Innholdsfortegnelse for July 2021 i Lifestyle Asia

I firmly believe that no matter how beautiful your face and skin are, how toned your body is, or how healthy your organs are, it boils down to the state of your mind. Your face, your skin, your body and your organs get affected if you are stressed, or not in a good mental state. This is the reality of it all. We live in a world that is more stressful than ever. We cannot deny the fact that the world is crueler. That said, self-love and self-care are the new buzzwords. The focus on self has become more crucial to survive and thrive. Rightly so, we should take care of, or must I say, love ourselves in however way we want: from the way we look, how we eat,…

Since its opening in 2018, The Fat Seed Café + Roastery earned a warm reception for its vibrant interiors, extensive menu appealing to different tastebuds, and creative take on coffee shops. With a name coming from the idea of a seed planted in well-nourished soil, they are committed to their mission of bringing people together. “When you're trying to create a lifestyle coffee shop, you have to have everything where you can see from start to finish,” founder and owner Bryant Dee explains. The store has to have life that no matter the background or purpose of visiting, customers will leave with a smile on their faces. “I want them to feel welcome… [the café] is kind of like a common ground for everyone.” OUTPOUR OF ART Having worked in…

Juana Yupangco and her husband Rick decided to go on a plant-based diet four years ago. “The family did it to support him as he had high cholesterol. Going on a plant-based diet is the best way to keep it in check,” she shares. Living with a mind for health and wellness, a trait that Yupangco got from her parents, is what pushed her to launch Mesa ni Misis in 2017. The organization, according to its website, promotes the benefits of local vegetables by creating delicious, affordable recipes for the family. “We believe that food can heal, and good health is affordable, making use of vegetables that are available in local markets,” Yupangco says. However, there are many misconceptions that surround the concept of plant-based eating, which Yupangco is happy…

LA PRAIRE PURE GOLD COLLECTION Gold This brand never fails to amaze me with its new innovative ingredients. Now, it’s Gold. La Prairie has developed a new and exclusive Pure Gold Diffusion System designed to provide immediate radiance. The Pure Gold Diffusion System works in a three-peak action sequence. Upon application, they immediately penetrate the skin and initiate nourishment and revitalization. Finally, a steady release of the replenishing active ingredients attached to submicron gold particles completes the sequence. Once released, they penetrate into the skin in a delayed infusion. This is to ensure that optimal levels are maintained in the skin and further support long-term reconstruction. This product will provide immediate radiance, leaving skin enriched, revitalized, and replenished. MARIO BADESCU HYALURONIC DEW CREAM Hyaluronic acid They say that hyaluronic acid…

According to Kérastase, they have a “care-first philosophy.” “We work with the best hairdressers to provide to all women the ultimate solutions to care for their hair,” it reads on their company website. “At Kérastase, we believe there is not one single interpretation of beauty but an infinity. We enhance all types of beauty, cultures, visions... and of course, all types of hair.” Since the French luxury hair and scalp brand advocates for individuality, personalized hair care through diagnosis is done to understand each woman's individual needs. It has come up with lines that highlight rare and highly concentrated ingredients that sink deep into the fibers, healing the hair from the inside out. These Kérastase Rituals revolve around the majority of hair concerns: OLEO RELAX OIL This lightweight texturizing hair…

There are many reasons not to open a restaurant—in fact, any business with a physical location at all—during this time: the Covid-19 pandemic is still here, cases are still rising, variants quietly lurking, and the country is technically still in lockdown, which means people are at home, not out like they used to be. For Raintree Hospitality Group, however, the opportunities outweigh the challenges—at least for their newly-opened resto, Farmer's Table. “We saw a unique opportunity and took it,” says Anabella Wisniewski, chairman of the hospitality group. “It became more meaningful during the pandemic as we are able to help alleviate the plight of many struggling people through job creation and at the same time help lift the low morale of the community through a new and vibrant project.” Located…

Between looking good and feeling good, the latter is much more valuable. You can have a well-moisturized face, the body of a god, and skin tone to die for—and yet still carry a heavy heart. But when you feel at peace and if your life is filled with joy, beauty just emanates from you without even trying. The following individuals achieved this nirvana by making a few changes in their lives and having the conviction and consistency to stick to their decisions. The results are mesmerizing.…

Throughout the years, the concept of beauty has transformed to be inclusive. When Bianca Araneta Elizalde was still a commercial model, she recalls there was a distinct standard. From having straight, immaculate black hair, fair skin, a 24-inch waistline, to an extremely thin physique, beautiful women had to fit within these ideals. Fortunately, Elizalde says a lot has changed. “They're embracing different body types,” she explains. But beyond this acceptance, she perceives beauty from a self-care perspective. Wellness has become a manifestation of beauty—eating healthy translates to feeling good—something the former model and founder of The Wholesome Table strongly advocates. COMMITTED TO WELLNESS Elizalde’s journey to healthy eating began upon reading a book on nutrition. “They never taught nutrition in class,” she says. “You learn about the different food groups,…

Everyone has been in a contemplative mood since last year, and perfumers are no exception. And the question they’ve been posing when it comes to men’s fragrances of late is of how masculinity is defined in a socially-aware, and ever expressive world. Some of the answers, in the forms of these EDPs and EDTs, point to a variety of meanings. FRANCIS KURKDJIAN COLOGNE FORTE 2021 “Freshness is to perfume what water is to life on earth: essential,” says Francis Kurkdjian. It is this quality that the French perfumer harkens back as his maison unveils three new scents within the Cologne Forte collection: Aqua Universalis Cologne forte, Aqua Vitae Cologne forte, and Aqua Celestia Cologne forte. Freshness is the dominant theme of these new scents, driven mostly its fundamental ingredient of…

Beyond the majestic Chocolate Hills and the abundance of tarsiers in lush forests, Bohol is home to marvelous destinations that make it worth visiting again and again. From the luxurious hotel resorts, diving sites, to the bars and restaurants offering dishes with creative takes on local flavors, the island of Panglao is the destination of those desiring an unforgettable escape away from the bustle of city life. FINDING SERENITY Alona Beach in Panglao is a crowd favorite for its white sand, stunning reefs, azure blue waters, and rocky cliffs. Home to many hotels and restaurants, the beach offers a delightful experience. It is a well-known scuba-diving and snorkeling spot but because it sits near a “house” reef, tourists can witness marine life even without diving equipment. Starting with the largest…

Years ago, Sara Black was a full-time photographer, working in a starkly different industry filled with celebrities and cameras. Today, she finds herself living a decidedly slower, more contemplative life as a meditation and energy coach. “I can’t really identify one monumental shift, it really happened gradually over time,” Black admits. A couple of health scares—breast cancer, which turned out benign, and a multiple hip fracture from triathlon training—allowed her to realize that she was living a life in disharmony and imbalance. “And that provoked me to go seeking for peace, true joy and a deeper experience of love.” GUIDE FROM BEYOND That search led her to Rishikesh, at the foothills of the Himalayas in Northern India, a year after her triathlon accident. Black frequented the city, considered to be…

As a fitness enthusiast, Isabelle Daza is known to engage in high-intensity workouts. Yet she knows these must be taken down a notch upon reaching motherhood. Since giving birth to sons Balthazar and Valentin with husband Adrien Semblat, she keeps her workout routine light and condensed. “I have to be thinking of my children,” she shares. From reaching her goal of walking 8,000 steps a day, doing lightweights, pilates, to postnatal yoga, she never stops keeping fit, even when it is a slow journey. What matters the most is she commits to it, all the while being hands-on with her family and work. NEW STAGE IN LIFE The life of the actress turned entrepreneur naturally changed when she became a parent. While she loves it, she admits it is a…