Today I got myself a facial treatment at one of Dr. Murad's beauty facial salon in Da:Men mall in USJ, Subang Jaya.

It was not easy to get a reservation as it is fully booked, however, I manage to get a slot just in time before Christmas.

I wanted to try the Vitamin-C facial treatment, but after doing a quick skin test, I actually require a soothing and hydration treatment for my skin instead. This was also because the beauty consultant, Elly, was really good at explaining to me about my skin condition and which treatment that will be best suited and recommended for my skin type.

To be honest, I was really happy with my skin result and I know it's going to get way better because I did a test in August and I remembered the facial salon then, told me I had lots of wrinkle and fine lines all over my face, my pores on my nose was alarming and I had alot of oils stuck in my pores which causes frequent breakouts and scars. The only product I bought after that was one specific product that I am using once in awhile to remove makeup or to just cleanse my face when I'm not too lazy which I'll share later.

Fine Lines (90% improvement from the last time I scanned in August at another facial saloon)

So this was my skin result test at Murad, and I left with only very few fine lines but if compared to August back then, it was a huge 90% improvement! I told Elly, that my skin used to be worst than this! It was also because I recovered from Shingles earlier this year. So I knew my skin health is deteriorating and I had to do something about it!

Pores, much much smaller especially at my nose area, there was lots of big huge pores at my nose area and near the nose too back in August 2018, but now it has improved so so much!

My skin was still dry at some parts and oily at some parts, I admit I skip alot on masking my face frequently as I should (as advised before this).

The inflammation area, sensitive area is not so prominent anymore! Means great improvement for me and in fact, nothing major to highlight because it's not too serious. My skin health definitely improved!

It was about an hour or so for the facial treatment and it was quite pleasant too! Although, it was kind of painful at some parts especially when Elly attempted to remove the head from my acne. But I like it because it did not swell or scar badly after the treatment, in fact my face felt smooth afterwards.

I must also note that during the facial treatment, there was a steam heat air that is directed at your face to help open the pores and feels really relaxing on your skin. It's like having a facial sauna.

It was a good facial treatment to have! Especially if you need to get those stubborn heads off those stubborn acne.

And after the treatment, you also have a choice to purchase a set of the products back home to use daily. The only thing different is there isn't anyone that can do it for you at home.

This combination is perfect for my skin type for "Day Use"

This combination is perfect for my skin type for "Night Use"

So if you're really looking for a good facial salon to do a deep thorough cleansing of your face once then you should check Murad out.

Am sure many of you may be aware of HFMD by now. Incase you don't know about it, can WiKi it up here.

It started with a slight fever and then some red spots on his tummy first and more prominent on the face, arms, legs and thighs. It was only after seeing 3 pediatrician in 3 days while the spots turned into small liquid-like spots, he was diagnosed with suspected HFMD at 2 MONTHS OLD! Because he had tiny ulcers in his mouth after the fever and spots were almost all out.

Then only towards the end (lasted 5 days), the spots dried up on his face, leg and thighs. I even found out from his paed that the HFMD has about 6 strains? So there's no vaccine nor any medication for it and if you have contracted it once, it does not make you immune to HFMD strains entirely. Because it has 6 or maybe more now... So you may have contracted strain A but there's still B, C, D and so on out there!

Most importantly, if you doctor never share this with you, let me share with you; Before, during and after HFMD, you must sanitize and clean all the surfaces and areas where the body fluid may come in contact with! Because this nasty virus lasts for up to 30 days even AFTER recovery! That was how my son contracted it, on the changing station (I cleaned it thoroughly and sprayed and wipe and place an extra layer over the station before putting my baby on it to change his nappy) but I forgot to sanitize my hands that could have touched the sides of the station that may have the HFMD lingering from previous baby/parent.

Thankfully it was mild for my child. And it didn't bothered his appetite. After 5 days, I contracted it from him because I fully look after him and fully breastfed (direct latch). SO I caught this nasty bug for 7 days straight! It was HORRIBLE! Imagine getting a numb feet and x10 that emotion plus having stepping on a bed full of sharp pointy needles. That's how it literally feel like on my palms and feet! I had to wear a fluffy sleeper at home because I could not touch and smooth solid surface, it was horrible! It was constant needles poking through your skin!

I used a cold Aloe Vera cream to soothe it but it never last. What really helped for HFMD was the Menang 8 Raja Kayu Red Power Cream and the Raja Kayu Gem Aura Spray/Red Power Spray. It's made out of Raja Kayu, plant-based ingredients and it's made in Malaysia.

I'm a big fan of this brand and product because it's really too good and naturally plant-based! For HFMD, it helps to soothe the itch and the pain. Helps dry the spots up super quick and leave no scar behind!!

Review from one of our friend & valued customer :

Just recently this month we had blooming orders of 40 over creams to one kindergarten because of the kids that were infected by it and some were not but just for standby. And it's because of the effectiveness of it.

I usually advise my customers to put the RK cream and RK spray in the fridge and use it chill for those HFMD or even Chicken Pox spots. In normal temperature it works for other stuffs where I will share the full details soon on the RK Cream. As for the Spray you can read about it here.

Where to Buy them?
You can order them on my Shopee account or you can also contact any of our mumtrepreneurs on Facebook (by area for COD/Self Collect) who are authorized agents for Menang 8 Raja Kayu :

Subang Jaya : 
Christina Fam (Facebook)

USJ/Puchong/PutraHeights :
Sebrinah Yeo (This is Me lah.... Facebook)

Cheras : 
Joey Lee (Facebook)

Ampang :
Jurina Lee Abdullah (Facebook)

Johor : 
Iskandar Puteri/Nusajaya - Serena Ganesh (Facebook)

Penang : 
Bayan Baru & Greenlane - Ivy Quah (Facebook)
Georgetown - Hui Ling (Facebook)

Disclaimer : The cream is not meant to heal or replace your doctor's advise or any medical advise. It only helps to assist in soothing the condition as an alternative remedy. So it's subjective to individuals as well, because our skin is different. This is based on my personal experience and also sharing from my friends as well.