Given the rising number of COVID-19 cases, following the slow but growing testing conducted around and outside Metro Manila, Filipinos are imposed to stay under enhanced quarantine to avoid the spread of the disease. And with the current situation, many companies are now welcoming a more flexible remote work setup, propelling more and more Filipinos to work from home.
Contrary to popular belief, working from home can also be damaging for skin health. Did you know that the more time you spend on your screens means more exposure to blue light, a high-energy visible light that comes from the sun but is also given off by electronic devices? This harmful light quickly darkens our skin by two shades and reduces skin barrier recovery rate up to 40% which leads to skin redness, chapping skin, and skin irritation.
Unilever-owned K-beauty brand AHC gives Filipinas much-needed hydrating and brightening boost to keep the skin protected and glowing through its multi-functional products from the No.1 Korean aesthetic skincare brand. Filipinas can achieve bright and youthful skin while working from home and even when they go back to their workplaces.
What to try:
Aqualuronic Toner
Many are glued to their screens all day, which would often than not mean allowing blue light to suck the moisture out of your skin. To aid in preventing this, the skin needs to be quenched with rich moisture. With three forms of Hyaluronic Acid—the low, medium and high molecular weights—the Aqualuronic Toner hydrates every inch of the skin from the inside and out. This highly moisturizing liquid toner gently seeps into the skin with a refreshing fluid formula to refine its texture. This also comes with a special moisture solution that contains Ceramide and French Sea Water to fortify the skin barrier.
Each bottle is powered with niacinamide that cools down skin temperature. Gently apply the refreshing Aqualuronic Toner over the face and neck then lightly pat for one minute or until the product is fully absorbed.
Peony Bright
Produced in Gangwon-do, dubbed by many as the cleanest province in Korea made famous for its pristine beauty, the Peony Bright is AHC’s brightening line that is made from pink peony flowers. Clinically proven to brighten skin in just 4 weeks, this yields the ultimate brightening effects, where the essence from pink peony is enriched by going through the K-Ferment Technique, an essence extraction technology inspired by the Korean traditional enrichment technique, Ihwa Fermentation.
Included in the Peony Bright line are the Peony Bright Luminous Serum and Peony Bright Spot Corrector, which are both made for intensive skin brightening. As exposure to blue light causes hyperpigmentation, the Peony Bright also has niacinamide that gives 100% protection to prevent spots, dryness and other signs of premature skin aging.
In the same length, the Peony Bright Luminous Serum clarifies and brightens skin tone with vitamin C derivatives and palmaria palmata extract. The serum is quickly absorbed without leaving a sticky residue, allowing dry skin to be replenished with moisture, and natural pink radiance is revived.
After using the toner, get an appropriate amount and gently apply along the contours of the skin, then lightly dab for the skin to fully absorb the serum.
The Peony Bright Spot Corrector comes with rich cream formula and superior non-sticky absorption to work on fade pigmentations. To effectively fight dark spots, it comes with three botanical ingredients for quick and stable absorption. Small amounts of this can be used to treat problem areas.
Natural Essential Mask
Pamper yourself with AHC’s Natural Essential Mask line with its Aqua Brightening, Aqua Nourishing, Aqua Lifting, and Aqua Calming offerings to prevent stress from taking a toll on your skin. Aside from Aqua Ceramide and essence made with 93% natural ingredients, each of these hydrating facial masks comes with specific benefits for the skin.
The Aqua Brightening has niacinamide and berry extracts to give a healthy glow. Boosting skin hydration by 18%, it helps even out the skin tone in four weeks. The Aqua Nourishing then has soy and hydrolyzed vegetable proteins, to get smoother skin by 11% in just two weeks. For 94% more resilient skin, apply the Aqua Lifting mask that has sunflower seed oil to improve skin’s elasticity. To soothe and vitalize stressed skin, go for the Aqua Calming that comes with Centella Asiatica.
All facial masks under the Natural Essential Mask line are made from 100% cotton sheet. With the mask on, gently massage the face with fingertips and leave for 10-20 minutes. Afterwards, massage the face again for the remaining essence. Want a tip for best results? Refrigerate the mask before use until the thermometer sticker on the back of the pack turns green!
With the introduction of this product line, you can be at the top of their game at home without worrying about their long-term exposure to blue light from digital screens. The Aqualuronic Toner, Peony Bright and Natural Essential Mask are available online.
For more information on AHC, visit https://www.ahcbeauty.com/. You can also check out AHC on their social media pages. FB: AHC Beauty Philippines | IG: @ahc.global | YT: AHC Beauty Southeast Asia