The timeless faces of beauty

MANILA, Philippines - Twenty-seven years, countless beautiful faces. Meet a few of the many women who have kept Facial Care’s legacy alive all these years.

AGOT ISIDRO, singer and actress

Skin woes: Fine lines, crow’s feet, dull and sallow skin

Facial Care solutions: Agot gets ReFirme to painlessly smooth out her fine lines and wrinkles. (She is really impressed with the visible results seen right after a treatment!) To rejuvenate her tired skin, she enjoys alternate treatments of Vita Spa Facial and Collagen Mask Facial, coupled with Advanced Lasertone and Skin Tone Re-energizer treatments. She also gets Renew treatments to dramatically improve skin texture.

Her take on it: “I’ve been going to Facial Care for about a year now. I visit the center at least once or twice a month, and I have to say my skin has been looking so much better since I started my program a year ago. I’ve noticed that ReFirme treatments are effective in getting rid of my fine lines and crow’s feet. It also gives my skin a tightened, lifted appearance. I also love the results of Renew by Affirm. Even after the first treatment, the texture of my skin improved and I could see it onscreen. It’s also easier to put on makeup. The Skin Tone Re-energizer, Advanced Lasertone, Collagen Facial and Vita Velvet Facial are also my favorites. I really love the facials… and the masks! After long hours of taping, it feels great to just relax and get treatments at the center.”

PATTY BETITA, model and image consultant

Skin woes: Dull skin, early signs of crow’s feet, laugh lines and fine wrinkles

Facial Care solutions: Patty, a longtime Facial Care client, has always been a fan of the Diamond Peel to de-clog her pores, remove superficial dirt and renew skin cells; Skin Tone Re-energizer to invigorate and strengthen facial and neck muscles; and Advanced Lasertone to increase collagen and elastin production to improve skin texture. She has also discovered the amazing skin-tightening and lifting powers of ReFirme.

Her take on it: “When I conduct modeling workshops, it’s really flattering when these 21-year-old models tell me, ‘You’re Ms. Patty? But you look so young!’ I’m proud to say I’m turning 41, and I think all the hard work in taking care of my skin has paid off! In all my years in Facial Care, I would always ask for my three favorite treatments during every visit: Diamond Peel, Skin Tone Re-energizer and Advanced Lasertone. Even when I get the other facials or treatments done, I always request those three. Over time, I’ve only gotten just a few crow’s feet and laugh lines. But I’ve been getting ReFirme treatments, and I must say, I’m really impressed. I see results right after the treatment! It also stimulates collagen production, so my skin looks lifted and refined.”

AMINA ARANAZ-ALUNAN, bag designer and model

Skin woes: Breakouts, blemishes, dull skin

Facial Care solutions: Amina has been a Facial Care client for almost a decade now, and has been an avid Diamond Peel fanatic because of how it unclogs her pores and vacuums out all the dirt on her skin. She frequently gets Deep Anti-Bacterial Facial treatments along with her Diamond Peel, and has also recently been getting Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) treatments to even out some spots and pigmentations on her skin.

Her take on it: “I’ve been with Facial Care for a long time. One of my favorite treatments is Diamond Peel. It works like a tiny vacuum, and it feels like all my clogged pores are being sucked out and cleaned. I think it was introduced to me back in 2001, and I’ve been getting treatments ever since. It’s great because it lets me bare makeup-free skin! Recently I’ve also started my IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) program to clear up some blemishes, because I’ve gotten a few dark spots on my face from tanning at the beach. A friend told me 90 percent of her freckles and dark spots disappeared with IPL, so I’m really excited about it. It’s great that Facial Care has something for all your skin problems.”

CLAUDINE TRILLO, host and model

Skin woes: Uneven skin tone from too much tanning, buildup from cosmetics

Facial Care solutions: Claudine, who is not a fan of multi-step skin cleansing systems, prefers the easy, no-fuss Firming Facial and Diamond Ultra Peel to clear up her skin.

Her take on it: “When you’re in your 20s you think you can get away without doing much, but the truth is you really have to get into a skincare regimen, especially if you prefer being barefaced most of the time. I like to get regular facials like the Basic Facial and Diamond Ultra Peel treatments. Start early so you won’t regret it in the end, and so it’s easier to maintain when you’re older. I would never get surgical facelifts or injections. I would rather have healthy sag than a super-stretched face. That’s what I like about Facial Care: everything’s non-invasive. It’s a natural change but it makes a big difference.”

AMANDA GRIFFIN, model

Skin woes: Skin irritation from hair-removal methods like shaving, waxing and tweezing

Facial Care solution: Amanda used to hate the tedious, repetitive task of hair removal, not to mention the skin irritation she would get from these old methods. LaserLight hair removal ended all her unwanted hair troubles — permanently! Hair-free skin, perfectly white, creaseless underarms and the freedom to finally throw away that razor — just a few reasons why LaserLight should be on every woman’s to-do list.

Her take on it: “A photographer told me he didn’t have to Photoshop my underarms in pictures because they were already nice and even-toned. LaserLight really helped me as a model, because I never have to worry about shaving again, which was such a tedious task anyway. It’s definitely easier when I need to wear a skirt, a sleeveless top or a swimsuit. Fewer hassles, and I’m more confident knowing I don’t have any chicken skin, stubble or ingrown hair. Yeah, being hair-free is definitely sexy!”

For a free private consultation, call Facial Care Centre at 892-SKIN (7546) to book an appointment.