Charging less for Japanese dermatology

MANILA, Philippines - Japanese women are deemed the most beautiful creatures. For centuries, their beauty secrets have always been questioned and scrutinized, all in attempts to have skin that is flawless and porcelain-like such as theirs. But more than what is inherent in their race and lifestyle practices, they also use ingredients found only in Japan that help contribute to the well-being of their skin.

In a time when the world is dominated by technology and more revolutionary ingredients often called keys to the fountain of youth, the Japanese have stuck to their tried-and-tested elements.

Now, with the combination of modern technology and centuries-old beauty treatments, dating as far back to 737AD (one of their first spa treatments was the Japanese mineral hot springs for the restorative mineral properties), a Japanese-like complexion is easier to achieve than one would imagine.

Manila can now experience the best of western technology and eastern practices at The Mariko Skin & Body Centre from Tokyo, Japan. They believe in the pursuit of eternal beauty, but you don’t need to be Japanese to attain this, nor do you need a fat bank account. At Mariko, beauty doesn’t come with a hefty price tag.

Treatments are the following: MultiPolar RF Firm-Plus Facelift (P5,880 for five treatments for six months; P25,880 unlimited for seven months), Body Slimming (P15,880 for five treatments for six months); and Ultra-Cavitation (P4,880 per treatment or P35,000 for unlimited number of treatments for seven months).

Mariko Skin & Body Center is located at LPL Manor, L.P Leviste street, Salcedo Village (tel. 553-2397), Richbelt Terraces, Annapolis St., Greenhills, San Juan City (tel. 725-9406), Maysilo St., Mandaluyong Circle (tel. 477-5736), and Holiday Plaza, Arnaiz St. cor. F.B. Harrisson, Pasay City (tel. 552-1402).