Beauty

Prioritize self-care and let your confidence shine from within

K-Beauty Week

A Little Glow, A Lot of Joy: K-Beauty Week 2026 in Manila

Joyful Wellness explores K-Beauty Week in Manila, a vibrant celebration of Korean skincare, makeup, and personal color that brings Seoul closer to home.
When Whitening Becomes a Health Risk

When Whitening Becomes a Health Risk

Fresh FDA advisories and recent research show that unauthorized whitening and rejuvenating products sold online in the Philippines can contain mercury, hide drug ingredients, and shift beauty-related health risks onto consumers with the least protection.
Beauty Biometrics

Beauty biometrics: What our skin needs every decade

Skin changes with every decade, but not in the same way. This feature explains, through Philippine and global evidence, how nutrition, hormones, pollution, and sun exposure reshape the skin from the 20s to later life.
Pooh and Piglet's Friendship

7 Wellness Lessons from Pooh and Piglet That Still Make Sense Today

Sometimes the simplest friendships reveal the deepest lessons about how to live well. The friendship of Pooh and Piglet offers surprisingly modern lessons about wellness. From nutrition and mental health to longevity and joy, their quiet wisdom reminds us that living well often begins with the simplest habits.
Unsafe beauty trends

Unsafe DIY Beauty Trends in the Philippines Are Becoming a Women’s Safety Issue

Doctors and regulators warn that viral DIY beauty treatments online, from fillers to chemical peels, are no longer harmless trends but growing safety concerns.
Weekend healthy breakfast

Weekends Well Spent: Small Rituals That Help Us Live Better

A good weekend can reset the body and mind. Discover simple ways to spend your weekends with purpose, joy, and wellbeing.
Healthy skin

Beauty Inequality: Who Gets “Healthy Skin” in the Philippines?

Dermatologist shortages, mercury-laced whitening products, and rising costs reveal how healthy skin in the Philippines may depend more on access than choice.
Sun damage

Sun Damage Without Summer: Why Filipinos Get UV Damage Year-Round

UV index levels in the Philippines regularly exceed safe thresholds, even outside summer. Dermatologists urge daily sun protection to prevent long-term skin damage.
Chinese New Year 2026 Ginseng

Chinese New Year 2026: Wellness in a Year of Fire, Balance, and Renewal

From cooling foods to Baduanjin exercises, discover how Chinese New Year 2026 inspires balance, longevity, and quiet wellness.
Beauty treatments

Valentine’s Day Beauty Surge: What Filipinos Should Know About Safe Cosmetic Treatments

As Valentine’s Day nears, clinics see more interest in cosmetic treatments. Dermatologists remind Filipinos to prioritize safety, evidence-based care, and well-being.
A Better You

Your Guide to a Healthier, Happier Life

A Better You is your personal roadmap to better health and lasting joy. Filled with expert insights, interactive assessments, and space to reflect and track your progress, it’s designed to guide you through every step of your wellness journey.

Whether you’re looking to build healthier habits, cultivate mindfulness, or simply document your progress, this journal empowers you to embrace vitality, longevity, and joy—one page at a time.