Vita Brevis 

Skin is the entry point of all things beneficial and detrimental to health. So we have to be extra careful on what we put on it.

This was me back in 2009 and 2010 when skincare for me was unheard of. This was the time when I started experimenting on make-up to cover up my skin's flaws. I have a very sensitive skin (which my eldest son inherited). My skin tends to breakout or develop rashes when I put something on it. This was also the time when my aunt (who's really good at taking care of her skin) adviced me that I should start taking of my skin at 20's, since aging is at it's rapid pace already and signs are showing up. So, since I WASN'T one who genetically has a really good complexion like those who has 'porcelain-like skin', I heed her advice and tried some commercial brands that a new employee like me could afford at that time:) 



I've used several brands of skincare including those that we often see advertised on tv (I will not mention them here). Unfortunately, those products didn't really deliver what I expected (at least not for my skin type). I've wondered if there's really such thing as 'hiyang-hiyang' cause if there is, they should have put a disclaimer such as "this is suitable only for this skin type...etc."  Lately, I've learned that if the products are really that good as they claim, the results would be consistent even after decades of usage:-) 

In 2012, it was a blessing I discovered the best skincare brand and anti-aging company in the world that took years of research and development to create their products. With their 6S quality process, I was told that they have the best and safest ingredients. The products are unlike any other and are patented. I was even more amazed that when I started using them, the results were instant and I didn't have any breakouts. I did my research, then I found out that non-commercial brands are generally more effective as compared to those being advertised. Here's why:


*Commercial brands spend millions for advertisements and celebrity endorsements.

PROS: They may hire influential and already good-looking personalities to represent their products to penetrate the market.
CONS: They would have to compromise the quality of the products to cut cost. They may use low quality alternative ingredients especially when their published prices are very low.

*NON-Commercial brands spend millions of dollars for Research and Development before they launch their products in the market and they don't have celebrity endorsers.

PROS: They may spend more on harnessing the most natural, safest, and high quality ingredients there is to create their products.
CONS: It comes with a price. Since they don't advertise, only a few people may recognize them.

There are people who don't mind spending more especially when they know they get the best quality. Don't you agree?
This principle is applicable in almost everything we use like on clothes, bags, accessories, gadgets, shoes, cars, name it!I can go on and on with the list.
They said this is really practical.:-)

Although when time came that I was blessed financially, I started making practical decisions too esp.on things that I invest my money on. Although this doesn't include the clothes, shoes, and accessories (I buy cheap but high quality ones or I buy them on SALE:) This will be another topic.:))

Rather, I started investing on the best quality skincare. For me, SKIN in the best ACCESSORY, at least next to a perfect SMILE:-)
For me, the best skincare products wouldn't cause dryness, irritations, redness, peeling, and skin cancer like those with alcohol, formaldehydes, or strong sulfates. They should have PERMANENT and CUMULATIVE effect not the ones that wash off immediately. 

I am so excited to share with you the products that gave my skin a healthy and natural glow. These are my Basic DAILY and WEEKLY Skincare Regimen, that contains ALL of the GOOD ingredients and NONE of the bad ones.

Why I love them? They are all organic, natural, and patented and they are SAFE enough to use even during PREGNANCY:)

(FACE)

1. Nutricentials pH balanced Mattefying Toner (best for the Combination to Oily type of skin) (Daily)

This contains strawberry extract rich in polyphenols to tighten and refine pores. It's oil absorbing mineral powder provides an instant matte finish and controls shine.:)


 
 
2. NaPCA moisturizer (Daily)

This improves skin's moisture binding capacity with the natural humectants NaPCA and Hyaluronic Acid. This is ideal for all skin types.





3. POLISHING PEEL Skin Refinisher (Weekly)


This resurfaces and polishes skin to immediately deliver fresh, glowing complexion benefits that are clinically proven to be equivalent to a professional treatment. It's like having your own diamond peel treatment (minus the abrasion and dryness) at the comfort of your home:) 




4. FACE LIFT

This excellent product is recommended for those who want their face to look and feel younger. This product immediately reduces the appearance of fine wrinkles as it lifts the outer layer of the skin. It contains Albumen that is responsible for the tightening effect. This improves the skin tone, color, and conditions the skin for a more youthful appearance.

Other uses: If you have open pores, this may remove the stubborn white heads and blackheads on the face and on your back (bacne) that usually facial centers may not address totally.



(BODY)

1. LIQUID BODY LUFRA (MY top pick! Every other day use :)) 

This gives your body a healthy glow by exfoliation. Combining moisturizing aloe vera with ground walnut husks, this gently removes rough skin, leaving your skin soft and smooth.

*I swear by this product! It gives an instant lightening effect. This is the best and safer alternative to 'bath salts'. :-)



2. LIQUID BODY BAR Moisturizing Cleanser (Daily Cleanser)

This is a refreshing, moisturizing body wash that gently removes impurities, leaving skin feeling soft, clean, and hydrated.
This is soap-free so it doesn't dry up your skin. I use this both as my facial and body cleanser.

 

3. BODY SMOOTHER

This will seal in moisture from your bath or shower and is a quick- absorbing body lotion that locks in moisture to prevent tightness while nourishing skin with aloe vera, algae extract, and vitamins A and E (for real):-)


 

4. PERENNIAL Intense body moisturizer *fragrance free (for super dry,sensitive skin)

This helps your skin thrive, even when facing harsh environmental elements. Formulated to enhance cellular durability, this rich body lotion features IBR-Dormin--- a component of Narcissus bulb extract. This will improve your skin's natural defense mechanisms for comfortable, healthy-looking skin year round.

*My eldest son has a very sensitive skin. Before, he usually has dermatosis, so his derma prescribed an expensive cream. He had also used other commercial lotions but none of them helped (it was like wasting money). Good thing I found Perennial, it has way better ingredients and relatively cheaper too, considering it's content and volume. This has blessed us a lot

So there you have it.  

If you're looking for great skincare products that deliver instant results starting these holidays, this is really a good gift for yourself and for your loved ones. They have a lot of products that resolve issues from head to toe--- they have antiaging skincare system, acne treatment system that top derma all over the world prescribe, etc. If you wanna know more about the products and how you can get them at the best rate possible, you may just PM me thru my FB account ANNE NATIVIDAD VILLANUEVA Official or you may also leave your comment after this post.

THIS IS ME NOW:-) #nofilter #justgoodlighting



*DISCLAIMER: Those that I am featuring in my blog are those products and merchants that I TRUST and BELIEVE in. I only feature what I really patronize, which for me are safe and efficient.:)

Yes, I'm a certified 'Gadget Girl':)
In fact, I own several gadgets related to beauty and wellness. Most of them I will feature in my site:)
Among those, this will be my top pick:)

Have you met people who look way younger than their age? Take a look at the photos above, would you believe that these are moms with their daughters? Mind you, they did not go under the knife just to achieve and maintain that:-) I know several people and saw some on tv who are like these. Gone are the years that in order to look better and younger, one should undergo invasive aesthetic treatments like plastic surgery or other interventions like Botox, Chemical peel, RF, Tummy Tuck, or microdermabrasion (commonly called as Diamond Peel) or what not. These methods still work but aside from the fact that these are expensive, they may cause you more harm than good too, especially when not done properly.

Now, I'm just so excited to share with you this amazing, non-invasive, inexpensive, all-in-one gadget that my friend introduced back in 2012.(I'll be forever grateful to her). This has spared me a lot of time, money, and health risk. This device has truly blessed me as it also helped brought back my confidence and self- esteem:) You know as a wife and a mother of two, an entrepreneur, artist, and blogger (in all that), I fully understood that I am responsible for my family's and other's welfare but as well as mine. I do believe that keeping myself fit and presentable is my responsibility to my Creator and my spouse too:)

This was me before. Photos were taken between 2009-2011:-)

If you notice, before, my face's contour wasn't defined yet and I used heavy make up just to hide my skin's imperfections. Well basically, cosmetics are there to conceal the signs and symptoms of aging (natural or mechanical) as well as the skin's impurities but they don't solve your skin's problems. I wasn't really confident going out without makeup as I didn't have that really nice skin. It was ok, but not something I can flaunt:-(

So in February 2012, I started using this gadget called AGELOC Galvanic Spa, an anti-aging home spa system that promises to iron out 10 years of your wrinkles in just 10 minutes, and a lot more. It's just a size and price of your mobile phone but even more powerful as its patented technology and ingredient (AGELOC) targets the SOURCES of AGING (up to GENETIC level) itself, as featured in https://youtu.be/ijPE3ZZUUks" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">DISCOVERY CHANNEL.




It's a powerful device that can be used in the face, body, and hair. It's a weekly regimen you can do at the comfort of your home.
Remember that our cells age/change in seconds. Ageing is inevitable. But it's a good thing that I discovered this gadget that could actually make me look 10 years younger even when my calendar age advances.:

I will not go into technicalities here. But let me share with you it's benefits:

(FACE)

(BODY)

(HAIR)

I was even more amazed when I found out that even famous Hollywood celebrities (who can afford more expensive treatments) are crazy over this!


Basically, I use it on my face and tummy area to eliminate the cellulites and diminish the appearance of stretchmarks (due to my 2 pregnancies).

Here's why I TRUSTED it:

1. It's patented, proven safe and effective and clinically validated before it was launched in the market.
2. It's made by world-renowned scientists and backed by a rock-solid corporate sponsor that's listed in NYSE, Most Trustworthy Company according to Forbes Magazine, and won numerous awards globally including Stevie's.
3. It's technology AGELOC and the facilities were featured in Discovery Channel. (Note that only scientific breakthroughs that have positive impact  to mankind can be featured in that documentary.)
4. It's developed by LifeGen Technology (they identified thousands of genes that are responsible for aging) and validated by Stanford School of Medicine and Purdue University.
5. It's a by-product of the 30 years in advanced reseach in biogenetics.

Here's why I LOVED it:

1. It brought out the best in my skin--- made it smoother, softer, and clearer (no more breakouts even during menses).
2. It redefined my contours naturally.
3. It made my pores smaller.
4. It ironed out my fine lines (hereditary), wrinkles (frownng), and laugh lines.
5. It lightened my freckles (hereditary).
6. It gave my skin a natural, healthy glow.

Here's why I got HOOKED with it:

1. Before, I used to go to my favorite facial center 3 times a month for cleaning. As I wear heavy make up, my pores get clogged easily and due to my skin's anatomy, the only way to get rid of the whiteheads and blackheads, is through pricking:o But now, I only have facial once in 4 months on the average:-) I don't use heavy make up anymore just lightweight tinted moisturizer, light powder, eyeliner, lippie, and a bit of mascara.:-)

2. I can honestly say that I am confident with my skin and go out bare faced:-)


THIS IS ME NOW, at 27 years old, after being married for 4 years and having 2 kids.

My life began right after getting married. I was more confident about myself and I developed a very positive outlook about life especially after giving birth to my 2 boys. Life doesn't end there. I wanna address all the modern women out there, especially the moms and mom-to-be's:
"It's never too late for anything. We can still be the best version of ourselves even after the wedding and childbirth. I am not saying that physical beauty is the most important thing in the world, but it can change how you view yourself too. When you become a wife and a mom, you have more reasons to look your best--- you don't represent yourself anymore, there's more at stake.But of course, it is really important to feel positive on the inside cause it will radiate on the outside."

Do you wanna make your current photos look like a major #throwback? Then, this gadget is for you! 



The holiday's  just around the corner. Pretty sure you'd be attending a lot of events or reunions. Moreover, if you're getting married soon and wanna look like a rock star on your Big Day (I regret not being able to see this before I got married:() and you wanna look younger and fresher even after the endless sleepless nights due to your preparations, I highly recommend you this. You can't go wrong with it:-) 

I tell you, this is gonna be one of the best gifts you can give yourself, your mom, your wife/hubby, sister or to anybody you care about. This is way powerful than your most expensive gadget. It's like having your own Belo, Marie France, and Svenson all in one!:) I will not publish the price here but you may send me an email or pm me in my https://www.facebook.com/annenatividadvillanuevaofficial/?notif_t=page_fan" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">FACEBOOK Official Page. If you live in Metro Manila, you can request a schedule for a demo and I'd be glad to let you try my unit. If you live anywhere in the Philippines or anywhere in the world (US, Europe,UAE, Asia,etc), you may still contact me and I'd be glad to answer your queries and assist you in getting the pack for a special price.:)

NOTE: You cannot get an AGELOC Galvanic Spa without a sponsor. So if you need to get one, I can help you get it at the best rate possible and teach you how to use it and maximize its benefits.:)

Do you play multiple roles each day? Are you the type who wants to manage your time efficiently? Are you an organizing freak like me? If you are, then you need a PLANNER. A really good one:-)

For the modern- day women, I highly recommend Belle de Jour Power Planner.

I've been using this since 2009 when my cousin (who really loves pink) introduced it to me.

Back then, I really just fell for the dainty, colorful sheets but when I started taking it for its value, I found out there's more to it than that what meets the eye:-)

 WHY I've been loyal to it:

1. It' has a modern design and it's PINK.

 2. You can choose from Smythe, Spiral, or leather cover.

 I always go for the SMYTHE since it's easy to pack and handle. It isn't too bulky compared to that with spring:-) If you have an extra budget, you may opt for the leather cover:-)

 3. It doesn't just help me organize my Days but also my Menstrual Periods, Vacation, Finances, & Events.

 4. It has a DREAM BOARD that enables me to manage my GOALS (very useful).

 5. It has different useful tips each calendar month and packs a lot of quotes that can encourage you daily.

 6. Lastly, it has a lifestyle pad with a lifestyle card (Perks of a Bella) that contains discount vouchers to different establishments such as Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf, restaurants like TGIF and Brooklyn's, or brands like Sketchers, Keds, or Havaianas if you're into high-end brands but wants to save your bucks. (very practical)

I really enjoy the latter 'cause I get more than I pay for. This BDJ Planner costs Php 598.00 SRP (in National Bookstore or in Fully Booked). But I save a lot buying this planner earlier online through their official site ILOVEBDJ.COM .They have other designs for both men and women too. I suggest you pick the one that complements your lifestyle.

(Note: Only the BDJ Power Planner has #6)

For this 2016 planner, I only paid Php 500.00 (I ordered last October) but I could save more than Php 5000.00 when I use the discount vouchers on the published stores.

Like this 2015, I used the TGIFridays discount voucher that saved me Php 500.00 for a Php 1500.00 worth of food and drinks (paid only Php 1000.00) same with Krazy Garlic and several more restos. I also used several Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf vouchers that got me free drinks, upgrades, cookies, and more during my visits.

Not only that, you can get your next planner for FREE when you used up all your discount vouchers or at a discounted rate when you use certain number of vouchers:-) But even when otherwise, you're still a winner bella.

This totally packs great value for your money. This will not just save your time, but your hard-earned bucks as well. Now, you can have both a planner and a lifestyle pass:-)

Visit https://ilovebdj.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.ilovebdj.com for more details:-0