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New Cetaphil Baby – A review

Cetaphil launched Cetaphil Baby in July. The range consists of a Gentle Wash & Shampoo and a Daily Lotion.

Daily care for healthy skin from the first day of life.

Cetaphil Baby is specially formulated for delicate newborn skin, and is free of soap, parabens, mineral oil and animal origin ingredients.

New Cetaphil Baby - A review

Cetaphil Baby products are specially formulated for babies’ needs with fewer ingredients to minimise the risk of allergies and to help your baby’s skin grow strong and healthy.

I have so much love and respect for Cetaphil and I have not ever been disappointed by this brand. The only ‘negative’ I feel is the price tag as Cetaphil does not come cheap, but I can assure you that it is worth every penny. And this comes from a woman who has suffered from eczema her whole life, who is also a mom who cares for the delicate skin of a little eczema-sufferer.

New Cetaphil Baby – A review

I was very excited when I received the new Cetaphil Baby range to try. Even though Cara is 5, I knew that both of us would really enjoy these products.

Cetaphil Baby Gentle Wash and Shampoo is enriched with glycerin and panthenol, which are important building blocks for strengthening the skin barrier. It’s hypoallergenic, soap free and tear-free formula provides head-to-toe gentle cleansing and the important hydration and moisturisation needed for healthy skin and hair development.

Cetaphil Baby Daily Lotion is enriched with glycerin, panthenol, and tocopherol – again, important building blocks for strengthening the skin barrier. A triple blend of sunflower seed oil, soybean oil and shea butter help keep the natural moisture in the skin. Its hypoallergenic formula helps bind cells together to restore and strengthen the skin’s natural barrier and stops moisture getting out.

I decided to take the wash and the lotion along on our recent trip to Bloemfontein. I was so glad I did. Bloem is terribly dry and so was my skin and hair while we were there. In fact, it was the only soap and cream I took on the trip and it exceeded my expectations. Hubby didn’t complain either.

The wash gently cleansed our skin leaving it feeling clean, soft and smooth. The lotion, even though extremely light, left our skin feeling soft, supple and nourished. Seeing that it worked so beautifully for us, I can only imagine how amazing it will be for a baby’s sensitive and delicate skin.

Well done Cetaphil!

Keep an eye out for these in Dis-Chem and Clicks.

xoxo

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Strawberry Festival at the Stellenbosch Slow Market

It’s strawberry festival time and the Stellenbosch Slow Market will be celebrating it in style on 1 October!

On Saturday, 01 October 2016, strawberry season will officially be celebrated at the Stellenbosch Slow Market where everything from freshly plucked strawberries, strawberry sausages, to strawberry soaps and bath salts as well as strawberry plants will be on sale.

Strawberry Festival at the Stellenbosch Slow Market

Meet South Africa’s queen of strawberries

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Come and meet South Africa’s queen of strawberries – strawberry farmer, Deonette Bourbon-Leftley, who has been growing these ruby red beauties for more than 31 years on her 24 hectare farm in Paarl. She says: “Our strawberries are grown with love and delivered with pride. They are ripened by the sun, and therefore are plump and sweet and last longer.”

Deonette farms with 5 strawberry varieties – Festival, Honour, Virtue, Monterey and Commitment, and ensure that 6 hours after picking the strawberries they are at the market or other clients. “Honour is a big, delicious and plump and a bit firmer than its lovely cousin, Commitment. Festival again is longer in shape and Virtue rounder in shape.  They are all delicious and juicy,” explains Deonette.

What to expect at the Strawberry Festival

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Says Dr. Gail Blake, owner of the Stellenbosch Slow Market: “Visitors can expect strawberry cocktails from Dr. Juice, strawberry tea and even strawberry bread from Fine Pastries. Native Chocolates will provide strawberry chocolate delights, and everyone should try our strawberry burgers from Flamed. And of course there will be strawberry fudge, strawberry sushi and even strawberry liqueur from Kaapse Liqueur. Ollie’s Sausages, who never disappoints with a variety of sausages of all types, will also be selling a uniquely created strawberry sausage. And that’s only a hint of what can be expected.”

Five strawberry facts

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Strawberries are the first fruit to ripen in spring.

The strawberry is a member of the rose family.

Strawberries are the only fruit that wear their seeds on the outside. On average, there are 200 seeds on each berry.

Strawberries are packed with Vitamin C. Eight strawberries will provide 140 percent of the recommended daily intake of Vitamin C for kids.

Strawberries are believed to help reduce the risk of heart disease and certain cancers. They are low in calories and high in vitamins C, B6, K, fiber, folic acid, potassium and amino acids.

Over and above these, visitors of the Strawberry Festival can also look forward to many other culinary delights, refreshments, boutique wines, original art and much more.

There is no entry fee to the market and ample parking is available.

DATE & TIME: Saturday, 01 October 2016, 09h00 to 14h00

VENUE: Oude Libertas Estate, Corner of Oude Libertas & Adam Tas, Stellenbosch

For more information, visit www.slowmarket.co.za or call +27 21 886 8514.

Also join the conversation on Facebook (SlowMarket), Twitter (@TheSlowMarket), Instagram (SlowMarket) and Pinterest (SlowMarket).

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