Tress the stress away, the KC way

MANILA, Philippines - Like it or not, stress is your faithful companion in life. As you jump from one commitment to another, chances are stress will be there nipping at your heels. Now, take that stress and double it up. That’s basically the amount of stress celebrities deal with on a daily basis. This is what KC Concepcion calls life.

Since her successful introduction to the limelight in 2003, KC has been busy performing her own version of a circus act — juggling acting, singing, modeling, hosting and serving as a UNICEF ambassador. One has to wonder: how does she remain sane with all that stress? The secret, she says, is finding the time to unwind. The young celebrity values the occasional breathers that her busy work schedule can afford, knowing what harm may befall if one doesn’t take the time to indulge in them. “If you don’t take regular breaks,” KC warns, “you’ll work yourself to death, and your health and overall well-being will suffer for it.” The basic idea in keeping up with stress is to maintain a balanced lifestyle. As KC puts it, “Your best allies against stress are a healthy body, a nurtured mind and a positive mindset.” 

With this in mind, the young actress makes an effort to find time to slow down. She shares how, in physically battling stress, she goes back to her first love: dancing. “Apart from being a form of exercise, it serves as a creative outlet for me to express whatever I’m feeling that day without the distraction of work and other tasks – it’s how I really ‘let my hair down,’ so to speak.”

Case in point: a quick dance tutorial with KC and the members of the media. Held at the Movement Dance Studio in Ortigas, KC led her classmates in a classic warm up routine. This was followed by a lively dance tutorial where KC and her classmates learned simple steps. Here, one sees how KC, a devoted figure-skater in her youth, comes alive while dancing with her classmates.

Apart from dancing, she also enlists the help of her family and close circle of girlfriends to unwind. She fondly recalls how she and her cousins usually de-stress by making their own music videos, watching movies, or simply just by hanging out to chat. “Gumagawa kami ng music videos,” she quips.

”Ako yung nagrerecord, tapos kaming lahat umaarte.” Really, it’s the little things, she insists, that often get you through the day. This is where the newest from Palmolive Naturals comes in.

Citing it as her new favorite, KC introduces the Palmolive Naturals Aroma-Vitality line. The shampoo and conditioner combo help unwind and uplift both body and spirit using the wonders of aromatherapy. Infusing its rich and creamy formula with essential rose petal oils and bamboo extracts, the Aroma-Vitality line also brings life back to dull and lifeless hair. “That’s why I like Palmolive Naturals Aroma-Vitality — it’s an easy and convenient way to give my hair a lift, boosting my over-all mood!” the actress enthusiastically shares. This is exceptionally useful to KC whose hair suffers much damage from the plethora of styling that her work demands.

In life, you really have to get your breathers wherever and whenever you can. For KC, Palmolive Naturals Aroma-Vitality is the perfect no-brainer de-stressor, “Sobrang bango talaga niya. One sniff at my hair, nawawala yung stress ko.”

The battle against stress can be won with a combination of a healthy mind, body and soul. However, grabbing those little extras that come your way will go a long way in helping you beat the evil that is stress. In this case, it’s the magic of beautiful tresses. As KC puts it, “Personally, my hair is very important to me — beautiful hair usually means a beautiful day for me.” So do as the celebrities do: let your hair down and welcome a beautiful hair day with a little help from Palmolive Naturals Aroma-Vitality.