Spotlight | Althea Milk Peel Cream Mask.

It hasn't been long since Althea launched their own brand of sunscreen, and now they're back in the spotlight once again with another new product. Althea is on a roll these days when it comes to developing and launching new products, and it's such a delight to be able to try, test, and share my experience with each new item that they bring forth.

That being said, here's what I think about the Milk Peel Cream Mask, the latest addition to Althea's growing family.

Althea Milk Peel Cream Mask.

The Althea Milk Peel Cream Mask is a gentle peeling mask that promises to give your skin a 'big gulp of hydration' and 'refreshed complexion'. It combines the power of AHA (Alpha Hydroxy Acid) and BHA (Beta Hydroxy Acid) with the gentle formulation of milk to slough away dead skin cells, unclog pores, and moisturize the skin. It also contains kaolin, a naturally occurring clay mineral that has long been heralded for its ability to detoxify, cleanse, and soothe even the most sensitive skin.

Nothing much to read here so I had to look up all the pertinent information on the internet, lol.

As with the other Althea products, the Milk Peel Cream Mask has a simple, minimalist packaging. It comes in a 50 mL pump bottle housed in a white box with hardly any English text on it. I had to look up all the pertinent information on the internet because hey, that's what Google is for (lol). At least I knew beforehand that this is a wash-off mask (not a peel-off mask as I originally thought it was) and it's tested by dermatologists, as indicated on the box.

Got milk? :)

Pump bottle.

To use, simply apply an even layer onto damp skin and leave it on for 30-60 seconds before rinsing it off with warm water. You get a creamy clay texture as you pump the product out of the bottle, but as you slather it on your skin, it transforms into a bubbly foam. That tingling, ticklish sensation that I felt as the product turns into a foamy lather reminded me of the Bubi Bubi Lip Bubble Lip Scrub, which I use to exfoliate my lips. Its mild, powdery scent, on the other hand, reminded me of the baby cologne that my son currently uses.

Creamy clay texture.

My skin feels really smooth and clean - bouncy, even - after every use. I don't apply this on a daily basis, though, as my skin tends to be dry during this time of the year and the last thing I should be doing is over-exfoliating my skin. I use the Althea Milk Peel Cream Mask twice a week at the most, but if your pores need a bit more unclogging, you can use this product thrice a week. This product is ideal for all skin types, even for those with sensitive skin.

Bubbly! 

The Althea Milk Peel Cream Mask retails for Php 490 and is exclusively available at the Althea website. For a limited time, you can get free shipping on all Althea exclusives using the code PBSHIP at checkout. In addition, you can get a 20% discount on your first order using my referral code.

Say hello to my new hair! :)

And yes, I finally had the chance to change my hairstyle, just in time for my birthday. Speaking of which, thank you Althea for my birthday gift! You guys are so generous that I have more than enough Reward Points on my account to splurge on skincare with! :)

Hair Story | The Long and Short of It.

I'm very, very meticulous when it comes to my hair. But unlike most women whose crowning glories are their long, black, straight hair, I prefer mine short, sleek, and dyed. Which is why I visit the salon on a regular basis - once a month, at least. When my hair gets long enough to cover my nape, then it's time to have it trimmed. And when the color starts to fade and the partition between my natural black and the copper brown becomes too obvious, it's time to have it dyed all over again.

I started dyeing my hair when I was in high school. I have an aunt-in-law who used to run a salon, and she enjoyed experimenting with my hair. I enjoyed it all the more because the services are free. Haha!

But it wasn't until five years ago when I decided to have my hair cut really short. When Victoria Beckham made the angled bob famous in 2007, I became a Posh Spice clone myself.

Hairstyle, 2007. Highlights were 'in'.

And I totally love, love, love this hairstyle. Perhaps this fondness sprang from my love for David Beckham (he is my favorite footballer of all-time) or the fact that I'm a fan of the Spice Girls. I was never afraid to have my hair cut short. It will grow back after all.

Getting pregnant the year after made it difficult for my hair. Hair dyes were a no-no, and going to the salon became impossible because I couldn't stand the smell of chemicals. I had no choice but to grow my hair long. A year after I gave birth, I took on a totally different hairstyle. I had it curled.

Hairstyle, 2009. Deviating with curls.

But then the curls became a liability because Yue, who was a little over a year old, would tug and pull my hair. I had my hair hacked to solve this dilemma. I went back to the angled bob, but a tad longer than the one I had before.

Hairstyle 2010. Angled bob.

Not completely satisfied with this look, I had it cut some two months after. And because Victoria was rocking the same hairstyle, too.

Hairstyle, December 2010. Pixie cut.

I've been maintaining this ever since. It's the most appropriate and most comfortable 'do for a mom who practically does all household chores, and has an active toddler in tow.

Yesterday I took it one step further by getting an even shorter pixie cut.

Hairstyle, 2012. Pixiefied all over again.

I actually wanted it really short - something like Emma Watson's pixie - but my stylist was a bit apprehensive. (Not many people wear their hair short around here, lol.) So she added some spunk on the sides instead.

Cut short on the sides so my ears would show.

Some husbands are strict with their wives' hair. Some don't like it when their wives cut their hair short. I'm glad my husband does not impose on me like that. He lets me have it my way- because he knows this style suits me best. Thankfully, I've inherited my father's oval face, long neck, and prominent cheekbones. Otherwise, I would not be able to rock this 'do.

I know Posh is wearing her hair long now. This time I may not follow suit. I don't think I can ever go back to long locks. All the more now because summer is about to come. 

Our Kpop hair! :D

And besides, I love it when Yue calls me pogi. That's 'handsome' in Filipino slang. :)

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