#StayStrongStayBeautiful with Watsons

It's been challenging and sometimes scary but I see it as a wake-up call for us to take better care of ourselves and the planet we live in. We've been taking so many things for granted. We now have what's known as our new normal. I am happy that as we adjust to a new way of life, Watsons is here by our side. Read on for some tips and recommendations on how we can all stay strong, stay beautiful, during these times.

Wearing a mask outdoors has become the norm. So have washing and disinfecting our hands frequently. These are no longer inconveniences but ways for us to protect ourselves from being sick. To stay healthy, we supplement our diet with vitamins from Enervon, Stresstabs and Watsons Generics. We keep our body clean with products from Safeguard and Dove and take care of our oral health with products from Listerine, Oral-B and Himalaya.

We were not prepared for what happened in March. We now know better. Stocking up on important things is not hoarding. For vitamins, for instance, having enough for 30 days is just right. We also need personal care essentials such as tissue, disinfecting alcohol, soap, hand wash and toothpaste. Equally important are over-the-counter medications for the relief of common illnesses like cough, colds and fever. We always have brands like Strepsils, Sinecod Forte, Vicks, Solmux and Biogesic at home. Since physical distance is still very important, we can order these online or call the nearest Watsons branch if we can't go to the store.

It's not all cooking, exercising and eating healthy food in our new normal. We've also been taking care of ourselves more. We've actually stuck to a good skincare routine as part of a promise to take care of ourselves more. We're loving products from Belo, Ponds, Celeteque, Neutrogena and Dermaction Plus by Watsons.

Haircuts and hair color are currently difficult to have, what with continued restrictions and the fact that many salons are still closed. Also, in the spirit of social distancing, we are okay with DIY hair makeovers. Having trimmed ends and retouched roots boosts our confidence. We've been using L’Oreal Excellence, Beautylabo or Naturtint to color our hair and products from Pantene and Naturals by Watsons to care for it.

Self-care is for everyone, even men. It's not just women who have skincare routines. Skincare is important because the skin is the largest organ in your body and it's so exposed. Adidas, Old Spice and Gillette are brands that offer products to help with men's skincare and grooming needs.

Watsons is always here to provide us with a wide range of health and beauty products to make us look good and feel great. To provide more value to its Watsons Card and Elite members, Watsons is giving free 100 bonus points for a minimum Php1,000 purchase of participating products on select weekends: July 31 to August 1 and August 14 to 15.

Shop now at any branch near you. Check out this list of 700+ Watsons stores open nationwide: bit.ly/Watsons-Stores. You can also order via Watsons call & pick-up or call & delivery service. Here is the list of Watsons stores and contact numbers to call: https://bit.ly/3fsRUeK. You can also shop online at https://bit.ly/WStayStrong-Broadsheet.

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