Affordable French personal care brand
French organic personal care brand Biopha Organics is now in the Philippines, thanks to The Souq Organics. Biopha Organics has invaded popular beauty stores and supermarkets all over Europe since it was launched in 1972 by French pharmacist Dr. Chabrand. Biopha Organics’ collection of personal care products are certified organic by two international organic regulatory organizations: Ecocert and CosmeBio. This means that every ingredient in every bottle of Biopha Organics comes from 100 percent natural origin and is free from GMOs, petrochemicals and chlorine derivatives, parabens and artificial scents and coloring.
Some of the products Biopha Organics offer include soap with organic argan oil, moisturizing body milk with organic argan oil, shampoo for dry and damaged, shampoo for oily, shampoo for normal, shower gel, sweet orange cleansing hand gel, Intimate Hygiene Gel, face and eyes make up removal lotion, hand cream with organic argan oil, and foot cream with organic shea butter.
Biopha Organics is exclusively distributed by The Souq Organics and is sold in selected Metro Manila drug and beauty stores, and in its boutique located at Unit B, Ground Floor, Bellitudo Lifestyle Strip, 79 Katipunan Ext., White Plains Quezon City. For orders, call 421-5745, 0917-5576955 or 59, or visit www.thesouqorganics.com to order online.

Secret to radiant eyes
The eyes can reveal more than just emotion; it can also be telling of age. Home to the most delicate skin on the body, the eye area can show signs of wear and tear as early one’s 20s. No thanks to stress, that extra glass of wine, and even too much tugging, the skin’s aging process speeds up leading to unsightly crow’s feet, puffiness and dark circles.
To ensure the gentle delivery of potent eye products — whether gel or cream — Pond’s Gold Radiance, the first Pond’s product infused with real gold micro-particles to fight dullness and enhance skin’s renewal process, expands its line with the New Pond’s Gold Radiance Double-Action Radiant Eyes eye pen. Pond’s developed this new roller to specifically address the sensitive eye area. The Double-Action Radiant Eyes promises to deliver two times the targeted action with two unique formulations: a brightening gel serum with real gold and vitamin B3 for the undereye area, and a rich firming gel crème with collagen for the upper eye area.
 
Say no to scars
There is nothing permanent in this world, not even scars, but there are just some physical marks that bring about social and psychological trauma to one. Fortunately, according to Professor Mustoe, latest innovations in the field of scar management have effectively been used to lessen the appearance of scars, thus helping ease the trauma caused by it. There are topical creams and ointments that are available in the market, which are deemed as innovative and cost-effective, such as Invida’s Dermatix.
Dermatix Ultra is being touted as an advanced scar treatment formula that when used regularly can flatten, soften and lighten scars obtained from general surgical procedures, trauma, wounds, and burns. Its new, advanced formula combines the use of silicone gel with vitamin C ester and Dermatix Ultra’s unique CPX technology.
“This combination is equally effective as silicone gel sheeting in reducing hypertrophic scarring, but is easier to use and is more comfortable,” said Mustoe. CPX stands for cyclopentosiloxane and is known as a skin-conditioning agent that moisturizes, flattens, and softens the scar and is quick drying. It adds a soft, silky feel to the skin and is aesthetically pleasing. Vitamin C ester, on the other hand, lightens the scar and protects it from UVA and UVB.

The power of clay
Oily skin is not only embarrassing, but it also leads to skin impurities like pimples and blackheads. If you’re bogged down by dulling clogged pores, Pond’s No Blackheads Deep Cleansing Facial Scrub, with the power of volcanic clay, is said to reduce stubborn blackheads in as early as seven days or one week of continued use. Volcanic clay is known to be highly absorbent and acts as a powerful magnet.