skin care

Manila has totally gone Korean – from the popular K Dramas, K Pop Culture, and even in the skin care department. The K wave lingers and seems to stay for a great while. And when we talk about Korean skin care, it is for the most part focused on achieving that dewey, glass-skin, glowing complexion.

The skin care industry is riding the waves too. But the question is which ones work? Which are the ones that will actually help achieve that translucent, dewey, luminous face, that seems to radiate from within?

The Asian Aesthetic Center offers the latest in beauty treatments and procedures

We were recently at the Asian Aesthetic Center and we were introduced to the AAC Essentials which is composed of:

• Dermatone –  helps brighten skin for a glowy glass-like complexion.
• Clarifying Serum – increases cellular turnover which makes the skin youthful-looking
• Whitening Serum – lightens and minimize pores which improves the appearance of skin.

There are so many products to choose from, but you need informed choices to separate the hype for certain products and ingredients to the ones that actually work.

When we’re younger, the skin changes every 28 days. But as we age, the sloughing off of dead cells becomes sluggish and the skin becomes dull. Because it layers on the old skin and you have to help your skin exfoliate. This is why when we get older, we tend to have wrinkles and pigmentation. The AAC Essentials line is designed for a nighttime routine with visible results in just two weeks. Consistency is key. The more assiduous you are in following a skincare routine, the better your results.

Achieve glass skin through AAC Essentials Skin Care line

The AAC Essentials Formulation:

While the formulation of the ACC Essentials is a trade secret, some of the active ingredients include Retinols, Arbutin, and a combination of the fruit acids. These are ingredients with a proven track record in both safety and effectivity. AAC Essentials is a skincare line that has been around for 10 years and longtime users, some from as far as Japan, have been clamoring for it.

Apart from the healthy glow, with AAC Essentials the overall condition of your complexion improves that even if you get acne, whiteheads, and blackheads, it is easier to treat them. The relaunch of AAC Essentials has the added advantage of a more improved formula using the
latest research-backed ingredients. The road glassy, sparkly complexion is achievable with AAC Essentials.

AAC Essentials 8 Benefits:

• Whitens complexion
• Smoothens skin
• Minimizes pores
• Doubles as treatment for acne
• Minimizes Wrinkles
• Gives a dewy and glass-skin glow
• Improves skin pigmentation
• Increases cell turnover

I’m onto my first week of using the AAC Essentials line. So far, so good. I’m loving the way my face feels every morning. No drastic improvement yet. But will sure let you guys in at the end of my second week. It should be good as it claims. It won’t be ordered by people from far away Japan, where there are loads of holy grail beauty products for nothing. 🙂

Asian Aesthetic is also known for their other services like their non-invasive fat reduction and their Melt that Double Chin Away procedures.

A non-invasive fat reduction procedure means it’s easier to get sexier arms at the Asian Aesthetic Center

The Asian Aesthetic Center specializes in melting your double chin through a combination of procedures that will see
results in as early as two weeks.

 
Won’t miss the chance to selfie with Dra. Amy Bautista, Owner and CEO of Asian Aesthetic Center

First price for the social media blogger event contest. Special shout out to Mommy Dhess, The Kitchen Mom! 🙂

Asian Aesthetic Center is located at Xanland Place Condominium, 323 Katipunan Ave., Loyola Heights, Quezon City Philippines 1105. Their Makati Branch is at: Centuria Medical Makati, Suite 1006, Century City, Kalayaan Ave. cor. Salamanca St., Brgy. Poblacion, Makati City.

Learn more of Asian Aesthetic Center’s products and services, follow Asian Aesthetic Center on Facebook.  For orders and more
information, you may also contact them at  (02) 709-9565 / 0917-8554899 or email at asian aesthetic@gmail.com

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In this day and age, it’s easy to get lost in the hustle and bustle of life, but these three professionals share their secret to making the most of their time and staying on top of the game.

For 22-year old Pauline Del Rosario, it’s self-care. “As a real estate agent, I’m always on the go,” she says. “I don’t have a lot of time in the morning to prep myself up before I face potential buyers. But I know I need to face them with confidence knowing how it can help me close a sale! Good thing there’s SkinWhite PowerWhitening Lotion. All I need is just a few drops to make my skin instantly whit, making me feel more self-assured.  What’s more, I don’t have to worry about the harmful sun rays because my skin gets a big dose of SPF 20 throughout the day”. (more…)

After having tried a handful of skin care supplements, I have come to experience for myself the difference of the collagen drink HyC 150. The Hyaluron, Collagen, and Ubiquinol combination that other collagen supplements don’t have,  might just be the winning combination. I have long put away the belief that supplements like this has everything to do with vanity. This, after experiencing the incredible relief from suffering from dry eyes for months on end, after taking HyC 150 for a week. Now before I get ahead of myself, what is the big deal about collagen anyway?

What’s the big deal about Collagen?

As we age, the amount of collagen that our body produces is diminished. From producing a youthful type of collagen, our bodies transition to producing an older type of collagen. Collagen has a lot to do with the elasticity of our skin. And as our skin ages, elastin production also decreases.

Yes, I have done my homework and not just take a brand’s claim on their products. It does make sense, right? It does not take me a whole lot to tell that I’m in need of supplementation. Possibly because I have been working long hours in front of the computer as a virtual assistant from 2009, it has taken its toll on my poor eyes. I may not be wearing glasses just yet, but my dry eyes have always been my tell-tale sign. HyC 150 has since been my go to collagen supplement drink. Aside from HyC 150’s health benefits, the icing to the cake is my skin is more supple. What’s not to love about HyC 150? 🙂 (more…)

It began with the core philosophy of providing trusted and affordable skin care brand for Filipinos; 22 years later, Diana Stalder Face, Body, Skincare and Cafe remains committed to delivering the promise of a better you.

Services. It offers a variety of skincare treatments that address the needs of even the most delicate skin type, complemented by highly skilled therapists, to ensure delivery of desired treatment results. (more…)

Having milky white skin gives a person unspeakable advantages. It can improve one’s confidence and self-esteem. In our country, white is synonymous to beauty. Filipinas today desire to get whiter skin but not to look exactly like Caucasians. We are already proud of our Asian features, all we want is to improve and enhance them. What we all want and are obsessed with, is having fair skin; but are all skin whitening treatments safe, particularly on prolonged usage? The answer is NO, because there are certain bleaching preparations available in the market which may cause harmful effects on the skin. The most common of which, are the Irritant Contact Dermatitis and Ochronosis.

Irritant Contact Dermatitis is a skin condition caused by direct chemical injury to the skin causing skin rashes and severe itchiness, while Ochronosis is a pigmentary disorder of the skin caused by prolonged use of creams containing Hydroquinone and Mercury.

Hydroquinone, when used over a long period of time, can cause Exogenous Ochronosis (where skin turns bluish or black). While it is true that it is an effective skin whitening compound because it inhibits the production of melanin to cause the whitening of skin color, it can also damage our pigment cells when improperly used.

Mercury, on the other hand, particularly the ammoniated type, which is the most common in Chinese bleaching cream preparations, may cause Ochronosis even in very low concentration if used for a longer period of time. Its cumulative effect may damage the kidneys or even cause neurological effects.

Diana Stalder offers a variety of skin whitening preparations and kits which have undergone clinical trials and studies to address the pigmentary skin problems without causing untoward effects to the skin and assuring the consumers of its safety.

To help you relax and rejuvenate after work, here’s Casmara Nacar Treatment. It is a professional personalized skin lightening and illuminating treatment in single-dose phases combined with benefits of an algae peel off mask. It cleanses, exfoliates and whitens the skin, targeting skin color, localized or diffused marks.

It effectively helps your skin look younger, delaying signs of ageing.
This treatment offers the largest number of whitening and illuminating active ingredients in the world, with 10 active ingredients for illuminating and skin lightening properties as it works directly on melanogenesis process. You may also visit Diana Stalder clinics for a free skin analysis and counseling by skilled therapists.

Different Whitening Active Ingredients

1. Tyrostat is a strong inhibitor of tyrosinase enzymatic activity, one of the main enzymes involved in the pigmentation process. It has higher activity than arbutin, turmeric, and hydroquinone and with no unwanted side effects. It safely reduces skin pigmentation and erythema by limiting both melanin production and skin reddening for an even skin complexion.
2. Beta arbutin is a superb ingredient produced from the bearberry leaves, cranberry, and blueberry. Its primary goal is to prevent tyrosinase production in the body.
3. Glutathione is really a pioneer in whitening systems. It is often found in soaps, ointments, lotions, creams and in pills. Its antioxidant properties help you to get whiter skin.
4. Licorice is a great ingredient for skin whitening purpose and well-known for its special ability to suppress tyrosinase (melanin production catalyst) production. The substance has anti-inflammatory components, hence can lessen sunburn effects.
5. Kojic acid suppresses enzyme tyrosinase production in the body and impede melanin formation. With this, skin whitening is guaranteed. Primarily, kojic acid is produced from the mushroom family, the same fermented by-product used to produce ‘rice wines’.

Body Whitening Scrub is the combination of body scrub and bleaching. Hence, the procedure will provide even colored, glowing and health-looking skin.

In order to achieve a skin that is white as snow, here are some examples of food that you should include in your meals as these can boost skin whitening. These are dairy products (i.e, milk and yogurt), fresh fruits (i.e, lemon, orange, apple, banana, papaya, berries, and kiwi), oatmeal, soybean, almond, aloe vera, sea weeds, potato, beetroot, pumpkin, green tea and dark chocolate. On the other hand, foods that you need to limit intake are cantaloupe, mango, peach, spinach, kale, sweet potato, olive oil, broccoli, and red bell pepper since they are known to affect skin pigmentation thereby causes skin tanning.

Nowadays with such a busy lifestyle, it has become difficult to take time out to care for our skin. Since everyone has to eat no matter how busy we are; adding skin whitening food to our diet is a must as it can help us with our complexion. Good thing that DS Café is now available through Food Panda so we can have it delivered right at your doorstep. We cater at Cubao and Mandaluyong areas. Check out our healthy and affordable menu today!

To learn more of Diana Stalder’s products and services, visit the official website at www.dianastalder.com and follow us on our social media accounts; Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dianastalderbydermaline, Twitter: @Diana_stalder and Instagram: @dianastalder. You may also visit the following Diana Stalder branches near you.

Gateway Mall, Basement 2, Araneta Center Cubao
(02)351.0299 | +63 917 6218468

SM Megamall, 5/F Bldg A, Mandaluyong City(02)984.8188 | +63 917 6265362

SM Calamba, 3/F, Calamba Laguna
(049)306.0602 | +63 917 6276523

SM Bacolod, 3/F North Wing, Bacolod City
(034)431.4376 | +63 929 553 8478