Badger Balm: Anti Bug Balm – GOOD for the Skin, BAD for the Bug! November 5, 2009

Outdoor outings won’t be fun where mosquitoes are there to ruin the fun, and so we found you the ingenious fresh-smelling BADGER BALM’s ANTI BUG BALM. It’s one of the most fantastic and natural ways we discovered to protect your kids (and ourselves, of course) from those nasty, irritating small buzzing insects.

Scent: Lemony Natural Scent

Directions: Simply rub it on to exposed skin. For the best protection against biting insects, remember to REAPPLY frequently.

Amazing Fact: Insect Investigation Ltd claimed Badger Anti-Bug Balm was highly effective in controlling mosquitoes and stable flies for up to 1.5 hours post treatment, in terms of 95% repellency. Efficicay remained high up to 3.5 hours against mosquitoes and 3 hours against stable flies.

A Cry-free Way to Get Knots Out of Your Kid’s Hair November 5, 2009

GAIA CONDITIONING DETANGLER

Handy spray-in conditioner and detangler in one!

RP: RM54.90

Size : 250 ml (8.4 fl oz)

Age: Newborns, babies, toddlers and all the family.

Use it after shampooing on damp hair to condition with no need to rinse so washing hair just got a little less stressful!- can also be used on dry hair when you need a little assistance brushing knots, put hair into a pony tail, taming static and sorting out morning bed hair!

The spray-in formula is extremely gentle on little scalps and soothing for dry, sensitive skin.

It’s silicone and dimethicone free so wont coat your little one’s hair or block their pores and it’s enriched with certified organic oils, extracts and strengthening properties to reduce splitting so your little one will have beautiful, shiny hair that is soft and manageable.

Suggested Uses:

• Spray in after shampooing to condition
• Spray in after towel drying to detangle
• Tame unruly bed-hair after sleeping
• Spray into dry hair to assist with brushing knotty, hard to comb hair
• Spray onto dry hair to assist with pony tails!

 

CALIFORNIA BABY CALMING HAIR CONDITIONER

RP: RM57.90

Size : 255 ml (8.5 oz)

Age: Newborn and older

For Grownups: Excellent conditioner for chemically treated or overprocessed hair

Benefits & Features:

• Contains organic and sustainably grown ingredients
• Non-irritating, non-chemical formula
• No tears, no numbing agents
• Safe and gentle
• Rinse out or leave in for extra curly or difficult hair
• Conditions with plant waxes and herbs
• Leaves hair smelling great
• May be used on cradle cap

CALIFORNIA BABY SWIMMER’S DEFENSE HAIR CONDITIONER

RP: RM57.90

Size : 255 ml (8.5 oz)

Age: 6month and older

For Use: Leave in or rinse out

Scent: Beautiful aromatherapy blend that includes lemongrass

Product description: Chlorine and salt water suck out the sebum (a natural lubricant and protectant) of the hair and cause it to crack, resulting in split ends.  Styling aids can also dry and damage hair.  California Baby’s proprietary formula contains a botanical blend of herbs, rich emollients. and natural sunscreens that combine to rebalance, repair and rehydrate – leaving hair soft and shiny.  California Baby’s pure essential oil blend leaves hair beautifully scented.  May be used daily and year-round.  Leave in or rinse out.

Benefits & Features:

• Contains organic and sustainably grown ingredients
• Non-irritating, non-chemical formula
• No tears, no numbing agents
• Safe and gentle
• Rinse out or leave in for extra curly or tangled hair
• Leaves hair smelling great
• Conditions with plant waxes and herbs

 

CALIFORNIA BABY SWIMMER’S DEFENSE HAIR CONDITIONER

RP: RM57.90

Size : 255 ml (8.5 oz)

Age: 6month and older

For Use: Leave in or rinse out

Scent: Beautiful aromatherapy blend that includes lemongrass

ORGANIC BYTE #2: MOVE BEYOND ORGANIC November 2, 2009

How do you get more natural than organic? Wildcrafted (you’ll see the term on labels) means that Mother Nature herself act as farmer: the plants were harvested from their natural habitat. Generally only a leaf or bloom is taken, leaving the plant and land unharmed. You might also see biodynamic, which is being called the next organic. Farmers feed soil a nourishing diet of herbs and flowers that they believe will yield a healthier, more potent crop and keep the soil in good shape. They also plant and harvest based on the lunar cycle. If that sounds a little out there, consider the rationale: If the moon moves tides, it’s reasonable that it could affect water and nutrient levels in plants, says Josephine Fairley, author of The Ultimate Natural Beauty Book (Universe).
Source: SELF July 2007

Cluessly and utterly lost? Balms or cream or lotions? October 19, 2009

Differences in these three forms of any skin care products lie in their thickness. Let’s drill on each of these forms in details.

Among the three, lotion is lightest form of baby skin care products as it is formulated with the lowest oil and highest water contents (about 70 to 80% water content). With this formulation, lotion has the capability to absorb quickly and has no greasy feeling.

Like lotion, cream is also formulated with oil and water but has higher oil content than lotion. Creams typically have 60% to 70% water content. This is the reason why squeeze bottle instead of the pump is used for cream as it is too thick to pump!

Unlike lotions and creams, balm do not have water content. Water helps to spread a thin layer of oil on the skin and helps to moisturize the skin. This explains why after shower or bath is an best time to apply lotion or cream. Balm is a little thicker and heavier than a cream. Hence, you tend to have the oily feeling (which lasts only a few minutes) after applying balm. With balm, baby skin is guarded against further irritation as balm acts a ‘guard’ to the skin.

dabbawalla bags…where have you been “when i was just a little girl?” October 8, 2009

So chic and too darn cute!  Pack it up and go in style with Dabbawalla Bag…Da-what, again? Yes, da-ba-wa-lla.  These adorable, stylish bags are created by two sisters Susan Givens and Carol Mack who were frustrated by the lack of functional, appropriately-sized bags available for children.

Thoughtfully crafted out of naturally insulating, water-resistant neoprene, without worry of lead or PVC, Dabbawalla Bags are made to be flexible and tough enough to take a lot of rough-n-tumble yet stylish enough to stand out from the crowd.

But what’s really cool are clever little touches like cushioned handles, reinforced seams for added strength, wide zipper openings, inside and outside pockets for stashing gear.  When not in use bags lie flat for easy storage.  And oh! Not forgetting the backpack features straps that adjust from the inside, so that they don’t drag on the ground.  How clever is that?

Fun Doesn’t Have to Compromise Function

The vibrant colors on these eye catching bags are created with Oeko-Tex 100 dyes, meaning no harmful substances are used in the process, and all bags are fully CPSIA compliant. Designed in the USA, the bags are sewn in rural Taiwan at a women owned facility that supports fair-labor practices.

Find these stylish lunch bags and back packs at www.littlegreenbuddies.com

This October… October 2, 2009

Can Water Be ‘ORGANIC’? October 1, 2009

Source: Organiclife, Issue 21 July 2007

Is there such thing as ‘organically produced’ bottled water (i.e. guaranteed free from pesticides and other residues)?

Technically, NO.  According to the Soil Association (SA) water can’t be certified as organic (just as salt can’t), although that doesn’t mean that all waters are the same.  Highland Spring do state in their publicity that their bottled water is sourced from chemical-free land that’s free from chemical-free land that’s certified as organic by the Soil Association, and have in the past featured the SA logo on their products – but purely as an “on-pack” promotion, as they put it.

TOP TIP: Here’s how to keep them fresh September 30, 2009

Most of our organic and natural products are made in small batches with the finest, freshest natural ingredients. To maintain their fine and fresh ingredients, here’s what you can do.
(1) Store creams and oils in a cool, dry dark place away. Do not expose them to direct sunlight or heat.
(2) Avoid storing them in your bathroom due to its high humidity. Opt for bedroom closet instead,
(3) Use CLEAN fingers to remove product from jars or spoon to minimize introduction of bacteria.

Try This… September 30, 2009

If your little one’s skin is irritated or cracked – DON’T RUB creams or lotion into these areas. Why? Cause by doing so, you are creating friction rather than calming the area, thereby resulting further irritation and stress to your little poor kid!

So, what can you do?
Just squeeze a small amount of your favorite healing, multi-purpose lotion or cream onto the back of your hand and using your fingertips, DAB the lotion and PAT over the area you wish to cover with TENDER LOVING CARE of course.

Doing Double Duty…Naturally.Totally. September 28, 2009

Simply a sensational lotion, created by GAIA Natural Baby’s founder, Michelle Vogrinec, for moms looking for something to calm, soothe and protect babies’ skin all at the same time! It is all made with the gentlest ingredients, free of artificial dyes, parabens or fragrances.

With beeswax, zinc and castor oil, this thick creamy lotion is an ideal lotion for protecting skin and is perfect for newborns, babies and toddlers from top to toe.

When Do You Need Soothing Lotion?
When your little one’s
* skin longs for a lasting soothing relief after affected by irritations
* bottom needs a barrier to keep it soft and smooth.
* nose needs some soothing noses after excessive nose blowing/wiping

Oh! Do pop a bottle in the fridge to provide a cooling comfort on those hot red cheeks during teething period!

Moms and Dads, grab the bottle too when your elbows and knees requiring extra moisturization!

RP: RM 57.90
Size : 250 ml (8.4 fl oz)
Shop By Brand : GAIA Natural Baby

GAIA Soothing Lotion