Twinkle Diary

To date, 56 people have been confirmed to be affected by Zika in Singapore.Zika is a virus spread mostly by the bite of an infected Aedes species mosquito. These mosquitoes are aggressive daytime biters. They can also bite at night.It is very dangerous for a pregnant woman to get infected by the virus as it can be passed from a pregnant woman to her fetus. It can trigger paralysis (Guillain-Barré Syndrome) and cause subsequent birth defects.It spreads by animals, insect bites & stings OR having unprotected vaginal, oral or anal sex.People with Zika can have symptoms that include mild fever..

Grapeseed oil is is just what the name suggests – it is the oil extracted from the seeds of grapes. Due to their nutritional and medicinal properties, grape seeds have been used in many home remedies for centuries.  The extraction process for these oils is complex so we wouldn’t go on about it, but we will share with you the numerous health and beauty benefits that it has for you and your baby’s skin.GOOD FOR REDUCING WRINKLES AND STRETCH MARKSGrapeseed oil is mildly astringent (contraction of skin cells) in nature and helps to tighten skin. Studies have shown that the antioxidant activit..

Cajeput oil, also known as whitewood oil, comes from Melaleuca leucadendra (Cajeput tree) and Melaleuca quinquenervia (paperbark tree). They are tropical trees found mostly in Sulawesi, Indonesia and in certain parts of Australia. Fresh leaves and twigs from both plants go through steam distillation, producing the final product – Cajeput oil.Here’s what you need to know about Cajeput oil, and how it benefits babies and adults.What are its benefits?Insecticide / vermifugeDecongestant / expectorant (reliefs congestion in throat and nose)Reduces stomach winds for babiesReduces itch, rashes and in..

There are no secrets about the benefits essential oils have on your health and wellness. Extracted through careful steam distillation and cold pressing, essential oils are extremely concentrated natural constituents derived from plants. Since they have no side effects, essential oils, unlike modern prescriptions, can bring many benefits to one’s overall wellbeing through natural healing.HOW TO USE ESSENTIAL OILS ON YOUR BABYThe only kind of essential oils you’d want to use on your little one should be of pure therapeutic grade. Other essential oils can have undesirable ingredients like chemica..

Lee Young Ae, “Small Amount of Good Stuff” Lee Young Ae recently appeared on SBS ‘Good Morning’ and revealed her skincare secret. She said, “Too many skin products can do more harm than good. I use camellia oil and one moisturizing cream only. I don’t even use eye cream.”Made of camellia fruit extract, the camellia oil that Lee Young Ae recommended from the show has an excellent effect to strengthen nails and hair so it is widely used as an ingredient of shampoo and moisturizer. It contains oleic acid that moisturizes and relaxes skin, as well as Gamma Linolenic acid which is very effective on..

Looking for an all-in-one skincare fix? Look no further… Say hello to Camellia Oil!This miracle oil is the ancient secret of Japanese geishas and their flawless skin. White camellia nut oil, used for centuries in Asia, is an all-in-one serum that can be used on the face, body, and hair. When used on the skin it moisturises, conditions, nourishes and softens, giving the skin an unmatched glow and texture. Its exceptionally high levels of oleic acid content make it the perfect moisturiser, as well as supporter of collagen production for various benefits, like helping to eliminate ..