Mekar Bioactive Skincare - Nature's Science 100% Natural And Effective Skin Care

Mekar (from the Indonesian word meaning "flowering") offers a range of seven products that are made of the best natural and organic ingredients combined to maximize their properties and benefits. This results in highly effective skin care that is in perfect harmony with the skin’s natural balance. The most remarkable aspect of the brand is probably that the products are composed exclusively of natural and organic ingredients - all products are free of fragrances, petroleum and other ingredients that are harmful to the skin and one’s health.

A distinctive and very interesting feature of the brand is that each person can identify the right product for their needs, thanks to color code repositories. If you are looking to purify, your products of choice would be green; to revive your complexion, pink products are for you; blue means hydration and orange is for correcting. How useful is this?

Since harsh products are quick to make my sensitive skin reacts with eczema flare ups, I shy away from chemical face cleansers and favour milder, non-foaming one, which is why I enjoyed the Velvet Cleanser ($30). Suitable for all skin types and enriched with the benefits of organic aloe vera and lavender, this milky and non-foaming cleanser effectively removes makeup and skin impurities, while leaving it soft and supple. The action of glycolic acid removes dead cells from the surface of the skin and closes pores while respecting the lipid balance. I like how my skin is never left squeaky clean after using this product, but still, it is great at removing most of my makeup directly in the shower.

Both nourishing and protective, the Regenerating Hydrating Cream ($45) is rich in moisturizing and anti-aging ingredients - hyaluronic acid retains moisture, argan oil protects and repairs, meadowfoam softens and rosehip helps improve the appearance and texture of the skin - while being lighwight and non greasy. I can't say this is the most moisturizing product I have used, but I really like how it instantly soothe my dry, irritated and eczema-prone skin, leaves it soft and supple, with a pleasant feeling of comfort.

Applied morning and night, the lightweight Firming Eye Cream ($42) is claimed to gradually decreases puffiness, wrinkles and dark circles for a more youthful and rested look, although I can't really talk from experience since I don't suffer from these problems. I use eye creams as prevention and the only thing I require is that is has moisturizing properties - this one nourishes, firms and smooths the delicate skin around eyes, although it is not the most moisturizing eye product I have tried. 

I appreciate how all of the Mekar products I had the chance to try comes in a convenient and mess-free pump bottle, and how they are all fragrance-free, which makes them prefect for sensitive skin. 

Disclaimer: One or more products were sent to me for consideration to review. I am not affiliated with this company and the fact that the products were free absolutely does not influence my opinion.

eos Lip Balm Smooth Sphere

As always, I am super late to jump on the bandwagon, and I did struggle to resist the temptation of adding a 38746628902589784672890th lipbalm to my already overflowing collection, but EdenFantasys made me do it. They always have some kind of hard to resist promotions such as 15% off any order with this code, 25% orders over $80 with another code, etc., and I happened to have a gap of around $8 in one of my previous order to be able to benefit of a promotion, so eos Lip Balm in Strawberry Sorbet somehow made its way into my cart.

I had see enough pictures of this cutie on the blogosphere to be quite familiar with it, but I could not help falling in love with its adorable and unique packaging when I rushed to get it out of the box. I was surprised by how smooth and sturdy the little egg felt - it is actually made of thick plastic that reminds me of rubber. It does not feel cheap at all, like I expected! Cuteness aside, let's be realistic here though - I can imagine this packaging being impractical in the long run since it won't fit easily into pockets, it does take some room in  my handbag, and that kind of plastic gets dirty really easily.

When I unscrew the cap, I was blown away by an amazing fruity fragrance, when I was expecting it to smell chemical - what I did not know is that this lip balm contained actual blueberry, strawberry and peach fruit extracts! The smell is not overpowering though, but it is very pleasant, and I am always looking forward to using it again just to get another sniff of it. Never one to resist sweet and fruity fragrances, of course I had to get Strawberry Sorbet, and you know what? I even tasted it and yes, it is absolutely delicious!

The smooth sphere of the lip balm coats my lips perfectly in a single swipe, but I can't help wondering what the application will be like once the top starts to flatten?eos Lip Balm is not waxy like Burt's Bees Beeswax Lipbalm, but I can't say it is exactly creamy either - let's just say it is a nice mix of the two. The consistency is perfect and I can actually feel the product on my lips, which is great since I know they are being properly protected. I don't feel the need to constantly re-apply this lip balm, even though it sure does not last all day and it is probably not the most moisturizing lip balm I have tried, but it does work well.

eos Lip Balm Smooth Sphere is 95% organic, 100% natural, and paraben and petrolatum free. It is available in six flavors at EdenFantasys for $7.99 - let's just hope they will carry the new Pomegranate Raspberry version soon!

Thermal-Aid 100% Natural Heating and Cooling Pack

Thermal-Aid is a revolutionary, 100% natural therapeutic heating/cooling treatment pack specifically designed for the medical field, to reduce swelling and relieve pain. Thermad-Aid's researchers worked closely with milling engineers from the largest agribusiness companies in the world to create a line of products, using a unique process, which allows a specialized corn to hold temperatures for long periods of time.

Thermal-Aid has been tested on patients and animals - yes, Thermal-Aid also offers heating and cooling packs for pets! - with many different pain ailments including arthritis, fibromyalgia, broken bones, multiple sclerosis, migraines, back pain, and various muscle aches. The results have been incredible, sparking major interest among healthcare professionals and veterinarians across the country. As its long list of healing attributes continues to grow, 100% natural Thermal-Aid truly is "Nature’s therapeutic source"!

Yellow Bear 'Honey'

I have been very kindly offered to test and feature a Thermal-Aid heating and cooling pack on Gaby's Beauty Blog and of course, I had to choose one of their soft and cuddly bear, aimed at kids ages 3+ - hey, if they work just as well, why not opt for the cutest option?

Thermal-Aid is ideal to help arthritis, back pain, muscle soreness, menstrual cramps, neck pain, carpal tunnel, headaches and migraines, sprains/strains, sunburn, fever, stomach aches and flu symptoms, bug bites, lactation, babies with colic (under adult supervision), multiple sclerosis and growing pains. It can be heated in the microwave for approximately 45 to 60 seconds and cooled in the freezer for about five hours. I have tried Honey both heated and cooled and I have found my experience very relaxing and soothing, especially after a long day at work.

Peach has a new friend!

The bears are available in five colors and retail for $19.95 on the Thermal-Aid website, but Thermal-Aid also offers a wide variety of heating and cooling packs for adults, kids and pets.

Disclaimer: One or more products were sent to me for consideration to review. I am not affiliated with this company and the fact that the products were free absolutely does not influence my opinion.