Why the Dove beauty bar is the only soap bar you will find in my home

I know there are so many Dove posts doing the rounds once again. Dove always seems to be busy with something new; whether it’s a new range or a new campaign. I really like most of the Dove products out there. The shampoos and conditioners are great, the body washes are lovely and there isn’t a Dove body lotion that I don’t like.

But this post is about the plain white Dove beauty bar. This soap bar has been a staple in my home for at least the last 15 years. We all know the ‘¼ moisturising cream’ line, but with so many other soap bars that claim to contain brilliant moisturising ingredients, why is Dove still the best in my books? Because there is no other soap bar quite as gentle. Period.

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I suffer from eczema and my skin is very dry and can be very sensitive. I have tried many soap bars in the past, from aqueous bars to soap specifically designed for eczema prone skin (which cost a fortune by the way). No soap has ever come close to the original Dove beauty bar. It is super gentle and my skin never feels tight or dried out. I will never use another soap bar on my body. Every time Dove releases a new variant, I rush to try it, but none of them has been quite as good as the original. I am very keen to try the new Shea Butter one though (I have the new body lotion from this range and I love it!).

My husband doesn’t care much for his skin. This is an issue for me and I irritate the hell out of him every morning as I don’t let him leave the house before I’ve made sure that he’s moisturised his face. Let’s not even get started on sunscreen (I will leave that rant for another day). Last week I forgot to replace the Dove bar in the shower, and he complained “What am I supposed to wash my face with?” So he actually does care! Good job Dove J

Mommies, please listen up! Cara has food allergies, and when she eats something that she is not supposed to, the eczema flares up (sorry for the bad genes my baby!). Dove is the only soap that works for her sensitive skin. When she was a baby, she also suffered from cradle cap. I tried so many soaps and lotions but nothing helped… until I reached for Dove. I washed her hair with plain old Dove, and her scalp was 100%. That day I threw out all the baby soaps and shampoos and for the first year I only used Dove to wash her body and hair. Whenever I go to a baby shower, mommy-to-be now gets a Dove bar with her prezzie.

Ja, that’s about all I have to say. I’m always on the lookout for new launches and I’m so used to reviewing new products, that I sometimes forget about those ol’ faithfuls that deserve a mention. And that is exactly what the Dove beauty bar is.

 

xoxo

Rest peacefully with Motorola Baby Monitors

I receive quite a few press releases, but I prefer not to publish info on products that I have not personally tried. But this morning I received another one with info that I think needs to be shared. Parents to be please take note. See my previous post on a baby ‘must have’ here.

When I fell pregnant with Cara I had a huge wish list/shopping list of products that I just had to have. How can you not have the perfect baby room with that expensive wooden cot (that we resold as new, by the way)? As a newbie to this whole parenting thing, it’s quite hard to distinguish between needs and wants. Talk to your parents and friends who have kids. It will help so much towards making that ‘needs’ list.

One thing that I have found to be invaluable is a baby monitor. Even though Cara is 3 already and just down the passage, we still use our monitor every day. I just sleep so much better knowing that I can hear her. Especially when she is sick. Cara had a problem with silent reflux a while ago and we would wake up at night hearing her gasping for air. That freaked us out and we are so grateful for that monitor. I have a feeling this one is on its way out, and I may just invest in another one if that is the case. I may sound overly protective or even paranoid, but that little girl is my everything and knowing that she is sleeping soundly ensures that I also get a good night’s rest. The one that we have is just an audio monitor and it has done a great job thus far. But if you can afford one, get a video monitor. My sister has one, and it’s awesome.

Here are a few options from Motorola which are available from selected leading mass retailers and baby stockists:

The MBP11 Digital Audio Baby Monitor features crystal clear sound with a level indicator and a high sensitivity microphone. ZAR399.99
The MBP11 Digital Audio Baby Monitor features crystal clear sound with a level indicator and a high sensitivity microphone. ZAR399.99
MBP16 Digital Audio Baby Monitor has 1.9 GHz 6.0 technologies, ensuring superior wireless range that lets you keep connected to your baby up to 300 meters away. ZAR859.99
The MBP16 Digital Audio Baby Monitor has 1.9 GHz 6.0 technologies, ensuring superior wireless range that lets you keep connected to your baby up to 300 meters away. ZAR859.99
TheMBP20 Digital Video Baby Monitor will offer you and your family peace of mind, allowing you to hear and see your child from several rooms away. The monitor features a range of 200m with an out-of-range alert. ZAR1299.99
The MBP20 Digital Video Baby Monitor will offer you and your family peace of mind, allowing you to hear and see your child from several rooms away. The monitor features a range of 200m with an out-of-range alert. ZAR1299.99
The MBP36 Digital Wireless Video baby monitor is easy to use and features a 3.5 inch LED colour screen, as well as a high sensitivity microphone with two-way communication. ZAR2799.99
The MBP36 Digital Wireless Video baby monitor is easy to use and features a 3.5 inch LED colour screen, as well as a high sensitivity microphone with two-way communication. ZAR2799.99
The BLINK1-S from Motorola is a remote Wi-Fi Camera that turns any internet enabled device into a private and secure fully functional video baby monitor. Use your smartphone, tablet, or computer to log in and check on baby over any internet connected device.  ZAR2129.99
The BLINK1-S is a remote Wi-Fi Camera that turns any internet enabled device into a private and secure fully functional video baby monitor. Use your smartphone, tablet, or computer to log in and check on baby over any internet connected device. ZAR2129.99

xoxo