Homegrown Pimple Patch That's Got Personality - MATCHY PATCHY

Ever had that moment when you prepare so much for an event and when it's just about to happen, you wake up with a huge pimple on your face? I've had that happen to me several times, and I think what I'm about to tell you is good news.

There exists MATCHY PATCHY, it is the first of its kind pimple patch in the Philippine market, which was launched at the Mix Tape Halloween Party at Imajin Arts and Music in Marikina today. This all in one pimple patch gives you all day protection, absorbs oil, and is very kind to your skin. This can patch up problematic areas and see visible results in about 6-8 hours. It dries it out, simple, but it's something more than that.

Although there are some pimple patches in the market, this is quite different because it comes in different designs and become a tool for expressing yourself. This is also formulated and made in Korea, but it's conceptualized and fully owned by Filipinas. They have always been keen on releasing it to different markets, not just local, but international. Using high quality ingredients, Matchy Patchy will be your best bet to rid yourself of that troublesome pimple fast. They use hydrocolloid, tea tree oil and designed it fun for any occasion.

The shapes I loved come in hearts, diamonds, flowers, stars, scallops, x signs, tears, octagon, and more! They also come in different colors, textures, so you can choose what you feel on that particular day. This is something I'd love to have during my teens or those fun events when they show up unannounced. I bet this would be good for those who are experiencing sudden breakouts due to hormonal things that men or women go through.

Film Director Gayle Oblea their Chief Marketing Officer says "This has less competition and it's not a thing yet in the Philippines. You don't see them much in stores and we want to make it aesthetic especially the young folks to try it now. They love glitters, things that look fun, and emphasize what it is and what it solves. We are partnering too with bands, so gig goers can use it too. It only costs Php 149 so even students can afford it. We are planning to get a celebrity and band endorsers soon, to showcase how this encompasses gender or skin types."

It also costs Php 159 for the stars as it costs a bit more to produce, they will also be having a Christmas themed pimple patches too on December 1st, so watch out for that.

Make sure you use clean hands to apply it on your skin, of course, it's fun, it works and lessens your worries. Go get them in their official TikTok Shop, or their official website. This is also FDA approved. They plan to expand to skin care shops and boutiques around the metro, and later on, the world!

 

Here's more from the event!

There are plans to go around the Philippines through concerts and events. They will be giving out samples, so you can test it out. I've personally used several last night and it stuck quite nicely. They also have tested it swimming, and it never got washed out. The patches last for a year so no worries about it expiring. 

Matchy Patchy presents a very good premise, and since it works, I hope it becomes as regular as toothpaste soon.

Experts Explain Advancements in Exosome Use: ExoDerm by Facial Care Centre

Mike Lee and Dr. Young Seob Lee explains ExoDerm and advancements in exosome use

It's been a while since I've gone out for a little self care and pampering. But before that, I heard that there's a lot of development about using exosomes for treatments. Initially, I saw them using it at Svenson for NexoHair, a treatment made for hair loss, alopecia and the likes, but this time, they're taking it in even better applications specifically for skin and call it, ExoDerm. This procedure is being done at Facial Care Centre and their branches. We went to the Makati GT Tower branch which is at the corner of Ayala and HV Dela Costa streets. It is highly advised to get an appointment first before going there.

We met Mike Lee, the CEO of PrimaCure and his father Dr. Young Seob Lee, world renowned South Korean Plastic Surgeon and premier expert in this field. They explained to us the applications of exosomes and the things they can do now for the skin. Mike Lee explains "Undergoing this procedure for a regular patient would immediately have all your inflammation and blemishes clear. It can take effect somewhere between 1 to 5 days, and its purpose is to revamp the activity of your cells. When you are younger, you didn't have melasma right? Of course we get that through aging, but at the cellular level we need energy for it. We had anti oxidants to counteract pollution, UV rays, your lifestyle, nutrition and hormonal things. As we age, we're not able to regulate that as well. These stressors will affect the mitochondria, which brings you less energy, less collagen produced, and you'll have laxity and melasma. This happens when machines get old, then it makes it dry, because it falls and can't retain moisture. Like your cellphones, it needs updating, same concept goes with exosomes. It sends growth factors, genetic materials to revamp the skin. It makes your current skin behave younger, like when you're 36, it could act as 28 or even younger."

Dr. Young Seob Lee adds "In our next projects with our research in Europe, we are targeting post menopausal applications of exosomes, to prevent many uncomfortable issues with the female form. Initially we held research about its efficacy, and we have determined it to be quite good. And we might not just be applying this to post menopausal but post partum as well to prevent issues there. In the Philippines, we might have this soon."

The core technology that they are using is now being done for different applications. Their process is different and not derived through stem cells. The vesicle that enables delivery of needed products for skin/hair is the great thing about this and the different things they can do is promising. It's developed enough to do pathways that would benefit different kinds of treatment and it is already proven in the products they've come out with. They've seen it happen to more than a thousand patients in the Philippines alone, and numbers on a global scale would be a lot bigger. The customization they could do would be good for a lot of people.

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Facial Care Centre who does ExoDerm procedures can get your collagen production increase to help you get a clearer, firmer, smoother and younger looking skin. Get exosomes to help your skin regeneration, to heal and lessen imperfections and signs of aging. Go send them a direct message through their social channels and see what it can do to you. In the meantime, here's my Honey Almond Facial treatment which I did after the long day of coverage(s). This was at the Facial Care Centre at GT Tower in Makati.

If you feel this procedure deem fit for what you need to do with your skin, go give the nearest Facial Care Centre a visit.

JENNYLYN MERCADO is the face of Beautéderm's CRISTAUX Threemendous Trio Serum Line

When you hear the name Jennylyn Mercado, you think of an actress who's got everything you want in one. She's the iconic "bhe", who's very kind, very down to earth, a mother, and wife to Dennis Trillo. It's been a while since we've seen her, but nothing seems to have changed. She's still the same beautiful woman we've adored since she won Starstruck.

Today was a special day, so Beautéderm threw her a welcome party. This is the day that they have also announced that she is the brand ambassador for the new CRISTAUX Three-mendous Trio. A line of serums meant to take care of the ravages of time, and day to day care for unblemished skin. One is the Skin Energizing Vitamin C, ZERUM Hydra Beauty Skin Brightening Serum (with Zinc), and my personal favorite the RETINOL Skin Repair Serum.

Beautéderm CEO Ms. Rei Tan and Jennylyn have been talking quite a lot through messages, but have never actually met in person. In the photoshoot for this campaign, they were finally able to do that.

Jennylyn says "When I met her, she was very nice, very humble, inspiring and I was very happy that this pushed through. We had to go through hurdles because when initial talks happened, I was pregnant and just gave birth. There were so many times we wanted to do this, but now it happened. She really took good care of me, she's a different person, it's in her nature to ask if I'm comfortable or I'm okay. She also asked if I was full, if the team was full, I was so happy to learn that I was in the right place."

She adds "When I got the serums at home, I immediately wanted to use it because I don't endorse anything that I don't personally use. I had to put it in my existing skin care regimen. I have very sensitive skin, and in fairness, I ended up with glowing skin. I use the Vitamin C Serum with facial wash and moisturizer. I use the Hydra Serum at night, but just do the retinol as needed. I usually go outdoors and ride motorcycles. I am exposed to the elements, and the sun. I sometimes suffer sun spots and pigmentation, I use the retinol for it including the age spots. I'm not young anymore so I do have fine lines and this takes care of that."

Ms. Rei Anicoche-Tan remarks "If you're a Beautéderm baby, there's something in common about us.. there's a glow. Even with light makeup, you can see that in our endorsers. Jen will be the face of all of our facial products, but we are promoting this new line. You can see this being used by me, and our endorsers. We only get people who love and know about the products, and she's the perfect one to represent that. I'm very proud of our ambassadors, even the guys, we just don't get endorsers just because of face value because consumers are smart now. They know if they use the product and if they want to emulate, they've got Beautéderm behind them. They believe and buy because of that." 

Here's the rest of the event on video, please enjoy!

Beautéderm wants you to age less and glow more with the new THREE-mendous Trio. Now is the time to add serums in your existing skincare routine especially if you feel like you are aging a bit. Not when it's too late!

Congratulations Jen! Thank you Ms. Rei for always having us in your events... and of course, taking care of our skin! I love your BEAU and new CRISTAUX line, plus that lovely detangle Brush which I use on a daily basis!