Just because radiant skin matters, most women nowadays are looking for the best whitening hand and body cream available in the market that helps whiten the skin effectively, protects it from the harmful rays of the sun, eliminates dark spots, aids in skin exfoliation and renewal, and penetrates quickly into the skin layers to keep it softer, smoother, and glowing! Aside from the above-mentioned benefits, they also consider the safety and scent of the product, 'yong tipong hindi ka matatakot na ipahid sa katawan mo ang produkto at magiging kaaya-aya ang amoy mo kapag ginamit mo ito.

That's why when I got a tube of Prima Radiance White Hand & Body Cream, I was so excited to try and test it.


Prima Radiance White Hand & Body Cream is manufactured and distributed by the award-winning local company, Prima Sassy Belle Corporation. The company claims that it is the most ideal whitening hand and body cream in the country today and is considered not your typical skin whitening lotion. It functions to MOISTURIZE, WHITEN, and RENEW the skin while PROTECTING it.

It has the following main ingredients:

SPF 50- It protects the skin from the sun's harmful rays.

Vitamin B3- Also known as Niacinamide, it heals acne and reduces uneven skin tone and hyperpigmentation.

Rosehip Oil- It is known to be a skin miracle oil that corrects dark spots, reduces scars and fine lines, and hydrates dry, itchy skin.

Kojic Acid- It lightens or whitens dark spots and discoloration by penetrating on the topmost layer of the skin to inhibit pigment formation and prevent the formation of tyrosine, an amino acid needed for melanin-production.

Glutathione- It is an antioxidant that is naturally found in human cells that boosts the immune system, detoxifies the body, and neutralizes free radicals. It lightens the skin by converting melanin to a lighter color and deactivates the pigment-producing enzyme, tyrosinase.

Sa main ingredients waging-wagi na! Pati packaging winner din! Aside from the thick and classy box sealed with a gold sticker that is very hard to remove by just using my fingers, I really like how it is packed in a durable tube that is so easy to squeeze. Its cap is resealable that's why I don't worry about spills wherever I keep or bring the product. These features are important to me because I know that I am using a product that has not been tampered or can't cause any inconvenince to me.

PRIMA SASSY BELLE CORPORATION is a 100% Filipino-owned direct-selling company that started in September 2016, a developed establishment that focuses on providing must-have beauty, health and wellness products. Its main headquarters is situated in the city of Parañaque. The company operates primarily as a distributor of full-spectrum of products to satisfy every men’s as well as women’s beauty and body goals. The company’s product line varies from slimming coffee, slimming juice, healthy beverages, cosmetics, fragrances, whitening skin care products to satisfy each customer’s desire for achieving beauty inside and out. It takes pride in offering you products with the highest quality in order to aid you to become the finest individual beyond compare. All products possess certificates of product registration. They are also SEC-Registered, FDA-Approved, and HALAL-Certified.


AWARDS AND RECOGNITION:

• 2018 National Customer's Choice
• 2018 Most Outstanding and Innovative Beauty, Health and Wellness Products Provider
• 2017 Most Dynamic Health and Beauty Direct Selling Income Opportunity Company
• 2017 Outstanding Beauty and Lifestyle Products
• 2017 Global Excellence Awardee 
• 2016 Top Choice Consumers Awardee
• 2016 Gold Seal of Quality Awardee
• 2016 Most Trusted and Fastest Growing Online Direct Selling Company

I am at an age when my skin needs more moisture, rejuvenation, restoration, and renewal. I am not that particular with the whitening component of any beauty product that I use on my skin because I am satisfied with my skin color. For me, it's just an added feature that may balance the tone and color of my skin.

The following are the features that I look for a beauty product:

- Replenishes and rehydrates skin
- Revitalizes and cleanses the skin
- Reduces fine lines and wrinkles
- Leaves skin soft, smooth, and more youthful
- Eliminates whiteheads, blackheads, and other blemishes like pimples and acne
- Protects the skin from the harmful rays of the sun
- Economical, affordable, and versatile; all-in-one beauty care set or product
- Brightens the skin or if it has a whitening effect, it would be an advantage

Who is not going to be excited to try a very promising beauty product from an award-winning company who has all the features that I am looking for? For three weeks, I have given my skin an opportunity to try and experience something new and effective from Prima Sassy Belle Company.

I remember what my mom said the morning after I used the beauty care set for the very first time, "Anak, bakit parang ang puti at kinis naman ng mukha mo? Naka-foundation ka ba?". When she asked me those questions, I just arrived from dropping Bunso from school. Pawisan pa ako noon at hindi pa naghihilamos ng mukha. I was really surprised when inspected my face in front of the mirror. Ang kinis at ang puti nga ng facial skin ko. Tama si Mother!

Without further ado, let's go straight to the all-in-one beauty care set that I got from Prima Sassy Belle Corporation, Prima 3R Set. This awesome product is formulated to refresh, rejuvenate, and restore the integrity of the facial skin.

Prima 3R Set is composed of four products that go hand-in-hand to achieve the best results. I will discuss further what they do and my impressions.


It has been my very first time to see a PINK Kojic Soap because orange is the usual color of most of the Kojic Soaps available in the market. It smells "herbal" before using but as I lather it on my face, it becomes unscented, leaving my skin smell fresh and so clean after rinsing. I have tried using it on my body kasi gusto ko rin maging pantay ang intregrity ng skin sa buong katawan ko. I have noticed that my skin becomes firmer. I have seen that "instant glow" right after initial use. It doesn't cause any irritations or itchiness. The downside is that it melts easily but putting it in a soap dish without holes can avoid wastage. It's square-shaped, making it easier to hold. Winner!

Using 3R Cleansing Toner is like using water to tone the facial skin. Literally, it is! There's no sting! The only difference is that it has a nice light floral scent that smells so good complementing what the toner does which makes the skin so refreshed! Like other women who use a cotton ball or pad to apply toner, I just placed a few drops of 3R Cleansing Toner to the palms of my hands and tap it gently on my entire face. It instantly tightens the pores and doesn't leave any greasy feeling.

3R Whitening Cream with SPF 50 may look white but blends well and adjusts on my skin tone once applied on the face. It makes me look like wearing a foundation or face powder. It's easily absorbed by the skin that's why I need to apply a thin layer of the product one portion of the face at a time, blending it gently but quickly using upward strokes to avoid making the skin saggy as I grow older. Unlike common untinted and tinted sunscreens, applying it on my face doesn't leave any oily or greasy feeling. The product has a matte finish that makes the face look fresh and young! Its scent may be too strong for me at first but as it is absorbed by the skin, it leaves a very nice light scent that is non-irritating.

I believe that this product was the main reason why my mom asked me as mentioned above why my face looked so white and flawless. By the way, I road tested it and the effect lasted for hours without touch-ups!

Like 3R Whitening Cream with SPF 50, 3R Night Cream is easy to apply, lightweight, and non-greasy too. It also has a strong scent but it fades into a sweet light scent when it's already applied on the skin. What I like about it is its very relaxing "cooling effect". I haven't experienced any irritation, sting, or itchiness. It makes my face glow overnight. Amazing talaga!

Will I recommend Prima 3R Set? Yes, of course! It's worth using especially if you are after a whitening beauty care set with fast whitening and rejuvenating effects. To tell you honestly, I don't use this set daily due to its very, very quick whitening effect! Seriously, it made my face whiter overnight! I use it once or twice a week or whenever I feel that I need to. I also don't have blackheads, pimples, or acne to prove that it works for these skin problems but I can attest that it has lessened my whiteheads in no time. Your Php710.00 is worth it, promise!

PRIMA SASSY BELLE CORPORATION is a 100% Filipino-owned direct-selling company that started in September 2016, a developed establishment that focuses on providing must-have beauty, health and wellness products. Its main headquarters is situated in the city of Parañaque. The company operates primarily as a distributor of full-spectrum of products to satisfy every men’s as well as women’s beauty and body goals. The company’s product line varies from slimming coffee, slimming juice, healthy beverages, cosmetics, fragrances, whitening skin care products to satisfy each customer’s desire for achieving beauty inside and out. It takes pride in offering you products with the highest quality in order to aid you to become the finest individual beyond compare. All products possess certificates of product registration. They are also SEC-Registered, FDA-Approved, and HALAL-Certified.

AWARDS AND RECOGNITION:

• 2018 National Customer's Choice
• 2018 Most Outstanding and Innovative Beauty, Health and Wellness Products Provider
• 2017 Most Dynamic Health and Beauty Direct Selling Income Opportunity Company
• 2017 Outstanding Beauty and Lifestyle Products
• 2017 Global Excellence Awardee 2016 Top Choice Consumers Awardee
• 2016 Gold Seal of Quality Awardee
• 2016 Most Trusted and Fastest Growing Online Direct Selling Company

As a perfume enthusiast, I recommend Prima Parfum Collection especially Amedee because it has what I am looking for in the best perfume. Sulit ang ₱320 mo!  You may visit www.primasassybelle.com or  Prima Sassy Belle Corporation on Facebook for more details on how to order. You may also check out and follow @primasassybelle on Instagram.

PRIMA SASSY BELLE CORPORATION is a 100% Filipino-owned direct-selling company that started in September 2016, a developed establishment that focuses on providing must-have beauty, health and wellness products. Its main headquarters is situated in the city of Parañaque. The company operates primarily as a distributor of full-spectrum of products to satisfy every men’s as well as women’s beauty and body goals. The company’s product line varies from slimming coffee, slimming juice, healthy beverages, cosmetics, fragrances, whitening skin care products to satisfy each customer’s desire for achieving beauty inside and out. It takes pride in offering you products with the highest quality in order to aid you to become the finest individual beyond compare. All products possess certificates of product registration. They are also SEC-Registered, FDA-Approved, and HALAL-Certified.

AWARDS AND RECOGNITION:

• 2018 National Customer's Choice
• 2018 Most Outstanding and Innovative Beauty, Health and Wellness Products Provider
• 2017 Most Dynamic Health and Beauty Direct Selling Income Opportunity Company
• 2017 Outstanding Beauty and Lifestyle Products
• 2017 Global Excellence Awardee 
• 2016 Top Choice Consumers Awardee
• 2016 Gold Seal of Quality Awardee
• 2016 Most Trusted and Fastest Growing Online Direct Selling Company

I learned about Belo Essentials Papaya Brightening + Clearing Soap for the very first time when I saw the commercial of MayMay Entrata on Twitter. I am a fan and loyal user of some Belo products and seeing that commercial made me giddy. On the same day, I bought a big bar of that soap and bathing and washing were never been so good!

For three months, I am using Belo Essentials Papaya Brightening + Clearing Soap. I love its scent. It smells really, really good. The sweet scent is very pleasant and relaxing as I lather it on my skin while taking a bath or shower although it can be kinda overwhelming at first if you are used to the usual scent of a typical Papaya soap that smells "Papaya" literally. Unlike other orange papaya soap that I've tried, Belo Essentials Papaya Brightening + Clearing Soap doesn't make my skin dry and itchy. It makes my skin moisturized, supple, softer, smoother, and fairer.

I am a type of person who is not that vain and doesn't care much about how I look. But modesty aside, my mom, hubby, and a good friend noticed a big change in my skin color and integrity: "Blooming ka yata!", "Nagpapaputi ka ba?", "Parang may iba sa'yo?", "Ang ganda ng skin mo!" Siyempre nabigla ako! When I took a closer look on my legs, arms, knees, elbows, and even my armpits, naging pantay na ang kulay niya, promise! Sa armpits talaga ako nagulat, Mars! I don't use any whitening products to make them smoother and whiter because most of the time, the effect is the opposite. Ang whitening products nagiging darkening! Kalurkey, 'di ba? They are not perfectly white and smooth, aminado naman ako riyan. Pero after a month of using Belo Essentials Papaya Brightening + Clearing Soap, nag-lighten talaga sila at na-tame ang chicken skin. Amazing, 'di ba?

I took this photo at 3:00 PM yesterday. It wasn't filtered or edited. Thanks to Belo Essentials Papaya Brightening + Clearing Soap! Pantay na ang kulay ng tuhod, legs, and thighs ko! Yay! Just never mind the contact marks! I will not show you a photo of my armpits, ha? Hindi ko keri. LOL!

Aside from fulfilling its promises, what I love about Belo Essentials Papaya Brightening + Clearing Soap is it's easy to find because it's available in groceries, suking tindahan, leading drugstores, and supermarkets nationwide. Available siya in two sizes (65 grams= Php29.75 and 135 grams= Php64.75) na swak sa budget. In Puregold lagi pang naka-"Buy 2 Take 1" kaya makaka-save ka talaga. 

Furthermore, what I observe is that it melts easily that's why I put it in a soap dish without holes and I place it in the driest corner of our bathroom. I can use it up until it becomes smaller or even when it's already melted kaya wala namang nasasayang o natatapon. I am also happy that it suits our family's body chemistry. We don't smell "maasim" the entire day. Our family is a loyal user of Silka Green Papaya Soap and adding Belo Essentials Papa Brightening + Clearing Soap in our favorites makes bathing more exciting! 

Although Paps and Kuya are avid users of Silka Green Papaya Soap especially for effectively removing the wax on their hair, I am happy that Belo Essentials Papaya Brightening + Clearing Soap is here to stay as an additional favorite to our family's bathing essentials. By the way, I tried using it on my face. Okay rin siya. No oiliness, sticky after-feel, and irritations.

Before I forget, here are some things that make Belo Essentials Papaya Brightening + Clearing Soap so interesting and awesome!

- It harnesses the power of nature to help you achieve brighter, smoother, and clearer skin through the following ingredients:

💜 NATURAL PAPAYA EXTRACT- inhibits the formation of melanin that causes skin darkening.

💜 PURIFIED BEE VENOM- helps reduce growth and inflammation of pimples 

💜 JOJOBA BEADS- naturally slough off dead skin cells

- Belo Essentials Papaya Brightening + Clearing Soap is a herbal soap for the face and body, it is expertly formulated and dermatologist-tested. It should be used daily for best results.

- INGREDIENTS: Sodium Palmate, Sodium Palm Kernate, Niacinamide, Salicylic Acid, Fragrance, Water, Glycerin, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Maltodextrin, Lactic Acid, Sodium Lactate, Titanium Dioxide, Butylated Hydroxytoluene, D&C Orange No. 4 (Cl No. 15510), Butylene Glycol, Bee Venom, Hydrogenated Jojoba Oil, Red 6 Lake, Tocopheryl Acetate

I encourage you to try Belo Essentials Papaya Brightening + Clearing Soap. It delivers positive results without breaking the bank!

The last time that I was able to update our family's photo album was in 2006, the year when digital cameras and camera phones dominate the market. Whenever I take photographs using my phone or digital camera, it would take me months before I could save them to our external hard drive or worse, not at all. I would always tell myself that I would find time printing those photos and compile them chronologically on separate photo albums, one solely for Kuya, another one for Bunso, and the last one for the entire family. The idea stayed as a plan and never been accomplished. It was really unfortunate that my old camera phone died and our first external hard drive was destroyed by ants. There were photos saved on those gadgets that could never be retrieved. It made me feel so sad and regretful up to this point. If only I could turn back time, I would find time to print all those precious moments frozen in time. Iba pa rin kasi ang may hard copies ka ng digital photos mo. The feeling of browsing your photos in an album arranged chronologically is priceless and blissful.

Well, yes, it is easier to say that but difficult to do with my current situation. A nanny-less household with only me and my husband in charge of the chores while doing our own jobs, when can we find time printing all those digital photos? Sabi nga, "Kung gusto may paraan, kung ayaw maraming dahilan." 

Maraming dahilan? Yes... To sum it all up, we're extremely busy.

I thought of getting the services of photo book companies a long time ago but honestly, I was doubtful. I browsed through so many photo book companies and I found them pretty expensive that made me more hesitant to try any of them. I was afraid that the finished product might not be worth the value of what I would be paying for. There was a time when I finally decided to try one due to the recommendation of a friend but I gave up because the website was difficult to navigate and use.

Moreover, last summer, I said to myself that I should really, really do my very best to print our digital photos. When I was about to do it, napaisip na naman ako. Will the hard copies that I am going to print last for decades? Like our old photos arranged by my mom, mas mabigat na naman ang album na gagawin ko. Those two realizations made me stop the endeavor. Then my mom said, " Kailan mo ba talaga ipi-print ang photos ng mga apo ko? Iba pa rin ang nakikita nila on print ang photos nila habang lumalaki sila. Baka mabura ang files mo. Malaking problema 'yan. Nasa huli ang pagsisisi."

Until last month, I had a chance to try getting the services of Storybook.ph. Since Kuya has a talent to arrange photos and edit videos, I asked him to arrange our family photos in a 40-page album. He was able to do it for one and a half hours and asked me to put the designs and background. Nadalian ako, promise! Although it took me more than three hours to finalize everything, sulit na sulit ang pagod!

Here are the reasons why Storybook.ph deserves two thumbs up! 


- The website www.storybook.ph is so easy to navigate. Our internet connection was very slow that time but it never glitched while I was registering, a prerequisite in creating our album, and while we were creating the album itself.

- There were so many simple but elegant backgrounds, templates, layouts, icons, and fonts to choose from. It's like creating our own scrapbook but in digital form. It was so much fun!

- Its wide array of packages were reasonably priced. You could work on a budget.

- It was easy to check-out and there were several modes of payment to choose from. Talking about convenience, Storybook.ph has ways and means to do it.

- I was informed every step of the way via email- from registration to check-out up to the delivery of the finished product. Even the courier sent a text message while my order was out for delivery.

- Mapapa-WOW ka sa finished product. We used some photos that were not high definition but Storybook.ph made the outcome more beautiful in actual. It was superb, carefully packed, and sealed. Talagang made and handled with tender loving care. Parang sosyal na hardcover coffee book in full color printed in glossy paper ang dating! 



Let me give you a glimpse of the finished product...

I chose the 40-page Hardcover Image Wrap Landscape Photo Book (11 x 8.5 inches) worth Php995.00.



See that various templates, backgrounds, layouts, icons, and fonts are easy to play with. Kuya and I also mixed different photos taken with different gadgets. Lahat lumabas halos na parang high definition. Ang galing!

It's not overrated! My mom, who's an OC (obsessive compulsive) when it comes to photo albums liked our very own Storybook.ph Family Photo Book. Sa totoo lang, uulit ako. I will create photo books for my two boys soon! Mom is also planning to turn her old photos and her photos with her best friend into Storybook.ph photo books! This shows how satisfied we are with its services!

To know more about Storybook.ph, visit its website and social media accounts (Facebook and Instagram).

Why are mosquitoes attracted to certain people? 

Scientists have proven that aside from genetics, certain elements in the body chemistry found in excess in the skin can make mosquitoes attracted to people. People with high cholesterol, lactic acid, and who emits more carbon dioxide can be mosquito magnets.

Despite keeping the surroundings free from the stagnant water where mosquitoes breed and maintaining a cleaner environment, it is inevitable that sometimes a few mosquitoes would still thrive and come from unseen sources. In order for susceptible individuals to be protected from being bitten by mosquitoes, one of the things that they should do is to use safe and effective insect repellent lotions or sprays. There are so many products that promise the best results but it also depends on the person's idiosyncrasy. In our case, we tried and tested too many brands in the past, both all-natural and the ones with DEET, but only one brand passed our standards. Since then, we make sure that we never run out of stock of that product at home especially during the rainy season when Dengue cases rise.

Paps, Bunso, and Kuya attract mosquitoes that's why for seven years, Green Cross Active Protect Insect Repellent Lotion (10 Hours), the variant that has a 10-hour effect is our reliable partner in repelling those pesky mosquitoes that may cause Dengue and another mosquito bite-related disease. 



Green Cross is the only one that we find very effective. What we like about it is that it's an anti-dengue and antibacterial protection in one. Its efficacy and continuous protection from day and night last up to 10 hours. We don't need to reapply often to keep ourselves protected. It provides 99.9% antibacterial protection for 10 hours without causing any irritation. It's cool and non-sticky to the skin, perfect for our active lifestyle. The formula smells great on the skin. It doesn't smell medicated or herbal. Only a small amount is needed to cover the exposed skin. It can be spread on skin evenly and easily. It's also reasonably priced, available in a sachet, small tube, and big tube, making it affordable for all. It's also available in leading drugstores and supermarkets where we can find and buy it conveniently. And also, it's made by Green Cross so we're sure that we are using a well-researched, tried and tested, and safe product.