Real Mom Review of Mama Mio

We are glad to welcome Toni Snyder on our blog.  Toni, as she identifies herself, is a ‘real-mom’ which adds to this post a lot more relevance and credibility. 

Toni, thankfully, agreed to share with us her experience upon trying Mama Mio’s O-Mega Shower Cream, Boob Tube and the Tummy Rub Oil, having had the chance to try some samples following the Mama Mio launch event that was held last week in Dubai.

“Product review from a real mom:
"Wow, really???!!!"
I abandoned my promo products for a few days; just reading the labels of Mama Mio products I was like, right-lol!!!? I am yet to meet a product that does half what the label says, that's for sure. So I decided to embrace those middle-of-the-night hours when the hubby & terrible-twos toddler were asleep...showering in silence (for once!) with my new promo products, from the Mama Mio event. I showered with 'OMega' shower cream, massaged my neck & ' breast-fed-past-"2" boobs with 'BoobTube', and the rest of my recently retracted body (trunk) with Tummy Rub stretch mark oil (ok, the only brag I have from my pregnancy aside of my son is that I don’t have any stretch marks). I fell asleep quenched, relaxed, and in euphoria, honestly! It was like I just came from the spa. The products have a very light spa-smell and the shower cream really does make you feel like you soaked in the tub for an hour, no...really! My otherwise crocodile-like, eczema-stricken, desert-dweller, post pregnancy skin was soft, smoother, and not even itchy, like usual. The next morning I had a light fresh smell as if I just stepped out of the shower…and it lingered throughout the day-lucky passersby in the Friday am rush of the Ikea breakfast line! ;)

I highly recommend the shower cream for all mom & non-moms alike!!! I am a new faithful client, for sure-LOVE! The Boob Tube was nice too…my neck & cleavage was smoother looking but it needs a 7-day observation to work to its fullest, so it says. I think the oil works best during & right after pregnancy but I would buy it JUST for the lovely lingering fragrance, definitely…and far cheaper than a bottle of pricey overbearing perfume! Thanks for the products…and no wonder you handed them out so generously…I AM HOOKED! ♥” 

Here’s a post note from Tony about the Boob Tube having been using it for almost ten days now: 

“The boob tube is the coolest stuff ever! I used it for a week and although I have been whining about my neck starting to age me (turning 39 this month!), my neck is looking younger than my face now...uh oh ;) I expected some results, but my expectations weren't that high! Love it too!!!”

Do You Exfoliate?

 

Today's blog post is brought to you by our Trainer Beauty & Wellness, Quanita Talip who shares with us the importance of exfoliating the skin and how to do it.

Exfoliation is one way to help maintain the skin through the removal of dead skin cells on the skin's outermost surface. Sloughing away older skin cells allows fresh new ones to emerge, therefore invigorating dull, lifeless texture and revitalizing circulation and helping to achieve a healthier, more vibrant complexion.

The average human generates a new layer of skin every two to four weeks. At the end of the cycle, the old, dead cells on the surface are shed. You can improve your complexion tremendously by exfoliating and sloughing off the old, dead skin cells. If the old, dead skin cells are not removed, they can clog the sebaceous pores, leading to superficial spots or blackheads.

Younger people with skin problems should take care NOT to over-exfoliate, as those suffering from skin problems think that daily exfoliating will help to rid their skin from impurities. That is unfortunately not true, and over-exfoliating or scrubbing can aggravate the problem instead of alleviating it, since the skin is irritated instead of being assisted along to help heal itself. Those with problem skin can exfoliate, but gently and not too often.

If you are fighting the aging battle (and for those not yet there) exfoliation of the skin, helps with blood circulation and the removal of the dead skin cells that can cause it to look dull and dry. Exfoliating can be done every week, and in some cases twice weekly.

How to Exfoliate

1. Wet the area of skin you want to exfoliate. 
2.  Apply an exfoliating cleanser to your skin making circular motions, scrub the exfoliating cleanser over your skin using your fingertips.
3. Be gentle over sensitive areas, like delicate neck and concentrate on congested area like the nose and chin.
4. Rinse skin thoroughly.
5. Follow with a good moisturiser. 

Good to Try: Eve Taylor Exfoliating Scrub

This effective scrub containing natural bamboo beads and amino acids will leave the skin feeling soft and refined. Circulation is also stimulated for a vibrant complexion; pores will remain free from blockages and most importantly, serums, creams and oils will penetrate much easier with minimal product absorbed on dead cells sitting on the skins surface.
You can find this product at The Spa in The Fairmont Hotel, Dubai.