Here’s how you can find your strength and boost your skin immunity

Dear Singapore, 

What is strength?

It is not about sheer muscle or power. To me, strength is about the determination and persistence to never give up – even when the odds are stacked against you.

Strength is about conditioning your mind and body to prepare for the toughest situation during a fight. I train for at least five to six hours a day, seven days a week, leading up to a fight.

Strength also comes from the will to win my fights and not succumb to self-doubt or weakness. There are moments when I am exhausted and I think to myself: “Why am I putting myself through this?”

And then I remember: I do this because this is what I love to do; this is what I was born to do.

I’ve never been afraid to get hit. I never give up without a fight even when the opponent is bigger and stronger.

I get hit, I get back up. I get hit harder, I get back up faster. We are stronger than we think. 

Keep calm, build your strength, wait for your chance to turn the fight in your favour. That’s why tenacity is the key to my strength.

On May 26, 2017, I defended my title a second time and emerged the One Championship Atomweight World Champion at the Singapore Indoor Stadium.

I am Angela Lee, a professional mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter and ONE Atomweight World Champion. 

#FindYourStrength and you’ll be surprised where you end up.

Stay Strong,

Reflecting Shiseido’s belief that you can live life on your terms and achieve your own definitions of happiness and fulfillment, Shiseido Ultimune creates a strong foundation for your skin to keep it strong and resilient, and let your individual beauty shine. 

Your skin has special cells called Langerhans cells, which can detect stressors like UV rays and pollutants. They also shield your skin and warn other cells about the stressors. But as you age, this natural defence is whittled down day by day. Blitzed by ultraviolet rays, pathogens, exhaust fumes and air-conditioning, skin becomes worn out and less able to defend itself. When exposed to environmental stressors, it sustains heavy damage and ages prematurely. 

Think of Shiseido Ultimune Power Infusing Concentrate as skin strength in a bottle. It promises to top up our skin’s “power” and resilience each day to stress-proof it. No matter what daily challenges we face, this pre-serum is said to help our skin stay strong and youthful-looking.  

Since daily assaults erode skin’s natural immunity, the first step is to rebuild its natural shield. The pre-serum contains the breakthrough Ultimune Complex  which empowers skin by boosting the function of Langerhans cells, allowing it to defend and repair itself properly. 

Shiseido Ultimune Eye Power Infusing Eye Concentrate, and Power Infusing Concentrate.

UNLOCK YOUR SKIN’S UNTAPPED POTENTIAL

The unique Ultimune Complex is said to reawaken the Langerhans cells and restore them to an optimum state, while stimulating moisture and collagen production. Shiseido Ultimune Power Infusing Concentrate is reportedly able to harness the inherent power of your skin to protect, regenerate and strengthen itself. When it’s no longer constantly overwhelmed by stress, your skin can better fend off fatigue and premature ageing, and glow with flawless radiance.

FREE RADICAL DEFENCE

Even with the very best sunscreens, ultraviolet rays and pollution still produce free radicals that alter and damage your skin at DNA level. This begins a chain reaction that leads to premature signs of ageing. A little of this pre-serum goes a long way as it fortifies your skin against free radicals with a botanical antioxidant cocktail made from herbs that thrive in the harshest environments. Enriched with ginkgo biloba leaves, perilla and wild thyme, it purportedly mops up free radicals and eliminates bacteria for a radiant, healthy-looking complexion.

STRESS ANTIDOTE

Because true strength comes from holistic wellness and inner balance, the product contains the brand’s ImuCalm Compound, which has a soothing, exquisite fragrance of rose and lotus. Apply it morning and evening and let its scent relax you – when you’re relaxed, your skin heals and absorbs skincare actives better.

UNIVERSAL BOOSTER

Designed for women of all ages and with all skin types, the pre-serum should be used after your cleanser and softener to restore your skin’s natural equilibrium, and moisturise and strengthen it, to help it better absorb the products that follow.