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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR MY FAVORITE SEASON OF THE YEAR IS SUMMER. Everyone seems to be happy and excited to experience something new and thrilling. Some girls are busy losing weight so that they can wear their favorite bikinis while some men are cramming to get at least four packs of abs. The choices for summer adventures in the country are seemingly endless from swimming to mountain climbing to camping or fishing, we’ve got it all. And of course, it gets more fun with family friends. Thank God, there is always sunshine in the Philippines so we can enjoy these activities and our relationships as much as we can. As an introvert, I prefer going on staycation with my family or friends. Like our cover girl, Kylie Verzosa, I find staycation more relaxing and intimate. We found her while enjoying her staycation at I’M Hotel, a new hub where you can relax and chill in the heart of Metro. This Queen handles her tough everyday schedule with zest and remains excited of what lies ahead. I was deeply touched when she shared her advocacy about depression and mental illness that a lot of people are reluctant to talk about. Through this advocacy, she hopes to save lives. What a brave queen! On a lighter note, Chelsea Robato, our bubbly style go-getter is having a lot of fun discovering paradise wherever her feet may lead her to and share it with her avid followers on her blog. The passionate model is now a passionate traveler. Her secret? Continue to flip through and read her story on the pages of In Her Fad section. You really can’t box millennials nowadays. They are soaring and living every moment of their lives to the max. Let’s enjoy this summer as carefree as we can!

Lizzie Oren Editor-In-Chief

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White dress: BAYO

TABLE OF CONTENTS 5

Chelsea through the Looking Glass

Cool Summer Delights

Kiss Dry Skin Goodbye with Coconut Oil Cream

Kylie Reigns

Traveling in the Eyes of Pia Padre

ALA MODE Sizzling Hot Picks For Summer

SPECIAL FEATURE

IN HER FAD

COVER STORY

BITES

ON THE GO

HAVEN SECTION Behold a More Beautiful You at Bioessence

EDITORIAL STAFF Publisher : www.AsianTVChannel.com Editor-in-Chief : Lizzie Oren Managing Editor : Edward Keeler Art Director : Reggie Goloy Copy Editors : Flor LeaÃ±o and Rudolph Jimenez Executive Asisstant : Mikha Apostol

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SIZZLING HOT PICKS FOR SUMMER words | mikha apostol

Summer in the Philippines is intense. The heat will definitely dry up the skin. That’s why we need products that can relieve our skin from ugly cracks. This summer, we’ve compiled all the makeup and skin care products that will keep you fresh and glowing throughout the season.

1 SALTED CARAMEL / KYLIGHTER Get the perfect Kylie glow with Salted Caramel. Each Kylighter single comes with 1 pressed illuminating powder highlighter that will surely flaunt that soft dewy look this summer. 2 GLOSSIER BOY BROW Let your natural beauty shine through as you glide on Glossier Boy Brow, and have stronger and fuller brows like you didn’t put the effort to look your best.

3 BIOLITE SUN PROTECTION CREAM BY BIOESSENCE Use Biolite Sun Protection Cream and hit the beach without worries. It’s SPF 50+ so it gives you maximum sun protection. It’s ideal for the face and body. It’s non-greasy and sticky formula is also water resistant so you can have more fun under the sun.

4 SECRET KEY 24K GOLD PREMIUM FIRST SERUM Nourish and moisturize your skin overnight with Secret Key 24k Gold Premium. It has a perfect soothing and anti-aging effect that will improve your skin’s elasticity. Just a drop of this serum allows you to achieve that trendy no-makeup look this summer. 5 BYS CONTOUR AND HIGHLIGHT DUO STICK This duo highlighter that creates glow in any part of your face brings you the beauty convenience every girl dreams of. It packs in two of the best beauty tricks—contour and highlighter in one. Grab it now!

SPECIAL FEATURE

Nurture and moisturize your dry skin with Coconut Oil Cream. Never Dry—it’s the best defense against dry and flaky skin.

Coconut Oil Cream contains pure coconut oil that nourishes and soothes dry skin. This soft and creamy formula penetrates the driest areas easily thereby leaving the skin supple and silky.

Tight, itchy and flaking—these are the symptoms of dry skin. It is a common skin condition characterized by lack of appropriate amount of water in the most superficial layer of the skin. If remained untreated, dry skin may result in complications, including eczema, secondary bacterial infections, cellulitis and skin discoloration. Fortunately, dry skin is usually a mild problem; thus, it can be easily dealt with. And of course the best solution comes from nature — coconut oil, the most potent remedy to dry skin.

Oil Cream… Never Dry. It contains pure coconut oil that nourishes and soothes dry skin. This soft and creamy formula penetrates the driest areas easily and leaves the skin supple and silky. It also contains three of the most effective ingredients known as nature’s best skin moisturizers— honey, green tea and seaweed. As honey softens and nourishes, green tea soothes irritation while seaweed promotes cell regeneration and protects against free radical attacks.

Coconut oil repairs skin’s natural barrier and traps in moisture, no wonder why it is effective against dry skin. Additionally, it’s packed with vitamin E and protein so the skin glows naturally with regular use. Now, all of this skin goodness is in every bottle of Secret Key’s Coconut

Totally free from harsh ingredients, such as paraben, gluten, ethanol, synthetic fragrance and coloring, Coconut Oil Cream is gentle to the skin. Since it’s nongreasy and not sticky, adults and babies can use it on their face and body as often as they want.

WHY COCONUT OIL CREAM IS WORTH THE TRY One visible sign that your skin is not completely healthy is having dry and flaky skin. If your old skin creams have not been a big help, here are the reasons that will make you try Coconut Oil Cream: • Contains natural ingredients that nourish the skin •Relieves dry skin instantly •Suits both babies and adults because it’s gentle •Leaves lasting softness for both the face and body •Protects the skin from irritation

IN HER FAD Floral Black shorts & crop top: MISS SELFRIDGE

Make-up Artist: Maike Sogueco Hair Stylist: Iwa Ajinomoto Fashion Stylist: Patrick Henry Mergano Photographer: Ari Simangan

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words | flor leano

Yellow floral dress: TOPSHOP

IT MAY BE HER LITHE FIGURE, HER OOZING CONFIDENCE OR HER PORCELAIN SKIN THAT MADE HER ENTRY TO THE MODELING WORLD SMOOTH AND EASY. Whatever it might have been, former Guam resident Chelsea Robato has taken the Philippines’ modeling scene by storm. From print to television to runway shows to commercials, she stood out and had her name embossed in the fashion world. Modeling is not an entirely new thing for her but, looking back, it seems that this has been the life-long career intended for her. She made her modeling debut in Guam in a print ad, and made it into a Manila catalogue while she was still in high school. She also competed in the New York International Model Talent Association where she took home three awards in six categories. Let’s get to know her more and find out how her passion for traveling paved the way for her new ventures in life—entrepreneurship and blogging. 1. Describe yourself in and out of the camera. At work, it depends on the job. If it is serious, then I will be serious, and if it’s fun then I will just get along. Off cam, I am really just quiet unless I get into the water with my friends. 2. What do you consider as your greatest achievement in modeling or in your life in general? In modeling, I consider just being able to survive the modeling industry for six or seven years an achievement because some models will just be around for a year. Besides, my modeling career has been doing consistently well for three years. So, I guess, I have gone a bit farther than the usual. In life, being able to travel is already an achievement because I really love to travel and to see new things. 3. What kind of clothes mainly consists your personal closet? Comfortable clothes especially in Manila. I pick clothes that are comfortable like shorts, so it’s easy going around Manila or when doing errands and travelling. 4. What are your favorite products? For bags, I still like Hermes a lot, but for daily use, I go for Prada. For clothes, whichever available is okay like local brands. The local brands are pretty much improving. It’s nice to wear local brands. 5. How often do you shop for your clothes? I don’t really shop. Most of the time, somebody pulls something for me to wear. I am lucky that I get something to wear from my sponsors. But I love shopping abroad, too. The last time I went shopping abroad, I bought nine shorts. 6. How do you prep your skin before a photoshoot, the runway or TV appearances? I usually put on a toner, a moisturizer and a face mask. I don’t

really have a favorite brand, but I check on the use of the face mask, like if it’s whitening or moisturizing. But it’s a must that I put on a mask the night before a big event. 7. Where is your favorite modeling destination? Well, I like Thailand. The people in Thailand are very nice and friendly. They are very precise with time. The twelve-hour work includes lunch and on the thirteenth hour, you get over time. They also do their commercial shoots worldwide. 8. How did you come up with your own business? We were of course inspired by traveling. We have a traveling blog, and traveling bag is the easiest to include, and we named it Explorer Bag. 9. Are you planning to move to another city to take your modeling career to the next level? We’ll see because, at the moment, I want to focus on the social media influencing and blogging. Modeling is great. It’s a very nice experience. Let’s just see what I can do with blogging first. I really want to travel at the moment. 10. Could you give us a sentence or two to inspire young models? No matter what people say about you, keep reminding yourself that you can do it and you are worth it. Everything they say should not affect you.

No matter what people say about you, keep reminding yourself that you can do it and you are worth it. Everything they say should not affect you.

FACE VALUE White dress with black tie: Stylist’s own

words | f lor leaño

ylie Verzosa, a charming mademoiselle from Baguio City, claimed victory in the Land of the Rising Sun in the 2016 Miss International pageant through a perfect combination of beauty, grace and brains. The country’s pride beamed anew as Kylie bested sixty-eight other aspirants around the globe. The Miss International crown, which was last brought home in 2013, marks the country’s sixth victory in the Tokyo-based contest. Kylie’s tears rolled down her cheeks as her predecessor, Edymar Martinez, put the pearl-encrusted crown on her head and draped the fur-lined cape on her back. The whole country rejoiced for another belle uplifted the Brown race in the international scene. After her victory, Kylie has become the epitome of success and beauty. She also faced defeat at one time in her life as she was not able to win the Binibining Pilipinas crown in 2015. But instead of losing focus on her dream, she got back on her feet and joined the pageant again. That is a queenly attitude, indeed. Queens do not only look divinely lovely but also innately clever making them win their battles with elegance and style. How did she really win such a great feat? “Everything I have now I dreamt it two years ago, and now everything is coming true and beyond my expectations. I can’t believe it,” she opened. As she has become the source of inspiration for others, Kylie said that we have to keep on dreaming, keep on visualizing every morning every night. “If you have to write it on the walls, write it. If you have to write it on your journal, write it so it isn’t just thinking. There has to be an action,” she advised. Success she said takes a lot of dedication, hard work and sacrifice. “You also have to think of who you want to be a year from now and stay focused there. You always have that picture on your mind of who you want to be,” she added. On Beauty Getting enough sleep is the first in her beauty regimen. “If I don’t get enough sleep, I try to eat healthy. When you eat healthy, it also reflects on your face and on your mood,” she said. At night, she puts on Kiehl’s Midnight Recovery Serum. “It’s the best. It refreshes your skin when you sleep at night,” she claimed. She mentioned that her svelte figure did not come in an instant. For her to get the goddess-like body for the Miss International pageant, she had to lose weight for one year and needed another year to really focus on her winning figure. “I really had to fix my diet. I didn’t have any carbs. I completely avoided bread, rice, sugar, and salt,” she declared. So what comprised her plate during the pageant? It was a lean menu of egg, sweet potato, vegetables, and fruit. In a world where sugar and salt have become part of our staple food, keeping up with this very simple and strict diet could suppress the total enjoyment of food. “But you know, man does not live on egg and sweet potato alone. Now, I am more lenient with my diet,” she quipped. Still, she stressed that carbonated drinks should not be one’s ultimate thirst quencher as they contain high amounts of sugar. She suggests gulping lots of water and drinking tea as it cleanses one’s system. “Also ensure the quality of the fruits and vegetables that you eat. They have to be organic,” she emphasized. Furthermore, she discussed that when you eat healthy and light, you can move faster. It also makes you think and feel better so the people around you also feel better. For her fitness, she does at least 30 minutes of cardio, and a mixture of yoga and Pilates, cycling, boxing and Muay Thai. “I like to stay active. Inactivity is your enemy. Don’t sit down. Always find ways to stay active,” Kylie suggested.

Like most women, Kylie also loves makeup, specifically foundation. “I love my foundation since I do not use a concealer,” she said. “I use it as a base. I think a good liquid foundation is good for everyone. After applying a liquid foundation that matches your skin tone, glide on a lipstick and lip gloss that flatter your lips then add a blushing color on your cheeks, and you are good to go! When you look good, you also feel good,” she explained. On Style If one moves as elegant as a swan, there could be a master behind it. In Kylie’s shimmery world, it’s Francis Libiran who gives her the pieces that have never failed to wow the public. Aside from dressing up the country’s Miss International star, Francis Libiran was among the Filipino designers to be featured on America’s Next Top Model, an opportunity dedicated to the geniuses in the fashion industry. “I love Francis Libiran. He made all my Binibining Pilipinas and Ms. International gowns,” Kylie exclaimed. Like her style icon Audrey Hepburn, Kylie loves the classic pieces. She also loves them in neutral colors. “I love black. I love timeless and elegant pieces,” she said.

“Just always hope for the best. Hope is real. You have to work hard and you have to believe that you can,” she said. On her Advocacy Like most beauty queens, Kylie has her own advocacy. She is passionate about mental health and the proper treatment of depression. “A lot of people go through depression, but they do not know that they are depressed. With our advocacy, we will create awareness and, hopefully, those who have it will seek help. And after knowing what depression is all about, the family, friends and co-workers of those who are afflicted can give them the right support,” she expounded. “Depression and suicide are related and hopefully with this, I get to save lives,” she added. Kylie narrated that she gave a talk recently where she discussed the Western and Eastern ways of battling depression. The Western way, as she explained, contends that that there is a chemical imbalance that is why pills are prescribed to reach serotonin levels. She said that she is more into Eastern treatment of depression that goes with knowing your real self, battling your emotions and releasing them. She added that she goes for more natural ways of treating depression without anti-depressant drugs. She maintains that she is not against taking medications, but if there are other safer ways, it is better to go natural. After all, the body has natural ways of healing itself. On Life after Miss International “I keep on hoping and keep on dreaming. My options are limitless. I can try acting and join showbiz in another country,” she said. And to those who want to reach their dreams, she suggests that they have to keep on dreaming and keep on hoping. “Just always hope for the best. Hope is real. You have to work hard and you have to believe that you can,” she ended.

FACE VALUE White dress: BAYO

Make-up Artist: Pong Niu Hair Stylist: Renz Pangilinan Fashion Stylist:Edz Cabral Photographer: Rxandy Capinpin Videographer: Edward Keeler Shoot Location : I’M HOTEL

“I love my foundation since I do not use a concealer. I use it as a base. I think a good liquid foundation is good for everyone. When you look good, you also feel good,” she explained.

FACE VALUE

Blue blouse & cullotes: BAYO

“I love black. I love timeless and elegant pieces,” she quipped.

HAVEN

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BREAK FREE FROM THE NEVER-ENDING STRESSES THAT THE FASTPACED MODERN LIFESTYLE HAS BROUGHT US. Pamper yourself luxuriously at Bioessence where innovation blends perfectly with its two decades of experience in the beauty and wellness industry. The top-of-the line equipment, proven-effective products, highly-trained and professional staff, and the warm and family-like customer service all contribute to the prestige that this institution gladly brings you. Believing that being healthy is the new sexy, Bioessence offers skin and body wellness treatment that you will surely love. Its slimming program comes with a three-stage process that always brings you back in an awesomely curvaceous shape worthy to be on a magazine cover. There is definitely nothing to worry about. It is safe because all the treatments at Bioessence are non-invasive, and besides a licensed doctor will give you sound advice on the best treatment you should get and how long the treatment would be. The first step to a slimmer you is the Detoxification Stage which starts with the Liposome Treatment, a warm body wrap to flush out fluids that may help you lose fat from your entire body. This is followed by the Lymphatic Drainage Massage that focuses on the detoxification of your lymphatic system. After that comes the Seaweed Enzyme Activation Treatment, a rejuvenating concoction that removes excess fluids, hastens metabolism and smoothens skin texture using mineral and vitamin-packed seaweed mixture. This stage ends with Celluwave that intensifies inch and weight loss. The Breaking Stage, the second stage, starts with Vibratim, a mechanical vibratory massage which breaks down your stubborn fat and cellulites. The next process includes the Ultra Lipo, a non-surgical treatment that massages your fattest areas then emits pulsating ultrasound waves that will later on break down the fat cells. The second stage wraps up with the Cellulite Massage, a reducing massage that breaks ugly lumps and bulges. The final stage, or the Firming and Toning Stage, includes the Byowrap Treatment in which a cold wrap is applied all over the body using an elastic bandage soaked in a solution. This provides a change in temperature thereby helping in eliminating fats. Next is the Faradic Treatment, a spot reduction treatment for firming and toning of sagging tissues. This is followed by Thermoshape which hastens the slimming process through radio frequency. This helps in firming and renewing your collagen elastin fibers. Finally, Celthera Elite is done to complete the entire slimming process. Celthera is the Bioessence’s breakthrough product in body contouring. It’s a non-invasive treatment with no downtime. It is proven safe and effective with immediate and dramatically visible results. “As you can see, the slimming process comes in three stages. This is designed to ensure that the body is all prepped up for the weight loss and to prevent relapse of the fat tissues,” explained Ms. Anj Alip, the marketing manager of Bioessence. Caressing your skin will be such as delight after you get Bioessence’s Caviar Protein Treatment. Caviar is one of the finest dishes that people indulge in. But now, it has become an excellent treatment that brings back the glow and freshness of your skin. It essentially erases fine lines, tightens the skin, and most importantly, activates the cells to manufacture collagen, the protein responsible for skin’s youth and vividness making it a perfect anti-aging beauty regimen for those aged 35 and up. “For the younger people, we 14

recommend Intensilite, a healthy whitening treatment that contains 10 potent Oxygen Ceuticals products that will surely make our clients look fairer and fresher,” Ms. Anj described. Well, you can just get a whitening soap or cream anywhere, but is it even safe? Intensilite is done not instantly, but through a careful and meticulous process supported with high-grade machines and the latest technology in whitening. This includes Skin Bella, Photodynamic Therapy and Oxygen Infusion. “Beauty offers a lot of opportunities,” Mr. Joseph Feliciano, the Senior Vice President of Bioessence explained. And believing in this, Bioessece has been finding ways to bring out the beauty in all its customers. “What we offer are products and services that make our customers look and feel beautiful. Beauty should come from within, that is why we came up with our wellness treatments that will eventually prevent health problems. In this way, our customers’ inner beauty will naturally radiate,” Mr. Feliciano further discussed. It’s time that you feel the difference of Bioessence skin and wellness treatment. Call the beauty clinic through its vanity number, 0918-8-BEAUTY, to book an appointment for a facial, slimming and wellness treatments, or to inquire about the latest Bioessence beauty products. Through 0918-8-BEAUTY (232889), you may also ask for assistance to locate the nearest Bioessence branch or its subsidiaries, and clinic hours. Visit any of the three Bioessence Gold Branches and try the Slim Star Pod or the Gold Capsule, an anti-flab technology that brings the concept of sauna to the next level. It brings instant slimming result after a steamy treatment but will still let you breathe in fresh air. Give it a shot in the following branches: Bioessence West Avenue #67 Jasi Street, West Avenue; Quezon City, Philippines. | Bioessence Gold Marfori Heights, Davao City, Davao Del Sur | Bioessence Gold Marquee Mall, Aniceto Gueco St, Pulong Maragul, Angeles, 2009 Pampanga

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COOL SUMMER DELIGHTS Season’s freshest harvests should make the summer festive and flavorful. From sun up to sun down load your tummies with light nutritionallypacked dishes that can be prepared in just few minutes. Enjoy these sumptuous meals with your family and friends then forget about the heat as you chomp the healthy treats we prepared for you.

BREAKFAST

LUNCH

AFTERNOON COOLER

DINNER

EGG OMELET AND TOFU WRAP

GRILLED SALMON AND PARSLEY SALAD

LEMON AND BASIL LEAF COOLER

AVOCADO AND SHRIMP WRAPS

Ingredients •6 large organic eggs •½ cup parsley, chopped •2 cups fresh cubed tofu •3 teaspoons pepper •Canola oil for frying Procedure 1. Beat two eggs at a time then add 1 teaspoon pepper. Fry the beaten eggs on a pan with canola oil. Make sure it forms a perfect wrap-like look. 2. Wrap in the tofu into the organic egg wrap. 3. Garnish with parsley.

WHY IS IT GOOD TO MUNCH TOFU? Tofu strengthens bones, slows down weight gain and prevents hair loss.

Ingredients For the marinade: •1 whole large lemon •3 tablespoons oyster sauce •2 tablespoons garlic powder •1 teaspoon salt •1 tablespoon ground pepper For the salad: •1 kilogram fresh salmon fillet •2 cups capers •2 cups parsley •1 whole large red bell pepper, sliced •Vinaigrette for the dressing •Lemon for garnishing Procedure 1. Squeeze the large lemon in a big bowl. Add the oyster sauce, garlic powder, salt and ground pepper then put the salmon fillet into the bowl. Let it stand for 30 minutes. 2. Grill the salmon on a barbecue stand. 3. Put the parsley, capers, and red bell pepper on plates then place the grilled salmon on top. Drizzle with vinaigrette and garnish with sliced lemon on top.

Ingredients •½ cup of freshly squeezed lemon juice •4 cups of cold water •1 cup of fresh basil leaves •1 bag green tea •crushed ice •honey to taste Procedure 1. Boil 2 cups of water. Pour the hot water into a mug then put the tea into the hot water. Do not boil the tea as it will make the green tea taste bitter. Let it cool. 2. Pour in the green tea into a pitcher of 4 cups of cold water. 3. Add the fresh-squeezed lemon juice and 1 cup fresh basil leaves. 4. Stir in the crushed iced and honey.

WHY SHOULD WE EAT MORE BASIL LEAVES? Basil leaves relieve headache, improve vision and ease stress.

Ingredients •2 tablespoons canola oil •2 pounds peeled and deveined medium shrimp, chopped •3 cloves garlic, sliced •3 tablespoons oyster sauce •8 rice wraps •1 avocado, sliced •1 cup fresh arugula •1 sliced red bell pepper Procedure 1. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and garlic and cook until the shrimp turned bright red. Add oyster sauce and toss to combine. 2. Wrap the shrimp, avocado, arugula, and red bell pepper into the rice wraps.

WHY IS IT A MUST TO INCLUDE AVOCADO IN OUR DIET? Avocado prevents cardiovascular disease, protects the liver from ailments, and keeps the skin healthy.

WHY SHOULD WE ADD PARSLEY IN OUR DIET? Parsley prevents arthritis, boosts immune system and improves kidney health. 15

TRAVELING IN THE EYES OF PIA PADRE

A certified go-getter, Pia Danielle Padre is a twentysomething-year-old graduate of Culinary Arts, yet she is still pursuing her dreams in the fashion industry and achieving the desires of her heart. This Manilabased belle is an online influencer, model and blogger who will take us to places, make us yearn to break free from our routine and encourage us to try something new while traveling. In the world of online influencing, she has grown tremendously from simply posting photos on Instagram to now becoming an online influencer with tons of brands supporting her. “I started wanting more. I wanted people to know more about the places that I visit, and my thoughts. I wanted to share a lot with people, so I felt the need for blogging and that’s where it all started,” she said. 1. How do you balance school and traveling? When I’m in school, I try as much as possible to compress all of my subjects into three days, so I can work and squeeze in some travel for the rest of the week.

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2. What are your travel must haves? I always bring a camera to document my travel and some gadgets that I might need. If I’m going to the beach, for example, it’s a must for me to bring a GoPro. I also pack in my toiletries and have my soap and a conditioner ready in my bag because some hotel conditioners make my hair really frizzy and tangled. You’ll always need wet wipes and tissue, too. Girls must always travel with makeup. And never, ever forget your sunnies. I travel with at least five sunglasses with me. Maybe it’s just me, but I want a lot of options for my sunglasses. 3. How do you stay healthy and fit while traveling? I don’t really go on a diet, but I try to eat the right portion of food. That way, I can eat whatever I want. Also, I love snacking on fruits and veggies. Less junk food or no junk food at all.

4. What songs or music genre do you listen to while traveling? I always listen to Kygo or any tropical house music whenever I go on a road trip or chill by the beach. It’s a feel-good music. It’s so uplifting and relaxing which I super love. 5. Which of the countries you have visited do you love the most? I fall in love with all the places that I’d go to. In certain circumstances like when it comes to city life, I’d say my favorite is Singapore. If I want to have fun with my friends, go partying at the beach and at the same time go nature tripping, I think it’s Bali. My favorite country when I want to spend time with family or with my boyfriend, I’d say, is Australia because there are a lot of places to see, nice views and fun activities for the whole family. And lastly for breath-taking beaches, of course the Philippines tops them all! We have a lot of lovely beaches to offer that can win against any other islands from different countries. 6. What are your favorite go-to beauty products? Nars Creamy Concealer because it does the job really well. It’s amazing! I also like the eyebrow palette from BYS, lip tint from Tony Moly which I’ve been using for more than five years, and Maybelline’s waterproof mascara. 7. What was your best travel experience? I’m currently in Sydney. And I think it’s by far my best experience because I’m with my family, and we haven’t gone on a trip together for so long. 8. What is the best diet tip you can share with us? I guess you must have healthy food options and avoid eating junk food. I myself don’t like to restrain myself from eating the food that I want so I guess getting the healthy option is a good idea.

HEAD TURNER

THE NATURAL CHANGE An attractive hair is definitely a head-turner. But what are the criteria for a salon-gorgeous hair? Basically, it has to be clean. It should be washed daily to keep your hair dandruff-free. For women it has to be shiny and bouncy; for men, it has to be thick and black. If a simple shampoo and conditioner could give you all these, things could have been easier. But let’s admit, hair problems persist even with expensive hair treatments. Probably, it’s time to make the natural change.

HUMAN NATURE STRENGTHENING SHAMPOO & CONDITIONER Voluminous and velvety hair is possible even under extreme summer heat. Human Nature Strengthening Shampoo and Conditioner tandem can save your hair from frizz and split ends. You will definitely fall in love with the Strengthening Shampoo’s nature-infused formula that consists of hydrolyzed protein to fortify and protect hair from breakage, and Philippine coco nectar, a revolutionary ingredient that bursts with amino acids, vitamins and minerals. Its breakthrough CREAMFoam® technology acts like lotion to moisturize hair and scalp, leaving it much stronger, healthier, and glossier. On the other hand, Human Nature Strengthening Conditioner is 100% free from harmful chemicals. It is a very rich combination of hydrolyzed wheat protein that makes hair strands strong and healthy, and sunflower, avocado and soybean oils that keep every woman’s crowning glory soft and shiny.

L’OREAL PARIS ELVIVE EXTRAORDINARY OIL For dry and limp hair, let flower power nourish your hair back. Only L’Oreal’s Extraordinary Oil offers the perfect combination of six flower extracts that work like a wonder to revive the glory in your hair. It consists of the oils of lotus to supply nutrition, chamomile to boost hair shine and radiance, tiare to protect hair from dryness, matricaria chamomilla to soften and relax hair texture, rose to protect hair from harsh water and weather, and flax to hydrate hair intensely. This precious blend leaves the hair silky and shiny with a light weight, non-greasy finish. Being natural, it’s ideal for all hair types. Use it before shampooing, before styling or as a finishing touch to enjoy a perfect hair day.

HUMAN NATURE BAMBOO CHARCOAL SHAMPOO FOR MEN Hair can make men look manlier and more confident. Many shampoos are available, but Bamboo Charcoal Shampoo for Men with Revitalizing Peppermint is definitely different because it is charged with one of the nature’s most powerful deep-cleansing ingredients―bamboo charcoal. Known in East Asia as the “Black Diamond”, bamboo charcoal acts like a magnet to help get rid of the dirt and impurities making the hair look healthier from roots to the tips. Since Bamboo Charcoal Shampoo for Men with Revitalizing Peppermint does not contain any harsh chemicals, such as paraben and synthetic fragrances, men can enjoy every shower without fear of itchiness or scalp irritation.

IKUMOU HAIR GROWER SHAMPOO Your locks can find hope in Ikumou Hair Grower Shampoo. It combines highly potent natural ingredients, such as Aloe Vera and Moringa Oleifera (Malunggay), Panax Ginseng, rosemary and Virgin Coconut Oil for luxuriously thicker and healthier hair. It penetrates deeply to rejuvenate hair follicles, provides optimum nutrition to help combat hair loss or thinning of hair, and improves blood circulation to the scalp stimulating hair growth. Aside from preventing hair fall and stimulating hair growth, it also maintains moisture in the hair and scalp; thus, it eliminates dandruff and prevents scalp itchiness. Its cleansing effect makes it an anti-fungal, anti-bacterial, and anti-inflammatory solution. If your hair grower shampoo merely makes promises, it’s time to switch and feel the difference of Ikumou Hair Grower Shampoo in every strand of your hair.