Did it really help me achieve my healthiest and most beautiful skin ever? Here, we find out
There is a sneaky optimism in reflecting on how the culture shifted its focus back to the importance of skin health. In fact, it even defined the new age in beauty. Many fans slowly detached from unrealistic standards and unattainable goals while embracing a more personal approach to skincare that prioritizes improvement rather than perfection. Its modern translation also gives the impression that taking care of our skin health mirrors how we take care of ourselves. To say the least, it is an inspiring movement for every beauty enthusiast, including myself.
“My skin is terrible,” I expressed to Dr. Dulalia of the Belo Medical Group. “I feel like the glow is gone, you know? It looks so tired and dull.” Our chance conversation shows that even as a beauty writer, I am not exempted from having personal struggles with how I perceive my skin. However, the beauty culture has influenced me to be kinder to myself. “It’s not terrible!” she pointed out. “It can be improved, but your skin is healthy. You have nothing to worry about.” One of my beauty resolutions for the year is to focus on unveiling my healthiest skin ever. As luck would have it, Dr. Dulalia recommended Pia Wurtzbach’s favorite Belo ASCE+ Exosomes treatment.
About Belo Exosomes
Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach’s top choice, the Belo Exosomes treatment, uses the revolutionary ASCE+ cell-signaling system to facilitate intracellular communication by merging with old skin and hair cells and releasing information to them, allowing them to regenerate, rejuvenate, and improve. The skin-saving messenger cells render the exchange of Keratin for stronger hair, Fibroblasts for a younger complexion, Immune cells for skin regeneration, Hyaluronic Acid for hydration, and Glutathione for skin brightening. It also includes other vitamins, minerals, peptides, and growth factors that transform the skin.
“Dr. Hayden Kho always likes using the term ‘influencer cells,’” Dr. Dulalia clarified. “When it gets into the skin, it influences the cells around them to rejuvenate and develop into more of themselves. It’s highly rejuvenating and highly stimulatory.” The beauty pioneer claims that Belo ASCE+ Exosomes can help transform skin to be younger-looking and more vibrant while forming and regenerating healthy skin tissues. At the other end of the spectrum, the price starts at PHP 25,750 for a 30 to 45 minute session. It also renders two to three days of downtime, causing one’s complexion to look pinkish after the procedure.
My skin condition
Even after Dr. Dulalia mentioned that my skin is in a good condition, it’s a given that it can still be improved. My complexion is noticeably lackluster without base makeup. Perhaps it’s my routine as a writer or my lack of sleep. However, as a beauty lover who is on a mission to attain a radiant and healthy-looking complexion, Belo’s ASCE+ Exosomes sounded like a suitable treatment for my dull and tired skin.
The treatment
The treatment began with gently cleansing my skin of makeup and impurities. After that, an anesthesia cream was applied all over my face. It’s undeniable that the medical group has made a name for its breakthrough procedures. However, one thing that can’t be left unmentioned is the hospitality and the overall experience. No, it’s not intimidating as many might assume. Every nurse and employee makes sure you are taken care of throughout your stay. And as I waited for the anesthesia cream to work its magic, Dr. Dulalia provided me with an overview of the procedure.
“The serum is here,” Dr. Dulalia began. “And we have this thing that we attach at the end of the syringe. It has a lot of tiny little needles. So, each one is going to deliver the serum into your skin.” Truth is, anything that involves a needle makes me anxious, but a brave beauty girl took over my personality that day. “It barely sticks out. So you know it’s really superficial. But that’s just enough to get the serum to your skin.” Dr. Dulalia also warned me that it can still feel prickly in some areas and could cause pinpoint bleeding due to the needles.
Dr. Dulalia then proceeded with what they call stamping. It’s a process where they press the syringe through the skin. To my surprise, I barely felt anything at all. It’s quite comparable to the sensation of a pen tip to your face, which made this treatment unexpectedly relaxing for my case. “Later on in the day, it will dry up,” she reminded me. “If you kind of look like you have peeling skin, that’s just dried-up serum, that is not your skin peeling.” At that time, I wasn’t worried about the downtime since my attention focused on the aftermath of the procedure. It was enjoyable, but the prickly feeling intensified when Dr. Dulalia moved the syringe around the eye area. In spite of that, I really appreciate how she made sure that she was careful and that I was comfortable.
Overall, Belo’s ASCE+ Exosomes may not be completely painless from my end, but it is one relaxing skin treatment that shows visible results after one session. Dr. Dulalia lauded my high pain tolerance and my complexion for not rendering redness. Moreover, it looked more refreshed and rejuvenated as if I had just woken up from long hours of sleep with no worries about work deadlines!
Our honest takeaway
It was two days after the procedure that I decided to attend an event without any base makeup. After all, what’s a better way to showcase my post-treatment skin? It was quite a big move for a beauty girl who has always been dependent on blurring primer and perfecting foundation.
But did Belo’s ASCE+ Exosomes fully restore my radiance? Not entirely. However, I did notice some improvements. In a span of a week, I noticed that my skin looked more vibrant compared to its preceding condition. I even felt more confidently beautiful embracing my bare face—no wonder why it’s Pia Wurtzbach’s top choice.
Was the PHP 25,750 session worth it? Although there wasn’t an immediate effect, I noticed that my skin is slowly improving a week after the appointment. In fact, it appeared less dull. I slowly felt confident bare-faced. At that time, I started wearing less base makeup until I reached the point that I’m no longer wearing heavy-duty foundations. It wasn’t soon until I started garnering compliments that I am starting to look more radiant. A lot would even assume that I’m in love! Fast forward to today, my skin’s appearance is close to its healthiest state ever. So, was the PHP 25,750 session worth it? it is.
Apart from the treatment itself, the entire Belo experience made it worth its price. It definitely improved my standards when it comes to skin treatment, and I can say that it’s a procedure I can’t wait to book again. Belo’s ASCE+ Exosomes is changing the game for anyone who wants to discover their own x-factor with their best skin possible.
