From GIGA's website:
This easy to use oil has seaweed extract for metabolic stimulation and nutrient rich algae to hydrate and detoxify. No shower needed! The active moisturizing base includes essential oils of lavender and peppermint, olive oil and virgin coconut oil. To provide excellent results, use with our seaweed soap. Use with a body wrap for super firming and slimming.
Slimming in a bottle? Sounds too good to be true? Well, before you slather this oil on your body thinking instant hello to a sexier new you...I think I need to make some few points clear.
- Putting the oil alone is not enough for the slimming effect. A religious, intensive massage is needed to "activate" the key ingredients in this oil. Google "anti-cellulite massage." That's the technique we're looking for.
- Slimming is not the same as losing weight. There's no drastic losing of weight in this oil. For that, diet and exercise are recommended.
- The "slimming" effect actually described is the firming of the skin for the illusion of a sexier bod. Misleading, I know.
Now that I made those points, on to the review. The massage oil has a pleasant smell that lingers for a while. The SA instructed me to use this oil after bath, before working out and before going to bed. To use, massage on the intended areas (for me I massage over the tummy, arms and thighs) for 5 minutes each in a circular motion. I like the sensation as the oil is absorbed by the skin. At first it feels slightly tingly and cool from the peppermint oil but after a while it feels warm. I do not know how to explain it, but I feel like I'm sweating which is a sign that it works since the firming effect is achieved through osmosis.
I've been using this massage oil for less than a month now and I could see slight visible results. But I only work out once a week, though. I should do it more often!
Seaweed Slimming Oil is available at all GIGA stalls in different malls across the metro. I got mine at V-mall Greenhills. It comes in two sizes, a 100mL pump bottle for P265 or 1L bottle for P1,800. I bought the 1L bottle. It is cheaper and I just bought a small spray bottle that I can refill anytime. I recommend other GIGA products too! My favorites are the No Pain balm, Flea Away Pet spary (for my dog) and their yummy selection of soaps. Try out their Shea Butter soap and Seaweed Slimming soap. They also have pure shea butter for sale but I still haven't tried it out. And what's more, this is a Filipino company. Support Pinoy company, not only is it cheaper, its competitive quality actually level that of other imported brands.
