THE product for healthy skin

We’re bringing you THE product for a healthy skin, a body that feels great and everyday support for your immune system.

If you’re having problems with your skin, suffering from acne or eczema, or your skin just isn’t as clear as you would like, there is finally some good news.

Penpharm has a product rich in Zinc, Vitamin E and Selenium – a combination of ingredients that helps repair and maintain healthy looking skin.

Zinium has been proven to be effective against major skin conditions such as acne, eczema and others, but that isn’t all. Zinium is an every day immune-boosting supplement, so it keeps your body feeling great too. You’ll also be pleased to discover that it’s more affordable than our major competitior’s products – just one more way that Penpharm cares for you and your family.

Available in easy to swallow capsules, Zinium comes in packs of 30 and 60 and is available in Dischem, Clicks, PnP Pharmacies as well as in leading community pharmacies. Or you can order online for delivery at www.penpharm.co.za

If you’ve been following my blog, you’ll know that I’ve been painting all of my nail art designs and tutorials by hand.
I understand that not everyone has the patience or the time to do nail art, let alone paint their nails. So this post is dedicated to all those busy moms, hard working women and everyone else who just want a quick and easy way to create nail art.
- See more at: http://www.nailsbychichi.co.za/5-easy-ways-to-cheat-nail-art#sthash.lTV3swn2.dpuf

If you’ve been following my blog, you’ll know that I’ve been painting all of my nail art designs and tutorials by hand.
I understand that not everyone has the patience or the time to do nail art, let alone paint their nails. So this post is dedicated to all those busy moms, hard working women and everyone else who just want a quick and easy way to create nail art.
- See more at: http://www.nailsbychichi.co.za/5-easy-ways-to-cheat-nail-art#sthash.lTV3swn2.dpuf

Herbal Hair Dyes

There have been many scary stories of late around the dangers of permanent hair dye, and allergic reactions seem to have become more common. Consumers are starting to ask more questions about the ingredients in hair dyes, as well as those in beauty products in general.

What is apparent is that most permanent hair dyes that hairdressers use as well as permanent home hair dyes contain high levels of chemicals like ammonia, paraben, resorcinol, hydrogen peroxide and phenylenediamine (PPD).

PPDs, in particular, have attracted a lot of bad press. But what is PPD and can you achieve the results you are looking for by using a product without PPD or with far lower levels?

In short, PPD are the color pigments used to alter your hair’s natural shade, a necessary ingredient in permanent hair dyes that do not wash out. Current European legislation allows for PPDs to make up 6% of the ingredients of hair dyes. However, with research pointing to its harmful effects, you’ll want to go for products that use the least amount possible.

Hydrogen Peroxide, contrary to public knowledge, is not considered a health risk in low quantities. There are a small number of people who may be allergic, but in general the most significant side effect is damaging your hair.

Ammonia is in fact more of a serious culprit with regard to health and allergic reactions. Its function is to penetrate the hair with color.

So what’s a gal to do who wants to experiment with hair colour while still using products that are friendly to her body?

The good news is that there are more natural permanent hair dyes available on the market that do the job just as well, if not better, than conventional hair dyes.

The world’s market leader in herbal hair dyes, Herbatint has been available in South Africa for seven years and has proven itself to offer more conditioning, lasting color. Herbatint contains no Ammonia, Paraben or Resorcinol as well as the lowest possible levels of PPD and Peroxide. The dye is a dream to use without the “customary” burning sensation during the dyeing process or the awful smell. And, hair is quite simply left in far better condition.

The Big Banquet in a Little Jar™

What’s the story behind Pesto Princess?

About 14 years ago, Kathleen Quillinan – an opera singer at the time – began selling fresh sauces made in her home kitchen, as a creative way to fund her singing career.  

Pesto was quite new to South African palates back then, and people were thrilled to discover the fresh flavour, revealing to Kathleen that it was possible to create a business with pesto as the signature product.

And so it came to be that she laid her singing career to rest and began a new adventure, with plenty of its own theatricality!

With the support of loyal fans over the last 14 years, Pesto Princess has weathered the challenging journey from market to supermarket, and today continues to nourish, comfort and delight people through food.

Where did the quirky name come from?

At a market in the early days, someone asked Kathleen what her company’s name was.  The truth of the matter was, it did not even have a name.  Being a performer, Kathleen was used to improvising, and offered the first name that came into her head: Pesto Princess. 

What flavours of pesto do you offer?

                                    

                      

Recommended Retail prices – all R34.99 except Basil – The Classic – R36.99

Pesto Princess is a Halaal Certified Factory

How do you use pesto?

Pasta                     dilute and toss through cooked pasta

Sandwiches          use as a spread

Soups                     stir a spoon through soup as you serve

Meat Dishes        top with pesto before baking or grilling

Pizza                      spread on bases, or drizzle (diluted) as you serve

Salad Dressings  make your own with olive oil, balsamic, and lemon juice

Breakfast             add to scrambled eggs or omelettes before or after cooking