In this episode the TFAL women have a conversation with returning guest Melissa Magsaysay. When we first talked to Melissa it was to discuss her clothing brand Duster. This time around Elaine, Gerlie, and Kat have a conversation about the rising trend of Pilipino Beauty products that are coming to market in the Philippines. Filipino brands such as Sunnies Face, Issy, Pili Ani, as well as local Filipino American brands like  Herbalaria are creating products for Filipino and Filipino American skin tones and consumers.  Melissa Magsaysay brings her extensive research perspective from her article “Why Filipino Beauty Is Taking Over the World” to this insightful talk.  Follow Melissa at @melissamagsaysay and check out her podcast with the LA Times, Live + Well.

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