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Skin care for moms-in-waiting

You're on your way towards experiencing the joys of motherhood. You're excited -- even nervous -- during this significant moment in your life.

A lot of changes in the skin often occur during pregnancy, which is due to heightened levels of estrogen and hormones that stimulate melaconytes. This is but natural for every woman undergoing pregnancy. To take care of your skin during this time, you must make sure that the skin care products you use are safe for pregnant women.

The good news is, all GODIVA skin care products are generally safe to use by pregnant and lactating mothers. Godiva Licorice Skin Whiteners can help minimize skin discolorations usually experienced during this time, especially on the neck and face.

Oftentimes, skin blotches are further aggravated by exposure to sunlight. A daily coating of Godiva Green Tea Sunblock Cream SPF 25+ before stepping out in the sun can help minimize discoloration. Godiva Licorice Anti-Blemish Cream, on the other hand, can help control possible acne problems. It is still always wise, of course, to consult your gynecologist first before wearing any skin care product to assure that you're totally safe.

For great-looking skin during pregnancy, simply follow the Pregnancy Skin Care Regimen.

One skin condition also related to pregnancy is melasma. Often called the mask of pregnancy, it occurs during pregnancy and around the menopause period. Many parts of a woman's body can develop blotches especially around the nipples, genital area, inner thighs and underarms. Most distressing for many are patches of dark spots on the forehead, cheeks and upper lips.

Melasma appears to worsen with sun exposure. That's why it's important that sunblock be applied daily.

These dark patches usually fade 3 to 6 months after delivery. To help bring your skin back to its normal color, just follow the Melasma Minimizer Regimen.

ý In the News

First GODIVA SKIN STATION now open!

June 19 marked the opening of the first-ever Skin Station of Godiva Inc. at the SM City Fairview Annex, Quezon City, Philippines. It is the first of a chain of facial and body care stations nationwide.

Heading the ribbon-cutting ceremony were Godiva Inc. owners Fred Reyes (first from left) and Carleen Reyes (fourth from left). Gracing the occasion was local singer and showbiz personality Danica Sotto (third from left), as well as renowned plastic surgeon Dr. Rene Valerio (second from left). The media, as well as business partners and friends of Godiva Inc., were likewise present during the event.

The Godiva Skin Station provides cozy and relaxing private cubicles exclusively intended for facial and body care services for its deserving clientele. It offers facial and body treatments for skin whitening, rejuvenating, anti-blemish, and firming given by professional therapists.

Distinctive European facial techniques are employed in the treatments, which have been proven effective and safe in addressing various skin care concerns and requirements. Medical consultants are present 7 days a week for free consultation on various treatment procedures. Moreover, one of the latest non-surgical age erasers, the Diamond Peel, is available to help customers achieve increased firmness, more even skin tone, minimized pores, reduced pigment marks and scars and minimized appearance of stretch marks.

An array of state-of-the art equipment are also available for safe and effective treatments that require specialized procedures such as non-surgical face, neck and bust lifts, electrocauterization for warts and syringoma, and laser hair removal.

For news and feature articles on the newly-opened Godiva Skin Station, click on the following links:

The Manila Times, July 1, 2004

The Manila Bulletin, June 2004

The Freeman, June 21, 2004

More news links available on our succeeding issues!

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