DARK UNDERARMS
New underarm whitening regimen!
Dark underarms occur for many reasons. Excessive shaving, plucking and ingredients
like fragrance and alcohol in deodorants are usually the culprits. Other reasons
are wearing rough textured clothing that causes friction, intake of oral contraceptives
with androgen-like substances and melasma.
This is the reason why Godiva LicoWhite Antiperspirant/Deodorant
is alcohol and fragrance-free. This mild formulation lessens skin irritation
without affecting the effectiveness of the product. It's ideal for those with
sensitive skin. It also contains Glabridin, a licorice extract that controls
the production of melanin, leading to whiter, fairer skin.
For best results, we recommend you follow the new Godiva LicoWhite Underarm
Whitening regimen as follows:
1. Before applying anything on your underarms, cleanse first with Godiva
LicoWhite Transparent Soap.
2. Apply GODIVA Licorice Whitening Cream
on underarms once every other day, preferably in the morning.
Why once every other day only? Because the new Godiva
LicoWhite Cream is now more potent and works faster so you don't
need to apply as often.
Then after 2 weeks when the skin shall have adjusted, once a day application
of Godiva LicoWhite cream can be done.
3. Then, roll on GODIVA Licorice Whitening Anti-
Perspirant / Deodorant before bedtime.
Yes, before bedtime. Recent research shows application before bedtime gives
maximum anti-perspirant protection. It takes time for anti-perspirant actives
to close the skin's pores.
4. For individuals with highly active lifestyles, such as those who are into
sports, travel, are often outdoors or have a tendency to sweat easily, roll
on Godiva Licorice Whitening Anti-Perspirant/Deodorant
before going outdoors in the morning, plus of course, before bedtime.
(Tip: The deo is to be applied on evenings and LicoWhite cream on mornings.)
FRECKLES
Freckles occur most often in people with fair skin. Freckles are localized deposits of melanin. Freckles can be lightened but usually not completely removed. Applying on a regular basis Godiva Licorice Whitening Cream and Godiva Green Tea Sunblock Cream (SPF 15) during day time and Godiva Fruit Acid at night can produce good results. This combination works better than using just one of the products. It is important that unnecessary sun exposure is avoided.
LARGE PORES
Is there any way to shrink large pores? Pores grow in size when they hold sebum and accumulate dead skin cells. Godiva Fruit Acid minimizes pore size through exfoliation. Avoiding sun exposure with the use of Godiva Green Tea Sunblock Cream SPF 15 will also help prevent pores from enlarging.
MELASMA/CHLOASMA
Melasma occurs during pregnancy or around the menopause period. It is also observed in women taking contraceptives. Many pars of the woman's body can develop blotches especially around the nipples, genitalia, inner thigh and underarm. Most distressing for many are patches of dark spots on forehead, cheeks and upper lips.
Melasma appears to worsen with sun exposure. It is therefore important that you apply Godiva Green Tea Sunblock Cream ( SPF 15) every morning. The Green Tea Cream gives you a matte , grease-free feeling so you can wear it even under your make-up.
These dark patches usually fade 3-6 months after delivery. To help bring your skin to normal color, apply twice daily Godiva Licorice Skin Whitening Cream to the face and underarm , and Godiva Licorice Skin Whitening Lotion to other body parts. They are safe even for pregnant and lactating mothers.
PREGNANCY AND SKIN CARE
All Godiva skin care products are generally safe for use by pregnant and lactating mothers. In fact, Godiva Licorice Skin Whiteners can help minimize skin discolorations usually experienced during this time, especially on the face and neck. Even stretch marks on the stomach can be evened out with Squalane Cool Anti-Stress Lotion. Oftentimes, skin discolorations are further aggravated by exposure to sunlight. A daily coating of Godiva Green Tea Sunblock Cream before going out can help minimize it. Godiva Fruit Acid Revitalizing Complex, on the other hand, can help control possible acne problems. It is still always wise, of course, to consult your doctor first to assure that you're totally safe.
SCARS
Scars due to acne, insect bites, chicken pox, measles and shallow wounds, can be embarrassing especially if you want to show some skin for a change. But this does not mean that you are destined to wallow in embarrassment and hide forever.
For years, perhaps, you have wished you could do something. Now, with Godiva products and your dedication combined, you can!
Simply cleanse with Godiva Licorice Transparent Whitening Soap and leave on the lather for about two minutes before rinsing well. To speed up the replacement of dark, scarred surface skin cells with normal, healthy ones, follow it with a spot application of Godiva Fruit Acid on your scars. After about 5 minutes, apply Godiva Licorice Whitening Lotion on the scarred areas to even out skin tone, thus, keeping it supple and moisturized. Do these three steps twice daily. And every morning, apply Godiva Green Tea Sunblock Cream on exposed areas to protect your skin from the sun which can darken scars.
Results will take place depending on the age and nature of your scars. Early treatment will give faster results. Some types of scars cannot be completely erased but an improvement of 40-60% in color and contour can be expected. With utmost dedication to the regimen, you will soon have every right to bare your skin.
STRETCH MARKS
It's estimated that between 75 and 90 percent of pregnant women develop stretch marks. These occur as a result of thinning and loss of elasticity in the dermis (the lower layer of the skin) and the tearing of the collagen bundles.
They usually develop on breasts, abdomen, hips and thighs, which are the areas that grow most rapidly during this time.
Stretch marks are also a common feature of adolescence in both boys and girls. Boys tend to get them on the back, buttocks and thighs and girls on the breasts, buttocks, thighs and occasionally the upper arms. The marks are associated with increased hormone production as well as excessive or quick weight gain.
If you do develop stretch marks, the skin will never return entirely to its former elasticity and the marks will not disappear completely. But they do fade to become almost translucent and much less visible by using Godiva Licorice Whitening Cream (for face, neck and underarms) and Lotion (for other body parts). Apply twice daily. To prevent or minimize appearance of stretch marks, apply Godiva Squalane Lotion during pregnancy.
SUN PROTECTION
We do not see visible damages right away, but years from now, what used to be flawless and immaculate becomes rough and freckled!
Using sunblock daily is a habit we should all acquire .The sun's damaging UV rays reach us whether we are out of the house or superficially protected indoors. Godiva Green Tea Sunblock Cream can be added to our regular skin care regimen. After washing with Godiva Green Tea Soap, apply Godiva Green Tea Sunblock Cream evenly on the face, neck & hands. With its green tea extract EGCG, which acts as a super-antioxidant, and Z-block, which effectively gives you a full spectrum protection, your sun-damaged skin can repair itself to some degree. And , of course, you also prevent further skin damage.
To speed up the repair process , you can add the application of Godiva Fruit Acid Revitalizing Complex twice a day (before Green Tea Sunblock Cream) to your regimen.
SUNBURN
After you have been in the sun for sometime, your skin becomes a little red. This is the skin's defense mechanism to warn you to get out of the sun immediately. Generally, this slight flush will fade within an hour after you go into the shade. The real sunburn will appear many hours later when your sun-exposed skin turns pink and tender, or worse, red and painful and blistered. After a few days, your skin will shed off the layer of dead skin cells.
To sooth sunburn, immediately apply cold compress for about 30 minutes. Then shower with cold water but do not use any kind of soap on sunburned areas. Apply Godiva Squalane Cool Lotion several times a day to relieve redness and help prevent skin peeling and formation of blisters. Godiva Squalane Cool Lotion contains, squalane, allantoin, triclosan and Vitamin E that work in synergy to reduce inflammation and heal sun damaged skin. It also prevents infection, especially when blisters start to form. If sunburn is severe, consult your doctor who may prescribe corticosteroids. Always protect your skin from the sun, not only until it has completely healed but as a matter of daily sun care habit. For your daily dose of sun protection, use Godiva Green Tea Sunblock Cream (SPF 15 without chemical sunscreens).
WARTS
It's very easy to catch the papilloma virus, the one responsible for these mole-like , flesh colored spots on the skin. Scratching and use of infected personal toiletries can spread the virus from person to person. Although there are a thousand ways of treating warts, almost all of them are painful and irritating, not to mention costly on your budget! Godiva Fruit Acid Revitalizing Complex, with its natural, time-released lactic & glycolic acids, works as an effective medication against warts . Even at its low dose of 5% AHA , Godiva's Time Release System boosts the efficacy of Godiva Fruit Acid four times more efficiently than ordinary AHA. Try spot application of Godiva Fruit Acid Revitalizing Complex every night. In a few weeks, you will begin to notice warts drying up and even falling off on their own! The younger the warts, the faster you will see the effect. Regular application of Godiva Fruit Acid will prevent recurrence of warts.
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