Filipino Skincare Innovations

Superb Skin: Filipino Brands

Many of today’s skincare line are works of mostly international brands such as L`Oreal, Nivea, Aveeno, Ponds, etc. Many of us Filipinos just patronize these products mostly because of the results that we expect from such notable brands. Of course I must admit most of these brands do really deliver a certain degree of satisfaction for the results that they give, that are mostly scientifically-based. Being a successful skincare company is one thing, but maintaining that status is another thing. That’s the power of research and development which most of the brands heavily funds. Innovations are directed towards breakthroughs for the human skin. However, the efficacy of these products does not come cheap due to the budget they allocate as they embark on quests for innovations. So for most of us Filipinos, skin comes next after numerous necessities in life.

Now, as more and more Filipinos become more skin-conscious the more and more local products become more main stream. Research and development are now the primary focus of the local brands to compete with the international more established ones. So lieu of this topic, here are some of the most trusted Filipino skincare brands you must seek next time you’re buying your personal items.

1. Sensa
 They have a whitening and tea tree oil line, you can choose either. But for super skin without regards to fairness, choose the tea tree line. Not only is it medically proven but it will give you more for your money. It’s a combo of the following: anti-blemish, anti-inflamatory, regulates oil production, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, soothing properties (that’s why its found in spas and dermatologic preparations) and moisturizing effect thanks to its added olive oil. For my fellow guys (men’s skin are 2x more oilier than women’s), this is the brand for us.

2. Belo Essentials
 A trusted name in the skin industry. Recently launched their combo of soaps, face wash, and lotions. They have a nice scent. Blue line is for regular skin. But for oilier skins, the pink line was specifically created to dissolve our oil overproduction. For the soap, I give credit to the pink one for its exfoliative properties with its microbeads. For the lotion, I go for the blue one. For the face wash, the pink one is superb for oily skin like mines.

3. Hype Duo
 This is a brand that unknown to many but try it and be satisfied. Much research has gone into the products they offer. They have a patented glycotech/glysocsphere technology that enable their concoctions to be absorbed fully and instantly into the skin without any greasy build-up. It works more efficiently as it can penetrate more deeply into the skin. Lately, they have developed a whitening line that combines the most powerful and most potent whiteners in the market today. Also in it is vitamin C, a potent anti-oxidant. But what I like about this product (lotion) is that it has an SPF (sun protection factor) rating of 25! For a lotion to get that rating it has to be expensive since protecting your skin against the sun isn’t cheap you know. It’s only a bit above a hundred pesos but worth it compared to buy a bottle of an expensive international brand of UV block lotions that cost at least 300 pesos.

Note: A UV block lotion/ SPF lotion is a must no matter what your skin color is. Dump that dumb misconception that you only need those if you’re fair. Ask any dermatologist. I doubt it if you’ll like to have hyperpigmentation before you start aging. And for the record, a UV block lotion is the next best thing that you can grab and apply to protect your self from sun-induced aging. And its not right to say “sun block” because it doesn’t really block the sun, just the UV rays – the ones used by malls and banks to detect if your money is a counterfeit.

4. Splash
 Need I say more? Splash has been a mainstay of our skincare industry here in the Philippines. Its has earned its reputation of providing top quality and cost-effective skin solutions that have delivered superior results. This brand is best for skin with specific targeted-needs.

5. Celeteque`
 This is a local brand that is thought by many as an imported product due mainly to its name. But of all the skincare brands in the market today, this is the brand more dermatologist trust and recommend to their patients. It’s reasonably priced with visible results. For sensitive skin and oily skin like mine, try their facial wash and oil-free moisturizers. I’ve seen they have come up with an oil-regulating line as well, that’s nice to know.

So what are you waiting for, check them out guys. Start taking good care of your skin now. We all now that a dose of prevention is better than a ton of cure or in this case botox – anyone?