SKIN IS IN
While our mothers or the generation before them weren’t as particularly obsessed with taking care of their skin, I can honestly say that today, Filipino women are more knowledgeable and serious about their skin. It goes without saying that skin is having a moment. Going a little bit scientific about it, we know that skin is the largest organ in our bodies, one that shields us from all external factors that we meet in our daily lives— stress, pollution, sun damage…the list is endless. So, it’s paramount, in this age especially, to take good care of it. With all the diverse choices in the beauty industry today, it is only a matter of preference on what to buy, undergo or swear allegiance to. There are vast options for skincare— from lines that feature organic and natural ingredients to innovative products that claim to aid in aging gracefully.
There are also pampering treatments, from facial and body scrubs to high frequency ultrasound to lasers that lift tone and firm the skin. There are also minimally invasive procedures such as botulinum toxins, fillers and threadlifts that can lift and refresh, and extreme options such as liposuctions and facelifts. The beauty of maintaining your skin is that there is no one-size-fits-all approach. You do what you think is right or choose whatever option you think empowers you. After all, if you look good, it follows that you feel good.
As this issue is our necessary ode to the skin we are in, we let you in on our obsession with an all nude wardrobe, or dare to bare it all via see-through pieces in our fashion pages. Our beauty sections on the other hand, tackle the classic spectrum of neutrals, dutifully going back to an “au naturel” movement. We also talk about latest skin lifting procedure that will help you realize your best, most confident self.
Moving on, I can honestly say that this month’s cover star is one of the most beautiful faces in show business. While it is a fact that Erich Gonzales takes good care of her skin, she also has a well-rounded approach when it comes to self-pampering. Apart from maintaining a skincare regimen, she also makes sure that she eats right, and adheres to a regular workout. Pick up a beauty tip or two as she talks about her latest beauty obsession.
May this month also bring you the strength to finally celebrate the skin you are in, encouraging you to wear it proudly, and moving you to take a beauty risk.
Enjoy the issue, beautiful.