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Looking beautiful is still relevant. Even in times of calamity or pandemic, men and women choose to look dapper in and out of their homes. But beneath this consciousness to look good, everyone nowadays gives the same emphasis on the importance of feeling good at the same time, a realization that seemed to have led the industry to a continuous transformation.

There is no denying, a lot of consumers are still swayed by the popular concept of beauty – pouty lips, oozing butt, massive breasts, obvious cheekbones, trendy hairstyles and whatnot- Hollywood has drilled in their psyche, countless people are beginning to ask if these products endorsed by celebrities that help them look appealing are safe, harmless, organic, and even ethical.

This gave rise to Green beauty, a growing movement of people and industries who want to be beautiful and responsible at the same time.

The term Green beauty has no precise definition in the dictionary. The person who coined this term must have drawn it from the conclusion of ascensional aesthetic (the belief that one should rise from lower to higher forms of beauty), with contention that artificial beauty is enjoyable.

To be clear about it, Green beauty is clean beauty and generally refers to products which are non-toxic and not harmful whether they are natural or not. One must take not that there is no such thing as ‘chemical-free’ cosmetics since every ingredient used in developing a cosmetic product, natural or synthetic is a chemical.

What green beauty tries to emphasize is the absence of harsh synthetic elements, which are toxic and carcinogenic every consumer applies in his/her body, and at the same time do not destroy the environment.

This commercial ethos covers a wide spectrum of principles that advocates the use of products that are not harmful to one’s health and the planet. It comes with an awareness that being 'green' also means being socially responsible and ethically mindful.

In the Philippines, Diwatang Maria is setting the benchmark for Green beauty at a high level.

Diwatang Maria is a local start-up brand that blends science and passion to give Filipinos access to effective, achievable, and sustainable skincare. “We offer high-quality and locally made organic soaps that help your skin achieve that healthy glow to which the diwatas are known for,” shares Ma. Concepcion Macalintal, founder and CEO of Diwatang Maria.

The company was founded in 2018 when she saw the need to provide beauty products that will not only help consumers attain the results from the products they are using, but also to embrace a business ethic that provides consumers ‘green beauty’ products that are natural, organic, safe, free from harmful and toxic ingredients, and safe to the environment.

Expressing why Diwatang Maria chose to be in the green beauty market, Macalintal said, “People are starting to realize the importance of natural or organic products. This Green Beauty movement is more than a practice that was adopted just recently but rather a reticent movement, which started sometime and is growing as consumers are being empowered by the fact that there can be a better and safer choice:

She also added that her company wanted to promote the use of locally made organic goods and “gather support as they promote eco-friendly products and we want to share that Filipino-made products are on a par with international brands when it comes to producing premium quality soaps.”

Diwatang Maria recently introduced its three pilot products, namely Mariang Makiling, Mariang Sinukuan, Mariang Cacao.

Maria Makiling, the sacred protector of Mt. Makiling gives you the harmonious combination of Papaya Enzyme and Kojic Acid, which is an organic compound derived from fungi and malting of rice known to be effective in improving the appearance of melasma and hyperpigmentation.

Diwatang Maria Makiling soap also uses Coconut Oil and Aloe Vera that work best to prevent acne and blemishes. Its rich lather leaves the skin healthy and glowing.

Meanwhile, DiwatangMaria Sinukuan contains Oatmeal Kernel and Colloidal Oatmeal that help your skin free from irritation and itching. Perfect for sensitive skin, DiwatangMaria Sinukuan combines the power of Papaya Enzyme, Glutathione, and Kojic Acid to provide your skin the antioxidants that keep the skin healthy, clean, and glowing. It also contains coconut oil and aloe vera, together with oatmeal, they form a trio of antibacterial and anti-inflammatory lather for healthy and radiant skin.

Diwantang Maria Cacao, the chocolate-scented Diwatang Maria Cacao nourishes the skin through the skin-enhancing benefits from Oatmeal Kernel, Colloidal Oatmeal, and Shea Butter. The powerful moisturizing effect of this trio helps the skin to delay aging and boosts the production of collagen.

All Diwatang Maria products, are all-natural, paraben-free, and free of other harmful ingredients.

Although a number of businesses in the country try to cope with this green movement by offering products with natural ingredients, it wasn’t some five years ago when considerably more organizations saw the importance of green awareness and began the integration cleaner, safer practices in their products and services.

Diwatang Maria also recognizes the importance of sustainability as it uses natural ingredients in its products.

The company is expecting expansion within the year to cater to more Filipinos nationwide to better serve its growing market.

Macalintal also invited entrepreneurial individuals to join Diwatang Maria as distributors or resellers. “We are offering exciting packages for those who want to be our partners in the business. Let’s take advantage of earning at the comfort of our homes since most of the people now prefer work from home arrangements.”

Diwatang Maria is available in Lazada and Shoppee. For more information check http://www.diwatangmaria.com.

In response to the ongoing community quarantine due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Woven partnered with the SEARCH Foundation to provide Bahay Kubo Farming Kits to at least 100 artisans and their families. Each kit is good for a small 300-square meter backyard garden. With an expected yield of 400 kilograms of crops within three to four months, the garden can support a family of five for roughly three months.

Woven and the SEARCH Foundation conceptualized the Bahay Kubo Farming Kits after hearing the concerns of the artisan communities in Samar and Basilan. The problem is, most farming in Basey is geared towards cash crops such as rice and coconut. A portion of their annual rice harvest is kept for their family’s consumption, while the rest is sold for cash, which is then used for the purchase of necessities such as meat, vegetables, and other household goods. Very few farmers practice the bahay kubo style of farming – named after the song – where all of their food requirements are grown in the farm.

Woven Co-founder Trish Lim explains, “Unlike urban communities where supermarkets and other goods are nearby, those in the provinces typically rely on inter-city or inter-island travel to source food and supplies.”

In Basilan, Yakan community partners reported an increase in the cost of everyday goods. One of their leaders shares, “Namomroblema na nga kami, baka paubos na rin mga gastusin namin habang patagal nang patagal ang quarantine.” [We are worried because our money is running out while the quarantine keeps taking longer and longer.]

As its name suggests, each Bahay Kubo Farming Kit is designed to improve food security for these families by helping them create backyard gardens. Each kit is worth Php 1,100 and contains seeds for varieties of root crops and vegetables, a faming manual, and some working capital for fertilizer. It is a way for farmers to survive and even thrive regardless of their income level or the state of the national economy. And with the economic downturn caused by the much needed quarantine, our rural communities need to practice farming for self-sustenance more than ever.

According to SEARCH Foundation Executive Director and Woven Co-founder John Francia, this Bahay Kubo style farming is integrated and diversified farming. That means that the kits would allow the communities to grow crops, such as cucumber, kalabasa, sweet potato, cassava, eggplant, tomato, string beans, bitter gourd and pechay. The variety of crops will provide high nutritional value and can serve most of their food requirements. Any additional meat or produce could then be used to supplement what they can grow in their gardens.

When the communities make their first harvest in three to four months, Woven and SEARCH Foundation hope that they will gain peace of mind in knowing that they will be able to put food on the table for their loved ones. Although it’s a small project, both organizations hope it will be a big step on their journey towards long-term food security.

Woven Crafts is a compassionate crafts company that designs hand-in-hand with Filipino artisans for the modern lifestyle.

SEARCH Foundation specializes in planning, implementing, and documenting community-based enterprise initiatives.

Legande Inc. recently had a 2.5 hour long live session with Dr. Ryan Niño C. Padua, internal medicine - cardiology, about how amazing our immune system is. As we all know, times have changed and we are now living a new normal where we stay at home as much as possible to combat an unseen enemy in the form of COVID-19.

COVID-19 is a form of a virus that is transmitted from person to person via droplets in the air or through an object touched by an infected person. This virus gets into our system via our eyes, nose, or mouth. This happens when you either inhale air where there are droplets from an infected person or when you touch something and then touch your face.

A person touches their face about 20x every hour on average. This is how easily you can be infected when you come into contact with someone or something with the COVID-19 virus.

So, how can you boost your immune system so that it can help you figh off COVID-19?

Drink 2 cups of water every hour. It may sound a lot but it has been proven that COVID-19 thrives on parched throats. Keeping yourself hydrated not only helps fight off COVID-19, but it also helps to keep you hydrated and your internal system running on full speed.

Eat a balanced diet. This means the Go, Grow, Glow food chart should be followed. Avoid eating highly processed food such as those that come in plastic packaging or have a long shelf life. It’s best to eat natural, organic, or those that are high in fiber like oatmeal.

Avoid or cut down on vices. Smoking, drinking alcohol, and using illegal drugs can lower down your immune system.

Exercise and getting enough rest. You need to move your body to get your blood flowing and to stretch your muscles. However, you also need to get enough rest which means you need to sleep long enough that when you wake up, you feel refreshed, not tired.

Enzymes and probiotics. Enzymes and probiotics can help foster the growth of good bacteria to fight the bad ones. They also help in preventing disease-causing bacteria to do damage in the body.

Legande Inc. offers Life Enzymes. Life Enzyme works better than most vitamins, herbal remedies, and supplements. Enzymes speed up blood circulation, digestion, detoxification, and healing which are all necessary for the body. Legánde’s Life Enzyme contains 150 all-natural whole fruits and vegetables as well as medicinal fungi and ancient Chinese herbs which underwent a 1-year fermentation process. This slows down aging and aids in the relief of digestive disorders and boosts energy.

You can purchase Legánde’s Argan Oil via www.Legánde.com or visit them at Suite 406, West Tower, Philippine Stock Exchange Center, Ortigas Center, Barangay San Antonio, Pasig City, Metro Manila, Philippines, 1605 when the quarantine is over. You can also check their Facebook Page to send them a message.

During these challenging times, SM Bulacan Malls are redefining customer experience with many shopping options for easy, safe and efficient shopping.

Shoppers can now book from the comfort of their home, enjoy specialties from their favorite restaurants at SM Malls in Marilao, Baliwag as well as Pulilan and have their basics delivered to their doorstep through official partners such as Pabili-Bulacan, Ride Eat, and Pa Suyo Po.

More of your favorite restaurants at SM City San Jose Del Monte and SM City Baliwag are open for take-out and delivery via JoyRide and Bulacan 3 wheels on-the-go.

Shoppers can chat and contact their favorite SM Mall through our SM Bulacan Malls viber community to find out the availability of essentials and answers to any mall queries that you may have. The system was designed for easy navigation and transaction tailored to your preference.

For convenience, SM Bulacan Malls also offer take-out and delivery services. Shoppers simply need to choose from the list of open establishments that may be found on our official social media pages; contact the restaurant or store directly to order and arrange for payment as well as delivery.

With this, you can treat your family to culinary specialties from Max’s, Classic Savory, Kenny Rogers; southern fried chicken at KFC, as well as delightful desserts from JCO, Krispy Kreme, Dunkin Donuts; drinks from Starbucks and Gong Cha, Dakasi and many more.

You can also call or order online and pick up your essentials from The SM Store, Ace Hardware, Our Home and SM Appliance at the store’s designated pick up point. Goods can also be delivered at a preferred location.

SM Bulacan Malls will also have your basic needs covered as essential and non-leisure stores gradually resume operations. Adapting to the "new normal," malls will be practicing the #SafeMallingAtSM. Mallgoers will be requested to observe a safe distance, especially when queuing.

Temperature checks upon entry, mandatory wearing of face mask, and strictly no loitering will likewise be observed. The number of people inside the mall, stores, and restaurants will also be limited for employees and customers’ safety. In addition, food and dining tenants can only offer delivery and take-out services.

Ushering a new era of customer experience, SM Bulacan Malls in Marilao, San Jose Del Monte, Baliwag and Pulilan will continue to provide safe and efficient solutions for the benefit of its shoppers. For more information follow SM Bulacan Malls on Facebook and Instagram.

With the unprecedented global health crisis, companies under SM today stand in solidarity with the nation and the citizenry in the battle against COVID-19.

SM today assured all of its employees their regular compensation as well as the extension of an Emergency Financial Assistance to its front liners, security guards and janitorial staff during the Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) period from March 16 to April 14, 2020. The extent of this assistance includes the following:

All employees will receive their regularly scheduled salaries during the ECQ period without deductions made against their Vacation and Sick Leaves;

The company’s front liners, who comprise the skeletal workforce, will, in addition, be provided with premium pay;

All Security Guards and Janitorial staff will receive financial assistance of PHP5,000 for the period.

It is focused on helping these key resources so that they in turn can be of service to others.

On a daily basis since the ECQ, SM has also been undertaking measures to protect the safety and welfare of its front line personnel with protective gear, meals, and transportation whenever possible.

“In these trying times, we are in uncharted territory. Let’s be one with each other, united in the spirit of service. Let’s be mindful of our front liners and help with their need to be alert so they can continue to do their best in working for the safety and health of our communities,” said Hans T. Sy on behalf of the Sy family.

SM continues to assess the health crisis with vigilance; enjoining its employees and the public to follow guidelines and precautions to help combat the virus.

This financial assistance is another commitment to fighting the negative effects of COVID-19. Earlier, SM made separate announcements to waive tenant rentals nationwide as well as to support health workers as they actively fight the spread of COVID-19 with PHP100 million worth of protective equipment, testing kits and supplies.

Tea is one of the oldest drinks in history. Even during ancient times and during the times of emperors, tea is one of the drinks that they consumed and enjoyed. In fact, the history of tea dates back to ancient China, almost 5,000 years ago.

According to legend, in 2732 B.C. Emperor Shen Nung discovered tea when leaves from a wild tree blew into his pot of boiling water. He was immediately interested in the pleasant scent of the resulting brew, and drank some. This is how tea was born.

These days, you will see people toting a cup of tea and drinking it like any other drink but here are 5 things that you need to know when you have a cup of tea because it is not just your everyday, ordinary drink.

Green tea is the healthiest beverage in the world. It is loaded with antioxidants and nutrients that have powerful effects on the body, helping it to increase metabolism which aids in weight loss. The other powerful effects include improved brain function, fat loss, a lower risk of cancer and many more.

White Tea is the least processed among black tea and green tea. Due to this, white tea retains a high amount of antioxidants which help reduce the risk of heart disease and combats skin aging. It is also very effective at reducing inflammation from free radicals in human skin cells.

Black Tea, on the other hand, is stronger in flavor and contains more caffeine than other teas, but less caffeine than coffee. It also offers a variety of health benefits because it contains antioxidants and compounds that can help reduce inflammation in the body. It also helps lower blood pressure. Results found that those who drank black tea had a significant decrease in systolic and diastolic blood pressure.

Oolong Tea is known to revitalize your mental alertness and performance, naturally, because it contains caffeine. Be careful if you are sensitive to caffeine and limit your consumption to one lightly steeped cup a day, or indulge a few times a week. This is also the strongest amongst the four variants.

Green Tea with Jasmine Flowers is believed to help reduce stress and helps to induce calm before sleep. This makes it the perfect cup of tea to have an hour before going to bed.

All these benefits can be found inside Legánde’s Tea Products. You can purchase Legánde’s Tea variants via Legánde.com or visit them at Suite 406, West Tower, Philippine Stock Exchange Center, Ortigas Center, Barangay San Antonio, Pasig City, Metro Manila, Philippines, 1605. Legánde’s Tea comes in 5 variants: green tea, white tea, black tea, oolong tea, and green tea with jasmine flower. You can also check their Facebook Page to send them a message.

It’s so easy to get caught up in the never-ending cycle of work, sleep, and more work. After awhile, your body screams in protest and demands you pay attention to its needs. We need to take care of ourselves! After all this is the only body that we have.

Schedule time for yourself! Beyond Care Wellness & Aesthetic Incorporated located at Unit 3C The Symphony Towers, Tower, 2 Sgt. Esguerra Ave, Diliman, Quezon City is one of those perfect places to pamper.

When we fill out our calendars for the day, we usually don’t schedule in time for ourselves. We remember important conference calls, meetings, and deadlines. Next time you start filling out your daily calendar schedule blocks of time for yourself. Schedule time in the morning for some exercise.

Recently, I had the chance to experience “black carbon laser peel” recently at Beyond Care Wellness & Aesthetic! It's a painless, non-invasive facial that uses nano-carbon particles with a high intensity pulse of light to destroy dirt and blackheads that are clogged deep in skin follicles.

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My face feels supple and looks brighter right after the treatment!

I also tried their Firmalift, it's a quick RF (radio frequency) treatment for the face. Radio-frequency skin tightening is an aesthetic technique that uses radio frequency (RF) energy to heat skin with the purpose of stimulating cutaneous collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid production in order to reduce the appearance of fine lines and loose skin. It provides effective results by delivering heat to the tissue below the epidermis, stimulating collagen production and contracting fibers to tighten the skin. I really feel a bit of tightening on my face right after the treatment.

Beyond Care Wellness & Aesthetic Incorporated located at Unit 3C The Symphony Towers, Tower, 2 Sgt. Esguerra Ave, Diliman, Quezon City, Metro Manila. Follow them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeyondCareQC/

Get on the fitness journey with the best Mega Tuna yet! Check out the new and improved Mega Tuna made from 100% pure tuna with a new look and richer flavors!

#MakeTheMegaMove! 🐟

Are you hell-bent on pursuing a healthy lifestyle starting 2020? Then you’ll be thrilled to know that you can get on the fitness with Mega Tuna, which brings you wellness and great taste all in one can.

As more people embark on the road to health and fitness, Mega Tuna has recently relaunched its offerings with a new look and even richer flavors. Held last February 22 at the Palm Drive Activity Center of Glorietta, Mega Tuna hosted Mega Move, an afternoon of heart-pumping, adrenaline-boosting full-body workout fitness-party. Guests showed off their moves at the pound class activity, a combination of cardio and weight training exercise approach that includes some of the rhythmic techniques used in Pilates, making it perfect for the Mega Tuna community to enjoy.

Guest Celebrity chef, JP Anglo, also showed-off a simple, quick and easy recipe using Mega Tuna with his savory tuna yogurt cucumber wrap with quinoa tomato salad, and camote chips on the side. Featuring bigger flakes and a richer flavor, this is the best Mega Tuna yet – tasting even better than its previous offerings. Proving that healthy eating can be within easy reach of Filipinos, Mega Tuna has reformulated its offerings so that you’ll never run out of options in your journey to fitness.

Guests, influencers, and consumers were able to enjoy the new and improved Mega Tuna for the first time through the samplings and a buffet spread. They also took part in exciting activities such as a Memory Game and a Just Dance routine.

Made especially for those who want to embrace a healthy lifestyle, Mega Tuna contains no textured vegetable protein (TVP) or soy protein concentrate, also known as extenders, bringing you real tuna taste without the guilt.

Mega Tuna comes in four different variants—Flakes in Oil, Hot and Spicy, Spanish Style, and Sweet and Spicy—so you’ll never run out of flavors to match your mood or appetite. Whether you eat it straight out of the can, add garnishing, or use it as part of a favorite recipe, Mega Tuna will definitely make a great companion as you go about your fitness journey.

Enjoy good health and get fit with the new Mega Tuna – the best Mega Tuna Yet!

Share your wellness and health journey with Mega Tuna on social using the hashtags #OurBestMegaTunaYet and #MakeTheMegaMove!

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