Lumina Homes to giveaway 3 house-and-lot packages at Shopee 9.9 Super Shopping Day!

To kick off the most generous season of the year, Lumina Homes is teaming up Shopee 9.9 Super Shopping Day TV Special to give away not one but three house and lot units! To welcome the most generous time. No other than Superstar Jackie Chan is welcoming this action-packed, bigger-than-ever shopping season, by the way.

Month after month, we enjoy the Shopee Sales, waiting for the biggest surprises yet—and finally, the wait is over! It’s a BER month, and for Lumina Homes, this means a double celebration as it extends its 9th anniversary celebration and shares an early Christmas treat!

P10 million-worth of prizes and other giveaways await the lucky viewers and Lumina Homes can’t wait to meet its three lucky new homeowners!

Lumina x Shopee is ready for the 9.9 Super Shopping Day!

Watch the 9.9 Super Shopping Day TV Special this September 9 at 9:30 p.m. in GMA-7 and Shopee Live and look forward to exclusive performances from K-Pop girl group TWICE.

But you don’t need to wait until Shopee 9.9 to enjoy great home deals from Lumina Homes. From September 1 to 9, avail yourself of 5% cashback capped at 100 coins when you reserve a 2-storey home or a condo unit in Lumina Official Shopee Store at www.shopee.ph/luminahomesofficial.

Wherever you are in the country, there could be a perfect Lumina home waiting near you. The affordable housing leader is now present in Rizal, Bulacan, Pampanga, Bataan, Zambales, Nueva Ecija, Tarlac, La Union, Pangasinan, Cagayan, Isabela, Cavite, Batangas, Laguna, Quezon, Camarines Norte, Albay, Sorsogon, Iloilo, Capiz, Aklan, Negros Occidental, Agusan del Norte, Zamboanga del Sur, Bukidnon, Misamis Occidental, Davao del Norte, Davao del Sur, and South Cotabato.

Get a 5% cashback at Shopee when you avail of a a Prima condo unit!

Aside from two-storey house and lot packages of Lumina Homes, you may also get a 5% cashback capped at 100 coins when you choose to avail a Prima condo unit.

Prima Tanza, a 3-hectare exclusive vertical development, will feature ten (10) walk-up condominium building, over a hundred parking spaces, and well-thought-out facilities and amenities. Prima Tanza's 1 bedroom unit will initially offer 24-square meter space-efficient units, each with its own bedroom and a balcony.

The company chose to build its first condominium project Prima in Tanza, Cavite—with one building already sold out—to be followed by launches in other key provinces across the country, namely Iloilo, Davao, Butuan, Cabanatuan, Subic, and Cebu.

How to reserve Prima Tanza condo unit or Lumina house and lot through Shopee?

1. Follow Lumina Homes on Shopee Mall at www.shopee.ph/luminahomesofficial

2. Browse through the available or featured home reservation e-vouchers

3. Read the product description or 'Chat Seller' to inquire about the affordable condo unit in Cavite, Prima Tanza or Lumina house and lot nationwode.

4. Click "Add to Cart" or "Buy Now" and pay for the e-voucher through credit card, Shopee Pay, or GCash.

5. Once paid, a Lumina Representative will contact you to set an online appointment for marketing briefing and completion of documents.

The product will be delivered in the form of digital codes to your mobile number and e-mail address once your order is successful. Please ensure that your mobile number and email address are valid and active.

For more information, contact (0917) 629-6523. Follow @luminahomesofficial on Facebook and visit Lumina Homes' official website at https://www.lumina.com.ph/.

Don’t miss out on McDonald’s Barbie or Hot Wheels Limited Edition Tumbler Free with every Happy Meal Collector’s Set!

The iconic toys loved by children all over the world are back again at McDonald’s, and this time, they come with an even greater deal! The Barbie or Hot Wheels Happy Meal Collector’s Set lets you get your money’s worth with four delicious meals, four Barbie or Hot Wheels toys of your choice, and a FREE limited-edition tumbler starting at PHP 399!

With the Happy Meal Collectors’ Set, it is easier and faster to complete all Barbie or Hot Wheels designs! You can also opt to mix and match the toys that would go with your four meals and FREE tumbler. It’s perfect not just for kids, but also for young-at-heart fans of Barbie and Hot Wheels who have love for and interest in fashion and cars.

McDonald's Happy Meal Barbie toy collectibles.

Spark imagination and creative thinking with Barbie, whose various roles and careers empower children to celebrate their limitless potential. The Barbie Happy Meal features different roles.

Also making a comeback at McDonald’s is the #1 selling toy in the world for four years! Hot Wheels Happy Meal includes the Gazella-R Jump, Twin Mill Hoop, Bone Speeder Track Switcher, and Blitzspeeder Blast-off Gate—a fast-action toy line with cool track systems that kids will truly enjoy. Watch your children unleash their thinking and problem-solving skills every time they open their Hot Wheels Happy Meal toys. You can even help them create their own amazing courses and stunts for a fun bonding experience!

McDonald's Happy Meal Hot Wheels toy collectibles.

Don’t miss the chance to score a great deal and bring happiness to your little one today! Order a Barbie or Hot Wheels Happy Meal or a Collector’s Set— available during breakfast and regular hours via McDelivery, Drive Thru and Take Out! For more information, follow McDonald’s Philippines on Facebook to stay up to date on all McDo announcements.

Making My Bathroom Look Special.

For my grunge-style apartment, classical sanitary ware was not an option. I wanted every interior object in my flat to be unique and trendy.

Grunge walls.

When decorating my bathroom, I was looking for custom bathroom sinks. My designer suggested combining the cement wall above the countertop with a bright vessel sink. My bathroom is quite spacious, and I want to put two similar sinks next to each other. The designer suggested I have a look at https://www.aquaticausa.com/.

The Aquatica sinks are made from high-quality composite materials. The shapes available are diverse thanks to acrylic resins, while the touch of a sink is warm and natural.

Gorgeous double black sink.

Aquatica made me interested with its black-colored sinks made from innovative NeroX material. Black sinks look gorgeous and different, but I heard one may have problems with cleaning. They tend to get stained. NeroX is easy to clean, but it has to be periodically treated with wax to enhance its stain-resistant qualities.

When I made up my mind about the material and black color, I was convinced with a choice of Aquatica as my supplier. Deciding on the shape of my sinks was a bit more complicated. I was looking for rectangular sinks. The shape gives you extra free space under its edges. I went for a smaller version of the Colette sink and am happy with the choice. I enjoy the contrast between its elegant yet minimalistic design and the rough walls of the bathroom. I think it softness the interior without overdoing it.  

You can leave the outside walls of a sink black or customize on request with a finish. I find the combination of cement walls, dark wooden countertop, and black sinks with moss green outside absolutely stunning.

Dark green towels complete the look.

I have chosen towels of the matching dark green shade and am absolutely happy with my enigmatic bathroom. I am also glad that Aquatica has treated my sinks with a nanotechnological protection layer that secures them from scratches, chemicals, and microbes.

It is invisible to the eye, but it does the job well. I had no problems with stains or scratches whatsoever!

Thinning Hair and Hair Loss at the Temples.

One of the things that you’re more likely to notice when meeting people is their hair. This conveys their personality, style, and will dictate their overall look. As an individual grows older, a healthy-looking and silky mane is becoming more important than ever.

For older women in the 20th century, perceptions are changing, and it’s becoming increasingly essential for them to maintain a well-managed and groomed style to avoid a more negative perception that’s often related to aging. Some may begin to experience some hair loss as they age, specifically during the menopausal stage. Thinning and loss are becoming common as one approaches the age of 50.

The overall problem can be distressing to many, and this is why there are treatments and techniques used to combat this hair loss. In some cases, women’s hair thinning at the temples can be a problem, but with the right products, they can be avoided. There’s a medical term for baldness, and this is often called alopecia. A complete form of baldness is called alopecia totalis.

Hair fall can be distressing.

More about Hair Loss on the Temples

Some people may experience hair loss at any point in their lives, which does not necessarily come with old age. While the falling or thinning may happen in the 40s or 50s, some may start to feel it in their teenage years due to genetics.

One of the most visible is losing hair at your temples. This is the region behind your eyes, between the forehead and ears, or the side of the head. This can happen due to several reasons. When experiencing this, you may need to consult your physician to look for underlying causes and get the right treatments.

People can lose up to 100 hairs a day through regular thinning or shedding. An increased amount of falling strands when you comb them is one of the first signs of an issue connected to hair loss. This can also be shown by receding hairlines that usually affect the temples.

When this happens, this may usually be the result of a so-called widow’s peak. The V-shape may be present and common in men, but they can show up with women as well.

Kim Sang Ho in Missing Nine (2017).

Common Causes

Various factors and conditions can result in hair loss on the temples. There’s the most common cause called androgenetic alopecia or male-pattern baldness. Know more about androgenetic alopecia on this page here. This is a genetic factor, and the loss can usually manifest first above one’s temples.

Meanwhile, many women may experience female-pattern baldness, resulting in the hair becoming less dense than before. In some cases, many may find their scalp starting to become visible, and they may typically have receding hairlines as a result. Other more common reasons why these changes are happening are the following:

• More Stress
• Changes in hormones during pregnancy
• Cornrows or tighter ponytails
• Side effects of specific treatments and medicines
• Smoking and drinking
• Deficiencies in various vitamins like B and D

Like males, most females may have a genetic pattern that will cause baldness. Many factors are involved, and it can be hard to predict whether an individual will get this in the future. However, some indicators are more likely such as when one’s parents suffer from these same cases. Another thing is that a hormone-secreting tumor can make matters worse.

Hwang Jung Eum in She Was Pretty (2015).

How to Prevent this from happening?

Hair loss that is usually associated with one’s genetics, like the female or male-pattern baldness can’t be prevented. Fortunately, there are things that you can do to minimize the impact and maintain your look. Some of the things to do are:

• Avoid pulling and twisting the strands in a rough manner
• Don’t use treatments like hot curling irons that cause damages
• Steer clear of hairstyles that will pull back the strands very tightly
• Do yoga and more activities that will decrease your stress levels
• Eat more foods that are rich in omega-3 fatty acids and proteins
• Cooling caps may help your situation if you’re under treatment for chemotherapy

You may be experiencing a severe case already, and you find that your temples are nearly balding. If this is the case, it’s best if you could consult a dermatologist who can give you medications and treatments. Some medicines regrow the strands, while others may prescribe topicals to stimulate the follicles to grow again.

SHINee's Min Ho showing some signs of receding hair back in 2015.

What’s the Difference Between Thinning and Receding Hairs?

Despite what many people believe, not all of this baldness looks the same. Some have thin and balding spots, especially at the temples, indicating that the follicles are affected. If this is hereditary, you may notice a gradual occurrence of this phenomenon as you age. The first thing to do is to know which type you’re experiencing so you can go to the bottom of the issue.

If the loss of the strands is gradual and slow, one may think about a female-pattern hair loss involved in all of these. However, if this happens after a few months of giving birth, then it might be the telogen effluvium in action. A dermatologist near you may administer blood tests, look at your scalp, and talk more about your symptoms.

Jung Ji Hyun in My Love from the Star (2013).

What Does the Shedding Indicate?

You may be panicking because you’re losing a lot of strands in a short period of time. This might be natural if you are undergoing chemotherapy or after surgeries. Other factors may be childbirth, physical, or emotional traumas because of the intense stress that you’re feeling.

Some seemingly inconsequential actions like changing the brand of your birth control may throw your body into a frenzy and may take a toll later in life. If you are into a rough patch lately, the stress may be the culprit for the shedding you’re experiencing. The good news is that the strands that you’re sleeping on the floor today will eventually come back. You have to focus on your recovery, mental health, and stress levels to lessen the increase of hormones like cortisol in your body.

How to Fix the Best Porcelain Veneers.

Are your teeth okay, or do they have any issue that is making you uncomfortable smiling in public? Then, you may need to consider porcelain veneers as the best solution.

Unlike most bridges, crowns and implants may be used to restore the complete integrity and function of the teeth; these are used to boost the aesthetics and beauty of people's smiles. This link https://www.thedentalroom.com.au/porcelain-veneers/ has more of the best porcelain veneers you can try.

The medical-grade shells made of ceramic create a transformation that helps fill one with total confidence. In this article, we will be analyzing all you need to know about fixing the best veneers for your teeth.

Veneers.

How Exactly Do Veneers Function?

These are just ceramic pseudo-teeth that can cover existing teeth with a beautiful facade. Imagine covering the side of your home with fancy blocks and bricks. This does not make change what lies underneath. It only changes the overall beauty of the place.

Every specific veneer is a custom-made and thin shell carefully crafted and made to cover the side of any tooth. Once there have been applied to the dentition, the veneers create an improved and new appearance to hide all cracks, chips, stains, and other signs of crooked dentition.

You can always choose the number of these ceramic tools you need and where you want to place them. Some need just one while others need more than one.

Lee Dong Wook in Strangers from Hell (2019).

Who Should Use Veneers?

If your mouth is in great shape, but somehow you feel that you are not happy with the feel and look of your dentition, you might need veneers to be the solution. Dental types can solve a whole lot of dental issues.

They are helpful when orthodox cosmetic treatments such as crowns, braces, and whitening are not good enough to get the desired results.

You might need these to fix your smile when you have;

• Worn or dull enamel.
• Discoloration that traditional methods cannot repair.
• Small cracks and chips.
• General wear and tear.
• Uneven dentition.

If the issues become more complex than usual, one may discard the idea of using veneers. However, it is easy to resolve the underlying problems of all dental issues before using them as a last resort to help improve your smile.

For example, gum disease, untreated decay, or severe misalignment are issues that can be solved before using these tools becomes a real solution. Once you have decided to use veneers, you can then contact a consultant. This page has suggestions for avoiding regular trips to the dentist.

Dindin's famous front teeth in 2 Days 1 Night.

How Does One Keep Veneers in Perfect Condition?

Since these have become a very effective way to replace teeth that cannot be fixed through traditional methods, they look very much like natural dentition, and you should care for them in the same way. You should also realize that they can suffer damage and get fixed just like natural teeth.

It may not be obvious to take proper care of them initially, and we understand that. But investing in your smile should be a priority to help boost your confidence and self-esteem. Below are a few tips to keep these smile-enhancing tools in great shape;

Treat Them as You Treat Your Natural Teeth

Because you use veneers does not mean you should neglect your teeth. They also need to be brushed, rinsed, and flossed like regular dentition. Poor oral health and gum diseases can also occur when they are not taken care of.

If the tooth below them decays, it can also change color. Even though they are not capable of decay, they can be negatively affected by the tooth underneath. However, you need to be extra careful when doing things like eating nuts, crunchy foods, flossing, etc., because if natural teeth can suffer damage, veneers can.

Use Whitening Paste for Your Dentition

These ceramic items can also go off-color or get stained just like natural teeth, so you might want to clean them as they clean natural dentition. You can always engage the services of professionals to match its color to that of your dentition. It allows them to blend in and look natural. Using the right toothpaste will stop porcelain veneers from stains, and it will even make the teeth whiter. However, you should beware of concentrated forms of toothpaste.

Avoid Unhealthy Lifestyle

When you take tobacco and alcohol, it can damage the natural teeth, causing stains and cracks. They can even cause bad breath also. Everything bad that can go wrong with regular teeth can go wrong with veneers. They can be overly stained, broken, and even replaced.

But you have to take care of them just as much as you care for your regular teeth. The concept is if you take care of your natural teeth, your veneers will remain in shape and won't have to be replaced anyhow.

Lee Dong Wook in Strangers from Hell (2019).

In general, the same oral hygiene rules that apply to dentition also apply to regular teeth. However, you might need to use a bit more caution to protect these artificial insertions. Here are a few tips one should keep in mind to expand the lifespan of these insertions; 

•  Try as much as possible not to open packages with your dentition as it may crack or break them. 
•  If inserted in your front teeth, you will do well to chew more complex foods only with the back dentition. Save the covered teeth from the pressure and stress of chewing. 
• Use a splint or mouth guard to guard the veneers against clenching and nighttime grinding. 
• Generally, avoid chewing mindlessly on complex objects, be it fingernails, ice, pens, or other items.

The earlier you realize that they are not as strong as your natural teeth, the better your chances of maintaining them properly. As long as you stick to diligent oral routine care and protect them from stress and direct impact, they can last for years.

Take Away

There are so many benefits of porcelain veneers. They may include a straightforward process of insertion, longevity, and improved natural appearance. With good oral hygiene and maintenance, they may be your best shot at improving your smile. If you are keen on fixing your appeal, self-confidence, and natural appearance, you might want to get them today.