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e.Styudante Delivers Another Batch of XO Laptops

December 2011, Procter and Gamble launched the e.Studyante program in partnership with Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) and Synergeia Foundation that aims to provide kids from selected schools with an XO Laptop from the One Laptop per Child (OLPC) Association.A laptop that is rugged, low power and specially designed to make learning more engaging and more fun for students. The launching was held at Manuel L. Quezon Elementary School and students of the said school was the first one to use the XO laptop.

Four months after the launch, another batch of laptops was given and was received by the Manila city government and the public school’s officials. A total of 340 laptops along with storage cabinet were delivered at Manuel L. Quezon Elementary School last March 1, 2012.

Help P&G’s goal of giving 1,000,000 laptops buy buying the P&G promo packs. Participating brands are Safeguard, Tide, Pampers, Downy, Ariel, Pantene, Head & Shoulders, Joy, Rejoice, Whisper, Olay, Gillette, Vicks and Ambi-Pur.

Manny Pacquiao says NO to Mining. When will you?

This one of the video that made me respect Manny Pacquio.. sure he is the world’s most celebrated boxer (next to Ali).. but I am not a boxing fan.. sure he is a congressman, but I detest politicians.. and then he said No to RH bill a few months ago..

but when I saw this video.. he just became my hero. He is a man who has principle and to give a stand to an issue as controversial as this, makes me a Pacman fan.

Well aside from the boxing champ, more than 5.2 million of Filipinos said NO TO MINING IN PALAWAN. When will you?

Join the battle cry and make your voices heard—loud and clear—in support of a national rally to protect our environment. Spread the word and play a key role in the evolution of consciousness of our people by urging more Filipinos to say NO to MINING in Palawan and other fragile island ecosystems.

Let’s own the battle and help in reaching the target of 10M signature by Easter Sunday, April 8, 2012. We have to make a stand and deliver a strong message to our government. NO TO MINNING IN PALAWAN!

(more mining related articles coming soon)

Physiogel Hypoallergenic Naturally

I first heard of this Physiogel last May when we toured the GSK plant in Cainta. Didn’t give it much thought about the product, in fact it has been sitting on our counter sink until, well, until I have learned (through my sister) the benefits of using Physiogel.

Last Thursday was Physiogel brand campaign launch at White Space, Makati, had to ask my sister to attend in behalf of me since my 2nd boy and my youngest both have fever. Good thing she was willing to do so. When she got home, she was excited telling me about the benefits of using Physiogel and all that there is in the brand. Good thing she took a lot of photos of teh presentation during the event so I can share it to you what she learned: (OK let’s all learn together, shall we?)

Dr Bernadette B. Arcilla, Dermatology Medical Affairs Director of Stiefel (a GSK Company) gave a short presentation about skin, skin care and of course Physiogel products.

Skin Care is NOT pampering. It is a basic part of Self care basic hygiene and maintaining the skin barrier.

The SKIN is the largest organ in the body. It acts as barrier, protecting the body from harsh external conditions.

The EPIDERMIS is the outer layer of the skin, average in thickness about the width of a sharp pencil (<1 mm). Role is to trap the moisture and prevent dry skin.

Internal Causes of DRY SKIN are :

genetics
Aging
Hormonal Changes
Systemic Diseases

External Causes of Dry Skin are:

Chemical Solvents (soaps and detergents, alcohol preparation)
Environmental (air conditioning, low humidity/dry weather, wind and sun exposure)
Lifestyle (smoking, alcohol, stress)
Others (Physical trauma, Drug Side Effects)

What Happens with a defective skin barrier?

may cause itch
Increased allergen exposure
Increased penetration of irritants
Persistent dry skin cycle
Increase water loss

Management of BARRIER DEFECT is to apply a cream or lotion similar to skin lipids.
Benefits of moisturizers: Repair of the skin barrier

Restore skin lipids
Regulate water and Ph Balance
Reduce itch and redness
repel allergens and irritants

Dry Skin Management:

Identify and address any contributing factors
Gentle Cleansing Routine Proper Use of Moisturizers
- reduce bathing time
- use lukewarm water
- use a soap free cleanser
Proper Use of Moisturizer

Conventional Moisturizers may only temporarily replace skin moisture without repairing the lipid layers of damaged skin.
Soap Free Cleanser: No colorants, mild surfactant, non greasy, non comedogenic, pH similar to skin.
CONCLUDING REMARKS: When we repair and restore the skin lipid barrier with Physiogel: