Che-che’s skin

7-10 days before 30th Aug

Noticed che-che suddenly had so many huge pimples on her face. Looked worst than when she was a teenager. 她都不年轻了为什么还有青春痘？She’s probably under stress and asked if she wanted to see Dr Chu or facial. She kept declining all my suggestions but it hasn’t gotten any better in the days that followed. 不管她 I’ll fix a facial for her some time. Was then deciding where to bring her? In beauty salons they will always push you to buy products or sign on packages. Saw a few home based facial places with the proper huge machines which looks interesting. 

The girls bo-chap facial care

The girls are so lazy. Only wash face with facial cleanser that’s it, no toner no moisturiser. At least che-che uses the Kiehl’s masks, lil’ one don’t even bother. I mean….how old are they now, I can’t be nagging at them all the time.  or DO IT FOR THEM like when they were younger. 我自己的脸都要忙着做 coz a lot of work to be done when you’re old and almost wrinkly, where to find the time to do for them? Most importantly they’re old enough to do it themselves. 

Why my two girls 不会爱美？At che-che’s age I already go for facials when I can. I had to use my money to pay for my facial, then why is she not using it for proper things instead of spending on her idols stuffs? I don’t mean she has to book a monthly facial if she can’t afford/wants to stretch out $, but she can do it once every 2-3 months then at home do whatever care she can at home. I have the Labelle Sonic & Ionto L6 beauty device which in my opinion can be used every other day to remove whatever gunks. But no….both girls are lazy.

 

30th Aug (Sat) 

After all the 想来想去, decided to go ahead with Kiehl’s. Even if they wanted to promote anything, my mini Kiehl’s shop at home might have it 🤣. Booked appointment for her facial. 

In the afternoon after her work, we dropped by Kiehl’s TM and the SA recommended two items which I do not have at all - 

Not sure if she can use these now. Took pics so I can show them. 

SA advises anything too harsh now. Don’t use the Deep pore cleansing mask for now. 

Day time application. Night time application is the same except omit the sunblock. 

Samples

Che-Che’s diet is not exactly clean. She loves fried food, snacks, junks, no fruits, no veggies how to get clearer healthier skin? No skin cell repair, no fight against inflammation. No matter how much water she drinks will not help her at all. But does she listen? Do the two girls listen? NO!! 

Been asking her to use her Cetaphil for body but stubborn means stubborn. To lil’ one’s knowledge “but it’s goat milk we shower what?!” 🫩 Did she really think it was really goat milk?  

Told the big stubborn girl it’s not exactly eczema friendly but 她也不管

Checked the bottle for ingredients 

Ingredient : Deionised Water, EDTA Tetrasodium, Sodium Laureth Sulphate, Cocamidoprepyl Betaine, Cocamide DEA, Glycol Distearate, Sodium Chloride, Citric Acid, Fragrance, Methylisohia-zolinone, Ethylene Glycol Distearate, Glycerin, Vitamin E acetate, goat milk powder

Decided to go through the list and this is the conclusion :

 

1. Yes, deionized water is generally considered safe for eczema and can be beneficial, especially compared to hard tap water which can exacerbate symptoms. Deionized water lacks the minerals and chemicals found in tap water that can strip the skin's natural oils, weaken its barrier, and cause irritation. 

2. Tetrasodium EDTA is not definitively safe for everyone with eczema

3. Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES), and its close relative Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS), is not considered safe for eczemabecause it can strip the skin's natural oils, leading to dryness and irritation, which can trigger flare-ups. It's recommended for people with eczema to avoid this ingredient and choose sulfate-free cleansers to prevent further exacerbating the condition. 

4. cocamidopropyl betaine (CAPB) is not safe for most people with eczema, as it is a known irritant and can trigger contact dermatitis, leading to redness and flaking. Dermatologists and organizations like the National Eczema Association recommend avoiding CAPB in personal care products like shampoos and body washes if you have eczema. 

5. Cocamide DEA is not safe for eczema, as it is a potential contact allergen and irritant that can worsen eczema symptoms, especially in those with pre-existing skin conditions or other allergies. Individuals with eczema are more susceptible to developing a contact dermatitis reaction to Cocamide DEA, which can lead to symptoms like redness and itching. 

I give up checking the rests. 

27th Sep (Sat) @ 6.30pm

Her first Kiehl’s facial at Raffles City shopping mall 

Do a skin analysis. M did this on complimentary for my two girls before.

29th Sep (Mon)

Dunno why I suddenly thought of laundry detergent. Coz I noticed of late she’s been scratching her arms and legs. Shouldn’t I be getting her eczema safe laundry detergent? What the?! After so many years then this pea-brain me thought of this? How much harm have I exposed my daughter to all these years? Bad mummy! For the record, I’ve also stopped diffusing essential oils in the house since last year after I read that essential oil can cause eczema flare-ups 😧.  

Not sure how good these two brands (Green Kulture and SimplyGood) are but although it’s going to ba a hassle separating her clothes, towels, bedsheets from us, the one that is working hard is the washing machine and my muscles. 

Cross fingers that this will help her ease the itch.