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TheraVine Mango Face Balm Review

Winter is a bugger.

My skin can literally (yes, literally) go from combination to tight, dry, scaly, blotchy and uncomfortable in a matter of days.

The reason is two fold. In Cape Town the weather can change from summer to winter in an instant. I don’t think we really experience autumn anymore. The other reason is the fact that my skin barrier function… well, let’s just say it doesn’t function.

I was dreading winter as I knew what was waiting for me. I wasn’t prepared and when the icy cold weather hit, you can only imagine what my poor skin had to face.

And then TheraVine came to my rescue.

TheraVine Mango Face Balm Review

TheraVine Nourishing Mango Face Balm Review

What they say: 

An ultra sheer facial balm enriched with Olive extract which helps restore the elasticity of the skin. It nourishes and quenches very dry skin and ultimately encourages cell regeneration.

Ingredients: Mango Seed Butter, Grapeseed Oil, Rose, Jasmine, Neroli, Carrot.

Price: R451 for 50ml.

What I say:

I will never go through a winter without the magic of this silky balm. It is just that good.

At first I was unsure because when I hear the word ‘balm’ I tend to imagine a petroleum jelly-type product that sits on your skin making it feel like it can’t breathe.

This nourishing balm is nothing like that. It is super smooth and feels great on my skin. Immediately after application skin feels calmed, soothed and comfortable. It is recommended for night time use and from the first morning, I could see and feel a difference.

TheraVine Mango Face Balm saved my skin!!

This pot is going to last me forever as only a tiny bit is needed. I thought that it may go to waste as summer is approaching, but I still use it every day. My allergies are acting up and the balm works wonders to help heal the skin on and around my nose. It works great on lips and cuticles too.

I have also used it on Cara’s delicate skin when she has dry patches due to her eczema and it has even helped to heal a scab after an unfortunate hand-stand-gone-wrong incident.

I can’t sing the praises of this product enough. You will love the TheraVine Nourishing Mango Face Balm. You can take my word for it. As soon as I (eventually) finish this press sample, I will be buying one myself.

Visit www.theravine.co.za for more info.

xoxo

Disclosure Ranking: 2

PS I was introduced to the brand thanks to a moisturiser sample (which is just as awesome) thanks to www.bellebox.co.za. Thanks again!

 

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Your child can get 5 a day with a little help from SOLAL

Cara is a picky eater. Add to that her food allergies and sensory sensitivity, and you can only imagine the struggle. Getting her to try new foods is a huge challenge which often ends in tears and a bribe… you gotta do what you gotta do.

Picky eater

Moms, I know I’m not alone!

Last night was a good one; Cara polished a bowl of chicken, couscous and pumpkin. They day before that she ate a whole banana. Victory!! Those are exceptions to rule I’m afraid. Most days my little girl lives on jam sarmies and Weetbix. And Ouma’s spaghetti bolognese.

I try my best… I hide bananas and carrots in bran muffins, I blend veggies beyond recognition and add them to pasta dishes, but it isn’t always that simple. Or easy. Some days I am just glad that my child goes to bed with a full tummy.

Ensuring that Cara eats 5 fruit and veg portions a day is near impossible, but thanks to SOLAL, I can now stress a little less. And thank you to the lovely Eleanor for the tip! She also has a picky eater and has some great tips on her blog Just Ella Bella.

SOLAL 24-in-1™ SuperFruit & Vegetable Drink

Your child can get 5 a day with a little help from SOLAL

The SOLAL 24-in-1™ SuperFruit & Vegetable Drink provides 18 fruit
and vegetables, 5 antioxidants and 500 million probiotics
for optimum nutrition.

This yummy (really!) fruit and vegetable concentrate contributes towards the recommended 5 fruit and vegetable portions you need per day for optimum health. And if you have a picky eater like me, it is worth it’s weight in gold.

It contains 5 SuperNutrient™ antioxidants (grape seed extract, lutein, lycopene, zeaxanthin and astaxanthin), 9 SuperFruit™ extracts (mangosteen, acai, goji berry, noni, cranberry, pomegranate, bilberry, citrus bioflavonoids and blueberry), 7 fruit and vegetable concentrates (blackcurrant, carrot, celery, red beets, spinach, lettuce and onion), 2 herbal extracts (parsley and rosemary) and it is packed with 500 million probiotics per serving. It is aslo free from colourants and contains no added sugar.

Sounds awesome, doesn’t it? I think it is. And Cara loves her new juice. Winning!

This stuff is not cheap. A bottle retails for R145. I know it sounds hectic, but I really think it’s worth it. Especially during cold and flu season. And one bottle gives you 30 servings. This stuff is super concentrated so don’t be shocked when you see the size of the bottle. 150ml really gives you at least 30 servings.

SOLAL 24-in-1 is available from leading pharmacies, health stores and online at www.solal.co.za  or through www.juniva.com.

Two thumbs up.

xoxo

Disclosure Ranking: 2. Images sourced from Google.