Kikay Corner

Wellness has never been as promoted as it is now. More than just the lovely face that we see in the mirror, we should always try to keep healthy by being fit. For one, when our body is in good shape, beauty radiates from inside out. Read the rest of this entry »

Karylle and Akihiro were launched as the new celebrity endorsers of Blue Water Day Spa in place of Marian Rivera and Piolo Pascual. The launch was held last May 26 at the C3 Events Place in Greenhills. The launch was well attended by a bunch of media representatives.

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A well hydrated skin will show off a radiant skin. This has been told from generation to generation, but have we really been listening? How many glasses of water do you drink every day? Eight glasses a day is the benchmark, but if you want to have better skin and seriously up your chances in fighting free radicals, drink more. Read the rest of this entry »

Do you get enough sleep? Real beauty experts will not just recommend wonder products but will also tell you to get enough sleep every single day. This is the secret to get that glowing skin from the inside out. We have read it time and again that the skin restores and repairs itself during sleep.

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It was late last year when I first heard about Fucoidan food supplement. A very interesting product that was introduced to me from a television show Up Close and Personal with Marissa del Mar over at IBC13. Although curious, I did not get to learn more about it until last Thursday, May 7, 2009. I was invited by Yehey! to visit Fucoidan Wellness Center located at AFPOVAI Village in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig for the Fucoidan Bloggers Event.

The Fucoidan food supplement contains all natural ingredients that is based on brown sea vegetables such as Mozuku (Nemacystis decipens) and Mekabu. Fucoidan is BFAD approved and is cited over 700 studies found in PubMed database. It details proofs that Fucoidan actually can inhibit cancer cells from growing and reduce cancer risk. In the 10 years that scientists have done their research, Fucoidan has been proven to offer these benefits: stronger immune system by neutralizing harmful toxins, cleanses the blood, lessens tissue buildup around key joints and bones, detoxifies the body, fights diabetes by lowering cholesterol and sugar level, fights diabetes by lowering cholesterol and sugar levels, fights cancer cells, helps make skin softer and younger looking, protects the liver. If you come to think of it, it really is the ultimate wellness capsule that has been produced to date.

I was up for a treat that day, nothing short of a slimming treatment that would have otherwise cost a few thousands a pop. My therapist did a low frequency treatment on my tummy area. Maricor (my therapist) started low (17) and gradually increased the frequency up to 30. (not sure what the unit of measurement is called) Being someone who has her funny bone located just right smack at where the pads were placed, I was practically giggling throughout the treatment. What could be more fun than losing an inch and a half off my waist while at it, right? It’s literally giggling off those excess inches in 20mins. Each session of this treatment is equal to doing 250 sit ups.  The treatment costs P5,000 (approx.$111).  But you will get a hefty discount when you avail of a treatment package instead. Read the rest of this entry »

It was a couple of months back when I wrote an entry about my looking forward to have a spa treat with the hubby. It finally happened last April 29, I claimed my prize on a blog contest I joined, over at BlueWater Day Spa in Capitol Hills, Quezon City. After having had a rather rough shiatsu massage at The Spa the week before that, I was too afraid to avail of the body massage option. I chose to have the foot reflexology and back massage (twin package) instead and I was thankful I did. It was almost like I had a body massage with special treatment on my very eager feet. The hubby availed of the Swedish massage (P650).

We added a couple of bucks and upgraded to a couple’s room and had the room all to ourselves. I love that BlueWater Day Spa is able to achieve the illusion of blue water surrounding (consistent with their name). The Capitol Hills branch could not be more perfect. Situated just right beside a golf course, it’s like a world of its own. Another thing that I like about BlueWater Day Spa is their being able to throw in that deo spray in their common room. Scheduled or not, it is just not me to bother bringing my deo with me to the spa. It should be like a part of everyone’s bath regimen, right? That’s a plus for them on my list.

BlueWater Day Spa Capitol Hills Branch
Capitol Green Street Commercial Center, Capitol Hills Golf Annex Building, Capitol Hills Drive, Old Balara, Quezon City
Telephone Numbers: +63 (2) 4730455, 9524829, 4350114

Featuring classes from Manila’s top yoga schools, Bikram Yoga, Pulse Yoga & B+B Studio Philippines (Pilates)! This weekend will also feature a mini-wellness fair offering health, organic, yoga, beauty products and more!

Sign up now for this one-of-a-kind summer event on APRIL 25-26 at the PLAZA DRIVE of Power Plant Mall and RECEIVE A HAVAIANAS PAIR of flipflops! Read the rest of this entry »

If there is anything good about summer, it is this reasonable excuse of immersing in the tub with the luxurious Origins Ginger Float Cream Bubble Bath, for longer than usual. This gorgeous smelling bubble bath was given as a gift for Christmas by my dear friend, Frances. Thanks, Franz! I really love it.

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If you happen to be one of those who have combination skin, then chances are, your lids are two of the oiliest  facial spots. The trouble with having oily lids is the persistent creasing of any type of eyeshadow that you apply. Even the supposedly crease proof ones fail to deliver.

You really do not have to endure all this creasy problem. There are a handful of eye products for those who have oily lids problem. It is up to you if you would like to experiment on other eyeshadow primers, but if you’d rather not take chances, grab a stick of Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion. It currently retails for $16. You have to make sure though, to apply powder shadow instead of cream shadow, over the primer. Cream shadows will still tend to trigger creasing, for obvious reasons. Read the rest of this entry »