Francine Diaz keeps things simple for her underarm care.
The actress reveals her personal care routine in an exclusive interview with PEP.ph (Philippine Entertainment Portal) during her meet-and-greet event with Nadine Lustre in Quezon City.
One of the most important lessons she has learned is to be careful when trying new products.
She says: "Hindi, kasi takot talaga ako ma-harm yung kutis ko kasi kapag nagta-try ako ng mga experiment na mga ganyan, di ba, kasi mga share na tips iyan before.
"So pag makikita ako ng mama ko, papagalitan niya ako so hindi ko nagagawa ever.
"Kaya I think, naka-help din yun kapag ka pinapaalalahanan ka na don't do too much sa skin mo kasi kapag... pag sumobra talaga, it's bad na."
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FRANCINE DIAZ'S UNDERARM CARE ROUTINE
Francine prefers a fuss-free care routine.
"Simple lang talaga. Ako after ng shower, yung Extra Deo Bright talaga yung ginagamit ko.
"Pero yung spray and also yung roll-on, kung ano man yung hindi ubos sa dalawang yun. Sobrang simple lang."
Too many products on the skin is not also good.
"Don't try to put too much on your underarm kasi kapag too much product, nagko-cause ng irritation sa skin or sometimes nagda-darken siya.
"So I'd like to keep it very simple. As long as I have the Nivea deodorant, okay na ako. That's all."
Lastly, she recommends finding "a brand or a product na that's very gentle for your skin."
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FRANCINE DIAZ on Self-care
Asked about a self-care practice she once overlooked but now considers essential, Francine points to a basic skin-care habit.
She tells PEP: "Washing my face. Kasi parang, di ba, pag bata ka, basta nakaligo ka na, tingin mo malinis ka na.
"Pero ngayon, iba na rin pala kasi nagca-cause ng pimple or nagkakaroon ng active breakout and of oiliness or nag, nagda-dry siya.
"So I would say, yun talaga yung hindi dismiss ko before, washing my face."
She also admits to having neglected her underarm care, something she now regrets.
Francine says: "I think yung sa underarms ko yun. Kasi nga dati, parang sinasabi sa akin na kapag nag-deodorant ka, iitim yung kili-kili mo, pero hindi.
"Mas nakadagdag siya doon sa pag, yung sa pagbaba ng confidence ko. So ngayon nung nag-iba ulit ako, bumili ako ng Nivea deodorant.
"Okay naman, wala namang problema. And until now, it's safe and it's more healthier."
As someone constantly growing and changing, Francine says she has learned to appreciate every stage of her life.
"I think every version of myself deserves naman to be celebrated. And right now, I think I'm trying to teach myself then na embrace every version of myself...
"Kasi parang I think of it, it never ends to how many changes lang tayo tao natin. So I would say that, that would be my answer."
And what makes her feel "extra bright"?
She answers: "I feel extra bright when I am happy. Genuine happiness."