Babo Botanicals

I decided to try a new shampoo and conditioner from Babo Botanicals. I haven't heard of this company but I found them on the EWG website. I went with the Berry Primrose Smoothing Shampoo & Wash and the Berry Primrose Smoothing Conditioner. I'm obsessed. I honestly don't think I will ever use another brand of shampoo & conditioner ever again.

First, let's start with the scent. It smells so good. I can't get over it. I get whiffs of it throughout the day and love it. As i said, I got the Berry Primrose but they have a few other scents as well. They have Oatmilk & Calendula Shampoo, Lavender & Meadowsweet Shampoo, Cucumber & Aloe Vera Swim and Sport Shampoo, a Lice Shampoo and a Fragrance Free Shampoo. I can't wait to try the lavender one.

Second, let's talk about how soft it makes my hair. It's loaded with evening primrose oil, shea butter and cocoa butter which smoothes and softens the hair. It's also enriched with Babo's Nutri-Soothe Complex, rich in vitamins and anti-oxidants. My hair has never felt so soft.

Lastly, it's free of all the bad stuff. It does not contain SLS, sulfates, parabens, phthalates, silicone, synthetic fragrance, dyes, sodium chloride, formaldehyde, mineral oil, MEA, DEA and TEA. This amazing formula does contain tree nuts, coconut and shea butter. Babo Botanicals is a Certified B Corp, Cruelty Free, and Vegan Friendly.

I highly recommend Babo Botanical products. The founder, Kate, originally started the line for babies and children. In fact, she named the company after her son's security bunny, Babo. Kate graduated from Harvard, joined the Peace Corps, then landed a job as a skincare product developer. She worked for L'Oréal, LVMH, Avon and Redken. When she got pregnant with her first child, she went searching for safe, natural products for her new baby. Her entrepreneurial spirit kicked in and Babo Botanicals began. The products perform so well, they are perfect for babies, children, teenagers and adults.

             

Top 5 New Year Skin Care Resolutions

1. Ditch your lotion and use oil - Don't be afraid of oil, it's the best thing I ever did for my skin. Lotions are filled with toxins like parabens, fragrance, petrochemicals, alcohol, and oil emulsified in water. The only ingredient in lotion that provides any moisture to the skin is the oil. One of the basic principals of chemistry is like dissolves like. If you have oily skin, you should be using oil. Plant oils are excellent for all skin types. They are very similar to the oil our skin naturally produces (sebum) so they are easily absorbed into the skin, don't clog pores and promotes skin cell function. Some of my favorite oils are avocado oil, apricot oil, marula oil, grapeseed oil, argan oil, jojoba oil and rosehip oil. You can use these alone or make your own oil mixture. Just get a glass dropper bottle, choose your plant oil, add some vitamin E oil and add a few drops of essential oil. Lavender, cedarwood, lemon and frankincense are a few . If you don't have the patience to make one, grab one of these Acure Marula Oil, EO Argan Oil, or Dessert Essence Oil. 

2. Wash your face every night - Never go to bed with makeup on. Makeup can trap dirt and environmental pollutants inside the skin which results in premature aging. Sleeping in makeup also clogs your pores which leads to acne. Lastly, it interferes with the natural shedding process of the skin which results in duller, drier complexion. Get a good chemical free face wash like these, Acure Cleansing Stick and Acure Brightening Cleansing Gel

3. Get a chemical free shampoo - a good chemical free shampoo can be life changing. Ingredients in shampoo contain lots of chemicals. These chemicals can cause flaky skin, persistent itching & irritation, asthma, sinusitis, allergies and even cancer. They strip moisture and natural oils from our hair causing rashes, hair loss and dandruff. Invest in a chemical free option like one of these, Babo Botanicals and Avalon Organics

4. Moisturize after showering - keep a body oil right in the shower. Warm water strips our skin of natural oil and we need to replenish. Apply the oil right after you shower while your skin is still damp. Try one of these, EO Body Oil and Shea Moisture Body Oil

5. Make Vitamin C your new best friend - Vitamin C is not only necessary for collagen production and maintenance, but it is also a potent antioxidant that can neutralize free radicals in the skin. Environmental aggressors such as UV rays and pollution create free radicals that cause premature signs of visible aging. Vitamin C creates a brighter complexion, evens out skin tone and diminishes the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. It improves hydration and keeps your skin looking younger. I use both of these every day Avalon Organics Vitamin C Serum and Avalon Organics Vitamin C Antioxidant Oil.