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Sun safety with Justine Solartec

Justine’s new suncare range, Solartec Skincare, was launced on 1 September and the range contains all the products you need to protect against the harsh summer rays.

‘Put your best face forward this summer with the new Solartec Age Defence for Face formulated with the advanced SolarTec-3 Technology and a blend of six botanical extracts.’

This range is said to prevent sun damage with UVA / UVB protection, repair 50% of existing cell damage in just 24hours and it protects against free radicals caused by the sun.

SolarTec product range

Solartec Skincare Age Defence for Age SPF30 is a light weight cream that instantly absorbs into the skin. It doesn’t leave any greasy residue and my skin is left with a pretty glow. I think this product will be perfect for all skin types. Normal price – R240 for 75ml.

Solartec Skincare Body Lotion contains a SPF40 and is a water resistant formula. It is not too thick and it doesn’t feel heavy or too greasy on my skin. It did leave a bit of a white sheen and tackiness behind for a little while, but I presume that is because it is water resistant. Once fully absorbed it felt very comfortable on my skin and the tackiness disappeared completely. Normal price – R245 for 125ml.

Solartec Skincare Active Sun Protection Spray SPF50 is my favourite product from the range. It comes in an aerosol spray can and the product comes out as a watery foam. It spreads very well and my skin is left feeling smooth and soft with a beautiful sheen. It doesn’t feel like a sunscreen at all; just a beautiful moisturiser. This is the most comfortable product with such a high protection factor that I have tried to date. I highly recommend this one! Normal price – R230 for 150ml.

Solartec Sunless Tanning Lotion for Face and Body. This product also forms part of the range but I have not had a chance to try it yet. Will let you know if I do. Normal price – R185 for 125ml

The Solartec Lip Shield is a very moisturising balm that leaves a colourless sheen on your lips. This product will definitely be put to good use. Normal price – R98

Solartec Kids Face and Body Cream SPF 50. I have used this product on Cara’s face a couple of times and I am happy to report that it is suitable for sensitive skins. I am really happy with this product and apply it to my little girl’s skin with confidence. The protection factor is very high, it is water resistant, oil-free and has a lovely sweet scent. Normal price – R230 for 75ml.

Solartec Kids Roller Ball for body SPF40. I’ve only tried this product on my arm, but I like it already. The product is turquoise in colour, which helps to ensure that it is spread evenly. Don’t worry… the colour disappears when absorbed.  It is very light, absorbs instantly and it isn’t greasy and heavy on the skin. It also contains some goodness in the form of vitamins, aloe vera and chamomile. This one is going into Cara’s school bag. Normal price – R110 for 75ml.

Well done Justine!

PS All of these are available at very reduced prices till the end of the month so I suggest you hurry. These products are worth it. See Justine’s current offers HERE.

xoxo 

 

*Disclaimer: These products were supplied for review purposes. I have not received compensation for this post and the opinions on the products are my own.

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Luxurious Bamboo Sleeping Bags by aden + anais®

Cara has always been a rough sleeper. We had to get rid of our beautiful cot very early on as my poor baby kept hitting her head and getting a leg stuck between the slats. She slept on a double bed (with a mountain of pillows to keep her from falling off) from a very young age. I can’t tell you how many times a night I had to get up to check if she was still warm and cosy, and every single time I discovered that she had kicked off the covers.

A sleeping bag would have been the perfect solution, and that’s why I knew I had to share the following press release with you… if you are not worried about your baby getting cold during the night, you will also get a good night’s sleep.

These new aden + anais® Bamboo sleeping bags are made from ultra-soft luxurious bamboo fibre that offer extra comfort and countless benefits.

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Baby will sleep comfortably through the night, every night with the silky feel of these luxuriously soft sleeping bags made from rayon from bamboo fibre muslin.

For countless generations, mothers have cared for their children with muslin. aden + anais® takes this tradition one step further with silky rayon from bamboo fibre muslin. Designed to be worn over baby’s pyjamas to eliminate loose blankets, these bamboo muslin sleeping bags help to ensure a peaceful night’s sleep. 

Why choose Bamboo?

Bamboo fibre is a great alternative to manmade fibres and has the same qualities of cotton. Bamboo fabric is light, strong and breathable, making it a popular choice for mothers who want to keep their babies warm and comfortable all year round.

Bamboo fabric has many unique properties and is more sustainable than most textile fibres. The bamboo fibre is naturally smooth without chemical treatment, meaning it won’t irritate the skin.

Growing bamboo is environmentally friendly as it doesn’t require much water, while cotton requires an immense amount of our precious water. Bamboo also doesn’t require pesticides or insecticides which are dangerous to humans and the environment.

These beautiful sleeping bags retail for R560 and you can shop online at Little Labels HERE.

xoxo