April 28, 2019
I have an oily and acne-prone skin so I'm always on the lookout for what skincare routine suits me best. One of the options would be doing a facial but haven't tried before because, as what I've heard from almost everyone, it's painful.
But because in this day and age, tiis-ganda is life, I have to do it to take good care of my skin. And there, I had my very first facial experience at Skin House Beauty and Laser Clinic.
When I entered their clinic, I was amused at their chic, cozy, homey and welcoming interior. I felt at ease already and that's when I knew I was in good hands.
Okay, so let's talk about the treatment. First, they cleansed my face and massaged it for minutes. They then left me and have my face steamed to open my pores for the real deal here—extracting the blackheads and whiteheads.
That's when the pain started. It hurts while pricking, squeezing and extracting the blackheads and whiteheads. But the pain is bearable and I didn't cry. Okay, I'm telling you this because most people I know who are facial regulars said the process will make you cry. Perhaps, Ate Jen, who did my facial have gentle and light hands.
Part of the treatment also was the Diamond Peel and 24 Karat Gold Mask. For the diamond peel, the treatment will deeply cleanse and exfoliate your skin. This is pain-free!
And my most favorite part of the whole facial experience was the 24K gold mask! I felt so relaxed the whole time, during and after the mask experience.
The results won't show yet after the first session but trust me, after the whole process this day, I felt like I have a smooth skin and all the dirt from years were gone.
So will I come back at Skin House? Definitely!
You may visit them at 2/F 8006 Pioneer Centre, Corner United St., Brgy. Kapitolyo, Pasig. They also have a branch at Quezon City.
April 21, 2019
If you want to add a pop of color and make femininity your style, pastel is a great choice. From blush pinks and sorbet blues to anything soft hues, wearing pastels give lightness and elegance to any look. Timeless pastel clothes are a great investment since they will never go out of style.
If you want to cop a pastel OOTD, I've rounded up three (3) ways on how to wear pastels.
Monochrome
Choose one color and stick with it. But make sure to not overdo it.
Mix Pastels in One
Pastels go well with other pastels. Wearing two or more pastel colors at the same time will establish a calm, warm, and relaxed look. Here, aside from my pastel pink dress, I used a blush pink bag from Kate Spade and a pair of nude heels. This is the right way on how to wear pastels.
Mix a Bold Color
If you aren’t prepared to go full out with a pastel OOTD, mix small pops of color into your attire. In this case, I wore a pair of teal flower earrings from Make Me Blush. It gives a subtle edge and bold statement to your outfit.
Dress and Heels from Jellybean | Bag from Kate Spade | Earrings from Make Me Blush
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April 6, 2019
It's officially summer and what better way to spend it than to chilla at the beach? But wait, before you head out and bake yourself under the sun, be sure to protect your precious skin, girl.
Sure some of us love to get those tan lines. They look sexy, I know but basking yourself out there without any protection leaves your skin and health at risk! So make sure to apply the right sunscreen.
Recently, I discovered the newest addition to the Belo SunExpert Essentials—the Whitening Sunscreen—through Sample Room PH, which by the way has the nicest items!
So, let's get through this product.
What it promises
- Niacinamide and Brightening Essence lighten skin tone with regular usage.
- SPF 50 and PA++ ensure broad spectrum protection against harmful UV rays.
- Cell Protect strengthens skin’s defense against premature skin aging.
- Non-sticky and lightweight. Water resistant. Works as soon as you apply it.
- Paraben-free. Non-comedogenic. Hypoallergenic. Dermatologist-tested.
Impressions
- True to its promise, the Belo SunExpert Sunscreen is non-sticky and lightweight. I've been using the same brand of sunscreen for the longest time because it gives me what I'm looking for but now, I think Belo is giving my trusted brand a run for their money.
- It works like magic! When I went to the beach at 3pm, I forgot to apply sunscreen before heading out. I used the sunscreen 15 minutes before dipping into the water and after hours of soaking myself under the sun, lo and behold, uneven skin tone is nowhere to be found.
- Though after using this for a week, I haven't seen any whitening results, yet.
- But all in all, I would still recommend it.
- Rating: 9/10
April 1, 2019
I've always wondered what it's like to use lip and cheek tints. To be honest, the first time I've heard of it, I wasn't a fan already. To me, why would I put sticky pigment on my face and lips?
But now, I understand what the hype is all about. It's really convenient to have one item that you could use for your pout, cheek and lids which makes my primping routine super easy! Thanks to Glitter PH that sent me this package with all the good stuff a beauty junkie could ask for.
They gave me six (6) different Vain Stain cosmetics products.
On these photos, I used the matte eyebrow set in Coffee shade and
Girl Next Door lip and cheek subtle tint.
Shades:
Caramel
Coffee
Shades:
Boss Lady
Down to Earth
Girl Next Door
Keeper
Spontaneous
Tough Cookie
THOUGHTS:
- Far from what I thought of tints, Vain Stain's items feel lightweight on the cheeks and pout.
- The tints last longer than I thought. I used the lip and cheek subtle tint for a shoot at around 7am and even when I got to the beach at 4pm, I noticed that it did not fade. The tint looked more natural.
- The eyebrow set is okay but kinda sticky compared to other brands I've used.
- The makeup setting spray works but I don't like its super sweet and overpowering scent.
- I love their packaging! By looking at it, you would think Vain Stain is expensive because of their oh-so-nice packaging!
- The price is very affordable!
- All in all, I'm gonna rate Vain Stain products with a score of 7/10
March 16, 2019
If you're someone who is already thinking of taking a leap of faith into the world of business or someone who already did and just want to learn more about the industry, I bet the Franchise Asia 2019 is for you.
Philippine Franchise Association brings to Manila the biggest international franchise expo in Asia. It will be held at SMX Convention Center in Pasay on March 29-31, 2019.
Franchise Asia Philippines 2019 will be presented with two themes, “Growing Businesses, Building Legacies” for the Conference and “Be the Boss” for the Expo.
What You'll Gain from the Expo:
- You'll meet over 70 local and international experts and over 1,000 franchise experts, owners and managers at the Franchise Asia Conference.
- How to franchise your business
- How to invest in the right franchise
- How much capital you'll need to prepare
- Inspiration from business owners, franchisees and celebrity-entrepreneurs
PFA Executives from left to right: Chris Lim, Director for ASEAN and Special Projects, Richard Sanz, president and Director for Ways and Means, Sherill Quintana, Director for MSME Development and Homegrown Franchises (Non-Food), Dr. Alan Escalona, Chairman and Director for Innovation and Fred Moreno, Director for NCR
And speaking of celebrity-entrepreneurs, the PFA will bring three (3) celebrities who have their own business company and franchise— Rissa Mananquil-Trillo, co-founder and Chief Brand Officer of Happy Skin, Enchong Dess, franchisee of Peri-Peri Charcoal Chicken and Sauce Bar and Bea Soriano Dee, Operations Director of Sunnies Studios and Sunnies Face. They will share valuable insights and experiences on taking the road to entrepreneurship.
"With a high success rate, franchising proven itself to be a reliable model for embarking on a business even for newbie entrepreneurs," says PFA President and Bibingkinitan founder Richard Sanz.
For more information, visit www.pfa.org, www.franchiseasia.com, or www.facebook.com/franchiseasiaph. You may also contact the PFA secretariat at (632) 687-0365 to 67 or email pfa@pfa.org.ph.
February 23, 2019 Siargao Island, Philippines
When at the beach, you'll see two kinds of person: the one who loves splashing around in the waves and the one who loves to sip a smoothie while reading a good book under the sun.
Whichever you are, one thing's for sure—beach days are the best days, as they say. And you know what's even better? The right beach ootd for the 'gram. And by "right ootd," I mean wearing something over your swimsuit without looking overdressed at the island.
In this article, I'm going to let you in on secrets on how to be instagram-ready at the beach!
If you don't plan on swimming and your goal is to just snap a great photo, then you just need three (3) things to be Instagram-ready at the beach.
1. A CUTE BIKINI TOP
Who says swimsuits are for the water only? Sometimes, okay most of the time, it's meant for the corner of the beach under the shades of the palm trees.
2. MATCHING BOTTOMS
So you have the top already, now its time to look for the perfect bottom to pair it with. Here, I wore a white tennis skirt to look more casual and sporty. Aside from a skirt, you could also pair your bikini top with a high-waisted trousers.
3. ACCESSORIES
Add some interest by wearing the right accessories. Here I wore a pair of large gold hoops, dainty layered necklaces and a silk scarf.
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February 2, 2019 Siargao Island, Philippines
And I want you know that.
You deserve someone who sees your value, a person who knows your worth and reaches your standards no matter how high they are. You deserve a person who listens to you; to your little silly stories and remember even the smallest details you mention.
You deserve someone who compromises with you; a person who can meet you halfway.
You deserve a person who will give you the time and affection you crave. Someone who will hold your hand, pull you and give the warmest hug ever and kiss you on the forehead. Also, a person who treats you with respect even during the most intense fights, who wouldn't insult you or call you names.
You deserve all the clarity you need, someone who wouldn't send mixed signals that will confuse you because if that person is the right one, he will let you know.
You deserve a person who cares, a person who will treat you like a princess. Someone who will go their way just to pick you up or drive you home even in the most inconvenient time.
You deserve nothing but the best because you are worth it.
This set was taken at Guyam Island in Siargao, one of the calmest and beautiful islands I've been to. Whenever I'm traveling to a new place, I always make it a point that one of the outfits I'll wear should be pink, hence, ending with the swimsuit I'm wearing here.
I've never been the one who always follow the "fashion rules." I wear whatever makes me happy and that includes my favorite color, pink. My favorite color never fails to brighten my day and make me feel like the most joyful version of myself, whether I’m wearing an all-pink look or incorporating just a touch of it into an outfit.
The next time I post, I'll be sharing some of the good places to explore in Siargao. Be sure to keep updated here and on my other social media accounts! ;)
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January 16, 2019
Lung cancer remains the Philippines’ number one cause of cancer deaths among men and number three among women (Philippine Council for Health Research and Development), no thanks to smoking.
Around 80%–90% of lung cancer incidences are smoking-related. It is encouraged to avoid cigarette smoking to prevent acquiring the disease.
But what if the cancer is already there?
This is what happened to the father of TV and media personality Diego Castro that prompted him to become an ambassador of the multi-stakeholder movement, Hope from Within: Test, Talk, and Take Action – a lung cancer awareness, education, and prevention campaign.
Diego’s father, renowned broadcast anchor Angelo Castro Jr., passed away from lung cancer in 2012 after having been diagnosed just four years earlier. “He began smoking when he was 10 years old,” revealed Diego. “But he had already quit around 10 years prior to his diagnosis.”
As with many lung cancer patients, persistent cough was what led the elder Castro to the doctor. After having been diagnosed, he initially sought alternative treatments and remained in relatively good health despite having been given an initial prognosis of only a few months to live.
Angelo eventually submitted to medical doctors and underwent chemotherapy for up to two years. The disease, however, had progressed which led to his eventual death.
This story is much more common than we may imagine. Lung cancer develops without signs or symptoms, so in the early stages when it is most treatable, the disease often goes undetected.
LUNG CANCER SCREENING
Specifically, for lung cancer, those at high risk need to get screened so that the disease can be addressed immediately, according to Dr. Ivy de Dios, oncology medical adviser of global biopharmaceutical company MSD in the Philippines. “Any persistent cough should be looked into,” she added.
The American Cancer Society recommends yearly lung cancer screening to people aged 55 to 74 years old, who have smoked 1 pack per day for 30 years or 2 packs a day for 15 years, and whose last cigarette was smoked less than 15 years ago.
The recommended first step in lung cancer screening is a low-dose computed tomography (CT) scan. X-ray may still be used in some places, but CT scans are much better at detecting developing cancer tumors and provide the best benefit towards cancer survival. You can get a CT scan in Wayne, NJ and so many parts of USA as the country has advanced technology that can help you detect tumors. Any mass identified for biopsy will then be analyzed by a pathologist for particular proteins.
If cancer is confirmed, the doctor can begin treatment, either through surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, or a combination of these treatment approaches.
ADVANCES IN LUNG CANCER TREATMENT
But these days, the pathologist can do much more than just say whether it is cancer. The pathologist can actually describe the specific characteristics of the cancer cells to allow doctors to customize treatment even more.
By identifying whether this particular lung cancer comes with a certain gene mutation or a specific protein proliferation, trailblazing cancer treatments such as targeted immunotherapy become possible. These treatments drastically increase the patient’s chance of going into remission with fewer adverse events than, say, a standard chemotherapy regimen.
Targeted therapies are also available for patients with mutated EGFR or ALK genes.
An example of medication used for targeted immunotherapy is pembrolizumab which is used as first-line treatment for late-stage non–small-cell lung cancer that has a protein called PD-L1 (programmed death ligand) and no abnormal EGFR (epidermal growth factor receptor) or ALK (anaplastic lymphoma kinase) genes.
“In order to benefit from the innovation of immunotherapy and other targeted therapies, particularly for certain types of advanced lung cancer, it is important that it is administered as early as possible upon the onset of the disease,” explained Dr. de Dios. “That is why we are particularly urging people to get screened right away. This is the best weapon to protect ourselves from the burden of the disease at its late stages.”
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