Miss Drei Journal

Melasma client pero nung chineck ko ang skincare routine… walang sunscreen. 😭

Kahit anong treatment gawin natin — laser, facial, or brightening treatments — kung wala kang sunscreen, babalik at babalik ang melasma.

Good news?
This is the easiest step to fix.

☀️ Sunscreen everyday
☀️ Reapply every 2–3 hours
☀️ Kahit nasa loob ng bahay

Trust the process… and follow the recommended skincare. 💛

📍Skinethics Aesthetic & Medical Clinic
Bacolod City

One thing that I really love here in Negros is the scenic view. 🌿

I love to travel, but honestly one thing that always stressed me before was going to the airport when I was still in Manila.
The traffic, the long drive… minsan mas nakakapagod pa yung byahe papunta sa airport kaysa sa flight mismo.

But here in Bacolod?
Need I say more. ✨

Relaxing views along the way and just about 15 minutes to the airport.

Simple things like this make me appreciate living here even more. 🙏

“Hindi lahat ng aesthetic treatment ay pwede sayo.”

Maraming nagme-message sa clinic asking for specific treatments, pero ang totoo — hindi lahat ng procedure bagay sa lahat ng tao.

Ito ang ilang dahilan kung bakit minsan hindi muna kami nagre-recommend ng treatment:

1️⃣ May underlying skin condition
Kung may active acne, infection, o skin inflammation, may mga treatments na kailangan ipagpaliban muna.

2️⃣ Hormonal or metabolic factors
Halimbawa, kung ang pangingitim ng skin ay related sa insulin resistance, hindi sapat ang whitening treatments lang.

3️⃣ Healing capacity ng skin
May mga procedures tulad ng lasers o peels na kailangan maganda ang healing response ng skin para safe gawin.

4️⃣ Medications or health conditions
May mga clients na umiinom ng certain medications o may health conditions na kailangan muna i-consider bago gawin ang treatment.

5️⃣ Wrong treatment for the concern
Minsan ang gusto ng client ay laser, pero ang mas bagay pala ay ibang procedure tulad ng skin repair or medical treatment.

Kaya sa aesthetic treatments, assessment muna bago procedure.

Mas importante ang safe at tamang treatment, hindi lang basta gawin kung ano ang uso.

Lumipat ako from Manila to Bacolod…
at hanggang ngayon tinatanong ko pa rin sarili ko… tama ba naging desisyon ko? 🥹

“Sa Manila…
ang bilis ng buhay.
Traffic, stress, trabaho, hustle araw-araw.

Pero nung lumipat ako sa Bacolod,
parang biglang nag slow down ang lahat.

Mas tahimik.
Mas simple ang buhay.
Mas may oras ka sa pamilya.

Pero hindi rin madali.

Mas maliit ang market.
Mas konti ang opportunities kumpara sa Manila.

So araw-araw tanong ko sa sarili ko…
worth it ba ang kapalit ng peace of mind?”

“At alam mo kung ano narealize ko?
Hindi lahat ng success nasa malaking city.”

“Minsan… nasa lugar lang kung saan mas masaya ang puso mo.”

“Kayo ba?
Manila life or province life?
Comment nyo nga 👇”

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Kung hindi ka nag su-sunscreen, sayang lahat ng skincare mo. 😱

Kahit mahal pa ang serum mo, kahit naka-glutathione ka pa, kahit nagpapafacial, laser, o whitening treatments ka pa — kung wala kang sunscreen protection, pwedeng bumalik ang dark spots, melasma, at mas mabilis tumanda ang balat mo.

Bakit?

☀️ UV rays ang isa sa pinakamalaking dahilan ng:
• premature skin aging
• wrinkles at fine lines
• dark spots at hyperpigmentation
• melasma flare-ups
• uneven skin tone

Even worse — kahit nasa loob ka ng bahay, may UVA rays pa rin na nakakapasok sa windows that can damage your skin.

Kaya tandaan mo ito:

The most important anti-aging skincare product is still SUNSCREEN.

✔️ Use broad spectrum sunscreen
✔️ At least SPF 30 or higher
✔️ Reapply every 2–3 hours

Kung gusto mong maging effective ang skincare routine mo — wag kalimutan ang sunscreen.

Follow Skinethics Aesthetic & Medical Clinic for real skincare tips, melasma treatments, dark spot solutions, and aesthetic education. ✨

Yes, kahit gaano ka pa kalinis… pwede pa rin umitim ang kili-kili mo.

Reason #1: Chronic irritation

Kapag lagi mong kinikiskis ang kili-kili — from deodorant, tight clothes, or frequent shaving — naiirita ang skin.

Ang response ng skin? Gumagawa siya ng more pigment. Kaya lalo siyang umiitim.

Reason #2: Wrong shaving habits

Kung dry shaving ka lang or luma na yung razor mo, nagkakaroon ng micro-cuts sa skin.

Hindi mo siya nakikita, pero nagca-cause siya ng inflammation at darkening.

Always shave with gel or cream and change your razor every 5–10 uses.

Reason #3: Internal factors

Minsan hindi lang skincare ang dahilan.

Kapag mataas ang sugar levels or may insulin resistance, puwedeng mag darken ang skin sa folds like neck, singit, and underarms.

SUMMARY

So remember — maitim na kili-kili is usually caused by irritation, shaving habits, and sometimes internal health factors.

If you want to know the safest way to brighten your underarms, follow Skinethics Aesthetic and Medical Clinic and comment “UA” para ma-share ko ang tamang treatment options.