You will age fast!!!

[LimeSlice]

I refuse to buy MooGoo, they use palm oil. And there are plenty out there just as good that don't.
Just my peronal choice though.
I also hate sunscreen - I swear the only time I have gotten burnt is when I am wearing it! lol

[PumpkinZulu]

Really limey? I didn't know that. I use the Gaia baby moisturiser, it's so nice.

Lol @ getting sunburnt WITH sunscreen on.

[LimeSlice]

Really limey? I didn't know that. I use the Gaia baby moisturiser, it's so nice.

Lol @ getting sunburnt WITH sunscreen on.

They use palm oil too.


BL: I used essential oils in he bath* with Bump, now I use Mokosh Bath Bombs (the come in bricks, I use about a quarter of one for her baths). We use Margaret River Hemp Co moisturisers, and shampoo, conditioner, hair treatment.
I use Mokosh soaps too, all organic and natural, palm oil free and fair trade, Aussie made and owned. Ticks pretty much every box for me.
I have sensitive skin, and DH gets psoriosis and we have never had an issue. They are reasonably priced, smell fab and do the job without rubbish.
I have heard fab things about QV products too, but never bought any myself, have only used them a few times.

* = When using oils in the bath with babies, you need to add a few drops to about 100ml of water, and agitate it, then add 3-5 drops of THAT water to the bath.

[Inanna]

IMO (so throw it in the bin if you don't like it!) Babies don't need products. They need water, some benign soap at times (not from the supermarket) - most areas will have a natural soap maker. Ask them what their poison is & check it out. I find these soaps last longer, smell like heaven & don't dry the skin.

I make my own powder when I can be bothered (because I'm old & I love a bit of a powdered baby bum!) with cornflour & lavener essential oil.

I use oils in the bath every night for my kids. Usually lavender - sometimes sandalwood as it's my favorite, ylangylang, rose geranium...

[Babyluv]

Thanks Limeslice, I'm going to have a bit of a google now, I've been so distracted by BB today, not getting as much study done as I should!

[LimeSlice]

That's it Inanna... Most of the time the only thing in her bath is tea tree oil - kills all the germs and smells good, and she hates bubble anyway lol

[AnyDream]

Limey, I just wanted to point out that not all palm oil is evil. There are a number of sustainable plantations and Australian companies are under increasing pressure to source their oils from these.

[LimeSlice]

Oh yes, I just prefer to avoid it altogether. I have no time to find out where they are sourcing it from, if they are sourcing it all from there, and I found products that don't use it at all that are working wonderfully so I have no need to ue it.

[ladybird11]

I always use a moisturiser with a SPF 15+ for the day and a 'night time' moisturiser.

I usually change brands, but at the moment I'm using the body shop aloe vera range - I'd feel naked without any moisturiser on my face lol.

[Babyluv]

Sorry for hijacking your thread partyoffive
I've got a few more q's regarding baby products, will start a new thread.

[deletedit]

I don't use anything and look younger than I am ...

I'm also allergic to an ingredient in virtually all makeup, so I almost never wear that. Sure, it looks nice, but I don't like the red puffy skin and red eyes the next day. Wish they actually listed ALL the ingredients in stuff. Of course, it took me years to get around to tracking down what makes me sneeze, and lo ... THAT is when I learnt it is in makeup too ... ooooooh that explains everything!

[Nelle]

Also try not having a ridiculously defiant child. I noticed a grey hair or two and wrinkles on my forehead around the time my second started to walk. And I'm relatively young. Alternately - find a warning-your-child look that doesn't involve raising your eyebrows.

Not all palm oil is bad I don't think - there are renewable plantations out there, I think I read Junglemum saying that.

[Party-of-five]

ok thanks heaps for all the replies
I dont smoke any more (yay me)
and Ive completely changed my diet (yay me again)
I really need to drink more water
and get a hat as I have a new found love for walking and I hate suncream on my face so atm Im sporting a nice sunglasses panda tan

Thanks for the advice and I think you all helped me saved some dollars as I was prepared to go shopping tomorrow for some products my DH will be happy

[CrazyLady]

I use a sunscreen with moisturiser on my face daily (thegoodoil stuff) because I walk everywhere. I also recently got a hat because I've realised how much I've aged from being in WA's climate/sun. I also wash with thegoodoil face wash and use thegoodoil on my body at night because my skin gets so dry. That's the only products i use except for a little bit of makeup on a special occasion but I rarely have time these days with an active toddler

[Babyluv]

Ooo Pumpkin,
I also love coconut oil, I buy a 100% pure virgin natural one from the healthfood shop, I use it all over my body and have been using it on my bump daily too! I find it's also great for a hair treatment, leaves your hair so soft and shiny!
Limeslice, you've been a wealth of knowledge today hehe
I wasnt aware Moogoo contained palm oil! Can you list some products you would buy for bubs that are natural, palm oil free and yummy I could use on bubs? I only just started using Moogoo as I bought it for when bub comes along but I don't want to contribute to habitat degeneration in Indonesia for the Oranguatans!

[Lulu]

I always use moisturiser but to protect, not cos I think it's going to turn back time.
Don't forget though the older women like Jane Fonda also grew up in the days when a golden tan was da bomb. Can't tell you how many hours many of us baked in the sun feeling all healthy-like.

Dunno what happened to me, I used to tan well but after having DD1, I started to burn hanging the washing out and since then go to the beach wearing the hugest sombrero and my skin completely covered until about 6pm, when I soak up some gentle rays.

I like to find something NOT cheap, but not hyped. A decent moisturiser feel diviiiiiiine.

[Inanna]

I am a natural girl too - with my skin care. However, about a month ago a friend gave me some oil of olay I think face cream & scrub. I've been using it & have to say it's no where near as good as my natural products. I wouldn't buy it. My rule has been if I can't eat it I probably shouldn't let my skin eat it.

I buy stuff with essential oils & natural ingredients also.

I don't use sunscreen as it for me is not a good choice.

Hat. Moisturiser (I love my products though!) lots of water, organic food, little to no meat, lots of sleep, meditation, yoga, fresh air, loving people around you, laughter. When you laugh or smile it's like a mini face lift.

I'm 43 & I reckon my face is not too bad for that. Wrinkles dont faze me but having said that I don't have many at all. I have smile lines!

[Sopdet]

I also hate sunscreen - I swear the only time I have gotten burnt is when I am wearing it! lol

Me too, which is why I never wear it and refuse to purchase products with sunscreen in them.