I have never been one of those women who, when pregnant, sport really good skin and show a really great pregnancy glow.

As soon as I get pregnant, my skin start to get really dry and itchy, and some parts of my face even start to flake. I have been jumping from one skin care to the next trying to find the best skin care to battle my dry skin dilemma during pregnancy, where makeup doesn't seem to stick on my extremely dry skin too!

Plus, it's so hard to find one that will truly work without the lab-produced chemicals that make skin care work because of the pregnancy. So looking for a natural skin care that would work well (and fast!) is like finding a needle in a haystack.

Dr. Andrew Weil for Origins Limited Edition Mega-Mushroom Skin Relief 200ml, PhP 2,000

That is, until Origins sent me their GinZing Refreshing Scrub Cleanser, Energy-Boosting Treatment Lotion Mist, and Face Mask, and in just two days, my skin has restored its "glow from within", brightened my skin, and I said good bye to my flaky and itchy skin. In the evening, I made it a point also to use Origins Drink Up Intensive Overnight Mask, which I used as a night moisturizer. I would apply a generous layer and sleep with the mask and just wash my face with cold water in the morning to wake up my skin.

So, if you’re battling with sensitive or dry skin, then this Mega-Mushroom Treatment Lotion may just be what you are looking for. It helps to soothe, comfort and hydrate skin so it looks and feels healthier, more supple and lessens the redness.

Masking...  I cannot even begin to describe how important this is in my skin care regimen. I think it's a crucial part of skin care because it has a lot of benefits on the skin and how it really purifies the skin and clears the pores.

Today, people are getting more and more conscious about what they put in their body, and they make sure that they are getting only the purest and natural ingredients, and expect nothing less. And this is where Origins comes in.

Origins has been dedicated in bringing us ingredients that is all-natural, using the finest ingredients that nature has to offer. I myself have been using Origins during this pregnancy and my skin agrees with their products so much giving my skin the pregnancy glow that I deserve. LOL

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Origins GinZing Refreshing Scrub Cleanser, Energy-Boosting Treatment Lotion Mist, and Face Mask

After giving birth, I never had a decent night's sleep. I don't even remember how 8 hours of sleep feels like. Sleepless nights has taken a toll on my skin (aside from the zombie eye bags), my skin has been left dry, lifeless, and dull.

It's really frustrating because regular day and night creams seem to not work anymore, and not to mention, I recently turned a year older so that makes a whole lot of difference in my skin care regimen too.

After reading on Vitamin C being applied directly on the face to give the skin that power punch it needs, I am not opting now for products that are loaded with Vitamin C and masks that would wake up my tired skin. Two years ago I did a review on Perricone's Vitamin C Ester 15 which really restored the glow back to my skin.

My Power-3 Picks: Origins GinZing Refreshing Face Mask, The Body Shop Vitamin C Glow Boosting Moisturizer, and The Body Shop Vitamin C Instant Glow Enhancer

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So, Origins finally opened in Manila and I had the pleasure of attending the store event at the SM Makati last September 3. For those of you who have not heard of the brand, Origins is a brand that aims to create high-performance natural skincare that is powered by nature and proven by science. They use potent plants, organic ingredients and 100% natural essential oils. And their long-standing commitment to protect the planet, its resources and all those who populate it is reaffirmed by our earth and animal friendly practices (from Origins website). So, they're cruelty free and all-natural!

I have been hearing about Origins for a long time (since I was in grade school) but I have not had the pleasure of having to try any of their products before. Even though it was what you should be buying when you go to the US. I think it was partly because I did now know where to start. They have a wide variety of products and I can never tell where to start if I were to buy their products.

So at the event, they gifted me with this set to try and I think it's a pretty fantastic line to start with (even when you are in your early twenties): it's a set that promises to renew the skin, which is perfect because I have been neglecting my skin care lately so starting with a mask and a serum is always a good idea.

Origins Original Skin Renewal Mask, PhP 2,200 |  Origins Original Skin Retexturizing Mask, PhP 1,500