KU.KU Duckbill bathing set is made with a unique natural formula that's enriched with natural Chamomile Roman and Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice to refresh and soothes baby’s delicate skin. It has the ability to cleanse the baby's skin without irritating it while keeping the skin soft and moisturized.

It was exciting day at Lulu Hypermarket, 1 Shamelin Mall as the grand opening was held to welcome everyone Lulu’s 174th global store and its 2nd outlet in Malaysia. Lulu Group, one of the largest retail operators in the Middle East & North African (MENA) region has further consolidated its presence in the Far East by opening its second hypermarket in the Malaysian capital of Kuala Lumpur. YB Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution bin Ismail, Minister of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs of Malaysia officially inaugurated the Hypermarket in the presence of Ambassadors of various countries, prominent local businessmen and other dignitaries.

The new Hypermarket is strategically located at 1 Shamelin Mall in the Cheras district of capital Kuala Lumpur, this new 80,000 square feet hypermarket has been designed using the latest retail space concepts and modern technology to make shopping more fun and enjoyable for the residents of Cheras and its nearby areas for their daily shopping needs.



Grocery shopping is a fun chore I enjoy and it's actually therapheutic for me, my favorite supermarket to restock my items in Malaysia is definitely Lulu Hypermarket!

Aside from very competitive prices, the main reason I love to visit is Lulu Hypermarket is because they offer the most complete range of household products, electronics, and apparel. Lulu Hypermarket has a huge selection of quality fresh seafood, vegetables and fruits I can get and that includes imported brands including dairy, packaged food, toiletries and essential household products.



Yusuff Ali MA, Chairman of Lulu Group said “as declared during the inauguration of our first Hypermarket in Malaysia, we are firm on our expansion plans in Malaysia and are committed to launching four new hypermarkets in different parts of Malaysia before and of 2020. This includes projects in Setia City Mall, Bangi Gateway, Bachang (Malacca) & Johor Bahru.



Lulu Hypermarket 1 Shamelin Mall is having their Grand Opening Promotions. There will be exclusive opening promotions from 1st July till 4th July 2019 at the store with discounts up to 50% off and many more so don't miss out this great time to pay them a visit!

Hey loves today I will be sharing my experience and knowledge about the recent laser skin care treatment I tired, the Pico Laser is really popular now and there are many different brands in the market, the one I happen to try is PICOPLUS Laser. This is a new laser technology for the treatment of pigmentation, wrinkles, acne scar treatment, tattoo removal, and overall skin rejuvenation.

PICOPLUS Laser is US FDA-approved system that was developed by Korea's pioneering aesthetic laser medical device company, LUTRONIC. It's proven to be safe and effective and at the moment it is the first machine approved by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS)

What is PICOPLUS laser? 

PICOPLUS laser utilizes ultra-short laser pulses (picoseconds) to the targeted areas, resulting in greater disruption of the target for better clearance with fewer treatments, less fluence and without injury to the surrounding skin.

It's able to penetrate the skin without injuring the dermal-epidermal junction and it's capable of delivering lasers in picosecond duration - a 1000 times shorter than traditional lasers, which breaks down the pigmented lesion into smaller pigments. As a result, it is able to remove them effectively with little to no downtime.


The process

The therapist will first cleanse your face to make sure it's clean and dirt-free. Then, a medical-grade numbing cream is applied to prevent you from feeling any pain, waited for 30 minutes for my face to be fully numb, the laser process was quick and comfortable, I could feel the Dr using three different types of wavelengths on me because it all felt different, some felt a little prick, some was ticklish and some are so light I didn't feel anything. Right after the laser, a mask will be applied to help cool down the entire laser process.

Did it hurt?

No, it did not hurt at all my face was numb so I didn't feel a thing during the entire process. By the time the numbing effect went away, the skin felt pretty normal.


How long is the downtime?

The picture above is my skin right after the procedure, I had significant redness to the affected area. It will feel like a bad sunburn for nearly a week so I had to wait for the skin to clear up, I'll suggest you to plan your day of treatment because you wouldn't be really presentable and I was advised to let my skin heal without makeup.

How many sessions are required?

Well, it depends on your concern, mine were pigmentation, large pores, and uneven skin tone. I highly recommend you to discuss this with your doctor to help you achieve the skin you want. The treatments are done four to six weeks apart, and if desired, you can have the treatment continue every 2 to 3 months for maintenance or as needed.

How should I take care of my skin after the procedure?

During the consultation, I've explained to my Dr my skin is usually so dry it becomes so oily, apparently there's a cure to problems like that, to make this simple, my skin barrier is broken and no matter how expensive or how much products I apply onto it, it only stays on the surface of my skin and it won't be absorbed by my skin.

After the procedure, I was given two recovery cream from the Dr and I was told only to use these products and sunblock. To my suprise, my skin wasn't as dry as I thought it would be and by after a week, I was able to use my skincare products again.


My results? 
Despite the downtime, I am really pleased with the results, my skin is smoother, I've got better skin tone, and my pigmentations and pores have reduce as you can see from the picture above.

It's been a month from my treatment and I just came back from my facial yesterday, the usual comment I get from my therapist is why is my skin so dry but this round she complimented me so I guess the treatment really did work.

Do you love apples? It's actually one of my favorite fruits and I'll always bring home some whenever I'm at a grocer because this is the tastiest way to keep the doctor away. This Raya festive season, Heartland Group is putting a uniquely Malaysian twist on their much-loved apples with their ‘Amboi Ambrosia” campaign.

Ambrosia Apples are refreshingly sweet and have a crunchy, crispy texture. These delectable apples are grown in idyllic New Zealand’s South Island city of Nelson, along the eastern shores of Tasman Bay. Usually, apples are a part of classic desserts like apple pies, apple tarts or you can eat it out of hand but have you ever thought of incorporating apples into a savory dish?



To launch Amboi Ambrosia campaign, renowned Malaysian culinary master, Datuk Chef Wan was invited to showcase three delicious, easy to make dishes inspired by Malaysia’s treasured culinary history Ambrosia Grilled Calamari Salad, Tom Yum Pumpkin Soup with Ambrosia Apples, Ambrosia Apple Chutney, all enhanced with the flavorsome tastes of Ambrosia Apples.


Ambrosia Grilled Calamari Salad is so delicious, I love how apples are able to add texture to the dish.

Ingredients:
3 New Zealand Luv'ya Ambrosia Apple, sliced into thin strips
400 gm Calamari, grilled or pan fried
¼ Young Papaya, cut into strips
A handful of Fresh Mint Leaves
A handful of Coriander Leaves, chopped
3 tbsp Palm Sugar
2 tbsp Fish Sauce
2 Limes, juiced

For Chilli Garlic Paste (pound together)
3 Red Chillies
3 Cili Padi
3 Garlic

Steps:
#1 In a bowl, add palm sugar, chili garlic paste, fish sauce, and lime juice. Mix well.
#2 Add in the New Zealand Luv'ya Ambrosia Apple, calamari, papaya, mint leaves, and coriander leaves. Toss until well mixed and ready to serve.



Tom Yum Pumpkin Soup with Ambrosia Apples was an amazing twist, this is such a brilliant idea, you could taste the mild spicy tomyam at the same time adding in apples is able to bring a tint of fruit freshness to the dish.

Ingredients:
2 New Zealand Luv'ya Ambrosia Apple, diced
4 tbsp Butter
1 Onion, diced
500 gm Pumpkin, diced
3 tbsp Tom Yum Paste
170 gm Canned Tuna
250 ml Coconut Milk
2.5 L Chicken Stock
2 cm Ginger, crushed
1 Lemongrass, crushed
A handful of Coriander Leaves, chopped
Salt and Sugar, to taste

Steps:
#1 In a pot, melt butter over medium heat and fry the onion and pumpkin until soft.
#2 Add in the New Zealand Luv'ya Ambrosia Apple, tom yum paste, canned tuna, coconut milk, chicken stock ginger, and lemongrass. Stir and let simmer for 15 minutes.
#3 Remove the ginger and lemongrass, add in the coriander leaves and stir. Transfer the soup into a blender and blend to a fine consistency.
#4 In a separate pot, pour in the blended soup and let it simmer. Season with salt and sugar.



Ambrosia Apple Chutney is my absolute favorite, it's warm, sweet and spicy at the same time, the combination of the sweet apples, spicy chutney and curry give us robust flavors.

Ingredients:
5 New Zealand Luv'ya Ambrosia Apple, diced
3 tbsp Butter
1 Onion, finely chopped
6 Garlic Cloves, minced
4 cm Ginger, minced
2 Cinnamon Sticks
4 Cloves
2 tsp Turmeric Powder
1 tbsp Curry Powder
1 cup Yellow Raisins, soaked in hot water
A handful of Coriander Leaves
2 Green Chillies, chopped
6 Dates, pitted and chopped
¼ cup Cider Vinegar
1 cup Sugar
Salt, to taste

Steps:
#1 In a pot, melt butter over medium heat and sauté the onion, garlic, and ginger for 3 minutes.
#2 Add in the cinnamon sticks, cloves, turmeric powder, and curry powder. Continue frying for a few minutes before adding in the New Zealand Luv'ya Ambrosia Apple, raisins, coriander leaves, green chilies, dates, cider vinegar, and sugar.
#3 Season with salt and cook for a few minutes before turning off the heat.
#4 Let the cooked chutney to cool down before storing it.



Ambrosia Apples are the product of Heartland Group’s patented method, Applecraft™ that guides the management of every step of an apple’s life through rigorous integrated quality processes. This is at the core of the company’s ability to deliver some of the world’s best apples to customers, every time.

The Heartland Group made up of passionate pomologists (apple growers) based in Nelson, New Zealand. Together they produce a range of apples called Luv’ya™ apples through their unique vertically integrated structure that includes their own orchards, pack houses, and marketing company allowing the company to have full control over every part of the apple’s journey.

The other apples in the Luv’ya range include old favorites such as Royal Gala, Fuji, and Braeburn. They also grow proprietary varieties such as the sweet, tart and popular Pink Lady™, sweet and tangy bright red Eve™, and the juicy and firm Smitten™ amongst other varieties.

Ambrosia Apples and the other delicious apples in the Luv’ya™ range can be found at GCH Retail Malaysia outlets including Giant Hypermarkets, Cold Storage and Jason’s Food Hall as well as other major retailers.