We may not be aware that we are unknowingly putting harmful chemicals on our hair thus resulting to general conditions such as migraine, nausea and skin rashes. The symptoms may be quickly attributed to stress but if you look closer to that hair product you’re using, you’ll be surprise to find the culprit.
Popularity does not equate to safety, some popular brands sold in the market are loaded with mildly toxic chemicals that may be harmful in prolonged use.
Novuhair, Nature’s answer to hair loss, gives you the lowdown on these chemicals to help you with your choices.
Myth: Shampoo must produce lots of lather in order to properly clean your hair.
Truth: Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) is a compound that helps shampoo and other cleaning product in producing foam and bubbles. Though it may effectively remove hair build-up, it can also strip off essential oils that is needed to keep your hair healthy.
Myth: Parabens has an anti-bacterial compound benefits that outweighs the harm.
Truth: Parabens are basically used to prolong the shelf life of hair and cosmetic products mostly for its antibacterial purpose. Symptoms that are related to over exposure to parabens are Atopic Dermatitis and Rosacea. Further studies also show that use of products with parabens accelerate skin damage and aging related to sun exposure.
Myth: My hair smells terrific! I love the perfume scent on my hair product.
Truth: A nice whiff of perfume might not be harmful but the fragrance that is mixed in your hair product might have come from harmful substances from highly toxic ingredients which can lead to Allergic reactions and mood swings. That perfume is better off somewhere else.
Myth: Hair products that promise straightening and smoothening effect use non-toxic Sodium Hydroxymethylglycinate as a natural preservative.
Truth: Sodium Hydroxymethylglycinate is a substance used in making your hair soft and bouncy, although it is considered natural preservative, also releases formaldehyde which can lead to skin and eye irritations. Prolonged use may also affect your immune system.
Use of some of these chemicals combined may also result to hair loss and other hair problems, thus, it is important to be an informed consumer. A lot of new products have saturated the market hence, read the labels for fine prints before buying.
Novuhair, nature’s answer to hair loss is made of 19 Natural ingredients which includes herbal components such as moringa oleifera, panax ginseng, virgin coconut oil and the natural essences of rosemary and peppermint. Novuhair nourishes the scalp and hair by increasing the flow of nutrients and improving blood circulation to the scalp. Novuhair also helps hydrate the scalp, maintain the hair’s natural luster and prevent early hair graying, hair dryness and itching.
Novuhair Topical Scalp Lotion, Shampoo and Conditioner are available in all Mercury Drug Stores and other leading drug stores nationwide. For more information visit www.novuhair.com, like the brand’s official Facebook Page at Novuhair Official, follow it on Twitter at @NovuhairNatural and on Instagram @novuhairofficial. You may also call the Novuhair hotlines at 4136570 and 09228830575 and order online at Lazada and regaloservice.com.
Have you ever been to a place that takes you back in time yet maintains that modern-day sensibility? I was in awe as I was welcomed by the well decorated Christmas themed entrance of The Legend Villas when I got off the car. Last October 29, 2016 I attended the first ever Blogger Affiliate Get-Together organized by Travel Book at The Legend Villas.
What is the Legend Villas
The Legend Villas is a Filipino owned hotel located at the intersection of Pioneer and Madison street in Mandaluyong. This hotel is hard to miss with its exquisite Old- World charm that can truly be compared to Vigan’s well-preserved Spanish town. In the heart of a busy metro you will surely be enticed to walk in and indulge yourself into the hotels amenities and services. It might give you a vibe that you just walked into a movie set as Legend villas is elegantly designed with fine wood, sparkling Venetian glass-framed mirrors, polished barandillas in a gently curved staircase and a cozy gallinera in a quiet corner.
The Legend villas offers more than just services for recreation but also for business as well as it houses meeting rooms that can fit 25 to 200 guests fully packed with high-quality audio-visual equipment and you will also be at ease knowing that their event coordinator’s are highly trained F&B staff.
Meetings and Banquet Rooms
Banahaw
The first room we toured in was the banahaw hall which is 248 sqm that can accommodate up to 150 banquet guest and 120 for classroom. This hall can be used for weddings and debut as it is adorned by a classic chandelier and a wide area for the stage. The wall on the stage is a classic black and white with an intricate pattern. Legend villas also offers themed signature celebration that is fit for any occasion. I will list down below some of the parties that the legend villas already organized.
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Raja
The second room that we went to was the Raja, 142 sqm but it can be divided into 3 rooms that is measuring 47 sqm each. The wood design of the room and the intricate carvings on the ceiling was definitely majestic. This room can accommodate 36 pax per room banquet style and 96 as a whole.
Kulintang
Kulintang is a small room that is 41 sqm and can accommodate 24 pax banquet style and 24 classroom. This one is perfect for small meetings or get together. The floral padded wall gives privacy to the guest.
Del Pilar
Del Pilar is the room we stayed in when we participated with travel books festivities. The room is 66 sqm and can accommodate 60 pax banquet style and 45 pax classroom style. The room is nice and cozy and we were able to move around without any restriction. The activities that travel book set up first was the karma game wherein you write your own name and another person’s name in a piece of paper and you also write down the task that you want them to do. When your name gets picked you do the task that you wrote down for the other person. We were also oriented about the legend villas services, the room tour and we were also introduced to their sister companies such as the kabayan hotel which is near where I live. The paint a picture game requires us to pose the scenario given by the host and freeze. My team did not win but the experience definitely earned me a new set of friends.
Rooms and Rates
The Legend Villas 130 room accommodation is designed with vintage furnishings and cozy wooden accents.
The Villa Suite
Villa suites makes you feel at home with its complete kitchen facilities. I can totally see myself and my family enjoying a great and cozy weekend here. When entering the room you will be greeted by the open space dining area which has a kitchenette and an electric pot. Right next to it is the living room which has cable tv and 2 telephone units.The wall is painted with flowers and plants which was quite refreshing to look at. The area upstairs has a private toilet and bath plus two double beds with cable tv. It also has an executive desk and is fully air-conditioned. Rate of this room is P7300. Extra person is 1100 and the max of the room is 4 person.
Team Suite
Group 3 barkada pose
Team suite is ideal for team building or outing with the barkada or a school trip. The r max capacity of the room 6 person .We were also welcomed by the spacious open area of the living room and dining room. With cable tv both on the ground and upper floors plus 2 telephone units.This also includes two toilets, bath and fully air-conditioned rooms with 2 work tables. The beds are on a bunk type set up. This is priced at Php 10, 600.
Family Room
Walk in closet
The family room is spacious although unlike the first two room, this one does not have its own living room and dining area. One thing I like about this room is the three-way bathroom. This could come in handy when one of your family member is taking too long in the bathroom and you need to wash your face. A sink is set up outside the bathroom door complete with vanity kits. The room also has a walk in closet. Ideal for small families and friends. The room has cable tv, telephone unit and is fully air-conditioned. This is price at 6,700 and has a max capacity of 4 person.
Family plan: 2 adults and 2 children(12 years old and below are free of charge for the room accommodation, sharing bed with parents). For breakfast, children ages 7 years old and below are free of charge, 8-11 years old shall be extended 30% discount.
Deluxe Room
The Deluxe Room is a room ideal for couples, small families or businessmen. The rooms ambiance is quite calming with the wooden paneled window and the way the light illuminates on the room. You can really whisk away your stress while staying here. The room consists of two double beds and bedside control panel. A telephone unit, cable tv, standard toilet and bath and is fully air-conditioned. The room is priced at Php 5,800 and the max people who can be accommodated is 4 person.
Lola Maria
I can’t stop raving about this restaurant ever since I tasted their scrumptious dishes.There was a lot of great dishes prepared for us during lunch time but sadly since I am allergic to bagoong I have not dared touch the Kare-Kare and ensaladang manga with bagoong. My personal favorite was the lumpiang ubod , pininyahang manok plus the baked fish aioli.
I was craving for lumpiang ubod since last week. When I saw it on the menu I was thrilled and it did not disappoint me.The vegetables that was used was crunchy and the sauce was tasty. The baked fish aioli was tender and melted in my mouth. I actually thought it was baked macaroni at first.The chicken of the pininyahang manok was tender and the pineapple does not overpower the taste. I can truly say that they know their Filipino dishes well. The desert was awesome as it balance out the different taste of the dishes.
Lola Maria offers an all-day dining with Filipino Cuisine and selected international dishes.
Opens at 6 am to 10 pm.
Amenities and Services
The swimming pool so was inviting that I just wanted to take a quick dip in. It was a perfect location to eat your lunch or dinner since the lanai and datu meeting room is beside it.The pool is open from 8 am to 9pm. Legend villas also offers complimentary parking, fitness gym and cardio equipment, 24/7 business center( with mailing, fax and parcel delivery services and u smaller meeting room and function rooms.
Airport transfer and shuttle service( with surcharge),24/7 front desk, free wifi, room service, valet,laundry service, in room massage, meetings and events services, safe deposit box, 24/7 security and daily housekeeping.
Overall Experience
Legend Villas is one destination that transcends your expectation and show you what Filipino hospitality and culture is all about. If you want to experience Vigan in the metro this is the place to be.
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How to get to Legend Villas
If you are going to be commuting via mrt you should go down to boni avenue station and walk thru robinsons pioneer because it will only take 5 minutes via that route.
If you are coming from the airport its going to take 30-45 minutes to get there.
All rates are subject to change without prior notice .
Extra person charge: Php 1,100 per night.
Guarantee policy
Reservations not guaranteed may be released 72 hours before arrival.
All reservations are to be guaranteed by either credit card, cash or online deposit.
In the event of cancellation within 72 hours of scheduled arrival, all reservations will be subjected to one-night charge; and a full charge( maximum three nights) in the event of non-arrival on the day.
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Check out 12 noon
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!T GIRLS, which critics are calling Sex and the City meets Keeping up with the Kardashians, follows four celebrity BFFs who are at the top of their game: Georgina Wilson( former Asia’s Next Top Model host), Solenn Heussaff ( French-Filipina actress/artiste), Isabelle Daza ( Daughter of Miss Universe 1969) and Liz Uy( celebrity stylist). For the first time, the favulous four give fans an all-access look at their lives in the exclusive upper echelons of the Philippine’s sensational showbiz scene.
Between them, the !T GIRLS have an outstandinf 17 million social media followers. With this series, those fans will get to see what they are really like outside of their glamorous celebrity personas.
“This is a unique experience that only a pop culture powerhouse like E! can bring” said Scott Mackenzie, Vice President, Channels, Asia, NBCUNIVERSAL International Networks and the series executive producer, “With the ratings success of It Takes GUTZ to be a Gutierrez in markets like Singapore and Malaysia, we are confident the !T GIRLS will also fascinate viewers across the region.”
GET TO KNOW MORE ABOUT THE !T GIRLS
Taken from e! Entertainment official fb page Georgina Wilson is a Filipina-British supermodel and personality who was born into the prominent Diaz clan. She is the niece of Gloria Diaz, Miss Universe 1969 and cousin of fellow !T Girl Isabelle Daza. Growing up, she pursued college in Ateneo de Manila University where she took up an Economics course. She later transferred to the University of Sydney, where she graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Commerce( double major in Accounting and Finance)
“Out to conquer the world” Georgina has been a familiar face throughout the commercial scene, having appeared in numerous TV ads, billboards and other endorsements. She wa also all over the hottest fashion and beauty magazines, and has received several acting roles and hosting jobs in the past.
One of Georgina’s most memorable hosting jobs was for Asia’s Next Top Model. She is also the co-founder of homegrown eyewear brand Sunnies Studios, available in the Philippines and across South East Asia. In 2015, she co-authored Besties with fellow !T Girl Solenn Heussaff, giving fans a look at their friendship, careers and lifestyle.
Taken from e! Entertainment official fb page
Georgina recently announce her pregnancy through an exclusive story with E! News Asia. This is her first child with husband Arthur Burnard.
Taken from e! Entertainment official fb page Solenn Marie Heussaff is a Filipino-Frenvh commercial and print model, fashion designer, painter, former VJ, professional make-up artist, actress and singer. After graduating frim Eurocampus(European International School of Manila). Solenn went on to study fashion design in Studio Bercot, Paris for three years. She also took a 6-month course in basic beauty/ fashion make-up, body painting, and prosthetics at Ecole Fleurimont, Paris. She then proceeded further studies at the Make Up Forever Academy.
Solenn didn’t have any plabs to enter showbiz and she was discovered by accident. Long before she catapulted to fame, Solenn was an in-demand endorser and a model for many known, premium brands in and outside the country.
The “craziest and nicest of the !T Girls,” Solenn is well-loved among her peers and staff. Everyone agrees that she is very easy to work with and very rarely complains about anything.
She married her longtime boyfriend Nico Bolzico in Combourg, France in May 21,2016.
Solenn had always been the it girl that I truly admireTaken from e! Entertainment official fb pageIsabelle Diaz Daza is the Daughter of Miss Universe 1969 title holder, Gloria Diaz. She is cousins with fellow !T Girls Georgina Wilson. Fondly called as “Belle”, she a
member of GMA 7’s roster of young talents and was introduced to the mass media entertainment audiences during a dance nunber on the noontime show Party Pilipinas in 2011. On November 24,2014, she transferred to ABS-CBN and signed a two-year exclusive contract with them.
After graduating from De La Salle University, she worked as a preschool teacher which explains her fondness for children. Shortkt after, she focused in her showbiz career-acting and hosting at the same time.
Today, Belle is focusing on growing her online business ventures as
digital entrepreneur. Offline, she co-manages Ride Revolution, an indoor cycling gym where she also teaches and advocates for a healthier lifestyle for people of all ages. Belle is, through and through, a fitness enthusiast and believes that healthy living is the way to go.
As the youngest !T GIRL, Belle is
also the most fun according to the rest of the girls. She can be really playful at times but when the going gets tough, Belle knows how to get things done.
On September 10,2016, Belle married Adrien Semblat, her boyfriend of six years in Tuscany, Italy.
Stunning belleTaken from e! Entertainment official fb page Liz Uy was a fashion editor for top magazine in the Philippines such as Preview Magazine and Esquire Philippines. Now, she currently holds post as digital curator for Style: Singapore. Extending her services to personal styling for weddings and debuts, Liz has established and leads a team of stylists under her own group, STYLIZED Studio. Her talent and credibility had been trusted by the most important names in the Philippines show business, sports, and politics for years.
In 2011, Liz, then as the magazine’s Fashion Editor-at-Large, she graced the cover of Preview Magazine’s January-February 2011 issuer. On the same year, she became part of Town & Country Philippine’s list of 101 People You Must Meet.
In 2014, she released a book, StyLIZed: Liz Uy’s Ten Style Essentials, published by Summit Publishing Company. It discusses how to build a fashionable and highly functional wardrobe with her ten style essentials-each one modeled by some of her famous celebrity clients: Anne Curtis, Bea Alonzo, Marian Rivera, Georgina Wilson, Bianca Gonzales, Sarah Geronimo, Julia Barretto, Isabelle Daza, Toni Gonzaga and Kris Aquino.
Liz is taking the world by storm by being at the front row seats in the recently concluded Milan, Paris and New York fashion week. She was also recently been featured in the fashion website the Coveteur, shot by Jake Rosenburg. What to Expect from !T GIRLS
Georgina’s baby gender reveal, Solenn’s Snapchat scandal, Isabelle’s A-list weddung and Liz’s search for love are just some of the series sizzlinf stories. The !T GIRLS’ hunky husbands Arthur Burnard, Nico Bolzico and Adrien Semblat; Isabelle’s mother Gloria Duaz( veteran actress and former beauty queen) and Solenn’s brother Erwan Heussaff ( TV peronality and food entrepreneur) will also be part of the series. Additionally, viewers can expect cameo appearances by friends from the !T GIRLS’ inner circle: Model Bea Soriano, actress Carla Humphries, creative director Martine Cajucom and blogger Nicole Anderson.
Directed by Raymond Gutierrez, E! News Asia host and star of E!’a It Takes GUTZ to be a Gutierrez, each episode of !T GIRLS follows the crazy and colorful lives of the squad, rotating between their different roles as public personalities and switching modes into their more personal lives as wives, sisters and daughters. Drama abounds as the pressures of being a celebrity heighten and the ultimate question is- what will these !T GIRLS compromise between life changes and their showbiz life?Will each prioritize things at home or keep up with the ever evolving demands of their careers? Can an !T GIRL truly have it all?
CATCH THE PREMIERE of !T GIRLS on 24 October, Monday at 8PM, only on E!
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Being a 90’s kid powerpuff girls had been one of my favorite cartoon to watch along with dexter’s laboratory. Among the three girls, blossom had always been my main girl. It was because she was level headed, strong willed and I admire her leadership plus she embodied my favorite color which is Red. Last Saturday, October 22 at SM Mall of Asia Atrium, 1:30 pm Cartoon Network launched the reimagined Powerpuff Girls show which was better, bolder and braver than before. Since this cartoon had been close to my heart when PMCM invited me ,I did not hesitate to join in on the fun along with my niece.
The launch was indeed fun and action-filled. As we put our maze-solving skills to the test with the Catch the Villain activity
My niece along with the other kids got to battle and defeat Mojo Jojo’s obstacle track
The kids was also able to unleash their inner Buttercup at the Buttercup Mini Training Grounds.
There was also delightful Power-up popcorn and cotton candy treats. And finally, we saved the best for last because its time to Powerpuff it up- by designing our own Powerpuff merchandise, shirts and bags and more.
This was designed by my niece
The Powerpuff Girls range of toys are exclusively distributed by Richprime Global Inc. and is available at leading toy stores and department stores nationwide, prices start at P299. Get to know more about their products by visiting their official facebook page Richwell Club and website www.richprime.net .
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A new proudly Pinoy board game that launched on October 15 on Kickstarter, is set to transform how people experience starting and sustaining a business without the risk. UPSTART, a table-top role playing game (RPG) by Richard Dacalos and Lorena Flores, was created to empower entrepreneurs and challenge the reality that 120,000 businesses fail every day.
“There is a statistic stacked against anyone who’s ever wanted to start a business or startup.” says Dacalos, a social entrepreneur and business professor. “9 out of 10 businesses do not survive their first year and it’s usually not for lack of skills or technical know-how. It’s the little things that life throws at you… the things they don’t teach in business school – a business partner leaving, your family demanding a steadier source of income, or a sudden shift in the market – these things add up and can make or break a business.” In UPSTART, players experience what it’s like to lead a business through the push and pull of life and industry challenges.” says Dacalos.
“You can’t grow a business in a silo so there’s bound to be failure, and it’s from failure that the best entrepreneurs learn to be successful.” adds Flores, a senior marketing strategist and head of creatives for UPSTART. “One reason we created UPSTART was to practice failure… without really failing. We wanted a safe and fun environment where we can uncover our blind spots, our decision-making biases, our strengths and weaknesses.”
Initially a private board game played among colleagues, UPSTART began getting noticed when players had success applying lessons they learned in the game to real life. Now, after more than two years of testing and product development, seven major game iterations, and more than four hundred players from different backgrounds – from aspiring entrepreneurs to business mavens, from students to corporate professionals, from the Philippines to South Africa – the game is ready to be shared with the world.
“The Kickstarter campaign will give us the ability ship worldwide,” says Dacalos. In line with the campaign, Richard Dacalos will be touring North America visiting 13 cities coast to coast including: Toronto and Montreal in Canada, and Los Angeles, San Francisco, and New York in the U.S. Interested supporters from both the Philippines and anywhere in the world can pledge and pre-order the game on Kicstarter at: http://bit.ly/upstartgame
”Momentum in the first 48 hours of the Kickstarter campaign can have a huge impact on UPSTART’s success so we’re giving early pledgers special early bird prices! People who pre-order the board games early will get it at the lowest possible price.” Adds Flores.
THE MISSION AND VISION OF THE GAME CREATOR
Dacalos and Flores hope to empower entrepreneurs all over the world to beat the status quo, and shorten their business learning curve. “We want to make learning entrepreneurship more accessible. We envision a world where an entrepreneurial mindset is the norm, starting with our generation, and we want UPSTART to be a catalyst for that change.” says Flores.
This was the first time I availed Nailaholics services and due to transferring to a new department and increase in my workload I had to find a way to de-stress. So I list down some of the reasons why I love my pampering session with Nailaholics.
1. Posh yet inviting ambience of the salon and accessibility.
Last Sunday I was able to get an appointment at Nailaholics Sm Mall of Asia Branch. Upon entering the salon I was already welcomed by the posh set-up yet calming vibe of Nailaholics. The lower section of the salon was already full of customer’s so they offered the room upstairs and set it up to my level of comfortability. Perhaps no other nail salon in the country is better known for having perfected the art of a quick, urban pampering the way Nailaholics has. Their interiors are inviting, their service is efficient, and the promise of getting whisked away from realities of looming deadlines, to-do lists, traffic, and whatever else awaits outside the doors of this quaint Hamptons-themed escape, becomes possible—even if it’s only for quick moment. Plus they have 70 accessible branches nationwide that you can choose from.2. You will have your own glam squad team.
The Sm Mall of Asia Branch staff of Nailaholics was very polite and courteous. Upon my arrival I was greeted with a smile and was assisted upstairs. The moment I enter the room they quickly set up the chair and Introduced their names. The glam squad team that I got was Nell and Jean. Lets start with Ate Nell,she was the one who was assigned to do my nails. What separated her from other nail technician is the way she treats my nails while cleaning it. Her hand was very light, she was also very detailed in asking my preference in my nail shape plus she was smiling while doing it.Being a nurse taught me that I should keep my nails short and clean but ate nell on the other hand gave her insights about nail care and how to maintain a clean, polished hand. I can tell that she was very passionate with her job since that start of my session with her she had been giving me the complete benefits of the treatment that was provided. Ate Jean on the other hand was lively, fun and very informative in the services that they are offering. From the time that she soaked my foot on the antibacterial solution, to the scrubbing, leg massage , cleaning andapplying my polish I really felt valued because she made sure that every procedure was done on the level of my comfort. There was never a dull moment with her. I commend these ladies because after my session with them both my hands and feet was on point, ready for battle and all glam up. I would definitely ask for them again once I availed another service with Nailaholics.
3. Wide range of nail polish colors and brand.
I already love opi and orly as a nail polish brand because the staying power is quite remarkable. But when ate Nell gave me this basket I was in awe on which color I would pick and the brand as well. They are also offering vegan and cruelty free nail polishes.
I pick orly midnight blue for my feet and for my hands orly i think that was in the color tan.
4. Rates
Surprisingly their rates are affordable and yet you get more than what you pay. here are the service I have availed
serene island manicure -P190
Juvenile coral foot spa-320
5. To rejuvenate and to pamper yourself
Consider this the best excuse to give yourself that much needed day of pampering.
Mark October 17 on your calendars—because from 10AM to 12 noon, you can head over to any Nailaholics branch nationwide and get a relaxing manicure and free hand massage for free.
For many, a trip to the nail salon is a rare indulgence. All too often, work and the daily grind of busy schedules keep them from getting the necessary “me-time” that everyone craves and needs. But as Nailaholics celebrates and takes part in the country’s first ever #NationalPamperingDay, the brand hopes to remind everyone that it’s OK to take some time for yourself and indulge.
“We get that,” says Arvin Amaro, Marketing Head. “And it’s exactly why we we’re celebrating National Pampering Day. We want to give people who need a break a quick escape where they won’t have anything to worry about. So be sure that you head over to your nearest Nailaholics branch to get pampered for free.”
September marks the month-long commemoration of Alopecia Areata awareness worldwide. Alopecia areata is a condition when hair loss occur due to faults in the immune system attacking the hair follicles which results in partial or total loss of hair on the head and other parts of the body.
Leading this year’s celebration in the country is Alopecia Philippines, a group founded by singer and songwriter Abby Asistio in 2012. She has been championing the cause of empowering citizens with this condition.
Abby is no stranger to alopecia, having been diagnosed with alopecia areata since she was four years old. Abby’s decision to come out in public with her condition was a major turning point in her life.
What the Advocacy is All About
On September 2012, Abby decided to start an online campaign in time with Alopecia Awareness Month by inviting family and friends to pose with the double “A” (inverted “V”) sign using their fingers on the photo sharing site, Instagram. It quickly caught on and Abby was overwhelmed by the response from netizens, with over a thousand photo contributions to date. This paved the way for the beginnings of Alopecia Philippines. It aims to raise awareness about alopecia and correct common misconceptions and perceptions about it, provide encouragement to people afflicted with it, and create an online support community for them. Inspired by Abby’s honesty and courage, men and women, kids and teens from different walks of life began sharing their own stories and struggles living with alopecia. What started out as a group of ten is now more than 300 members strong and its Facebook page – Alopecia Areata Awareness, draws followers from all over the world.
Novuhair has been supporting the cause for Alopecia Philippines through Abby Asistio. Abby have been using the brand continuously since March 2013 and she has only praises to share using the product.
Nature has provided a safe and effective answer to hair loss and scalp disorders. Novuhair is the only topical scalp lotion in the market that has the highest concentration of natural ingredients, FDA-certified and ACD-compliant. Novuhair is a homegrown, proudly Philippine-made product that is globally competitive.
Novuhair Topical Scalp Lotion, Shampoo and Conditioner are available in all Mercury Drug Stores and other leading drug stores nationwide. For more information visit www.novuhair.com, like the brand’s official Facebook Page at Novuhair Official, Instagram:@NovuhairOfficial and follow it on Twitter at @NovuhairNatural. You may also call the Novuhair hotlines at 4136570 and 09228830575 and order online at Lazada and regaloservice.com.
Minute Burger has been an established franchise for more than 30 years and one of the companies that focuses on enhancing the quality of the products that they are serving. Last August 12, 2016 I was invited by pmcm to the launching of their new burger. I had been a fan of their beef pizza burger since they introduced that on their official facebook page. What I love about minute burger is that they conceptualized new fusion of ingredients to their already tasty burger to cater the demand and changing taste of their customers. When I arrived at Alabang 400 club house I was immediately greeted by their welcoming banner which I was not able to take a picture of due to the heavy rain.
picture courtesy of kuya david of foodiepromosandreviews.wordpress.comTogether with leslie corporation they made the launch interactive with their staff demonstrating on how to cook the scrumptions crispy chicken burger . They also made us experience on how to cook and prepare our own.
The crispy chicken burger is a scrumptious premium sandwich wrapped in shredded cabbage with sweet wasabi goodness all in their oatmeal-sprinkled bun. This is a melt in your mouth goodness with the right amount of spicyness from the wasabi that makes you want to taste a piece of japan.
Verdict :
Since I love spicy food I would definitely repurchase this to share with my friends and family. The overall taste of the wasabi does not overpower the taste of the crispy chicken burger. The affordability of the product is one factor that I consider as well. You can avail this on all of their 420 branches nationwide at P58 pesos for a buy one take one deal.
How do you keep that glow, elasticity and hydration on a busy schedule? As a modern day Filipina I know the struggle of having a ton of work commitment that limits your ability to do your complete skin care method. I tend to work for 12 hours straight and sometimes when I get home I only do the 3 step method of skin care leaving out time to moisturize. Needless to say I needed a boost of moisture and glow because when my dermatologist placed me on a peeling regimen my skin had become flaky and dry. I tried so hard to control the flakiness by putting on more sunscreen and my favorite moisturizer but to no avail.
Good thing I received the Abelrouge aqua mineral cream from Charis, a Korean based website that offers authentic products made in Korea. Charis was first introduced to us during the Style Con Asia event last June 2016.
Since I have a sensitive skin I did some patch test by putting the cream on the back of my hand to test if it would trigger an allergic reaction. Luckily I did not experience any skin irritation and since then I started using the said product for 7 days.For what I have researched Abelrouge is used by dermatology offices and broadcasting companies in Korea. So if you are worried about the ingredients of the product because like me you can’t read the label in Korean language, Charis has an in depth description on their website that I will list below.
What are the ingredients of this product according to the website?
Deep sea water, white jelly fungus which contains vitamin D, collagen and the anti-oxidant linoleic acid,jojoba seed oil, bisabolo (matricaria chamomille flower extract), allantoin, poncrius trifoliate fruit extract, centella asiatica extract and tremella fuciformis polysaccharide.
What I love About AbelRouge Aqua Mineral Cream?
After 7 days of using this cream on my face combined with my daily regime here are the list of things I love about this product.
Light weight on the skin and non-sticky. Since the weather here in my country changes each day from sunny to rainy, I need a product that lets my skin breath and does not feel like it’s overwhelming my face with so much cream.
This product allows easier application of my makeup. Before I apply my primer I always use this because it smoothens the surface of my face and it tames the flakiness. This cream also seamlessly blended well with the application of my foundation and it helps in hydrating the areas of my face where the peeling mostly occurs.
I use this 2 times a day for 7 days and it really did boost the hydration back on my skin.
Most of the cream’s ingredient comes from natural resources which is a good thing since I have been looking for products that will not harm my skin on the long run.
After the 7-day trial period this product gave me a glowing skin plus it did not trigger any acne break out
Travel friendly container and the scent is mildly sweet.
Maintains the elasticity of my skin
Would I repurchase?
Yes I would since there are only a few products that sits well with my skin. I do think this deal is quite a steal especially when it made my makeup look flawless and it gave my skin that needed boost of moisture.
Would I recommend this?
Yes I would since everybody needs to learn the benefits of getting a great moisturizer like it lessens the development of wrinkles, it lessens the dull and flakiness of the skin and also makes your makeup on fleek.
Where to get this ?
Charis an online influencer site that is based in Korea that offers a wide range of products that you can promote and monitize thru your sns (social media site)plus they ship worldwide. Shipment would take 5 days to a week depending on your location. Since I am of the influencer of this site you could also check out my page https://hicharis.net/kiannesans
Work life can be strenuous on a modern day Filipina like me. But how do you make work life easier without compromising your health and budget? Here are some tips that I list down to make my work life easier.
1.Decluttering your work space
Decluttering your space can help improve efficiency and focus. A cluttered desk tends to distract us from our workload and the amount of paper works that we see, the same amount of stress can also build up. I personally preferred to work in a clean area as it makes finding supplies, documents fast and also I can prioritize tasks easier because I can move freely. It can also help in building creativity as a clean area is like a blank canvas that you can create new and exciting ideas with.
2. Maximize break periods
Not all of us has the luxury to take long periods of break. 30 mins to an 1 hour is all we need to revitalize our senses. Taking a short nap can increase our memory span. Taking a short walk after lunch or stretching can help in improving our blood circulation and freeing our minds from the daily task ahead. If you are also near a park it is best to go there because a change in environment can help in enhancing our attention span.
3. Eat Healthy
I used to work in an office based area that was surrounded by fast food chains. The key to not get tempted is to bring your own lunch to work and always have a fruit to snack on whenever hunger arises. I find that eating fruits and vegetables can increase the level of energy I give at work. If you like to eat carbs i suggest you go for the whole grain or brown rice given that it expands efficiency as it makes you full yet energetic at the same time. You can also go for small frequent meals compared to eating heavy meals which gives a lot more calories and it tends to make you feel sleepy.
4. Exercise and meditate
Exercising can be done in the form of taking the stairs over the elevator if you are only on the 5th floor area of your building. You can also do stretching before you lift a box of paper works or walk to the paper copier machine to promote blood circulation after a whole day of sitting at your desk. Meditation is also done whenever you are faced with a stressful meeting or an on the spot presentation. Smiling can also help and keeping a positive attitude towards the strenuous task ahead can reduce your amount of stress.
5. Taking Fern-C supplement
My mom was the one who introduced this supplement to me way back college up until now I have been using this. Apart from being affordable it also boost my immune system. So whenever i feel like getting a cold I usually double dose this. As a nurse i tend to get exposed to different illnesses and this really does help in improving my body resistance plus it is non acidic ideal for people who has a history of hyperacidity. Fern-C is Subok na that is why people stick to this brand because it does what it claims. From my experience Worklife ay Easy with FERN-C!
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