When it comes to beauty routine, snail slime does not readily come to mind. For Korean women however who are considered the “Olympians” of skin care, it holds one of the biggest beauty secrets ever discovered. Filipinas now have a chance to try it for themselves through Farmstay snail products.

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The Discovery of Snail Slime

Studies show that snail slime contains a perfect balance of proteins, hyaluronic acid and antioxidants which offer a number of benefits including the stimulation of the production of elastin and collagen. While elastin is considered the “rubber band” of the skin with its ability to make skin “snap back” to its original shape after being stretched or contracted, collagen is a protein that keeps the skin strong and firm. The power of snail slime was accidentally discovered when Chilean farmers who were exporting snails to restaurants in Europe noticed that their hands became extremely soft while injuries and cuts on the skin quickly healed without becoming infected.

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The Company Behind Farmstay in the Philippines

McDell Healthcare Products, Inc. is the exclusive importer and distributor of Farmstay products from Korea. It is a Filipino-owned company engaged in the manufacture, import, marketing, and distribution of beauty, health and wellness products. It is the company’s goal to bring Korea’s technical advances in skincare within reach of Filipinos. Korean cosmetic products have noticeably risen to the forefront of the international beauty scene, making the country a mecca in Asia for beauty innovation. This is evidenced by the fact most Koreans can boast of flawless complexion that defy aging.

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Farmstay Brand Ambassador

The introduction of  new products requires a visual representation of its offered benefits. Farmstay has tapped dentistry student Lisette Lim Bendicion as its brand ambassador. She represents many young professional Filipinas who are career-driven but continue to put premium on taking care of themselves.

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The Farmstay Promise

The people behind Farmstay in the Philippines are confident that they have brought in products that can help Filipinas bring out the better version of themselves as they continue to pursue their personal passion in life. McDell Marketing Manager Nancy Pereyras notes that Filipinas are naturally beautiful but can benefit from skincare products that help reduce the harmful effects of the daily stresses of life including environmental factors. It is notable that Farmstay products are made of natural ingredients and come in a light smell. It has to be remembered though that the main ingredient is snail slime which is safely harvested without harming the snails.

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Farmstay Party

I had the opportunity to be introduced to Farmstay through a party held to launch the brand and the products. It was fittingly held at Blue Water Day Spa where members of the media were treated to a relaxing foot reflexology and massage session. The Farmstay Party was just a preview of better things to come when it comes to taking better care of ourselves.

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Farmstay Products

Farmstay offers a wide arrange of snail slime products to prevent and repair wrinkles; make the skin firm, flexible, and plump; tighten pores; hydrate skin; and heal inflamed, irritated or damaged skin. Some of these are the Snail Repair Cream, Whitening Water Cream, Pure Cleansing Foam, Whitening Peeling Gel, Anti-Aging Toner, Anti-Aging Emulsion, Wrinkle Lifting Essence, Anti-Wrinkle Essence, Eye Cream, Whitening Ample for Dark Spots, Face Masks, Moisture Soothing Gel, Hand Creams, Sunblock Cream, BB Cream, CC Cream, and Cover Powder. All these products can be used in following the much touted 10-Step Korean skincare routine which essentially boils down to the truth that extraordinary results require extraordinary efforts.

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My Say

I have to admit that I am not a quick believer in any product that purports to offer beauty quick fixes. In my age, I am wise enough to know that nothing substantial comes out of instant remedies. Good skin is a result of consistent care and the use of the right products. The latter is sometimes a trial and error thing and can only be truly determined by actual use and corresponding results. I went home from the Farmstay Party with some products to try and have been using them since. So far, I have encouraging results and will get to talk more about specific products in future posts.

Farmstay products are available in McDell’s Showroom in Cubao, Quezon City, through its website www.mcdellbeauty.com, and in various retailers like Lazada, Beautymnl, and Zalora. For more information, visit their website or follow them on their official social media account FarmstayPHL.