By Marane A. Plaza
The beauty, confidence and strength of women are being celebrated through amazing, impactful art at the Museum of Speaking Skin, as presented at the Shangri-La Plaza Mall by one of the world’s leading wellness brands: Lactacyd. The pieces ranging from stunning paintings, sculpture works, and art installations all exude the serene power of the feminine energy.
Filipina artists translated personal stories into shared themes of strength as each brought a unique perspective, coming together to show skin not just as a surface, but as a canvas shaped by life’s experiences.
Featured artists included Michelle Alde, whose Of Poise and Power explores the quiet strength of femininity; Marga Zablan-Ventinilla, who reflects on resilience in Confidence; Ana Luciano Fernandez, with Skin At Play capturing a toddler’s carefree joy; and Kizzel Mina, whose Eternal Bloom honors the beauty and confidence of women over 50. Also contributing were Arianna Bongato, Bea Fernandez, Leahrly Curitana, Janet Arboleda-Ballecer, Clarisse Alfonso, Bea Pascubillio, Nonie Manuel, Sca Miranda, and Fern Abaloda. Each brought a unique vision to this celebration of skin’s many stories.
The museum tells the story of the resilience of the skin, as Lactacyd unveiled its newest product in its lineup: the Lactacyd Body Wash. The museum reimagined a usual product launch, reintroducing the brand with its new look, improved formulation, and product lines.
The new era of skincare: Lactacyd Body Wash
The opening of the Museum of Speaking Skin officially introduced the Lactacyd Body Wash collection, marking the brand’s entry into the broader skincare category.
“Body wash was the natural next step for Lactacyd,” said Jamie Superable-Martin, Brand Manager of Lactacyd. “For years, we’ve been a trusted part of women’s lives, providing gentle care for their intimate skin and their babies. Now, we’re bringing that same science and care to total body skincare, helping them feel confident, fresh, and radiant every day, at every stage of life.”
The science of LACTOBIOME+™
The new Lactacyd Body Wash range features the brand’s improved formulation, LACTOBIOME+™, which is also present across its feminine and baby care lines.
LACTOBIOME+™ is a unique combination of Natural Lactoserum and Organic Lactic Acid. Natural Lactoserum, extracted from milk, provides proteins, vitamins, and minerals that nourish and hydrate the skin, while Organic Lactic Acid helps maintain the skin’s mildly acidic pH and defends against pathogens to strengthen the skin barrier.
Found in every Lactacyd product, it delivers trust for every stage of life, allowing women and families to enjoy skin that feels not only healthy and protected, but also confident and resilient.
All about skin confidence
“At Lactacyd, we’ve always believed that healthy skin is confident skin,” said Superable-Martin. “The Museum of Speaking Skin is more than just a launch. It’s our way of listening to women’s stories and responding with innovations that truly matter. From our refreshed packaging, to LACTOBIOME+™, and our first body wash, we’re expanding the ways we care for women and families, helping them feel empowered in their own skin every day.”
Lactacyd invites everyone to join this movement of self-expression and confidence. Share your own #SkinSpeaks journey, from little wins to everyday rituals, and be part of a community that listens, responds, and grows together. Because when skin speaks, it tells the most powerful story of all: yours.
The new line includes Ever Fresh, for active, on-the-go lifestyles, and Healthy Bright, a radiance-boosting ritual for glowing skin. Both variants retail at ?399 for 500mL. The Museum of Speaking Skin by Lactacyd is open to the public at Shangri-La Plaza until September 28, 2025.
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