Physiogel Has a New Look!

Physiogel has a whole new look.

If you've been having trouble finding Physiogel at your neighborhood drugstore, this could be the reason.

While I still saw some Physiogel products in their old pink packaging at Mercury Drug in Shangri-la Mall a few weeks back, you might get a bit confused if you see these blue ones instead. It's the same Physiogel, in fact, even better! Scroll down and read further to know why ;)

Of course, the A.I. Cream and A.I. Lotion, the stars of this line of hypoallergenic products, as it seems to have a cultish following amongst my circle of my family and friends, is still pink.

The better to spot it my dears. I know many of you hoard it when you see this in stock. So remember this, mothers.

About the New Physiogel Daily Moisture Therapy Line:

The new Physiogel Daily Moisture Therapy line continues to be a differentiated science-led solution featuring the unique Physiogel BioMimic Technology® that works to soothe and repair the skin’s natural moisture barrier.

Dermatologists highly-recommend Physiogel Daily Moisture Therapy because it is non-comedogenic, and is free from soap, preservatives, perfumes and colourants.

In fact, Physiogel is the #1 Most-Prescribed Brand by Dermatologists in the Philippines. And what’s more, Physiogel is made more accessible to Filipinas across the nation as it is available in Mercury Drug Stores and other leading pharmacies and supermarkets nationwide.

About Physiogel Free in My Skin Movement 2015:

Dry and sensitive skin affects 60-70% of Filipino women, and impacts on their quality of life as they are unable to fully embrace living life to the fullest.

GSK’s Consumer Healthcare division and Physiogel, its flagship skin health brand, aims to help Filipinas and all women across Asia, to be free from dry and sensitive skin. Physiogel believes in freeing the strength in sensitivity. 

“Sensitivity is a source of strength for women, not a weakness to be hidden away. This powerful consumer insight compels Physiogel to passionately advocate the #FreeInMySkin Movement in 2015. The Movement also coincides with the debut of the NEW Physiogel Daily Moisture Therapy line,” reveals Justin Alejandro Lladoc, GSK Skin Health Senior Product Manager. 

The #FreeInMySkin Movement, now made more exciting by new additions with the introduction of the #FreeInMySkin website and Freedom List Challenge, is more relevant than ever because it is able to reach many Filipinas digitally across the nation. And because of its continuous success, from its conception in 2014, it has caught the attention of Mercury Drug. They too were encouraged to free many more Filipinas from dry, sensitive skin by making Physiogel products available across the country. 

“By the end of 2016, with its continued resonance with consumers, the Movement is expected to have rolled out to the rest of Asian markets,” Lladoc shares.

Happy Holidays from Physiogel!

In this season of giving, I am giving some of my friends Physiogel gift packs, to help them and their family members be able to say, "I am Free in My Skin!" ;) Because diba, who wouldn't want the gift of smooth, supple skin? I know I would!

Of course, I am spreading the love online too, right here in my blog. Because I am giving away 5 Physiogel gift packs to five of my readers.

Each gift pack contains: 1 Physiogel cleanser 300 ml, 2 Physiogel Lotion 200 ml and 2 Physiogel Cream 75 ml.

That's almost like a full year's supply, so you remember me and Physiogel the whole year round. Heehee.

Joining is easy, simply join by using the Rafflecopter widget below:

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Contest ends on December 19, 2014 and winners will be announced on December 20. Prizes will be sent out via courier, hopefully in time for the winners to enjoy your Physiogel goodies this Christmas! ;)

Sharing the Physiogel #FreeInMySkin Movement with Friends

When my friend Suyin found out that Physiogel sent me products, she told me, "Tin, you should inform them (aka the folks at Physiogel) that pediatricians recommend AI Cream that's why their stocks don't last at popular Mercury Drug branches."

Turns out, her neighborhood drugstore would always run out of the AI Cream (prescribed for her son's sensitive skin), and every fresh delivery just made her so happy.

I totally get the feeling. Physiogel is a lifesaver. Not just for kids, but also for grown ups like us with dry, sensitive skin. It really liberates you from skin insecurities, so we can all say, I am #FreeInMySkin!

This cleanser is so safe to use, we don't even need to rinse with water!

Hypoallergenic, non-comedogenic, with no colourants, perfume and preservatives, it protects and restores dry skin to a normal, healthy state. Ideal for the entire body.

This is great moisturizer for the face!

I've talked about my skin issues in an earlier post, and how it was resolved thanks to Physiogel, so I chose three friends to share in the Physiogel love.

1) My friend Patty aka @nonstopbabble is a cancer warrior, and it was Patty who actually made me realize how great Physiogel is. She is an advocate of the brand, and she shares that it is the only moisturizer that is doctor-recommended and helps relieve skin dryness associated with her treatments. I knew she would appreciate a fresh batch of supplies, as she is a regular user already.

2. Mish aka @mommanmanila is a mom of four, and is the ultimate homemaker! I don't know how she finds time for her yoga, her blog, her husband, four kids, her crafts and her cooking and baking. And she doesn't do things half-baked ha, everything is always picture perfect and pretty, just check out this dessert spread she made with her teenage daughter Gia, from our last Halloween party, to see what I mean. With a family of six to moisturize, I knew a box of Physiogel goodies would totally come in handy.

3. My gorgeous friend Pam, aka @runaroundgirl, is the ultimate healthy eater. I super admire her discipline, and she makes eating healthy look so delicious! Check out her Instagram account, for photos of mouthwatering avocado toasts, salads and granola squares. With 2 young kids, I also knew she'd love a big stash of Physiogel for her, and her family to use!

As women who are existing Physiogel users, who also happen to be moms of girls, I hope that in my own little way, my friends' girls will never have to deal with skin issues - so we can raise a generation of girls who can all proudly say, I am #FreeInMySkin ;)

For more about Physiogel, visit their website, http://www.physiogelrepair.com, and Like their Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/PhysiogelPH

Free in My Skin with Physiogel

It sounds superficial, but skin issues really are more than skin deep. It takes a dig at your self-esteem, and makes you want to disappear and not show your face to the world.

I should know. I had a bout of stress-induced acne in my early 20s. 

Just recently, my pregnancy hormones took a toll on my skin, and my face became so dry, with itchy bumps that I had to stop my skincare regimen because it seemed that whatever I put on my face just aggravated the condition.

So on a routine check-up with my OB-GYN I told her about my concern. It's funny how our conversation went:

Me: Dr. Jayjay, what's happening to my face? It's so dry and itchy. I never had this with Xavi! I had dry skin with Berry, but this time, it's so bad, I have bumps all over my face!

Dr. Jayjay: Pregnancy hormones! Every pregnancy is different. Remember you had spotting with Xavi and had to go on bed rest.

Me: Harvs says I look like I have leprosy. I get so conscious tuloy.

Dr. Jayjay: Would you rather have that, or spotting and bed rest?

Me: Sige, dry, bumpy skin na lang. Haha. What can I put on my face that's safe for pregnancy though?

Dr. Jayjay: Physiogel!

Then Dr. Jayjay writes me a prescription:

Ayan ha, true story! Actually, I wasn't surprised that she recommended Physiogel. 

I know Physiogel is safe, because my friend Patty of nonstopbabble.com and her fellow breast cancer warriors are advocates of Physiogel.

But I only fully understood why it's the number 1 most prescribed moisturizer by dermatologists (and doctors, like my own OB-GYN!) when Dr. Bernadette Arcilla, GSK Medical Director, explained how similar the ingredients of Physiogel are to our natural epidermal lipids - from the ceramides, to trigylcerides, phospholipids and squalene. 

The only difference that being epidermal lipids have cholesterol whereas Physiogel cream & body lotion has phytosterol.

This means Physiogel replicates the structure and ingredients of our natural lipid barriers, so it repairs dry skin naturally, allowing us to be truly free in our skin.

Which yes, leads me to Physiogel's Free in My Skin Movement.

According to Mr. Jeoffrey Yulo, General Manager of GSK Consumer Healthcare, “The Free in My Skin movement is not just about creating a nurturing community of smart, strong and sensitive women, but is also as a way of honoring these women who didn’t let their dry-skin insecurities prevent them from being the best versions of themselves,”

Leading the movement is model, TV host and entrepreneur Patti Grandidge, who for a time was super conscious about her sensitive, itchy, red and dry skin. 

"This made me quite insecure, and in the business I am in, it is always about first impressions,” she said. 

That, is until she discovered Physiogel. “Unlike ordinary moisturizers I used before, Physiogel made my skin less sensitive and dry. My skin became so much softer, smoother and definitely healthier.”

“It’s amazing how one simple change in my skincare has renewed my confidence,” she enthused.

“One of the best feelings is when you feel confident, and have control of your life, like I can do anything! And with Physiogel, I am Free In My skin to do just about anything.” 

The highlight of the afternoon for me was when all of us guests were asked to write down the names of the the smart, strong and sensitive women our lives who have all been a source of inspiration. 

It made me stop and really think of the girls who inspire me, and while we were asked to choose three, I had to put down four names.

Which is just a drop in the bucket really, because I can think of so many more women who I feel embody empowerment, and who have gone on to great success in spite of their limitations.

I hope this also inspires you to stop and think of the women who motivate you, and thank them for being them. Because part of being free in our skin is letting go of inhibitions, and confidently embracing life and the people who have helped us achieve our dreams and aspirations.