Don't dampen your look: Rainy season beauty, wellness essentials
MANILA, Philippines — May it be in life or in career, you want to conquer the world or to stay at the top of your game, but there's a problem — it's hard to look your best given the unpredictable weather during the rainy season.
Arm yourself with the right weapons! Here are some options that can keep you healthy and beautiful inside-out during these challenging times:
Vitamin C with marine collagen
On its 77th year of bringing quality, family-friendly health and wellness products to Filipinos, Pascual Laboratories, Inc. (PascualLab) continues to spread #PascualLove, reaffirming its commitment to pursue its vision of "strong, healthy families."
Since it was founded in 1946 to help address the health needs of Filipinos during the post-war era, PascualLab has been constantly at the forefront of providing quality health innovations through its products. Among its purposeful innovations are Vitex negundo L. Lagundi Leaf (Ascof Lagundi)*, the first and the No. 1 Lagundi cough remedy in the market², and WellGreens, a line of premium organic supplements that go through a 13-step quality assurance process and that are certified pure organic by the EU and USDA, certified for Good Agricultural Practices by the Department of Agriculture, and Halal by the Islamic Da’wah Council of the Philippines.
Beyond purposeful innovations, quality and care have always been at the heart of the company, creating health products that suit various health and lifestyle needs such as top adult Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) brand Poten-Cee Vitamin C, which Poten-Cee offers variants from adult to pedia as well as specific variants to suit people with sensitive stomachs, busy lifestyles, and those watching their blood sugar. One of Poten-Cee's newer variants include Poten-Cee Zn Advance (Ascorbic acid + Zinc + Cholecalciferol) that has the ideal combination of Vitamin C, Zinc, and Vitamin D, to help boost immunity.
This year, the company is introducing Poten-Cee + Collagen’s (Poten-Cee + C’s) newest variant, Marine Collagen, which has Sodium Ascorbate (Vitamin C in non-acidic format) and Hydrolyzed Marine Collagen sourced from fish. Vitamin C is essential for collagen production, while Hydrolyzed Marine Collagen helps reduce wrinkles and improve skin hydration and firmness.
Along the lines of oral health, the company is also one of the pioneers in introducing a mouthrinse with Stabilized Chlorine Dioxide, OraCare Mouth Rinse, which helps keep the mouth healthy, along with brushing and flossing, with regular use. Now, OraCare Mouth rinse’s no sting formulation makes gargling easier, more affordable and available to family members with its’ ”Buy More, Save More”, Buy 1 Take 1 promo." From purposeful innovations to quality products that support people with various lifestyle needs, the company aims to continue to spread love by making being healthy easier and more natural for Filipinos.
Invest in a good mattress because 'tulog is life'
Uratex, a leading foam company in the Philippines, joins the world in celebrating all things sleep and explaining why "Tulog is Life" during this year’s World Sleep Day (WSD) last March 17, which hopes to reinforce the value of having a good night’s sleep for every person.
According to Milieu Insight and Intellect’s research on sleeping, many Filipino adults who are currently employed admitted to experiencing poor quality of life due to a variety of stressors. This has resulted in most of them having difficulty finding good sleep. The National Nutrition Council in the Philippines added that deficiency in sleep is linked to many health problems relating to brain functions and even depression. With this, a complete sleep of 7 to 8 hours, in a regular schedule each night, is necessary to boost our immune system.
To provide a sleep solution to every sleep problem, Uratex is committed to creating products that aim to give every Filipino family the finest possible sleep experience. The company has spent more than five decades developing and innovating sleeping essentials to meet everyone's needs, making it a sleeping companion that’s trusted by every Filipino.
“A complete sleep can truly make a difference to a person in terms of one’s health and mood for the day. To aid us in getting a good night's sleep, one of the things we need to consider is having the right sleeping aids (mattress, pillows)...” added Kurt Cheng, Brand Marketing Executive and Sleep Expert of Uratex Philippines.
For this year’s World Sleep Day celebration, the World Sleep Society’s 2023 theme is "Sleep is essential for health," as sleep directly impacts multiple dimensions of health including fitness, nutrition, cardiovascular health, mental health and many more.
Breeze through your day with long-lasting aromatherapy
Let's face it, nothing beats the fragrant scent of freshly laundered clothes. It's even better when the scent lingers after washing. And who doesn't love wearing stain-free clothes? Especially today, when looking our best is important.
This is a season for all fun activities, but homemakers want to ensure that their family's clothes remain clean despite all sweat and dirt the comes with it. Whether it's building sandcastles at the beach, hiking through the mountains, kids playing at the park, or baking sweets at home, Breeze has got you covered. Formulated with EcoClean Technology, it can easily remove tough stains such as chocolate, mud, ketchup, juice, and ink in just one wash.
Breeze also has a Rose Gold Perfume that provides a long-lasting fragrance, leaving your clothes smelling fresh and clean after washing. Say goodbye to tough stains and hello to long-lasting fragrance with Rose Gold Perfume, available on Unilever Home Care's Shopee and Lazada pages.
How to enjoy the outdoors sans skin irritation
Whether summer or rainy, it is essential to take care of your sensitive skin all the time to avoid dryness and skin damage. For individuals with sensitive skin, the struggle of avoiding the sun or putting strict limits on your time outdoors is all too familiar. While others enjoy the sun's warmth, those with sensitive skin must take extra precautions to safeguard themselves from potential harm.
The intense heat, powerful ultraviolet rays, and increased humidity of summer can wreak havoc on delicate skin, resulting in discomfort, redness, irritation, and even sunburn. Aveeno understands sensitive skin and has created products specifically designed to address this.
“Sensitive skin deserves gentle care, especially during the scorching summer months... (The brand's) triple oat complex is clinically proven to soothe your skin, allowing you to embrace the joys of summer with confidence. We're proud to be the trusted choice for individuals seeking skincare that truly cares..." said Ira Santos, senior brand manager, skin health franchise, Kenvue Philippines.
The brand's dermatologist-tested formulas use natural ingredients like oat extract that provide soothing and moisturizing benefits, leaving your skin feeling refreshed and revitalized.
Here are some tips and tricks to keep your skin happy and healthy all season long:
- Stay hydrated: Drinking plenty of water is essential for keeping your skin moisturized and healthy. Carry a water bottle with you and drink at least eight glasses of water a day.
- Keep skin clean: Keeping your skin clean is also crucial for preventing irritation and breakouts. Sweat, dirt, and oil can accumulate on your skin during the summer, so make sure to wash your face and body twice a day with a gentle cleanser. If you have sensitive skin, look for products that are fragrance-free and hypoallergenic just like the Aveeno Skin Relief Body Wash. With its soothing triple oat formula, this unscented body wash gently cleanses and moisturizes skin. It helps soothe dry, itchy skin, and strengthens the skin barrier for softer, smoother and healthier-looking skin.
- Moisturize to protect your skin: Keeping your skin hydrated and nourished is crucial, especially during the hot months when the sun and heat can take a toll on your skin. To avoid flare-ups of skin dryness during the summer season, apply a gentle moisturizing lotion such as the brand's Skin Relief Lotion to your body at least once a day, and more often if needed. This dermatologically tested moisturizing lotion can relieve itchy skin in as fast as 60 seconds. The lotion is enriched with Triple Oat Complex, which provides multiple benefits for dry and itchy skin. Oat ingredients are known to help maintain the balance of the skin’s natural microbiome and have been recommended for years to help manage sensitive skin. The oats in the formula work to soothe and hydrate the skin, ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable vacation.
- Wear light and comfortable clothing: The last thing you want is clothing that is uncomfortable and will cause skin irritants due to the heat. The strategy to keep cool and comfortable while remaining stylish is to wear linen. The material is a lightweight and breathable fabric, making it a great choice for those with sensitive skin. The fabric is absorbent, but it doesn't mean your clothes will be covered in damp sweat stains.
Cool down without damaging your sensitive skin
No one can deny that washing up when the heat gets too unbearable is one of the best ways to refresh yourself. It’s like the water carries all your worries and exhaustion down the drain, which is why many tend to wash more frequently when summer comes. You take a quick walk under the sun to grab a cup of coffee. The next thing you do when you get back to the office? Wash your face and hands. You make your way to the gym, and immediately when you step in, you first think about running to the bathroom to splash on water and lather some soap to feel better before training. You go back to your condo–taking a longer-than-usual route to ensure you meet your step count for the day, and what do you do next? Take a shower.
While frequent washing isn’t necessarily bad (aside from helping you freshen yourself, it also ensures you stay clean), it can lead to excessive skin drying, irritation, and even damage to the skin barrier. Healthy skin is critical for maintaining overall health and well-being. The skin acts as a protective barrier, preventing harmful bacteria and other external factors from entering our bodies. To protect it, you need to make sure that it’s not only clean but that its integrity remains intact. And while germicidal soaps ensure cleanliness, it does very little to ensure that the skin’s structure is maintained.
Enter the leading dermatologist-recommended brand Cetaphil. The globally renowned name for sensitive skincare recently released a new product called Ultra Protect Antimicrobial cleansing bar to address this unmet need. It is a gentle antimicrobial cleanser that uses advanced technology to ensure skin hydration–allowing you to wash up as much as you want without damaging your skin. It cleanses and protects the skin with 99.9% germ protection and keeps you intensely moisturized, making it an ideal choice for outdoor activities. Its 3D Derma-Mimic Technology and ingredients of Glycerin, Vitamin B5 & B3 are proven to effectively wash away bacteria while respecting the skin’s moisture barrier. The bar is now available at all leading drugstores, groceries, and online via their official Shopee and Lazada stores.
Alta whitening system's organic composition
The Alta Skin Care System celebrated its second anniversary at the Isla Ballroom of the Edsa Shangri-La Hotel. Simply dubbed "Livin' La Vida Alta," the event celebrated the successful entry of the brand into the mainstream skin care market since its inception.
It's mother company, the Sarangheyo Wellness Clinic, which opened in September 2020, has always pointed out that all their products contain all-natural ingredients. "Do not apply unto your skin anything that you can't eat. Like food, skin care must, at all times, be safe and effective. Our fortitude was tested these past two years as we only offer high-quality, clinically-tested products.
"Our DermaWhite essence is a formulation from three white flowers from France. These are the Carica papaya, Psidium guava, and Saxifraga sarmentosa. And together with niacinamide, a compound from the Vit. B complex, the essence is now a keratin builder. As such, it is three times better than kojic acid and clinically-proven to prevent 90 per cent of skin darkening," shared company CEO Amir Bergado.
Aside from its DermaWhite serum series, Alta also markets vials of hyaluronic acid, day creams, night creams, rejuvenating toners, beauty soap, as well as collagen drink (Bloom) and healthy drinks (Lite), including a non-acidic coffee blend.
Gracing the mid-afternoon soiree were Miss Teen Universe 2022 Maria Socorro Aspe, Miss Teen Model International 2022 Princess Jasmine Estanislao, Miss Teen Earth 2022 Meredith Andaya, and Miss Teen World 2022 Ancient Trinity Tabora. The reigning teen queens will be competing in their respective international pageants in Puerto Rico, Peru, India, and Vietnam. For more information on the whole Alta skin care system, simply visit www.altaworld.ph.
Take it from Closeup couples
When you see a couple being cute online, sometimes you can’t help but wonder if you and your partner can be just as close. You don’t have to keep wondering because when it comes to showing magnetic attraction, Closeup continues to push the boundaries of what love can do.
This year, the iconic toothpaste brand pulled out all the stops and brought together five powerhouse couples to show just exactly how close couples can get when they have all day Ama-Zinc fresh breath.
Dubbed the "Closeup Couples," these pairs are sure to bring out the kilig in whatever they do — be it on social media or in real life. This roster includes today’s freshest love team Donny Pangilinan and Belle Mariano, a.k.a. DonBelle; celebrity love team Mavy Legaspi and Kyline Alcantara; lifestyle lovebirds Miggy Cruz and Laureen Uy; content creators Jenny Yeo and Ryan Kevin Biol; and female pilot Chezka Carandang with Miss Universe 2023 candidate Clare Inso.
The film radiates the undeniable chemistry and closeness between each couple. With fresh breath from morning through the evening, the couples show how they get closer when doing fun activities such as watching movies, cooking together, travelling, going out on dates, gaming, and creating video content together.
The brand and couples also uploaded photos featuring each of the couples and what keeps them closer all day. Which is why closeup is also inviting the public to use their new filter on Instagram where you can hard-launch or just proudly showoff your partner while also finding out if the randomizer picks the correct activity that you do to get closer.
Popular personalities and their significant others have already begun to use the filter, including transwoman Jamie Casiño with partner Eric James; fashion couple Alvin Belmonte and JP Darrieta; and lifestyle content creator Joanne Marasigan with partner James Velasquez. Want to create your own version? Visit @closeupph on Instagram to try out the special filter and share how you and your partner get closer. Just like the couples, getting closer to your partner every day can be no hurdle especially when you have closeup with Antibacterial Zinc that blasts away up to 99.9% of bacteria for all day AMA-ZINC fresh breath (up to 12 hours with regular use).
Exclusive promos and free beauty loot
This June 2023, Paula’s Choice Philippines is celebrating their 28th Anniversary in the industry with a month filled with special promotions, free gifts and exclusive Anniversary Kits.
Since 1995, the brand aims to prioritize the best ingredients that are highly effective in addressing the skin care needs of all ages, skin types, and concerns. Non-irritating, fragrance-free, and cruelty-free, the brand always ensures that their formulas will take exceptional care of one’s skin. With their 28th Anniversary, you can get their best formulas in expertly curated kits going at great discounts along with their exclusive promotions.
Struggling with oily to combination skin? The Glowing Essentials Kit is carefully curated to help target oil secretion, clogged and enlarged pores. For those who want to boost their skin’s complexion, the Dewy Results Kit is here to dramatically unlock radiant, plump skin with clinically proven ingredients to give moisture-deprived skin a youthful-looking, revitalized dewy appearance. This trio is packed with AHA, Hyaluronic Acid, and Vitamin C to combat skin dryness while refining the appearance of fine lines and skin tone and is suitable for those with normal to dry skin.
Pore Refining Kit is for those looking to take on enlarged pores and rough bumps, as it harnesses the power of the first-ever 20% concentration of Niacinamide, Vitamin C, Hyaluronic Acid, and ceramides. This antioxidant-packed kit also helps with fine lines and wrinkles, boosting an overall brighter, younger-looking complexion.
For those looking to level up their anti-aging routine, Advance Radiance Kit brightens, smooths wrinkles and firms skin with Tranexamic Acid, 15% Vitamin C, Bakuchiol, and
Niacinamide. Address all of your dull skin woes while providing daily broad-spectrum sun protection, without the heavy feel. Finally, the All Stars Sampler Kit puts together four of their all-time bestsellers in travel sizes. It’s perfect for those who want to dip their toes into trying out the skincare brand.
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