Cyleina Organic's Papaya & Goat's Milk Soap

Cyleina Organic's Papaya & Goat's Milk Soap and Rice Bran Soap
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I've read positive reviews about Cyleina Organic soaps long ago, but I never had the incentive to check it out myself as I've already found satisfaction in my trusted Dermplus soap. Luckily, Cyleina Organic had a buy-1-take-1 sale at Watsons months ago. At PHP 65 for 2 soaps, it sounded like a good bargain. I therefore bought these 2 soaps and immediately tested what all the raves were really about.

Cyleina Organic Papaya & Goat's Milk Soap Packaging and the Actual Soap
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Cyleina Organic Papaya & Goat's Milk Soap Product Description and Ingredients

The product lists papaya extract as one of its ingredients. Papaya has papain extract that breaks down proteins in dead skin, making it good for exfoliation. Moreover, Papaya is said to contain nutrients that prevent skin from becoming dry and brittle. It opens and cleans pores, reducing chances of breakouts.Papaya is also know for its whitening properties as papain "counters, but does not stop, the production of melanin."

Another main ingredient of this soap is Goat's milk which has "natural proteins that can kill acne-causing bacteria without removing the essential oils." These essential oils protect the skin and prevent pore blockage.
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Cyleina Organic Rice Bran Soap Packaging and the Actual Soap
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Cyleina Organic Rice Bran Soap Product Description and Ingredients

Rice bran is believed to "contain over 100 known vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, including gamma oryzanol, which is believed to impact pigment development." Rich in phytosterols, rice bran reduces skin inflammation; its enzymes also exfoliates skin, reducing blemishes but retaining moisture. It also has Vitamin E that fights free radicals and skin aging.

On the other hand, cocoa butter that is found in both soaps, "promote elasticity in the skin and will aid in the healing of chapped skin if it is used regularly. Some users might consider it beneficial for reducing or preventing stretch marks, scars or other skin blemishes."
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I used these soaps alternately - one in the morning the other at night; sometimes, I used one soap for one day and the other for the next day. Nevertheless, I noticed that they easily dissolve in water so these 2 bars practically lasted for 1.5 months. I guess its because they are organic; therefore, I suggest cutting the soap in half.

Talk about organic, both soaps have strong scents. Surprisingly, the papaya soap smelled like caramel and not the usual papaya scent of most papaya soaps. The rice bran soap on the other hand, smelled like cocoa butter. Nevertheless, the scents don't stick to your skin; they can be easily washed away with water.

I used both soaps on my body only, letting each sit on my skin for 1 minute before rinsing. Most of the time, I used these with loofah since they don't make my skin squeaky clean and oil-free without the scrubbing (unlike my favorite soap). Sometimes, these soaps caused my skin to flake which proves that the soaps are really for exfoliation. They prevent body odor and blemishes most of the time, but as regards the papaya soap's whitening claim, I can't completely attest to it as I have not noticed any improvements to my skin after finishing both bars.

I haven't bought these 2 soaps ever since, and I was glad to switch back to my old soap, Dermplus Triple Action Whitening Soap. I felt that they were quite pricey for a 120 g soap that's quickly consumable. I also think Dermplus do better in cleaning, exfoliating and whitening my skin within the same period of time. Nevertheless, I don't mind trying out Cyleina Organics' other soaps. I have actually just bought its Tomato soap so read about it here soon!