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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.

xxx

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Philips Sonicare Toothbrushes – Brighter smiles for the whole family

A few months ago I received a Philips Sonicare HealthyWhite electric toothbrush and I couldn’t wait to put it to the test.

Years ago I decided to give an electric toothbrush a go, and I decided immediately that I would never go back to manual. The performance of an electric vs manual toothbrush can’t really be compared as an electric brush does the job so much better.

As my old electric toothbrush was on it’s way out, I was very keen to give the Philips Sonicare HealthyWhite toothbrush a try to see how it performs… once again no comparison.

Philips Sonicare – Brighter smiles for the whole family

Philips Sonicare Healthy White

The Philips Sonicare HealthyWhite is the best toothbrush I have ever used and it will take serious convincing to get me to change again. My mouth feels clean and healthy after every use and my teeth look whiter. It definitely does get rid of surface stains.

It took me a couple of days to get used to the brushing motion of this toothbrush. I was used to a small round head that rotates, whilst the Sonicare makes use of sonic vibrations that were very ticklish at first. The more ‘traditional’ shaped brush head gives up to 31 000 brush strokes per min. Once you are used to a super charged cleaning like this, you will never look back. HealthyWhite also has a built-in timer which guides your brushing time as well as 30 second whitening mode. Another plus is the fantastic battery life. This first time I had to charge it I actually forgot where I put the charger (the charge lasted a couple of weeks and my attention span…).

For a healthy, whiter and brighter smile, the Philips Sonicare HealthyWhite toothbrush truly can’t be beat and it’s worth every cent. I was a bit worried that replacement heads may be a bit expensive as this plaque busting tool does not come cheap (price at end of post), but I was surprised to see that the heads retail for about the same as most brands on the market.

After my great experience with my new toothbrush, I grabbed the opportunity with both hands when Cara got the chance to try one too. We’ve never really had issues to get Cara to brush her teeth, but I knew that those little chompers were not getting the cleaning they need and deserve.

philips sonicare for kids

I found this on the web and it perfectly sums up the Sonicare for Kids’ great features.

sonicare for kids

Cara loves her new toothbrush. Philips, those stickers were a brilliant idea. The Philips Sonicare for Kids sports both a low and a high mode to ensure gentle and effective cleaning. The timer gradually works up to the recommended 2 minutes, which is great to get little ones used to it. 2 minutes can seem like a lifetime for a toddler. Fun sounds also help little ones to learn where and how long they have to brush to ensure that they don’t miss any of those precious pearly whites.

Since Cara has started using the Sonicare for Kids (we still help of course as she is only 4) she is a lot more keen to brush morning and night and will quickly remind us if we forget about a brushing. Her little teeth are sparkly and clean and I am assured that my little girl’s teeth and gums are in the best possible hands. This toothbrush is an investment.

Both of the above brushes do carry a hefty price tag, but I can say with confidence that you will not regret a purchase. Especially for the little ones.

The Philips Sonicare HealthyWhite retails for around R1 100 and the Philips Sonicare for Kids for R900. You can find these beauties at Dis-Chem pharmacies and selected Pick ‘n Pay stores.

Thank you for great products Philips.

xoxo

 

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