droolicious : skincare

Pregnancy Faves and Raves: Spoiled Mama Skincare

elizabeth leach — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 14:30:00 GMT

Spoiled Mama's organic and natural skincare for pregnancy, postpartum, breastfeeding and babies offers an extensive collection of skincare products for all the stages of pregnancy and beyond. I thoroughly enjoyed spoiling myself with a few of their pregnancy products!

My favorite was the Massaging Aloe Leg Gel which is perfect for us pregnant women in the summer. Spearmint leaves and Peppermint oil help with circulation of swollen, aching legs and feet. Keep it in the refrigerator for a refreshing treat. Let your husband massage your legs and enjoy one of the few perks of pregnancy!

The Cocoa and Shea Tummy Butter smells like chocolate and feels luxuriously rich and wonderful on the skin. The Lavender Sugar Scrub helps with circulation, deep cleans and brightens tired skin. It also smells delicious. Beautiful packages are available for gifts. Everyone deserves to be spoiled. Shop Spoiled Mama.

Safe and Natural Baby Powder

elizabeth leach — Thu, 28 May 2009 15:32:00 GMT

FarmBaby's organic cornstarch powder with organic arrowroot and lavender can help reduce friction in your baby's diaper when it's hot and humid outside. This mineral free powder is ideal for irritated skin, after a bath, to absorb moisture.

My little girl has a few areas like her neck and backs of her knees that never seem to get dry enough and are always getting irritated. I've tried lotion, but I'm going to try this sweet smelling, silky powder next. Cornstarch baby powder is safer than the old fashioned kind because the particles are coarser and not as easy to inhale, but to be safe don't sprinkle it near the baby's face.

Read Erin's review of FarmBaby's lavender nursery spray here. Shop FarmBaby by Sweet Grass Farm.

Treats for Mom: Terralina's Natural and Luxurious Skincare

elizabeth leach — Thu, 07 May 2009 15:00:00 GMT

The creators of Terralina believe that what goes into your skin also goes into your body. Terralina's products do not contain parabens, PEGs, ethoxylates, glycol, acrylates, mineral oils, silicones, or artificial fragrance. Since only natural and gentle ingredients are used, this skincare line is ideal for sensitive skin, but anyone who enjoys luxurious, natural skin products will love Terralina.

I tested the Gentle Facial Cleanser and it smelled incredible. Their sulfate-free cleanser uses oat, botanical cleansers and the fragrance of rosewood and white tea to effectively clean away make up and dirt. The Gentle Facial Toner uses sugar cane, witch hazel and birch instead of alcohol. The Facial Moisturizer uses olive leaf and white tea to naturally calm and sooth. Terralina also makes an entire collection of body skincare.

Visit Terralina and treat yourself to a new way of treating your skin.

This Tea is Not for Sipping

Heather Kuldell — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 21:31:00 GMT

Most teas I encounter are for drinking, but the Spoiled Mama offers something I have never seen before: Sitz-ing Pretty Postpartum Sitz Tea ($16). Pack the reusable muslin bag with this tea blend of organic herbs, shepherds purse, yarrow and golden seal, then dip it into a warm bath and to help reduce swelling and promote healing. The blend also says it has antibacterial properties that help stave off infection. Anyone try this out?

The Belly Gets the Attention, But the Feet Need the Love

Heather Kuldell — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 17:26:00 GMT

Wouldn’t it be nice if all those belly-touching strangers would give foot rubs instead? Belli Pregnancy Foot Relief Cream offers a pampering experience with peppermint, tea tree oil and shea butter to soothe and cool those probably swollen tootsies. If momma’s become a nervous nelly, Belli Pregnancy products are “teratology screened,” which means the company searched medical research articles to exclude ingredients with links to birth defects or other problems with pregnancy. Now just put those feet up and relax.

Available in 6.7 ounce tubes for $18.

Time for Belly Rubs!

Heather Kuldell — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 18:30:00 GMT

As bellies get bigger, so does the fear of stretch marks. Despite the promises, the only preventive measure seems to be moisturizing ... again and again and again and again. For an all-natural rub, try the Plum Island Soap Co.’s Momma’s Belly Butter, a thick cream made of an olive-oil base mixed with sweet orange, lavender and peppermint essential oils. A six-ounce jar costs $16.75, and orders come with a small sample of one of the soap company’s other goods.

Cold Wind is a Big Meany

Cathy Hale — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 16:00:00 GMT

Playing outside in the cold, especially if it's windy, can be brutal on baby's skin. Heal chapped cheeks (even the ones in the diaper) with soothing Baby Bee Skin Creme. It has lots of Aloe Vera in it to soothe and heal delicate skin quickly. I like it because it doesn't sting when you apply it. I've used other lotions in the past and my kiddos have cried because it stings. No tears with Baby Bee! It's also phthalate and paraben-free. Moms, what cream do use to winter-proof your baby's skin?

Baby Got BPA-Free Back With Illumina Baby Bottom Balm

Aaron Burgess — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 15:04:00 GMT

Certified both organic and kosher, this Baby Bottom Balm from Illumina Organics combines natural herbs and oils, as well as zinc oxide and vitamin E, to help combat rashes and other baby-bottom blights, but it's also notable for its packaging. Illumina's toxin-free new line of baby-care products (which, we should add, is part of a whole family of natural skincare products from the company) comes in bottles free of phthalates and bisphenol-A (BPA).

$11.99 from Illumina Organics.

Green Up Bath Time with MethodKid Squeaky Green 3-in-1 Shampoo

Heather Kuldell — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 10:20:00 GMT

You may know Method for its naturally derived household cleaners that not only smell of scents like french lavender, sweet water and cucumber, but look chic. (As chic as dish soap and all-purpose cleaner can be.) What you may not know is that they do skincare.

The rubber duckie-esque bottle of MethodKid Squeaky Green 3-in-1 Shampoo is a great size and shape for smaller hands. The fluid squeezes easily through the bottom and can be used as a body wash, shampoo and a conditioner. And of course, the mix is pediatrician tested and hypo-allergenic. Fewer bottles and chemicals in the bathroom equals a cleaner environmental conscious. ~~There’s just one problem: Why isn’t the bottle recyclable?~~ UPDATE: The bottle is recyclable, but the symbol is hidden by the feet.

Available at methodhome.com for $7 fuzzy peach or crisp apple scents.

Green Baby: Organic Gift Basket Covers Newborns Head-to-Toe

Leigh-Ann Jackson — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 14:00:00 GMT

The indignities expectant mothers suffer at baby showers can be harsh — having their stomachs measured with toilet paper and their weight guessed for sport — so they should be well compensated. Try the Organic Baby Shower Gift Set, a joint venture by natural skincare line Miele's Essentials and kids' clothing label I Can Fly. Each brimming basket includes massage oil and non talc powder made from organic ingredients, as well as a onesie and baby hat set with a cheeky biking monkey design. (Of the two color choices, only the creme onesie is made of organic cotton.)

$49.99, All Kids Can Fly.

Mustela Musti Eau de Soin for Stinky Babies

Mir — Fri, 22 Jun 2007 19:05:00 GMT

I love Mustela products as much as the next person, but I'm perplexed by their Musti Eau de Soin spray ($30 at giggle). It claims to help baby's skin stay moisturized, but that's just a screen for its main purpose: It's perfume. For your baby.

Don't babies already smell yummy?