Showing posts with label grapevine. Show all posts
Showing posts with label grapevine. Show all posts

Caudalie Polyphenols C5

Once in a while, I like to daydream some nonsensical 'what ifs'.  For example, I imagine what I will buy if I am being forced to spend a million dollars on something that's not a necessity (like food, shelter, tuition).  I know it's not likely to happen - kaya nga daydream lang.  In one of those random thoughts, I asked myself what brands I would shortlist should I need to decide to use all of those million dollars on just a handful of stores. Well, Caudalie is definitely one of them.
 
I have loved Caudalie for the past eight years and counting. I've written about my love story with Caudalie here , here , and here. Most of the products I have mentioned in my previous post are still part of my daily routine. I switch the night and eye creams once in a while as new product lines are launched by Caudalie.
 
My current choice during this season of stress and pollution, is the Caudalie Polyphenol C5 collection.
 
Free radicals are the main causes of skin ageing. They are generated by light, pollution, smoke... They attack our cells and trigger premature ageing. The same free radicals make our cars go rusty and turn fruits brown. They are responsible for 4 out of 5 wrinkles. - Caudalie website
 
Caudalie discovered that the polyphenols found in grape seeds contain the most powerful plant-based anti-oxidant in the world. With that they have formulated a serum that will protect our skin from the damaging effects of free radicals.
Anti-Wrinkle Defense Serum
 
I used the Anti Wrinkle Defense Serum every morning under my Shiseido sunblock.  It is oil-free and absorbs quite fast. The serum is very concentrated with anti-oxidants that are said to stop fine lines from forming into wrinkles. I imagine it as my skin's shield from the daily aggressors of the environment.
 
At night, I use the Overnight Detox Oil.  It claims to detoxify and renew your skin while you sleep. I don't know about you but that sounds really beneficial to me. I only use 6 drops of the oil, and gently spread it around my face and neck before bed. And that's it. I don't have any other regimen after that. 
 Overnight Detox Oil           
This dry oil helps to renew and protect your overtired skin while you sleep. Skin is detoxified and the complexion is revitalized. A cocktail of 5 essential oils and 3 vegetal oils, this 100% plant-based formula promotes cellular renewal and toxin elimination. On waking, skin is replenished and renewed.

I asked the Caudalie service center and was told not to use the Detox and the Serum over each other. Both of them are highly concentrated and must be used separately. This is why I decided to use the Detox Oil at night and the Serum during the day my skin's first line of defense.
 
I have been very happy with the Polyphenol C5 collection but am also tempted to try the newly launched Resveratrol Lift. We'll see. Maybe once my Detox Oil bottle is empty, I will test the new collection and see if it also works well for my skin. I am quite optimistic as I have not encountered a Caudalie collection I did not like.
 
Caudalie is not yet available locally in the Philippines but you may order online from Sephora.com.


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Name Your Grapevine and Win a P5k GC from The Spa!

If you have been reading this blog for a while now, you will know that i am a big fan of Caudalie products.  The main reason i love Caudalie is because its products are made from grapes and thus contain high levels of Polyphenols. 

I learned about the benefits of Polyphenols over 5 years ago in my quest for natural beauty and wellness. I am currently using an eye cream that is rich with grape Polyphenol. Studies show that this same substance in some woods explains their natural preservation from rot.  Now can you imagine why it will be good for our skin? Moreover, can you imagine the benefits of high polyphenols in our body? Hello fountain of youth!

Growing up, i must admit that i am not a big fan of grape juices. It reminds me of an old cough syrup that i hated. When i gave birth in 2006, a lot of family and friends gave me Welch's grape juice drinks - they said it's very good post-natal as your body recovers to its pre-natal form. So i did my research and my findings made me change my mind about grape juice - specifically Welch's.

About Welch's:
  • Made from whole Concord Grapes with no added sugar, flavouring or colors
  • Rich in Polyphenols - that antioxidant that will keep you young and healthy
  • High in Vitamin C
Have you heard the saying that drinking a glass of red wine can lower your chances of cardiovascular diseases? Well, it's true. It's because of the Polyphenols from the grapes of that red wine. For non-alcohol lovers and kids, you can still get the same benefits from drinking a glass of natural grape juice daily.

I now see the benefits and i know taste can be acquired. With a few ice cubes on a hot summer day, i can imagine enjoying that Welch's grape juice with my family. 

Now, for another good news! Welch's has an ongoing promo on Facebook called "Name Your Grapevine". The intention is really to build an online network of mothers who can support each other in any mom-related concern.

Here's how to join:

  1. Participant must be a fan of Welch’s Facebook page to be a qualified winner.
  2. Participant must post the photo entry with at least 3-5 mom friends, name their Grapevine (or the name of their group), include the hashtag #MyWelchsGrapevine, tag Welch’s PH and their mom friends in the photo. No hashtag and same photo entry from a group of mom friends will not be considered a valid entry.
  3. Promo period will run from March 10-April 7, 2014
  4. The entries will be judged on the following criteria:
            Quality of photo – 30%
            Grapevine Name – 30%
            Overall creativity – 30%
            Facebook likes of the entry – 10%

  1. Announcement of winners shall be done weekly.
  2. Claiming of prizes will be announced upon announcement of winners.
  3. Weekly winners will receive The Spa GC worth P5k and a Welch’s gift pack. Four (4) participants will receive a Welch’s Gift Pack as a consolation prize.
  1. Moms tagged in the photo entry shall be the ones to avail The Spa Party Package.
  2. There will be a documentation of the spa party for moms to be posted on Welch’s Facebook page.


Go ahead! Share your barakada picture and get a chance to win a SPArty for you and your friends!


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