Speaking to RMC last night, Arsenal defender Laurent Koscielny discussed the future of the club’s boss, Arsène Wenger.
“I think that the squad is still receptive to Arsène Wenger’s message. The manager is there to prepare the players physically, tactically and to bring organisation to the pitch. Aside from that, it is up to the players to do what is necessary on the pitch to win matches. I want him to extend. I have worked under him for seven years, he is someone who I respect enormously.”
Are you currently lying on the beach reading this blog or is your holiday booked? Then it’s important to know how to protect yourself from the sun while on holiday. Everyone knows how dangerous the sun can be for your skin and hair, but finding the right products is not always easy. In this blog, you will read six tips on how to prepare yourself for the sun and which products to order for the ultimate sun protection.
1. Order the right sunscreen
As everyone knows, sunscreen is a must when you go on holiday. If all goes well, you apply it several times a day when you are on holiday, yet we often hear that people still get sunburn. This could be due to the product or the way you apply it. Of course, there are several brands that sell sunscreen, from A-brand to their own private label, and it can often cost a bit.
Luckily, you’ve come to us! At A&F Cosmetics, we also have a number of sunscreens in our range, but at an affordable price. For instance, we have the Skin Doctor Face & Body Sunblock SPF50 for anyone who does not want to apply it too often, but wants to be well protected. Want to revitalize your skin right away? Then choose the DR Rashel Anti-Aging & Moisture Sun Spray that not only protects against UV radiation, but also keeps your skin young.
2. Cool and moisturise your skin
Not only during, but also after you’ve been in the sun, don’t forget about your skin. Cooling and moisturizing your skin is essential to prevent skin damage. Fortunately, this is quite easy to do. Many people recommend aftersun and this obviously works super, but there are other ways to do this in the form of body lotions and body milk.
Because just like you need to drink a lot, your skin also needs a lot of hydration. When you notice that your skin feels dry and warm, we recommend using the Fair & White Cream-Milk Extreme Hydration. You can also opt for a body lotion with extra vitamins and minerals. Prefer to use a lotion? Then we would choose the Cetaphil Moisturising Lotion.
3. Take a break between tanning
One of the simplest recommendations to protect yourself from the sun is to take plenty of breaks. Being in the sun for hours at a stretch is not the most ideal for your skin. That’s why it’s important to take plenty of breaks. Go back to your cottage, flat, hotel or caravan and enjoy the peace and quiet. A perfect way to unwind from the sun is with a lovely face mask.
Easily order some face masks and take them with you on holiday. That way, while enjoying a drink and a book, you can enjoy some time out of the sun. All while vitalising and hydrating your face. Choose the Makari Caviar Hydrating Face Mask and enjoy!
4. Use a moisturising shampoo and conditioner
Your skin is not the only thing affected by the sun. Your hair also needs to be protected from the sun’s UV rays, but how? With the right shampoo and conditioner, of course! At A&F Cosmetics, you can choose from a wide range of moisturizing shampoos and conditioners for different hair types. You have come to the right place if you want to order protective shampoo and conditioner.
After a whole day in the sun your hair, just like your skin, naturally gets bone-dry and it is important to give your hair extra hydration. So choose a moisturizing and nourishing shampoo and conditioner and enjoy the sun every day, worry-free! Quickly order African Pride’s hydrating shampoo and ApHogee’s hydrating conditioner and go on holiday prepared!
5. Get clean skin and maintain your tan
Of course, you want to come home with a nice tan. Sunbathing on holiday can of course give you a nice tan, but the beach, the sea or a swimming pool also puts a lot of dirt on your skin. Especially if you have applied sunscreen properly, because everything will stick. To get your skin ready for another day in the sun and to keep your tan well beyond your holiday, it is important to clean your skin every evening or morning.
In a previous blog, we gave tips on how to stay tanned longer after sunbathing and the product that helps with this is: body scrub. By exfoliating your skin daily while on holiday, you not only make sure your skin is ready for another day in the sun, but you also stay tanned longer. The product that should definitely be in your suitcase is the Fair & White Brightening Scrub With Argan.
6. Prevent burnt lips
Perhaps this tip is the most important because few people dwell on the risks of the sun on your lips. Your lips are always visible when you sunbathe and your lips can also get sunburned. Therefore, it is always wise to take a greasy and moisturising lip balm with you on holiday, because dry and chapped lips don’t make anyone happy.
Fortunately, we have several lip balms from the well-known brand Vaseline. These lip balms are small in size and perfect to carry in your pocket or bag. That way, you can be sure you always have lip balm with you, for when you need it. Some popular flavours include Vaseline Lip Therapy Cocoa and Vaseline Lip Therapy Rosy.
Always go on holiday prepared thanks to A&F Cosmetics
We hope you got some use out of our tips and can start enjoying your holidays without worries. If, after reading this blog, you still have questions about any of our products or want more information, please contact us!
Wondering what else we have in our range for your holidays or for daily use at home? Then take a look at our skin care products, hair care products, make-up and accessories.
The high-grade wooden boards are heavy and stable. The imported jute ropes are selected for solid texture, wear resistance, thick and steady, not easy to shake, not easy to deform, not easy to mildew.
full curve cutting Sleek and bump-proof, pure and versatile
Subtract furniture add space
Comfort and appearance coexist
fenced cat litter Enlarged disc, two-way fence, high security.
transparent space capsule Increased size, high-strength frame, load-bearing up to 20kg or more.
Soft and comfortable hammock It feels soft and delicate, enriching the cat’s adventurous personality.
Large space cat nest A large cat nest made of thick solid wood, where cats can play happily.
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Liebherr Components Expands Pump and Motor Offerings
Liebherr expands the existing product portfolio of open circuit pumps by the nominal size of 550 and as a double pump by the nominal size of 1,100 cc (1,100 cm3). Moreover, the new nominal size of 100 adds to the LH30VO family.
DPVO 550i – on the pulse of current affairs with new nominal sizes of open circuit pumps
The mining and industrial sectors, as well as maritime applications place increasing demands on the availability and longevity of machines and technology. In order to keep up, the components product segment at the site in Bulle (Switzerland) is enlarging its product portfolio of open circuit pumps by the nominal size of 550, which can also be used as a double pump of 1,100 cc (1,100 cm3).
“Like all pumps in this product family, the DPVO 550i is characterized by a particular robustness. In the view of digitalization, this product is ready to incorporate various sensor technologies”, explains Guillaume Bonnetot, general manager Systems at Liebherr-Mining Equipment Colmar SAS. “We look forward to seeing Liebherr’s components in use in our own machines”.
LH30VO100 – the newest member of the pump family
Modularity is the signature trait of the LH30VO family with nominal sizes of 28, 45 and 85. Liebherr is further pursuing this approach with the inclusion of the nominal size of 100 cc (100 cm3). Among other things, the LH30VO100 consists of a modular system of eight controllers with a variety of combination options. The variable drive-through concept allows the selection and addition of further pumps, when installing them on the machine. In doing so, Liebherr-Components fulfills the growing demand for products with a high degree of flexibility. With all its nominal sizes, the entire LH30VO pump family offers a wide range of applications from mobile machinery and stationary hydraulics, for primary work functions to secondary applications, such as in fans, auxiliary drives or steering systems.
DMVA 165-165 – high power density and flexibility in control
The Liebherr axial piston double motor DMVA product family features a swash plate design for the use in open and closed circuit. It is especially popular for use in winch and drilling drives. Thanks to its back-to-back design, the two smaller rotary groups allow for significantly higher speeds as compared to a larger rotary group. Both swashplates can be swiveled independently or parallel to each other. The common connecting plate, in turn, makes the piping installation much easier. George and Peter Allpass of Alpine Logging based in South Africa, the manufacturer of cable logging winch systems for the timber industry worldwide, explain: “One of the advantages of the DMVA double motor is its impressive maximum speed. The inverse piston design with a swivel angle of 22° is very efficient and has a high power density, making it ideal for applications that require a wide conversion range. Not only does the product perform with great reliability, but the support and service by Liebherr are above our expectations.”
With these additions to the product portfolio, Liebherr is on par with current and future user requirements.
High-end wood, durable, many cats play and sleep, stable and not shaking
Shake to sleep. Tranquil and comfortable The woven hammock design at the bottom can be hung and removed, and can be used for shaking and sleeping.
Square solid wood columns. stable without shaking The four-corner solid wood pillars on the bottom plate are firmly attached to the ground, which is stable and not easy to shake.
18% success rate. crafting each column The cumbersome and delicate process of making materials, 30% of the precious wood will eventually take about 60%, and the cost will be spared to create a healthy paradise for cats.
Spacious big cat litter. Fat cat worry-free The open design of the big cat nest allows pets to move around freely, beautiful and practical.
Increase the platform area. Worry-free for multi-cat families The large platform design on the top makes the lazy posture unrestrained.
Polish international defensive midfielder and PSG man Grzegorz Krychowiak’s adventure with the Ligue 1 champions is becoming increasingly difficult, and, so long as the current coaching and playing hierarchy stays in place, he will strongly consider a summer transfer move.
Le Parisien report that the majority of the PSG squad was upset by Unai Emery’s decision to bring Krychowiak on as a substitute in their 2nd leg clash with Barcelona last week, with the Polish international having spent the previous weeks featuring for the PSG reserve team outfit.
Krychowiak has been surprisingly, largely unimpressive for his new club this season, despite knowing Unai Emery well from their joint time together at Sevilla.
Clothing bundles. Custom baby blankets. Personalised baby gifts like toys. A gift for a newborn should set up a baby for life. Most won't even last a lunchtime.
That wasn’t always the case. There are traditions of gifting gold to little ones that go back centuries. Newborns would see their palms crossed with coins. Or they would get a golden bangle to ward off evil spirits. In China, babies were given gold coins as gifts for the Zhua Zhou ceremony – a precious, meaningful custom that held significance for both the giver and the baby.
Choosing a gift for a newborn in 2023 can still do the same. A present should be thoughtful. It should feel special. The gift should signify that you’re invested in the newborn’s future. It should show them that you want to give them the best start in life.
This guide will walk you through a selection of baby gift ideas that both the parents and their baby will treasure for years to come, from practical baby accessories to the gift of gold.
Newborn baby gift essentials
Typical newborn baby gifts tend to cover the must-haves that new parents will need: baby grows; sleep suits; and special outfits for zero-to-three- or three-to-six-month-olds. These essentials can be a blessing for parents.
Generally given to the mother as baby shower gifts, the best bundles and baby gift sets tend to include a hat, mittens, booties, and a bib. Other essentials can include baby bottles, cuddly toys, and even hamper-like bundles that bring together much or all of the above.
Other basics most parents will require include baby towels, muslins, and vests. But it’s the one-off, bigger ticket items such as a pram, car seat, or a good quality cot that’s the most helpful present you can give younger couples.
Baby shower gifts
Presents like Bertie’s New Baby Girl Gift Baskets from Babyblooms are a good place to start. Featuring soft cotton muslins, bibs, baby clothes, and a small teddy bear, these hampers have everything new parents need to get through those first few weeks.
Similarly, a bundle of homecooked meals will always be welcomed. In the UK, COOK has worked with the Positive Birth Company to create the COOK Meal Box, a week’s worth of homemade meals for mummy and daddy. They arrive frozen and can be heated up in the oven or microwave, giving parents more precious one-on-one time with their baby.
Giving gold as a gift for a newborn
Some might prefer to give a newborn something a little more meaningful, such as bequeathing them a wedding ring that belonged to the baby’s great-grandmother. Gifting jewellery or a family heirloom is a touching gesture that mixes the personal with the precious: part inheritance for your children; part a direct link to the past.
Traditional ways of gifting gold
Another way to do that is via the custom of coin-giving. Practiced for centuries across Europe, giving a gold or silver coin to a baby was said to bring good luck. The money also served a more practical purpose: it became the start of a nest egg for the little one.
Gifting Napoleon coins and crib medals in France
In France these days, a child might receive a gold Napoleon coin. These finely engraved coins were minted during Napoléon Bonaparte’s reign. However, it is more common for family members to give newborns a crib medal. These small, round decorated medallions, often engraved with different Catholic symbols, are attached to the baby’s cot to watch over them at night like a guardian angel.
Italy gifts handcrafted baby items like engraved bracelets
Catholicism plays a part in the gifting of gold in Italy, too. Parents here don’t accept presents until the baby is born and even then, a newborn is likely to get its most significant gifts at its christening. Traditionally, they will be presented with a gold bracelet.
If you buy a newborn some engraved baby jewellery like a bracelet, having it engraved with a personal message, the baby’s initials, or their date of birth can be a lovely, thoughtful touch.
Babies in Switzerland are given a Swiss Miss, a Vreneli coin
In Switzerland, it’s customary for a newborn to get a Vreneli coin as a gift during their christening. This fabled 20 Swiss Francs gold piece, nicknamed the ‘Swiss Miss’, was first issued in 1897 and features a bust of Helvetia, the national personification of Switzerland, with the Alps in the background.
A popular investment for those who buy gold, a Vreneli coin is a secure way to set up the next generation of your family financially. The coin can also be stored in a display case, giving it an aesthetic value too.
The most meaningful new baby gift ideas for 2023? A Lady Fortuna gold bar
Alternatively, if you have a little more to spend, consider buying the newborn a Lady Fortuna gold bar as a gift. Elegantly engraved with the goddess Fortuna, daughter of Jupiter, these sophisticated small gold bars start at just 1 gram, and offer a majesty and an appearance few other baby gifts can muster.
Developed by MKS PAMP, each gold bullion is engraved with its own serial number, marking it as a unique gift for your family’s latest edition. The bars have also been certified as Carbon Neutral by the Carbon Trust, meaning they are a desirable, eco-friendly baby gift, perfect for 2023.
Whatever you choose to buy for the latest arrival in your life, few ideas can beat a modern twist on the age-old tradition of coin-giving.
Expanding its range of industrial cellular routers, Westermo now offers the new Merlin 4400 series of compact and rugged LTE Cat 4 wireless routers.
These have been developed to support secure remote access to equipment within utility, industrial and trackside applications. The Merlin 4400 series is equipped with a set of cybersecurity tools as standard including a trusted platform module chip that keeps cryptographic keys secure, Secure Boot functionality ensuring the routers boot using only trusted software, virtual private network and stateful firewall support for data security. The Merlin 4400 series offers high-speed data network connectivity, with support for Ethernet and RS-232/485 communications ensuring compatibility with existing equipment. This series has IEC 61850-3 Class 1 approval, allowing deployment in medium voltage substation automation applications, while EN 50121-4 approval enables use in rail trackside applications.