#SupportLocal with up to 66% off healthcare products from this S’pore e-commerce site till Apr. 30

The Covid-19 pandemic has not only disrupted the lives of many Singaporeans, but also ground local businesses to a halt.

With non-essential retail outlets closing and Singaporeans being urged to stay at home to reduce the local transmission of the virus until May 4, the current situation for homegrown businesses is likely to worsen.

In this trying circuit breaker period, one will likely have to replenish home necessities or be craving for some retail therapy.

But in this time, how could one possibly continue to patronise Singaporean businesses and #supportlocal?

This is where 99%SME comes in.

What is 99%SME?

99%SME is an online marketplace that sells a host of goods ranging from home furnishings, accessories to electronics.

The platform is dedicated to Singapore’s SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises), which forms 99 per cent of the retailers featured on the website—hence the name.

99%SME is also a good place to buy supplements and medicinal items to boost your immunity, and other healthcare products to ensure you still keep healthy while staying indoors for a prolonged period (or serving your Stay Home Notice or quarantine order).

Up to 66 per cent discount until end of April

And if you love discounts (like any Singaporean does), some healthcare products are on a discount on 99%SME until the end of this month (April 30).

Here are some examples:

Vitamins

It’s always important to take care of your health, Covid-19 or not.

Vitamin C is one of the most important vitamins our body requires, and at times where we don’t have the time and wherewithal to ensure vitamin C-rich foods are included in our diet (or some of us are just too picky), supplements are a necessity.

Swisse’s Ultiboost High Strength C helps to boost immune systems, and reduce the severity and duration of common colds. The vitamins come in non-chewable tablet form.

The vitamins are currently retailing at S$69.98 (U.P. S$89.98).

Each bottle contains 150 tablets.

Probiotics

Besides vitamins, probiotics can help boost our immune system too.

The latter might sound like some newfangled technology, but it’s actually live “friendly” bacteria captured in supplement form. Probiotics support the beneficial bacteria residing in our gut, and also help ward off nasty bacteria which can cause illnesses and disease.

Puritan’s Pride’s Probiotic 10 helps to maintain digestive and intestinal health. Each capsule of the bottle’s 120 capsules contains 10 different probiotic strains.

One bottle can last for two months, so you don’t have to worry about it running out during this circuit breaker period.

You can get a bottle at a discounted price of S$24.80 (U.P. S$73.80).

Lingzhi Mushroom

Lingzhi mushroom is a TCM herb that is believed to contain anti-aging and immune boosting properties, and purportedly has numerous other benefits such as reducing stress and fatigue and enhancing the quality of one’s sleep.

If you’re looking to get a healthy gift for your parents, grandparents, or really, just something for yourself, you can check out HQ Gano’s Lingzhi cracked spores powder capsules.

This bundle on 99%SME contains six packs of 30 capsules each, and costs S$240 (U.P. S$270).

Essential oils

Who doesn’t like essential oils, considering they leave your home and surroundings smelling oh so pleasant.

These oils can be used for aromatherapy too, so you can work comfortably from home while benefiting from its perks.

Bath Foundry’s essential oils inhaler bundle pack has seven different remedies and natural scents which promote a slew of health benefits such as easing breathing congestion, soothing headaches, or really just helping you relax during yoga or quiet times (for all you parents out there).

And if you realise you can’t smell the scent from the essential oils at home when you’re not suffering from a stuffy nose, it might be a sign.

The essential oils bundle pack is going for S$29.90 (U.P. S$39.90).

Hand sanitiser and soap

With all the talk about hygiene and sanitation during this pandemic, it is always handy to keep some hand sanitiser in one’s pockets at all times.

This nifty set by Bath Foundry comes with a 20ml pocket hand sanitiser, containing 70 per cent alcohol and lavender, peppermint and tea tree essential oils.

The bundle even includes pocket hand wash made from organic ingredients, all at an affordable S$8.90.

Immunity boosting bundle

If you’re looking for an all-in-one pack to boost your immunity, perhaps you can consider this Rochway bundle of three probiotics.

The supplements include probiotics with Olive leaf extract and turmeric, as well as capsules of good bacteria which are said to enhance gut health.

Although the items are sold separately, you can get this nifty pack at S$100.20 (U.P. S$125.30).

Now that all Singaporeans are required to stay home except when carrying out essential activities, these items can be pretty good gift options to send to the loved ones that you cannot meet.

In addition to the promotions, shopping on 99%SME can be more cost-saving than you think.

Another perk is that shipping is free for all products on 99%SME. I emphasise again, freee.

With this platform, you get the best of both worlds by getting some shopping done and supporting our local businesses during this challenging period.

If you haven’t come across 99%SME before, head over and take a look.

This sponsored article by 99%SME makes the author want to buy some essential oils of her own.

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