MANILA, Philippines - For Iza Calzado, taking good care of one's skin is important.
On February 4, Iza hosted the launch of the Pond's Institute at the Bonifacio Global Grounds. Aside from giving the audience a virtual tour inside the newest beauty facility in the Philippines, she also shared in an interview with Philstar.com some skincare tips to all Filipinas who want to stay as fair and radiant as they deserve to be.
Below are some of her tips:
Cleanse:
"I cleanse my face and moisturize in the morning and of course put on sunscreen."
Get active:
"I try a healthy lifestyle. I am active. I workout and exercise. It helps of getting rid of the toxins. It gives me endorphins, so I guess it makes my skin happier."
Have a balanced diet:
"I take a lot of fruits and vegetables. I drink a lot of water and I even take bone marrow broth, beef broth, but mainly the chicken broth to help with the production of collagen in my skin."
With her flourishing career, Iza is undoubtedly one of the most revered personalities in showbiz today. Far from the days where women can only follow men's footsteps, Iza is just one of the many women who have redefined the meaning of femininity.
So when asked about her definition of a modern Filipina, Iza said a modern Filipina is someone who is empowered and not afraid to speak her mind.
"Before 'di ba pag sinabing FIlipina, si Maria Clara.. ngayon hindi man ganun kahinhin pero pinapahalagahan pa rin ang kanyang puso at damdamin. At the same time, isinisigaw din ang laman ng kanyang puso at damdamin," she explained.