Richard loves Lucy: Looking young and fresh after all these years

MANILA, Philippines –  Married for 17 years now, celebrity couple Richard Gomez and Lucy Torres-Gomez epitomize perfection — always well put-together and fresh-looking in spite of  the demands of their respective careers and busy schedules.

Tempur recently sat down with one of the country’s most beautiful couples to find out what’s their secret to looking young and fresh all these years.

Waking up on the right aide of the bed

Richard and Lucy have so much to give both individually and as a couple: Richard is a businessman and actor, while Lucy is the Congresswoman in the 4th district of Leyte. However, you’ll never see Richard or Lucy looking harried or stressed.

“Even as we are passionate about what we do, we also value the time we spend off our very hectic schedules. It is very important to relax and recharge so that we will always have much of ourselves to give. Getting good quality sleep is very important to us. And my gauge of a good night’s sleep is when I wake up with my skin glowing and my cheeks all pink,” shares Lucy.

Growing up in the province, Lucy remembers how as a child she would spend early afternoons napping with her siblings. She fondly calls it a “requisite siesta.”  Richard has had the same experience and was made to sleep during midday so he could play until it was time for dinner.

But more than just a time to rest, Lucy believes that sleep heals. “Sleep is our body’s way of restoring itself and recovering from the day’s stresses. Nothing can take the place of a good night’s rest,” she adds.

Creating a sanctuary for sleep

Having a bedroom that’s conducive for uniterrupted sleep is as equally important as getting the mandatory eight-hour shut-eye. So it’s no surprise to find Tempur products in the Gomez home. 

“Our bed and pillow receive us at the end of every day, whether we’ve had it good or bad, whether events were happy or sad. It is our refuge. It has to be our happy place, which is why we really do not scrimp on good quality sheets and pillows. Simply put, the real cost of anything is the price divided by the number of times you use it,” explains Lucy.

For years now, the couple has been avid Tempur users, investing in Tempur pillows, mattresses and beddings, which Lucy says have immensely improved the quality of their sleep.

“My neck would hurt and there would always be stiffness in my shoulders. That ended when I found Tempur.  I am addicted to Tempur. I have the pillow that is contoured,” says Lucy. “Richard, on the other hand, likes his pillow thin so he has a thinner Tempur pillow.  It’s funny because no matter how sleepy we are, we know when our pillows have been interchanged.  Juliana has her own also.  In the car I have the neck pillow on standby.”

Lucy is also a fan of the Tempur Wedge, which is her favorite companion for nights when she wants to read a good book or work on the laptop while lying in bed.

One of the couple’s indulgences is getting massages at home, and for that they have the Tempur Ombracio, a special pillow designed to improve breathing while providing comfort and support.

“Love yourself. You are worth it. Also, going to bed happy and with a very light heart is the secret to waking up the next day with a different glow.”

Tempur: The sleeping sanctuary of choice

Tempur has changed the way people sleep and relax with its revolutionary products made from visco-elastic, pressure-relieving and temperature-sensitive material that adapts and responds to every body shape and sleeping position, weight and temperature.

Now in its 10th year in the Philippines, Tempur continues to give users what they deserve: the best and most restful sleep. 

Tempur is exclusively distributed in the Philippines by Focus Global Inc.

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