Guest Post: An Unfortunately Named Product which Really Works

Bedak sejuk (in bowl), gamat water and Kelantan luhur

That favourite grandmother remedy, "Bedak Sejuk" (i.e. dried rice powder) is no stranger to most of us Malaysians. 


When the Gaudy Goddess told me the name of this particular traditional bedak sejuk, I burst into loud laughter. 


"You have got to be kidding me," I laughed.


"No no no. I am serious. Really. That's the name."

Read on to find out what it is.

I battled acne and oily skin throughout my late teens up to my twenties. Fortunately, I have outgrown this and enjoy better skin barring the occasional pimple. I guess that having oilier skin during "that time" of the month coupled with our humid weather is a recipe for this.

"Try this, it will make your skin look fresh," my friend urged.

I stared at the grey disc. It didn’t seem like much.