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MANILA, Philippines - Judging from the advent of the superhealthymodels (think Lara Stone) the days of martinis and cigarettes in the morning are long gone. With the farcical or glacial (Nicole Kidman?) effect of the nip-tuck generation, everyone is trout-mouth scared of turning into the next Jocelyn Wieldenstein. The hottest place for beauty is somewhere very near home….your medicine cabinet.

Stock up on the best of renegade vitamin care and you can literally put your money where your mouth is!

As for my New Year’s resolution, I’ve been waking up at 7 a.m. every day to do at least 90 minutes of exercise. This is an alien experience but thank heavens they have created cute workout outfits to inspire me! To complete the experience and prolong that glow I’ve searched for the best products to give me that extra something. I start the day by gulping a refreshing drink with a Zenergize effervescent tablet. It keeps me going naturally with fruit extracts and vitamins.

For 30 days enjoy Perricone MD’s Health and Weight management; it’s designed to support a healthy weight loss plan and help maintain healthy weight. Health and Weight Management assists by boosting metabolism and decreasing body fat while increasing energy levels and satisfying the appetite. The supplements are organized conveniently into morning, noon and evening packets. No funky speedy feeling, just all-around nourishment that you need while shedding a few pounds. It also eases the fatigue that comes with dieting and cutting off sugar.

I am totally sold on swallowing my beauty treatments down the hatch! Perricone MD’s DMAE with Tocotreinols Complex gives skin a firm boost, literally, and sculpts the face as it plumps sagging skin. Imedeen Time Perfection is what you need for that serious eye filigree and laugh lines. After continued use, skin is radiant and bright with smoothness and suppleness. The most confident of all is Murad’s Youth Builder Dietary Supplement that promises 34 percent less fine lines in five weeks. It speeds up collagen production and includes amino acids and glucosamine to promote collagen and tissue formation; vitamin B6 supports healthy skin and antioxidant vitamins and grape seed extract neutralize free radicals in order to prevent cell damage. As an effective multivitamin, Vitacor Plus is the foundation for cellular heath. It promotes cell growth, thus I am tantalized with my rapid hair growth! 

Of course just because you’re on the pill, it doesn’t mean you should forget the outer part of your beauty. Sophisticated creams with space age capabilities give optimum effects to holistic skin care. Chanel’s Precision Body Excellence Firming and Refining Serum exfoliates and tones skin. Perfect for body sculpting! Nivea DNAge Cell Renewal Body Care is thicker and more ideal for nighttime. It coats skin with anti- aging elements and encourages faster cell renewal.

Remember no one wants to see a taut and refined face with a marshmallow body.

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Murad, Perricone MD and Imedeen are available at Essenses and Chanel at Rustan’s Department Stores. Vitacor Plus and Zenergize are available at Vitamins and Beyond in Rockwell Power Plant Mall.