Are you tired of having acne again and again? I know some of you can relate with me with that feeling when you have a photo shoot or an important event in the next few days and you woke up with large pimples on your face. Lack of sleep can really trigger breakouts and sometimes you wish to get rid of it in an instant. When I say instant, I mean between 12 to 24 hours.
Even the best concealer cannot just hide acne especially if there are bumps. My skin looks perfect on this photo after a professional make up artist did wonders on my face. However, if you will take a closer look , you will be able to see the "hidden acne".
Find the hidden acne :-)
Photo Credit : Charm Ducay
Large pimples called "nodulocystic acne" may leave disturbing complications such as scars, pigmentation and enlarged pores. Injection of steroids effectively controls the inflammation, thereby lessening the chances of complications. The bumps swiftly flatten within 24 hours after injection. A life-quick fix indeed!
Tiis Ganda!
Watch my video here as Dra. Kyla Talens inject me with intralesional steriod.
Don't worry with the injection, I am confident that you will be in good hands. I felt a little sting at first, but I did not feel any pain at all.
About Dra. Kyla Talens of Skin Philosophie Medical Aesthetic & Lifestyle Solutions
Have you ever wondered why I trusted Dra. Kyla so much that I allowed her to do this procedure on me? Here's why.
Dra. Kyla already understood the unpleasant impact of physical flaws on the human psyche at an early age. Growing up, she experienced firsthand the heavy emotional burden brought about by different skin issues as acne, pigmentation and scarring, among others. This fueled her drive to seek the best ways to improve people's self-concept through physical enhancement.
Having undergone medical aesthetic procedures herself while in medical school, she realized that improving one's outward appearance could be life-changing. Thus, she became determined to make a difference in the lives of people who are going through similar difficulties.
She obtained the degree of Doctor of Medicine from the University of the Philippines - Philippine General Hospital in 2008 and was licensed in the same year. It came as no surprise when she subsequently decided to pursue Dermatology. She completed the Diploma in Clinical Dermatology programme of Cardiff University, United Kingdom in 2010 and was awarded the degree of Master of Science in Clinical Dermatology by the same institution in 2011. Thereafter, she took the Fellowship in Dermatologic Laser Surgery at Ramthibodi Hospital - Mahidol University,Thailand to further advance her training. She regulary attends reputable international dermatologic conventions to constantly update herself on the latest medical techniques and technologies in the field.
It is her lifelong commitment to uplift her patient's psychosocial well - being by providing the most effective solutions to physical concerns which are undeniably intertwined with the sens of selfworth.
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Contact Information
3rd Level, The Fort Strip, 28th Street corner 7th Ave., Bonifacio Global City (BGC), Taguig City 1634
Mobile : 0917-8860646 / 0917-8906800
Phone : 02-2118762 / 02-2158080 / 02-8567451
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Sa ilang taon ko na rin na ruma-raket bilang Wedding Planner and Coordinator, marami na akong mga narinig na mga pamahiin mula sa bawat pamilya ng Bride and Groom. Iba -ibang paniniwala, pamahiin at kasabihan, depende kung saang panig sila ng mundo nagmula.
Mismong sa araw ng aking kasal marami akong narinig mula kay tyang at tyong, kay ninong at ninang, kay friendship at lalong lalo na sa mga kapit-bahay. Hindi ko tuloy minsan maintindihan kung masaya ba sila na ikakasal ka na o ayaw nilang matuloy ang araw ng kasal sa dami ng mga pamahiin. Sa dami ay halos hindi ka na gagalaw para paghandaan ito.
Kaya naisip kong pagsasamahin ang ilan sa paniniwalang aking narinig sa loob ng labing limang taon kong pag-kokoordineyt ng mga kasalan. May nakakatawa, may nakakainis, may dahil sa kultura at kinalakihan na, may iba namang may lohiko kahit papaano. Mukhang marami ring "nag evolve" dahil sa papasa pasang paniniwala mula pa ng panahon ng ating mga ninuno.
The Maid of Honor as the Dummy Bride
Hindi ba kayo nagtataka bakit ang maid of honor ay mas bongga ang kasuotan kumpara sa ibang bridesmaids? O bakit kaya sya ang pinakahuli sa pila sa entourage bago ang bride? May paniniwala ang iba na mga espiritung ligaw ay nagtatangkang agawin ang bride sa groom sa araw ng kasal. At dahil dito ang maid of honor ay ang syang solusyon sa ganong sitwasyon. Maaring malito ang kaluluwang ligaw kung sino ang tutuong bride, at hindi na matutuloy ang binabalak nitong pang-aagaw sa bride.
Hindi kaya malito rin ang groom kung sino ang totoong bride nya?
Ang Lumingon Pangit : Bawal Lumingon Habang Nasa Altar
Ang paglingon ng isa sa ikinikasal ay senyales na may "regret" eto sa kanyang desisyon na magpakasal at hindi pa sya handa.
Subukang gawin eto at makakarinig ka ng mga bulung-bulungan mula sa mga tsismosa ng simbahan.
Sabay Dapat! Walang Unahan!
Sabay dapat ang ikakasal mula sa paglakad at paglabas ng simbahan hanggang sa resepsyon at matapos ang selebrasyon. May paniniwala na kung sino ang madalas mauna sa paglalakad ay sya ang magiging "bossy" and magiging "under" ang madalas mahuli sa paglakad.
Walang 1st fitting, 2nd fitting and final fitting
Nakalakihan na nating mga Pilipino ang paniniwalang bawal isukat ang "traje de boda", sa paniniwalang hindi matutuloy ang kasal.
Pagkain ng Minatamis
Pinaniniwalaan na ang unang pagkain na dapat pagsaluhan ng ikakasal ay matamis na nag sisimbolo ng "sweetness" at "romance". Ang iba ay pinapakain ng ng minatamis bago pa lamang pumasok sa resepsyon bilang pagtupad sa paniniwalang eto.
Hindi kaya dapat keso para cheesy?
Bawal Magsuot ng Perlas ang Bride
Pinaniniwalaan din ng iba na ang perlas ay sumisimbolo ng patak ng luha. Kapag naka perlas ang bride sa araw ng kasal ay hindi ito magiging masaya sa buhay may asawa at madalas lamang malungkot at iiyak.
Patay Sinding Kandila
Ang biglang pagkamatay ng apoy sa kandila sa may tabi ng ikakasal, ito ay maunang mamamatay sa kanyang kabiyak.
Ingatang Mahulog ang Wedding Ring, Veil o Arrahae
Ang pagkahulog ng wedding ring, veil o arrhae ay pinaniniwalaang magdadala ng kalungkutan sa ikininakasal. Kaya sinasabihan ang mga secondary sponsors na ayusin ang paglagay ng belo at paghawak ng wedding ring at iba pa.
Ito ay ilan lamang sa mga pamahiin at paniniwalang aking madalas marinig sa pamilya ng aking naging kliyente. Maaring nakakatawa ang iba at hindi na uso sa makabagong panahon ngayon, pero aminin nyong sumunod din kayo at naniwala sa ilan sa mga ito.
I am not a shop-a-holic! "Hindi ako kuripot at hindi naman din ako big spender". Let's just say that every peso I spent should give me something in return that will make me a better person. I work hard and money does not grow on trees.
If there will be a Philippine edition of Extreme Couponing, I already see myself to be on that show. Although couponing is not that famous here in the Philippines as a marketing tool, I think I will be the right resource person to be interviewed on how I used or should I say "abused" my BPI credit card in feeding my guests on my birthday party without spending. "Oh I spent pala for the drinks, eh di wow!" And before you judge me on my spending habbits, let me tell you that I pay all my dues before the due date. "Sabi nga, sayang ang points!"
There were also times (read as a lot of times), when you have a budget to consider but you still want to explore and experience the "other side of the world" (read as luxury) and you were given an irresistible upgrade, freebie or a discount and you will just say "Yes" while your eyes twinkle with happiness. Don't you just love that feeling? I do!
I can still recall that feeling when a hotel front desk staff informed me that we were given free room upgrade, free drinks from the bar, 50% off on our second night. That feeling when you pay only half of what you could have paid for it will make you do the happy dance.
Other cards offer voucher type benefits like 50% off on dining, cash vouchers, freebies, upgrades, free services, special rates, trial class, free consultation, while others were giving an outright discount for every product purchased.
Discounts and freebies given by a store/supplier/company makes me feel appreciated. It makes me feel special. It doesn't not matter whether it's a free drink, 5% discount , or another 5% on your next visit, as long as they are giving me an added value.
But before I avail of a certain benefit card, I always read the fine print and ask the following questions :
1. Will I visit the partner establishments in the next 12 months?
2. Are there expiry dates? Vouchers usually have expiry dates and must be use before it expires. They also have restrictions that needs to be followed.
3. Is it for free? If not, how much and is it sulit? (with Kris Aquino voice)
So here are some benefit cards that makes it on my JLofied list of 2015 Top Benefit Cards
Apply for a BPI Card and choose the best cards, promos and deals for the lifestyle you want because they have a lot. The BPI Real Thrills offers : 1) Favorite Store Rewards; 2) Shop Anywhere Rewards (which is my fave); 3) Card Exclusives; and 4) Real Thrill Rewards. To know more about these perks, visit www.bpicards.com.
Buy a BDJ Power Planner and get the BDJ Lifestyle Card for free. The BDJ Lifestyle Card serves as a membership card to gain access to al BDJ events throughout 2015. Plus, some of their brand partners have generously offered recurring discounts and promotions to help you live out your "it" girl lifestyle!
2015 Partners include : Ace Water Spa, Ace Hotel and Suites, Ace Sky High, Party Family KTV, TGI Fridays, Fish & Co, Bulgogi Brothers, Italianni's, Tonkatsu, Watami, Krazy Garlic, Modern Shanghai, Subic Grand Seas Resort, Jergens, Parisian SM Store, Revlon, Browhaus, Dermclinic, Strip, Davines, Skin Can Tell, Skin 101, Sorci age, Wrangler, The Coffee Bean, 360 Fitness Club, 26th St. Bistro, Wing Stop, Red Box, Roxy, Pet Express, Pest Buster, Serenetea, Capt Pepper, Celeteque, Mister Donut, Status Hair Salon, Rustan's, Benefit, Red Mango, Mega World Lifestyle Malls, Azta Urban Salon, All Flip-Flops, Goody, Cupcakes by Sonja, Fitness First, Canon
The Pag-IBIG Loyalty Card is officially launching today (March 13, 2015) and is a new addition to the existing services of the Fund such as cash loans and house financing. The Pag-IBIG Loyalty Card is the next big thing in loyalty cards for it is the only loyalty card with both discounts and points (i.e. vs the likes of SM Advantage) The loyalty card offers special discounts and benefits provided to cardholders from 58 national and local partner establishments. The discounts include, among others, the following :
1. up to 60% discount on select Pfizer medicines;
2. 5% discount on medicines from The Generics Pharmacy;
3. Php 10 discount on standard-sized Petron LPG;
4. 20% discount on tuition fee from University of the VIsayas;
5. 15% discount on tuition fee from Davao Doctors College;
6. 10% discount on ticket fares from Trans-Asia Shipping;
How to Apply for a Pag-IBIG Loyalty Card?
For more details : Visit your nearest Pag-IBIG Fund Branch or check online at www.pagibigfund.gov.ph or call (02) 724-4244 4. Laking National
Established by the National Book Store, the Laking National card is another great addition in the list of benefit cards must - haves, most especially if you have schooling kids. For only 100 pesos, the cardholder will earn points for every purchase. 1000 points is equivalent to 10 pesos which you can also use to purchase items from NBS. By the way, you can also get the card for free if you present receipts worth Php 5,000 (accumulated within 12 months).
One card, endless reward. SM Advantage is SM's customer loyalty program that rewards members with points every time they shop in SM Department Store, SM Supermarket, SM Hypermarket and other SM establishments inside and outside SM Supermalls. The points earned can be used to redeem practically anything sold in any of those stores. Aside from the rewards points, SM Advantage offers numerous members-only privileges such as exclusive sales, discounts and freebies inside and outside SM Malls.
For more than 2 years now, I've been trying and experimenting on different beauty products to use on my face. At first you can see some improvement, but once my skin gets familiar with the product or I may say "nasanay na!", sometimes it leads to skin breakouts. I can also say that I am "tamad" with these "before going to bed" rituals. And I admit, I sometimes sleep with my make up on.
With all the lack of sleep, hormonal imbalance and stress during the holiday season, I've noticed that I've been experiencing a lot of skin breakouts. This time I decided not to D-I-Y my acne treatment anymore and so I seek a professional help.
Luckily, I met Dr. Kyla Talens of Skin Philosophie Medical Aesthetic and Lifestyle Solutions and she helped me regain my "I'm ready to face the camera" confidence that I used to have. With all her credentials as an aesthetic dermatologist, I know that I am in good hands.
UK- trained aesthetic dermatologist Dra. Kyla explained that whiteheads and blackheads are caused by formation of comedone plugs. Comedones result from hyperproduction of oil that gets trapped underneath the skin. They are transformed into pimples when inflammation sets in together with the colonisation of bacteria. To remove whiteheads and blackheads, we started with the Skin Philosophie Signature Facial.
The Skin Philosophie Signature Facial starts with cleansing using a hypoallergenic cleanser (for sensitive to normal skin) or a degreasing wash (for oily skin). It is then followed by a sensual aromatheraphy, a calming lymphatic massage and galvanic toning. Scrubbing and diamond microdermabrasion come next to facilitate deeper cleansing by removing dead skin cells that clog pores as well as superficial blackheads and whiteheads. Finally, a high frequency device closes the pores and application of toner restores the natural skin pH.
Check out my super selfie video here :
It was then followed by an Intralesional Steriod Injection. I already experienced this before, so I know what to expect. "Tiis Ganda" as what we ladies say, but I tell you that the bumps swiftly flatten within 12 to 24 hours after injection. The injection of steroids effectively controls the inflammation, thereby lessening the chances of scars, pigmentation and enlarged pores.
Other Services
Here are some of the other services that Skin Philosophie offer :
1. Laser Treatment – Luz 1540 Erbium Glass Fractional Laser – Fractional Laser Resurfacing, Laser Facelift and Laser Depigmentation. (Price starts at P 3,250) ; Laser Hair removal (Price starts at P 2,260)
2. Anti- Aging (face and body) – Laser Rejuvenation / laser photorejuvenation (Price starts at P 3,250); Face and Neck Intra-Therma Sculpting (Price starts at P 15,000); Face and Neck Insta-Lift (Price starts at P1,000); Botox (Allergan) – Botulinum Toxin (Price starts at P4,800); Derma Fillers (Price starts at P 20,000); Bloomsbury Rejuvenating Peel for Women and Knights Bridge rejuvenating Peel for men (Price starts at P1,120); Kensington Brightening Deep Peel – (Price Starts at P1,150)
3. Facials - Skin Philosophy Luxury Facial (60 mins) (Price Starts at P 1,650); Skin Philosophy Signature Facial (60 mins) (Price Starts at P 1,500); Skin Philosophy Basic Facial (30 mins) (Price Starts at P 650) and Ionto-Infusion and Sono Infusion (can be added to the basic facial for better results) (Price starts at P 700).
4. Acne Management – Primrose Renewal Peel for Women And Lancaster Renewal Peel for Men (Price starts at P1,120); Acne Surgery/Extraction (Price starts at P600 -acne surgery performed by the doctor/ P200 -extraction performed by therapist); Intralesional Steroid Injection (Price starts at P600); Windsor Clarifying Polish (Price starts at P600); Fractional Laser Resurfacing (Price starts at P3,250); Kensington Brightening Deep Peel (Price starts at P1,150) and Ionto-Infusion and Sono Infusion (Price starts at P900).
5. Skin Lightening (Face & Body) – Kensington Brightening Deep Peel (Price starts at P1,150); Bloomsbury Rejuvenating Peel for Women and Knights Bridge rejuvenating Peel for men (Price starts at P1,120); Ionto-Infusion and Sono Infusion (Price starts at P700); Skin Polish + Elixir of Life (Price starts at P1,150) and Glutathione (Price starts at P1,500).
6. Body Contouring – Therma-Conductive Body Sculpting (Price starts at P2,800); Nutritional Counselling (Price starts at P1,000).
7. Electrocautery - for warts, syringoma, molluscum contagiosum, skin tags, sebacious hyperlasia seborrhoeic keratosis /dermatosis papulosa nigra and others.(Price starts at P1,6500).
8. Injectables- Keloid and Hypertropic Scar Trearment (Price starts at P1,000); Hyperhidrosis Treatment; Hair loss treatment (Price starts at P1,000) and Glutathione (Price starts at P1,500).
Skin Philosophie Medical Aesthetic and Lifestyle Solutions
3/f Level, The Fort Strip, 28th Street corner 7th Ave., Bonifacio Global City (BGC), Taguig
Mobile : 0917-8860646 / 0917-8906800
Phone : 02-2118762 / 02-2158080 / 02-8567451
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Disclosure : I am an accredited online lead generator for Skin Philosophie
