Skin care by Naturally Plus

My phone has been buzzing non-stop since our WhatsApp group started sharing news and updates about IZUMIO or Super Lutein and now...we are informed that Naturally Plus also has a range of premium skincare products!

AURAGE Cleansing Plus

"Cleansing Plus" Removes make-up and impurities for a clear skin, leaving your skin moisturized and smooth.

"Cleansing Plus", with its gentle cleansing power, is made from a blend of natural skincare oils used in spas for their treatment effect.

The smooth oil dissolves make-up and impurities that are lodged in the skin pores and removes them, leaving behind the moisture retaining ingredient for a hydrating and refreshing wash.

As it is easily emulsified with water, it makes for a speedy face cleansing.

Cleans without leaving your skin feeling taut at the end and delivers moisture for a smooth, radiant, and pure skin.

Main Ingredients

Lutein [Ingredient name: Xanthophyll (skin protecting ingredient)]

Found abundantly in green and yellow vegetables, lutein is a yellow pigment that is known as a natural light blocking ingredient. The lutein used in "Cleansing Plus" formulation is a Marigold flower extract that is manufactured by Kemin Industries, Inc. Having the same component as "S. LUTEIN", this exceptional lutein is also used as skincare ingredient. Softens the skin and protects it from external irritations.

Argan oil [Ingredient name: Argania spinosa kernel oil (skin softening ingredient)]

An extra virgin oil pressed from the seeds of argan trees that grow only in the arid southwestern region of Morocco. This precious oil, of which only 1 liter can be obtained per tree, is a beauty oil that is rich in linoleic acid and oleic acid. Smooths and moistens the skin and tones it by protecting it from dryness.

Jojoba oil [Ingredient name: Simmondsia chinensi (Jojoba) seed oil (moisture retaining ingredient)]

An oil in liquid wax form that is extracted from the seeds of jojoba trees. With a composition close to that of human sebum and hence a good skin affinity, it creates a soft protective membrane as it permeates through the epidermal layer leading to supple skin. Aside from its highly protective and moisture retaining effect, it also works to offset the sebum.

Olive squalene [Ingredient name: Squalane (moisture retaining ingredient)]

A valuable plant squalene that forms only approximately 5% of olive oil, with the characteristics of silky feel, excellent permeability※1 and moisture retaining property, and resistant to oxidation. Maintains hydration and moisture for smooth skin.

AURAGE Rich Formula 

"Rich Formula" is a well-balanced golden ratio formulation of cosmetic ingredients that awakens fresh feeling of vitality with an excellent moisture retaining capacity.

The thick, amber liquid smoothly enters straight into the skin ※1 and delivers rich moisture to every cell.

It leaves your skin feeling the same freshness after a toner application and the sense of bliss after a moisturiser application.

A smooth, firm, and supple skin leads to a glowing and radiant appearance.

Main Ingredients

Suizenji-nori seaweed extract [Ingredient: Aphanothece Polysaccharide (moisture retaining ingredient)]

A macromolecular polysaccharide extracted from Suizenji-nori Seaweed that grows in the subterranean water of the Mt. Aso range. Known to the world as SACRAN, which also means “Sacred”, it is able to hold moisture up to 6000 times its own weight.

Pomegranate fruit extract (ingredient for dewy skin)

The extract from pomegranate fruit, also known as the fruit of beauty. Aside from polyphenols such as ellagic acid and resveratrol, pomegranate also contains punicic acid, unique to it. Provides moisture for a glowing complexion.

Loquat leaf extract (astringent ingredient)

The extract of loquat leaf is recorded in ancient Chinese manuscripts for its role in promoting health. Containing amygdalin, this component has been gathering expectation as the result of modern studies. Softens and tightens the skin at the same time.

Vitamin C derivatives [Ingredient: Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate (toning ingredient)]

A type of vitamin C, which is known for its skin beautification effects, has been modified to be more stable and easier to absorb. Tones the skin for a healthy skin that appears moist and radiant.

Liftant Firming Serum
Liftant Firming Serum fuses the ancient natural wisdom of fermentation with modern beauty science. Giving skin firmess, elasticity and radiance, taking beauty to new heights.

Naturally Plus Malaysia - Summit Member

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Read about this young Summit member's success story:

"I started Naturally Plus (NP) as nothing but a name registered by my father. 

The first time I stepped into the NP office was merely as a son accompanying his father on a business errand. My first thoughts about NP was that I would never be a part of it, being a Multi-Level-Marketing company, something that was venom to my ears and a thorn to my side. Thus began my NP journey, ignorant and egoistic.

Over the journey, however, the belief I once held so firmly took a change and I couldn't be more thankful!

Fact is, NP is all about saving and improving quality of lives. To begin with, not only have I brought health and happiness to my significant other's family, I have also managed to help many friends and even strangers (that later too became friends) who are afflicted by various health problems. What becomes more meaningful is that these people in turn will be able to help those around them..."

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Lutein for Eye Health

When a lot of friends started blogging about it, I became curious about Super Lutein.

I discovered that Lutein is a phytonutrient (plant-based nutrient) that helps in protecting our eyes, boost immunity and supports healthy skin, tissues and blood.

No wonder my eyes were feeling poorly from all that reading and working on the computer.

 We have been eating broccoli, cucumbler, spinach and lettuce but at most TWO servings per day.

That's when I appreciate the fact that 3 soft gel capsules of Super Lutein, I get:
- FOUR servings of fruits and
- FIVE servings of vegetables from 6 colours of fruits and vegetables.

What happened after I started consuming the Super Lutein?

In the first week, I started on a 1 capsule x 3 times a day but didn't feel anything spectacular.

In the second week, I increased my dosage to 2 capsules x 3 times a day (6 capsules) and that was when I felt the positive effects after about 2 weeks.

First, I experienced a lot of gunk (dry crust and then, thicker mucus?) coming out of my eyes for a few days. 

After that, my eyes felt comfortable and moist, which I didn’t feel after using eye drops (prescription or over-the-counter ones). The best part is that I had:

• NO dry, red eyes after a bout of reading.
• NO dry, red eyes after sleeping in an air-conditioned room.

A month later, I was pleased to experience freedom from menstrual cramps and the expulsion of a lot of blood clots!

What is Super Lutein?

Super Lutein are soft gel capsules made of pure vegetable extracts our bodies, specifically our eyes, skin and blood, need to stay healthy.

Super Lutein has lutein, carotenoids, DHA, vitamin E and vitamins B.

Just by taking 3 soft gel capsules of Super Lutein, you get the pure liquid extracts of 4 servings of fruits, 5 servings of vegetables from 6 coloured varieties of fruits and vegetables.

• 6 most important carotenoids are: 

1. lutein - nutrient, which constitutes a macular region, the skin, eyes, found in spinach
2. lycopene - red pigment in tomatoes (strong antioxidant)
3. alpha-carotene - pro-vitamin A found in pumpkin
4. beta-carotene - carotenoids that adapts itself to water and oil
5. zeaxanthin - nutrient that constitutes the central parts, such as the macular region of eyes 
6. crocetin

5 essential nutrients (including DHA, vitamin E and vitamin B)

Lutein is a phytonutrient (plant-based nutrient) that helps in protecting our eyes, boost immunity and supports healthy skin, tissues and blood.

If you snip off a capsule of Super Lutein and spread out the extract on a damp tissue paper, you'll see the colors of the red, yellow, orange, green and purple liquid extracts fruits and vegetables we need to eat.

NO BINDERS. NO FILLERS. NO ADDED SUGAR. NO ARTIFICIAL COLORING.

A healthy diet and disease

Did you know that you need to eat A BASKET OF VEGETABLES on a daily basis in order to get the optimal amount of nutrients for your body?
 

"Fruit and vegetable intake: five a day may not be enough, scientists say":

• we should instead be aiming for seven a day, and mostly vegetables at that.
• Eating at least seven portions of fresh fruit and vegetables a day was linked to a 42% lower risk of death from all causes. It was also associated with a 25% lower risk of cancer and 31% lower risk of heart disease or stroke.
• Vegetables seemed to be significantly more protection against disease than eating fruit, they say.
• There was a surprise finding – people who ate canned or frozen fruit actually had a higher risk of heart disease, stroke and cancer.

 We need 7 servings of colorful vegetables & fruits daily

Yes, you need to eat A BASKET OF COLORFUL VEGETABLES for health:

• If you eat 1 portion of vegetables per day, you have 16% less chances of premature death
• If you eat 1 portion of salad (lettuce and other leafy greens), you have 13% less chances of premature death
• If you eat 1 portion of frozen/canned fruit, you have 17% more chances of premature death

Since our cells grow and die on a daily basis, it's important to keep up a balanced diet on a daily basis to ensure that our bodies get the optimal amount of nutrients to keep everything in balance. If you don't, then your body goes out of whack and you're susceptible to all sorts of diseases.

How can I get 7 servings of colorful vegetables & fruits daily?

If you're a busy Mom like me, you'll need dietary supplements. 

Specifically, you'll need supplements that can give you pure extracts of 4 servings of fruits, 5 servings of vegetables from 6 colored varieties of fruits and vegetables.

NO BINDERS. NO FILLERS. NO ADDED SUGAR. 

NO ARTIFICIAL COLORING.

Currently, I am taking a top quality supplement that provide:

- marigold extracts (containing lutein, zeaxanthin), tomato lycopene, carotene, gardenia (containing crocetin)

- refined fish oil for DHA, wheat germ oil, blackcurrant extracts, blueberry extracts, 

- vitamin E and vitamin B1, B2, B6, B12

With only 2-3 chewy soft gels per day, I feel more alert and energized, no menstrual cramps and I sleep better :) 

Hydrogen water for Muscle Fatigue

Do you know about Hydrogen water treatments?

"...hydrogen water is the next big thing in wellness in Japan. The Ministry of Health recently approved hydrogen-infused saline IVs to help people recovering from infections and other conditions, and bathing in hydrogen water is becoming a popular spa treatment for fighting wrinkles and skin damage."

 TIME Magazine by Alice ParkAugust 21, 2017

Check out the various diseases and illnesses that molecular Hydrogen (H2) has been found to help:

1. Inflammation, autoimmune diseases
2. Obesity
3. Haemodialysis, Nephritis
4. Cardiovascular diseases
5. Stroke
6. Radiation effects (chemotherapy, radiotherapy)
7. Neurodegenerative diseases
8. Cancer
9. Infections, sepsis
10. Metabolic diseases
11. Type-2 Diabetes
12. Skin disorders
13. Neuromuscular diseases
14. Ulcers

Neuromuscular diseases

Drinking hydrogen water enhances endurance and relieves psychometric fatigue (2019)

Toshio Mikami  ¹ , Kohei Tano  ² , Hosung Lee  ¹ , Hyowon Lee  ¹ , Jonghyuk Park  ¹ , Fumiaki Ohta  ³ , Tyler W LeBaron  ^{4   5} , Shigeo Ohta  ⁶

 Acute physical exercise increases reactive oxygen species in skeletal muscle, leading to tissue damage and fatigue. Molecular hydrogen (H₂) acts as a therapeutic antioxidant directly or indirectly by inducing antioxidative enzymes. Here, we examined the effects of drinking H₂ water (H₂-infused water) on psychometric fatigue and endurance capacity in a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled fashion. In Experiment 1, all participants drank only placebo water in the first cycle ergometer exercise session, and for comparison they drank either H₂ water or placebo water 30 min before exercise in the second examination. In these healthy non-trained participants (n = 99), psychometric fatigue judged by visual analogue scales was significantly decreased in the H₂ group after mild exercise. When each group was divided into 2 subgroups, the subgroup with higher visual analogue scale values was more sensitive to the effect of H₂. In Experiment 2, trained participants (n = 60) were subjected to moderate exercise by cycle ergometer in a similar way as in Experiment 1, but exercise was performed 10 min after drinking H₂ water. Endurance and fatigue were significantly improved in the H₂ group as judged by maximal oxygen consumption and Borg's scale, respectively. Taken together, drinking H₂ water just before exercise exhibited anti-fatigue and endurance effects.