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La Mer – Is it Worth it?

Posted on October 20, 2010 by Akiko

There is a lot of controversy over whether Creme de la Mer is really a miracle broth.  Those who love it, can’t live without it.  Those who don’t like it, think it’s just an overpriced jar of Noxzema.  Now, I … Continue reading →

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My Eczema – How it Started (Part 4)

Posted on October 1, 2010 by Akiko

Without the nerisone, my face started getting really red and itchy.  I also started getting a lot of pus-filled bumps on my face that looked like acne, except they were super itchy.  There was no use popping them either cuz … Continue reading →

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My Eczema – How it Started (Part 3)

Posted on September 21, 2010 by Akiko

Gradually over the next 2 years, most of my acne finally subsided.  Unfortunately, that’s when my eczema started to escalate.  My face was now extremely red and itchy.  I felt like I was starting right from the beginning again.  I … Continue reading →

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My Eczema – How it Started (Part 2)

Posted on September 20, 2010 by Akiko

By the time I turned 18, everything changed.  I started getting very irritable and  I developed a temper that was like no other.  I was constantly yelling and picking fights with my boyfriend (now husband).  Even now, I have to … Continue reading →

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Queen – Quick Tip on Pores

Posted on September 17, 2010 by Akiko

According to Xiao-Kai (小凱老師) on Nu Ren Wo Zui Da (女人我最大), the pores on your face should be round.  If they are oval in shape, you are dragging/pulling your skin too hard when you are applying your skincare and/or foundation.  … Continue reading →

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My Eczema – How it Started (Part 1)

Posted on September 16, 2010 by Akiko

Having eczema has always been a part of my life.  I was born with it.  According to my mom, it started to get really bad when I was about 6 months old.  Apparently, I was sick with a cough, so she applied … Continue reading →

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Heart-to-Heart

Posted on September 14, 2010 by Akiko

As I was typing up my last post, I hesitated for a long time before I decided to write that I have severe eczema.  It was an extremely traumatizing part of my life that sometimes I wish I could forget.  … Continue reading →

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