Mommy Practicality: Skin Care

Tuesday, October 22, 2024

Parisian Elegance Meets Y.O.U

From Southeast Asia to the heart of Paris Fashion Week, Y.O.U takes you to another journey in Paris. Whether you are attending shows in various iconic locations like Grand Palais, the Palais de Tokyo, and other historic and contemporary locations or going out to explore the beauty that the city brings like artistic heritage of Montmartre, finest museums in Le Marais or long walks by the Seine; Paris encourages you to embrace your uniqueness. And to elevate your experience with your travels, why not bring a skincare and make-up companion that can protect and repair your skin?

Just like fashion, skincare plays an essential role when traveling and exploring the city, a good sunscreen will work wonders in protecting your skin against harmful effects of the sun while wandering around the city museums, historic landmarks, restaurants, and boutiques. To get a healthy glow from within, using a serum that is gentle on your skin works perfectly with repairing your skin barrier while giving you that extra radiant boost to achieve a glowing skin is definitely a must have Lastly, to perfect the look, getting a good make-up base can set the tone for that flawless sophisticated look whenever you’re out and attending shows.

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In a destination where style is both art and identity, your skin deserves to be in its prime. With Y.O.U its all about maintaining a good and healthy skin through its skincare philosophy, protect and repair. Its about #yourownunique glow to speak for itself with confidence.

Discover Y.O.U Beauty latest products that offers protection and repair to express your individuality. Explore our range today and embark on your journey to radiant skin, wherever the adventure takes you. Y.O.U Beauty is available in official Lazada, Shopee, and T ikTok Shop or visit select Watsons, SM Beauty, Robinsons Department Stores, Gaisano Capital Group, Prince Retail Group, KCC, Mart One and The Landmark. Be in the loop and learn about the newest product offerings and deals by following @youbeauty_ph on Instagram and Tiktok, and youbeautyph on Facebook.

Wednesday, August 25, 2021

Cetaphil's Bright Healthy Radiance Collection now at 10% off on Shopee Beauty!

You probably know Cetaphil as line of trusted gentle skincare products for babies that moms approve. But did you know that Cetaphil also thought of us ladies and mommas because they also have skincare products made for us to elevate our self-care moments? Yes momma, I'll particularly be talking about Cetaphil's Bright Healthy Radiance Collection which is now at 10% off on Shopee Beauty!

Let's all start our #RadianceRoutine with Cetaphil's Bright Healthy Radiance Collection. From hair care to makeup, Shopee Beauty has all our makeup and skincare needs! And guess what? We can all enjoy the most exclusive deals up to 90% off, new launches, and exciting offers fit from various brands for every makeup & skincare haul--only from Shopee Beauty!

Let's talk about skincare for women my age - 40s! Being in 40s means I need more skincare steps than those who are in their younger years. This is because I need to address some aging concerns such as fine lines and wrinkles, dryness, dullness, and uneven skin tone (due to sun damage).

My usual skincare steps include the following:

Cleanse
Tone
AM/PM Moisturize/Hydration
Sunscreen for the face and body (AM)
Eye skincare (PM)
Anti-aging step (PM)
Special needs skincare (if I have acne and some spot correction)

I use some of Cetaphil skincare products to help me have a more radiant and healthy and younger-looking skin. These are: Cetaphil Brightness Refresh Toner, Cetaphil Brightening Day Protection Cream SPF15, Cetaphil Brightening Body Lotion, and Cetaphil Brightness Reveal Bar.

Sharing you why I love Cetaphil's Bright Healthy Radiance Collection and what I use from its line of skincare products!

Cetaphil Brightness Refresh Toner 150ml [Evens Skin Tone / Brightening with Niacinamide]

I love that because of Niacinamide, it helps brightens and evens skin tone in 4 weeks without irritating or weakening the skin barrier. If like me, your skin looks dull, this brightens and illuminates skin complexion. For my skin, this answers my concern on dryness because it also revitalizes and softens skin, protects against dryness with 8 hour hydration. It has natural sea daffodil extract, proven to reduce the intensity and color of dark spots, acting in perfect combination with brightening niacinamide (vitamin B3) to even out skin tone.

Best of all, its gentle formula is quickly absorbed by my skin without leaving it feeling greasy or sticky. It's also hypoallergenic and fragrance-free perfect for sensitive skin as well! It's dermatologist developed for even the most sensitive skin. It gradually and gently works to restore even, luminous skin tone.

Buy it on Shopee HERE: Cetaphil Brightness Refresh Toner

Cetaphil Brightening Day Protection Cream SPF15 50g [Evens Skin Tone / with Niacinamide]

Pre-pandemic I never leave the house without applying some SPF on my skin because I'm afraid of sun damage from the harmful UVA/UVB rays of the sun. I'm glad that Cetaphil has SPF15 to give our skin its needed protection while it brightens and evens skin tone in 4 weeks without irritating or weakening the skin barrier. It instantly illuminates and hydrates our skin and gives protection against dryness too. With the brightening niacinamide (vitamin B3) , it can even out skin tone and with its natural sea daffodil extract, it can help reduce the intensity and color of dark spots.

Buy it on Shopee HERE: Cetaphil Brightening Day Protection Cream SPF15

Cetaphil Brightening Body Lotion 245ml [Evens Skin Tone / with Niacinamide and Sea Daffodil]

Did I say that skincare is limited to the face? Right, I didn't, because the skin of rest of our bodies also need some TLC! Cetaphil Brightening Body Lotiion also has Niacinamide (vitamin B3) and Sea Daffodil which help brighten and even skin tone in 4 weeks without irritating or weakening the skin barrier. It also visibly reduces dullness, brown spots and shadow areas. All the great benefits of the facial skincare products, your body can have it too! This is also proven to be safe for sensitive skin. It's quickly absorbed and will leave skin soft and smooth, not greasy

Buy from Shopee HERE: Cetaphil-Brightening-Body-Lotion

Cetaphil Brightness Reveal Bar 100g [Evens Skin Tone / Brightening with Niacinamide]

For a pleasant experience during bath time, use Cetaphil Brightness Reveal Bar that not only gently cleanses without drying sensitive skin, nut also reveal skin's inner radiance! It gently works to restore even and luminous skin tone while being gentle on even the most sensitive skin. Achieve bright and even skin tone while having fresh, soft and smooth skin after every bath!

Buy on Shopee HERE: https://shopee.ph/product/159905397/5355209461

Best of all loves, you can get all my recommended Cetaphil Bright Healthy Radiance Collection at 10% off on Shopee Beauty, your one-stop shop for all your personal care and beauty needs!

So indulge in lots of skin TLC without the guilt with Cetaphil Bright Healthy Radiance line! Available on SHOPEE BEAUTY!

Tuesday, August 17, 2021

My SkinStation Revitalight Experience and Review

I found it mandatory before the start of yet another quarantine in Metro Manila to visit my favorite skin clinic, SkinStation, for my third Revitalight Facial. The two-year anxiety-filled community quarantine has been affecting the quality of my facial skin. It's become a bit dry and dull, fine lines started appearing, and pores are going from almost none to gigantic!

Before the third lockdown, I made sure I get my third laser facial. But what sets this facial apart from other facials we usually know? Aha! Good question. If you're especially in my age (40s) or even a bit younger maybe around 30s and are experiencing some skin-aging issues, then this is the right facial for you.

Revitalight is a combination of facial, diamond peel and Nd-Yag laser to refresh and rejuvenate dull, dry & tired-looking skin!

Below are the instant benefits you get from it:

Revitalizes instantly to give you younger looking skin
Rejuvenates skin from dull to glowing
Promotes collagen formation
Reduces fine lines and wrinkles
Minimizes pore size

Now with all these benefits, who wouldn't want to try this right? And since this is already my third session, needless to say, I loved every treatment because it gives the results it promises. Yes, achieve na achieve ang younger-looking skin of Tita Louise!

Every visit is a pleasant one for me. For someone who had Covid (I'm talking about myself mamas), I am quite anxious going out. But I feel safe whenever I go to SkinStation GH Connecticut clinic because it's really clean, it strictly follows health protocols, it's scheduling system makes you feel secured that the clinic won't be swamped by customers, and all the attendants are wearing PPEs, masks, and gloves during procedure.

The procedure starts with a facial that aims to clean the face. Cleaning of the face involves extraction of whiteheads and blackheads. Pricking is what it's called by others. This procedure usually makes me cry because it can be painful to be honest. Gladly, my attendant just got very few blackheads and the whiteheads are concentrated on the sides of my nose. But still, painful.

I like the next part so much because it reminds me of little kisses from my kids. Diamond Peel gives you that feeling of skin being sucked gently by a machine. It removes dead skin cells, dirt and excess oil on the skin surface. It instantly improves the texture of the skin.

Lastly, ND-Yag Laser is as its name says, is the laser treatment which penetrates deep into the skin. This is the one responsible for promotion of collagen formation which then results to younger looking skin and lesser fine lines and wrinkles. In my experience, there are three intensity levels in this last part of the facial. In each wave, the strength is adjusted maybe from 1 - 3 levels.

After the facial, an anti-inflammatory cream will be applied as protection and to manage the discomfort you may or may not feel after the procedure. Remember not to wash the face or apply anything for 6 hours after the treatment.

My skin felt tighter instantly immediately after the treatment. It also feels super clean and the heat coming from the laser felt as if it's still being activated deep within. Here's how I looked immediately after:

After a day, my face looked puffy because of the extraction of the whiteheads and also as a result of the laser treatment targeting the areas it needed to improve. I had discoloration from old acne scars and also sun spots. I have fine lines on my forehead and a bit on the sides of my mouth.

The Revitalight Facial is more for long-term effects to be honest. I've done a number of laser treatments in the past and they all gave me good results as far as anti-aging and rejuvenating dull skin are concerned. Yes, results are long-term and my friends and even skin specialists would say that my skin looks good for my age. I started doing laser treatments in my 30s and if you have extra and are big in skincare like me, I recommend you to save up on SkinStation's Revitalight Facial.

After a week, my bare face would show what the facial is all about! I can dare to go bare because my skin has reduced fine lines, looks tighter, no visible pores, younger-looking, and definitely is glowing.

As mentioned, to be able to see the good results and enjoy the benefits of the facial, it's best to get a package. I had three sessions of Revitalight and if you follow me on my social media accounts, you would notice how my 40 year old face looks younger that how it's supposed to be. I am not self-proclaiming ha, my friends and readers comments about how I look younger than my age.

Apart from drinking a lot of water, getting enough sleep, eating healthy foods, managing stress well, and having a skincare routine, I believe it can also be attributed to my laser facials such as this from SkinStation.

If you're going to start with your anti-aging regimen let's say skincare, start as early as you can. I started mine in my early 20s. In your late 20s - 30s, you can have maintenance laser facials to address dullness and aging. I highly recommend SkinStation's Revitalight Facial.

It has no downtimes, meaning you can go on with your activities throughout the day.
It's not painful. Apart from the whiteheads or blackheads extraction, you won't feel any pain even from the ND-Yag Laser. If it will be your first time, you'll feel more of shock than pain. For someone with higher tolerance, it can pass as ticklish as the laser passes your face.
It's highly effective, especially if you do it regularly. Intervals of 4 weeks to your next treatment.
Result is long-term. It's like turning back time.
It's practical. SkinStation offers packages or promos if you get it as a bundle.

Book your Revitalight Facial at SkinStation to answer your skin aging concerns. For more information and details about the facial and other products and services, check their website https://skinstation.ph/ or follow them on social media Facebook and Instagram.

Sunday, October 06, 2019

P&G Olay Teams up with Lazada to Support Women who “Double Up” Their Roles

Women are expected to play dual roles at all times: a leader in the workplace and a hands-on mom; a good daughter and partner; an expert on her line of work and a multi-faceted performer. For all the things that a woman wishes to be, she has to live through society’s expectations, working twice as hard so she can double up her function.

Olay partners with Lazada in its biggest Super Brand Day event with a release of its latest
online video focused on how single moms double up twice as much. This video reveals that one
of the toughest roles women take on is parenting, especially when done all by yourself.

At first glance, we see a struggling mother barely getting by, facing judgement for the life she needs to live, but what we don’t realize is that these moms set a powerful example to their kids and to those around them. We see a woman that is fearless, someone who is confident and determined. She does not let anyone make decisions for herself - she runs the show.

OLAY x LAZADA Supporting Women who Double up

Olay reaches out to every single mother to value self-care, allowing them to double up with less effort. These are for the women who work twice as much and still radiate a different kind of beauty, a beauty that exceeds beyond their struggles. She is able to Glow Up beyond supreme challenges, and her partner: The Olay Power Duo - Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream and Olay White Radiance Light Perfecting Essence.

“Doubling up as a parent and a professional is no easy task,” says Alexandra Vogler, Associate Director of Procter & Gamble Beauty, Digital Transformation & Communications and mother of 2 young children. “By sharing the touching story featured in the Olay Monster film, we hope to inspire more people to see doubling up on responsibilities as a strength—and ultimately for women to live their lives fearlessly"

As these brands continue its efforts in inspiring women, this collaboration between Olay and Lazada provides a platform to help women gain easy access to products to complete a full skin care routine at their convenience. So, whether they are at work, at the gym, or winding down with their children in bed, this Lazada partnership equips mothers who double up their role with the Power Duo that also works twice as hard as them.

Olay x Lazada supports single moms and all fearless women who know how to double up. Let’s celebrate during the Super Brand Day on October 7, 2019 with amazing deals from Olay and join the conversations how single moms lift each other up.

This film is made for women by women. Women of P&G, Lazada, and the agency all took part in conceptualization, production, and execution of the video.