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QUICKFX: Protect, brighten and glow

Local beauty brand QUICKFX has come a long way since its early days. From entering the skincare market with its iconic sachet format to expanding its cult-favorite Pimple Eraser line, to formulating conscious and sensitive skin-friendly ranges, QUICKFX excites and delights with innovative products championing effective ingredients that deliver fast results, at prices everyone loves—and it looks like they aren’t slowing down any time soon.

It seems like they’re just getting started—and this time, they’re here to make sure that you get the glowing summer skin of your dreams all year round with their exciting, new releases.

Enter the QUICKFX SunGlo Weekend held last June 10-11, 2023 set at Patio by Balai Norte at La Union. This gorgeous seaside hotel served as the perfect backdrop for the brand’s special guests to learn about their newest releases, including two brand new sunscreens—the QUICKFX Vita Sunscreen and Super UV Sun Spray—as well as a brand new, fruit antioxidant-powered line: the QUICKFX Glo Smoothies range. Their mission: to create products that help protect, brighten, and hydrate the skin for the ultimate all-year-round summer glow.

Smooth, flawless, glowing skin starts with adequate sun protection, and no one knows this better than QUICKFX themselves—and they’ve got you covered. The first new release is the QUICKFX Vita Sunscreen, which promises 3X Sun Care Action.

This lightweight, fast-absorbing face and body sunscreen lotion is formulated with SPF 50 PA+++, as well as Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Niacinamide, Avocado, and Chamomile Extracts. For sunscreen, touch-ups throughout the day—which are essential, especially in our sweltering Philippine summers—the brand new QUICKFX Super UV Sunspray will do the trick. This spray format sunscreen also promises SPF 50 PA+++, is formulated with Vitamin E, Sunflower Oil, Niacinamide, and Green Tea Extract, and comes in a spray can for a smooth, even application every time. These sunscreens promise to be reef-safe, kid-safe, and sweat-proof, and are guaranteed to be completely invisible once absorbed by the skin—goodbye, white cast!

QUICKFX Vita Sunscreen and Glo Smoothies Launch in La Union.

With such innovative formulas, you’d wonder if these sunscreens would make a pretty significant dent in your bank account—but don’t fret. The Vita Sunscreen retails at PHP499 with 200mL, while the Super UV Sunspray comes in a 150mL aerosol can and retails at PHP399. Price point on point, as expected. The goal: to give your skin the most even, gorgeous glow ever.

QUICKFX Glo Smoothies made its debut with two products, starting with the QUICKFX Glo Smoothies Brightening Serum Cleanser. This gentle face cleanser features a delicious blend of Watermelon and Peach Extracts, Niacinamide, and Ascorbic Acid, and is designed to detoxify, brighten, and even out the skin in as little as 7 days. Plus, with its hydrating serum formula, this cleanser is guaranteed to clean your skin thoroughly without stripping it dry.

Next, the QUICKFX Glo Smoothies Ultra Brightening Serum. Also formulated with a cocktail of Watermelon and Peach Extracts, Niacinamide, and Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate, this light-as-air, easily absorbed serum doesn’t just brighten the skin—it also aims to help prevent acne and wrinkles over time.

Perhaps the only thing more exciting than the new releases themselves would be their price point. The Glo Smoothies Brightening Serum Cleanser retails at P299 for 100mL, while the Glo Smoothies Ultra Brightening Serum comes in 2 sizes: in 10g for the iconic sachet format, and in 40mL for the full size, priced at PHP109 and P399 respectively. Not bad for products that are 100% made in Korea—what a steal!

The best part: these versatile new releases aren’t just great on their own—in fact, they’re designed to work even better together to help you achieve that glowing, summer glow all year ‘round.

Guests had dinner and drinks at The Lark and were invited to various activities the next day to encourage mindfulness and sustainability, like outdoor yoga and a brand-initiated coastal cleanup led by the QUICKFX brand team, Angeline Agustin, Mari Baretto-Syquia, Frances Jabeguero and Marven Abat, Vice President of The La Union Surf Club. The event provided not just an educational weekend, but one filled with rest and mindfulness not just of oneself but also of the environment as well.

Itching to get glowing with QUICKFX? The new Vita Sunscreen, Super UV Sunspray, and Glo Smoothies products are officially available for you to try! Check them out exclusively in Watsons stores nationwide. Shop the new releases on the Watsons App, as well as on the official Watsons Stores on ShopeeMall and LazMall.

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Bring out a Happier, Healthier, and More Beautiful You With Watsons

There’s no better place to get your health, wellness, and beauty essentials than Watsons! With over 1,000 stores nationwide, and Watsons also offers different ways to shop such as Express Delivery, which lets you have your products delivered at your doorstep within 3 hours, and Click and Collect Express wherein successfully placed orders are verified and prepared within 24 to 48 hours, after which your order will be delivered to your selected Click & Collect store.

Only Watsons can bring out the Happier, Healthier, and More Beautiful You with a wide selection of health and beauty products, and services and the most experienced, knowledgeable, and trustworthy pharmacists and beauty advisors to help you make informed choices.

These Watsons health and beauty partners will help you to navigate the world of health, wellness, and beauty by choosing the right products and services for you and your family.

Whether you’re looking for medicines, vitamins and supplements, and beauty products to complete your makeup and skincare regimen, Watsons has got you covered.

For overall health and wellness

We may already be in a post-pandemic era but you still need to keep your immune system strong so that your body will be equipped to ward off illnesses. For the little ones, get Propan TLC Syrup, which has vitamin C (for immunity), lysine and vitamin B (to help boost the appetite), and vitamin D (to boost growth). For the adults, get Conzace Softgel Capsules which have zinc and vitamins A, C, and E to help build your immunity. Redoxon Effervescent Tablets contain ascorbic acid and zinc to sustain good health.

For sustained energy

If you are into sports or work out every day, you need an extra dose of protection! Watsons Brand offers Vitamin B-Complex Tablets which help in the conversion of food to energy and support numerous normal body processes. Neurobion has vitamins B1+B6+B12 to protect and nourish your nerves. Supraneuron also offers nerve protection so that you’re always ready for action and adventure.

For a good night’s sleep

Good sleep helps improve overall wellbeing. Make sure you’re getting 6-8 hours of sleep at night. Getting a good night’s sleep will prevent chronic long-term health problems. For your sleep needs, Melatonin regulates night and day cycles or sleep-wake cycles. You can also get Puritan’s Pride Melatonin Gummies and Sleepwell Melatonin from Watsons. Nightol also has melatonin to help you get a good night’s sleep.

What are you waiting for? Head to the Watsons app, be a Watsons Club member to enjoy great deals and discounts and start your journey to health and wellness.

Enjoy P100 off when you download the Watsons app through this link http://bit.ly/WatsonsMobileAppTerms and conditions apply.

Visit any of 1000+ Watsons stores nationwide or pick up your orders at your nearest Watsons store in 30 minutes or less via Click & Collect or have them delivered to you in 3 hours through Express Delivery*.

For more information, follow @watsonsph on Instagram, like @WatsonsPH on Facebook, and follow @watsonsphilippines on TikTok.

*Available in select cities only. Delivery fee capped at Php 50 or enjoy free delivery for a min. spend P500. Wait for your order confirmation from the app and via SMS to know when your package will be delivered.  Learn more about Click & Collect and Watsons Express Delivery by visitingwww.watsons.com.ph/shipping-delivery

 

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Top 3 Trending Sunscreens that you should try according to Chesca and Kendra Kramer

The Kramers love the outdoors. Whether they are lounging in their luxurious resort-like family home or spending a weekend at the beach, mother and daughter Chesca and Kendra Kramer enjoy quality bonding moments outdoors.  Their stylish OOTDs are hands down Insta favorites however their fans cannot help but marvel at their healthy glowing skin. It’s amazing how the mother and daughter can maintain their fresh-looking skin even for long hours under the sun.

Their secret? Sunscreen. “ You cannot avoid the harmful UV (ultraviolet) rays, so I never leave the house without sunscreen. Not just any sunscreen it must have really strong SPF (sun protection factor), but at the same time, it should be very light, without the white cast, because I cover it with make-up,” she said.

Having started in the show business at a young age, she immediately knew the importance of following a skincare regimen to maintain her good looks. “ When I was a teenager, my mom always reminded me to take good care of my skin. I believe one can never be too young to have a healthy skincare routine, the earlier you start, the better.”

Having good sunscreen is essential for Chesca, to look youthful and ageless. “I am usually asked what’s the secret for younger-looking skin’ and my answer is always sunscreen and serums. It’s important to use SGS-tested and approved sunscreens to be sure that the ones we use have UV protection and I’m happy that Luxe Organix got our back. My personal favorite is their new Luxe Organix 5-in-1 UV Pro Whitening Serum Sunscreen because it can lighten the skin while preventing melasma, wrinkles, and dark spots.”

Now that she is a mom, Chesca makes sure  her healthy habits are passed on to her daughters. “I always emphasize proper hygiene and that includes taking care of their skin. They watch me when I cleanse, moisturize, and apply serums on my face, they know it’s very important.”

Kendra, her eldest is certainly following in her footsteps. One of the country’s top teen influencers, the 13-year-old is making a name for herself as a young model and athlete. “I get teary-eyed whenever I realize Ate Kendra is a teenager now.  Before we were just talking about your first day in school now, I can’t believe that I’m teaching proper skincare,” she said.

Here are the top 3 trending sunscreen picks of Chesca and Kendra Kramer:

1. Luxe Organix Aqua Daily Sunscreen SPF50 PA+++, Php349

Aqua Daily Sunscreen

Now busy with her own career, Kendra relies on her mom’s recommendations when it comes to health concerns. “She also has sensitive skin, and she needs to use sunscreen regularly. Ate Kendra loves the Luxe Organix Aqua Daily Sunscreen. It is water-based, lightweight, and has no white cast, we even brought it during our last trip to Boracay. “

2. Luxe Organix High Protection Perfecting UV Tint Serum Sunscreen, Php379

 

  • Skincare + sunscreen with 2% niacinamide
  • Color adjusting, Adapts up to 10 skin tones
  • Has light coverage that is buildable and can cover some blemishes

3. Luxe Organix High Protection 5 in 1 UV Pro Whitening Serum Sunscreen, Php399

 

  • Skincare + sunscreen with 2% niacinamide
  • 5 in 1 – UV protection, whitening, acne care, anti-aging, moisturizing
  • Pure Mineral
  • Reef safe

Luxe Organix Aqua Daily Sunscreen  is lightweight, and water-resistant sunscreen with SPF 50 PA+++ for UVA and UVB. It’s perfect for everyday use because it’s quick absorbing, non-greasy, and suitable for sensitive skin. It also contains Aloe Vera extract to keep skin supple and hydrated throughout the day! Available at all Watson’s stores.

#LuxeOrganix #sunscreen #summer #rubyspreciousmoments #rubyasoyph

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Essence of Cleopatra Aromatherapy: How a couple’s love revolutionized aromatherapy

Lloyd and Judith Barran seemed to have it all– a blossoming business, a great marriage, but one must simply know how they came to achieve all of this. There is one word for it: love.

 

A couple’s shared love and passion

 Before they married and had three wonderful children, Lloyd and Judith were in different worlds– almost literally. Lloyd was born in Guyana, South America while Judith first saw the light of the world in Davao, Philippines. Even as a young man, Lloyd did everything with passion and grit. He was a stellar student– up till he entered college at the University of Saskatchewan, he continued his love for science by taking up Pharmacy.

However, science took a break for a while when he went back to Guyana to become a corporate secretary to six companies in the Booker, McConnell Group of Companies. It was a great undertaking, but his love for science still prevailed as he went back to Canada, eventually opening up a retail pharmacy that lasted for 25 years. That was the time when Lloyd met Judith– an encounter like no other.

 

Judith and Lloyd Barran: The couple’s love for aromatherapy and their strong bond has been crucial for the Essence of Cleopatra Aromatherapy, Presenting Cleopatra Luxury Skincare to rise to greater heights.

 

Judith was a Commerce graduate, but she was also keen on discovering and making new paths for herself. She studied interior decorating, and affluent people from Davao would acquire her to decorate their mansions. She followed her heart and married Lloyd in 1992, and moved to Canada a year later. In 2000, She attended Aromatherapy school, and Lloyd followed her the next year. Their love for each other and their interest in aromatherapy brought forth the existence of Essence of Cleopatra Aromatherapy, Presenting Cleopatra Luxury Skincare– a testament of dedication and passion to their craft.

 

Judith is currently focused on marketing its products in Western Canada, preparing for the launch of its product in the fall of 2022.

 

A product of their love and dedication 

The Essence of Cleopatra Aromatherapy, Presenting Cleopatra Luxury Skincare features a wide range of products that seek to enlighten one’s well-being and promote a healthy and invigorated lifestyle as well. Like the name Cleopatra, which originated from Ancient Egypt, they also want their customers to experience beauty in its most refreshing form. They have several products that seek to help people feel naturally better. They have several aromatherapy blends for Muscle & Joint Pain, Cold Sores, Headaches, and Cold & Flu, among others. All of their products are made from 100% essential oils and are used and recommended by doctors and dermatologists alike.

During the pandemic, they have also created their skincare line, Cleopatra Luxury Skincare. It features a variety of luxury serums–the Scar and Stretch Mark serum, the Youth Serum Elixir, and the Acne Blend. Customers from all over the world have been raving about it, as it enhances their youthful beauty and nourishes the skin!

On to greater heights

 Despite all the odds, the couple’s love for aromatherapy and their strong bond has been crucial for the Essence of Cleopatra Aromatherapy, Presenting Cleopatra Luxury Skincare to rise to greater heights. Their partnership, sense of duty, and love for each other have helped them grow together and as individuals. In turn, the Essence of Cleopatra Aromatherapy is now growing and thriving, never backing down.

 

Lloyd and Judith are now hand in hand in managing their business, which has also helped people from all around the world discover what it takes to take their health and beauty to a higher level. Judith is currently focused on marketing its products in Western Canada, preparing for the launch of its product in the fall of 2022. One thing is for sure– their love for aromatherapy and each other will never waver, much like the Essence of Cleopatra Aromatherapy’s success.

For more information, visit www.essenceofcleopatra.com.

 

#EssenceofCleopatra #luxuryskincare #LloydandJudithBarran #AlbertaCanada #rubyspreciousmoments #rubyasoyph

 

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These Filipina sisters are giving the beauty industry a brighter complexion

Get to know these Filipina entrepreneurs who are transforming lives with their awesome beauty products!

With the pandemic entering the world last 2020, a lot of lives were challenged. People had to live with the new normal, skipping some of the things that were usually so accessible in exchange for safety from the virus. Aside from that, livelihoods and businesses were also drastically affected because of the overall impact that the virus had on the lifestyles of people. One such industry is the beauty industry because now, people had limited access to its services and products, as well as a smaller budget.

In the case of these two local beauty brands, we see proof that despite the challenges the businesses might face, a brand can still make it through with hard work, the right intentions, and maybe, a little bit of luck.

Dear Face:  Affordable and available for everyone

One such brand is Dear Face. Launched in November 2020, the brand started small with only two skincare sets, a facial wash, and a serum. During the height of the pandemic, its CEO and founder, Ma. Jonalyn Sison-Ramos identified two major problems that people were faced with: (1) lack of source of income due to the economic effects of the global lockdown and (2) lack of self-care due to isolation and quarantine. These are the main reasons why Dear Face was born as well as the driving force of its mission and purpose. The company is dedicated to empowering people by providing a main source of income through its distributorship program. It also aims to give people a form of self-care with its wide range of effective supplements and skin care products that are affordable and available to everyone.

Since its inception, the brand has gained impressive momentum, with over 1500 local and international distributors in countries like the United States of America, Australia, United Arab Emirates, Brunei, United Kingdom, etc. Some of you may know their TikTok famous product — the Drunk Skin, which has sold more than 250,000 bottles to date. With the rate things are going for Dear Face, there’s no denying that this young brand’s current success is only the beginning!

Skinpotions’ magical touch

Another brand with a magical touch is Skinpotions. It was founded in 2013 by sisters Ma. Jonalyn Sison-Ramos, a registered nurse by profession, and Ma. Aileen Sison-Pacheco, a former international flight attendant. Interestingly, their interest started because Jonalyn struggled with teenage acne and her journey to finding products that worked on her skin. Apart from this, both share a common passion for helping people transform their lives and feel better about themselves through skincare and makeup.

Ma. Aileen Sison-Pacheco and Ma. Jonalyn Sison-Ramos.

Skinpotions started reaching its consumers through online selling platforms. It introduced cost-effective products in varieties of soap, lotion, face cream, and serum, then eventually expanded its selection, adding makeup and cosmetics to its product line. Only two years later, the brand grew to have more than 100 local distributors and also some from countries abroad such as the USA, Italy, Japan, UAE, and Australia. The company has also joined several shopping bazaars and collaboration stores to reach more consumers.

With the demand for products rapidly increasing around the country, especially in provinces, Skinpotions partnered with Francorp Philippines and opened its doors to franchising. The brand then became a duly member of the Philippine Franchise Association and was able to open several franchise stores, expanding its scope in Luzon and Visayas.  Spreading its wings even further, its CEO, Ma. Jonalyn Sison-Ramos won the 2018 Nextgen in Franchising of the International Franchise Association in Phoenix, Arizona USA.

The following year, Skinpotions collaborated with The Walt Disney Co. Philippines to launch a selection of makeup products for Disney’s live-action remake of the movie, Aladdin. Like in the movie theme song – A Whole New World, this move was truly a shining, shimmering, and splendid one for the brand.  Its block screening, attended by known influencers and vloggers in the country, was one of the many achievements this venture brought the company.

Skinpotions currently has over a hundred and seventy-eight thousand followers on Facebook, a reflection of its rising popularity as well as the lives it has changed through its products.

It’s inspiring to see these young Filipina entrepreneurs thrive while transforming the lives of their products’ users as well as their business partners. If you’re looking for a new beauty product to try, why not check these brands out?

 

Featured photo: Ma. Aileen Sison-Pacheco and Ma. Jonalyn Sison-Ramos

#DearFace #Skinpotions #filipinaentrepreneurs #beautybrands #rubyspreciousmoments #rubyasoyph

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OMO! White now available at Robinsons!

My friend’s skin has been breaking out — call it maskne. But this time, she relates, has been the worst her skin has gone. She tried so many skincare brands that promised to address her concern, but none that saved it the way OMO! White did with just simple strokes of cotton-ball applied toner on my face.

Wondering what she used? Omo! White’s AcneClear Toner

Clear, plump, Korean-quality, glowing skin has been made achievable by OMO! White. Nothing beats a good night’s rest and getting your dose of hydration daily. But skincare-wise, for less than the price of a plane ticket to Korea, OMO! White has got you covered so you can get that porcelain Korean-like skin.

Slang for “Oh My Goodness!” – OMO’s complete line of custom per skin-type toners will have your “Oppas” instantly raving! And it’s not just for the ladies, it’s for everyone!

Each OMO! product is formulated for a specific skin type. Whether you sport a normal, oily, acne-prone, or combination surface, no translation or subtitles necessary – OMO understands!

For Oily and Acne-Prone Skin OMO! White’s Acne Clear

With acne-busting ingredients such as Niacinamide, AHAs – Glycolic acid, Lactic acid, and CICA (Centella Asiatica)— the Acne Clear White Toner is perfect for those with oily and acne-prone skin. This gentle facial toner can help you achieve clearer skin, making you less prone to breakouts. It also helps soothe and calm irritated skin. And this is exactly the toner that helped clear my breakout skin. I heard it’s also their bestselling variant.

Intense Cleanse Toner— for Normal to Combination Skin

OMO! White’s Intense Cleanse White Toner mildly exfoliates and hydrates your skin with every quick swipe! This toner is supercharged with Activated Charcoal, Salicylic acid (BHA), Allantoin, and Alpha Arbutin, which lightens dark spots, gets rid of whiteheads and blackheads, as well as softens and re-energizes your skin— just in time for your close-up.

For Normal Skin, Try OMO! White’s Ooh-La-Light White Toner

Make them say…nothing because they’ll be speechless when they see your fresh and glowing skin!

Applicable for Normal, Dry, or Sensitive skin, OMO! White’s Ooh-la-Light White Toner has a fast-absorbent lightweight formula that gives maximum hydration and mildly exfoliates for that naturally youthful glow. It is scientifically mixed with Lactic Acid (AHA), Glutathione, CICA (Centella Asiatica), and Alpha Arbutin— ingredients balanced for radiance and gentleness.

So what are you waiting for? Lock in that K-glow for an affordable price with OMO! Available at your nearest Robinson’s Department Store, Robinson’s Supermarket, and Robinson’s Easymarts.

#OmoWhite #toners #Kglow #Robinsons #rubyspreciousmoments #rubyasoyph

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How to look like a beauty queen

The ageless Gloria Diaz tells us her beauty regimen to maintain that Miss Universe look. She believes in the old adage that “you are as old as you look and feel, you are the age you are.”

 

Miss Universe 1969 Gloria Diaz has retained that Miss Universe look after all these years. She conducts herself with flair and elan.

Miss Universe 1969 Gloria Diaz, who appeared as a guest star on Netflix’s hit series “Insatiable” and portrayed a character based on herself, has retained that Miss Universe look after all these years. Photo courtesy of Netflix.

Gloria believes in the old adage that “you are as old as you look and feel, you are the age you are.” What keeps her radiant is maintaining a lifestyle of moderation, meaning, not too much alcohol, not too much late night-outs, and adhering to the saying, “early to bed, early to rise.”

Just like other figure-conscious women, she stays fit by engaging in constant exercise and watching her diet. Every day she goes to the gym to flex some muscles and from time to time undergo a massage treatment to lessen the pain and stiffness of her body.

She doesn’t really follow any special diet, although she chooses to eat more fruits and vegetables. “Quite often, I also eat junk foods,” she admitted from the previous interview. She takes care of her hair by using fewer chemicals like hair spray and other similar stuff.

One of her stunning assets is her almost flawless skin. She scrubs her body with a loofah (a rough sponge) and sometimes had it done in the parlor. Then she applies lotion to her skin. But most importantly, she says, is to take lots of vitamins and calcium.

For her face, she makes sure that it’s clean before she goes to bed. “I only use heavy makeup when I’m shooting or taping. You can’t help that. Otherwise, I just apply a little bit of eye makeup and lipstick,” she tells.

Gloria Diaz in her winning moments as Miss Universe. Photos courtesy of philippineone.com

“It was worth a try,” she says of her experience in winning a Miss Universe title. “You must enter into it with an open mind that it’s not the be-all and end-all if you win or not win. Life goes on, and there can only be one winner. Fortunately, I came out on top.”

(Based on the exclusive interview in the old Mirror Weekly magazine by the same author)

Featured photo courtesy of gloria.diaz 69 on Instagram

#throwbackseries #waybackwednesday #upcloseandpersonal #beautyqueen #gloriadiaz #preciousmoments #rubyasoyph

 

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Doing Good for the Oceans

As part of its Sustainability Program, Watsons Philippines has entered a collaboration with Plastic Bank to help reduce plastic pollution and alleviate poverty by creating livelihood.

Plastic waste is a big problem for the environment and humanity in general: Every minute, one garbage truck of plastic is dumped into the ocean. If this continues unabated, there will be more plastic than fish in the oceans in 30 years. Sadly, the Philippines is one of the top 3 contributors to this plastic problem.

Sustainability has always been part of the Watsons DNA. Recognizing that the ocean stores a quarter of CO2 from the atmosphere and up to 93.4% of heat caused by the greenhouse effect, Watsons is committed to reducing the overall impact of its own brand plastic packaging so that it may contribute to ocean protection.

The A.S. Watsons Group has banned the use of microplastics in its own brand of rinse-off cosmetics or personal care products since 2014. By the end of 2019, this ban has been extended to all brands so no rinse-off cosmetics or personal care products from any brand are sold at any Watsons stores.

Watsons Philippines offers its customers four Sustainable Choices: Clean Beauty (mindfully created products without “unwanted” ingredients), Refill and Reduce (refilling bottles and reusing containers), Better Ingredients, and Better Packaging.

Through its Impact Program Collaboration with Plastic Bank, the health, wellness, and beauty retailer will continue to Do Good for the Oceans by committing to the prevention of 50,000 kg of plastic bottles from entering the world’s oceans – the equivalent of 2.5 million bottles over the first 12 months.

“At the heart of Look Good, Feel Great is Do Good. Watsons has always been at the forefront of sustainability and this collaboration with Plastic Bank only further reinforces our commitment to helping make this world a better place,” said Viki Encarnacion, Watsons PR and Sustainability Director.

Plastic Bank Philippines

“We are happy to team up with Watsons Philippines – a company that shares our vision on creating a regenerative economy. This collaboration showcases our unified goal of stopping ocean plastic while creating more opportunities for people living in vulnerable coastal communities,” said David Katz, Founder, and CEO of Plastic Bank.

 #WatsonsPH #DoGood #DoTogether #LookGoodDoGoodFeelGreat #rubyspreciousmoments #rubyasoyph

 

 

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Haircare routines the vegan way!

Hair has an attitude and identity.  It tells a powerful story about who you are. This is why it’s so important to keep it in root-to-tip shape. Luckily The Body Shop’s new vegan haircare routines are here to help your hair look and feel as powerful as you, so you can keep telling your story, your way.

At a time when an environmentally conscious and friendly body, face, and hair products are on the rise, vegan products provide a natural source of nourishment made from plants and minerals coupled with safe and tested ingredients. They contain no harmful chemicals, and if you have sensitive skin they’re just perfect for you. And sustainable for you and the environment.

What makes The Body Shop’s new haircare routines so powerful is that they’re all made with Vegan Silk Protein, a 100% plant-based protein, which cleverly replicates the chemical structure of natural silk produced by the common European garden spider. But The Body Shop’s is fully plant-based –  and ALL The Body Shop’s haircare is now registered by the Vegan Society, so, no spiders or silkworms were harmed, used, or disturbed to obtain it.  Plus, all haircare is now made with (at least!) 90% ingredients of natural origin.

Brighten up your barnet with The Body Shop’s new vegan Moringa Haircare routine that restores dull hair’s radiance and shine, and protects hair from daily pollution. Made with Community Fair Trade moringa seed oil and extract from Rwanda and Vegan Silk Protein. Bottles and tubs are made from 100% recycled plastic.

The Body Shop’s new haircare routines –  Tea Tree and Moringa – are designed to improve the appearance of damaged hair, so they literally help repair the hair follicle from the inside out.

Get fresh and clean locks for longer with the new Tea Tree haircare routine –  Tea Tree Purifying and Balancing Shampoo, Conditioner, and Hair & Scalp Scrub – that purifies and balances oily hair and scalps. Made with organically-grown Community Fair Trade tea tree oil from Kenya and Vegan Silk Protein – this routine also helps eliminate build-up, leaving hair feeling purified and refreshed without stripping its natural moisture.

The Body Shop’s new vegan Tea Tree haircare line purifies and balances oily hair and scalp made with organically-grown Community Fair Trade tea tree oil from Kenya and Vegan Silk Protein. Bottles and tubs are made from 100% recycled plastic.

The new Moringa Haircare, on the other hand, brightens up your barnet.  Get healthier-feeling, shinier hair and help protect it from daily pollution.  Made with Community Fair Trade moringa seed oil and extract from Rwanda and Vegan Silk Protein.   This routine, which includes the Moringa Shine and Protection Shampoo, Conditioner, and Hair Mist, visibly restores dull hair’s radiance and shine.  Expect softer, smoother, and healthier-looking hair that smells fragrantly floral.

The Body Shop’s new haircare bottles and tubs are made from 100% recycled plastic, including Community Fair Trade recycled plastic collected off the streets of Bengaluru, India.

Give your hair these vegan haircare treats and power you like never before with The Body Shop’s new Tea Tree and Moringa Haircare Routines.  Visit their online store 24/7, add to cart, and check out any time of the day at www.thebodyshop. The Body Shop’s cruelty-free and vegan products are also available in The Body Shop stores, Call & Deliver, Lazada, Shopee, and ShopSM. The Body Shop now accepts SM Advantage Card for points earning and redemption, SM and Sodexo premium pass in all The Body Shop stores nationwide.

About The Body Shop

The Body Shop was founded in 1976 by Dame Anita Roddick in Little Hampton, England. The beauty brand pioneered corporate activism and was built on a philosophy that business can be a force for good. With its brand expression, Beauty with Heart, the company continues to be focused on five core values: Against Animal Testing, Support Community Fair Trade, Activate Self Esteem, Defend Human Rights and Protect The Planet.

All products are created using the finest ingredients sourced from the four corners of the globe, which are not tested on animals and are 100% vegetarian. The Body Shop has been in the Philippine market for twenty-five years with over 60 strategically located stores nationwide.

 #veganhaircare #TheBodyShop #natural #rubyspreciousmoments #rubyasoyph

 

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The trauma of scars and finding a homecare solution

Advance your skincare regimen with these LANBENA essentials on Shopee’s 8.8 Mega Flash Sale!

The presence of scars in our skin is definitely not a pretty sight. It left you a certain trauma of the incident that caused it. As a matter of fact, I have a personal trauma of scars. After I gave birth to my daughter 17 years ago, I was faced with and am still facing a dilemma on how to eliminate the unwanted and unsightly postoperative scars and stretch marks from my cesarean delivery. I have tried some products but to no avail (although the marks have lightened as time goes by).

Skin with scars. Courtesy: Karolina Grabowska on pexels

Recently, I was introduced to these promising products that address the removal of scars in the form of gel-cream and serum. The brand is called LANBENA – it carries three products — LANBENA TCM Scar and Acne Removal Ointment, LANBENA Scar Removal Stretch Marks Serum, and LANBENA Vitamin C Whitening Serum Moisturizer Remove Freckle Speckle Fade Dark Spots Anti-Aging Skincare.

The reviews have been very favorable, with high product ratings and online purchases, so I decided to give it a try. These products fit into my personal homecare and skincare regimen, particularly in this time of stay-at-home and work-from-home setup due to the prevailing quarantine restrictions.

Another thing is that you can conveniently buy the products online on Shopee’s 8.8 Mega Flash Sale! You can be assured of the lowest prices guaranteed and from legitimate stores. Hurry! Check it out!

The products are good for women, skincare enthusiasts, with an age range from 20 years old to 40 years old up; and are also suitable for various skin types.

Let me share with you the attributes of the products:

  •  LANBENA Scar Remover Gel Cream Acne Treatment Whitening Moisturizer Serum Skin Care 30g

The LANBENA TCM Scar and Acne Removal Ointment is a scar and acne removal gel that works to fade scars caused by surgery, wounds, acne, and burns. It can also be used to treat stretch marks and skin redness. This ointment is formulated with niacinamide, purslane extract, and traditional Chinese medicine (TCM).

 

HOW TO USE:

1. Cleanse scarred skin with clean water
2. Apply the product clockwise to the affected area
3. Rub until fully absorbed
4. According to the size of the scar, apply a proper amount of scar gel to the affected area and gently massage until completely absorbed
5. Apply once every 3-4 hours a day. For optimal results, re-apply on the most affected areas.

  •  LANBENA Scar Removal Serum Stretch Marks Acne Treatment Shrink Pores Whitening Cream Skin Care 20ml

The LANBENA Scar Removal Stretch Marks Serum is formulated with plant extracts and Vitamin E to smoothen, soften, and improve the appearance of scars associated with skin trauma, surgery, wounds, and burns.

 HOW TO USE:
Apply the product to the scar treatment area 2 to 3 times a day.

  • LANBENA Vitamin C Whitening Serum Moisturizer Remove Freckle Speckle Fade Dark Spots Anti-Aging Skincare 15ml

This product has efficient whitening and freckle removing properties, making it capable of brightening and moisturizing the skin, and removing stains and freckles.

HOW TO USE:

1. Cleanse the face, apply VC essence liquid
2. Reapply it to the positions exposed to fine lines
3. Gently apply from the bottom up, and inside to outside with finger pulps
4. Gently massage the face with the palm for a better absorption

Testimonials

A satisfied user of LANBENA Scar Removal Serum Stretch Marks Acne Treatment Shrink Pores Whitening Cream Skin Care has purchased the products online five times already and never gets disappointed.

She shared that the product has excellent quality, is well-packaged, and is effective to her, especially for the treatment of her 10-year-old scars. In fact, her sister is also using the product. She will definitely order again.

After only three days of using the LANBENA Vitamin C Whitening Serum Moisturizer Remove Freckle Speckle Fade Dark Spots Anti-Aging Skincare, another happy user has immediately seen the “good effects” on his skin. He will surely order again.

For another contented user of LANBENA Scar Remover Gel Cream Acne Treatment Whitening Moisturizer Serum Skin Care, he said “nothing beats Lanbena. You can see the results in just a couple of weeks. You just have to be patient because it’s not like magic that you will see the effect in just one day of using it.”

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Choosing and using a product for your skincare routine doesn’t have the same results for everyone. But once you found what’s suited for you, it’s like ending your long journey of eliminating that “scars” within you.

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