 I am so excited that I recently became a great Aunty! It’s also kind of weird as I don’t feel old enough to be a great aunty! After the safe arrival of said great nephew, it got me thinking about babies skin and the best way to look after it. Newborns skin is put to the test and can become rashy & irritated quite easily. I believe that we need to treat their skin with as little product as possible. Most baby washes will have a surfactant (makes the product foam) of some kind in their ingredients. The surfactants purpose is generally to remove excess oils from the skin. Babies skin is so perfect that this is not required at all!! Even rashy babies!! How should I bath my baby??  Make sure the water is the right temperature. Not only does this help to relax the baby, it also prevents the skin from becoming dehydrated. My favourite thing to do for my babies was to add herbs to their baths. I would take a muslin bag or an old stocking and add the herbs inside. Then I would place it in the bath to infuse & even use it to wash over their skin. If you feel you really want to use a wash add a tiny amount to the bath water & not directly onto baby’s skin. Use a soft wash cloth to gently wipe over babies skin to remove anything such as spilled milk, vomit and sweat. The list could go on there as babies can get very messy! Avoid strong aromas at the newborn stage. Essential oils & perfumes can be overwhelming for their senses. Only use essential oils in the bath when they have been recommended by a qualified/experienced aroma therapist. Other synthetically fragranced products should especially be avoided as well. It really is that simple! What herbs should I use in my babies bath?Here are 3 wonderful ingredients I have personally used for my own children in their baths when they were babies. Calendula – this is great for rashy skin. It’s anti bacterial, anti inflammatory and has wound healing capabilities. Chamomile – helps reduce irritation, is antibacterial, anti-fungal, anti-inflammatory and antiseptic. Chamomile is soothing to the skin. Oats - Naturally soothing to itchy, rashy, skin. A great cleanser for sensitive skin. Oats contain polysaccharides that form a gel when mixed with water. The gel softens and nourishes the skin, and protects skin from drying out after it has been washed off. And after the bath… Now that bubs is all clean & dry it’s time for a nice gentle massage. This was my ritual particularly with my daughter. My son was a very active even before he was born so he wasn’t big on being massaged. For both kids I did massage Jojoba oil onto their skin after their baths. Jojoba oil has a composition that closely resembles the sebum in human skin. It’s perfect for babies skin. . Other oils that are great for babies include Apricot kernel oil, Grapeseed oil & Safflower oil. They provide good moisturisation and are easily absorbed! What can I do about nappy rash? |
Skin types  | Skin Conditions  |
Lets look at the skin types & conditions in more detail...
Skin types
Skin Conditions
As you can see there is a distinct difference in our skin type and the different skin conditions we can experience throughout life. It’s important for us to understand these differences when choosing what is right for our skin at any given time.
There are also many other skin conditions that I haven't covered. I have covered the most common conditions that people are generally concerned with.
I am planning to write more in the future about the above skin conditions in more detail and how to help with these conditions.
If you feel that you need help with any of these conditions or figuring out your skin type, you can contact me at haloorganics@gmail.com or through Facebook messages.
Rebecca xx
There are also many other skin conditions that I haven't covered. I have covered the most common conditions that people are generally concerned with.
I am planning to write more in the future about the above skin conditions in more detail and how to help with these conditions.
If you feel that you need help with any of these conditions or figuring out your skin type, you can contact me at haloorganics@gmail.com or through Facebook messages.
Rebecca xx
Cleansing your skin is one of the most important steps
in your skincare regime to get right!!
Improper cleansing can do the following things to your skin:
- Over cleansing and hot water can cause dehydration
- Some foaming cleansers can strip the skins natural protective barrier leaving it sensitized and dehydrated
- Alter the ph of your skin which can cause irritation and sensitization
- Cause skin breakouts and blackheads
- In extreme cases where over cleansing and exfoliating takes place, the dehydration and sensitization can lead to premature ageing!! Noooooo!
- When cleansing is done incorrectly the rest of the skin care regime is not as effective!
‘Natural Protective barrier – The skin protects itself from moisture loss by creating an oily barrier in the top layers of the skin.’
How should my skin feel after cleansing?
Skin should always feel relaxed & refreshed when cleansing is done right!
It should never feel tight, itchy or irritated - classic signs that things are not right!
Skin should always feel relaxed & refreshed when cleansing is done right!
It should never feel tight, itchy or irritated - classic signs that things are not right!
5 tips for getting cleansing right
- Choosing the right product for you skin type
- Use warm water
- Use a clean face cloth to remove cleanser
- Double cleanse at the end of the day
- Scrub once a week for normal skin & up to 3 times a week for sun damaged or weathered skin
Halo Organics cleansers and why we love them
Cleanser
Suitable for – Normal to dry skin
Consistency – Creamy gel
Aroma – mild Rose and Bergamot
Why we love it - This gentle cleansing lotion is formulated to remove make up, excess oil, and pollution from the skin in the gentlest way without stripping the skins natural protective barrier.
Cleansing ingredients - Sucrose Cocoate, Bergamot essential oil
Soothing Ingredients - Rose water, Chamomile water, Aloe vera, Calendula, Evening Primrose oil, Rose essential oil.
Anti oxidant Ingredients - Grape seed oil, Wheat germ oil
Testimonial -Paige
Highly recommend!
The Cleanser is better than the one I used to get from the supermarket. Gets all my makeup off and is a little moisturizing too. Hydrating gel was fantastic on my sun burnt skin. Light moisturiser is so nice - I usually pair it with the hydrating gel. Everything has a beautiful natural scent, and is so gentle and soothing.
Suitable for – Normal to dry skin
Consistency – Creamy gel
Aroma – mild Rose and Bergamot
Why we love it - This gentle cleansing lotion is formulated to remove make up, excess oil, and pollution from the skin in the gentlest way without stripping the skins natural protective barrier.
Cleansing ingredients - Sucrose Cocoate, Bergamot essential oil
Soothing Ingredients - Rose water, Chamomile water, Aloe vera, Calendula, Evening Primrose oil, Rose essential oil.
Anti oxidant Ingredients - Grape seed oil, Wheat germ oil
Testimonial -Paige
Highly recommend!
The Cleanser is better than the one I used to get from the supermarket. Gets all my makeup off and is a little moisturizing too. Hydrating gel was fantastic on my sun burnt skin. Light moisturiser is so nice - I usually pair it with the hydrating gel. Everything has a beautiful natural scent, and is so gentle and soothing.
Foaming Cleanser
Suitable for – Oily/Acne prone skin
Consistency – Light & foamy
Aroma – mild herbal
Why we love it - Foaming Cleanser is made for an oilier or acne prone skin type. It includes Echinacea Extract, a powerful antibacterial, & Olive Leaf Extract, high in antioxidants. Cleanses without stripping the skin of its natural protective barrier.
Cleansing Ingredients - Coco Glucoside, Soapwort extract, Bergamot essential oil.
Anti-bacterial Ingredients - Echinacea extract, Juniper essential oil.
Soothing Ingredients - Lavender water, Aloe juice, Chamomile essential oil.
Anti-oxidant Ingredients - Olive leaf extract
Testimonial – Cathy
I love the Halo Foaming Cleanser! I rarely find products suitable for my sensitive skin but this cleanser is gentle and deep cleansing and my skin agrees with it well. Thanks so much.
Suitable for – Oily/Acne prone skin
Consistency – Light & foamy
Aroma – mild herbal
Why we love it - Foaming Cleanser is made for an oilier or acne prone skin type. It includes Echinacea Extract, a powerful antibacterial, & Olive Leaf Extract, high in antioxidants. Cleanses without stripping the skin of its natural protective barrier.
Cleansing Ingredients - Coco Glucoside, Soapwort extract, Bergamot essential oil.
Anti-bacterial Ingredients - Echinacea extract, Juniper essential oil.
Soothing Ingredients - Lavender water, Aloe juice, Chamomile essential oil.
Anti-oxidant Ingredients - Olive leaf extract
Testimonial – Cathy
I love the Halo Foaming Cleanser! I rarely find products suitable for my sensitive skin but this cleanser is gentle and deep cleansing and my skin agrees with it well. Thanks so much.
Bamboo Scrub
Suitable for – most skin types
Consistency – creamy, fine exfoliant
Aroma – mild herbal
Why we love it - Bamboo Scrub uses a fine bamboo powder to gently remove dead skin build up. Oats gently exfoliate and soothe skin. The perfect blend of ingredients to ensure you are nurturing your skin while exfoliating, leaving you with a smoother, brighter complexion.
Exfoliating Ingredients - Bamboo powder, Bamboo scrub, Refined oats
Soothing Ingredients - Chamomile water, Aloe Vera, Lavender essential oil, Safflower oil, Avocado oil.
Balancing Ingredients - Geranium essential oil, Orange essential oil, Ylang Ylang essential oil.
Toning/Astringent ingredients - Lime essential oil
* Shea butter - Anti ageing, Soothing, Hydrating & Protective.
Testimonial – Kate
Just started using Halo Organics Bamboo facial scrub! And I'm in love... a fantastic product, smells beautiful, my skin feels incredible & it's so affordable. Thank you Bec x
Suitable for – most skin types
Consistency – creamy, fine exfoliant
Aroma – mild herbal
Why we love it - Bamboo Scrub uses a fine bamboo powder to gently remove dead skin build up. Oats gently exfoliate and soothe skin. The perfect blend of ingredients to ensure you are nurturing your skin while exfoliating, leaving you with a smoother, brighter complexion.
Exfoliating Ingredients - Bamboo powder, Bamboo scrub, Refined oats
Soothing Ingredients - Chamomile water, Aloe Vera, Lavender essential oil, Safflower oil, Avocado oil.
Balancing Ingredients - Geranium essential oil, Orange essential oil, Ylang Ylang essential oil.
Toning/Astringent ingredients - Lime essential oil
* Shea butter - Anti ageing, Soothing, Hydrating & Protective.
Testimonial – Kate
Just started using Halo Organics Bamboo facial scrub! And I'm in love... a fantastic product, smells beautiful, my skin feels incredible & it's so affordable. Thank you Bec x
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Author
Rebecca Roberts - Owner of Halo Organics
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