbal Facial Toner, my skin will still suffer the consequences from using a whitening kit.

I am happy and proud that there are proudly Pinoy products out there that does its job. It works, it is alcohol-free, cheap and I can totally consider this as a gold on the drugstore counter. Perhaps they can have it in a larger content, around 250ml or 500ml. I can consume one bottle for 2 weeks and having a bigger size will save me money and helps the mother earth by conserving plastic bottles. I am planning to stick with this for good and if I find something as good as this, I will let you know.

SAY GOODBYE TO FRIZZY AND WAVY HAIR WITH MORINGA O2 HERBAL HAIR RELAXING SERUM ++ WITH ARGAN OIL

I can't believe a drugstore hair care brand could actually turn my bad hair days away! I am showing to you what my hair looks like after using this amazing product. Read on to know more about my experience.

My hair was always tangled, frizzy, wavy and is all over my face. Most of the time I will tie my hair just to look neat or else I will look "losyang" and haggard. I never thought of getting my hair rebonded because I want to find a "natural" solution for my hair problem and though my hair is wavy, I love the thickness of it so having a chemical treatment for my hair was never my option.

I have tried a lot of conditioners, hair treatment and serums for hair that promises to tame frizzy hair and turn your hair into shiny, smooth and straighter hair. I guess everyone have been a "victim" of that false promises including myself. So I never have a high expectation, in fact, I never expect anything from this brand because let us just say I am used to the market's false advertisement. With pure excitement, I want to share with you my hair hero.

Price: 199.75 pesos

Product description:

Moringa-O² Herbal Hair Relaxing Serum++ with Argan Oil brings together nature’s most powerful multi-vitamins Mulnggay (Moringa), Olive, Omega and Argan oils. Produced from the Argan fruit from Morocco, Argan Oil is excellent in moisturizing and nourishing hair. It’s been known for centuries and is now being rediscovered by hair and skin specialists.

Argan oil is known for being a wonder oil that helps in making hair soft, smooth, shiny and silky. It is good for dry damaged and treated hair. However, Argan Oil is actually expensive; I saw a bottle claiming to be "pure" Argan oil which cost around 2000 for a small 30 ml bottle! I am telling you this because this hair serum is just infused with Argan oil and is not 100% pure. Nevertheless, I want everyone to see the difference of using Argan oil to your hair and this still works, trust me. (Just look at my hair above) ;)

"A special blend of light and non-greasy formula, Moringa O2 Herbal Hair Relaxing Serum++ with Argan Oil gives hair its needed protection from breakage and prevents tangles and static hair. The result is shiny and tamed healthy hair that lasts the whole day."

The Herbal Hair Relaxing Serum++ comes in one size only, 55 ml. The packaging is pretty simple and is made of plastic which is why I am afraid sometimes to bring this with me as it may leak inside my bag. I wish it has a pump since the consistency of the serum is not too thick that when you turn the bottle upside down the content pours immediately. A pump can help control the amount we could get making sure we only have enough to apply on our hair.

It is a light serum that smells really really good that lasts for a good time on my hair. It spreads on my hair easily,absorbs very quickly, instantly make my hair smooth, shiny and tames frizz and fly away hair. It is an amazing hair serum; it doesn't make my hair look very oily and it never leaves any oil residue specially on my hands after I use it, this is not sticky at all. After finishing two bottles of this, my hair really improved a lot. And when I say a lot, I am not kidding! My hair is smooth and shiny, there are less flyaways, I am really amazed that my hair looks perfect everytime I use this. My friends even ask me if I went to salon or styled my hair but to be honest, I just use this along with the conditioner (which I will also review next week) and it doesn't fail to impress me every time I use it. Another thing is that even kids can use this and it is very affordable compared to other drugstore brands that we have.

If you want to look for a good hair serum infused with Argan Oil do check this out. Available at Watsons and leading supermarkets nationwide. Like Moringa O2 facebook page for more details.