By Dexter Francis De Vera
Beauty has always been somewhat ‘fruity.’ From the strawberry scrubs of yesteryear to the apple-scented shampoos of our teens. Nowadays, skincare brands are getting in on the act too by adding a dash of fruit extract into serums and cleansers, with each colorful ingredients adding impressive benefits to the formula.
In all honesty, most fruits seem to do the same when added to skincare—brightening, pore minimizing, and line smoothening—thanks to the power of enzymes breaking down the skin. It’s summertime, and our skin requires a whole new slew of care. This perfect because my favorite skincare brand, Fresh Skinlab, has launched the Watermelon Youthful Bliss and the Green Tea & Cucumber Acne Care line that are sure to cater to my skin’s needs through the sunniest season and beyond.
Watermelon is known as the most summery of all the fruits. In fact, it’s made of 92% water and is jam-packed with protective vitamins A, B, C and E with amino acids and phytonutrient lycopene. Imagine what these can do to our skin? Fresh Skinlab’s Watermelon Youthful Bliss line is gently formulated with hydrolyzed collagen, hyaluronic acid, and glycolic acid to restore suppleness and elasticity. It basically does it all—moisturizes, plumps, soothes, treat flakiness, minimizing the pores, and smoothing fine lines and wrinkles. Achieve youthful glowing skin by adding these bunch to your smoothie-inspired skincare regimen:
• Cleanse with the Jelly Serum Soap to lift away dirt and impurities.
• Exfoliate using the Jelly Peel twice or thrice a week to remove deep-seated dirt, dead skincells, and makeup residue.
• Hydrate your skin anytime of the day with the Jelly Serum Mist that’s sure to quench your skin’s thirst.
• Moisturize with the Soothing Gel Lotion for a firmer and renewed-looking skin.
• And if your skin is need of extra moisture, slather some of the Sleeping Pack facial mask before going to bed.
There’s a reason the phrase “cool as cucumber” became a popular way to describe someone who is calm and relaxed. Cucumbers are antioxidants that has powerful cooling and soothing powers. They have anti-inflammatory properties that can relieve itchiness and pain associated with skin burn. And there’s more, cucumbers are not allergenic, which is why it can be used for all skin types. Fresh Skinlab’s Green Tea & Cucumber Acne Care line is the holy grail for clearing out those zits as it is formulated with salicylic acid and zinc PCA that can detoxify and remove excess oil. What’s good enough for your salad must be good enough for the skin, right? Time to cool down your skin and use these products to beat the summer heat:
• Wash away those dirt and excess oil with the Jelly Serum Soap.
• The gel-base Jelly Peel face scrub used twice or thrice a week will surely reduce sebum production that prevents acne breakouts.
• Spray your skin with the Jelly Serum Mist for the hydration it needs any time of the day.
• The Soothing Gel Lotion reduces inflammation caused by acne and with constant use will lighten dark acne marks.
• And lastly, the Sleeping Pack facial mask will give your skin adequate hydration while you snooze all night.
Try Fresh Skinlab’s Watermelon Youthful Bliss and Green Tea & Cucumber Acne Care line as part of your calming summer skin care routine, then keep calm and carry on using them the rest of the year.
Fresh Skinlab is available at all Watsons stores nationwide, Lazmall, and Shopee Mall. Follow www.facebook.com/FreshPhilippines, @fresh_philippines on Instagram
