The summer is officially over after the week-long rain June brought with it. Here are some handy tips to help you brave through the stormy weathers.

Gear up!

Don’t forget your umbrella and sturdy rain boots. Most of those who get caught in the heavy downpour unprepared are left with either buying low-quality umbrellas on sidewalks or overpriced umbrellas at convenience stores.

Stack up on Vitamin C!

Avoid the flu that comes with the wet weather by keeping your sources of Vitamin C close. Vitamin C includes protection against immune system deficiencies, cardiovascular disease, prenatal health problems, eye disease, and even skin wrinkling.

Find time for exercise.

It’s easy so much easier to stay in bed, but finding time for a bit of stretching and cardio is important to keep our bodies on top shape.

Pack a pair of back-up socks.

It’s important for those who needs to brave through stormy weathers to always be prepared for the worst. Keep a clean pair of socks, foot socks, of even simple clothes in your office or school.

BONUS LIFEHACK!

Put wet gadgets in rice. Use a desiccant to wick away any leftover moisture. The most convenient choice is uncooked rice. Just leave the phone (and its disconnected battery) submerged in a bowl of grains overnight.

Don’t forget to drop by at your favorite wellness hub, Bioessence. We offer the best in skin and body care services. Experience premium spa treatments that can turn any gloomy weather into a brighter day. Book an appointment today via 0918-8-BEAUTY (232889)!

Stress has become a normal part of our lives. We often think of it as a burden, but stress, as it turns out, can be good for us. Positive stress can give us an extra burst of adrenaline to meet the deadline, perform well in sports, or to finish a final paper. We wish this is the only kind of stressor we have, but unfortunately, we also experience negative stress. This kind of stress contributes to chronic conditions like hypertension and headaches, as well as mental health concerns like depression and anxiety disorders. Fortunately, we can find proper ways to channel our stress and turn it into something positive. Here are a few ways to de-stress and find your inner peace:

Explore different arts and craft activities.

Making art comes with a lot of benefits including self-expression, getting in touch with your feelings, and reducing stress! Even if you think you aren’t artistically-inclined, making art can still help you manage stress. Having a hobby like arts and crafts can also help you make your life feel more balanced.

Let music carry you away.

Music has the power the reduce stress. Researchers at Stanford University have said that “listening to music seems to be able to change brain functioning to the same extent as medication.” You can try to make your own playlist: from classical music, to Native American, or to the sounds of nature like thunder and rain. The best part is you can find music almost everywhere online!

Turn off your phone.

You may have already read news that smartphones are causing your stress levels to rise. Here is another reminder that this news is true. Find time to put your phone face down on the table with all its notifications turned off. Time spent with you on Facebook can be put into something more productive.

Turn on your TV.

Did you know that watching television might actually be good for you? According to a study released by Columbia University, the lower stress levels derived from watching television could be due to the passive nature of the activity as well as the enjoyment we receive from doing so. Find time to discover new shows or watch a re-run of your favorite TV series at the end of a hectic day.

Treat yourself!

No kind of stress should be an excuse to stress-eating! However, a reasonably-sized treat like a candy or Hershey’s Kiss can help soothe your temper.

Progressive Muscle Relaxation

Health professionals will recommend various relaxation techniques. Among them, you can try the progressive muscle relaxation. In this relaxation technique, you focus on slowly tensing and then relaxing each muscle group. You will be able to completely empty your mind and focus on the healing of your body.

Visit Bioessence for a complete pampering experience!

You’ll never go wrong with a full hour of the relaxing Hot Stone Massage or the Stress-Relief Back Massage. Our services will surely leave your sore and tight muscles melting. The state of our body is important to make sure we can go through our daily activities on top condition, so don’t forget to take good care of yourself.

References:
https://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/09/06/stress-relief-that-works_n_3842511.html

https://emu.edu/now/health/2011/04/05/a-normal-part-of-lif/

https://www.unr.edu/counseling/virtual-relaxation-room/releasing-stress-through-the-power-of-music

It is a given in the beauty industry that you must also value skin care. You can’t look your most beautiful if what’s underneath all the makeup isn’t on top condition. You might be tempted to skip removing your makeup because of a tiring day, but here are the reasons on why it’s important to stay true to your skin care routine.

1. The skin if your first line of defense against the harmful elements of the environment! Our skin is the largest barrier we have against infection, pollution, and other harmful environmental factors. Caring properly for your skin will preserve the important layer that keeps our body protected.
2. The best base for your makeup is a smooth and healthy skin. If your skin isn’t healthy and clean, not even the best makeup brand can make you look glowing, healthy, and beautiful.
3. They say prevention is easier than cure. Taking care of your skin now is not only for aesthetic purposes, it will also prevent you from worrying about acne scars, deep wrinkles, skin discoloration, advanced skin aging, and even skin cancer.
4. Your skin care routine can help you establish other healthy routines. It’s said it takes 21 days to form a habit. We say, you need the commitment to be healthy and beautiful to form your skincare and other beauty routines. This helps you create more habits that are good for you.
5. It increases your confidence. Will you feel confident if you have premature wrinkles, skin pigmentation or dark spots? We don’t think so. Taking care of your skin helps prevent those skin conditions. Instead, what you’ll have is a healthy glow and confidence to go through the day.

What you really need are a few good products and commitment. Look at our recommended list of products for skin and body wellness. (link: https://bioessence.ph/last-minute-christmas-shopping-find-perfect-gift-bioessence/ ) It’s time to treat our skin with kindness to bring out its natural beauty and glow!

Protect your skin with Bioessence’s TP Sun Cream and Leport’s Sun Block! It offers a full protection against the harmful effects of UVA and UVB rays. For a complete skin and body wellness experience, Bioessence offers a wide range of products from beauty to relaxation – skin cleansers, serums, soaps, aromatherapy, to name a few -making Bioessence’s total wellness treatments more than an experience, but a lifestyle.

References:
https://eyecandybeautyandboutique.com/blogs/blog/3-reasons-why-a-skincare-routine-is-so-important

https://www.sharecare.com/health/daily-skin-care/why-proper-skin-care-important

You have probably heard of the idiom, “cleanliness is next to godliness.” Hearing it again right now, it makes more sense than it did a few years back. A well-dressed and neat person creates an impression to others. It reflects one’s character. Being tidy doesn’t depend on appearance alone and it goes deeper than surface-value.

A study at Princeton University found that clutter can actually make it more difficult to focus on a particular task. All the clutter around you is preventing you from doing things efficiently. Furthermore, the state of your house or room considerably affects your mood. Isn’t it easier to find what you want to wear in an organized closet and doesn’t it feel good to come home to a clean house?

There are a lot of reasons as to why cleaning can feel such a chore despite all its benefits.  Here’s ONE tip we have for you to combat those reasons you have:

DO IT NOW.

Whatever it is that you need to do, just do it already. Making your bed in the morning? Do it. It’s not only a good habit to cultivate, but it also feels good to come home to a made up bed after a long day.  Washing the dishes after dinner? Do it. You know you’ll feel too lazy to do it later. Decluttering? Do it. Set up a garage sale or find a place to donate things you’re never going to use again.

When your house or work area looks good, it impacts your mood. When you feel good, this impacts other areas of your life.

Furthermore, maintaining a clean and organized environment helps prevent the spread of the human papillomavirus (HPV), which is the cause of warts. #SpreadTheLove and get rid of warts this February! Bioessence is offering 50% off on the Warts Removal Treatment. Visit any branch to learn more.

References:
https://realsimpleclean.com/psychology-cleanliness/

https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/the-truisms-wellness/201607/the-powerful-psychology-behind-cleanliness

The holidays have come and passed, and now we are all struggling with the extra pounds from the extra servings we had during Noche Buena and Media Noche. Getting to our 2018 ultimate body goal might not be the easiest resolution in our list despite the summer being around the corner. To help you out, here are some tips on keeping to your post-holiday diet

1. Eat spicy food

Simply adding more chili peppers to your meals won’t lead to significant weight loss. The trick with the chilis is to add them to your already properly balanced meal plan. Studies show that certain spices like ginger and red chili peppers increase your basal metabolic rate by raising your body temperature, which causes you to burn more calories. So don’t be afraid to add a little more spice to the casserole

     2. Listen to music while working out

Music can not only want to make you move, it is also a great distraction from the side stitch. Research consistently finds that listening to music distracts athletes from the side stitch. Create your own workout playlist before heading for a run. How can you not move when Beyoncé comes into the radio?

      3. Join athletic event to raise money

Let’s face it: It is harder to wake up before sunrise if you’re only going to exercise on your own than if you’re joining a fun run. There are events held by different organizations all-year round that promote to raise money for a cause using fun runs and marathons. You can check on websites such as Takbo.ph for a list of upcoming events. You’re not only working on your cardio, you’re also helping others.

      4. Don’t drink calories

Studies show that liquid sugar calories may be the single most fattening aspect of the modern diet. Avoid the staple drinks in fast-food restaurants such as iced tea, soda, and sugary fruit juices. Opt to drink water instead, which has a long list of benefits besides helping you lose weight.

5. Get in shape faster with Bioessence’s Slimming Unlimited!

Did you know that thirty minutes of our Faradic Treatment is equivalent to 150 sit ups? Work on pulling the numbers down on your weighing scale with the help of our slimming treatments. The Vibratim, for example, helps in breaking down stubborn fats and cellulites! The best thing about this is that all of our treatments are non-invasive and effective.

Take a bonus tip from us! Cleanse all the accumulated toxins, burn more calories, and block the carbs with LiteLife. These products aim to improve your quality of life through cleansing and prevention of extra weight gain.

References:
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/26-evidence-based-weight-loss-tips#section24
https://www.womenshealthmag.com/weight-loss/stay-motivated-to-get-fit/slide/12
https://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/11/01/why-exercise-workout-music-playlist_n_4173931.html

Are you still putting off the Christmas shopping spree for gifts and whatnots? With the holiday traffic
and crowd, last-minute Christmas shopping can be dreadful. But the best Christmas sales and deals also
happen during this time.

Try our one-stop shop for all your holiday gift-giving needs! Bioessence is having its Christmas Gift Shopping and Buy 1, Get 1 promos. Bring into the table the best gifts yet with these last-minute Christmas gift suggestions:

1. Oxygen Ceuticals: Caviar Protein Fluid
Beat fine lines and wrinkles with our Caviar Protein Fluid. It firms your skin and provides the highest possible level of hydration for it. It also has antioxidant effect and it protects you from harmful UV damage.

2. Biolite

Our Biolite product line is inspired by the Japanese idea of whitening care. It is formulated with Vitamin C which is a powerful antioxidant. It helps prevent and heal skin pigmentation while protecting the skin from UVB and UVA rays.

3. Bath + Body: Invigorating and Refreshing

Turn your monito or monita feel and smell like the holidays! These body wash and body lotion set will leave your skin moisturized, hydrated, and silky smooth.

4. Fragrance
Help a girl friend out to find her perfect scent. Try our signature fragrance line that bottles the sweet scent of nature.

5. Gift of Wellness – GC
Give the gift of wellness to your family and friends with a limited-edition Christmas gift card. You can avail the PHP 500 worth of gift card or you can put in the amount you want. We have a wide array of services and treatments that your loved one can experience through your generous gift. Even if you’re doing your Christmas shopping last-minute, you can still deliver a special gift to your loved ones who deserve nothing but the best. You can buy our products and avail our gift cards in any Bioessence branch.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! The Christmastime in the Philippines has been tagged as one of the most celebrated and joyous in the world. We have a lot to plan once the holiday season sets in.

From the scheduling of Christmas parties and family reunions to braving through the holiday crowd to buy gifts, Christmastime is also one of the busiest we will be. We might already be running our brain and body more than we should with trying to keep up with our list of to-do’s and responsibilities.

In a 2015 study conducted by Heathline, a consumer health information site based in San Francisco, California, the stressors listed by respondents were the financial demands of the season, negotiating the interpersonal dynamics of family, and maintaining personal health habits such as an exercise regimen.

Overcome these stressors by making sure you’re not spreading yourself too thin:

1. Learn how to prioritize. List down the things you need to do and give it deadlines.
2. Evaluate how you want to spend your time. Your calendar doesn’t need to be brimming full.
Know where you want to be instead of trying to be everywhere all the time.
3. Be realistic. Keep your goals and expectations for the holidays realistic.

 In midst of the hustle and bustle of this season, don’t forget that your health should be on top of the priority list or you will be spending the holidays feeling unwell. Give yourself and your loved ones the gift of wellness for the body and mind.

Wellness is more than not being sick, it’s a process of changing to become better that contributes to your overall lifestyle. Buy your friends and loved ones a time to relax and unwind this holiday season: avail our Christmas Gift Card in any Bioessence branch.

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Detox – Bring to light a cleaner and more revitalized life with the removal of toxic substances from your body to enhance the function of your immune system and sustain your energy.

Fat Burners – Kick start a healthier metabolism as you burn your fat and boost your energy while suppressing your appetite.

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Bioessence 23rd Anniversary

Join us to celebrate 23 years of Beauty and Wellness and enjoy as much as 50% OFF from your favorite TREATMENTS!

PROMO MECHANICS:

1. Promo is open to all clients of Bioessence.
2. Clients may enjoy up to 50% off on selected treatments and may get a free leather accessories for FREE if they meet the requirement.
3. Promo period is from September 1 to October 31, 2017
4. Clients may purchase as much as treatment as they want.
5. Purchased treatment are transferable but not convertible to cash.
6. Teatment may be availed in any Bioessence branch.
7. Free item be given automatically upon payment.
8. This is not conjunction with any other promo.
9. In the purchase of goods and services which are on the promotional discount otr the discount provided under the expanded senior citizen Act of 2010, whichever is higher.

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