- Skin Care Counselor

I have a 9 year old daughter who has an inborn pigmentation on her upper right cheek. It seems that it�s getting darker and darker over the years.

Is your product safe even for children her age? Which product would you recommend?

--Zabeth, Philippines

A. Dear Zabeth,

Godiva Natural Skin Care products are SAFE for children as young as 6 years old. We suggest you try Godiva Licorice Whitening Cream. SPOT APPLY twice daily on the pigmentation.

Godiva Licorice Whitening Cream contains glabridin from Licorice extract. It whitens by suppressing the formation of melanin, the pigment responsible for skin discoloration. Over time, the old layer of the pigmented skin is replaced by whiter, creamier skin.

However, since her pigmentation is inborn, we cannot assure you of the result. Take note that most pigmentation are aggravated by exposure to sunlight. We therefore recommend DAILY use of Godiva Green Tea Sunblock Cream SPF 15 PA++, not only on the pigmented part but all over the face.

Godiva Green Tea Sunblock Cream SPF 15 PA++ offers broad-spectrum protection, thus your child can get full protection from ALL harmful UV rays, plus the ability to resist sun damage with powerful, natural green tea antioxidants. It also has a high 8% zinc oxide (Z-block) content and 4% Octyl Methoxy Cinnamate (OMC).

Zinc oxide is nature�s original sunblock and the ONLY sunscreen that works throughout the UV spectrum. It is a safer and more effective alternative to chemical sunscreens.

Whatever the result, daily application of Godiva Green Tea Sunblock Cream will be the best beauty regimen she�ll appreciate forever.

Yours truly,

Skin Care Counselor

! Skin Care Tips

Be a Sleeping Beauty

Have people ever commented on how you look in the morning, saying you �woke up on the wrong side of the bed�? That�s because a poor night�s sleep has a tremendous effect on our appearance. Lack of sleep can make your skin looking dull, pasty or blotchy and oftentimes leave dark or puffy undereye circles.

Night creams and lotions can improve the condition of your skin while you sleep. But it�s still important to always get a good night�s sleep. The primary function of sleep is to help your body renew itself, and to repair damage caused by normal biochemical and physiological processes, which occur while you are awake.

If you are having trouble sleeping, here are a few tips for you to get your much-needed beauty sleep:

●  Smoking

Smoking just before bedtime can affect sleep patterns, as well as giving up smoking.

●  Alcohol and caffeine

Drinking too much can cause you to wake early or wake throughout the night. The same rule also applies with too much caffeine during the day.

●  Physical exercise

Vigorous activity late in the evening should be avoided as it can leave you with too much energy and keep you from falling asleep.

●  Outdoor noise

Noisy neighborhood cats? If noise keeps you awake all night, you might consider installing double windows or putting heavier curtains to block off sound.

Try these tips so you can manage a few blinks and get your beauty sleep. Along with your nighttime ritual of applying Godiva Natural Skin Care products, your skin would definitely look and feel better in the morning.

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