The vibrant Filipino wellness industry offers a treasure trove of products and practices rooted in natural ingredients, traditional remedies, and sustainability. From tropical skincare solutions to homegrown products upholding the highest international standards, this guide introduces the must-haves to help you stay radiant while embracing the best of Filipino wellness.
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PURE CULTURE: Wild Algae Glow Up Serum
Pure Culture is dedicated to offering natural, effective products blended with traditional wisdom and modern formulations. The Pure Culture Code stresses their commitment to sustainability and ethical practices, using local ingredients to create eco-friendly, cruelty-free skincare solutions with heat-inactivated probiotics. Notable among their products is the award-winning Wild Algae Glow Up Serum, a lightweight, potent product designed for combination-to-oily skin. With Vitamin C, hyaluronic acid, and niacinamide, it provides a glow without being heavy or sticky, perfect for tropical climates. One-percent of sales go toward rewilding habitats, beginning with Philippine oceans.
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PILI ANI: Self-Care Night Recovery Oil and Moisturizing Tinted Pili Lip Butter
Pili Ani supports the livelihoods of farmers in the Bicol region by sourcing precious Pili and Elemi oils, rich in antioxidants and essential nutrients and considered the “holy grail” of anti-aging. By collaborating with locals, Pili Ani ensures sustainable sourcing, supporting communities and preserving Filipino heritage. Among their standout products is the Self-care Night Recovery Oil, which combines oils and botanicals to boost skin renewal during sleep. Another favorite is the Moisturizing Tinted Pili Lip Butter, providing both color and hydration. Every purchase helps support reforestation efforts in Bicol.
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VMV HYPOALLERGENICS®: Armada Face Cover Sunscreen
VMV Hypoallergenics® offers clinically proven, hypoallergenic skincare products with a focus on safety and efficacy. Their unique VH-Rating system ensures products are free of allergens, providing gentle yet effective care for all skin types, backed by over 75 published and awarded studies. Their famed Armada Face Cover Sunscreen contains antioxidants and calming ingredients, providing powerful protection against UVA, UVB, infrared, and visible rays, helping prevent skin cancer, hyperpigmentation, and photoaging.
The vibrant Filipino wellness industry offers a treasure trove of products and practices rooted in natural ingredients, traditional remedies, and sustainability.
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ELLANA COSMETICS: Loose Mineral SkinShield Foundation
Ellana Cosmetics was founded in 2007 with the goal of creating skin-loving, high-performance makeup that puts your skin first. The brand prioritizes skincare benefits, sustainability, and eco-consciousness, offering vegan, cruelty-free products that are designed to improve skin health while being mindful of the planet. Formulations with skincare actives help improve skin over time, seen in their best-seller, the Ellana Loose Mineral SkinShield Foundation with SPF 16. Made with gentle ingredients like Kaolin Clay and Zinc Oxide, it provides buildable coverage while absorbing impurities and reducing inflammation.
HUMAN NATURE: Natural Hair Revival Coco Mask
Human Nature is the country’s pioneering brand focused on natural, affordable, and quality personal care products. Their mission is to uplift the Filipino people, especially the working poor, by offering safe, effective, and sustainable products while promoting faith, integrity, and stewardship. Their highly rated Natural Hair Revival Coco Mask is a weekly intensive treatment designed to restore hair health and shine. It contains virgin coconut oil to reduce protein loss, nourish hair, and promote softness and manageability, with a relaxing fruity scent.