Review - Valentia Organic Rosehip Oil #rosehipoil

I haven't used any rosehip oil before so when I received this product, I was not sure of what to expect. I thought it will be one of those oily beauty products I have seen in the market that I would use only once. I am glad I am wrong.  I liked the texture and consistency of this Valentia Organic Rosehip Oil with Vitamin C. It's different from the other brand I have used in the past which does not contain rosehip oil but also an oil based beauty and body care product.

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What I like:

It was fast-absorbing.
It didn't make my face looking oily or shiny.
I can also use it not just on my face but also on my body and I didn't have to wash it off, just wipe the excess and I didn't see any traces of the product.
It is lightweight.

As for the effect it has on my skin after using for almost 2 weeks, I can see lightening and my skin feels more supple. And my skin is not as dry as before.

© www.riablahgs.com / I have just applied the Valentia Organic Rosehip Oil on my rather wrinkly hand and you can see, it's not very oily.

What I don't like:

The applicator. The product is almost liquid in consistency so when I use the dropper applicator, it leaks on the tip of the applicator, just like a mini-faucet that is open. I know I should let the "vacuum-effect" take place when I pinch the applicator's head but it still would leak. And because it was oil-based too, I didn't like the faint "oil" smell. I think it's the natural smell of the rosehip and other ingredients combined but it's my preference.


My recommendation:

Effectivity wise, this will be a product I will highly recommend.


You can buy this product from Amazon.

Health Benefits of Pineapple

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To be honest, pineapple is the least fruit I want to eat because it can make my tongue very itchy and there's always no guarantee that what I'll buy from the supermarket is sweet. So, I always pass this up when I buy my fruits in the produce section.

Thinking of its health benefits, I must admit that I do have to consider having pineapple regularly as it packed in nutrients with very little calorie. It is also cholesterol-free and fat-free and is very rich in Vitamin C which helps in lowering your risk in heart disease, cancer, gout, cataracts and stroke.

Since it is packed with vitamins and nutrients, it is good in improving your immune system and strengthen your bones and connective tissues because of its manganese level which is a trace mineral that helps in building and strengthening bones and tissues.

Include pineapples in your snacks or meals daily for a more healthy and nutritious diet.

Health Benefits Of Eating Watermelon

Watermelon is not just a summer fruit that we all love to eat to hydrate and cool our bodies. It is a watery fruit that goes well during the hot summer months as it is great in fighting dehydration. However, it is not only known to prevent dehydration.

Watermelon also boasts the following benefits to your health. So, include watermelon in your fruit staple and enjoy its nutritional and quench-busting benefits.

High in antioxidants like Vitamin A and C which protects the body from diseases

Rich in Vitamin B which is good for energy production

Helps produce citrulline, an amino acid that our bodies use to produce another kind of amino acid called argine. Argine helps remove ammonia from the body

It is a fat-free fruit

Helps lower blood pressure

A natural diuretic for kidney patients

Ester C - Vitamin C Supplement

My recent trip to NYC introduced me to a Vitamin C supplement brand which I have never heard nor tried in the past.  I got sick while vacationing there and was coughing, sneezing and having terrible migraine attacks. My immune system was so low that time so my cousin gave me Ester-C.

I got a bit curious because it's just a normal Vitamin C which I also take back home but not the same brand as the one she had given me. Ester-C is not the typical Vitamin C. It is a calcium ascorbate which is a unique form of Vitamin C. It is different from other generic Vitamin C supplements because it is made using a water-based manufacturing process that gives a pH neutral product that has naturally occurring Vit. C metabolites. Then the metabolites activate the Vitamin C molecules present, allowing the body to absorb them in the cells. This is vital to enhance immune system.

So, I took the 500 mg. tablet. What really surprised me was, I was expecting the weird side-effect afterwards in my stomach. Surprisingly, this supplement is quite gentle. I am already acidic so the last thing I need is to aggravate my acidity.

My only concern now is if the UAE sells this kind of brand here. I am not sure if I can order from the US and have it shipped here because of drugs/supplements importation law. I hope I bought the supplement there. I will check the local pharmacies here and see if they carry the brand. I hope they do because I will ditch my other Vitamin C supplements. I need something that will not irritate my stomach and will act fast in terms of improving my immune system and heart health.

Nutritious Nectarines

Green apples and nectarines

I haven't eaten nectarines in my life until yesterday. It was the first time I bought the peach-apricot looking kind of fruit. I am so amazed by the juiciness and delicious flesh of the fruit. I think this will become a part of our daily breakfast meal because it is loaded with vitamins and nutrients.

Here are the health benefits of nectarines:

Low in calories
Cholesterol free
Contains Vitamin C which helps build healthy immune system
A good source of antioxidants which helps protect the body from free radicals
Loaded with Vitamin A, beta carotene and potassium
Contains fibre which aids the healthy movement of bowels and better digestive track

So, if you haven't eaten nectarines yet,  now is the right time to include it in your staple.

Eat Apricots For Good Health

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Apricot is a succulent fruit loaded with vitamins and nutrients. You can eat it raw, dried or canned but studies show that eating dried apricots can yield more health benefits.

This fruit is rich in beta-carotene. It is also rich in potassium, iron, calcium and Vitamin C and is a good natural source of fibre. Here are some health benefits of eating apricots:

• Helps ease constipation because it can act as a mild laxative due to its cellulose and pectin content.
• Helps indigestion because it produces alkaline reaction on the body system. You can take one apricot before meal to aid digestion.
• The juice can help your body to cool down during fever.
• It helps treat skin diseases like scabies, sunburn, rashes, eczema, psoriasis and dermatitis.
• Helps in anemia because it is rich in iron.

Grapefruit and It's Health Benefits

Grapefruit is one of the super fruits loaded with nutritional value that will leave you with plenty of health benefits. It is high in fibre, rich in vitamins and nutrients and is one of the best fruits to eat when trying to lose weight because of its low calorie content.

It is a tangy fruit with a pink to ruby colored flesh. It looks like a big orange but slightly pale rind color. It is available all year round so you don't have to worry about not getting it on any other season.

Eating this fruit will be beneficial to your health as it packs a variety of vitamins and nutrients needed by the body. Here are list of healthy benefits when eating this super fruit:

Rich in Vitamin C - Since it is from the citrus family, it is rich in Vitamin C which helps boost the immune system.

High in Potassium - This is very beneficial to people suffering from hypertension. Potassium is an important nutrient in the body which helps lower blood pressure and improves one's well being.

Lycopene - This is a great antioxidant component which helps fight free radicals in the body. Grapefruit is rich in Lycopene that is why it has that reddish flesh color. Some studies also show that Lycopene can ward the risk of cancer.

Calcium - This is fruit is also a good source of calcium. Calcium helps make bones and teeth healthy. It is also beneficial for people with hypertension because calcium helps in the protection of the heart by regulating the blood pressure.

Pectin fibre - The grapefruit is rich in soluble fibre which helps lower the bad cholesterol. Pectin fibre also help slow down the development of atherosclerosis which is a condition where the arteries are thickened due to the fatty deposits.

Health Nut - No Aching Joints

I have reached that age (or must I say, I have reached the pinnacle of my weight dilemma!) where my joints are starting to ache a wee bit specially when it is cold or when I am on a stationary position for so long.

Back when I was slim, trim and very healthy, I did not feel any of these aching symptoms nora slight sensation. I noticed when I started piling the pounds, my joints started to ache and sometimes they ache so bad.

I went to the doctor to have my blood chem checked and it still registers as normal. However, the doc advised me to lose pounds because my weight is putting a burden on my joints. OK, simply put - I am fat!

Here is a juice which can give your joints certain comfort - Orange Juice. Yes, that OJ thing can give you the beta-cryptoxanthin which aids in reducing the risk of polyarthritis. Not only that, it is loaded with Vitamin C which is another important nutrient needed to have healthy joints.

So, get your juicers out and squeeze those oranges dry.

Cough it out

I woke up with a terrible migraine and a parched throat. What's worse, I am coughing a bit again when few months ago, I was just recuperating from pneumonia. Oh please, not again!

I instantly gargled with an antiseptic mouthwash and drank cough syrup for my itchy throat. I cannot afford to fall ill again as I am still in the process of building my immunity from my half-a-year bout with various illnesses. My body is just too tired and weak to battle another relapse.

I need my mega-dose of Vitamin-C right now and it'll be close by for my reach! Could this be due to the changing weather? Oh boy, here's another bumpy ride on my health...

Slim Trim Vitamin

Getting fed up with those flabs? I am! I'd lose weight and then gain it back and then lose it again. I just want to finally lose it all for good but how?

Well, there's a way to slim down by taking this vitamin - Vitamin C! According to research, our bodies need enough Vitamin C to burn fat and burning fat is the "numero uno" key in losing those unwanted fats!

To keep those unwanted pounds to crawl right back, help yourself with a Vitamin-C rich meals throughout the day by having grapefruit, orange juice or fill your dinner plate with C-rich veggies like bell peppers, broccoli and brussels sprout.