Guardian's Botaneco Garden Baby Range is Gentle to Baby's Skin!

To be honest, I don't care much for skin products because I have great skin (lies). It's just because I'm super lazy! But then again, I received this very interesting article on Guardian's Botaneco Garden (BG) range. My parents are huge fans, and I mean HUGE because they strictly use BG in their skin care regime, religiously. TBH, my dad who also doesn't care much uses BG for showers, shampoo and stuff. So when I heard that they've got this baby thing going on, it sounds super interesting. Here's more info.

Guardian, the largest pharmacy, health and beauty retail chain in Malaysia is delighted to introduce the Botaneco Garden Baby range, expanding its Botaneco Garden line that uses ingredients harvested from nature, to serve and help protect the skin of littlest users.

The Botaneco Garden Baby Organic Chamomile & Oatmeal range consists of head-to-toe wash, baby body lotion and facial & body cream, and uses a unique blend of organic chamomile extract to soothe skin, organic colloidal oatmeal to help protect the skin barrier, while Eco-Certified olive oil moisturizes both skin and hair. 

Every product in the Botaneco Garden Baby range uses organic chamomile extract and organic colloidal oatmeal and eco-certified olive oil which are selected ingredients to suite baby skin. The line has ingredients which are organic and is hypoallergenic, as well as being dermatologically tested & proven. The formulation is free from parabens, silicone, SLS, SLES, colorants, lanolin and DEA, giving parents peace-of-mind that baby is getting gentle, caring cleansing and pampering from the very first day.

Affordably priced, Botaneco Guardian Baby brings quality hair and skincare within reach of more consumers.

Botaneco Garden Baby Organic Chamomile & Oatmeal range uses a unique blend of organic chamomile extract to soothe skin, organic colloidal oatmeal to help protect the skin barrier, while Eco-Certified olive oil moisturizes both skin and hair. It consists of head-to-toe wash, baby body lotion, and facial & body cream.

The entire line is developed and produced in Australia.

Chamomile extract, which can also be found in the Botaneco Garden Baby range, is a popular ingredient in aromatherapy and skin care[1], that can soothe the skin.

Colloidal oatmeal is high in starches and beta-glucan that make it protective and water-holding, with antioxidant and soothing properties. The cleansing effects of oats are due to saponins, which make it an ideal cleanser, moisturiser, buffer as well as a soothing and skin protective agent.[2]

Olive oil is packed with anti-oxidants such as squalene, that is known for its skin health benefits that can protect and hydrate skin when applied topically[3] . The conditioning properties of olive oil provides moisturisation to the scalp and skin.

Mrs. Segolene Defline, Corporate Brand Director, Health & Beauty, The Dairy Farm Company said: “The Botaneco Garden Baby Chamomile and Oatmeal continues the high-standards set by the main Botaneco Garden line. We set out to nurture and delight our littlest users, so that their skin and hair is cared at an early age, while providing their parents with an affordable skincare range that can grow with their children.”

Pricing* and Availability

Get your little one to start off their skin and hair care with the Botaneco Garden Baby Organic Chamomile and Oatmeal line. It is available nationwide exclusively at Guardian outlets nationwide, and at the e-store at https://online.guardian.com.my. Prices range from RM22.90 to RM31.90. 

So get one today to give your baby the best skin care he or she deserves! ;)

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[1] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2995283/

[2] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17373175

[3] Boskou, D. Olive and Olive Oil Bioactive Constituents. 2015 : Chapter 3, 61.

An Affordable Aidilfitri with Sajian Bijak Raya Kimball!

What's up, peeps?

TBH, I am a fan of Kimball products, regardless of its price. Everything I have at home (sauces, pasta, etc.), everything is Kimball. LOL. And they never cease to impress me with creative ideas and super awesome, easy recipes. Okay, people, I am a super busy person so I ain't got time to mess around in the kitchen. When I go there, I'm gonna spend 30 minutes, at most! Then I expect to have my food ready and prep myself for a great meal and be full. Burppss... So I received this press release recently, about some creative Raya ideas by Kimball and Chef Rohani Jelani (don't know who this lady is, but she sounds and looks like a very kind lady).

Anyway, check this out!

Hari Raya is a time of celebration, but with the rising cost of living it can be a strain on Malay mothers as they need to allocate budgets wisely for a variety of Hari Raya essentials, such as spending on food, clothes and decor for this once-a-year occasion.

Kimball, a household name in sauces, pasta and other cooking solutions for more than 40 years in Malaysia, understands the issues faced by mums in hosting a Hari Raya Open House for family and friends in this challenging economic situation. Collaborating with recipe creator Chef Rohani Jelani, Kimball developed ‘Sajian Bijak Raya Kimball’ menu and recipes, to introduce a smart way to host a Raya spread while reducing hefty cost.

With a budget of only RM100, the delicious five-course Kimball Raya menu consists of two appetizers, two main courses and a dessert, that can heartily feed a party of 8.

With popular celebrity host Raja Azura (Kak Engku) and Chef Rohani, the ‘Sajian Bijak Raya Kimball’ cooking demonstration was held to showcase how RM100 can be stretched a long way to create delicious restaurant-like dishes for Raya.

(From Left) Popular Malaysian TV host and actress, Raja Azura, General Manager, Campbell Soup Southeast Asia Sdn Bhd, Mr Paul Serra, notable food writer and recipe developer, Chef Rohani Jelani and Category Manager, Campbell Soup Southeast Asia Sdn Bhd, Ms Tania Lee, and the wide range of quality Kimball products at the ‘Sajian Bijak Raya Kimball’ cooking demonstration.

According to Chef Rohani Jelani, Hari Raya dishes at many open houses can be predictable.

“It is almost always ketupat, lemang and rendang. Hence, I developed the menu for ‘Sajian Bijak Raya Kimball’ with Kimball not only to be budget friendly, but to also provide a tasty variety for Hari Raya Open House.”

Raja Azura, or known as Kak Engku, and Chef Rohani Jelani live in action during the cooking demonstration.

For celebrity Raja Azura, or better known as Kak Engku, who is a mother of three, Raya is the time to showcase creativity as there are expectations to be met.  

“On such festive occasions, guests will be expecting a great spread, while kids expect dishes that suit their palate. When you are a celebrity, the pressure is much higher to come out with a Raya spread that is more elaborate and unique.”

“This is what I like about the Sajian Bijak Raya Kimball – it is ‘lain dari yang lain’; very creative in the pairing of the dishes and the way it is plated. I am definitely looking forward to try the Kimball Chicken Masala, because it uses the Kimball Spaghetti Sauce, which is unique. My kids, family, relatives and friends come to my home expecting to be delighted, so this year, I can make this restaurant-quality meal, and serve it to them at home,” she said.

These Sajian Bijak Raya Kimball recipes were specially created using quality Kimball products. The menu includes the unique combination of Kimball Festive Gado-gado and Kimball Stuffed Tofu Fritters as starters, Kimball Kerabu Fried Rice and Kimball Chicken Masala as the main course, and the distinctive Kimball Black Velvet Cake as dessert.

According to Ms Tania Lee, Category Manager, Campbell Soup Southeast Asia Sdn. Bhd., Kimball understands that with the rising cost of living, mums are looking for effective ways to stretch every ringgit spent for Raya preparation.

“We developed the Sajian Bijak Raya Kimball recipes to help mums in stretching their budgets. With only RM100, mums can comfortably serve restaurant-like quality Raya dishes to their guests. With savings on meal preparations, mums can spend more on other Raya preparation such as ‘duit raya’ and festive clothing for the family, house decor and so much more,” said Ms Lee.

To find out more about ‘Sajian Bijak Raya Kimball’ or other easy, affordable and convenient recipes and Kimball’s wide range of products, visit their website at http://www.kimball.com.my/, or log on to their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/KimballMalaysia/ to discover more updates and information about Kimball’s products and how to maximize taste with simple ingredients you can find at home, for an affordable price!