The Apple of my Eye - Canaan Eye Cream

Another delight from the Dead Sea. Canaan's eye cream works on two typical eye related issues women face - dark circles caused by lack of moisture and wrinkling. 

Canaan's eye cream fortified with their trademarked CSE complex works on moisturizing the eye area and has an anti wrinkling effect as well.

This one comes with a tiny spoon which helps you pick the right quantity of the cream for each eye without any wastage. I think thats extremely thoughtful and for this I rate it a 5/5.

My technique of applying this under eye cream is as follows :

First I finish applying any night moisturizer or serum or cream evenly all over my face ( under eyes area included)

Then I apply the under eye cream in small dots like a crescent moon in the under eye area without missing the crows feet zone

Then I take the tip of my index finger n dab it lightly all over

the moisturizer helps me apply the cream evenly without wastage and the dabbing action helps fast absorption.
This product saved me from the after effects of late nights at work ( and of course the emotional trauma of a really bad boss!) 

Quickly - its ingredients 

1. Water - this ingredient is definitely under the bridge for all subsequent posts !
2. Isopropyl myristate - skin conditioning agent
3. Glycol stearate se - emulsifying agent 
4. Glycerin - skin protectant , skin conditioning
5. Propylen glcyol - skin conditioning 
6. Aetylated lanolin - skin conditioning agent
7. PEG 40 Stearate - cleansing agent / solublizing agent
8. SORBITAN TRISTEARATE -emulsfying agent 
9. CETEARYL ETHYLHEXANOATE - skin conditioning agent
10. UREA - skin protectant , skin soothing 
11. CETYL ALCOHOL - emulsion stabilizer, fragrance ingredient, viscosity reducing, opacifying agent
12. DIMETHICONE - skin protecting, skin conditioning
13. Tocopherol - Vitamin E - we know this one ! http://soproductiv.blogspot.com/2011/11/ci-ci-extraordinary-vitamin-e.html  Vitamin E by So Productive
14. RETINOL (VITAMIN A) - skin conditioning agent 
15. ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C) - anti oxidant & skin conditioning agent
16.  IMIDAZOLIDINYL UREA - skin protecting, soothing, skin conditioning
17. METHYLPARABEN, PROPYLPARABEN - common preservatives
18. Fragrance
19. PLANTAGO LANCEOLATA LEAF EXTRACT - plantain leaf extract works as an anti microbial agent
20. HYPERICUM PERFORATUM EXTRACT - St John's wort flower extract 
21. ALTHAEA OFFICINALIS ROOT EXTRACT - extract of marshmallow root http://soproductiv.blogspot.com/2011/11/oi-oi-marshmallow-root-extract.html Marshmallow Root by So productive !! acts as a skin conditioning agent - know more 
23. MARIS SAL (DEAD SEA SALT) - this has 21 essential ingredients for your skin - know more  - Dead Sea Salt ( Maris sal) by So Productive !!

What I love about the product - it works and its from the dead sea and it is a truly unique under eye cream ( plus points for the mini spoon applicator) 

Flip side- had to buy it online @ USD 30 from  http://deadseapavilion.com/canaaneyecream.aspx - no offense but it wouldn't hurt to be available at a nearby store? or an Indian e commerce store?

Ci ! Ci ! Extraordinary Vitamin E

Image sourced from myorganicchemistry.wikispaces.com

Ever thought about the effect of applying vitamins to your skin? Go fetch some almonds or chew on an avocado for a feel good effect while you read the rest of the post.

Vitamin E helps your skin in the following ways

• anti oxidant
• pollution protection 
• UV rays protection
• anti aging
• after sun care
• scar lightening 
• skin strengthening
• restoring natural oil balance of skin 

Okay these are just the top lines, in summary this is a must have in your skin care product. Its chemical extract will have this - "tocopherol" - as a pre fix to these words - " acetate/ extract / alpha / mixed" etc
If you're thinking why apply it when you can eat it, think twice - its always better to pamper yourself inside out and what better way to do it than to indulge in some wholesome skin care products???
You can read more about the benefits of Vitamin E here
http://www.healthy-skincare.com/benefits-of-vitamin-e.html
http://www.aromantic.co.uk/vitamins-skin.htm

Some classic moisturizing for your skin

I like a product with some history, some attitude and some personality. That's what I got with this fuss free moisturizer.
Creme 21 was one of the first skin care brands with an attitude in the 60s and was stylized and named after the German pop band Creme 21.
Orange and so iconic, you just have to have some on your skin.
Its so plain, simple, fuss free and fast absorbing. When I used it for the first time I didn't think it would work because its so light and my skin was so dry ! But quietly and subtly 2 days later I could feel my skin and I didn't want to stop. A couple of days later my skin seemed irresistibly soft to my partner...wow - that's true testimony. I love this cream.
The product I'm reviewing for you is the Soft care & hydro balance moisturizing cream with vitamin E.
Initially hydro balance didn't mean much to me till I realized that the cream actually helps the skin attain a natural moisture balance in stead of over working it.
Let's break down the ingredients for you

• Aqua - water
• Parrafinum liquidum - mineral oil - skin conditioning and skin protecting agent
• Glyceryl stearate se - emulsifying agent 
• propylene glycol - common skin conditioning agent
• glycerin - skin conditioning 
• octyldodecanol - fragrance ingredient which also acts as a skin conditioner
• potassium palmitate - cleansing / emulsifying agent 
• potassium stearate - cleansing / emulsifying agent
• cetearyl alcohol - stabilizer
• dimethicone - skin conditioning and skin protecting agent
• prunus amygdalus dulcis - sweet almond oil - guess what? well its a luxurious natural moisturizer 
• tocopheryl acetate- Vitamin E, anti oxidant, skin conditioner
• potassium carbomer - it forms a protective film and controls viscosity
• panthenol - its a form of Vitamin B5 which is used as a moisturizing compound 
• phenoxyethanol, methylparaben and propylparaben are presservatives commonly used in cosmetics 

The cream lasts for 12 months post manufacturing, I use it everyday after my bath and it vanishes into my skin to work its magic on me.

You could buy it from Amazon @ 12 USDs approximately 

• What I love about it - absolutely fuss free and fast absorbing, works fast - we love all this about products 
• Flip side - not available in organized retail yet ( In India) 
• Rating - 5/5 ( I love a product with attitude)