Life in High Heels: Botanical Effects by Mary Kay

Mary Kay is proud to announce its newest skincare line, Botanical Effects, and I had the privilege to attend its launch that was held at Kai in Greenbelt 5. This was a morning event as it started around 11 am. Would you believe I was the first guest to arrive... making me an early bird? Mind you, I'm not a morning person. This was a huge improvement, haha! Anyway, back to Mary Kay!

The launching event started with a mini tea talk by tea expert, Mrs. Nancy Lumen. She basically taught us the difference between tea and teasan, and how to distinguish both. She also taught us how to make tea from our own kitchens; the different plants found on the streets and on our gardens, which we could use to make tea; and of course, the various health benefits of drinking tea. I loved this particular segment of the event because believe it or not, I like learning more about health benefits of particular food and drinks, and I drink tea most of the time! :)?

When the mini tea talk was over, I thought that was the only talk during the event. I thought wrong, though, as there were more! We were invited inside Kai to listen to more talks about food, drinks, and health and nutrition. Read on beacause you'll definitely know more about what's good for you and your body.?

The next speaker was?Ms. Nadine Tengco. She's a celebrity fitness nutritionist, and the lady behind the success of Pinoy Biggest Loser and Sexy Solutions by Belo. Ms. Nadine basically discussed what stress and stress eating can do to our body. If I remember correctly, she said that whenever we're under stress or pressure (i.e. finishing work that's due tomorrow), our body doesn't really respond to hunger, hence we can't feel it and skip a meal. After finishing the work, that's when we feel it. But when we eat after being so stressed, we also can't feel that we're full, so we keep on eating and eating; this is what we call "stress eating". The result? That "salbabida" fat on your waist. (Try this: Pinch the area surrounding your navel. If you get to pinch an inch or two, that's probably "salbabida" fat, as Ms. Nadine would call it.)

Also, Ms. Nadine told us that the "low fat diet" doesn't work. For nutrients to be absorbed by the body, it needs fat. So no matter how many fruits and vegetables you eat, if you have low fat in your body, your body will not absorb it. And lastly, Ms. Nadine shared with us some of her favorite food products that can help us detoxify, and be fit and healthy. Just eat fruits and vegetables that are in these colors - black (as in black rice!), white, blue/purple, pink/red/ orange, green and yellow. Look at the photo below for your reference. Now those are not hard to remember! :)

And then, Mr. Tente Alday, Mary Kay Philippines General Manager, gave his welcoming remarks. An important part of his speech was how Mary Kay Philippines is aggressively progressing as one of the leading beauty brands, and direct selling brands as well, through the years. More importantly, though, was how Botanical Effects, their newest skincare line, is answering the call of going back to nature. "Answering the call of going back to nature, simplicity, and freshness amongst all the complicated lifestyles filled with too many product offerings, Mary Kay has come up with an innovative, simple yet customized skin care line that allows every value-conscious and every young consumer to experience the goodness of botanicals perfectly fit to his/her skin's needs," said Mr. Tente. ?

Ms. Fatima Lopez, Mary Kay Philippines Brand Manager, followed Mr. Tente's opening remarks. ?This was another interesting part as we played a little game called "How Happy is Your Skin?" We were all asked to rate how we take good care of our skin through the amount of water, exercise, and sleep we get into our body. I'm glad to find out that my skin is fairly happy, but very happy would've been perfect. So to make your skin happy, drink at least 10 glasses of water everyday; exercise for at least 30 minutes a day; and sleep for at least 8 hours every night! :)?

Of course, the main point of this event was the product we all came to know about, Mary Kay's Botanical Effects! "All Mary Kay Botanical Effects skin care formulas contain an exclusive botanical complex with two effective botanical ingredients: Silymarin, a powerful antioxidant used for over 2,000 years that helps defend against environmental damage, while calming and smoothing skin, and Luo Han Guo, and ingredient infused with antioxidants, believed to help promote healthy skin. Because each skin type has its specific characteristics and concerns, the Botanical Effects line goes the extra distance to add another two potential botanical ingredients for each of the three skin types," said Ms. Fatima.?

The Mask gently exfoliates as it improves skin texture while replenishing hydration. The 3-in-1 Cleanse helps restore skin's natural balance to leave it feeling smooth, hydrated and nourished. The Hydrate containing moisture-rich formula helps maintain skin's moisture level, leaving it feeling comforted.?

The Mask deep cleans as it gently exfoliates to restore skin's radiance. The 3-in-1 Cleanse has a nondrying formula that gently removes makeup and impurities, leaving skin feeling clean and soft. The Hydrate leaves skin feeling hydrated, nourished and refreshed without feeling oily or greasy.?

The Mask helps cleanse pores and refine their appearance, leaving skin looking clarified and fresher. The 3-in-1 Cleanse is a corrective cleanser that purifies skin and helps cleanse pores. The Hydrate provides balanced hydration while controlling excess oil, leaving skin with a beautiful matte finish.

All of the Botanical Effects Skin Care 3-in-1 Cleanse retails at Php 950, while all of the Botanical Effects Skin Care Hydrate and Botanical Effects Skin Care Mask retail at Php 850 and Php 950.


After the product presentation, sumptuous Japanese lunch was served. Mind you, all of the colors Ms. Nadine mentioned in her talk were found on the buffet table! So yes, we had a very healthy lunch! :)

Thank you very much, Mary Kay Philippines, for having us in your product launch, for giving us product samples, and for treating us to yummy Japanese food for lunch! Thank you also for giving me a special prize for being an early bird! ;)

Source: http://keighjalbuena.blogspot.com/2012/03/botanical-effects-by-mary-kay.html

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