Family & Life Magazine Issue 6 | Page 4

SNIPPETS A list of choice products, interesting news and cool developments, handpicked by the Family & Life team that will interest parents and families! BABY SKIN CARE THAT’S SAFE ENOUGH TO EAT What started out as a search for a solution to her daughter’s persistent eczema became Jo Lauren, the first baby skin care and bath collection fully made with food-grade ingredients. Founder of Jo Lauren, Jolene Liow, successfully created her own formulation to soothe her child’s rashes after everything she tried on the market failed to solve the problem. It was then that she realised the dearth of organic products out there that was effective for baby skin. Now, Jo Lauren has a line of eight products suitable for babies’ and toddlers’ sensitive skin that are preservative- and toxin-free, and yes, safe enough to eat, literally! From baby wash to baby massage oils, all of Jo Lauren’s items are made from natural and edible ingredients and are superior in purity and quality, as compared to cosmeticgrade ingredients. We are big fans of the Baby Miracle Balm, the signature product in the range and the one responsible for treating Jolene’s daughter’s eczema. Made from calendula, plantain leaves and elderberry extracts, the balm soothes, protects and, well, tastes great! YOUR CHILD’S CANVAS, YOUR BEAUTIFUL WALLS In the past, maintaining pristine walls with an imaginative and playful child in the home was next to impossible. You would wake up one day and discover your child with a bunch of crayons and a trail of colourful destruction on your walls. The new DULUX Wash & Wear with its new KidProof Technology promises to change that! Formulated with a unique protective layer that resists and repels tough stains, the new DULUX range lets you easily wipe off stains, dirty patches and marks with just a damp cloth and detergent, instantly making your wall look as good as new again. “A great deal of research and development has gone into making DULUX Wash & Wear with KidProof Technology a superior washable paint that grants long-lasting colour that does not fade off with each lean. DULUX Wash & Wear is also low in odour and free of lead and mercury, ensuring the young ones a safer and cleaner freedom of expression,” shares Jeremy Rowe, the Managing Director of AkzoNobel Decorative Paints for the South East & South Asia region. So, go ahead. Let your walls become your child’s canvas of imagination! The new DULUX Wash & Wear with KidProof Technology retails at S$23 for a one-litre can and S$82 for a five-litre can. Prices are before GST. Family & Life • Mar 2014 CUCUMBER MINT DRINK What’s Needed • 1 to 2 litres of water, depending on how strong you want the drink to taste • 1 cucumber • 1 lemon or lime • A handful of fresh mint leaves • Ice cubes Directions 1. Slice cucumber into cubes and put them into a pitcher 2. Cut the lemon or lime into wedges and toss them in together with the cucumber 3. Add the mint leaves and pour water into the jug 4. Let it sit overnight in the fridge 5. Enjoy the daily freshness in the morning! APPLE CINNAMON WATER What’s Needed • 2 sliced apples • 2 cinnamon sticks • Ice cubes Jo Lauren Baby Skin Care is available exclusively on www.jolauren.com. You can also check out their Facebook page at www.fb.com/jolaurenbaby. 4 SIMPLE DETOX BY YES SUPERMARKET Remember your now-forgotten New Year resolution to have a healthier diet? It is still not too late to get back on track! With a bit of help from YES Supermarket, one of Singapore’s fastest growing supermarket chains, we have put together three simple detox recipes for you and your family that will help to clear your skin, improve your digestion and more! Directions 1. Drop the apple slices into the pitcher 2. Add the cinnamon sticks 3. Add ice cubes and water 4. Place in the fridge for 10 minutes before serving 5. Enjoy! CELERY AND GREEN APPLE JUICE What’s Needed • 4 green apples • 3 – 12 celery stalks Directions 1. Throw all the ingredients into a juice extractor 2. Pour and enjoy! YES Supermarket is at Block 201B Tampines Street 21, Block 138 Tampines Street 11, Block 829 Tampines Street 81, YES Marketplace @ Tampines Mart, 7 Tampines Street 32 and 35 Hougang Avenue 3. NEED TO CUT COSTS? We have less drastic solutions Singapore-based accounting firm Origins, provides customised financial sol WF