Our skin reacts to changing seasons. Start paying attention to how your skin feels and looks, and gently tailor your skincare routine to give it the love it needs.   Winter Cold weather, indoor heating and winds can sap the moisture in your skin. Use hydrating serum, go easy on exfoliation, and keep using sunscreen. […] The post Glowing Skin for Every Season appeared first on Keeping it Candid ..read more

Paying tribute to the estate’s co-founder Ansela van de Caab   June is a special heritage month in Muratie’s history books. It is the month in which Ansela van de Caab was emancipated from slavery, gaining her freedom to marry Laurens Campher and become one of the first owners of Muratie. The remarkable story of […] The post HONOURING MURATIE’S HERITAGE DURING THE MONTH OF JUNE appeared first on Keeping it Candid ..read more

Explore some of the Cape’s best red wines at a premier tasting to be hosted by producers of the Durbanville Wine Valley on Friday, the 2nd of August. The Taste of Terroir Winter Red Wine Tasting Soirée by Durbanville Wine Valley will feature a range of red wines across several vintages and styles. Award-winning farms to […] The post DURBANVILLE RED WINES TAKE THE STARRING ROLE AT TASTE OF TERROIR SOIRÉE appeared first on Keeping it Candid ..read more

Africa introduced coffee to the world, so it’s hardly surprising that South Africa boasts some of the finest baristas on the continent as well as a thriving coffee culture.   Next month several of the country’s top coffee craftsmen and artisans will be participating in the Barista Battle Royale Challenge – A Tribute to Coffee Craftsmanship at […] The post Battle of the Baristas appeared first on Keeping it Candid ..read more

At the 2024 World Drinks Awards  Van Ryn’s 15-Year-Old Potsill Brandy was awarded World’s Best Wine Brandy, for the second consecutive year, beating fierce competition from France, Spain, Australia and other South African prominent brandy producers within the 2024 World Brandy Awards category. This marks the 4th time within 5 years that Van Ryn’s brandy has been awarded this title. […] The post VAN RYN’S 15-YEAR-OLD POTSTILL CROWNED WORLD’S BEST FOR 2nd CONSECUTIVE YEAR! appeared first on Keeping it Candid ..read more

In the rush of daily life, finding moments for self-care can seem out of reach. But DIY spa treatments offer a simple, quick, and affordable way to pamper yourself at home. Taking just 10 minutes to indulge in some you-time can help you reconnect with your senses and rejuvenate your body, resetting your relationship with […] The post Treat Yourself to a DIY Spa Experience with Nuts About Cooking Coconut Oil appeared first on Keeping it Candid ..read more

Dubbed the rockstar ingredient in skincare, Vitamin C not only brightens the skin, it is a powerful antioxidant that protects the skin from damaging free radicals, reduces dark spots and redness, and prevents premature ageing. This active ingredient is the popular kid in skincare, but do we know why? Almost all Dermatologists rave about the […] The post VITAMIN C: YOUR SKINCARE’S ROCKSTAR INGREDIENT appeared first on Keeping it Candid ..read more

Looking after your skin’s microbiome can help you achieve glowing skin. In order to do it right – you would first need to analyse whether your microbiome is healthy. Local leading skincare brand SKIN functional believes in enabling you to achieve your best skin yet, and this means giving the power back to you with their bespoke […] The post Your Skin’s Microbiome & Why It Matters appeared first on Keeping it Candid ..read more

Durbanville, South Africa, April 2024: Winemakers from South Africa’s premier cool-climate winemaking region of Durbanville will unveil the latest vintage of its collaborative Sauvignon Blanc within days – and it’s a keeper! As with its previous two iterations, the 2024 Durbanville Sauvignon Blanc pooled the champion talents of the region’s renowned wine growers and winemakers. […] The post BE FIRST TO SAVOUR THE ALL-NEW DURBANVILLE COLLAB SAUVIGNON BLANC appeared first on Keeping it Candid ..read more

The new vintage of South Africa’s icon port from Allesverloren has been unveiled. Deemed the must-have for drinks connoisseurs, the wine’s latest iteration re-affirms Allesverloren’s status as a shining light for premier quality. With the launch of this 2020 vintage also comes a new name. The Allesverloren Fine Old Vintage now becomes Allesverloren Cape Vintage. […] The post ALLESVERLOREN’S LATEST PORT-STYLE WINE REAFFIRMS FARM’S ICON STATUS appeared first on Keeping it Candid ..read more