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Daphne Kapetas founder of LAJOIE SKIN and anti-chafing cream Calmmé
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Some jobs are on the nose! But you have to start somewhere.

Did I mention that I did not always work in the glamorous world of cosmetics and fragrance development? A Science Degree alone, did not fast track me into my dream job. My first job was more like a nightmare, but I had to start somewhere! My…
Daphne K Knows running with JB on her back, in the Tough Mudder challenge. Motivating relationships

What Keeps You Motivated?

10 kms down and 10 to go! Grrr....the voice inside my head is saying “Give up!” But there is a voice on the outside, yelling “Daph...come on Daph...nearly there...SMILE!” For the very first time in my life, I ran in a 20 km obstacle…
Daphne K Knows. James Bond meets Bond Girl
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The Powerful Allure Of Fragrance

Remember that mean mathematics primary school teacher of yours, the one that scared the … out of you? You remember, the one that wore that heavy and most pungent fragrance. What was it, a cheap tea rose? ...
Daphne Kapetas ingredients for anti-chafing cream Calmmé
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Is It Natural? Facts behind “natural” product claims.

Is that product natural? This it the most commonly asked question with respect to skincare and cosmetics. I will answer this question firstly wearing my glam marketing beret, then wearing my not so glam science hat...
Daphne K Knows. Female lying on the grass with a floral wreath in her hair
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Remember your first?

Everyone remembers first experiences. Do you remember your first kiss? I do and it was pretty sloppy and wet. I swore that I would never do that again...
aphne Kapetas blogger for Daphne K Knows sitting by the Bay Wind
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The Nose Knows

So who is Daphne K Knows? Nice, but Challenging, close to perfect and cheeky, this is how my 10 year old son, Jonathon describes me. “Embarrassing” ...