Kiss chapped lips goodbye
FACE masks have become an essential everyday item, especially when going out. Although they protect us from germs and viruses, they can also cause some problems like “maskne,” pressure marks, and mask mouth. And those protective face masks can make lips dry and flaky. Chapped lips usually aren’t a serious health concern as they can heal on their own without leaving scars or blemishes. But broken skin increases the risk of infection and that can be an uncomfortable experience, and the humidity under the mask only aggravates this. Face masks can trap saliva and sweat and make dehydrate lips. Wearing ill-fitting ones even further irritates the lips as they rub against harsh materials. While going out mask-free is not possible just yet, there are lip products that seal in moisture and repair and protect them. Mentholatum LipCare offers handy and nourishing balms and gels that exactly do that. LipCare Therapy Lip Balm that contains SPF15 to protect lips against harmful UV rays, a must for everyday wear. LipCare Therapy Lip Gel can be used for faster repair and relief from dry, chapped, or cracked lips. Both also provide a fresh, cooling menthol sensation that relieves soreness and burning caused by cold, harsh weather, and the sun. There are also Lip Pure products, which are made with 100% food grade ingredients including natural beeswax that provides mild hydration for the lips’ delicate skin. Lip Pure Botanical Oils contains six types of natural oil ingredients such as shea butter, olive oil, macadamia nut oil, meadowfoam seed oil, jojoba oil, and almond oil to deeply moisturize and protect the lips. And there’s Lip Pure Fragrance Free that has powerful antioxidants from Brazilian berries, grapeseed oil, and soy for youthful-looking lips. It also contains royal jelly extract and manuka honey to lock in moisture and provide long-lasting hydration. The lip brand also offers a special product for men, LipCare Men’s Cool Aqua that provides instant cooling sensation and relief of dry and chapped lips. Aside from menthol for cool and refreshing sensation, it also contains vitamin E, aloe extract and macadamia ternifolia seed oil for long lasting moisturization as well as SPF15 for UV protection. Apart from applying lip balm or gel on the lips, one ought to exfoliate the lips at least once a week . It’ also best to avoid licking the lips as saliva can take moisture out as it evaporates, and its enzymes can break down the oils or moisturizing products applied to the skin.
Cult fave Hada Labo face lotions
DUBBED as Japan’s #1 face lotion brand, Hada Labo has been selling out a bottle every five seconds, amassing a cult following across the globe. Hada Labo products’ main goal is to provide intense hydration and moisture to the skin, giving it a youthful, radiant mochi-like finish. It does so by making hyaluronic acid — that’s known for retaining water in the skin — its main active ingredient. Currently, there are two types of face lotions in the Philippines: Goku Jyun Hydrating Lotion and Shiro Jyun Premium Whitening Lotion. The Goku Jyun Hydrating Lotion, Japan’s #1 face lotion and Hada Labo’s star product, is infused with four types of hyaluronic acid, and is also formulated with Japan’s High Performance Penetrating and Deep Moisturizing Technology. The Shiro Jyun Premium Whitening Lotion contains Tranexamic Acid that helps fight dark spots, rebalance skin tone, and restore skin radiance. It also contains Vitamin C and E to soothe and relieve discomfort after sun exposure. The lotion also has hyaluronic acid and nano hyaluronic acid for penetrating the inner layers. Hada Labo also offers face washes and creams. Both Hada Labo products lines also have their own face wash and cream selections to complete a sensible three-step routine. The Goku Jyun line includes the Hydrating Face Wash, an ultrafine foam that gently washes away impurities without drying or irritating the skin, and the Hydrating Light Cream, a light watery moisturizer that’s meant to lock, replenish, and store moisture deep in skin. The same line has the Hydrating Water Gel, a breathable ultralight gel with botanical extracts. The Shiro Jyun line, meanwhile, offers the Premium Whitening Face Wash for brightening benefits while reducing visible redness and reawakening dull skin, and the Premium Whitening Water Cream that contains meadowfoam seed oil and shea butter to deliver deep nourishment to the skin. Hada Labo also offers Deep Clean & Pore Refining Face Wash that contains bentonite clay to absorb impurities from pores and skin-refining, oil-controlling green tea extract. Each product also contains hyaluronic acid. Hada Labo is available at selected Watsons branches nationwide, and online at watsons.com.ph and at the official Mentholatum store on Lazada and Shopee.
Hybrid work essentials from Rustan’s
WITH the rising trend of hybrid work arrangements, Rustan’s has the right essentials professionals need to gear up to make the adjustment more comfortable. For office workers, going back and forth between the office and the home can feel a little surprising at first after the two-year hiatus. Minimize body pain that comes with the initial shock of moving more frequently with the Anomeo Neck Roll Pillow, which is designed to alleviate neck pain and lower back pressure during long drives or sitting. Likewise, the Ergonomic Back Support Pillow helps relieve lower and middle back pain caused by hours in the car or at the desk, while ensuring healthy posture by maintaining the natural curve of the spine. Always maintain a professional look online or offline by keeping wardrobes updated, wearing confidence-boosting fragrances, and maintaining healthy-looking hair. For blouses, button downs, shirtdresses, and more, browse through Yoya’s stylish and functional pieces like the Arezzo Tuxedo Top and the Parkdale Dress. Complement it with a scent like Bvlgari’s floral-musky Rose Goldea Blossom Delight for women, or the Man in Black with notes of rum, leather, and vibrant spices for men. Finally, protect your hair and scalp against environmental stressors with L’Occitane’s Anti-Pollution Hair Mist. Enriched with 100% natural essential oils, makes your hair shiny, supple, and soft without weighing it down. Meanwhile, Rustan’s The Beauty Source welcomes Women’s Month with offers, activities, and inspiring changemakers. There is the “Beauty Live” event hosted by Laura Lehmann. The broadcast will commence via Instagram Live @iamlauralehmann on March 11 at 5 p.m., and viewers can win special giveaways and raffle prizes from participating RTBS beauty and fashion brands. The month of March is packed with special gifts and exclusive offers. From March 5 to 15, all shoppers can enjoy special discounts and gifts from Phyto, Palmer’s, RMS Beauty, Jane Iredale, Koh Gen Do, Sisley, Nuxe, Anastasia Beverly Hills, Neal’s Yard Remedies, and many more. Finally, March 11 to March 13 features the exclusive Girl Talk promo wherein shoppers can use the code GRLPWR500 to avail P500 off with a minimum purchase of P10,000. All these special offers are available in Rustan’s stores, Personal Shopper On Call, and rustans.com.
