Blog posts of '2018' 'September'

Taking care of your parts down there is one of the most important things we have to do as women. Unfortunately, it's something most of us tend to disregard because of the belief that it is self-cleaning. Although there's truth to this, we still need to clean that particular area as it is very sensitive and prone to infections.

To get your lady parts healthy and at its best condition all the time, here are 7 habits you can practice.

Take annual exams.

Your gynecologist is the best person you can ask regarding concerns pertaining to your vagina. It is best that you make a visit at least once a year to identify early signs of vaginal infections and problems that might affect the reproductive system.

Replace old underwear.

There is nothing practical about using old panties because this habit may only lead to more problems. Your private parts need some space, especially if you move often and frequently. Opt for cotton underwear because they are breathable, unlike thongs, which can transport bacteria to the urethra.

Never rub, just pat.

Your skin down there is very sensitive, so you should never rub since this does not make your vagina cleaner and can even cause irritations. Instead, pat it dry with a clean towel because excess moisture in the vagina can start a yeast infection.

Do not douche.

Douching can wash out everything in there. Both the bad and good bacteria. If this is done regularly, it can increase the risk of getting infections because there is no bacteria to protect it.

Wipe from front to back.

The feces contains so much bacteria and if brought to the vagina or urethra, it can cause UTI and other infections. So always wipe front-to-back.

Maintain a healthy diet.

Just like the rest of your body, your lady bits also rely on good bacteria to protect it from bacteria-causing infection. Incorporate probiotic food onto your diet to help maintain the good bacteria down there.

Wash your hoo hoo once a day.

Most women believe that regular soap and water is enough to clean the vagina. However, this part of your body has a different pH level and it needs to be kept balanced, especially during your period.

For this last step, ensure you use a gentle cleanser that calm inflammation, inhibit bacterial growth, brighten complexion, increase cell turnover, and maintain skin health. Try our all-natural Feminine Foaming Cleanser in Fresh and Flora to get all these benefits for a fresher feeling down under.

Excited to treat your lady parts with more care and love? Go to our stores in SM MOA, SM Megamall, SM Southmall, SM North EDSA, SM Clark, Ayala 30th, Glorietta 3, Rockwell, or our Fairview HQ. You can also visit our website, Facebook or Instagram pages to know more.

Don’t you just hate it when you only get to enjoy hairless legs, arms, or pits for a while before ingrown hair pester you and ruins your day? I mean, does looking good have to be so annoyingly difficult? Ok, yes, razor burns are worth those couple of days when we can freely wear shorts, dresses, and skirts but to add ingrown hair to the mix is just ridiculous! Especially if you don’t have the amazing powers of essential oils that can just help you with this dilemma.

You see, there are a number of essential oils out there that can help in preventing and treating ingrown hair. Listed below are these oils that you can use to naturally get flawless, hairless skin.

Tea Tree and Lavender Essential Oils

Ingrown hairs have such great capacities to induce infections on the skin, something that can be prevented through the use of Tea Tree Oil or Lavender Oil. The former has a high terpene alcohol content that makes it a good antibacterial and antiseptic to fight bacteria. Additionally, this can keep the skin clean by checking sebum production and pore size. Meanwhile, the latter has gentle and soothing properties that also help in lessening the redness of any inflammation the ingrown hair may cause.

Chamomile Essential Oil

Chamomile Oil is yet another essential in preventing the formation of ingrown hair because it prevents dryness, which leads to dead skin cells and cause an obstruction to hair growth. When use preemptively, this can ensure that no redness, itching, or infection will take place.

Lemongrass Essential Oil

This essential oil has properties that help in skin rejuvenation, improvement on the appearance of wounds and reducing scar formation or skin pigmentation. Lemongrass Oil can also open clogged pores and ingrown hairs to prevent it from turning into an infection or a boil.

Frankincense Essential Oil

Nasty ingrown hairs can sometimes lead to pus formation after being infected. To prevent this from happening, use Frankincense Oil because it has strong antiseptic properties that can stop any kind of infection from taking place.

Can’t wait to flaunt your hairless, healthy skin? Go to our stores in SM MOA, SM Megamall, SM Southmall, SM North EDSA, SM Clark, Ayala 30th, Glorietta 3, Shangri-La, Rockwell, or our Fairview HQ. You can also visit our website, Facebook or Instagram pages to know more.

It has been 10 years since the brand started and it continues to baffle and delight us whenever more people show their interest in our products and what we stand for. It’s amazing how many people are starting their journey to a healthier lifestyle and that they are choosing to have V&M Naturals as part of it.

A recent event proves this, as we went out to our beautiful friends at Taft Properties last Friday to give a little workshop. There, V&M President, Jamie Faith Tan, talked about Skin Development, Skincare Regimen, and Basic Makeup Tips to the HR Department of the company, as looking presentable in front of their clients is also part of their duty.

(V&M Naturals Operations Manager Carlo De Leon, V&M Naturals President Jamie Faith Tan, V&M Naturals Marketing Manager Janna Arceo)

(V&M Naturals heads with the Taft Properties HR Department)

Following the immersive talk, participants who wanted to experience the amazing benefits of V&M Naturals for themselves, were able to purchase our products as we have brought the brand right to their workplace!

So, do you want your company to be the next destination for V&M Naturals in educating about the essentials of skincare? All you have to do is send us an email at marketing@vnmnaturals.com regarding your interest in holding a corporate workshop at your workplace. Don’t forget to include the full name of the point person as well as his/her contact number in your letter.

And that’s it! The next thing you know, we’re at the doorsteps of your workplace ready to spread knowledge about skincare and the goodness that our products have to offer. We hope to see you at our next workshop!

Interested in becoming part of a beautiful community that also takes care of the environment? Go to our stores in SM MOA, SM Megamall, SM Southmall, SM North EDSA, SM Clark, Ayala 30th, Glorietta 3, Shangri-La, Rockwell, or our Fairview HQ. You can also visit our website, Facebook or Instagram pages to know more.

Over and over we have pointed out the importance of proper skin care. That, although, regimens may differ from one person to another, what’s essential is we do it to achieve a clear, glowing, and healthy complexion. Moreover, it is also necessary that we know the very things we put on our skin as they may be doing more harm than good.

Just like alcohol, an ingredient incorporated in most skin care products like toners, astringents, and makeup removers. We think it provides benefits to our skin but it really doesn’t. Here are just some of the ways alcohol can damage your complexions.

It causes skin dehydration.

The use of alcohol can cause the skin to wrinkle and sag as it impairs the skin cells’ ability to retain water and strips away their natural acid mantle.

It causes irreparable skin degeneration.

Using skincare products with alcohol content can destruct the skin’s protective barrier, making it vulnerable to irritations, infections, and allergies. Continued use of such products can cause permanent deterioration of skin cells until they eventually die.

It causes acne formation.

Alcohol in skincare products can cause acne in two ways. First, is by stripping the skin of its natural oils that would trigger excess oil production and lead to breakouts. The second is by clogging the pores, as what fatty alcohol does, which also leads to acne formation.

Unfortunately, alcohol is still mixed in so many skin care products despite all its bad effects on the skin. And an overhaul of these products won’t happen anytime soon. So, the best thing that we can do is look at a product’s ingredients and see for ourselves if it has alcohol so we can use a better alternative.

Like the V&M Naturals Happy Pores Toners in Cucumber + Guava Leaf, Rosewater + Aloe, Witch Hazel, Chamomile Water, and Orange Flower Water. These only have gentle ingredients that highly benefit the skin. So, make sure to get yours today to achieve more luminous and healthier skin.

Ready to make the healthy switch with us? Go to our stores in SM MOA, SM Megamall, SM Southmall, SM North EDSA, SM Clark, Ayala 30th, Glorietta 3, Shangri-La, Rockwell, or our Fairview HQ. You can also visit our website, Facebook or Instagram pages to know more.

Being vegan doesn’t only mean abstaining from eating meat. It’s lifestyle that seeks to exclude, all forms of exploitation of and cruelty to animals for any other purpose. More and more people have been practicing this way of living and that include so many #VnMholics. And because we want to ensure that you get to enjoy the incredible goodness that we offer, here’s the list of all our vegan products.

Rosehip Oil - Extracted from the cold-pressed seeds of the wild rose bush (Rosa moschata or Rosa rubiginosa) and is rich in essential fatty acids that help in keeping the skin hydrated and improving the appearance of scars.

Tsubaki Oil - Extracted from the cold-pressed seeds of the wild Camellia japonica and has the ability to fade scar marks, fight free radicals, reduce inflammation, and hydrate the skin due to its squalene, vitamin E, and fatty acid contents.

Sacha Inchi Oil - Comes from the pressed seeds and flesh of the fruit pracaxi, native to the surrounding Amazon River, and has high amounts of vitamin E and Omega 3 for a more moisturized skin and shinier hair.

Argan Oil - Extracted from the kernels of the Argan tree and rich in Vitamin E and fatty acids that helps in making the skin lighter, softer and soothed.

Brightening Love Plant Oil - A botanical blend of Candeia Oil (Candeia tree), Love Plant Oil (Oxalis triangularis flower), and Karanja Oil (Pongam tree) that helps in making the skin brighter and healthier.

Hazelnut Oil - Extracted from the nuts of Corylus avellana, has high amounts of vitamin E and fatty acid contents that makes it great in shrinking pore size and fighting acne-causing bacteria.

Copaiba Oil - Comes from the sap of the Copaifera tree and has anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties, making it perfect to use for wound healing.

Tamanu Oil - From the seeds of the Calophyllum inophyllum tree, this oil is rich in lipid content that helps in retaining moisture, fights acne-causing bacteria, and removes dirt and excess sebum.

Marula Oil - Extracted from the kernels of the Marula tree, it has the ability to make the skin firmer, smoother, and softer because of its fatty acids, vitamins and minerals content.

Karanja Oil - Comes from the seeds of the Pongam Tree and has a very high Omega-9 content, which keeps the skin hydrated, prevents premature signs of aging, and repairs damaged cells.

Total Potion - Contains Tamarind, the green alternative to Hyaluronic Acid, which has the power to unclog pores, as well as smoothen, tone and gently lighten the skin.

Cucumber + Guava Leaf Toner - Has cucumber and guava leaf extracts that help in soothing, refreshing, and toning the skin while removing makeup residue and excess oil.

Rosewater + Aloe Toner - Has rose and aloe vera extracts to keep skin moisturized and soft, as they get rid of trapped dirt or oil after cleansing.

Witch Hazel Toner - Has witch hazel, broccoli, magnolia kobus bark, aloe vera, and grapefruit extracts that work together to cleanse, firm, and heal the skin, as they promote clear complexion and give a matte finish.

Chamomile Water Toner - Has bitter orange and tea tree extracts, making this a perfect toner for oily skin suffering from clogged pores and acne.

Orange Flower Water Toner - Has chamomile flower and tea tree extracts that can calm sensitive and inflamed skin while stopping bacteria growth.

Smother Me - Contains peppermint, sacha inchi and tsubaki oils, as well as papaya citrus junos and bitter orange extracts for a brighter, softer, smoother and healthier skin.

Bath Soaks (Pure, Lavender & Cherry Blossoms) - Has Himalayan salt that contains a high amount of minerals that help in relaxation, soothing allergies and reducing tension.

Feminine Foaming Cleansers (Flora & Fresh) - Have chamomile flower, sugarcane, lemon, orange, and apple extracts that work together in inhibiting bacteria, soothing irritations, and brightening the complexion, as they gently moisturize and refresh the skin.

Shoo! - Made from the blend of eucalyptus, lemongrass, citronella and lavender extracts which are effective natural insect repellants.

Hair I Am - Contains green tea, rosemary, perilla leaf, coffee, lemon and sugarcane extracts that help in regenerating hair follicles, reactivating hair growth, soothing scalp inflammations, and increasing shine, smoothness and softness of the hair.

Discover the earthy scents of our Bespoke Fragrances and be one with nature as their smells remind you of the wonders of the environment. Enjoy their calming and refreshing aromas from dusk ‘til dawn!

CPC+G Oil - Made from the extracts of papaya, grapefruit and calamansi, as well as tsubaki, love plant, candeia, pracaxi, and safflower oils, for effective brightening, refining, and rejuvenating of dark and damaged skin.

Himalayan Salt Lamp - Made up of pure chunks of pink Himalayan Salt and they are the best natural ionizer for a more purified air that is beneficial to our health, as it also enhances immunity, eases anxiety and calms skin conditions.

Lemongrass Essential Oil - Can deodorize and tone the skin as well as relax the muscle and relieve stress.

Peppermint Essential Oil - Can repel insects, relax sore muscles, detoxify the skin, and promote healthy hair.

Eucalyptus Essential Oil - Its cooling fragrance can refresh the air, as it also helps in purifying the skin and toning the hair.

Chamomile Essential Oil - A gentle oil that can calm tired muscles, boost the mood, improve skin condition and slow down the aging process.

Orange Essential Oil - Its citrus smell can uplift the mood, soften and moisturize the skin, and combat bacteria-causing acne.

Bergamot Essential Oil - A natural oil that eases anxiety, purifies the skin, minimizes marks, and calm skin irritations.

Tea Tree Essential Oil - Can relax tired muscle, cleanse the skin, eliminate odor-causing bacteria, and get rid of dandruff.

Ylang-Ylang Essential Oil - Has the ability to boost hair growth, calm the body, soothe and firm the skin and control sebum production.

Frankincense Essential Oil - Considered the king of essential oils as it can relieve stress, reduce muscle pain, as well as lessen dark spots, blemishes and signs of aging.

Lavender Essential Oil - Can calm the mind, help fight early signs of aging, reduce acne, and tone the complexion.

Bergamot, Patchouli and Ylang-Ylang UNT - This blend can help reduce the appearance of scars, even out skin tone, improve elasticity, and balance moisture, as it also relaxes the body and relieves stress.

Lemon, Eucalyptus, Peppermint and Rosemary UNT - Can detoxify and tone the skin, protect it from irritations, and promote a healthier glow and balance to the body and mind.

Buddha Wood, Cypress, Sandalwood, Cedar Wood, Twig and Needle Oil UNT - Has the power to condition the skin, improve elasticity, ease pain and soothe tired muscles.

Silk Serum Foundation - Silicone-free foundations that give a natural, matte finish while refining the pores the process, as they also provide medium to full coverage despite their featherlight consistencies.

Silk Powder Foundation - Applies quickly and evenly with buildable coverage, as it mattifies the skin while having a lightweight and breathable formula.

Stay Rosy Translucent Micro-Powder - Gives the skin more glow while setting the makeup perfectly for a longer period of time, as it mattifies shine and smoothens the pores.

Velvet Matte Lipstick - Provides a matte finish while still giving superb hydration to the lips, as they are long-lasting and very smooth.

Can’t wait to try all these vegan products? Go to our stores in SM MOA, SM Megamall, SM Southmall, SM North EDSA, SM Clark, Ayala 30th, Glorietta 3, Shangri-La, Rockwell, or our Fairview HQ. You can also visit our website, Facebook or Instagram pages to know more.

Natural oils are probably one of the oldest things incorporated with beauty and health, as these have been used in both regimens and treatments from time immemorial. And the beautifying and healing properties they have are continued to be utilized to this day because that’s just how effective they are. These amazing natural products have the power to ease the tension from the balls of your feet as well as make your tresses look shinier, bouncier and healthier.

And if you are like us who are over the moon with the incredible powers of natural oil, then your in luck because below is a list of oils that are perfect for your type of hair.

Argan Oil for Dry/Frizzy Hair

Called the liquid gold, the Argan Oil is rich in fatty acids and vitamin E that can help in making your locks softer, shinier, and more manageable. This also has the power to tame frizz and flyaways.

Macadamia Oil for Extremely Dry/Damaged Hair

Macadamia Oil is one of the richest and most intensive nut oils there is. It can be used as a mask to improve the condition of dry or damaged hair, as well as to replenish your tresses after a number of heat styling sessions.

Abyssinian Oil for Fine Hair

For those with extremely fine, thin, or greasy hair, Abyssinian Oil is the perfect one to use because of its intense hydrating properties and its lightness (both in weight and texture). This natural oil is also heat-resistant making it perfect as a pre-heat styling product.

Kalahari Melon Seed Oil for Sensitive Skin

Kalahari Melon Seed Oil should be your go-to for repairing any damage in your hair as it is rich in omega-6, protein, and vitamins C, B2 and G. It is also very gentle on the skin and scalp so if you’re suffering from conditions like dermatitis and psoriasis, or often have itchy reactions to beauty products, then this is the oil that will help boost the shine of your locks.

Almond Oil for Fighting Dandruff

Rich in antioxidants, vitamin E, fatty acids, protein, and magnesium, Almond Oil has the ability to boost hair growth and reduce breakage. It also helps in reducing inflammation, redness, and dandruff, so if you suffer from any of those, just massage this onto your scalp and you’d feel relief in no time.

Baobab Oil for Boosting Hair Growth

Looking for something that will help in making your hair longer? Then, Baobab Oil is the best choice for you! It has high essential fatty acid content for deep moisturization and nourishment, as well as vitamins A, D, E, and F to help improve elasticity and encourage cell renewal.

Marula Oil for Vacation Hair

Rich in vitamin C, Marula Oil is great for all hair types. It has cell regeneration, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory properties that contribute to making the scalp healthy and boosting hair growth. Take this natural oil on your next vacation because it will protect your hair from drying out in the sun!

Coconut Oil for All Types of Hair

Another oil you can use no matter your hair type, Coconut Oil is packed with carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals, for replenishing hair strands and keeping the scalp healthy. Use it for weekly hair treatments for stronger hair and faster growth.

Want to know what other natural products can give you stronger, shinier, and healthier tresses? Go to our stores in SM MOA, SM Megamall, SM Southmall, SM North EDSA, SM Clark, Ayala 30th, Glorietta 3, Shangri-La, Rockwell, or our Fairview HQ. You can also visit our website, Facebook or Instagram pages to know more.

Pregnancy is one of the joys of womanhood, as they say it is a way of getting company inside one’s skin. Which is why it is imperative for pregnant women to practice self-care even more when bearing a child. One way to do so is through skin care since so many changes happen to a woman’s complexion during this time. And because here at V&M Naturals, we aim to help as many people as we can through the use of all-natural products, we want you to know what items you can use to get even more confident with your skin.

Face masks are a great way to refine the pores, increase hydration, diminish signs of aging, even skin tone and firm the skin. To get all this and more, try our Ferment Face Masks. If you are after a brighter, more glowing, and more moisturized skin that also soothes inflammations, opt for *Sake Ferment Face Mask. But if you want to deeply cleanse your heavily clogged pores, then try our *Wakamine Ferment Face Mask and be left with a fresh and revitalized feeling.

Most pregnant women have very sensitive skins, which is why they need to use products that are very gentle – the very thing to describe *Clear Y Rosy Face and Body Scrub. It gets rid of dirt, dead skin cells, and blemishes, leaving the skin fresher and brighter. After exfoliating, cleanse your face to remove any more dirt residue. Try *Shades of Shave to effectively clean the face, soothe irritations, and protect the skin from sun damage.

After cleansing, tone the skin to remove excess oil, stubborn grime and makeup residue, as well as prep the skin for your moisturizers and serum. For this, try our Happy Pores Toners that comes in 5 variants: *Cucumber + Guava Leaf, *Rosewater + Aloe, *Witch Hazel, *Orange Flower, and *Chamomile Water. Opt for the latter, as it is the mildest among all, to get its gentle blend to work wonders on your sensitive skin.

Just before you get your moisturizer, you can add one more step to your regimen to get that natural glow everyone dreams of achieving. Use *CPC + G Oil in the morning to brighten the skin and give it the nutrients it needs. And on night time, use *Total Potion for incredible moisturization and lightening of dark spots. With these two, you will surely get a more radiant complexion and younger-looking skin.

All that cleansing you did is great in getting rid of impurities but it has also stripped your skin of its natural oils and moisture. So after cleansing, use *Eternal Pearl to give back the skin’s hydration. This also stimulates collagen production and skin renewal. After moisturizing, you need to protect your skin from the harmful effects of the sun. Try our *Keep Safe Tinted Sunscreen that not only the keeps the skin safe from UVA and UVB, but also evens the skin tone and keeps it hydrated throughout the day.

Taking baths is one of the easiest ways to relax after a long day of stress. And this becomes a hundred times better with the Salt Of The Himalayas Bath Soak, as this wonder contains a large amount of minerals that are essential to our health – including calcium, iron, potassium, and zinc. This product also effectively helps in soothing allergies, reducing tension, and unwinding the mind.

Pregnancy can make many parts of a woman’s body more sensitive, especially the intimate areas. And for that, we highly recommend using our Healthy Intimates Feminine Foaming Cleanser in Flora and Fresh. These are made of gentle ingredients that effectively moisturize and refresh your skin down there.

As women, shaving or waxing unwanted hair is something that we’re already quite used to. However, the former can be hard to do especially with a growing human inside while the latter can become prohibited at times. So, to continue being able to flaunt your style without having to worry about unwanted hair, try our *Miracle Promise Bikini and Underarm Creme. This wonderful creation can effectively delay the growth of hair, as well as deodorize and lighten the skin. With this, you won’t have to suffer from the consequence that is razor burns!

Many soon-to-be mommies can become ashamed for having rough and dark areas on their skin during pregnancy. However, this should not stop such amazing women from being confident to strut their baby bumps! And with the use of our No-Rinse Salves, everywhere will surely be a runway. Use *Bikini Bomb to achieve a younger-looking, brighter and pinkish glow, as it micro-peels dark areas and spots and try *Exfobomb to get rid of dead skin cells, getting lighter and more moisturized skin in return.

Our underarms are one of the most used parts of our body, making it vulnerable to stress and wear that can result to darkening and unwanted smell. This, plus our habits of plucking, shaving and waxing can ultimately lead to having less confidence in raising your arm or just wearing spaghettis whenever you want. But with our *Underarmour Deodorant, you can get back that confidence as this amazing product counteracts unpleasant odor, moisturizes and gently brightens the skin with each use. Choose from its variants: Acai + Mulberry and Aloe Tea + Licorice Mint.

Hair loss is something that many people go through, may it be due to age, hereditary, or stress. But you won’t have to suffer from this anymore with the help of Hair I Am, a hair booster that reactivates the hair growth and soothe the scalp to prevent irritations leading to hair loss. The formulation has been created to effectively enrich each strand, from root to tip, for shinier, stronger, and fuller locks.

Having the perfect shampoo and conditioner is one great way to maintain the overall health of your hair and scalp. So, for healthier scalp, bouncier and more manageable tresses, try using our Lichen + Coffee Shampoo and Conditioner. These two work together in protecting the hair, healing and moisturizing the scalp, repairing damaged strands, and fighting odor-causing bacteria for a lustrous locks that fall perfectly from morning ‘til night.

Constant chemical treatments and heat styling can definitely damage the hair, which is why your locks need to be repaired from all the stress it has gone through. And, no, having just the right shampoo and conditioner is not enough because the right kind of treatment is what your tresses need. Try our Voila! Locks Deep Repair Hair Masque to reconstruct and revitalized damaged strands instantly.

As for makeup, you sure would get lasting wear with our new line. This not only gives you a matte finish and glowing look, but also makes your skin healthy in every use.

First, prime your face with Pure Glow Serum Primer (best for mestizas) or Summer Gold Serum Primer (best for morenas) to ensure your makeup lasts longer, as this will also give your skin the hydration it needs. These will also help in giving a clear and pore-less look, as well as improve the skin complexion.

During the rainy season, opt for a makeup formula that will easily adhere to the skin. Try our *Silk Serum Foundation - in Creme, Caramel, Hazelnut, Vanilla, and Toffee - for medium to full coverage that blends well, lasts long, and gives a matte finish.

Meanwhile, for humid days, go for powder foundation for a featherlight consistency perfect for the weather, as it can also absorb oil and prevent shine. Try our *Silk Powder Foundation - in Creme, Caramel, Hazelnut, Vanilla, and Toffee - to achieve that smooth, matte look.

Once you’re done with your makeup, set it in place using a translucent powder, so as not to add any more pigment to your foundation or cover your blush. Use our *Stay Rosy Translucent Micro-Powder to ensure your makeup lasts long and it doesn’t move, as well as give a bit of glow to your overall look.

*While all products use ingredients that are within safety parameters and is present in relatively SAFE amounts, special precautions must be observed as doses may accumulate over time and cause significant effects especially on leave on products. Pregnant women are advised to consult their doctors first before using cosmetic products as part of their routine. Directions for use must be followed properly and product use must be done with intervals of rest to avoid any unnecessary side effects for women undergoing pregnancy. Skin test for allergies must be performed before any product use.

Excited to get a hold of these products and more? Go to our stores in SM MOA, SM Megamall, SM Southmall, SM North EDSA, SM Clark, Ayala 30th, Glorietta 3, Shangri-La, Rockwell, or our Fairview HQ. You can also visit our website, Facebook or Instagram pages to know more.

If you’re reading this article, then it means this is the first time you’ve heard of V&M Naturals and your interest has been piqued. Well, first off, welcome to the community made up of beautiful people who ensure that taking care of one’s self doesn’t mean the environment has to suffer in the process. Our products are made from all-natural ingredients to support all the goodness our world has to offer, as we believe it has everything we will ever need for a sustainable life.

So, without further ado, let us present to you the best V&M products that we recommend for your first try.

Want to see what other goodness you can experience? Go to our stores in SM MOA, SM Megamall, SM Southmall, SM North EDSA, SM Clark, Ayala 30th, Glorietta 3, Shangri-La, Rockwell, or our Fairview HQ. You can also visit our website, Facebook or Instagram pages to know more.

Most, if not everyone, dream of smoother and brighter underarms for whenever they feel like going out in the sun and be a little freer. However, because these are parts of the body that are often used, they go through stress that can cause damage and darkening. And to make things worse, we subject them to even crazier habits thinking that these are ways we can save our pits. But the truth is we’re only doing more damage than good.

So, to get healthier underarms that you can flaunt anytime, here are 4 things you should stop doing to your armpits.

Plucking and shaving

Sure, everyone wants to get hair-free underarms. But using razors and tweezers to achieve this doesn’t really contribute anything good to the cause. If anything, these habits can make your armpits darker! Instead, have your underarms waxed by a professional. Although this is more expensive, it’s the kind of investment that’s worth every penny.

Over-scrubbing

Scrubbing can do wonders to the skin as this can remove grime, bacteria and dead skin. However, overdoing it can darken the underarms, since they are very sensitive. If you plan to scrub you pits, then use gentle exfoliators like our Exfobomb, a no-rinse salve that gets rid of dead skin cells and lightens the underarms after every use. This also helps in skin renewal and gives superb moisturization to dark rough skin.

Handmade whitening products/procedures

Everyone would agree how expensive underarm bleaching can be. That’s why more often than not, we take things into our own hands by buying whitening creams and soaps or using calamansi and lemon without first consulting the dermatologist. Give our CPC+G Oil a try, a blend of natural extracts, that effectively brightens the skin and makes it healthier as well.

Not wearing deodorant every single day

If you’re one of those people who have a love-hate relationship with deodorants, chances are you are not using one all the time – like you should. But deodorants are made with the purpose of inhibiting odor-causing bacteria, keeping sweat at bay and even brightening the skin. So, as long as you’ve got yourself the one that’s perfect of your underarms then you’re good to go. However, if you’re still on the lookout for that amazing deo, then try our Underarmour Deodorants in Aloe Tea + Licorice Mint and Acai + Mulberry, which effectively counteract unpleasant body odors and moisturize and detoxify the skin, while making it brighter.

Can’t wait to achieve brighter and smoother underarms? Go to our stores in SM MOA, SM Megamall, SM Southmall, SM North EDSA, SM Clark, Ayala 30th, Glorietta 3, UPTC, Shangri-La, Rockwell, or our Fairview HQ. You can also visit our website, Facebook or Instagram pages to know more.

As Korean bands and their songs sweep over the globe, one other thing about the country becomes known to many people around the world. Their world-class skin care products that millions of people swear by and even more have tried with great satisfaction. And one thing so many of us are obsessed with, is what’s called “glass skin”. This term is attributed to skin that is clear, pore-less and almost translucent that can be achieved with a magnificent skin care routine.

However, for those that don’t have this kind of complexion yet, here are 4 ways you can use your makeup to get that glass skin effect for your selfies.

Prime the skin.

To make your makeup routine more effective in achieving that sought-after glass skin, make sure to apply primer all over your face after moisturizing. This will help in giving a clear and pore-less look, as well as improving the skin complexion. Try using primers that give glow or radiance for that luminous effect, like our Pure Glow Serum Primer (best for mestizas) and Summer Gold Serum Primer (best for morenas).

Perfect your concealing game.

What makes glass skin such a fad is it’s even and flawless finish. Get this effect by using concealer in covering up dark circles and uneven areas, so as not to layer too much foundation on the face.

Opt for gel/cream blush.

Another feature of this trend is its natural flush. To achieve this healthy-looking blush, use a gel or cream formula to add a bit of color and glow to your cheeks.

Use a brightening powder.

Glassy is different from oily, so you’d still be needing a lightweight powder to control shine, but without giving you a really matte finish. Just make sure not to dab the powder and only apply on areas of the face that get super oily. Try our Stay Rosy Universal Translucent Micro-Powder that gives smooth and glowing skin while ensuring your makeup stays longer. This can also give a rosy tinge when touched by light for that radiant and youthful look.

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