Getting to the root of premature skin aging

MANILA - It's time to put those highlighter and contour kits down for a minute and think about skincare.

It's not just about our daily facial cleansing regimen, but also about trying to prevent our skin from aging.

Our skin may still look young and healthy now, but it is never too early to be proactive about wrinkles and creases.

As the strong, independent, 21st century woman making your mark in the world, what can you do to prevent premature aging?

French luxury beauty care brand Clarins conducted a study on women in their mid-20s to gain a better understanding of their beauty concerns, and the two biggest factors identified were stress and lack of sleep.

When we're stressed and lack sleep, our body develops free radical cells that attack our Fibroblast cells, which produce collagen and elastin fibers that keep our skin looking young and
smooth. 

With the destruction of the Fibroblast cells, our skin begins to generate fine lines and develop a dull complexion.

Fortunately, premature aging and stressed skin can be readily targeted by a good skin regimen. By incorporating a lightweight but dewy daytime and a nourishing evening moisturizer, young women can drastically improve the condition of their skin in just a few weeks' time.

Never take for granted the condition of your skin because that extra effort to treat it is a simple, personal investment for the years to come.

Clarins Multi-Active line is available in Rustan's department stores.

source: news.abs-cbn.com

Rustan's group brings Old Navy to Philippines

MANILA, Philippines - After Gap and Banana Republic, it's now Old Navy's turn to open in the Philippines.

The Rustan's group's Stores Specialists Inc. said the first Old Navy store in the Philippines will open at Bonifacio High Street on March 22. SSI is Old Navy's first franchisee.

Another Old Navy store will open in Glorietta 3 on March 29.

Old Navy offers men’s, women’s, kid’s and baby apparel and accessories.

SSI is already the partner of Gap Inc. for its Gap and Banana Republic brands in the country.

Anthony Huang, executive vice president of SSI, said Old Navy promises to deliver a "fun" shopping experience for the family.

"We are proud to announce our partnership with Old Navy and very excited about the brand's arrival in the Philippines and look forward to having the opportunity for future expansion," he said.

"We are very pleased to have our first franchise stores open in Manila... Bringing our American fashion essentials that are accessible to every family is something we are proud to offer the people of the Philippines," said Robert Frank, executive vice president, Old Navy, International.

Old Navy had announced its expansion in the Philippines last September 2013.

The Tantoco-led SSI is a wholly Filipino-owned corporation that has brought some of the biggest global brands to the Philippines such as Gucci, Cartier, Lacoste, Burberry, Marks & Spencer, Prada, Zara, The Gap, Banana Republic and Marc Jacobs.

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