International Coffee Day is celebrated on 1st October every year. It is an opportunity for coffee lovers to share their love of the beverage and support the millions of farmers.

You can support our local farmers by joining Nestlé in celebrating International Coffee Day with Shopee. They will be donating P5 to the education of coffee farmers' children for every P100 spent on Nescafé products. 

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Check out more Marvel merchandise at Shopee that you and your kids will surely love.

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We are always looking for organic products that will help nourish our skin. We tend to put so much effort into skin care that we sometimes forget that our hair needs as much tender loving care as any part of our body. The good news is that one of the trusted holy grails for the skin can also be just what you need to liven up your hair!

‘Skinification’ of the hair is one of the most famous trends right now where formula and ingredients traditionally used for skin care products are now being used for the hair. One skin care item that would serve as the perfect example for this is aloe vera. It has been used throughout the years for its revitalizing properties and wide range of benefits. In case you didn’t know, it can also bring nourishment to dull and brittle hair while also stimulating hair growth.

Here are some aloe vera-based products that you should try for every hair concern:

1. For hair growth problems

If you want lush hair growth, AloeDerma’s Aloe Hair Tonic is for you. Made from 99.8% certified organic aloe vera extract, this has the enzymes that can revitalize your hair and scalp to prevent hair fall and promote hair growth. All you need to do is apply the tonic directly on to your scalp and massage gently right after shampooing. 

AloeDerma Hair Tonic

2. For damaged hair caused by coloring or blow-drying

AloeDerma’s Hair Treatment is what you need to keep your hair from going dry especially after repeated coloringsessions and constant blow-drying. Formulated with 80% organic aloe vera extract & crambe abyssinica seed oil,  this treatment deeply moisturizes and nourishes hair, while keeping it soft and smooth. It’s very easy to use too, just apply to your hair after shampooing and massage gently. Leave on for one to five minutes then rinse thoroughly. For even better results, you can use this 3 to 4 times a week.

AloeDerma shampoo, conditioner, and hair treatment

3. For flaking and dandruff

This especially happens when you have product residue on your hair. AloeDerma’s Aloe Nourishing Shampoo, made with 70% organic aloe extract,  effectively cleanses the scalp and helps prevent dandruff, while moisturizing and nourishing your hair from root to tip. With constant use, you can be assured to have strong, lustrous, and healthy looking locks. 

AloeDerma Shampoo and Conditioner

4. For hair fall or strand breakage

Constant tugging, brushing, and chemical treatments can break or damage your hair, which is why you need AloeDerma’s Aloe Nourishing Hair Conditioner for maintenance. Containing 86% organic aloe vera extract, it provides rich nourishment that will strengthen your hair, keeping it smooth and elastic. Even more, this perfectly complements Aloe Derma’s nourishing shampoo so you can have the best hair experience yet!

Aloe vera really does bring a lot of wonders to our hair. Good thing, AloeDerma made it easier for us to enjoy the natural benefits of an aloe plant as their products only use fresh and organic juice produced through a cold press technology which ensures that the extract retains all the 220 vitamins, minerals, and amino acids in an aloe vera.

Get your very own AloeDerma products now available at Watsons, SM Supermarket, Mercury Drug, Robinsons, Lazada, Shopee, and many more! You can also visit their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/AloDermaPH/ for updates on their latest products and follow their Instagram at @alodermaph! 

Choose to have your #BestHairYet!

 We all know the feeling of taking off our bras after a long day's work.  Even if you have the perfect fitting bra, it's that sensation of being totally free from any form of fitting work clothes that provides us the relief as we stay cozy into the sofa or bed and unwind.  The Community Quarantine has given women the perfect opportunity to liberate the breasts.  

But has it really?  

"I went bra-less for the first week", confessed Maria R, 36, a Marketing Executive in a local consumer goods company. "In our company Zoom meetings, I would angle the camera upwards not to show my chest. I would go the entire day without a bra and even do household chores and light exercise bra-less".  "However, I went back to wearing a bra because I realized I was actually more comfortable wearing one. It actually felt like I had more energy throughout the day", remarked Maria. Studies have shown, especially for larger busted women, that the bras’ shoulder straps and the back panel provide support, help correct posture and reduce strain on the body.  

Luisa M, 48, a Lawyer and her daughter Krista, 20, a Junior in college, went shopping immediately after the lockdown restriction eased. Spending during a pandemic may seem superficial but according to Luisa it was essential. "Being a bit bored at home, I resorted to eating more than I usually do and put on some pounds. Our first stop was the underwear store where we got fitted for new bras". Breasts don't have any support except for skin and the Cooper's ligaments around the breast. Most experts agree that bras preserve both the skin and the ligaments to prevent breast sag. "My daughter is blessed with nice breasts and I don't want her breasts to droop while she's still young", remarked Luisa. "And as for me, I like to keep my shape."

Psychologists understand that mental health is closely associated with physical health. Liking how you physically look equates to feeling good emotionally.  "I am so done wearing loungewear", laughs Caroline, a PR Executive and owner of her own consultancy. "This whole lockdown just made me feel horrible mentally. I'm used to dressing sharply because of my social schedule, but locking down stopped that.  I realized one day I just wasn't feeling feminine and it was irritating me. I felt like a sack of potatoes. So, now, even while at home, I put on makeup and wear a bra just as I would every day before the quarantine simply because it makes me feel like a woman."

Wacoal, the popular Japanese underwear brand who has been in the Philippines for 30 years has actually seen women show up in in their store sales immediately after lockdown ease, according to Ms. Elmira Cadungog, Wacoal's Marketing Manager. "Women come in and pick up new bras when ECQ was lowered to GCQ"  

And what styles of bras has been selling the best?  "Our Comfort Fit collection has shown the most growth and our Gococi line is the best-selling within that range. Believe it or not, our Lace Collection has also shown uptick in sales. Perhaps there's more sexy time being locked at home?" smirked Ms. Elmira.

Reports from the US and the UK show the same trend, that bra and underwear sales have actually gone up during lockdown. Whether it's support or just to feel feminine, it seems like more women are choosing to wear bras during the period when they have the opportunity to go bra-less. "You've heard this before, says Ms. Elmira. ”If the bra fits perfectly, you will feel like you aren't wearing one at all, you just have to find the best brand that will give you the best feeling and support that your breast needs."

A comforting bowl of Quaker oatmeal is always a part of my daily breakfast. I also like to make overnight oats with chia seeds, honey and blueberries or bananas as a delicious and nutritious snack. I've been looking for more ways to enjoy oats because of its abudance in nutrients, it's a super food when it comes to helping me promote milk supply. This powerful food can also help lower stress levels. 

Quaker oats is also known as a supergrain and are a natural source of iron, which is essential for building immunity against diseases. To help you fulfill the daily recommended intake of iron in your body, oats can easily be integrated into your meals. Apart from breakfast, oats can be taken as a complement to savory meals, and of course, can make your desserts a little less sinful, proving its versatility. 

Thanks to Quaker for partnering with Chefs Miko Aspiras, Nicco Santos and Allen Buhay to create Quaker Oats #QuakerStrong Recipes, a variety of sweet treats and savory dishes that I can easily mix with oats for a healthy twist. 

Starting off with the Quaker Oats Cream Pie by Chef Miko Aspiras, the Quaker Oats #QuakerStrong Recipe.

For more information on Quaker Oats and the full list of #QuakerStrongRecipes, visit www.quakeroats.ph.  

 Watch out for more #QuakerStrongRecipes and #BeQuakerStrong!

Tel us in the comments section below, what do you think of this Quaker Oats Cream Pie and how do you make your oats more enjoyable/.

Now more than ever, we are looking to nature to find the beauty solutions we need. However, it can be difficult to find a product that gives the best of both worlds - the potent results that can be created by technology, with the trusted tender care our natural surroundings can give.

Harnessing the power of nature, Cream Silk unveils its first ever conditioner inspired by the best that Mother Earth has to offer: Cream Silk Organic Powerfusion Ultra Conditioner. The country’s #1 haircare brand combines its signature moisturizing technology with organic balms and luxurious natural oils in one product, for naturally luscious hair that blooms with life.

“For the past 35 years, Cream Silk has given modern Filipinas the best solutions to make sure their hair is always at its ultimate,” says Carlos Corrales, Cream Silk’s Senior Brand Manager. “This year, we are proud to introduce our first ever conditioner that combines technology and the power of nature to help even more of our Cream Silk women unlock the secret to intensely nourished hair.”

Infused with Cream Silk’s advanced technology, Cream Silk Organic Powerfusion is also fortified with natural ingredients and tested and loved by Filipinas. Its two variants, Rich Moisture and Rich Lustre, are made with balms, which are known to moisturize dry surfaces, and oils, which are known to add shine and lustre. These also lock in hydration and smoothen hair from the root, protecting it from external elements and further damage. 

●      The Rich Moisture Ultra Conditioner uses shea balm, rose oil, and hibiscus and honeysuckle extracts to smoothen dry and coarse hair, and strengthen it as it grows.

●      The Rich Lustre Ultra Conditioner is created with almond nut balm, cinnamon leaf oils, and bamboo and aloe extracts, to add shine and smoothness to fortified hair.

Both the Rich Moisture and Rich Lustre Ultra Conditioners are created with sunflower seed oil, which naturally penetrates hair at the root, to nourish each strand from within. Each bottle contains the most potent organic ingredients, and is formulated with Cream Silk’s rich conditioning, offering no compromise between science and nature to give Filipinas the lusciousness and richness their hair needs.

With the new Cream Silk Rich Organic Powerfusion Ultra Conditioner, Filipinas can indulge in the power of nature and discover lusciously beautiful and nourished hair like never before. 

Cream Silk Rich Organic Powerfusion Ultra Conditioners are available for Php150.50 SRP (150mL bottle) in all supermarkets, department stores, drug stores and on Lazada and Shopee. 

For more information, visit creamsilk.com.ph. 

• Aura Blush: Soft, buildable formula lets you achieve your desired vibrancy; delivers soft and subtle shades to bold pops of color; silky texture goes on easily, blends smoothly, and leaves a seamless finish
• Aura Glow: Soft, buildable formula lets you achieve your desired vibrancy; delivers a natural glow or a blinding highlight; can be used for targeted illumination or an all-over radiance; silky texture goes on easily, blends smoothly, and leaves a seamless finish
  
  PERFECT FOR: A head-turning “aura”