Give your eyes a break with something ‘COOL’ from Rohto Eye Drops

Give your eyes a break with something ‘COOL’ from Rohto Eye Drops

Monday, December 11, 2023

Did you know that the number 1 eye care brand in the world, Rohto Eye Drops, is from Japan and has been formulating and producing eye drops for over a century? That’s how much the Japanese take their eye health seriously. And one of the things they swear by is getting those cooling eye drops from Rohto – which, good news for us, is now available in the Philippines!

Rohto Cool Eye Drops, the country's first and only cooling eye drops, deliver instant and effective moisturizing and cooling relief from minor eye discomforts like dryness and irritation.

A favorite among leading beauty and fashion insiders and celebrities, Rohto Cool Eye Drops are a must if you constantly experience dry or strained eyes from all that screen time, or if you need relief from redness or itchiness caused by smog, dust, wind, sun glare, and chlorinated water. This fun and unique Level 5 cooling sensation also gives the eyes a refreshing feeling, making it handy for waking sleepy eyes.

Rohto ensures their eye drops are safe and easy to use, as they’re formulated by Rohto Pharmaceutical Co., Japan which has 100 years of unwavering commitment to eye care. The eye drops help retain natural tears and moisture to prevent eye surface dryness, deliver oxygen and nutrients to the cornea, wash out dust and debris, and prevent bacteria and other germs from entering.

They’re also safe to use even if you’re wearing contact lenses and offer a moisturizing protective veil that makes removing the lenses easier even after a long day. Plus, Rohto’s eye drops feature an innovative free-angle nozzle, allowing effortless application from any angle, so it's convenient if you’re on the go!

Experience the cool difference today and get Rohto Cool Eye Drops or the gentle moisturizing option Rohto Aqua Eye Drops at a Watsons store near you or through Watsons Online Shop. Rohto Eye Drops are also available at the official Mentholatum stores on Lazada and Shopee.

Discover the refreshing world of Rohto eye drops and say bye to minor eye discomforts, follow Rohto on Facebook @rohtoph and Instagram @rohtoeyedropsph and visit their website at https://rohtoeyedrops.com.ph.

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Fight breakouts like your ults with Acnes’ Anti-Acne Spot Gel and more

Fight breakouts like your ults with Acnes’ Anti-Acne Spot Gel and more

Thursday, July 27, 2023

Take skincare cues from Rosé of Blackpink or Joy of Red Velvet!

Anyone that’s ever watched an Asian drama or music video knows the feeling: You try to keep your focus on the story or the music, but you just can’t help but notice how perfect your ult’s skin is! Is it just good genes? Or do they have access to skincare secrets we just don’t know about?

The answer isn’t a secret at all! Many Asian idols have shared that the key to clear skin is actually a clever spot gel and pimple patch combo. All you have to do is zero in on the zit and treat it with a spot gel or cover it up with a discreet pimple patch.

Asia’s leading acne care brand Acnes has its own solution to help you clear up and cheer up like an Asian star! Acnes’ Anti-Acne Spot Gel is packed with powerful ingredients like Cica extract, sulfur, salicylic acid (BHA), licorice extract, and vitamin E, with the gentle formula effectively controlling oil, unclogs pores, calms skin, and restoring your skin’s elasticity.

With its skin-friendly pH level, the lightweight gel lets you say bye-bye to irritation and lighten acne scars. Application is also super easy. Simply apply the gel 2-3 times a day to inflamed pimples without pus and watch them shrink in just 3 days! If you need further inspiration, look to Joy of K-pop girl group Red Velvet who focuses on treating any breakouts with a spot treatment.

There is also Acnes’ invisible Anti-Acne Pimple Patch that allows you to heal your breakouts with pus and active wound even while running errands or going out. The incredibly thin hydrocolloid patch functions as a sponge, efficiently absorbing pus and oil. It also acts as a protective shield, preventing the entry of bacteria and dirt. It’s also sweat-proof and breathable, perfect for wearing under makeup. No wonder Asian stars have been known to swear by this routine, with members of K-pop boy band Pentagon wearing acne stickers before performing. Even Blackpink’s Rosé swears by pimple patches and carries them everywhere she goes!

The Anti-Acne Spot Gel and the Anti-Acne Pimple Patch aren’t all Acnes has to offer. The Japanese brand invested heavily into extensive research on Asian skin to bring you products like Acnes Creamy Wash, a soap-free cleanser enriched with amino acids, specifically designed for sensitive, acne-prone skin. The Acnes Powder Lotion effectively balances sebum production, preventing clogged pores. There is also the Acnes Oil-Control Moisturizer which replenishes moisture and soothes the skin.

Like the Anti-Acne Spot Gel, all of Acnes’ products contain the key healing ingredients Centella asiatica, or Cica. Cica is known for its calming, wound-healing, and anti-aging properties, helping to soothe irritated skin, promote skin regeneration, and improve overall skin health.

With Acnes’ Anti-Acne Spot Gel and Anti-Acne Pimple Patch and other products taking care of your skin, you can now take breakouts in stride and get that clear, smooth idol skin you’ve always wanted!

Acnes is available at Watsons and Mercury Drug branches nationwide, and online at watsons.com.ph and at the official Mentholatum store on Lazada and Shopee. Acnes Anti-Acne Pimple Patch is exclusively available at Watsons.

Clear up and cheer up by making Acnes a part of your journey to acne-free skin today, follow @AcnesPH on Facebook and Instagram.

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Artistry Skin Nutrition delivers the ultimate skin protection with the new Multi-Defense UV Protect SPF50+

Artistry Skin Nutrition delivers the ultimate skin protection with the new Multi-Defense UV Protect SPF50+

Monday, July 24, 2023

This Skin Cancer Foundation-approved sunscreen protects skin against harmful light and environmental aggressors

Skincare routines have all sorts of components, but one thing that can’t be overlooked is sunscreen. From the beach or even when you’re just at your desk in front of your computer, sunscreen protects your skin from harmful UV rays, slows down skin aging, maintains an even skin tone, and also lowers the risk of skin cancer.

Amway, the global leader in health and wellness, introduces the ultimate way to protect your skin with their newest Artistry Skin Nutrition™ Multi-Defense UV Protect SPF50+ sunscreen. The versatile sunscreen goes beyond the ordinary by offering full light protection as well as antioxidant and barrier-strengthening benefits against free radicals to maintain the health of your skin in various settings.

Artistry Skin Nutrition’s sunscreen comes with a silky-light texture that glides over the skin and absorbs quickly and invisibly to preserve your natural skin tone. It feels hydrating, never greasy so it can be used as a makeup primer and can leave skin looking and feeling healthy.

What’s Inside?

Full light protection comes from its Multi-Filter Blend of five active sunscreen ingredients that provide the brand’s highest level Broad Spectrum UVA/UVB protection with SPF50+/PA++++. The Multi-Defense UV Protect SPF50+ sunscreen offers more Carnosine Peptide, clinically proven to protect against damaging infrared light and blue light that’s usually emitted from all those screens and electronics devices you use for work and play.

The newest Multi-Defense UV Protect SPF50+ sunscreen is infused with plant-derived and antioxidant-rich ingredients that are sourced from Amway’s very own Nutrilite™ farms to ensure purity, safety, and effectiveness of the product from seed to skin. It’s formulated with Prevent Complex, a blend of Acerola Cherry, Australian Daisy, and Blackberry that can boost your skin’s defense system by 350% to prevent and delay early signs of aging. It also contains Pomegranate to provide continuous protection from air pollution’s irritating effects and the Patented Brightening Complex with White Chia Seed and Pomegranate to strengthen the skin’s microbiome and brightens the complexion.

Other natural ingredients in the sunscreen are time-released Cica Extract that ensures 8-hour gradual release for all-day efficacy and antioxidant protection, and Chrysanthemum Morifolium Flower Extract that safeguards against free radicals and environmental damage, preventing dullness, wrinkles, and dark spots.

Is it clean and paraben-free?

Apart from shielding your skin from the harsh rays of the sun and other harmful light, this clean, traceable, certified vegan sunscreen also delivers additional antioxidant protection against other environmental aggressors like pollution, ozone, and smoke and barrier-strengthening protection against dry, over-air-conditioned areas like offices, stores, and airplanes.

The Multi-Defense UV Protect SPF50+ sunscreen is also free of oxybenzone and octinoxate which are harmful to coral reef systems—making it the better choice for both your skin and the environment. It also upholds the Artistry Clean standards as it’s formulated with no parabens, phthalates, mineral oil, and over 1,000 other ingredients that you may be concerned about.

The sunscreen is recommended by the Skin Cancer Foundation, which means that its formula meets the criteria of their volunteer Photobiology Committee. With the Foundation’s seal of approval, Artistry Skin Nutrition ensures that the sunscreen is safe and effective at preventing skin damage that can lead to skin cancer, when used as directed.

“We’re proud to include the all-encompassing Multi-Defense UV Protect SPF50+ sunscreen to our roster of products that are all carefully created to achieve visibly Health Beauty,” says Carla Cruz, the Head of Marketing and Communications at Amway Philippines. “As the last step in an Artistry Skincare Nutrition regimen that requires one to Purify, Balance, Rebuild, Moisturize, and Protect the skin, applying this sunscreen ensures that we’re not only defending our skin from all the external aggressors but also protecting all the progress we’ve made to satisfy our skin goals now and in the future. It should be an essential part of our daily skincare routine.”

Have more fun out in the sun and feel at more ease indoors with the full light protection and Nutrilite-powered antioxidant benefits of Artistry Skin Nutrition Multi-Defense UV Protect SPF50+ sunscreen.

To learn more about Healthy Beauty that’s clean and traceable and Artistry Skin Nutrition’s new approach to skincare, follow @OfficialAmwayPH on Facebook, @artistryph on Instagram, the Amway website at www.amway.com.ph, or through our Amway Business Owners at My Amway Place in Makati City.

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The Queen of Century is Back and is Sexier Than Ever

The Queen of Century is Back and is Sexier Than Ever

Monday, March 6, 2023

She may have taken home the crown a few years back but Pia Wurtzbach has proven that she is still our Queen looking sexier than ever as she joins again Century Tuna, the leading canned tuna brand in the Philippines, and returns as the brand’s ambassador.

Her secret? It’s surprisingly simple because Pia believes that healthy eating doesn’t have to be complicated – and the key to her sexy fitness regimen is an active lifestyle and healthy eating with Century Tuna.

“Even years after her reign, Pia continues to be an inspiration to many and that is why we couldn’t be happier to have her back as part of the Century Tuna family to help us share with Filipinos that eating healthy can be easy and simple with Century Tuna,” said Century Pacific Food Inc. (CPFI) VP and GM for Tuna Division Carlo Endaya.

Pia on her secret to looking and feeling good

“Century Tuna has been a staple in my kitchen even before my first endorsement with the brand back in 2017, which is why I’m very excited to be part of the family again. What I love the most about Century Tuna is the many ways you can enjoy it – be it as a full meal or even just for a quick snack, you’re guaranteed a delicious and filling meal. Pair that with a good morning run and you’re sure to feel good and beautiful, with a healthy heart” shared Pia Wurtzbach.

Having a healthier 2023 is one of Pia’s biggest resolutions for the new year, especially with her much-awaited wedding happening soon!

Bring in the delicious, the healthy way

Regarding healthy eating, the choice is easy for Pia – Century Tuna, a classic all-time healthy meat option that makes eating well a snap!

Century Tuna combines the best of both worlds – a healthy indulgence that’s easy to prepare and goes well with various dishes. Tuna is a good source of protein and Omega 3 DHA, which comes with many health benefits like better heart health and lower blood pressure. Century Tuna is also low in cholesterol and has no preservatives.

And the best part – tuna is a versatile protein that’s super easy to mix and match. Tuna for brekkie? A scrambled egg with tuna and toast makes for a tasty start to your day.

Netflix and chilling and need a snack? Prep a healthy snack with Century Tuna spread on crackers or on bread.

Achieving healthy eating is now easy with Century Tuna! For more easy ways to eat healthily, check out these healthy tuna recipes at https://www.centurytuna.ph/recipes/ or visit /CenturyTuna on Facebook or @centurytunasuperbods on Instagram for more updates. #QueenPiaForCenturyTuna

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The Body Shop's Himalayan Charcoal Line

The Body Shop's Himalayan Charcoal Line

Charcoal is famously known as a detoxifying superfood, and skin care ingredient, because of its absorption qualities. This means that when you apply it to your skin, the charcoal attracts any excess oil, dirt, and impurities, leaving your skin feeling cleansed and purified when you wash the charcoal away.

The Body Shop’s Himalayan Charcoal line is made from bamboo which is the fastest-growing woody plant in the world, making it an environmentally- friendly resource.

What does it to your skin?

Re-texturizing 

With regular use it works by gently exfoliating the top outer skin, leaving the skin feeling smoother and softer.

Clarifying

Helps to refine pores over time, leaving the complexion looking clarified and improving the skin’s luminosity.

Organic Acids

Derived from hibiscus flowers and famous for their skin-exfoliating powers, these acids lead to a smoother-looking skin surface and a brighter-looking complexion.

It is sourced from charcoal powder from the Himalayan foothills of India, known to have purifying properties, brilliant for oily skin. It also has hibiscus flower extract that contains organic acids, known to have exfoliating properties. Salicylic acid is known to penetrate into the pores of the skin to help remove dead skin that has built up on the surface. It also has alpine willow herb known to help soothe the skin and control sebum production.

The Body Shop’s Himalayan Charcoal Line is available at The Body Shop stores and on its online store www.thebodyshop.com.ph.

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Why going “clean” can be better for your skin health and the environment

Why going “clean” can be better for your skin health and the environment

Thursday, January 5, 2023

Artistry Skin Nutrition is committing to healthy beauty with its traceable, vegan skincare products

For many skincare gurus today, effectiveness is no longer the strongest barometer in choosing what goes into their daily beauty regimen. Most of them are also choosing clean beauty.

While there’s no official definition of clean beauty, skincare experts agree that these products are free from harmful toxins like parabens and phthalates—known to interfere with hormone functions—that can be absorbed by the skin. This is why many clean beauty brands opt for natural ingredients to avoid industrial chemicals that can be carcinogens or even pesticides.

Choosing clean beauty also helps divert toxic chemicals away from water sources like streams and rivers, helping reduce marine pollution that can threaten wildlife and ecosystems. Clean beauty products aren’t only good for you, they can also be great for the environment and are made cruelty-free. One of the significant tenets of the clean beauty philosophy would be traceability, as beauty experts, safe personal care product advocates, and even environmentalists believe that transparency in business is one of the best ways to ensure that a beauty brand is delivering on its promise.

Filipino skinthusiasts can experience a new approach to skincare, one that promises healthy beauty without compromises, with Artistry Skin Nutrition™, the clean, traceable, certified vegan skincare line from the global leader in health and wellness, Amway.

Artistry Skin Nutrition works like supplements for the skin, thanks to its cutting-edge skin science and the infusion of powerful phytonutrient botanical ingredients like acerola cherry, pomegranate, and spinach from Amway’s Nutrilite, the only vitamin brand in the world to grow, harvest and process plants from their own organic farms which are maintained using sustainable, chemical-free methods with the careful guidance of Amway’s own agricultural experts and scientists.

This makes Artistry Skin Nutrition the only brand in the world that can truly claim traceability from seed to skin so you’re sure that the products are pure, safe, and effective. This also means that the beauty brand can identify the manufacturing location, extraction location, all the way to the specific crop of the raw material for every final product that touches your skin.

Every Artistry Skin Nutrition formula is infused with White Chia Seed grown in certified-organic Nutrilite farms, the line’s star ingredient, which is a nutrient-dense, ancient grain superfood packed with omega-3, protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants to effectively achieve healthy-looking skin.

Artistry Skin Nutrition products are also formulated without parabens, phthalates, mineral oil, and over 1,300 other iffy ingredients that discerning clean beauty followers may be concerned about. The brand also conducts clinical, consumer, safety, in-vitro and ex-vivo testing to support its safety and efficacy claims for its formulas. These studies are performed to ensure the products are well-tolerated and effective and satisfy consumer expectations.

As a responsible beauty brand, Artistry Skin Nutrition formulas are free from animal-derived ingredients and are registered with The Vegan Society, one of the oldest vegan organizations in the world that are based in the United Kingdom and work to educate consumers about the value of going vegan.

The brand has also taken concrete steps to improve operational sustainability. Artistry Skin Nutrition cartons are produced from paper, a renewable resource. The paper comes from sustainably managed forests practicing responsible forest management. These products are also produced in a 90% landfill-free facility. It can also be highlighted that 100% of the electricity required by Amway to manufacture Artistry products in the United States is offset by the company’s continuing investment in sustainable wind power.

Skincare routines don’t have to feel like selfish acts of indulgence. With brands like Artistry Skin Nutrition that takes the responsibility offering healthy beauty seriously with clean, traceable, vegan skincare products, you can achieve your skin goals without causing harm to animals, communities, and the environment.

To learn more about Healthy Beauty and Artistry Skin Nutrition’s new approach to skincare, follow @OfficialAmwayPH on Facebook, @artistryph on Instagram, and the Amway website at www.amway.com.ph.

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Artistry introduces clean, traceable, and vegan skincare brand Skin Nutrition

Artistry introduces clean, traceable, and vegan skincare brand Skin Nutrition

Monday, November 28, 2022

The Advanced Vitamin C + HA3 Daily Serum offers multiple benefits to achieve clean, Healthy Beauty

Filipino beauty enthusiasts can now experience a new approach to skincare. Artistry Skin Nutrition™, the clean, traceable, vegan skincare line from the global leader in health and wellness, Amway.

Artistry Skin Nutrition works like supplements for the skin, thanks to its cutting-edge skin science and the infusion of powerful phytonutrient botanicals from no less than Nutrilite, the world’s number one selling vitamins and dietary supplement brand. It is also the only vitamin brand to grow harvest and process plants in their own organic farms, ensuring that the products are pure, safe, and effective.

To meet the consumers’ growing demand for clean, effective skincare, Artistry Skin Nutrition is launching an advanced formula of its best serum ever. Artistry Skin Nutrition’s high-performance brightening Advanced Vitamin C + HA3 Daily Serum works fast to fight the appearance of visible lines and wrinkles and plumps the appearance of skin with every drop. Its formula contains multi-action superstar pure 100% vitamin C or L-Ascorbic Acid from Nutrilite-grown acerola cherry, 2.4 times more antioxidant power, and 3 types of hyaluronic acid all in an innovative, fresh-mix bottle that preserves 100% Vitamin C’s purity. It also includes Nutrilite-sourced white chia seed, a blend of peptides, and more natural ingredients that all help transform dull, tired, uneven skin into its healthiest glow.

Apart from sourcing key ingredients from Amway’s very own Nutrilite farms, this daily serum has been formulated with no parabens, phthalates, mineral oil and more than 1,300 other iffy ingredients that discerning skincare fans may be concerned about.

Based on independent and third-party testing, Artistry Skin Nutrition users all love the newly formulated serum as 83% agree it leaves skin looking brighter with a youthful glow and 90% say it leaves skin looking hydrated after just one use. Users also swear by its effectiveness in as little as 5 days, as 90% said it leaves skin healthier, 88% said it gives skin a healthy glow, and 90% said it helps their face feel smoother.

Jason Rothouse, Artistry’s Principal Research and Development Scientist, emphasized that the Advanced Vitamin C + HA3 Daily Serum is created to amplify one’s skincare regimen and help address the five Skin Nutritional Requirements. He shared that Artistry scientists have discovered that skin looks its healthy best when 5 key Skin Nutritional Requirements are fulfilled, which led to the creation of the Artistry Skin Nutrition range. These 5 key Skin Nutritional Requirements are universal, meaning, they apply equally to all skin types and all skin tones, regardless of age.

To achieve visibly Healthy Beauty, Artistry Skin Nutrition believes one should satisfy these skin needs: Purify to keep the skin clean, calm and free of irritants; Balance to stabilize and nurture the skin’s natural microbiome; Rebuild to visibly repair the appearance of the skin; Moisturize to saturate the skin with lasting hydration; and Protect to defend the skin from the early aging effects of UV, pollution and blue light.

“Each step in the Artistry Skin Nutrition regimen works like a supplement for one of the skin’s nutritional requirements, making visibly healthy skin simple and easy,” he underlined. “Artistry Skin Nutrition products including the Advanced Vitamin C + HA3 Daily Serum are all designed to target one or more of these key requirements, so it’s best to mix and match them to build an effective Healthy Beauty skincare routine.”

Healthy beauty begins with skin that looks and feels healthy. Building on a combined 145 years of experience, Artistry Skin Nutrition is raising the bar with its unique new approach to skincare—one that’s clean, traceable, vegan and more importantly, one that effectively focuses on what the skin really needs.

Recently, Amway Philippines has been shortlisted in the prestigious 2022 CX Asia Excellence Awards, bagging a nomination for Best Customer Experience Award which honors the highest level of achievement in customer experience (CX) across the Asian community.

Experience a high level of service and customer experience by visiting My Amway Place Makati, Cebu, Davao, and Cagayan de Oro, online at www.amway.com.ph, or through hotline #26929 (#AMWAY) B

where the Artistry Skin Nutrition Advanced Vitamin C + HA3 Daily Serum, as well as other Artistry Skin Nutrition and Amway products are available.

To learn m0re about Healthy Beauty and Artistry Skin Nutrition’s new approach to skincare, follow @OfficalAmwayPH on Facebook, @artistryph on Instagram, and the Amway website at www.amway.com.ph.

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Get ready to glow with the Vitamin C range of The Body Shop

Get ready to glow with the Vitamin C range of The Body Shop

Monday, October 3, 2022

The Body Shop’s bestselling Vitamin C range is getting a glow up!

Global Google searches for vitamin C, a superstar ingredient in glow-boosting skincare, have soared by 1000% since 2020, while searches for ‘how to get glowing skin’ have climbed by 400%. Skincare has taken center stage in recent years. In fact, a whopping 73% of people have upgraded their skincare routine since the pandemic.

If natural radiance feels like something of a wonder, let The Body Shop’s new and improved Vitamin C range do the heavy lifting. The brand has squeezed even more vitamin C into its bestselling formulas, now with concentrations of up to 10% and made with at least 90% ingredients of natural origin.

As one of nature’s richest sources of vitamin C, the Amazonian camu camu berry extract is the hero ingredient in some of the new and improved Vitamin C creations. Native to the tropical forests of South America, camu camu berries have long been considered a symbol of good health and strength. Naturally rich in antioxidants, they’re acclaimed in beauty for their potential to help protect skin from free radicals and other oxidising agents that take a toll on the complexion.

At the same time, the celebrated skincare ingredient bakuchiol also takes the spotlight in one of the brand’s freshly innovated formulas. Known for its complexion-boosting capabilities, it’s said to help improve the appearance of uneven pigmentation and skin texture. It stars in the all-new Glow Revealing Serum, enriched with 10% vitamin C – the brand’s highest concentration ever.

Two trusty favorites, the Daily Glow Cleansing Polish and Glow Boosting Moisturiser, also feature in the range, alongside brand new creations to transform that inner fire into a sizzling natural radiance. Get ready to glow like never before.

Go with the Glow with The Body Shop’s new Vitamin C Range! This is available at The Body Shop stores and on its online store www.thebodyshop.com.ph

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The ABCs to Healthy Skin for You and Your Child

The ABCs to Healthy Skin for You and Your Child

Friday, July 1, 2022

As parents, we spend our days making sure we have the right tools and partners so our children can grow up healthy, and enjoy all the joys of life, big and small. From the vitamins they drink to keep them strong, to the lotions and creams that keep their skin smooth and healthy, their well-being is at the top of the priority list.

Young moms and dads who have experienced eczema, or who are now seeing eczema symptoms in their kids often feel anxious and worried when their little ones experience redness or skin irritation. Also known as atopic dermatitis or skin asthma, eczema is a chronic inflammatory skin disease that leads to dryness, itchiness and redness in skin, and these symptoms appear over time in varying degrees. From spotting the first signs of redness and flaking, itchy skin, to reaching the peak of severe cracks and bleeding, worsened by scratching, eczema may come and go, but mostly remains dormant in the skin.

While eczema is not life threatening, parents worry over this because it may have a significant impact on their child’s life, limiting the clothes they wear, the activities they do outdoors and under the sun, and even the food they eat so they don’t further irritate their skin. When a flare up happens, you as the parent want to help your child not only relieve the itch and prevent skin from bleeding, but more importantly, space out the next flare up for as long as possible and get their life back to normal.

Because eczema occurs as a succession of inflammatory flare-ups which appear over time, Bayer Consumer Health introduces its ABC Eczema Care System. Bayer aims to help parents and their kids reactively treat eczema flare ups, while also proactively repairing and moisturizing skin to mitigate future flares-ups. With their products, managing eczema and controlling flare ups is as easy as ABC.

A is for Anti-inflammatory

The peak of eczema symptoms are flare ups that often come with redness and swelling of the skin. For fast relief of these symptoms, Mometasone furoate (Elica®), is an OTC topical steroid that helps control and calm down the inflammation, with visible results in just 24 hours. Available in cream for wet wounds and ointment for dry, thick areas, Mometasone furoate (Elica®) relieves itching, swelling and inflammation.

B is for Barrier Restoration

Once major symptoms have subsided, your skin needs to heal from the scratching and dryness. Bepanthen Itch Relief Cream not only calms itchiness within 30 minutes, but also helps heal the impaired system barrier in eczema-prone areas. A steroid-free cream, it can be applied as needed when itchiness occurs, so you don’t need to worry about potential harm to your babies and children. As it helps prevent the loss of water in your skin, using Bepanthen Itch Relief Cream is a proactive measure parents can take to lessen itchiness, redness and irritation.

C is for Basic Care

Eczema management is not just a one-time occurrence. To help space out the next flare up for as long as possible, the skin needs to be cleansed and moisturized on a regular basis. Bepanthen SensiDaily Moisturizer is clinically tested to help keep skin flare-free for at least three months. Formulated with prebiotics to help keep extra sensitive, eczema-prone skin healthy, it provides deep and long-lasting* hydration for your whole body.

Beating eczema should not be a case of hit or miss. With Bayer’s ABC Eczema Care System, managing it is as easy as ABC!

If symptoms persist, please consult your doctor.

Elica and Bepanthen are available via Bayer Official Stores on Shopee and Lazada. To learn more about Elica and Bepanthen, visit their official websites at https://www.elica.com.ph/ and https://www.bepanthen.com.ph/.

*For up to three months, with regular use

ASC Ref. No. B214P052622BS

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Why a collagen supplement is worth a spot in your skincare routine

Why a collagen supplement is worth a spot in your skincare routine

Thursday, May 26, 2022

One of the building blocks of healthy skin – not to mention hair and nails – is collagen. There are around 28 types of human collagen, but the most common are Types I, II, III, and IV. The most abundant of these is Type I which is found in skin, bone, ligaments, and organs. That’s why familiar to many of us who are into skincare, collagen plays a vital part in creating and maintaining plump, supple skin.

But as with all good things, age does put a damper when it comes to our body’s collagen production, and in turn triggers the loss of elasticity, radiance, and firmness. Sad, we know, but though we can’t prevent the loss of collagen, we can still find ways to slow it down. Some studies have provided good points that taking a collagen supplement could help too.

It isn’t surprising that a collagen supplement has taken a spot in our skincare routine, which is constantly evolving. Before, the usual regimen involved only the basics such as cleansing, toning, and moisturizing. Then we discovered essences, serums, and face masks. These days, we’ve looked more into tackling concerns from the inside out, with ingestible beauty supplements that instantly perk up dull skin.

Supplements in general are meant as an additional boost to help our bodies function optimally. Depending on one’s goal or concern, think of them as a good way to top up what we lack in our diet. As for helping with our skin, simplicity and convenience is key if we want to easily incorporate collagen into our skincare.

Collagen supplements come in many forms and from different sources. Hydrolyzed collagen is collagen that has been broken down into smaller fragments to enhance its digestion and absorption by the body. Collagen is typically extracted from either bovine or marine sources. Marine collagen is primarily composed of Type I collagen. Another factor you want to check on is the amount of collagen you take. Several studies have shown that a daily dose of 2.5 grams could benefit skin health and hydration.

Most of us are pretty familiar with capsules or tablets, and powders since the majority of collagen supplements available in the market come in those formats. “That’s actually why we decided to come up with a different one, and something that doesn’t make you feel like it’s another pill you need to swallow,” says Abi Nepomuceno, Synnovate Director and Business Unit Head. “LifeFood Collagen Jelly is exactly that, it’s a jelly stick with a yummy lychee flavor. It’s like a snack, and so much more fun to take daily as part of your skincare and beauty routine.”

LifeFood Collagen Jelly is the latest in the supplement brand’s line of products. Every stick of this jelly supplement contains 2500mg (2.5g) of hydrolyzed marine collagen. It has litchi seed extract, pomegranate essence, and grape skin extract that contains resveratrol to help in maintaining skin moisture and firmness, preventing signs of skin aging like dullness and wrinkles, and reducing damage.

These natural ingredients’ strong antioxidant properties can also protect the skin from damage caused by free radicals that are triggered by daily exposure to sunlight, air pollution, and other environmental stressors.

We can take it any time because it’s conveniently in a snackable jelly format. Apart from keeping skin healthy, another must-have benefit of this LifeFood supplement is that it helps nourish our hair and nails with collagen to prevent brittleness and to ensure that they grow healthier.

Glowing skin will always be in, and anything that could help us achieve and maintain it – particularly in the form of delicious lychee-flavored jelly snacks – is welcome to join our beauty stash!

LifeFood Collagen Jelly is now available at the Synnovate Store in Lazada and Shopee.

LifeFood is the food supplements brand of Synnovate, the naturals division of UNILAB, Inc. Follow @LifeFoodPH on Facebook and Instagram for health info and life-enriching tips. Get to know more about LifeFood at lifefood.com.ph.

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Skincare Hacks straight from a Derma with #DermaDateswithGarnier

Skincare Hacks straight from a Derma with #DermaDateswithGarnier

Friday, March 11, 2022

The pandemic has brought about so many problems, and the importance of getting expert opinions is more critical than ever. However, when it comes to our skincare problems during this new normal, seeing our dermatologists have become more difficult with the restrictions. With #DermaDatesWithGarnier, Garnier gives everyone easy access to a dermatologist to ask questions and get recommendations for how to do skincare the right way!

Dr. Coreen Sampedro will discuss the basics of fighting acne, 2022 skin problems, and skincare tips to achieve brighter and clearer skin this year. You can join the first four (4) Derma Dates with Garnier this March and April!

Episode 1: 2022 Skin Problems, All Cleared Up

To start off, Dr. Coreen and Cat Triviño will tackle common problems of different skin types, sources of acne, and key skincare ingredients for clear and glowing skin! In this episode, viewers will also get a chance to have free online consultations from Dr. Coreen Sampedro during the Q&A segment. Catch the 1st Episode on March 11, 6pm on Garnier and Watsons Facebook Pages.

Episode 2: How to Fight Maskne (And Other Pandemic Self-Care Tips!)

On March 25, Dr. Coreen, Cat Triviño, and Nate Javier (Skin and Beauty Influencer), will talk about self-care problems that evolved during the pandemic, the effects of change of lifestyle and stress to skin, and the causes of sudden maskne breakouts. The 2nd episode will also be streamed live on Garnier and Watsons Facebook Pages at 6pm. Just like in the first episode, viewers will also get to ask skincare questions straight to our Derma!

Episode 3: Debunking Acne Misconceptions

Is it a fact or myth? On April 9, you can learn more about the different misconceptions on acne and acne solutions from Dr. Coreen. Live on Shopee and Garnier Facebook Page, viewers will be put to the test with their knowledge on acne in Garnier’s live quiz segment, and they will be given a chance to ask Dr. Coreen skincare questions. Winners of the live quiz will get Shopee vouchers and exclusive bestseller gifts from Garnier!

Episode 4: Fighting Acne from Day and Night! Derma Approved Routine

Looking for a perfect skin routine for your skin type? On April 22, Dr. Coreen and Cat Triviño will share the best daytime and nighttime skincare routine to prevent acne buildup and fade acne scars. Viewers will also have a chance to ask Dr. Coreen if their own skincare routines are derma-approved! This will be streamed on Garnier Facebook Page and Lazada Live.

Beyond the different derma hacks, Garnier aims to help treat and prevent acne breakouts with the Garnier Anti-Acne Cleanser - a dermatologically tested gentle cleanser that contains Salicylic Acid which fights and controls 99.9% acne-causing bacteria. Most Filipinos who have tried the product or 90% of users visibly see the results in 7 days!

If you want to know more about Garnier’s many skincare must-haves and learn skincare hacks straight from the experts, we’ve got more episodes coming very soon! Stay tuned for more #DermaDatesWithGarnier and catch these first 4 episodes starting on March 11, 6pm on Garnier and Watsons Facebook pages!

Visit the official Garnier website and follow the Garnier Philippines Facebook and Instagram to stay updated on latest announcements and updates.

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A SUSTAINABLE BODY-LOVING BODY BUTTER FROM THE BODY SHOP

A SUSTAINABLE BODY-LOVING BODY BUTTER FROM THE BODY SHOP

Friday, January 21, 2022

The Body Shop launched the first-ever Body Butter in 1992. Created in the kitchen of no less than The Body Shop Founder Dame Anita Roddick, the very first Mango Body Butter was given its name by her daughter who, while making a piece of toast, simply said “it’s like butter…for your body”. The rest is history.

Today, these iconic moisturizers are loved so much that one is sold every 3 seconds across the world. And these body-loving favorites just got even better.

The new Body Butters are now registered by The Vegan Society (a gold standard for vegan certification), made with at least 95% ingredients of natural origin, love skin with 96-hour moisture, and come in their most sustainable packaging yet made with 100% recycled plastic tubs.

The new and improved Body Butters are made with at least 95% natural origin ingredients, including handcrafted Community Fair Trade shea butter from Ghana, which harnesses the nourishing power of Community Fair Trade shea butter from the Tungteiya Women’s Association in northern Ghana.

In true Fair Trade fashion, this helps provide financial independence for Ghanaian women. Today, over 600 women from 11 villages handcraft the shea butter using an 18-stage process of traditional techniques, passed on from mother to daughter for generations.

Delivering 96 hours of intense moisture, their Body Butters leave your skin feeling soft and smooth without feeling sticky. In fact, in a The Body Shop study, over 90% of users agreed the formula easily melts into skin and has a non-sticky feel and over 86% agreed the Body Butters made them feel good in their skin.

Love yourself with The Body Shop’s new, most nourishing and sustainable Body Butters ever for your skin type. There is Strawberry, British Rose, Pink Grapefruit, Satsuma for normal skin; Moringa, Mango and the new Avocado for dry skin; Shea, Coconut, Argan and Olive for very dry skin. There’s also Almond Milk for dry, sensitive skin.

With new fully recyclable packaging, these are The Body Shop’s most sustainable Body Butters ever. They’re all made with aluminum lids and 100% recycled plastic, including Community Fair Trade recycled plastic collected off the streets of Bengaluru, India, through The Body Shop’s trade partnership with Plastics for Change.

The Body Shop’s Community Fair Trade partnership with Plastics for Change not only helps tackle the existing plastic problem but helps support around 2,500 marginalized waste pickers in India with access to more sanitary working conditions and a fair price for the plastic waste they collect.

Let's not break the cycle. We encourage our THE BODY SHOP customers to join our Return, Recycle Repeat program in partnership with SM Cares. To be a part of the movement, simply return your Empty, Clean and Dry containers in any of THE BODY SHOP stores located in the malls and will handle the recycling for you.

The Body Shop through our partnership with SM Cares’ Plastic Waste Collection Program ensures that your participation helps avoid plastics from filling the oceans and adding to landfills. This is just the beginning of our plastic cycle and we can't wait to share with you more. Follow our social media accounts to know more about THE BODY SHOP & SM Cares partnership.

Give your body the love that it deserves with The Body Shop’s most nourishing and sustainable Body Butters ever. The new Body Butter is available at The Body Shop stores and on its online store www.thebodyshop.com.ph.

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Treat Your Loved Ones to a Feast for the Skin with Shopee Beauty's Luxury Beauty Gift Guide

Treat Your Loved Ones to a Feast for the Skin with Shopee Beauty's Luxury Beauty Gift Guide

Thursday, December 2, 2021

Give them only the best skincare products and enjoy free shipping and discounts up to 70% off on your purchase 

Gift shopping for the skincare enthusiast can get tricky. After all, skincare is very personal. Beauty regimens aren't one size fits all, and each routine is unique and tailor-fit to one's skin type. 

So what do you get your skincare-savvy loved ones this Christmas? To make gift shopping easier, narrow it down to your recipient's skin concerns. Are they determined to keep wrinkles at bay? Or are they perhaps dealing with pesky acne? 

Treat them to products they'll love incorporating into their daily skincare routines—and since it's Christmas, get them decadent, splurge-worthy products they wouldn't otherwise buy for themselves! Check out Shopee Beauty's Luxury Beauty Gift Guide for every skin type. Get discounts up to 70% off on your purchases and enjoy free shipping with a minimum spend of ₱499.

For tired skin that needs a brightening boost, get products containing ingredients such as niacinamide and Vitamin C. The Cetaphil Brightening Set's clinically proven formula gently works to restore an even, luminous complexion. To target dullness and uneven skin tone, get the Skin Inc Holiday Spirit Set, which includes an exfoliating peel and serum. Lastly, Nuwhite Whitening Vitamin C combines vitamin C, zinc, and collagen to brighten the skin and boost the immune system.

These tried-and-tested anti-aging products are formulated with hydrating ingredients that'll keep your loved ones looking fresh and young! L'Oreal Paris Hyaluronic Acid Cream is made with hyaluronic acid to deeply penetrate the skin and offer long-lasting hydration. If they want plump, firm skin and visibly reduced fine lines and wrinkles, go for Olay Regenerist Moisturizer. Finally, add in The History Of Whoo Anti-Aging Essence, which will soothe and repair dry skin with its rich yet non-greasy formula. 

For those who struggle with occasional unwanted breakouts, acne treatments would make great stocking stuffers. Without stripping the skin of moisture, Kiehl's Face Wash lifts away impurities, dirt, and oil, which can clog pores. Kiehl's Dark Spot Solution attacks deep-set spots while also promoting blood circulation. Another great option is the Clinique Dark Spot Corrector, which contains salicylic acid to gently exfoliate the skin and antioxidants to combat discoloration. 

Now that chilly days are here, it's essential to keep the skin moisturized. The limited-edition Laneige Moisture Essence Set's lightweight formula will keep the skin fresh and hydrated throughout the day. For damaged complexions, innisfree Probiotics Cream, formulated with fermented probiotics, can help replenish the skin's moisture barrier. Or get the NUXE Moisturising Cream, made with plant milk and seaweed extract for long-lasting hydration up to 48 hours.

Looking for even more ways to save on your holiday beauty shopping spree and other expenses? Start using ShopeePay, Shopee's all-in-one e-wallet, to avail of exclusive deals! At Shopee's Nov 30 Payday Sale, enjoy free shipping with no minimum spend and 10% off discounts on your Shopee finds. You can also get 20% cashback on your COD orders when you use ShopeePay on Delivery. 

Use ShopeePay beyond your shopping needs! You can buy load at up to 50% off from all networks during this payday sale or get 30% cashback on your monthly bills. Even better, you can also claim discount vouchers to get ₱100 off from participating billers such as Meralco, Maynilad, PLDT, Globe, Smart, and more. 

If you need to stock up on groceries or have a much-needed food trip, get significant savings when you avail ShopeePay ₱1 Deals via 'Deals Near Me' on the Shopee app. Redeem your discounts by paying with ShopeePay at partner merchants such as Puregold, Potato Corner, Bonchon, National Bookstore, FamilyMart, and more. In addition, new brands such as Papa John's, Goldilocks, Chooks-to-Go, Zagu, Wendy's, and Candy Corner have joined the growing network of merchants accepting ShopeePay QR payments.

And if you're looking for the ultimate get-away experience this holiday season, how about a staycation? Now, you can also book hotels with ShopeePay! Get 30% cashback on all your hotel bookings, including Grand Sierra Pines Hotel in Baguio, White House Beach Resort in Boracay, Mithi Resort and Spa in Bohol, Waterfront Cebu, White Breeze Palawan, and more. To add to that, you can score up to 50% off on selected hotels.

Enjoy these exclusive deals and more when you activate and cash in your ShopeePay. Now, you can also enjoy free and instant cash-ins and bank transfers with ShopeePay via InstaPay. Get up to ₱25 cashback on your InstaPay fee when you cash in. Buy Load, Pay Bills, and Scan to Pay with ShopeePay this payday for a rewarding cashless experience! 

Download the Shopee app for free via the App Store or Google Play.

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