We are not winter people. We don’t like being cold. And neither do our skins. Do you also suffer from dry, tight, scaly, sensitive skin in winter? Then stick around and find out why we rely on Cetaphil to save our family’s skin in winter and why we #SwearbyCetaphil.

We swear by Cetaphil and here’s why you should too…

What skin needs is constantly evolving, just like your life—from childhood to adulthood and everywhere in between.

But the Cetaphil® brand has your back, keeping you covered no matter what phase you’re facing with 15 products to support the journey to help you cleanse without irritation, hydrate to restore skin’s moisture, and help protect your skin against environmental elements.

With a 60-year dermatology heritage, the Cetaphil® brand takes skin seriously and knows what it needs: Cutting-edge technology anchored in time-tested truth, and a partner in the lives of those who love it.

Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser

I can’t say enough good things about this product. I try many facial products and there have been many cleansers that I love, but I always seem to come back to old faithful… Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser. Especially when the weather gets colder and my skin seems to go berserk – dry, patchy, red and enflamed. Gentle Skin Cleanser removes my make-up and cleanses my skin whilst soothing it. It is so incredibly gently and it doesn’t dry out skin at all. I also use it to wash Cara’s face. Cara has to wear sunscreen every day (we all do actually!) as she is very fair and this cleanser is great to remove it in the evenings whilst still caring for her delicate and sensitive skin. I often use it with great success on her body too when her eczema flares up.

Cetaphil® Gentle Cleansing Lotion is the ideal choice for all skin types, all ages, all seasons.

250ml retails for R205, 125ml for R123 and the new 400ml for R267! And as evident in my image above… I always stock up when Clicks has a 3 for 2.

We swear by Cetaphil and here's why you should too...

Cetaphil DermaControl Oil Control Foam Wash

I sometimes forget about Cetaphil when it comes to cleansing my face in summer. My skin tends to get a bit oily when the weather is warmer and then I prefer a foaming cleanser. The DermaControl™ Oil Control Foam Wash has blown me away. This gentle foaming cleanser effectively removes excess oil, impurities and make-up. The foam is super light and gentle, yet powerful enough to get rid of the dirt and grime that can clog pores and lead to breakouts. Gentle enough for everyday use. 236ml retails for R189

We swear by Cetaphil and here's why you should too...

Cetaphil Moisturising Cream

This moisturising cream has been formulated for sensitive and/or dry skin. It’s non-greasy, fragrance-free and non-comedogenic. It is brilliant in its simplicity – it soothes, softens and hydrates. If you want a cream that does what it’s designed to do and does it well… this is the one! And it’s perfect for the whole family. It is also recommended to re-hydrate damaged skin associated with common skin conditions and following dermatological treatments. 50ml retails for R213.

We swear by Cetaphil and here's why you should too...

Cetaphil RestoraDerm Skin Restoring Body Wash & Moisturiser

RestoraDerm™ is hypoallergenic and fragrance free skin care for the whole family. This gentle foaming body wash can be used daily and leaves dry, itchy skin feeling cleansed and soothed. It is perfect for the whole family. If you don’t suffer from dry skin and hate the feeling of lotions and creams, this may be the only body product you need. 295ml retails for R325

The RestoraDerm™ Skin Restoring Body Moisturiser has been clinically proven to alleviate the symptoms of atopic skin. The non-greasy formula offers fast and lasting relief for itchy, dry skin and the hypoallergenic, preservative and fragrance free formula is suitable for children and adults. 295ml retails for R325.

We swear by Cetaphil and here's why you should too...

Cetaphil DailyAdvance Ultra Hydrating Lotion

The DailyAdvance™ Ultra Hydrating Lotion is formulated to provide intense moisturisation for dry to very dry skin. It contains epidermal replenishing complex5 – a unique combination of 5 key ingredients that protects dry skin and enhances hydration. It is suitable for even the most sensitive skin; including babies. 226g retails for R360.

Cetaphil Body Moisturising Cream

Cetaphil’s Body Moisturising Cream is my favourite of all the body creams. It glides onto the skins, absorbs quickly and leaves my skin feeling and looking great – not a dry patch in sight. It also works beautifully at soothing Cara’s skin. Especially when in the midst of an eczema flare-up. No wonder it is recommended to re-hydrate damaged skin associated with common skin conditions and following dermatological treatments. It is an absolute beaut. 500g retails for R333.

Cetaphil® products are available at Clicks (prices above where found on the Clicks website) and Dis-Chem, as well as other leading pharmacies and dermatologists’ practices.

I hate winter. The cold, the constant sniffles, dry and irritated skin, and the flu… the dreaded flu. The kind Ivohealth people recently sent us a hamper containing our favorite winter lip balm and the ingredients to create our own natural flu remedy.

A natural flu remedy, Letibalm and a giveaway

Honey, lemon & ginger cold and flu remedy

Ingredients

1 cup of honey
2 lemons – sliced
a chunk of fresh ginger – sliced

Method

Add the lemon slices, ginger and honey in layers to fill a glass jar.
Place the sealed jar in the fridge for 12+ hours to allow the flavours to infuse.
Add a teaspoon or 2 of the remedy to hot water and enjoy immediately. Make sure to stir the mixture well before using as the ingredients may separate.
The sealed remedy can be kept in the fridge for up to 2 months.
Feel better!

Letibalm

Letibalm came into our lives a couple of years ago and it has been a winter essential ever since. It’s actually been a year-round essential as I suffer with allergies.

A natural flu remedy, Letibalm and a giveaway

Whether it’s caused by allergies, hay-fever, colds or flu, blowing the nose repeatedly can damage delicate skin leaving it red, chapped and sore. Letibalm has been especially created to protect and care for the lips, nose and the skin in-between. Originally from Spain, it’s the first balm of its kind and the only nose and lip repair balm available in South Africa. Letibalm gently moisturises dry skin, helps to repair painful cracks and calms irritation. It also creates a protective layer on the skin to prevent further chapping. Thanks to natural decongestants menthol and camphor, Letibalm also helps to ease breathing.

Letibalm is available at a recommended retail price of R69.90 from Dis-Chem, selected Checkers stores and independent pharmacies. It comes in 3 variants: Letibalm fluid (10ml tube), Letibalm (10ml jar) and Letibalm Paediatric (10ml jar – for children 0 to 8 years).

GIVEAWAY

I’m giving away TWO hampers of Letibalm nose and lip repair balm (worth over R200 each). This prize is the perfect winter soother and contains all three varieties of Letibalm – paediatric (for children 0 to 8 years), regular fluid and the regular balm.

All you have to do is comment below and you are in the draw. Extra entries for Facebook and Twitter shares – make sure to leave a separate comment for each telling me where you’ve shared the giveaway. Please make sure to leave your Twitter handle and/or Facebook name for verification purposes. Max of 3 entries per person. Giveaway is open to SA residents only. The sponsor will send the prizes directly to the winners. Winners will be announced on 27 June ’18.

Good luck!

xoxo