A Day of Pampering at INOUE Health and Wellness Clinic

Here's the truth, I've never had any time for myself... I haven't had the "effort" to take care of my hair and skin lately. Problem is, my hair is thinning, and my skin hasn't been touched by anyone (not what you think) neither for cleaning. Sad I know, so I guess I needed this time for a little pampering. 

Good thing INOUE Health and Wellness Clinic sits right across GMA Network (Caswynn Building in Timog Avenue). I could literally walk there but it's raining a bit so I didn't. The place is new, relaxing, clean and super cozy. It felt like a spa rather than a super sterile hospital/clinic. It's my kind of vibe especially  when I want to relax. In a nutshell, this was all I asked for when I wanted a break from my stressful days, weeks, months and years.

Just like you, I knew I needed this. I had a few things I also wanted to address because my hair's crown part was thinning. I also had never had a serious facial aside from cleaning, so they recommended 2 things, the Hair Regeneration Therapy and the Facial Carbon Therapy. They have other kinds of services to address what you need and they talked to me lengthy about my concerns before they recommended procedures (thanks to Dr. Joey Sinchioco who's also on TikTok). I knew what I was getting into before I went there, and I have asked so many questions to pinpoint what I needed help with. Enhancing or improvement is something I'm open to, but these are all non invasive procedures, I'm so glad I did it at INOUE!

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The staff were very professional. The procedures were done in precious time because I got in and out of the clinic quite fast (than how much I expected). The Hair Regeneration Therapy was done with care. Although it needed needles,  I didn't really feel anything while they were doing it. The process involves putting in lab made stem cell. The way the do it is more efficient since they do it by putting in the same amount in an area (volume delivery). This makes stem cell work more efficiently. While they have it for other procedures for anti aging and other skin issues, this one is specifically formulated for hair. The efficiency is higher, and it helps me with my issues. 

To help brighten my skin, I also went with the Facial Carbon Therapy which involves heat. While it was being done, I didn't feel much of it (case to case basis) but have seen the effects right after the procedure. They utilize a machine called Hollywood Spectra which does laser peel so you could tone, address discolorations, dark spots, melasma, and I've seen the immediate effect (like a powder finish). For me, they did a spirulina mask to close pores and calm redness. My other friends who went here did Hy Ocean mask which is meant for hydration. If you're into brighter skin, I'd gladly recommend this procedure!

Other procedures they have in INOUE Health and Wellness Clinic include IV Drips. They have options like Prime Detox (for brightening), Vital Recovery (if you feel you are about to get sick), Serene Restore (for calming and sleep), Core Balance (which they recommended for partners) and Immune Defense (for vitamins). They also told me about Pure Radiance, Timeless Essence, Platinum Glow, Energy Boost, and Holistic Regeneration, all of which are cosmetically done depending on what you need. All you need to do is ask.

A day of pampering was certainly not on my schedules, but I needed it and got it at INOUE Health and Wellness Clinic. Thank you so much to the kind folks who accommodated me during their soft opening. They'll be doing a grand launch of it very soon, and I'll tell you more about it. Stay tuned! 

UNILAB and Mercury Drug Celebrate 80 Years of Quality and Care with ALAGANG SUKI FEST 2025

8 whole decades is a long time, and that's exactly how long UNILAB and Mercury Drug has been providing quality and care for Filipinos. To celebrate with a bang, they got some of the hottest acts and personalities in the country to headline their show entitled "Alagang Suki Fest 2025". People were just shocked how they were able to combine the Koolpals, Jolina Slaydangal, Robi Domingo, and artist Belle Mariano, world dance champs Legit Status, hot band Mayonnaise, pop prince Darren Espanto, chart topper Maki, Mr. Pure Energy Gary Valenciano, and the country's PPOP girl group BINI.

The venue was packed and they started the show with a few games with the audience to break the ice. 

Jolina was not just the momshie, but a generation that reminded us of the 90's, and how good it was til it lasted. Same with Robi who taught us how to take care of our tummies. Belle Mariano was the surprise of the evening, she was fun and had folks standing up, and went to the audience area because she really just wanted to have fun during her performance. She was really entertaining!

Belle really knew how to work the crowd, and she sang a few 80's and 90's hits, which really made us sing along with her. Her set was fun!

Legit Status showed us why they are world class. With jumps, tumbles and crump moves, we just watched knowing how difficult it is. That's passion personified.

Mayonnaise sang their hit songs, and thought to surprise us with JOPAY at the end of their set. Folks thought they wouldn't sing it but they did!

Darren and Maki really had the young ones mesmerized by their songs (and dance for Darren). Maki had a different sound, it appeals to a lot of folks. Though I haven't heard some of it, I am impressed. No wonder he's always in the mind of international acts who've heard his songs. He's really good! Darren on the other hand has performed his hits, and some of his newly released singles which were loved by many.

Highlight of the evening was Mr. Gary Valenciano, when folks thought it was going to be ballads, he comes completely bonkers with the Maneuvers. He didn't just wear the Mr. Pure Energy moniker, he became it. With high energy moves, songs, he got everyone off of their seats to dance and sing along with him. He brought us to church, he made us stars in our own seats, and that says a lot for a world class performer like him. Super love the evening because of that!

The nation's PPOP Girl Group, BINI made the crowd crazy. With their hit songs, and surprise number in the end, we were all just thankful how our dreams came true courtesy of UNILAB and Mercury Drug Corporation. Thank you for letting us be part of this wonderful celebration of your 80 years. Here's to more in the next few years because I'm sure you'll try an even bigger one right?!

If you want to watch the concert, head on to my TikTok account @kumagcow because I've managed to take videos of it in several parts. 

Thank you for the quality, for the care and the love you bring for Filipinos!

Facial Care Centre Aims To Get You "Skin You Deserve"

While the industry is still aiming for experience, facial care centre has been at it for 43 years. They've been really taking care of their clients skin that long and this year, they're committing to even better things with their thrust on giving you the "Skin You Deserve". This means planning ahead, making it a sustainable one, doing it long term using their expertise so you would have something tailored, unique to every client that walks through their doors.

They have Ara Davao to represent them saying "At facial care centre, my skin journey was built on trust and expert care. This was where I had a genuine connection with them. They listen and I feel really taken cared of when I visit their clinic. I've experienced results and seen some other clients say the same on socials. They are experts in their field and have a lot less experiments when getting treatments."

Ara also fancies the Oxygen Cell Renewal Therapy and LaserLight which she's done for anti ageing and hair removal. She also does facials plus things to rid of fine lines, pigmentation, acne too. Facial Care Centre also has Exoderm that uses exosome tech and micro needling for skin issues that are also closely monitored by experts so you get the skin you deserve. 

If you want to experience it too, head on to facial care centre branches or get in touch with them via their social channels. They're very eager to help!