When you are caring for baby, the question of skin care often comes up. There are many choices to consider here as well - do I use the name brands found in store, or do I use a chemical free, natural line of products? We have tried both and let me say that I am thoroughly pleased and very impressed with the lines from Dimpleskins Naturals and Matter Company's Substance Mom and Baby line. Both of these companies are based in Canada and they each carry products made with natural ingredients containing little to no parabens in their formulation. The paraben content is needed to provide antibacterial properties to the formulation. The levels are far below those levels of parabens found in major store brands. Parabens are potential cancer causing agents as well so if used in large quantities, they may pose some long term risk. Check out the Environmental Working Group Skin Deep Report to investigate your current products on hand - the link is in our Resources section at http://www.babyluvboutique.com/.
We use Dimpleskins Naturals BumBum Balm and Substance Baby Nappy Rash Ointment for preventing and treating diaper rash and they work great. BumBum Balm has a wonderful scent and will clear even the most stubborn diaper rash in a matter of a day or two. Matter Company's Nappy Rash Ointment works awesome as well. The other benefit of these two products is that they last a lot longer than other store bought brands. I used to go through a container of a well-known zinc oxide brand at least once a month as both my younger children needed it with their diaper change - every time. At $9.99+tax that quickly adds up. With both the BumBum Balm and Nappy Rash Ointment, I can easily go 6 weeks to two months plus before needing to start a new container. I often only need to use these products before bedtime when my youngest has her diaper stay on overnight just to provide that extra bit of a barrier to keep the moisture away. Being able to use them so sparingly helps reduce the cost of these types of products substantially. I also know they are natural, free of harmful chemicals, and smell very nice.
For bathing baby I use the Substance Baby Body Foam which works great for a shampoo and body wash. Following baby's bath I use Substance Baby Creme - it smells heavenly and provides some awesome moisturizing properties for that delicate skin. It is a wonderful tool for giving baby a massage before bedtime. It easily absorbs into the skin and helps you have a little bonding time when doing baby's massage. Dimpleskins Naturals Mama & Baby Body Butter is another moisturizing product that can be used for yourself or baby. If you prefer a bar soap, Dimpleskins Naturals has their Avacado Cleansing Bar which can be used as a shampoo and body bar. We carry all of these great products at Baby Luv Boutique so you can easily choose what is right for you and your little ones.
When cradle cap sometimes develops on baby's scalp, Dimpleskins Naturals Cradle Me can relieve it. It can be used as often as needed to soften the scales. Brush gently and clease with the Avacado Cleansing Bar to remove. If your kids are like mine, their cheeks dry out during the winter months. Dimpleskins Naturals Sweet Cheeks is another life saver for this purpose. It can be used as often as needed to relieve those dry patches on cheeks or anywhere else on their little bodies that need it. Can't find a lip balm you are happy with - try Kiss Me Baby! lip/cheek salve. It works double duty as a lip balm and cheek salve for baby. We're smack in the middle of summer so there will likely be cuts, scrapes, bug bites, and other "booboo's". Dimpleskins Naturals BooBoo Goo and Matter Company's Nappy Rash Ointment are great for these things - keep a container in your medicine cabinet or first aid kit or diaper bag for those minor emergencies. They both also help relieve eczema as well - all of my children have minor flare ups every now and then and it helps soothe it quickly.
To help prevent those bug bites, Matter Company's "In the Bush" Citronella Body Oil really does work. We had a heavy period of mosquito infestation in the spring and early summer here in Saskatchewan and this stuff worked great. It is deet free and has the added protection of the oil base. When heading out in the sunshine during summer or even in winter now, Matter Company's SPF for Face and Body is a staple for outdoors to give that all important protection from the sun's harmful rays. It has an SPF rating of 30 providing a high level of protection.
But what about Mom? Don't you need some TLC sometimes? It's so important to treat yourself every now and then so don't forget. Those stolen moments of self indulgence help to rejuvenate you and give you some "me" time - they help make us better Moms. Baby Luv Boutique has something for Moms-to-be and Moms with babies in hand (or under foot!!). We have Substance Mom and Baby Belly Jelly for those bouts of itchiness around your tummy and for helping to moisturize that area as well. If you were like me and had summer babies, you may have swollen, tired feet and legs - the Leg and Back Creme is perfect for this and your sore back. The Mineral Soak also helps to soothe you if you are taking a relaxing bath - it helps exfoliate the skin and rejuvenate your senses!
Our Blush line from Matter Company is for Mom or any woman looking for some spa quality products to use right at home. The Blush Sugar Scrub and Body Butter are two awesome products that take indulgence one step further by bringing the spa home to you when you just can't make it there. You can still enjoy all those perks of being a woman even though you are a busy Mom.
Check out all of these wonderful products at Baby Luv Boutique. Indulge yourself and baby too!
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