Spotlight | Skin & Lab White Vita-C Essence.

It hasn't been long since I incorporated essences(s) in my skincare routine. I discovered them a little over a year ago, starting with the Galactomyces 95 Whitening Power Essence from COSRX, and I have been obsessed with essences - and the wonderful things that they do for your skin - ever since.

If you remember my blog post about my first-ever Althea haul, the product that I was most excited about was the Skin & Lab White Vita-C Essence. I have read tons of positive reviews about this product, which was one of the reasons why I wanted to give it a try.

Skin & Lab Dr. Vita Clinic White Vita-C Essence, Php 730 at the Althea website.

Althea likens this product to 'a big, refreshing glass of orange juice for the skin'. And we all know that orange juice is one of the richest sources of vitamin C, which is an anti-oxidant and detoxifying agent that prevents and neutralizes free radicals from causing damage to our body.

The Skin & Lab White Vita-C Essence contains Ethyl Ascorbyl Ether, a more stabilized form of vitamin C. And with its higher concentration of vitamin C, this product not only effectively brightens the skin and reduces dark spots, but also strengthens the skin and stimulates collagen production.

Brighter and smoother skin, why not? :)

This essence also contains green tea seed oil, which is also rich in vitamin C; sea buckthorn oil, which helps slow down the signs of aging by nourishing the tissues in the skin; spider silk protein which retains skin moisture and makes the skin softer and smoother; and arginine/lysine polypeptide which acts like an elixir for skin health.

Product description + usage instructions.

The product comes in a pump bottle made of frosted glass, and based on my research, vitamin-C skincare products are typically packaged as such to to keep them from degrading or losing efficacy. Although the glass bottle isn't very travel-friendly, at least I know that this product is packaged appropriately.

Comes in a 50 mL frosted glass bottle.

And a pump inside.

This essence has a light, watery consistency which makes it super easy for the skin to absorb. It neither feels heavy nor sticky on the skin, and it doesn't make your face shiny or greasy after application. I especially love its invigorating, citrus-y scent - reminds me of fresh orange juice that my husband used to make.

You get this much product with just one pump.

I've been using this essence for more than two months now, applying it in the morning after patting my face with toner and before slathering my face with an SPF30/PA++ day cream. It is imperative that you wear sunscreen, as skincare products infused with vitamin C make your skin more sensitive to the sun. If you're worried about sun damage or if you think your sunscreen isn't potent enough against the harmful rays of the sun, then you can opt to use this essence at night. As for me, I prefer taking my daily dose of vitamin C in the morning, whether it's an oral health supplement, or a skincare product.

Confidently bare-faced, thanks to Skin & Lab White Vita-C Essence.

And so far, this essence has kept its promise of 'brighter and smoother skin'. I've noticed that my skin has become softer and smoother over time, and the blotchy, uneven patches around my cheekbones are no longer visible. I love the 'chok chok effect' (aka dewy, bouncy, glowing skin) that I'm getting from this product, and from the looks of it, I'll be using this essence down to the very last drop!

Spotlight | Nutri 10 Plus Syrup.

I'm a bit OC (obsessive compulsive) when it comes to traveling, especially the packing part. I usually start packing a week or two prior to my trip and with a checklist at hand - because I want to be sure that I don't miss out anything that we need for our trip.

We'll be traveling again in a few weeks' time, and I've already begun this whole packing process. I've listed down all the things that I need to pack, sorted out which clothes to bring, bought the food stuff that I will be giving away as 'pasalubong' to my friends abroad, and most important of all, prepared our medicine kit which includes our good ol' nebulizer (can't leave home without it!), medicines for cough, colds, fever, and asthma, and of course, my son's vitamins.

Thank you, Wert Philippines!

I had the privilege of receiving these bottles of Nutri 10 Plus from Wert Philippines; they were delivered a few weeks back and I'll be bringing along a bottle or two, just enough for our month-long trip.

Nutri 10 Plus multivitamins.

Prior to this, Yue had been taking a different brand of multivitamins for years. Although I had no qualms about switching brands, I did check the nutritional composition of Nutri 10 Plus before giving Yue his first dose.

Nutritional Information (click to zoom).

Good thing this product has everything a growing child needs. First of all, it has Chlorella Growth Factor (CGF), which I'm very particular about. CGF, a complex substance from Chlorella extract, accelerates cellular regeneration and helps as a growth enhancer. I want Yue to achieve his maximum height potential, ergo I want him to be taller than me or his Dad as he grows older. 

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It also has taurine, which aids in brain development and enhances memory and mental clarity; lysine, which helps improve appetite; and zinc, an essential element in regulating the body's immune system. In addition, Nutri 10 Plus also contains all the essential vitamins such as A, B-complex, C, and D3. 

Ingredients, usage instructions, and other product details.

Yue has been taking this for almost three weeks now - 2.5 mL daily after breakfast - and I've seen a lot of improvement in his appetite. He is constantly hungry, which is a good thing for a kid his age. He eats a whole lot more after his karate training, which now happens twice a week. And despite this hot and humid weather, Yue has not had a cough or a cold - thank goodness!

Like Nutri 10 Plus on Facebook! :)

Nutri 10 Plus Syrup is sold in 120 mL and 250 mL bottles, priced at Php 180 and Php 310, respectively. For babies, they have Nutri 10 Plus Drops sold in 30 mL bottles for Php 125. These can be bought at Mercury Drug outlets nationwide.

Nutri 10 Plus + Dayzinc.

For best results, take Nutri 10 Plus in conjunction with Dayzinc, a non-acidic Vitamin C supplement with zinc. Also available at all Mercury Drug outlets, Dayzinc is priced at Php 110 for 30 mL drops, Php 125 for a 120 mL bottle, and Php 240 for a 250 mL bottle.

To know more about Nutri 10 Plus, follow them on Facebook.

Now back to packing! :)

Rockin' Poppin' Fun with VitaPops!

Medicines are a familiar sight at home. Coming from a family of nurses, I suppose it's only natural for me to keep a well-stocked medicine cabinet. And this is the reason why taking medicines was never a feat for the little man. He can actually brave even the most odd-smelling, weird-tasting antibiotics without much struggle. Ack, I can't even stand the stench (lol!) of his Clariget!

When I received these goodies from Unilab Philippines, I knew as soon as I opened the package that this is something the little man would like. Inside were...

VitaPops!
The first and only Vitamin C in 'pop rocks' form - and they're now available in the market! Kids will surely love how the 'candy' pops and fizzles inside the mouth. And they get to boost their immunity while they're at it.

Each sachet of VitaPops contains 50mg of Vitamin C. That's equivalent to the amount of Vitamin C found in 5 glasses of milk, 28 pieces of calamansi, or 1 1/2 glass of freshly squeezed orange. And all that for just Php 10 per sachet!

Kids as young as the little man (he's turning four in November, by the way) can already take VitaPops. This product comes in a non-acidic Sodium Ascorbate formulation, which can be consumed on an empty stomach sans adverse reactions such as stomach irritation and allergies.

Don't worry about the popping and fizzing - that's what makes this 'medicine' fun to take. The 'candy' pops as a result of moisture coming in contact with the Carbon Dioxide-containing granules - the 'candy' dissolves, the gas escapes, and then it produces the popping and fizzing sound.

That being said, VitaPops is safe to take and FDA approved. After all, this new product comes from United Laboratories (Unilab),  the makers of Ceelin.

And because the little man is a Ceelin baby, it's not surprising that he loves VitaPops just as much. Perhaps even more. :)


Disclaimer: Product was sent to me for review. Thoughts and opinions expressed are entirely my own.

Sunday Shuttering | Guavas and Oranges.

I was supposed to be working on a review of Innisfree's Jeju Volcanic Pore Clay Mask, but my neurons don't seem to be working at the moment. You see, the little man and I have been under the weather lately - he's got cough and colds, while I'm down with the sniffles.

Right now, we're both under medication, drinking lots of water, and packing up on Vitamin C as much as we can.

Yue loves oranges - which is good, because he gets just the more than enough Vitamin C that his body needs. A medium-sized orange contains 70mg Vitamin C, while the recommended daily allowance (RDA) of Vitamin C for Yue's age is 25mg per day.

On the other hand, women my age are recommended to consume at least 75mg of Vitamin C daily.

Guavas are the richest source of Vitamin C, as it boasts of 188mg per half cup. That's more than twice of a thirty-year-old woman's RDA!

I'm munching on these guava slices as I write, and I do hope for my sniffles to go away real soon.
There's too much to do at home, and I really hate it when I'm down with the sickness like this.