5 Gentle Brands for Babies, Mamas and Sensitive Skin During Pregnancy
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Looking to heal your baby’s eczema or are dealing with sensitive skin struggles? These skin issues are very common.
The brands I’ve listed carry products specifically for eczema and sensitive skin. There are products for babies, kids, moms, dads, and pregnant women!
1. Pipette 30% off with email signup
Mama-owned
Asian-owned
Cruelty-free
No synthetic fragrances
Made for sensitive skin
EWG Verified™ products
Sustainable
Carbon neutral shipping
EP’s Picks:
Baby Balm
2. Frankly Eco
Co-founded by Australian moms (& sisters) Anna & Lilly Scullie
Vegan, cruelty-free & ethically sourced ingredients
Made in Australia
Partly organic, BUT in the process of converting to all organic ingredients and becoming certified organic
Free from parabens, phthalates, paraffin, propylene glycol, silicones, sulphates, DEA, mineral oil, & genetically modified ingredients (GMOs)
Read about their ingredients here
What really stands out to me is that Frankly Eco acknowledges the Aboriginal history of the land of Australia. Frankly Eco respects the Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Peoples spiritual connection with their country and waterways.
ALSO they employ women.
We are committed to supporting women’s rights, we pay by according to an employee’s skills and not their gender. Our overall commitment is to ensure we support minority groups and advocate for these causes to be fair and just.
Everything we put into our products is not only safe for you and your family, but also for the environment (to leave the smallest possible ecological footprint). Our range is packed with natural plant-based goodness and organic essential oils, and is frankly free from nasties.
EP’s Picks:
BABY BUM CREAM
Our cult product! It has mother's clubs' talking and Ezcema sufferers rejoicing. Enriched with the powerful benefits and deliciousness of Melaleuca Oil helps to soothe the delicate skin of mini-humans.
It has been tried and tested by the Australian Eczema Association and parents often report successful use on their child's eczema.
"...my son really struggles with his eczema and I had tried a lot of different brands, but this worked sooo well... it's made a huge difference in such a small time frame."
Ingredients: aloe vera juice, zinc oxide, coconut oil, shea butter, glycerine, cetyl alcohol, glycerol monostearate, sorbitan olivate, cetearyl olivate, macadamia ternifolia seed oil, gluconolactone (from plant glucose), matricaria flower extract, tea tree leaf oil, green tea leaf extract, dl-alpha-tocopheryl acetate & sodium benzoate
LIP BALM
Ingredients: coconut oil*, canola oil*, candelilla wax, shea butter*, hydrogenated castor oil, cocoa seed butter*, avocado oil*, jojoba seed oil*, chamomile flower extract*, calendula officinalis flower extract*, tocopherol, mica, iron oxide & sunflower seed oil
*certified organic ^constituents of essential oils
Nipple Ointment
Ingredients: castor seed oil*, coconut oil*, hydrogenated castor oil, jojoba esters, candelilla wax, cocoa seed butter*, shea butter*, avocado oil, jojoba seed oil, calendula officinalis flower extract, matricaria flower extract & tocopherol (vitamin A)
*certified organic
NATURAL SUNSCREEN
The smell of our NATURAL SUNSCREEN SPF50 reminds us of vanilla cupcakes - DELICIOUS! Besides the aroma, we also love sharing that this product is safe for our sacred reefs and beaches here in Australia* ~ and also that it's non-greasy, goes on clear and dries fast for easy application.
Active Ingredients: zinc oxide 220mg/g.
Inactive Ingredients: medium chain triglycerides (from coconut), canndelilla wax, coco-caprylate/caprate (from coconut), castor seed oil, coconut oil, polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate (vegetable based), isostearic (fatty) acid, d-alpha-tocopheryl acetate (vitamin e) & natural vanilla.
Frankly Eco also sells bundles and gift sets.
3. Grab Green
Mama-owned
Cruelty-free
Non-toxic
Eco-friendly
Biodegradable
High performance cleaning & laundry
I discovered this brand through Amazon and I absolutely love it! I use their baby collection laundry detergent and dryer sheets for my 10-month-old, Ezekiel. When I’ve run out, I don’t even think about buying a different laundry brand in between.
They have body care, baby bottle and dish soap, witch hazel wipes, diaper pail spray and more!
EP’s Picks:
Baby Collection
Compared to laundry & kitchen detergent jugs, pouches contain an average of 98% less plastic—that’s a HUGE reduction in single-use plastic!
In 3rd-party testing, our laundry detergent OUTPERFORMED Tide in stain and soil removal, while our dishwashing detergent OUTPERFORMED Cascade, all with the power of plant & mineral-based ingredients.
We are so confident you’ll absolutely love our green cleaning products, which is why we offer a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. If there are ANY issues, please let us know and we will make it right.
Their products include laundry, kitchen, cleaning supplies, personal care, and air fresheners.
Bleach Alternative
“Haven't met a stain it doesn't get out! And unlike Bleach your whites don't turn yellow...gets out blood, grease, mud, grass stains...this stuff really works and no bleach bottles! Its a win win. My grandsons can get as messy as they want and this stuff its it out and in cold water. Got daughter inlaw hooked!”
Garbage Disposal Freshener & Cleaner Pods
4. Zoe Organics
Mama-owned by Heather Hamilton
100% organic, cruelty-free, non GMO & gluten-free
Many vegan options
Products are sold in reusable containers
Read more about their ingredients here
I learned that Zoe means “life,” and even more specifically, “life as God intended.” How beautiful is that?!
I highly recommend reading the story behind the brand and the name. Heather is an incredible inspiration.
EP’s Picks:
Diaper Balm
Ingredients: sunflower oil* [infused with lavender flowers,* chamomile flowers,* calendula flowers* and plantain leaf*], cocoa butter,* beeswax,* & tea tree essential oil*
*certified organic
Belly Butter
This has rave reviews!
Ingredients: shea butter,* coconut oil,* rosehip seed oil,* avocado oil,* rose geranium essential oil,* rosemary extract,* calendula extract,* chamomile essential oil,* carrot seed essential oil,* ylang ylang essential oil,* & sandalwood essential oil*
*certified organic
Eczema Bundle
Moms are raving about these healing products!
Baby Oil
Ingredients: sunflower oil,* jojoba oil,* olive oil,* lavender essential oil,* & chamomile essential oil*
*certified organic
5. Honest
Mama-owned
Cruelty-free
Sustainable packaging
Non-toxic (3,500+ ingredients banned)
EWG Verified™ products
disaster relief through donation drives, serving meals, beach cleanups and more
25 million personal care, feminine care, clean beauty products and other essentials donated
EP’S PICKS:
BABY WIPES
My husband and I love their wipes and diapers. The wipes are so gentle on mine and my son’s skin. The diapers don’t irritate him at all, plus I love that they don’t shed material that skins to my son’s skin. We experienced that with gifted brands such as Pampers.
Shop their Diapers + Wipes Trial Set.
We use their Diaper Rash Cream (only needed twice in 10 months) sprayable version here, Soothing Bottom Wash, and Shampoo & Lotion Duo.
Eczema Kit
6. Bushel & a Peck
Mama-owned
Asian-owned
Cruelty-free
Non-toxic
Handmade in Oregon in small batches
Non-GMO & organic ingredients
Soy-free
EP’s PICKS:
Bare Balm Bundle
This is great for eczema.
Ingredients: shea butter*, beeswax*, coconut oil*, red raspberry seed oil*, rosemary leaf extract*, tocopherol (vitamin E - sunflower derived)**
*USDA certified organic ingredient
** non-GMO ingredient
or shop the Lavendel Balm Bundle
Unscented Lip Balm
Very few lip balms are safe for babies and toddlers. Bushel & a Peck is boss at making high quality and best-selling lip balm. You won’t be disappointed.
Ingredients: shea butter*, beeswax*, coconut oil*, red raspberry seed oil*, rosemary leaf extract*, tocopherol (vitamin E - sunflower derived)**
*USDA certified organic ingredient
** non-GMO ingredient
Kesu Makeup Remover
This one is the real deal! You’ll throw any other makeup remover away. Customers are obsessed which is why I sell it in the Empower Palette shop.
Kayoko Tinted Lip & Cheek Balm
Ingredients: shea butter*, beeswax*, coconut oil*, red raspberry seed oil*, wildharvested alkanet root extract**, balsam copaiba resin oil**, lime oil**, cedarwood bark oil**, vanilla fruit extract**, ocotea leaf oil**, lavender oil**, rosemary leaf extract*, tocopherol (vitamin E - sunflower derived)**
*USDA certified organic ingredient
** non-GMO ingredient
Do you or your child suffer from eczema? Are you creating a non-toxic home?
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