Mariel Padilla, a Filipino actress and TV host, has caused a public uproar after she posted a video of herself getting a skin-whitening IV drip in the office of her husband, Senator Robin Padilla. The video, which has since been deleted, showed Mariel sitting on a couch with an IV bag hanging above her, while her husband sat at his desk in the background.
Mariel said that she was invited by her husband to try the procedure, which was provided by a cosmetic clinic, and that she never missed a drip because it helped her in many ways. She also said that she was at the Senate to support the passage of the Eddie Garcia Bill, which aims to protect the welfare of film and TV workers. Here is why her action was inappropriate and irresponsible, and what the consequences were.
A skin-whitening IV drip is a cosmetic procedure that involves injecting a solution of glutathione, vitamin C, and other substances into the bloodstream. Glutathione is an antioxidant that can reduce the production of melanin, the pigment that gives skin its color. Vitamin C is a nutrient that can boost the immune system and the effects of glutathione. The procedure claims to lighten the skin tone, improve the complexion, and slow down the aging process.
The procedure is controversial for several reasons, such as:
Mariel Padilla’s use of the Senate office as a beauty suite was wrong and disrespectful for several reasons, such as:
Mariel Padilla’s action sparked a backlash from the public and the media, who criticized her for her inappropriate and irresponsible behavior. They accused her of:
Mariel Padilla’s action also had serious implications and consequences for the political and social situation and development of the Philippines, such as:
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