Watsons could not have chosen a more perfect muse for the Collagen by Watsons Booster Essence than actress and animal rights advocate Carla Abellana, who is as beautiful as she is known to be kind-hearted.

Carla loves beauty and she loves to take care of herself physically and mentally to keep herself in tiptop shape. During the pandemic, the actress learned new hobbies—such as making candles and soaps—to occupy her time.

“I love to work out, play with my dogs, and take time off social media. When I go offline, I enjoy spending time with my friends and family. That really helps keep my mental health in check.”

During the media event to introduce her as the first Filipino celebrity endorser of Collagen by Watsons Booster Essence, Carla was asked for tips on how she always stays radiant and glowing even when faced with challenges.

“Stick to a lifestyle that’s healthy. Eat well because a poor diet can take a toll on you and show on your skin. You also need a solid skincare routine with products you trust. I personally love brightening and hydrating products because they help me stay fresh and radiant,” she said.

Collagen by Watsons Booster Essence is a serum and essence in one that can be applied after toner or mixed with other skincare products.

Carla likes mixing Collagen by Watsons Booster Essence with other products, which is a great time-saving tip for those who are always pressed for time when they go out.

Collagen by Watsons is made in Korea with nourishing ingredients like tri-collagen which hold their own unique benefits such as Green Collagen, which cleanses and detoxifies skin, Hydrolyzed Collagen, which regenerates skin cells, and Marine Collagen, which increases the suppleness of skin.

During the event, Carla talked about how she is coping with life and the challenges it brings.

“I’ve been okay. The blessings have been coming in. I’ve been doing TV guestings from time to time. I have appearances and my calendar gets busy now.”

Carla said she may not be the perfect person to give advice to women about moving on but she shared something that really helped her.

“My best friends, all of whom have been with me since we were children, have always been there for me. They are my support system up to now. My family also helps me constantly. I also help myself. That’s important.”

The actress is also building her dream house and while she is happy to see it coming along, the expenses involved in the construction are still scary for her.

“We started construction in March. The progress is fast. Grabe ang gastos. Construction materials spiked as they were affected by the fuel increase. But thankfully, I manage. There is always enough that I can set aside for construction.”

Collagen by Watsons Booster Essence is available at all Watsons stores nationwide, the Watsons website, and via the Watsons app.