it's in the genes « Narratives

Tuesday, September 28, 2004

it's in the genes

Brecil M. Kempis 4 BAEnglish Column Writing

Every after taking a bath, it is already my ritual to apply whitening products on my body such as lotion for my arms and legs, cream for my face and neck, and deodorant for my armpits. And my soap, by the way, is a whitening soap and of course, my toothpaste is a whitening product as well. The only non-whitening product that I have is my shampoo, of course.

For almost ten years of using these whitening products nothing has change. I still have this brown skin, yellowish teeth, and dark armpits. But, I still buy these products because I still believe that there is still hope for my dark skin and teeth to whiten. I made Michael Jackson as my example. I can’t afford for bleaching treatment yet so I will use these products first. That is why every time a new whitening product is introduced, I immediately run to the stores to buy it. Take whitening soaps for example, I already tried different variety of them. From avocadoes to orange papaya to the green papaya soaps and take note, I tried different brands such as Hiyas, Likas, Silka, Kissa and my latest is Biolink. I bought the Kissa papaya soap because Kris Aquino’s line that was “Mas maputi, mas kissable” struck me. When I heard that line, I really felt insulted because I am not “maputi” therefore I am not kissable. So, I used the product but still I am not kissable, if I’m going to use Kris Aquino’s punch line.Then here comes Biolink but still nothing changes. The same with my lotions, I tried different brands from Skin White to Silka then to Block and White to Vaseline to Nivea then to Biolink again but still I have a dark skin. At first, I thought that the reason why those whitening products had no effects on my skin because I didn’t follow the instructions so to make it sure, I diligently followed the instructions but sad to say there was no effect. Then I told myself, “it’s in the genes” but when I saw the Biolink commercial, I felt that there’s still hope but again nothing has changed. I just wasted my money. Maybe if I’m going to count the money that I wasted in the name of whitening, maybe I can already afford to undergo bleaching treatment (not sure of the term).

But until now, I still buy these products and I am sure that I will be going to buy more in the future. This vanity of mine will just stop, maybe, if it is already my hair that will turn white.

Sometimes I blame myself for being so vain but I can’t help it. I tried myself ones to stop using these products but every time I look at the magazines, and watch television, I felt so ugly so I continued buying those products. I don’t know why I am not satisfied on the color of my skin, that whatever I do, nothing will happen because it’s in the genes pare. But still I want to have a fair white skin.

I know that many people share the same sentiment with me. There are people, in fact, whom I know who tried everything just to acquire fair white skin but sad to say, nothing happen. But still they buy these things.

Posted at 12:21 am by iskolar

lyndon
November 16, 2008 08:54 PM PST

ate touch nman aq/.......
everuthing has it purpose....
unique man gud matg usa s atua.....
importante kila;la natin ang ating sarili as sarili natin....

be yourself.....
pimz
November 16, 2008 03:02 AM PST

Is it really true that you're already having that vanity for ten years? That's so cruel..Well why don't you try to let the specialists to check up on you. You might have skin problems at all. They might recommend more effective ways. You know, intuitions and feelings wouldn't help specially when you are not so familiar with the products you are using..You must again try to use Likas Papaya.Maybe you just wanted to achieve whiter skin in short term that's you replaced the soap,well,based on my own trial and I have also proven it's effectiveness, Likas Papaya when used regularly really produced whiter ang ligther skin. Just be patient and stick to one brand.
Resh
July 19, 2008 09:44 AM PDT

i think u should try to go to mercury drug instead cause the product there are trusted and not fake...try using likas papaya soap!!!
simplymeztiza
May 23, 2007 08:41 PM PDT

hey there, i wud advice you to use etta's skin whitening powder if u really want to have lighter skin;) skintel's gluta soap is also good. always use sunblock (preferbly' spf 30's up). a lil patience dear.. there is nothing wrong in being vain, we all guys just want to pamper our own selves,if that really satisfies us, its our passion. kanya kanya lang yan. just tryin to help yah out. thnx.
sunshine d.g.
March 22, 2007 03:01 AM PDT

http://www.superwhiteningpills.net/faq.html

whitening pills yan...
yan ung site...

ay naku...
just read the article...
ienjoy mu n lng...
but the pills is expensive....
nkabili ako ñan sa rose pharmacy,
and take note!!!
GLUTATHIONE
kc ung name ng gamot...
and dahil nga sa effective ung gamot, eh madami na ding fake
na same name...
so be careful..
sa mga kilalang pharmacy k n lng bumili....
sunshine d.g.
March 22, 2007 03:01 AM PDT

http://www.superwhiteningpills.net/faq.html

whitening pills yan...
yan ung site...

ay naku...
just read the article...
ienjoy mu n lng...
but the pills is expensive....
nkabili ako ñan sa rose pharmacy,
and take note!!!
GLUTATHIONE
kc ung name ng gamot...
and dahil nga sa effective ung gamot, eh madami na ding fake
na same name...
so be careful..
sa mga kilalang pharmacy k n lng bumili....
ruth
March 3, 2007 04:54 PM PST

using whiteners for your skin causes more problems in the long run... and i hope those who uses 'em also use sunblock. you don't have to be ashamed of your natural color, what matters is that you have soft and smooth skin. instead of telling yourself you're ugly you should embrace who you are and work on those beautiful features that you have. ladies kris aquino is an endorser and she's paid to do that ...she was always fair in complexion, she won't be that beautiful without make-ups and all surgeries.

Name
June 6, 2006 09:01 PM PDT

Hiyas orange papaya works for me!
ets
September 15, 2005 01:09 AM PDT

Vain ka nga.No doubt...
bridian
May 12, 2005 10:09 AM PDT

i cant blame us human beings for not being contented of ourselves.. yes its true that here in pinas, white is more attractive, more confident looking and many more..but hey! we are in the philippines, kayumanggi o dark is our complexion..dont believe in those ads! they are just brainwashing us to buy their products that dont really work!! but dont you know you will also stand out when you go to the western part of this world!!
zut merde
April 29, 2005 12:57 PM PDT

I feel yah Brecil... i'm guilty of the same thing... well, what can we do? we were born this way... plus UP pa talaga tayo... bilad sa araw...
piaget
April 26, 2005 10:24 AM PDT

i think what is really needed is to moisturize our skin. it protects us from the harsh heat of the sun and it keeps us young looking. those whitening cho-chos are just tricking you for their business to prosper. besides, these products may strip away our skin's lipids and natural moisture which will only give us more misery to our skin. want a younger looking and protected skin? try dove
vince
March 17, 2005 11:46 PM PST

i think you don't need those papaya soaps..... you can be beautiful without using those products........
Apple
March 16, 2005 01:57 AM PST

I don't likw silka because it's not effective at all. i use block and white milk and within weeks, i got fairer skin. i dont think silka is really effective. its just one of those companies that are going with thte fad but do not really produce effective results

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