City-proof stress-busting beauty solutions
MANILA, Philippines - Living in the city has its benefits — 24-hour delivery, an almost limitless number of shopping and dining options — but it’s not without difficulties. The same 24-hour barrage of noise and pollution, not to mention the heat that only living in a concrete city can provide, can leave its lasting effects on the mind and, most importantly, your face.
The ravages of aging, combined with harsh environmental elements, leaves its mark on the visage, resulting in rough texture, sallow color, dry skin and more.
But there are solutions readily available — one of the perks of living in the city is that you can pretty much purchase whatever you need to resolve any problem. At Rustan’s the Beauty Source, you can find stress-busting formulas that’ll provide protection against the elements. Find the sort that suits you best.
Bright star: L’Occitane Immortelle
Greek legend says that the golden oil extracted from the Immortelle flower has regenerative properties which L’Occitane brings to you in their newest and exclusive Immortelle Collection. Neryl acetate, present in high levels in the Immortelle flowers harvested in northwestern Corsica, is the superstar ingredient in this rare collection that offers superior free radical protection, brightening and anti-wrinkle benefits. Famed for multiplying collagen production and improving microcirculation, the Immortelle line was designed to hide the ravages of aging and harsh environmental elements.
Ultimate protection: Murad Environmental Shield
Skin-damaging environmental toxins are all around us. Everyday pollution and smog fills the air; stress saps our natural antioxidants and creates free radicals, while the sun, wind and punishing climate strip our skin of essential moisture and the protective barrier essential to glowing, healthy skin. The result? Dry, uneven skin prone to flaking, discoloration, sagging, fine lines and wrinkles. Famed dermatologist Dr. Howard Murad created this regimen to combat the wrinkles, age spots, rough texture, sallow color and loss of elasticity from environmental damage while you sleep. Through the power of Resilient-C Complex and the science of cellular water, Murad’s Environmental Shield restores, repairs and protects your skin‚ locking out the environmental stressors that lead to environmental aging.
Refresher course: Clarins HydraQuench
Packed with Katafray extract, which prevents moisture loss; hyaluronic acid, an H20-retaining natural component; and alfalfa extract, a known collagen-booster, the Clarins HydraQuench system aids in protecting — while cooling — skin from the climate’s harsh conditions. Thanks to the heat and humidity we’re exposed to regularly, it’s difficult to maintin a glowing visage. With Clarins’ program, which helps to “recreate skin’s perfect ‘climate,’” the battle against dry skin is a no-brainer. The HydraQuench cream mask intensively hydrates and revitalizes dehydrated skin, while the HydraQuench Cream ensures normal to dry skin gets the moisture it requires. Beat the heat with Hydraquench Cooling Cream gel, designed to refresh skin and effectively restore skin’s natural moisture levels and finish with Hydraquench Lip Balm, known to provide deeper levels of healing to dry, cracked lips.
If your skin has a tendency to feel dry and parched because of environmental stressors, these soothing products will restore essential moisture. So whatever the weather, you will remain comfortable, radiant and beautiful.
Clean slate: Dermalogica Age Smart
Consisting of products designed to fight the biochemical triggers that lead to skin aging, the line is in keeping with Dermalogica’s commitment to purity. All products are non-comedogenic and free of lanolin, mineral oil, SD alcohol, artificial colors and fragrances and are packaged in hygienic, contamination-free packaging.
