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Generation Happy Skin speaks to the new breed of women who believe that good skin is a priority. 

Hola mi amigo e amigas! 

Kumustasa? Kalabasa! I am back! It's been a while since I had any facial treatment done on my aging skin. Why? It is because I was so busy helping my brother in his business that I forgot to make time for myself. Sigh!

I just realized, everybody needs a "ME Time" tandaan mo yan day! So don't follow my footsteps. Include a "ME" time no matter how busy you are! Ha ha ha! Kesehodang karay karayin mo anakis mo, go ka day.  If there is a will there is a way! 

It is a good thing that my friend Tala invited me to a bonggang facial session at Zenaya Aesthetics in Makati City. Yehey!  Thank you Tala!  Hugz! 

Zenaya Aesthetics which recently opened last July 2018, is the newest venture of the husband and wife tandem, AA and Jamie Alviar.

What exactly is the treatment done to me at Zenaya? Well, it is called "Black Carbon Laser Treatment" also known as "Hollywood Laser Peel"

Zenaya Aesthetics are among the first ones in the Philippines to offer this unique and effective treatment. The Black Carbon Laser Treatment is said to be the next-generation laser treatment. Why? Because it is super gentle even to those with sensitive skin like mine.  Mind you, their treatment does not burn the skin, it's non-invasive and pain-free. And to top that, it doesn't need any numbing cream. There is no need to be afraid to go blind because of lasers too.  All because your precious eyes will be well protected at Zenaya. Gosh, I can't see a thing for almost an hour. Ha ha ha! Doble doble yun takip bes, kaya wiz ka dapat ma afraid!

Black Carbon Laser Treatment is often referred to as the Hollywood Laser Peel, it has become a highly coveted treatment among A-List celebrities as well as common people in the USA and UK.  The goddesses who are reportedly a die-hard fans of this treatment includes: Angelina Jolie, Jennifer Aniston, Kim Kardashian and the list goes on. According to one cosmetic survey this treatment has been charted as one of the top ten aesthetic treatments requested in the UK. OMG! So, that means you and your friends who would avail of this treatment would be leveling up your beauty quotients to the likes of those Hollywood superstars! 

Treatments are real quick and super easy with absolutely no downtime.  You can resume all of your activities immediately!  Of course, with the exception of heavy sun activities.

What is a Black Carbon Laser Treatment?



This is a Next-Gen laser treatment. It is a gentle treatment that does not burn the skin, it's non-invasive and pain-free.  You don't even need numbing cream! There is no need to be afraid of Lasers anymore!

This unique, special treatment is great for treating minor skin imperfections and giving skin a glow from within. This laser treatment is delivered by a state-of the-art Q-switched Nd-Yag Laser machine producing short, rapid and high intensity pulses of light with maximum capability for destruction of debris clogged in the pores and upper layers of skin. Yet, it is a very gentle treatment.

During the gentle procedure, the face is cleansed, then a thin layer of mineral-rich black carbon lotion (as a photo-enhancer) is applied. The laser light vaporizes the black particles of carbon, along with the superficial dead layer of skin as laser light moves across the skin. The Black Carbon is a Nano- activated carbon and contains Vitamins B3, B5, Amino acid and a variety of marine minerals to help give your skin a glowing, radiant complexion.

What are the benefits of Black Carbon Laser Treatment? 

• Reduces Pore Size - Tightens Dilated Pores
• Stimulates Collagen Growth in the Face & Neck
• Clears Pores - Reduces Blackheads & Whiteheads
• Restores Skin Integrity & Radiance
• Reduces Excess Oil Production
• Improves skin texture
• Reduces fine lines, Wrinkles & Crow's Feet
• Removes Dead Skin Cells
• Reduces Acne & Post Acne Discoloration
• Reduces Fine Freckles, Sun Spots & Dark Age Spots (Pigmentation)
• Reduces Melasma
• Re-Balances Skin
• Improves Skin Tone
• Restores Elasticity
• Produces Brighter, Smoother, Healthier-Looking Skin

Additionally, the laser selectively targets facial imperfections such as enlarged pores, pigmentation, Melasma, scarring, and rough texture. Pores impacted with oil and dead skin are cleared off and the rejuvenating effect of 1064nm laser causes plumping up of the skin. The whole procedure takes less than 60 minutes and best part is; there is no down-time you can go back to work or your daily life without delay.  Fast, effective and no hassle to you or to anyone.

Since the procedure is non-invasive, it doesn't burn the skin, and it is pain-free.



Please note that the photo above were taken from the internet. I only had one session. If ever Zenaya sponsor more treatments then I'll change the pictures with my own pictures. Reason? You need at least several treatments to see significant results.



Look at that wonderful effect to sagging skin.



Laser energy lightly removes the Black Caron lotion, heating dermis and lightly ablating the top layer of dead skin, which is not painful. The laser energy breaks up pigment, that is then carried away by your body, and heats the skin causing the skin to contract, which tightens you skin, and at the same time, stimulates the building of Collagen. The result; smoother brighter, rejuvenated skin and a younger looking you!



How can Black Carbon Laser Treatment help you?

CORY QUIRINO: Talks About Her Hair Care Secret
World-class natural remedy for Filipina beauty & wellness expert’s crowning glory


Hair loss is a concern for both men and women. It can have a devastating effect to anyone who experiences it.

According to Web MD, the average adult head has about 100,000 to 150,000 strands of hair and loses up to 100 of them a day, which is normal. As people age, their rate of hair growth slows, and they can experience losing more than hundreds of strands which is quite alarming. So what can you do to prevent it?

For beauty and wellness expert, Cory Quirino, embracing wellness is the first step to help improve the hair’s condition and make people look younger.

“If you choose to have a wellness lifestyle, then expect wonderful changes such as radiant skin, energy, and a general sense of well-being,” she emphasizes. “In time, you will realize that you have successfully delayed the aging process.”

The beauty and wellness expert says that choosing wellness as a lifestyle includes eating nutritious food, exercising, getting a good sleep, drinking generous amounts of water, managing stress, getting enough sunshine, and above all, staying positive.

On top of a daily healthy regimen, a supplement is necessary to maintain a healthy hair and scalp. Many people opt to use chemical-based products. But for her, the use of natural products is a must and the best solution for hair loss.

“There are hair treatment products in the market today that claim to be effective but their ingredients could contain chemicals that may prove harmful with long-term use,” she enthuses. “Choose natural. Say NO to harsh chemicals and let nature do the makeover,” she emphasizes.

Natural ingredients such as virgin coconut oil (VCO) and aloe vera are loaded with beneficial properties, which boost the health of the scalp and hair. These and much more natural herbs and essential oils can be found in NOVUHAIR, a topical scalp lotion with 19 natural ingredients that work in synergy to help prevent hair loss, which the beauty and wellness expert approves of.

“Even if I have been blessed with thick hair, I know that it has to be cared for,” she maintains. “I use NOVUHAIR topical scalp lotion once daily in the evening before bedtime. Next morning, I apply it on my scalp again, then a shampoo after 30 minutes. Those who wish to further thicken the hair, it is a must to also use the shampoo and conditioner daily.”

Eventually, she noticed impressive effects after using this breakthrough product: significant lessening of hair fall, abundant growth of tress, and the return of locks’ luster.

Apart from being effective, it’s a very safe solution, too. A local clinical study has proven that NOVUHAIR has no adverse side effects with continuous use.

Moreover, NOVUHAIR is not just for those who experience hair loss. Younger people, especially the millennials, can use it for maintenance or prevention if hair loss runs in the family.

Cory recommends NOVUHAIR to everyone, especially to those who want to maintain their hair the best way they can. For her, this globally-competitive natural product answers the needs of a discriminating, health-conscious public.

Born on August 11, the granddaughter of the late Philippine President Elpidio Quirino is an author, and television and radio host. She has been a strong advocate for natural health, beauty, and wellness for more than two decades.

“Twenty years ago, it was as simple a goal as weight loss. But when I saw the dramatic effect it had on my vitality and complexion, I knew that this was the good path to take. For those who wish the same things I wanted then, this would be just as easy to embrace,” Cory recalls.

She wrote a series of best-seller books entitled “Forever Young”, which feature beauty and health tips as well as her own workout programs. Likewise, she also made a fitness video called “Cory Quirino’s Celebrity Workout for Beginners”.

For her, living in the 21st century has its challenges. She says: “The best way to live long and be well is to live a natural life.”

Truly, for a natural woman like Cory, her crowning glory deserves nothing but a world-class natural remedy that is NOVUHAIR.

NOVUHAIR is available at Mercury Drug and other leading drugstores nationwide. You may also have the product delivered right at your doorstep through Lazada at https://bit.ly/2Jc92Vk 

For more information, contact NOVUHAIR hotlines at 413.6570 and 0922.8830575, visit www.novuhair.com, and Facebook Page: Novuhair Official. #choosenatural #ichoosenatural #novuhair #naturalwoman

Experience Steak all you can during Tuscany night at Azalea Baguio every Saturday from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.





Their Chef recommended pesto is so delicious!

Who would have thought that a sunblock could be so dry you would think you're wearing nothing?  



Good thing there are several new variants of Banana Boat products that are totally mess free because they're available in dry lotion spray on packaging!  



Yes, darlings, we tested the new spray variants of Banana Boat Dry lotion under seven tough conditions through an Amazing Race type of adventure at Pico de loro in Batangas last April 26, 2018.
The AmazingSkin Race started off by dividing us into groups. We wanted the 7 of us to be in one group but the emcee divided us into two. But we still regroup every time we can. Ha ha ha! 

You could imagine our happiness when team 6 got the bronze medal with cash. My parents taught me to be happy for others when they succeed. It is the true measure of being a good person.

Perplexed on what to wear this Summer?

Rejoice and worry no more!

The Natural Way to Feel More Empowered As a Woman 

DITCH CHEMICAL ROMANCE FOR NATURAL LOVE WITH NOVUHAIR 


With the call for natural product on the rise, wouldn’t it be nice to heed the call for a healthier new you? Have a makeover and get all glammed up.

Better start with the hair, which usually draws attention to a person. Per studies, a head full of hair indicates youth and health at its best. Power and stability, on the other hand, corresponds to a long, shiny tress. A bouncy bob means bubbly personality. Meanwhile, curly locks add to masculinity and femininity.

Gotta hair like them? Well, don’t lose hope if you ain’t have any. All you need is love. And what a better way if it comes out naturally in you. Taking good care of it should not be enforced, but rather a rewarding pamper for yourself. This applies, too, when choosing the right product for your mane.

Stay away from chemical-based ones. This is a “must”, especially when dealing with problems like shedding or thinning of the hair. Most of which contain parabens as preservative, according to aesthetics and rejuvenation expert Dr. Cecilia Catapang.

“Through the years, as you use chemical-based product, slowly and little by little, your body absorbs the parabens, which accumulate to significant levels, enough to induce what is called an estrogen sensitive breast cancer,” she says.

Synthetic hair care products have several adverse effects because they are drugs. What you don't know about them might hurt you. So avoid it the next time you go over the counter for your supplies or ditch what you’re using today for naturally-made products because they aid in stimulating hair growth while maintaining its natural water, shine and vibrancy.

Amid a glut of chemical-free hair solutions out there, Dr. Catapang recommends NOVUHAIR for its being natural and compliant to the ASEAN Cosmetic Directive, which means it doesn’t have paraben. In addition of its safety benefits, this topical scalp lotion specifically is the only hair growth product in the market containing 19 natural herbs, essential oils and co-factor nutrients working synergistically to help remedy hair problems from growth to vanishing.

NOVUHAIR helps rejuvenate, nourish and maintain moisture in the scalp and improve the overall appearance of the tress. Lastly, it’s more effective and safe solution to help remedy hair loss and promote hair growth.

Sounds like it’s time to shift to “nature’s answer to hair loss”, ladies and gentlemen. It’s time to start loving again your hair with NOVUHAIR to enhance or bring back the old “crowning glory” to look your best.

Discover more ideas on how to embark on a wellness journey at www.coryquirino.com.

Lola Deling's Traditions Atchara


You can imagine my happiness when I received a jar of my all-time favorite "Atchara" during the New Year's Party of #UnitedBloggersPhilippines the other day.