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My name is Tammy Lim and I am an award winning blogger from Top 10 Malaysia Magazine and Cleo Malaysia Magazine. I have been blogging since 2008 and I am also the founder of a local Malaysian beauty & lifestyle community called The Butterfly Project. People often tell me that I'm a wonder woman, but in reality - if it's something you love, you can do wonders.

When I'm not wondering, I'll be on my computer searching for the next fountain of youth or hunting down a fantastic deal. I'm also a shopaholic, wanderluster, spa enthusiast and proud hipster who loves planning special occasions and surprises for her loved ones.
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  • Natio Face and Plant Face Mask Purifier

    3.06.2011

    Natio Clay & Plant Face Mask Purifier

    Clay masks are great for oily or acne skin but I have dry skin so clay masks are something I don't want to play around with. Why? because clay masks cleans dirt, absorbs oil and impurities from our skin pores (one of the many reasons why clay masks rocks). Which means for someone with dry skin it can become drying and tight for us after so moisturizing afters is a must!. Recently Sa Sa Malaysia invited me to review the Natio Clay & Plant Face Mask Purifier and I said why not, it's been a while since I tried other brands and Natio, which is from Australia sounds interesting to try! Below is the description of the product:

    description
    Active mineral rich mask. A purifying blend of Australian clay with cleansing and rejuvenating properties. For all skin types.Helps unclog and tighten pores. Does wonders for tired skin, improving firmness and texture. A wonderful at-home treatment for all skin types.

    how to use it
    After cleansing and toning, apply a thin layer to face and neck, avoiding eye area. Relax for 10 to 15 minutes. Rinse thoroughly with warm water.

    country of origin
    Australia

    suitable for
    all skin type / oily and acne skin

    EzineArticles says Clay Mask has many benefits
    (especially for acne/oily skin)
    Before I put on the clay mask, I cleanse my face first using the Natio gentle face foaming facial cleanser. This helps to remove as much dirt as possible from your face so that the mask would penetrate deep into the skin to do it's job. It says "After thoroughly cleansing face and neck, apply a thin layer of mask, avoiding eye contour area. Relax for 10 to 15 minutes. Remove with luke warm water. Follow with your favourite Natio toner and moisturizer". Sa Sa Malaysia gave me 4 tubes of 20ml Natio Clay & Plant Face Mask Purifier. Surprisingly the tubes are travel size but could be used up to 3 times or more  per tube. I squeeze a big fat 50cents size portion on my palm & started applying in an upwards motion on my face & neck. The texture is creamy but not heavy. It's liked melted chocolate!

    Tip: on a hot day like this, I cooled my Natio Clay & Plant Face Mask Purifier in the fridge for a while (say few minutes just to have it cold). It gives a really nice relaxing & cooling feeling when apply. I felt like in heaven.


      leave the clay mask on for 10-15mins & relax

    This isn't the usual thick, creamy & heavy clay mask that I usually use. It was easy to use, smooths on quite nicely onto my skin because of the light creamy smooth texture. Of course I had fun just splattering it on my face ending up like a messy kitty.  It doesn't smell strong either! there's a nice sea marine mud like scent that makes me feel like I'm in a luxury spa pampering myself.

    I was just wondering how long it would take to bring in the effect as I sat quietly playing around with the tubes for the first few minutes. After 10 minutes, I lightly touch my face to check. There's a firm lifting feel once it dried up. The scent wasn't strong anymore and I knew it was almost time to wash my face again.

    results after washing - smooth, clear, dull-buster

    I soak my face towel in lukewarm water and put it against my face. It helps to clean clay mask off faster and I didn't want to waste running water. Again easy to remove once lukewarm water comes in contact with the clay mask. It wasn't as messy compare to other brands I have used. I remember I had to wash my face over and over to clean the messy leftovers.

    use your toner & moisturiser after using clay mask

    Results: Face appeared much smoother and cleaner after use. Dead skin cells exfoliated during the washing process so my face looked fairer. My face was dull in the morning when I woke up but now it's gleaming with joy! Pores appeared less visible. Only problem was my face felt dry and tight due to the clay mask so I had to quickly put on my Natio skin toner & face moisturiser with SPF 15 to balance my skin pH levels since clay masks are acidic. As a person with sensitive skin, I did not feel any tingling or burning sensation when using this clay mask. Though my cheeks looks redden after washing probably due to deep cleansing.

    you can get Natio products from Sa Sa Malaysia

    BIRDS EYE VIEW:

    The Natio Clay & Plant Face Mask Purifier RM37/100ml:
    A deep cleansing mask which contains essential oils and clay properties to absorb excess oil and draw out impurities for soft, clear, healthy looking skin. Kaolin absorbs impurities while bentonite helps prevent the appearance of blemishes. Pure essential oils of sesame, palma rosa and lemon gently hydrate, nurture and soothe the skin. Natio Clay and Plant Face Mask Purifier helps to unclog and tighten pores, rejuvenate tired skin and improve skin’s firmness and texture. It is also ideal for people with oily and blemished skin. Suitable for all skin types.

    Skintypes: suitable for all skin types but benefits oily/acne skin more
    Texture: light, smooth  & creamy
    Color: cream grey
    Scent:
    marine sea mud like
    Packaging: (the sample tube is a squeeze to dispense type plastic packaging)
    Price: affordable RM37 for 100ml
    Sold at: Sa Sa Malaysia outlets.
    Would I buy it? : I do love the scent of the clay mask, as much as I avoid using clay mask, I could still use the help of clay mask for that bi-weekly deep cleansing and pore tightening moments to rid of pesky dead skin and blackheads. My answer is yes :)

    Ingredients :
    Water (Aqua), Glycerin, Bentonite, Kaolin, Polysorbate 60, Titanium Dioxide CI 77891, PVP, Sesamum IndicumPhenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Fragrance (Parfum), Jasminum Officinale (Jasmine) Oil, Citrus Media Limonum (Lemon) Peel Oil, Cymbopogon Martini (Palmarosa) Oil, Methylparaben, Propylparaben.

    4 comments:

    1. eh, the price quite reasonable wor!

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    2. yeah not bad, i found the price out from friends, i hope it's accurate leh..can't believe so cheap one

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    3. now sasa got 20% discount, if not mistaken (cz i bought it last 2weeks) :P

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    4. Hello Tammy Miu,
      This is a very nice post. Natio Face and Plant Face Mask Purifier is a great product. Thank you for the great information you gave to us. Hope your next post will published soon.

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