If you look around you, you're likely to see people smoking cigarettes. People start smoking to fill their needs, out of curiosity, or because of peer pressure. Some say smoking gives more energy while others smoke when they are upset, stressed, bored, or happy. Despite the obvious health risks, there are still millions of people around the world who smoke cigarettes even though it is now required by the law to label cigarette packages with a warning about the bad side effects as a result of smoking.

Did you know that around 1,000 infants died annually because of smoking during pregnancy? Over 2 million nonsmoker adults died because of secondhand smoke. Numerous health problems caused by secondhand smoke in adults and children include coronary heart disease, severe asthma attacks, stroke, and even sudden infant death syndrome. Smokers already know that once you start smoking, it can be very hard to stop. This is the main reason why snus (oral tobacco) and nicotine pouch is used in smoking cessation. 

Despite what people may say, beauty does not have to be pain, but sometimes it is pretty weird! Innovation means that things are always changing, and sometimes we land on an idea that might sound pretty bizarre, but is based on science and produces the results.

Love yourself just a little bit better. Be more aware. Be more diligent in choosing products that you will embrace as part of your health and beauty care. That’s the first step. But how?

NOVUHAIR^®, nature’s answer to hair loss, partners with the country’s Health, Beauty & Wellness Icon Ms. Cory Quirino in spreading the brand’s advocacy campaign and reaching out to more Filipinos around the world in celebration of its 10th successful year in the market.