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Product Highlight: CleanWell KF94 Respiratory Nano Mask

As more contagious SARS-CoV-2 variants emerge around the world, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends wearing two face masks as a more effective way to protect ourselves against the new coronavirus variants. They suggest that wearing medical-grade N95 mask on top of surgical mask can significantly boost your protection against SARS-CoV-2 variants. We all know that N95 is the gold standard for face mask. However, due to limited supply, N95 masks are best reserved for healthcare workers.

Luckily, there is a next best alternative to N95 mask – KF94 mask. KF94 masks are the South Korean version of the N95 masks. KF stands for Korean Filter and the number 94 indicates that the mask is 94% effective at filtering out airborne viral particles.

Locally, AirQueen Philippines is the authorized distributor of several brands of South Korean KF94 masks. One of their products that caught my eyes is CleanWell KF94 Respiratory Nano Mask. CleanWell KF94 masks are certified by the Korean Food and Drug Administration (FDA) so you can rest assured that the product is of high quality. Its 3D ergonomic design makes the mask breathable and more comfortable to wear even for a long period of time. CleanWell KF94 mask has an adjustable nose bridge and elastic earloop to ensure that the mask is securely fit to your face.

CleanWell KF94 masks are available in 8 stylish colors and can be purchased from the following online stores:

In order to avoid buying counterfeit CleanWell KF94 masks, make sure that you only purchase from the above-mentioned online stores.

CleanWell KF94 masks are also reusable for up to 10 uses, provided that you will follow these guidelines on how to properly sanitize these masks after each use:

Option #1: Spraying Treatment Using 70% Rubbing Alcohol

Spray alcohol into the mask 3 times.
Air dry the mask for 1 hour.

Option #2: Dipping Treatment Using 70% Rubbing Alcohol

Soak the mask in alcohol for 5 minutes.
Air dry the mask for 24 hours.

Have you tried KF94 face mask? How was your experience using it? Share them on the comment section below.

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DIY Cosmetic Supplier Highlight: Mediself.ph

It was late last year when I accidentally discovered Mediself.ph on Shopee while looking for a specific cosmetic raw material that is very hard to find locally. Mediself.ph is an online supplier of natural cosmetic raw materials in the Philippines. I can say that this shop is a hidden gem for DIY cosmetic formulators because most of the raw materials they offer are being used in popular Korean skincare products. Surprisingly, most of their raw materials are actually sourced from South Korea – the land of K-Beauty.

Mediself.ph sells cosmetic raw materials in various categories:

Carrier oils
Essential oils
Fragrance oils
Floral waters (a.k.a. hydrosols)
Botanical extracts
Cosmetic bases

What I like about Mediself.ph is that

They also sell in smaller sizes which are perfect for those who just want to try out a new raw material first before purchasing in larger sizes.
They have nice and leak-proof product packaging.
Raw material expiration date is clearly indicated on the packaging label. Although, I hope they could also include the usage rate on the label for ease of reference.

Here are some of my recommended cosmetic raw materials that you can try from Mediself.ph.

1,3-Propanediol

1,3-Propanediol is known as a natural alternative to propylene glycol since it is derived from corn sugar. As an alternative to propylene glycol, it can be used as a solvent to help dilute other active ingredients (e.g. salicylic acid, allantoin, etc.). It is also a humectant just like glycerin but without the stickiness commonly associated to glycerin. It may also help boost the efficacy of preservatives used in your formulation (most especially if you used preservatives that contain phenoxyethanol).

Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate

Galactomyces is an ingredient that is often found in Korean anti-aging skincare products. Galactomyces is actually a type of yeast that is used when making Japanese sake. The filtrate obtained during the fermenting process is rich in antioxidants that are good for the skin. In cosmetics, galactomyces is also used to improve the skin’s moisture barrier by protecting it from environmental stress (e.g. pollution).

Bifida Ferment Lysate

Have you ever heard about probiotic in skincare products? Well, bifida ferment lysate is one of the most in demand probiotic skincare ingredients in town. Bifida ferment lysate is a type of probiotic found in the human digestive system. It is one of the active ingredients used in Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair serum. According to a research conducted by Estee Lauder, it has the ability to repair skin damage caused by UV.

Propolis Extract

Propolis is a resin-like substance (a mixture of tree sap and beeswax) that honey bees produced and used to seal their beehives. It is for this reason that propolis is also known as “bee glue”. In skincare world, propolis is a cosmetic ingredient known for its ability to fight acne-causing bacteria due to its antiseptic properties. It also has the ability to soothe and heal sensitive skin.

Hyaluronic Acid (Sodium Hyaluronate)

Hyaluronic acid (HA) is a popular humectant ingredient, which means that it attracts moisture into the skin in order to increase hydration. Basically, there are two types of hyaluronic acid: low molecular and high molecular. Low molecular HA penetrates the skin deeper due to its smaller molecule size. Since moisture is stored deep within the skin, it can make the skin firmer and reduce the appearance of wrinkles. Meanwhile, high molecular HA cannot penetrate the skin, instead it stays closer to the skin surface, thus improving the elasticity of the skin and keeping it plump. Another difference between the two is that high molecular HA will form a thicker gel in a formulation while low molecular HA is more of a watery consistency.

Mediself.ph sells hyaluronic acid in 1% liquid solution – available in both low and high molecular. Since it is in liquid form, it is a lot easier to use since you don’t need to disperse/hydrate it prior to adding to your formulation.

To see the complete list of cosmetic raw materials being offered by Mediself.ph, just visit their official online store in Shopee. You can also get in touch with them via Facebook.

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