SIS Day Out: A Sisterly Bonding with Physiogel

 

Strong women lift each other up, and when they do, amazing things happen — an extraordinary bond called sisterhood! After years of virtual catch-ups, Physiogel took us out on a date to empower each other with its SIS Day Out, which happened last August 13 and 20. 

Curated booths in the event offered sisters instant self-care experiences the whole day, and they only needed to trade in Physiogel or other skincare brands' empties to join! This gave them VIP access to the Strength Booth, where participants styled their work OOTDs, Softness Booth which featured a journaling session, Moisture Booth for the make-up lovers, and lastly, the Cleanse Booth where a meditation session took place. 

The highlight of this sisterly bonding? Truly inspiring chikahan sessions with our guest sisters! Beauty influencer Toni Sia graced the first leg in Southwoods Mall while actress Bianca Umali joined us in UP Town Center, sharing their unfiltered stories and empowering words with host Bianca Valerio. These sisters are life pegs personified, for they exude such strength in softness! 

Despite always looking so put together they admitted that their journey to self-love wasn't a smooth one. Bianca only realized this when she took a short break from her work. "I'm not really malaaga sa sarili dati. But because of the pandemic, I learned how to make myself feel that I am at peace and that I am okay. So that pushed me to take care of myself". Toni candidly narrated that she started from the inside by learning how to say no. "With things that don't resonate with me, I just say no. When I feel like my intuition says that something is not meant for me, then I say no and stay firm in what I believe in.", Toni shared. 

These ladies made it a point to prioritize themselves because self-care is non-negotiable! When it comes to their skin, at the top of their reco list is, of course, Physiogel. Toni makes sure to keep her skin strong from top to toe, using the Physiogel blue line on her face and the pink line on her body to help prevent flare-ups from atopic dermatitis. Bianca also revealed her weapon of choice, which is the Calming Relief Range. She even shared this discovery with her family who also has sensitive skin. "Doing what I do na nasa ilaw and I travel a lot, Physiogel made my skin calm. I'm happy I found Physiogel." 

Hoping to inspire, these ladies left words of encouragement for those who are still in the process of loving themselves. "Be kind to yourself on the inside. It's time to stop sabotaging yourself and start appreciating your strength.", Toni emphasized, alluding to her newfound strength through self-care. Bianca also shared a mantra that guides her, saying that "choosing yourself is not something you should feel guilty about." 

So sisters, remember that self-care is not at all selfish, and you can have Physiogel as you SIS in self-care as you get back to your now normal! Physiogel Daily Moisture Therapy and Calming Relief Range are available at Mercury Drug, Watsons, South Star Drug, Rose Pharmacy, and Physiogel Official Stores at Lazada and Shopee.

Physiogel’s chit-chat with Dr. Coreen tells us that an effective skincare routine starts with knowing the difference between fact and fiction

 

We’ve all got goals when it comes to our skin. Whether you want to avoid breakouts, fight irritation, or keep it blemish-free, we all have unique skincare needs — and managing them can be pretty complicated. With a myriad of trendy skincare products hitting the shelves and run-off-the-mill skincare hacks from Dr. Internet, it’s not always easy to figure out what really works and what doesn’t. 

 

The best thing you can do? Go straight to the experts. In celebration of National Healthy Skin Month, Physiogel invited board-certified dermatologist Dr. Coreen Sampedro during its SIS Session on FB Live last November 20, helping us demystify skincare with professional advice.

 

Armed with experience and backed by science, Dr. Coreen set the record straight on typical beauty and skincare myths to better guide us in our routines. Here’s the truth about these myths:

Moisturizers can cause acne.

False, but somewhat true. Moisturizing your skin is a must, but excessive application may cause acne. The extra product just sits on top of your face, which attracts dirt and bacteria. To help avoid breakouts when moisturizing, Dr. Coreen recommends putting on a fast-absorbing product in just the right amount.

 

Babies don’t need sun protection or moisturization.

False. Babies have super delicate skin that needs protection from UV rays. Babies, especially those 6 months and below, don’t need an elaborate skincare routine, so Dr. Coreen says the best thing that you can do is to use sun-protective methods, like avoiding direct sun exposure and dressing them in protective clothing. To keep their skin moisturized, she also recommends using mild, hydrating cleansers that’ll keep it smooth, soft, and safe from irritants.

 

Oily skin doesn’t need moisturizers.

False, but it depends. Dr. Coreen emphasized that just because the surface of your skin is oily doesn’t mean your skin cells are not dehydrated. This is what moisturizers address – they hydrate your skin cells, keeping them strong on the inside, and soft outside. The secret is picking a good moisturizer that works with your skin. Your best choice should be a light, fast-absorbing moisturizer without preservatives, fragrances, colorants, ceramides, and other nasties that might do your skin more harm than good!

Guilty of believing in these misconceptions? Physiogel’s chit-chat with Dr. Coreen tells us that an effective skincare routine starts with knowing the difference between fact and fiction. With tried-and-true advice from experts, you’ll never go wrong in achieving the healthy skin you want! The same goes for picking products that can do the job for your skin type. Address your needs with expert-recommended products in your regimen, such as the Physiogel Daily Moisture Therapy range. The Dermo-Cleanser, Body Lotion, and Cream are all powered by Biomimic Technology, a science that mimics and restores lipids naturally found in skin to keep it soft but strong. This way, you can always take care of your skin’s health this National Healthy Skin Month and beyond!

 

Loved discovering the truth about skincare with Dr. Coreen? Stay tuned for more enlightening and empowering SIS Sessions on Physiogel’s Facebook Page!

 

Physiogel is available at Mercury Drug, Watsons, South Star Drug, Rose Pharmacy, BeautyMNL, and Physiogel Official Stores at Lazada and Shopee.