BaoCare Archives - Living Our Sunshine with Susann Deysel

January 19, 2019 3 Mins Read

Wie voel dieselfde?

Sug, dit voel asof ek jare laas geslaap het en asof my jare nou my begin inhaal. Ek weet dis nie veraltyd nie, net tot baba deurslaap, maar ek is moeg tot in my tone.

Die laaste paar weke was ‘n tuimeltrein/mallemeule. Lexa, ons kleuter, is terug skooltoe. Beide van ons het ook ons eie besighede so dis ‘n stryd om wakker te bly of selfs net die moed bymekaar te skraap om na ‘n vergadering te gaan en “aangeskakel” te lyk. Dis nie maklik nie, maar ons doen dit want dis waarvoor ons vir 6 jaar gewerk het.

Ek is ‘n dromer omdat ek ‘n realis is.
Onbekend

Ek grap graag dat ek “Wonder Woman” is, maar ek doen net wat gedoen moet word – soos enige ander persoon wat in my skoene is. Die prys van om alles te doen wys ongelukkig vining op een plek, my gesig. Ek het darem die voordeel van nuwe produkte wat ek kan toets en party beland op my tafel en ander koop ek.

Die beste produkte van 2018 is definitief Optiphi, African Extracts Rooibos en BaoCare wat aan verskillende spektrums staan maar wat beide baie goeie resultate gelewer het.

2019, wel, ek is terug by dowwe gelaatskleur, plooie en zits… Als omdat ek nie die produkte gebruik het wat ek geweet het werk en myself afgeskeep het. Ek is regtig kwaad vir myself.

Watter velsorgprodukte toets ek nou?

Optiphi – ek het ‘n heerlike serum van hulle ontvang om te probeer. Ek kan amper dit beskryf as ‘n baie ryk room wat in jou vel intrek en wat dan verder werk. Ek het dit nou al tweekeer gebruik. Oor ‘n week of so sal ek deel wat dit gedoen het vir my vel.

Ek het ook Matsimela se aalwyn-reeks gekoop wat ook ‘n steenkoolseep insluit. Dit is die volgende reeks op my lys om te toets. Dit is ‘n uiters bekostigbare reeks en wel, ek hoop dit werk.

Splinternuwe blog in Afrikaans – is dit nodig?

Ek het lank gewik en weeg of ek nog iets wil aanpak, maar die grootste rede vir die blog is dat dit vir my is. Ek wil meer in my eie taal skryf en met mense in my taal praat. Soms sal die artikels ‘n vertaling van my Goddess Blog artikels wees en soms gaan dit oorspronklik en net vir die blog wees.

Asseblief, deel my blog met jou vriendinne. Lag saam my, huil saam my en miskien leer jy iets nuuts!

September 19, 2018 2 Mins Read

BaoCare Acne – the review

Have you ever had such a bad day that you stuffed your face with anything within reach – and the next day you have a breakout of note? It still happens to me!

The times I have a product to test that will address my skin problems, I am happiest. Previously I have written about BaoCare Radiance and its quick “rejuvenation” of my skin and today I’m talking acne/zits/karbonkels/the eew stuff.

I know the power of baobab oil, but when it is combined with tea tree, calendula and evening primrose you have a host of anti-microbial properties in one concentrated product. BaoCare Acne contains high levels of linoleic acid, an essential fatty acid used in the biosynthesis of prostaglandins which in turn sends chemical signals that summon white blood cells (Source: Wikipedia) that helps to balance sebum (icky stuff) production. I sound pretty smart now, right?

BaoCare Acne has a pleasant, soft fragrance and is gentle on the skin. For best results I would recommend applying it twice daily after cleansing. Because it contains tea tree oil, avoid sensitive skin around the eyes.

Is it worth the buy?

Yes! I would never hesitate in recommending BaoCare products. They even have it in a small 10ml size if you would like to first try a little before spending the big bucks.

My breakout (which can turn really ugly) subsided within 24 hours. I’m still treating it with BaoCare Acne to have no return breakouts.

May 21, 2018 3 Mins Read

Natural skincare by BaoCare

I have been promising to write about my experience with BaoCare Radiance for some time now – and here it finally is…

I’ve used facial oil before, but this is the first time I’ve used a product with baobab oil as an ingredient. However, I’m quite keen to try new products and if they happen to come from the far north… a little bit intrigued.

Visible difference

Day 1 with the BaoCare Radiance my skin literally slurped up the oil and absorbed it. I used 2 drops and my skin didn’t feel oily (as if when you put on vitamin E oil). If I can describe the feeling it is like putting on a night cream, but one that doesn’t feel heavy.

By day 3 there was a visible change to my skin. It didn’t look as dull and dry – plus it was super soft. My wrinkles (yes, I have those) were soft and less visible too. I’m now using the BaoCare Radiance oil on my face, neck and decolletage and it takes 3 or 4 drops.

I actually started getting compliments about my skin – which is a first for me.

“Your skin is glowing”
“Are you doing something different? Your skin looks beautiful!”

This photo has no filter or brightness adjustment and was taken after about 2 weeks of using the BaoCare Radiance. I had foundation on, but it’s not heavy, with no special techniques – everyday quick make-up. PS. don’t try to guess my age as even on my worst days I look younger – focus on the middle of my forehead and on my nose bridge between the eyes as here I usually have deep lines.

The BaoCare Radiance retails for under R200 and is available from www.baocare.co.za, Wellness Warehouse and Faithful to Nature.

What’s in the product?

It is 100% natural and is made up of a luxurious blend of oils for mature skin (40+). The small brown seed found in the fruit pod contains the oil that is cold-pressed from it.

Baobab oil – moisturising and helps to regenerate skin cells
Jojoba – helps with elasticity abd softens the sin
Pomegranate – protects against damage from UV light, promotes collagen synthesis and skin repair

BaoCare promises to be free from synthetic chemical ingredients and parabens.

The BaoCare range

Radiance
100% Pure Baobab Oil
Tissue Oil
Eczema Skin Care
Acne Skin Care

Culture of caring

The baobab oil is wild-harvested in the heart of baobab country, Limpopo, by (mostly) women from the Venda communities in the area. EcoProducts, the manufacturers of BaoCare, also support pre-school crèches and the Baobab Guardians Program, a baobab tree planting initiative

About baobab trees

Baobabs are very hardy and can survive harsh, near desert conditions. It has adapted to its environment by learning how to conserve water. It is unlike other trees as it can regenerate its own damaged bark. Its fruit (yum) and leaves are exceptionally nourishing. Plus these trees live for a really long time.

May 8, 2018 2 Mins Read

Last Minute Mother’s Day Gift Ideas

I know there are some last minute gift shoppers out there, so I’m going to share some ideas that you can order today still and get in time for the weekend (hopefully). Mostly they won’t break the bank either 🙂

BaoCare Radiance

Help your mom (or yourself) to have a softer skin. I have used it for over 3 weeks and I can see the difference. My skin is literally glowing and less wrinkly. I still have a full post in my drafts about my experience with this Baobab, Jojoba & Pomegranate product all the way from Limpopo. (Retails at R182)

Find a stockist or buy online here.

Don’t be shy to add a make-up bag or something else from the range to your shopping – when you support them, you support local people.

Matsimela Home Spa Products

It’s not just bath salts and bath bombs. When you look at their website you will discover their little secret – they actually have amazing products that are affordable.
Yes, this is some of my own personal stash – after it was raided multiple times by family. The big tubs in the back… that is my dirty little secret to being relaxed.

If you can’t make it to a Matsimela retail store, buy it online.

They also have a promo with a free rose gold bag if you buy any of the Mother’s Day gift sets. Prices on the website start at around R55 and gift sets from R250. This will inspire you a little:

Light a candle, make a room smell pretty

I posted a while ago about what is on my desk and you would’ve spotted a Shearer Candle (Tropical Watermelon, R340).

However, I picked up something from www.thewhimsicalwhippet.co.za that I fell in love with the first time I saw it, a diffuser from Stoneglow. It has the message “And so the Adventure Begins” on and smells very sweet (sweet rose and pink proscecco). This costs R460, but prices start from around R130 for something smaller but just as fragrant. For your own mom, or yourself, you will find something that is perfect.