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Product Review: NuWhite Glutathione

Monday, March 14, 2016

     So after taking Ishigaki Advanced Glutathione for a month, I decided to take another brand of glutathione for review- and err detoxification's sake. Whitening is an added bonus for me since I'm already fair, to begin with, but I always deal with uneven skin tone and I'm prone to insect bites, scratches, and paper cuts (because I have thin skin). These mild skin abrasions leave a mark on my skin and there are times that I based my glutathione experience if the wounds heal fast and lighten after a month.

     Another brand of glutathione was sent to me last February by Cheskas Store OnlineNu White Glutathione or Nu White Advanced Whitening L- Glutathione, Collagen, and Placenta. It's a kind of glutathione with added anti-aging ingredients. I started taking this second week of February and after a month, I can say I'm quite satisfied but I also have a sort of love-hate relationship with the results of this product. See my full review of Nu White Advanced Whitening L- Glutathione, Collagen, and Placenta below :)

Product Review: Nu White Glutathione 

What is Nu White Advanced Whitening L- Glutathione, Collagen, and Placenta Food Supplement?
  • It's a high dose form of whitening supplement. Nuwhite is a more advanced, concentrated whitening formula. Its soft gel capsule is bigger than most of the glutathione capsules available in the market today ensuring the precision of dosage to give you the best result in the shortest time.
  • It is in soft gel form: easy to swallow, readily dissolve in the gastric juice, enhances the bioavailability of the active ingredients thus ensuring effective absorption of the skin-enhancing ingredients.
  • A combination of the 6 powerful extracts will eliminate you from taking lots of beauty supplements. Nuwhite is the ALL-IN-ONE SUPPLEMENT you'll ever need. It provides skin whitening, anti-aging, skin renewal and moisturizing. It gives you beautiful skin in just one step.
  • It's a Japanese formulated supplement that has undergone thorough research and clinical studies. Its ingredients are carefully processed and formulated through Japan's Technology to preserve the purity and stability of its potency ensuring the product's effectivity.

Product Review: Nu White Glutathione 
Here are the benefits of each ingredient:

Collagen:
  • Fight and reverses the skin-aging process.
  • Reduces wrinkles, fine lines and other unsightly signs of skin aging.
  • Maintains healthy and glowing skin.

Placenta:
  • Rich source of natural and potent amino acid that is essential for the production of beautiful and healthy skin.
  • Clinically proven effective in skin whitening and skin-nourishing an ingredient with cell renewing.
  • Maintains skin healthy and glowing.

Ascorbic Acid:
  • Aids in skin whitening.
  • Protects skin from free radicals that cause skin damage.
  • Boost the immune system.
  • With anti-aging properties.

COQ10:
  • Power antioxidants that can withstand and reverse skin damage.
  • Preserve collagen and elastin within cells to make skin younger.

Pomegranate Ellagic Acid:
  • Protects skin against photoaging.
  • Support skin cell regeneration promotes healing and prevents cancerous changes due to UV exposure.
  • Clinically proven to reduce fine lines and wrinkles.
  • Effectively lighten and brighten skin.

Product Review: Nu White Glutathione 

Serving Size-1 soft gel 1,600 mg
Servings per container- 60 capsules

Supplement Facts: 
L- Glutathione 700 mg
Collagen 250 mg
Placenta Extract 300 mg
Ascorbic Acid 200 mg
Coenzyme Q10 100 mg
Pomegranate Ellagic Acid 50 mg

Product Review: Nu White Glutathione 

size: 60 capsules/bottle good for 1-month use

price: 1,800 php (Around $38.59+)

place bought: Free 

instruction for use: Take two capsules per day with a meal or as directed by a qualified health care consultant. How I take it? 30 minutes before eating lunch and before I go to sleep. I take it with 500 mg Vitamin C too.

 ingredients:  L- Glutathione, Collagen, Placenta Extract, Ascorbic Acid, CoQ10, Pomegranate Ellagic Acid

Product Review: Nu White Glutathione 

What I like:
  • The packaging- it is color pink! It is tightly sealed and contains a leaflet that has information about the product.
  • The scent- unscented.
  • It's in a soft gel capsule that made it faster in absorption.
  • NuWhite Glutathione contains L- Glutathione, Collagen, Placenta Extract, CoQ10, Pomegranate Ellagic Acid known as anti-aging supplements. So once you pop a pill, you're not only whitening your skin but also adding a boost in the anti-aging department. 
  • No discomforts like vomiting, headache, nausea, breakouts, or whatsoever while taking this supplement
  • Made my skin glowing.
  • This supplement gave me a good night's sleep. 
  • I'm already fair, to begin with, but it made my skin pinkish/rosy white in tone.
  • t lessened cystic pimples popping around my chin which I experience every month.
  • It also maintained my skin color despite the hot humid weather. I'm always outside doing errands in the afternoon. 
  • I also noticed that my wounds heal faster. I have thin skin and I easily get a scratch from sharp objects,
  • Batch, manufacturing and expiry date printed on the package.

What I don't like:
  • Because of the size of the soft gel, some may find it hard to swallow.
  • The price can be steep for budget-conscious individuals.
  • Not easily accessible, you have to purchase it online.
  • No assurance if this product is BFAD approved.

Will I repurchase? It's in the realm of possibility.

Recommendation:
     I give this a 4.25/5 rating. This glutathione gave me a pinkish white effect which I'm not a fan because the pink tinge on my skin makes me think I got darker. Don't worry because you don't get dark or darker, okay? If you have a morena skin tone, it is best to use this brand for more than 3 months. The effectiveness of one product really varies from person to person. Since this supplement is a combination of different skin beautifying products, it will save you money and the effort of drinking different kinds of the supplement every day.

     But this pill contains only a few amounts of collagen, placenta, and ascorbic acid so don't expect drastic effects in the anti-aging department. It's good to know that it doesn't have ALA (Alpha Lipoic Acid) because some are allergic to it. If you have money to spend, I recommend this brand to you because even if it does not contain the maximum dose of ingredients for the placenta, collagen, ascorbic acid, still there's an amount that will boost skin whitening and anti-aging. 

Have you heard or tried NuWhite before? If yes, share your experience in the comment section below :) 

For orders and other inquiries on Cheska's Online Store, you may reach them through,
email: cheskasstore@yahoo.com
mobile numbers: 0915-3463000, 0922-5458124 and 0928-3997789
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DISCLAIMER: This product was sent to me by Cheska's Online Store for review. The views expressed here are my honest opinion about the product. What works for me may not work for you or vice versa. I don't take glutathione on a regular basis. My review is based on my experience during the time and period I'm taking it.

Feature: Thiocell Premium Glutathione

Friday, March 04, 2016

     Glutathione is one famous whitening supplement that sells like hot cakes here in our country. Today, there are different preparations or type of glutathione- it can be topical, oral, intravenous, and the sublingual. If you're into skin whitening, I presume that you have tried the first three that I've mentioned above. These are all easily accessible in the market and in different dermatology clinics today. First time glutathione users always have a question in mind and it's all about the effectiveness of the brand they're taking.

     Well, if you're a a long time oral glutathione user and wants to try another form then it’s time to wake up to whiter, brighter and more radiant skin with Thiocell, the first and only glutathione supplement in lozenge form. Sharing with you a more information about the product that promises to help you achieve that radiant glow you’ve always wanted! More about Thiocell- the premium glutathione that truly delivers below :)
Feature: Thiocell Premium Glutathione 
Thiocell Glutathione

  • Thiocell is the medical breakthrough patented by Dr. Theodore Hersh, a renowned professor of the Emory University School of Medicine, who has over 20 patents under his name in the development of glutathione and selenium products. 
  • After years of research and clinical study, he discovered a newer, safer, and more effective way for the body to absorb and use glutathione.
  • It is well known that glutathione offers countless benefits. Not only does it help in skin whitening, it also boosts your immune system,enabling the body to fight off free radicals and prevents further damage at the cellular level, which causes skin aging. 
  • Proven to be the more superior product in the market, Thiocell is the first and only oral glutathione in lozenge form. 
  • It is clinically proven to reduce pigmentation and achieve healthier, brighter and more beautiful skin in as early as 2 weeks. 
  • The secret to Thiocell’s outstanding performance lies in three key fundamentals: the GCS synergy, Lozenge delivery, and the science of premium whitening.
Feature: Thiocell Premium Glutathione 
Php 2,600 30 Tabs per bottle good for 1 month use
GCS Synergy

  • Thiocell is formulated using a safe but potent combination of L-Glutathione, Vitamin C and L-Selenomethionine. 
  • This synergistic balance of key ingredients not only primes the body to absorb glutathione more effectively, but encourages the natural production of more glutathione in the body. 
  • Enjoy double benefits of skin whitening, anti-aging, and an improved, healthy immune system. 
  • Thiocell also contains Vitamin D and Grapeseed Extract, which boost the clinical benefits of glutathione

Lozenge Form for Optimal Absorption

     Other products may claim to be equal because they each contain 500mg of glutathione, but how much of it is really absorbed in the body? Thiocell differentiates itself in this aspect, promising optimal absorption, through its unique and more effective method of glutathione delivery– Lozenge form. 

     The grape-flavored lozenge is dissolved in the oral cavity and can be consumed safely. Since Thiocell is absorbed through the oral cavity, all the active ingredients enter the systemic circulation intact, and that ensures highest efficacy.

     “Unlike Thiocell, glutathione capsules lose much of its potency because when a capsule is ingested, it goes through several metabolic processes and passes through several organs like the stomach and intestines in the digestive tract. With Thiocell, the glutathione dissolves immediately in your mouth and is directly absorbed into the body through the oral cavity. This in effect reduces the damaging oxidative stress on organs,” adds Ramesh. Fast and effective, you are assured that nothing of the 500 mg of glutathione goes to waste.
Feature: Thiocell Premium Glutathione 
Director and COO of Brady Pharma Dr. Ramesh Krishnamurthy
What the experts have to say with Thiocell

  • Thiocell is indeed an exceptional product, and has been clinically proven to be more effective. 
  • No longer are you wasting essential nutrients that are lost in metabolism, and no longer will you need to suffer painful injections and bruising caused by IV glutathione injections. 
  • You can achieve a healthier, more radiant glow safely and quickly. 

Feature: Thiocell Premium Glutathione 
Thank you to these dermatologists who enlightened us about Thiocell during the event.
   In the clinical study* conducted in the Philippines, which tested the efficacy of Thiocell in Filipino women, the results were far more convincing because patients experienced skin lightening in as early as two weeks. Thiocell undoubtedly delivers.  
     By end of 8th week, 100% of patients reported lighter and brighter skin. Even on the cellular level, the Mexameter readings (a tool used to measure the color of the skin) showed a significant reduction in melanin production and pigmentation. The studies also confirmed that Thiocell is safe for long-term use. 
     Supported by science, confirmed by doctors - Thiocell is, indeed, the more trusted product when it comes to achieving whiter, brighter and more beautiful skin. * CLINICAL STUDY: *International Journal of Dermatology 2016, 55, 153–157
     I've learned a lot during the event from the doctors and the makers behind Thiocell. They've answered some of the questions that I have in mind when it comes to taking oral glutathione supplements. I'm relieved to hear from the dermatologists that taking glutathione is not only for whitening purposes. It still depends on the lifestyle of an individual if the product will be effective or not. Take this simple example: You're taking oral glutathione but you are always under the sun and you don't wear sunblock, then it simply defeats the purpose. 

Thiocell is a product of Brady Pharma
Available in Watsons nationwide and can be purchased through www.lazada.com
Like them on Facebook: ThiocellUSA

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Thiocell Glutathione #NewWayOfWhitening Launch

Tuesday, December 29, 2015

     Whitening products are selling like hotcakes here in our country. The pursuit of having paper white, flawless, and glowing skin is still in. It's a no brainer that if you're into whitening and wants faster results, then you prolly have step up the game into a higher notch. I know that some of you may resort to oral supplements other than topical skin care products for faster results. I presume that most of you have already seen or heard different brands of glutathione sold in the market today.

     The most common oral glutathione products are in capsule form. Some says that not all the contents of glutathione capsule will be absorbed by the body because of the metabolism process. I will not explain this further since I'm not an expert or a medical professional who have the knowledge to expound on that. What I'll share with you today is a new form of glutathione that promises to give you a 100% percent absorption rate because the moment a lozenge is being dissolved in the oral cavity, faster absorption will take place. Let me introduce to you, Thiocell Glutathione and discover a new way of whitening below!
Thiocell Glutathione #ANewWayOfWhitening Launch
What is Thiocell Glutathione?

  • Thiocell is considered as the breakthrough premium Glutathione supplement in the Philippine market today that promises to be the most safe and effective whitening and anti-aging product.
  • Thiocell is the brainchild of the immense medical studies of renowned American doctor, Dr. Theodore Hersh. Thiocell is one of Dr. Theodore’s 20 US Patented formulation to date. It is clinically proven and widely accepted as a master oxidant.
  • Developed with American science and equipped with advanced technology, Thiocell is indeed the science of premium whitening. 
  • It is the newest glutathione supplement that has clinical studies on its efficacy and safety published at the International Journal of Dermatology
  • Thiocell is in lozenge form. It is like candy that dissolves in your mouth. The absorption starts the minute you take it, giving you the full dose of its power combination of Glutathione, Vitamin C and Selenium.

Thiocell Glutathione #ANewWayOfWhitening Launch
Thiocell Glutathione
     If you're a long time glutathione user, I'm sure that you will be more interested to know the ingredients of each lozenge. Surprisingly, this glutathione has a unique combination because of L-Selenomethionine. It's the first combination that I've seen because common combinations are usually composed of L-glutathione, NAC, and ALA. See the ingredients below:

  • L-glutathione (reduced) 500mg – an antioxidant that whitens your skin
  • Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid) 100mg – It aids in skin whitening and boosts our immune system
  • Grape seed extract 25mg – has a collagen effect
  • Vitamin D 200 IU -antiaging
  • Vitamin E 10 IU -fat soluble antioxidant that is essential for maintenance of healthy skin.
  • L-Selenomethionine 100 mcg -has anti melanoma activity, with protective effects against UV-induced DNA damage. It also reduces inflammation and pigmentation.
  • Take one lozenge a day then let it dissolve slowly in the mouth. It is best taken at first thing in the morning.
Thiocell Glutathione #ANewWayOfWhitening Launch
Thiocell Glutathione 
     During the event, Dr. Kaycee Reyes of Luminisce Holistic Skin Innovations debunked the myths on skin whitening and glutathione. She shared some tips on how to take care of the skin from within. I've also learned that there are no studies claiming the effectiveness of oral glutathione in skin whitening should you wish to take it for a long span of time. You should take it for two-three months max then stop for a month or two then you may continue again. After her talk, we were introduced to Thiocell Glutathione and what are the benefits it can do to our body aside from whitening.
Thiocell Glutathione #ANewWayOfWhitening Launch
Dra. Kaycee Reyes of Luminisce Holistic Skin Innovations
      I've enumerated the important things that you need to know about Thiocell Glutathione above. If you want me to review this product, kindly comment your thoughts below. Thank you so much Brady Pharma, for bringing this product here in the Philippines and for having me. Thiocell is availabele in Lazada. You may purchase Thiocell for P2,600 per bottle. A bottle contains 30 lozenges good for a month's supply.

To know more about Thiocell Glutathione
Like them on Facebook: Thiocell USA
Follow them on Twitter: @THIOCELL
Follow them on Instagram: @thiocell

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Product Review: Rosy Peel

Monday, August 31, 2015

     Hi dearies! Last month, I received a skin supplement from Growrich-Great Well Pharma and it's in pill form. Rosy Peel Capsule is not new to me because I've seen it on Mercury Drugstore's shelves every time I buy my father's maintenance medicine. Yes, I'm intrigued because simply put it is a skincare supplement. I'm preventing myself from feeding my curiosity at that time that's why I did not bother to buy a pill or two because I don't want to ingest something that I have no idea with.

     I did a little research and found different features and reviews on Rosy Peel from beauty bloggers here in the Philippines. Most of them said that it made their skin glow and they look less haggard during the time they were taking this supplement. This product is a combination of young green strawberries, guava, bignay, and kamias. These four fruits are known to be a strong antioxidant, gives anti-aging action on the skin, prevents and repair cell damage, reduce risks of disease linked to aging, an antibacterial remedy, and other benefits not only make the skin beautiful from the outside but also to protect the body from free-radicals. See my experience after taking Rosy Peel capsule for two weeks below and more information about the product :)

Product Review: Rosy Peel 

Rosy Peel Herbal Dietary Supplement Capsule

     This supplement is made from dormant saps of young green strawberry, bignay, kamias, and guava fruits. Through short fermentation mode, the essential nutrients and phytochemicals contained in the unique combination of these fruit saps were made to work in synergy, unleashing its great potential in keeping the skin healthy and enhancing the skin’s capability for refermation. Rosy Peel 500mg was encapsulated for ease and convenience of intake for a heathier and rosier you.

Product Review: Rosy Peel
image from greatwellpharma.tumblr.com

Rosy Peel is a...
  • Rich source of Vitamin C and natural antioxidants that benefit the skin.
  • Vitamin C or Ascorbic Acid is a water-soluble and anti-oxidant vitamin that takes part in collagen formation to accelerate wound healing. This property may be responsible in controlling deeper crater formation (pockmarks) from pimple manipulation.
  • According to studies, oral intake of Vitamin C in combination with Vitamin E (present in Guava) is also effective in obtaining UV protection by dietary means.
  • Vitamin C and Vitamin E have been proven to improve skin appearance and decrease skin wrinkling, thus reducing skin aging.
  • This vitamin may also prevent skin dryness and roughness, leaving the skin soft, rosy, and healthy.

Product Review: Rosy Peel 
3 blister packs 

size: 30 capsules/box for 1 month use

price: 660 php (Around $14.10+)
22 php per piece (Around $0.50+)

place bought: Free 
Available at Mercury drug and all leading drugstores nationwide

instruction for use: Take 1 to 2 capsules daily or as advised by your healthcare professional.

ingredients: Strawberry (Fragaria sp) 350 mg, Guava (Psidium Guajava) 50 mg, Kamias (Averrhoa bilimbi) 50mg, Bignay (Antidesma bunius) 50mg

     I take two capsules of Rosy Peel every day, one after breakfast and another one before bedtime. I already consumed the whole box and now I can say my thoughts about the product. 


Product Review: Rosy Peel 

What I like:
  • The price is affordable.
  • The packaging is simple and the capsule is color pink. 
  • The capsule is easy to swallow.
  • There's no funky odor or scent. Perfect for those with a sensitive nose like me.
  • No stomach ache, nausea, dizziness, or allergic reactions while taking this supplement.
  • No further breakouts, allergies, or whatsoever.
  • Rich in Vitamins C and E from the main ingredients of this supplement. These vitamins are known to make the skin soft and supple.
  • It made my pale skin brighter and glowing.
  • I usually have a mouth sore (singaw) on my gums that resulted from hard brushing of teeth. I noticed that it healed faster than before.
  • There are batch, manufacturing, and expiry date printed on the bottle.
  • Easily accessible.
  • It's easy on the pocket especially for the budget-conscious individual because it can be bought per piece. 

What I don't like:
  • None so far.

Will I purchase? Yes, it's in the realm of possibility. 

Recommendation:
     I give this product a 4.5/5 rating. I can say that Rosy Peel works like your regular vitamin C but has a more anti-oxidant effect because of the ingredients. It also has vitamin E from Guava, another anti-oxidant that when taken regularly gives glow and suppleness of the skin. I recommend this product if you like to take vitamin C and vitamin E coming from natural sources like strawberries, guava, bignay, and kamias. I know some are afraid of taking a synthetic form of food supplement so this one is for you.

      I can say that this herbal supplement is promising and when taken religiously, it can make the skin bright, less dry, and supple. It may not give a drastic change in terms of skin lightening, but it can make the skin look younger and fresher. Less haggard-looking and more on the anti-aging department.

Have you tried taking Rosy Peel capsule? Share your experience below!

For more information about Rosy Peel, visit their website:
 www.greatwell.com.ph
Like them on Facebook: rosypeelcapsule
Follow them on Twitter: @Rosy_Peel
Follow them on Instagram: @rosypeel

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DISCLAIMER: This product was sent to me by Nuffnang Philippines for a feature and review. The thoughts expressed here are my honest opinion about the product. We have different skin types and what works for me may not work with you or vice versa.

The Dangers of Sick Days

Saturday, August 22, 2015

     I always worry if Kenzo is showing signs of fever. I can't focus on what I'm doing and I can't even sleep at night. I became paranoid and keep on checking his temperature from time to time. He was confined in the hospital once, and I'm always praying that it won't happen again. Since Kenzo is already a pre-schooler, I don't want him to get sick because he will be absent in class. When kids skip school due to illness, they miss more than just a class – they miss opportunities for growth

     More and more Filipino children are contracting viral and bacterial disease because of weak immune systems, a recent clinical study published in the Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism reveals. This growing prevalence of infection in school-age populations is particularly urgent because a single sick day may affect many different facets of your child’s life, including time-sensitive activities like going to school to attend classes.
The Dangers of Sick Days
     Multiple sick days are likely to set back your children’s education, as well as their overall development and growth. Classes are typically dependent on very specific timelines, and whenever schoolchildren get sick, they miss valuable lessons that may prove to be crucial later on in the school year. This compromises the pacing for their growth as individuals. It can be very hard for students who are often absent to get back on track.

     With school in full swing, it’s important to make sure that your children are kept safe from infection. Thus, there is a strong need for better ways to give children the nutrients they need to stay healthy.

     Thankfully, parents have an easy, enjoyable way to help protect kids from infection and keep them in school – pineapples.
The Dangers of Sick Days
A serving of pineapple a day helps strengthen immunity

     Just what do canned pineapples have that make them our children’s new disease-fighting sidekicks? As studies show, a lot actually!

     The said clinical study checked the possible effects of canned pineapples as a practical immunity booster. A nine-week randomized, controlled trial was conducted on 98 elementary school students in Paco, Manila. The students were divided into three groups. Two of the three groups of children were regularly served Del Monte Pineapple Tidbits. The third group served as the control group and was not given any canned pineapples. 

     Only the groups who took regular servings of Del Monte Pineapple Tidbits had an increased resistance to disease and infection, with those taking two servings (140g per serving) demonstrating higher granulocyte production. 
The Dangers of Sick Days
Del Monte Pineapple Tidbits
     Granulocytes are key components of white blood cells and are important players of the immune system. They are the fighter cells that detect and kill disease-causing viruses and bacteria. Finally, a healthy solution that’s tastier than most!

     The results show that adding 2 servings of canned pineapples to your children’s daily diet goes a long way towards protecting them from sickness. Giving children #DMPineappleADay is a quick, easy, and delicious way of strengthening their immunity, while supplying much-needed nutrients like Vitamin C, Vitamin B2, fiber, and manganese. 

     A stronger immune system can help prevent children from missing out on many opportunities. With this, children will be able to fight off infection, keep attending classes, and make the most of their precious time in school.

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