My name is Amanda. I started this beauty blog with one goal in mind: fight aging.
In my late twenties, I found wrinkles under my eyes. At first, they were just some fine lines, but then they evolved in a much quicker and terrifying way. Before months were gone, they had become rutty wrinkles (If you want to know how I got those crow’s feet in the first place, you can read the longer version here. For a short version, read on)
I believed these wrinkles were just temporary. And as long as I was diligent in tending to them, they will “heal.” So I slathered more anti-wrinkle eye cream on the affected spots. I used eye masks with anti-aging ingredients daily. However the intensity of my effort, it didn’t pay off.
Added to this miserable situation were other aging signs such as dull skin, sagging muscle, and many more. I know make-up can hide them, but it isn’t a viable solution. For me, what make-up does is just to camouflage the problem (the symptoms), not solve it (the cause). I told myself I got to find a way to help myself, whatever it was.
The first thing that came to my mind was to buy more anti-aging eye creams. But almost instantly, I knew it would be a wrong decision. I had used anti-wrinkle eye creams in the past few years. If they didn’t work when the symptoms were minor, how could they provide any solution when the situation is much dire?
As a last resort, I turned to homemade skincare and started my experiment from the simplest ingredients: milk, honey, and potatoes. Frankly, I didn’t have much confidence in them, but amazingly, they work. Since then, I’ve never regretted using them.
About Me
I have no academic background on dermatology or naturopathy. What you read on this blog is my personal experience, research, as well as trial and error. Regardless of how you stumble upon this blog, I would be happy to share what I know, and don’t know with you.
If you are curious, I am based in Hong Kong, China. Feel free to drop me a line at amanda (at) agingbelle.com.
Hi Amanda,
thanks for commenting on my blog!! I’m so glad that you did because I wouldn’t have find my way to yours.
So sorry that the Dr. Hauschka eye cream was out of stock when you wanted to buy it…. I don’t know about the price in Asia (especially Hongkong) but it costs something over 20 EUR in the local shops. Of course you could save one or two bucks when purchasing it online but at the same time you also have to pay for shipping. Annemarie Börlind is another brand that I’m eager to try out but I’m a bit hesitant because of the price (lol!!) and the fact that they have their own certification called Eco Control which is in my opinion not as trustworthy as the BDIH, EcoCert or NaTrue….
Okay sorry I don’t mention to spam your page. =__=;;
I find out your site through Vivawoman. And there is something in your site that piques my interest, so I left my comment! For the Annemarie Boerlind brand, I bought it simply because the saleswoman recommended it to me. But as far as I can tell, it goes well on my skin. It’s more moisturizing than all the other eye creams I’ve ever used. But I would definitely like to try the Dr. Hauschka one if I get the chance!
Hi!
I randomly found your blog and saw your above post. I was quite a Dr. Hauschka fanatic for a while and know where to get them in Hong Kong. Let me know if you still need help findin it!
!!!!! to keeping wrinkle free!
Thanks, Sandra, but being an adventurous woman, I would very much like to try other brands
Hi Amanda
Have you tried Laser light therapy? It is more available now in the high streets (not to be confused with IPL).
I have had 2 treatments and it works wonders!
Hi, Kat
No, I’ve never tried laser light therapy. I prefer something more natural!
Hi Amanda
You sound very much like me. Can I follow you on FB or Twitter as subscribing to RSS newsfeed does not work.
Hi, Kat
Sorry, I don’t have FB or twitter at the moment