Lifebuoy + PH Red Cross Celebrates World Handwashing Month

Have you already washed your hands before reading this article? Well you should! It's World Handwashing Month and proper hygiene should be automatic.  Aside from that, wearing a mask and sanitizing your work space should not be just lip service, but a thing that you should do on a regular basis especially since there's still COVID-19 out there with all its variants.

Ann Esteves the Unilever Philippines Personal Care Business Lead says "We have been working together with the Philippine Red Cross since last year for pandemic response and done remarkable studies about handwashing educational materials through kits we provide in vaccination centers, labs, isolation facilities and testing centers". She adds "This is the time of face to face classes and we want them to be in a safe learning environment. We are empowering not just the students, but teachers as well."

 October 15 marks the Global Handwashing Day and this initiative by both Lifebuoy and the Philippine Red Cross is to make sure students have access to the best information about hygiene practices and educational materials for it. In their campaign, students from over 50 schools were challenged to  #DoTheLifebuoy and it has been very successful in Manila, Rizal, Cavite, Baguio, Nueva Ecija, Albay, Palawan and other cities and provinces too.

Former Senator and Philippine Red Cross Chairman/CEO Richard Gordon says "It's a must to teach proper hygeine in schools, tons of diseases come from dirty hands and improper hygeine. We need to improve the cleanliness in schools, right where they're teaching kids the essentials. We hope this reaches a lot of people and start practicing as early as now." 

To know more about this, visit Lifebuoy and the Philippine Red Cross Facebook page as they've got more information about it. Let no one be left behind!

PHILUSA Corporation: Caring for Filipino Families for 65 Years

 

One of the most recognized household companies in the country is celebrating their 65th year. From consumer goods and pharmaceutical products, they have been able to establish iconic brands such as RHEA, Babyflo, Cleene, Mediplast, Albatross, Apollo and a multitude of other products worldwide. It's homegrown and has been a part of Fillipino lives when it comes to hygiene, health, and recently has launched their "Katuwang ng Tahanang Pilipino" campaign. As the term implies, they are supporting communities like Luwalhati Maynila in Marikina City. It's a home for the aged providing shelter for over 400 senior citizens of which they helped to get kitchen equipment, groceries, household products hygiene kits, med kits and a lot more. Their recent activity was led by the PHILUSA Family Council and bids this as a meaningful way of bringing impact to through their social efforts and initiatives.

They have been helping different sectors over the years and encouracge volunteerism in the company. They will be your partner in health, wellness and environmental actions (for sustainability). They will continue to do these especially the hygiene related activations to make sure Filipinos get educated about matters concerning health. If you want to be part of their movement, just go to Philusa Corporation's social channels and their website philusa.com.ph.

 

 It's time to walk the talk.

PIOLO PASCUAL Continues Beautéderm Ties with KOREiSU Oral Care Line

Piolo Pascual has always been the quintessential man to go to if you want a brand to be endorsed. It was a few years back when Beautéderm CEO and President Rhea Anicoche-Tan wished for him to be the face of BEAU, which is a soap with the benefits of Activated Charcoal and part of the Spruce & Dash line of products for men. She knew he was the perfect fit for the brand (to be the first male endorser) and worked hard to make that come true. 

After successfully working with him in recent years, the business has grown exponentially and knew renewing ties with the good looking Filipino singer, model, producer, film and TV actor was the right thing to do. This time, he's introducing the Beautéderm KOREiSU line of oral health products. To put it lightly, he entered the room and had the ladies put on smiles automatically.

 

Ms. Rhea says "Piolo is on a different league as an endorser. He's the kind that you can say is "Totally Worth It" because we didn't have to remind him during our campaigns when working with him with the BEAU products on social media. He even over delivers and does production for his posts. He's part of the success of the Beautéderm family and when you get the message across your platforms, we can help a lot of other people. I just came back from Ilocos where we had 35 new scholars at the University of Northern Philippines in Vigan, Ilocos Sur. We are also here to celebrate Piolo and Beautéderm as we have not been able to mount an event for him when we signed him three years ago due to pandemic restrictions. He's the most trusted man in the industry, very professional, very down to earth and you can feel the goodness in his heart; and we are so honored to have him in Beautéderm."

 

Piolo says "The ever growing family of Beautéderm deserves much thanksgiving, being their brand ambassador, KOREiSU Family Toothpaste and KOREiSU Whitening Toothpaste brings me my happy, bright and white smile. I'd like to thank Ms. Rhea for the blessing to be part of the Beautéderm family, and for the love you've given us (my peers in the industry). Let's beautify the world one healthy smile at a time!"

Here are highlights from the event on video, enjoy!

Here are some little stories that Ms. Rhea Tan shared to the media about how her experience was working with Piolo Pascual (which she says was very patient and didn't have any out of this world demands). He's charming and very humble. Aside from that, Piolo also talked about his son Inigo who's having a huge career in the US as he becomes part of a Hollywood project. A proud Dad!

As of today, the Beautéderm ambassadors amount to over 80 movie, TV and social media stars. Piolo is of course an A list celebrity that is certainly apt to make people know more about KOREiSU and the reasons they trust the brand. Congratulations to the men and women behind Beautéderm and of course, congratulations Mr. Piolo Pascual, thank you for being so nice to us that afternoon! If you want to know more about KOREiSU, make sure you follow their social channels and check out their Shopee store where you can get these products too. 

 

PS. I suggest you try their other products by purchasing a TRAVEL KIT because it comes with a FREE Delicat Soap and Hydrating Mist to keep yourself fresh. Get it here!

Come #DoTheLifebuoy Dance Challenge

We're still not out of danger, the pandemic is still there. For most people, we suited up with face masks and try to follow protocols for work and play. For over a century, Lifebuoy has always been a great partner when it comes to hygiene and they're not stopping to remind you and me about proper handwashing. They're always trying to look for innovative ways to make the necessary task of washing hands a fun activity. Today is no different.

Lifebuoy these days are in different forms like soap bars, hand wash, and body wash. It's got really fresh fragrance and Activ Silver+ ingredient that helps rid of 99.9 percent of germs. It's a good thing, and they want to continue educating the public about the benefits of hand washing. You can #DoTheLifebuoy now!

They're currently asking the Filipino public to #DoTheLifebuoy challenge on social media. Together with teen queen Kathryn Bernardo, you can do the dance challenge right at home or anywhere you want to. Get creative with a few essential moves they want you to include in it. Rub your palms, put your fingers in between, wash your knuckles, don't miss the thumbs, clean the tips of your fingers. Go and upload your own version with these moves on Tiktok or follow the ones published to see if you can make an even better version of it. Just search the hashtag #DoTheLifebuoy to see it. You get to be the best, and teach people how to do it too. That's something you can pass on to generations so they too would be able to teach the next ones about it. If you haven't tried Lifebuoy yet, it's available in the Shopee app or Lazada. You can also learn more about the campaign through the LifebuoyPhilippines FB page so check them out there!

Wash hands people! Let's #DoTheLifebuoy dance!

GLAIZA DE CASTRO for Endless Beauty by HBS

It was a nice afternoon of re-connecting as our first salvo of live entertainment press conference meant we're meeting the ever talented Glaiza De Castro. It's been a year of milestones for the Kapuso actress and by no means is she shortchanged in shows, programs, and just recently, endorsements. She is now the face of Endless Beauty by HBS.

It's a company produces top quality skin care products for the most common skin issues. Thing is, they've kept most of their products affordable all these years and it's relatively easy to get hold of them as they've devised to employ a lot of people as distributors and sellers here and in other countries.

We met Ms. Jamie Prado and her daughter during the press conference. They had very humble beginnings coming from money borrowed from her husband (Php 1,500) which she used to purchase soaps back in the day. She learned the ropes and constantly expanded her network. She had the trust of a lot of people because of the products she sold, then began thinking of working with other professionals to put up her own brand. That's where "Endless Beauty by HBS" came about and used it to better the lives of other people. Thing is, it's easy to become part of their movement. You may inquire through their official Facebook page over at https://www.facebook.com/hbsbeauty and show your intentions to be a distributor too. They have different price points where you can start, and it ain't that much to have your own business. Best of all,  a lot of people love their products already and are only sold through their members. It's also the reason why they have no physical stores because instead of them earning much of it, they prefer their resellers, distributors and dealers to have that opportunity.

Their current best seller is the Bleaching Soap Advanced. There are tons of other products in their line but suggest you know why it's effective. 

Glaiza De Castro was quite happy that she got to represent the brand because the owner Ms Jamie Prado has always regarded her as a very powerful actress, one that can do lead roles, villain roles and become so amazing with it. This is the trait the owner says that convinced her how Glaiza perfectly represents them, they are VERSATILE. They want you to try the product and see how it works on you.

Here's our interview with Glaiza and Ms. Jamie Prado a few days ago

Glaiza also shared her recent trip to the UK and Ireland with her fiancee David Rainey. She also told us about her new shows, new projects, her plans in music and a few details about the wedding and how she met David's parents. They live in the north western part of Ireland and is a very tight nit family, Glaiza really appreciated how she was loved by them and offered  to be her family when she's there. 

Hope you love our updates about Glaiza De Castro! Congratulations dear, you're going to get that dream wedding I'm sure! I'm really happy for you!

Lifebuoy and Philippine Red Cross Push for 4 Point Hygiene Agenda

Even before this arrived in the mail, I must say, I've grown an affinity to the soap brand trusted by families around the world, that's Lifebuoy. As various businesses are going back to normal, I'm sure people are raring to go outside but of course, we shouldn't forget how to protect ourselves from an unseen enemy. The government offices and doctors recommend hand washing, cleaning and disinfecting, which the good folks at Lifebuoy have done quite well doing during these very difficult years.

Honestly, I know there are tons of soaps out there that actually have the same features, but the way they make Lifebuoy these days, just smells amazingly good. Last year, they campaigned for proper handwashing.. that really helped a lot of individuals who struggle and ask themselves if its enough. Filipinos want something easy, something that really works. Lifebuoy has Aciv Silver+ technology that helps fight 99.0% of germs.

They want to help even more this year so together with the Philippine Red Cross, they're pushing for a 4 point hygiene plan so you could be empowered especially the youth. They call it #4TheFuture, and it's easy to follow!

1. Wear that mask. It has proven to lessen the spread of the virus, and even if government restrictions has eased, please be kind, protect yourselves, your loved ones, and other people.

2. Practice social distancing. You may be innocently just buying grocery, lining up in a government agency, or riding public transportation. No matter where it ease, the distance makes it hard to spread the virus so again, be kind.

3. Get that jab. It has been proven that vaccines work. It also has lessen deadly effects of the virus so be a responsible citizen and get that vaccine.

4. Wash your hands and do it regularly. The easiest way to get rid of the virus is quite simple, and we have to do it regularly. There are a lot of things we can get in surfaces and if you're prone to touching your face often, that's not going to be safe. Make sure you do!

Now it ain't impossible to be a Lifebuoy Ambassador, they have a program for it. Just sign up at https://bit.ly/LifebuoyAmbassador and tell other people about Do The Lifebuoy #4TheFuture 4 point hygiene agenda. Tell them about it in any way you like, not just in social media. You can also get Lifebuoy in leading supermarkets, groceries, even online in Shopee and Lazada. You may see information about this in their Facebook page so just search for Lifebuoy Philippines, it's all there! They've got lots of products like body wash, alcohol, and of course, soaps and liquid soap for handwashing. Been loving it so far, you will too!

Get Protection All Day with Hygiene 24

It's so nice to know that there are a good number of products in the market that have been thought of quite well. The pandemic has taught us to be extra careful. Knowing that a single germ, bacteria or virus could spell us getting sick and cause us time, hard earned money, or even our lives, we owe it to our family to take precautions cleaning ourselves, and surfaces at home.

Products like Hygiene 24 make it possible to have an extra layer of protection aside from you doing the regular hand wash. They have hand sanitizers and waterless hand scrubs that would be able to not only thoroughly clean, but fight against harmful germs, provide all day protection, moisturize your skin and handy to carry around. It comes in different volumes like 60ml, 500ml bottles and 4-liter containers. 

This is the handy work of Hygiene Science. This is distributed in the country by New Marketlink Pharmaceutical Corporation. Available in leading drugstores and medical supply networks nationwide!

Keep Yourselves Protected with Unilever Hygiene 101 Kit on Shopee

Today, more than ever is a moment that we should reflect on things. Just recently, they announced 9,595 individuals have been declared COVID-19 positive. That's a scary number and it shouldn't be taken lightly. I've been an advocate of grooming, especially for men, of which some have clearly no idea what to do with products that are tailored fit for us. Aside from that, I'm sure everyone is in a hurry to make sure that their surroundings are clean, and I'm so glad companies like UNILEVER is making sure their products are now more accessible to consumers. 

This March 27-29, they are having a HYGIENE 101 sale on popular shopping app Shopee. Hygiene products from the official UNILEVER store will have up to 50% OFF regular price and several discount bundles will be done so you can get more for the price you pay for it. Aside from that, they will also give away free gifts and give away discount vouchers exclusive on this store (https://shopee.ph/unilever_personalcare).

Every lovers favorite toothpaste Closeup Cool Mint comes in a value twin pack taking 50% OFF on the second tube's price. I like this because it's sharp and minty, plus it makes teeth shiny. It's also anti cavity and anti bacterial, it would be good if you're breathing fresh too during these times when we're often masked up all day.  (https://shp.ee/r72wkevhttps://shp.ee/r72wkev)

I've used the new Lifebuoy products recently, and I can't get it out of my head. The fragrance is just amazing, not to mention how it rids of bacteria. Washing hands, and the body, is essential especially in this weird year. So make sure you don't run out of soap during these days, I'd like to panic but since this is readily available on Shopee, I won't have to. You can see it here https://shp.ee/ku7zndb. If you think the price is steep for the hand wash, don't even think so because a little of it goes a long way. I've had it in our home for several months now because I saw how cost effective each bottle is.https://shp.ee/r72wkevhttps://shp.ee/r72wkev

Cif on the other hand can take care of different surfaces. If you are cleaning your sofa, your bed, different kinds of material, Cif can take care of that. You can get it from here https://shp.ee/t4az3ft and it will be a cinch to clean those areas you don't know how to start with.

I always clean the bathroom and without these two, it would be so tough to do it. It doesn't make the floor sandy, nor does it leave chemical marks on the tiles. This makes it easy to clean up, I usually just initially clean with a scrub, then put these on the tiles and surfaces, then leave it for a few minutes. I wash it again and scrub some more, then it will make everything clean. I also make sure I wipe things dry because being wet is the best friend of germs, this helps me get rid of them. Go get them here and make sure you use voucher codes okay? Check here https://shp.ee/nvpq2rt

Surf has always been my go to washing machine detergent and fabric conditioner. It's not expensive either and they have it in bigger packs. Plus it smells nice and minty even if I have to hang clothes in not so sunny parts of my garage. You can get the fabric conditioner here https://shp.ee/g9bw9x9

If you've got a bit of stains in what you are cleaning, go for Breeze as it gets rid of that and bacteria too. I always want to have that bacteria removing feature because you can't really be too sure these days. People perspire a lot too because of summer so it would be really best for that.  You can get Breeze here https://shp.ee/jgztjdb

If you would like a discount on these items, use the code UNIHYGIENE101 so you can get a lot off for purchases more than Php 1,199 (minimum). Other than that, there's always free shipping and lots of discounts in app that you can use so you get delivery fees waived if you plan to make your hygiene measures a reality today. Download the Shopee app too because most discounts happen there. It's available on the App Store and Google Play, go get them tiger!

Sanicare Mark PASCO in Three Island Groups

It's almost Christmas and I'm sure by this time, you've seen some products on the shelves that you don't know how it was made or where it came from. If you've seen Sanicare on the Bathroom Tissue, Baby Wipes and Paper Towel isle, then those actually come from SCPA (Sanitary Care Products Asia, Inc.). This year was tough for all of us including the employees of the said company, but they realized it was very important for them to still push through with their annual Christmas party so they can share blessings with their employees, and their families especially through these tough times. 

Instead of the usual physical events, they did it online for the safety of everyone. During the event, they got local recording artist, record producer and DJ Silverfilter to write an original song for the company these holidays called "PASCO". In it, they featured their  own products, a God centric theme as thanks to the creator. They held a music video competition and used this to showcase Filipino culture and hope for the communities they serve. 

SCPA Luzon:

SCPA Visayas:

SCPA Mindanao:

As you can see, they made a lot of effort in making these videos to showcase individual talent, their workplace, and regional fare. They also made these while observing health protocols which they also employ in their offices and plants. It's such a nice thing to do, not just to entertain their employees, but to see a sense of normalcy which soon, we hope to have in the whole country. 

Merry Christmas!

RedDoorz is Hygiene Pass Certified

I just got off the event of RedDoorz as they just announced that most of their properties are officially certified by Hygiene Pass, the new clean promise for Filipino travelers. It was attended by Miguel Capistrano III the RedDoorz Philippines Country Manager, Dr. Renzo Guinto their Hygiene Pass Public Health Consultant and Kean Cipriano, an actor, musician, songwriter, and RedDoorz Hygiene Pass Advocate.

RedDoorz has been in the Philippines since 2018 and with standardized service guarantees in the whole of Asia, they provide really affordable stays in hotels, homes, with the assurance you get what you pay for. They have amenity kits, air conditioners, 24/7 service, water heater, wifi, TV and mineral water. The Philippines is the second biggest market of RedDoorz next to Singapore who has been doing this for years. Unfortunately now, there has been a deep decline in hotel stays and a slump has been felt during the pandemic. They made sure to study what is happening and found out a few matters to get things back to normal. Hygiene for example should be a priority, and this is how they got Hygiene Pass to certify their properties. This means they follow WHO and DOT protocols and public safety measures. They want to make sure rooms are clean and sanitized, their people are tested, implement the measures for all their renters, and put that the certification so guests are assured to stay safe. With it, they got the Hygiene Pass certified hotels available on the app.  They have worked with Dr. Renzo Guinto as their consultant.

Dr. Renzo Guinto says "This pandemic made us realize how public health is so important. You usually see doctors for curative purposes and not prevention, this is my role and we want to make sure that people go to the hospital when they need to. Now hospitality establishments are now into health, more than ever before. We help train assessors so properties across the country would check these properties and assert if they abide by the rules and standards of the company. Having been a customer of RedDoorz, I personally saw how the standards are implemented in the real world. Hygiene Pass gives a positive signal for travelers, so they get assured and guarantee that the place they are taking refuge has passed standards. Lobbies have thermometers, a safe place in the middle of the pandemic. This means they are not just a hotel business. We want to protect our customers, we want to protect our employees, we do our homework to comply as we continue to deal with the virus. The holidays are meant for reunions, we have to sacrifice a little not to see physically, stay safe at home."

 Mr. Capistrano says "We are very excited to note that since we launched the campaign, our safety is our priority, in terms of the business, all hotels that have it have improved visibility, increase in traffic and demand. More than 10% increase and is still increasing every year. I believe it should always be the priority, with or without the virus. Everyone stays in them so it should be really sanitized."  

Kean Cipriano says "Happy to be here to hangout with you guys, still alive and my family is safe. To be honest, it's really different to do this inside our homes, the pandemic is really hard because of the different landscape. I am optimistic that 2021 will be different and hopefully we can learn from the procedures and things we are implementing in Hygiene Pass. I actually take care of my kids, we don't have help, I take them on trips and at work even for gigs and meetings. When I stayed in a RedDoorz property, I made sure my family is safe, it's like when you stay in one, you'll be familiar with any RedDoorz property. For me, this campaign is just something to be thankful for. We are all paranoid for my kids and myself, I don't go out much but in this time, we can't rely on someone else's honesty and it's all about integrity, a campaign where RedDoorz make sure we're going to be safe is something that is huge especially for me who's a big family man. It really matters, before, it was so different. I go out of my car and spill a bottle or more of alcohol sometimes but we have to look out for each other, this is what Hygiene Pass is, a clean promise and I will have to trust them that they are cleaning the properties not just for me but my whole family. Touring is what I do for a living and it was gone because of this pandemic, so I always have to make sure where I stay is safe, affordable and practical. When you see in social media that you've got a blue check, it's different, because in this case, there is a concern by the brand, you have assurance that even the people who work in the place are safe. This is a good step, this campaign will have a domino effect to other properties so we would be mindful, make sure our people are safe. This will help a lot of people. Happy holidays!"

 

Now go download the official RedDoorz app and see what properties are listed with the Hygiene Pass, make sure the place you are going to and staying in is a safe place, just look for the Hygiene Pass seal and be assured it's okay because they got it taken cared of.

 

Sanicare: Never Compromise Hygiene

I've been a stalwart of standard hygiene and grooming for men and with the products available in the market, I sit and wonder if it is worth it to use products that are a little off tangent? I mean outside the norm of what we usually use because of name recall? Be it as it may, we know we have several things in our homes that qualify for that category. This particular time it had me thinking, I might have been doing it wrong the whole time. My mistake was just buying off what was cheap and economical, rather than knowing about the harmful stuff I could have been experiencing in my own home. I just had to remind myself, that I think that's really scary.

Do you have kids in your house? I don't, but I generally care for the sons and daughters of my relatives that I become instant baby sitter when they visit me at home. I'm quite handy and can change diapers when I need to. The real test was not to get each of them sick, especially the part where we have to take care of their skin. It's a chore to find that perfect diaper if it's a hot day and you want to just keep them hygienic.

The last thing you would want to end up with is rashes and skin irritations that would immediately make you want to go to the doctor because you didn't know. You plan ahead and need to know what's light, breathable and  can be conveniently stored in baby bags, to keep them dry without going overboard on the budget. Sanicare was good, I'm thinking people are only buying the popular ones because of name recall. This one made my nephews and nieces happy, that's good.

My Mom and Dad always had a stash of Cotton Balls lying around because we know how nicks, bruises and bumps do to diabetic people. It's quite a chore for them to heal because of their condition, aside from that I have day and night creams that I also apply on my face (secretly) so it gets the moisture it needs, but I don't use my bear hands for that because having cotton balls is the hygienic way to do it. What surprised me the most is that these things are available in different sizes with Sanicare, I use the jumbo ones because I don't want to feel icky before I sleep. My Mom and Dad uses the small ones as it proves mighty useful in nooks and crannies. They also have it when they're having manicures and pedicures as it fits snug in between toes. It could prove very good too with babies because it could cover a huge area. We have to remember though that having 100% soft and pure cotton is a must, it wouldn't feel right if you get something synthetic. Aside from the danger of germs you could get some nasty reaction with chemicals that might be in those things, we don't want to gamble.

I had the notion that wet wipes were for babies so I didn't bother to use them regularly nor stock any of it at home. I usually just ask friends who have em at times, being a cheapo had its perks. Now I haven't been able to really know how convenient it is to have one all the time because I'm not a germ freak, but do you know how dirty things are today and how many germs, bacteria are in everyday items like your phones? Mind you, it could actually make you sick. It's a fact and if you're not careful, you could end up in a hospital, waste thousands of pesos paying for a medical bill that could have been prevented by wiping it off with an anti bacterial wipe like this one from Sanicare. This is Sanicare's Cleansing Wipes.

I like this the most as I've been using it for a week. It's textured so if you're wiping off something like an oily body part, you not only get to clean it up, you also get needed moisturizer which keeps your skin hydrated no matter what time of the day.

The technology in packaging is impressive nowadays that you can simply stick everything back and close it up. No spills, no contamination, plus would you believe... it's got Aloe Vera and Vitamin E.

The formulation would be okay for adults and kids, but for babies it should be this instead!

Sanicare Baby Wipes have the same anti bacterial effect (which you really need) plus it's actually alcohol and paraben free (as that could cause problems with soft babies skin). Parabens are basically preservatives that are found in most cosmetic products, although there are still no claims if it does pose health risks, companies have begun removing them as it is being also absorbed in the skin as test in male subjects have also been done. It's a good thing we don't have to worry about it anymore as there are still studies being made on the matter, and Sanicare doesn't have that already.

The packaging is also kept safe by the technology they employed on it. Now you don't have to worry as long as it's shut and stuck neatly in place.

For those who want it handy, they also have Sanicare Multipurpose Tissues. Since it's a small pack, it can easily fit in your gym bags, purses, cases, and does the job of your usual tissue papers. It felt a bit on the dry side so you'll probably be able to use this to wipe wet surfaces with ease as it could absorb quite nicely even if it is that small.

Now I know a lot of guys who own cars and need this 24/7. Sanicare Facial Tissues are available as refillable boxes.You can buy the refill in places where you get this as well and all you have to do is open the flap on the sides and put it in. Just make sure you've got the slit on top opened before you do so. Dirt on your dashboard, spilled food and drinks from a regular drive through stop you made in Jollibee? That's not going to be good unless you have the Sanicare Facial Tissue handy. 

Aside from that, your regular sniffs, the dirt and pollution that's going to your face, this can help a lot. It's so soft and smooth, and won't irritate your skin even if you're rubbing it a bit hard on your face (I actually did). It picked up dirt quite easy and also absorbs quite nicely. Thin as it looks, it's got enough ply to make it useful for everyday use.

At 140 pulls, this could actually save me a lot instead of buying those other ones that are cheap, but totally rough on the skin. I was wrong to do that and I'm probably going to correct it now that I know the difference. Aside from the environmental gain we get from using refillable facial tissues, these boxes are super nice because it resembles wooden boxes and stone, depending on the design you prefer to buy. That's what you call options, a good thing in terms of changing interiors and fashion sense among men of our age, younger or older. It's like a sensible choice.

Sanicare also has Sanicare Premium Hygienic Facial Tissues. What caught my eye was the term "Virgin Pulp" that tells me it's fiber is from trees that have been cut fresh from a forest, where the process doesn't need de-inking like when the process is from recycled paper. Their procedure calls for real trees that comes from farms - that grows fast, replanted so you only get new pulp in each cycle. If you think about it, that would cost a lot but it would mean you'll get less carbon footprint as the process is healthy. You get something that's not processed in harmful chemicals, you get what you deserve. I love how white and soft it turned out to be and I am quite content with the way they get the material from certified farms, it gives me peace of mind that I won't get sick because of what the paper has gone through. I mean, would you even gamble your health? How about your baby?

Which takes me to our next point, I love how Sanicare also came out with these Sanicare Large Cotton Buds. Did you know that doctors usually don't suggest you poke your ear that far with a cotton swab? It's because it could cause ear infection, something that we don't want to happen especially for babies. Though it is quite often for Asians to actually have dry ears, we still shouldn't do things that doctors won't advise. It makes sense though, and we know we should only clean it just on the parts where it's safe. We don't want complications and this would surely be the perfect thing to prevent you from going overboard especially for babies that have sensitive skin.

If you are a person who prefer to be detailed, pick up miniscule dirt along hard to reach areas of the ears or use things like medicines, creams without using your hands, Sanicare has Mini Cotton buds that could fit the bill. Make sure though you don't stick it anywhere that the doctor says it shouldn't (I have reminded you earlier!). Better be safe than sorry!

I made a mistake of making grocery shopping decisions by getting hygiene products just because they're cheap. I'm glad to know that there are a lot of other options I should have considered, because Sanicare isn't that expensive, they are actually in the middle range and everyone knows... quality really matters. I'm sorry I learned the hard way, but I'm glad I got to know Sanicare a little more. I'm happy to know what I have achieved in this small article. 

I learned to never compromise when it's about hygiene.