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Letibalm – not your average lip balm

Letibalm is not your average lip balm. And it’s not just designed for your lips. It cares for the delicate skin around the nose, the lips and the skin in between. A couple of years ago I told you that Letibalm is a winter essential. I’ve changed my mind… it’s a year round essential.

Letibalm – not your average lip balm

My skin is extremely sensitive at the moment and my eczema is driving me insane. For the first time since I was a child, my eczema has decided to rear its ugly head… on my head! I have these unsightly and extremely itchy patches on my chin and cheeks. Not only has Letibalm proven to be a lifesaver for the almost permanent red patch under my nose (isn’t winter fun?!), it has also helped to soothe the dry eczema patches that get worse as the day goes by. My Letibalm is a handbag staple.

Letibalm- not your average lip balm

I’m not the only one who thinks so. Every winter my niece suffers from dry lips that get so bad that the corners of her mouth start to crack and the skin gets red and inflamed. Not fun. I gave my sister a tube of Letibalm Repair Fluid to try and within a couple of days it was healed! My sister is a convert and now only uses Letibalm for her daughter.

I haven’t told my niece yet, but I have a tube of the new Junior Nose and Lips Repair Fluid waiting for her. She’s going to love the delicious strawberry flavour.

The brand also has new packaging so keep an eye out. Below is more info on the range available in South Africa:

Letibalm Junior Nose and Lips Repair Fluid (for children 1 year and older)

  • Yummy strawberry flavour
  • African mango and shea butter to moisturize, nourish and protect
  • Allantoin to aid healing
  • Menthol and camphor to ease breathing

Letibalm Paediatric Nose and Lips Repair Balm (suitable for babies and up)

  • Yummy strawberry flavour
  • Shea butter, cocoa butter and lanolin to nourish, protect and repair
  • Allantoin, centella and witch hazel to repair and soothe
  • Camphor to help relieve congestion

Letibalm Nose and Lips Repair Balm

  • Cocoa butter and lanolin to nourish and protect
  • Salicylic acid and centella to aid healing
  • Menthol and camphor to help relieve congestion

Letibalm Nose and Lips Repair Fluid

  • African mango
  • Cocoa butter, lanolin and sunflower seed oil to moisturize, nourish and protect
  • Salicylic acid to aid healing
  • Menthol and camphor to help relieve congestion

Get your balm fix at a recommended retail price of R76 from Dis-Chem, selected Checkers stores and independent pharmacies. For more information contact Ivohealth on 0860 456 123 / info@ivohealth.co.za or visit www.ivohealth.co.za.

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Winter skincare for nose and lips + Letibalm GIVEAWAY (closed)

Almost a year ago I was introduced to a great product that has turned out to be a winter essential. It’s actually been a year-round essential as I suffer with allergies.

Winter skincare for nose and lips + Letibalm GIVEAWAY

Letibalm has been specifically designed to care for lips, nose and the skin in between. You can pop over to my review Letibalm – a winter essential for more details.

What I love most about this brand is that they have a paediatric version which is suitable for kids from 0 – 8 years. I love this one for myself as well. It is a great balm to use to soothe little red noses, cracked lips and little chins when dribbles irritate delicate skin.

Here are a few very handy winter skincare tips for nose and lips that were shared with me this morning. Be sure to stick around as I have a little giveaway to share as well.

 Teen woman with allergy or cold, isolated on white background

Winter weather, colds and ‘flu can play havoc with your skin. To help avoid the ‘Rudolph’ red nose look here’s handy advice from IVOhealth’s Dirna Grobbelaar on caring for the lips, nose and skin in-between.

Constant nose blowing and cold weather can result in the delicate skin between the nose and lips becoming dry and irritated. Small cracks appear, which are exacerbated each time you wipe the nose. The area becomes chapped, red and sore.

If you are unlucky enough to catch a cold, take special care right from the start. Keep your skin well-moisturised and apply Letibalm nose and lip repair balm regularly. It is specially formulated to protect and help heal this area. Use only extra-soft tissues containing Aloe vera, calendula or vitamin E. Never use rough kitchen towel or serviettes. Rather than rubbing or wiping repeatedly, just gently blot the nose.

A humidifier in the room adds moisture to the air and can help prevent skin drying out. Using a nasal spray or saline solution can help hydrate the nasal passages.

You can also help hydrate and boost the skin from the inside; eat a nutritious diet containing lots of fresh fruit, vegetables and healthy fats; drink plenty of water, rooibos or herbal teas; warm drinks are soothing and can help relieve congestion;  extra fluids can also help to thin mucus, relieving a stuffy nose.

Instead of long, hot showers which can dry out the skin, rather use cool or lukewarm water.  Use a gentle cleanser and avoid harsh soaps or facial scrubs. And always moisturize after a bath or shower, adding a few drops of extra oil to your cream or lotion.

Chapped skin is more susceptible to infection, so make sure you wash your hands before applying moisturizer. It will also help prevent the spread of germs.

Letibalm has kindly sponsored a beautiful tin containing Letibalm Paediatric Balm and Letibalm Fluid that I can give to one of my readers.

Letibalm Paediatric Letibalm Fluid with tin GIVEAWAY and reviewEntry is simple. Comment below with your contact details and you will be in the draw. This giveaway will close on 15 June 2015 and the winner will be announced shortly after. Please note that this giveaway is only open to SA residents.

Good luck!

Letibalm is available from Dis-Chem, Pick ‘n Pay and selected pharmacies and retails for R55.

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