New Childs Farm Products!

We are HUGE Childs Farm fans in our house.

As an eczema sufferer from childhood I’ve always had to be very careful with the kind of products I use on my skin as many, many ingredients can cause a painful and irritating flare up.

When I had my kids and they started to exhibit signs of suffering with eczema too I immediately went on the hunt for suitable bathcare and bodycare products that they could use but also enjoy.

Like most children, mine LOVE a bubble bath, but if you suffer with eczema you’ll know that bubble baths are not generally good for your skin.

I didn’t want my kids to miss out so I was thrilled when I was introduced to Childs Farm.

Childs Farm are an award winning British brand that uses naturally derived ingredients and essential oils to produce a range of mild, kind and delicious smelling skincare products for kids.

Two of their latest launches are the incredible sounding Blueberry and Organic Mango Bubble Bath (£4) and Watermelon and Organic Pineapple Hair and Body Wash (£4).

Gentle enough to be used on even a newborns skin, these delicious sounding products are  Dermatologist and paediatrician approved as suitable for sensitive and also eczema-prone skin.

We are BIG fans of the new Blueberry and Mango bubble bath. Pour under warm running water and prepare for a fabulously fruity and fresh bathing experience.

You need to work a bit to froth up a decent amount of bubbles but its well worth it to see your kids delight in making bubble beards and having fun, all while the delicate formula provides a delicious good-enough-to-eat fragrance!

The Watermelon and Organic Pineapple hair and body wash is a real treat too! Sweet and juicy, my children smell practically edible after being washed in this!

Applied to a a warm, wet sponge it froths up beautifully, creating an abundance of lovely soft foamy bubbles to gently cleanse my childrens skin.

I’m not at all ashamed to admit that I may have used the majority of these products on myself. Well, if its good enough for my children its good enough for me!

You can check out the full range of Childs Farm products on their website now  where you can also purchase them.

XO Balm

XO Balm is the new, natural beauty solution for those of us (like me) who are suffering from eczema, contact dermatitis and dry skin.

One of the many issues I have when it comes to finding a moisturiser or product to help with my sore, dry skin is trying to find a product that won’t aggravate it further.

Fragrances, alcohols and preservatives sometimes irritate my skin further and actually make things worse rather than helping to ease the problem.

Lucky for me then that XO Balm comprises of just 4 active ingredients from completely natural origins.

This multi-purpose balm contains coconut oil, beeswax, chia seed oil and olive oil. That’s it. 

Bonkers right? But what’s so beneficial about just these four ingredients?

So, coconut and olive oil are 100% natural emollients which help to nourish your skin, natural beeswax helps to strengthen the skin’s natural barrier and chia seed oil reduces skin itching and inflammation helping to  soothe discomfort and protect the skin. 

Because XO is free from preservatives, sulphates and fragrances it avoids triggering any sensitivity and its scent comes purely from the natural beeswax and coconut oil. 

Another issue I have all the time is finding a product that leaves my skin feeling soft and nourished for longer than 5 minutes after application.

Thankfully XO has this covered too due to the fact that it is a balm.

Greasy emollients and moisturisers can often be transferred from your skin to clothes really easily, and washed or wiped off your skin before they’ve really had a chance to sink in.

This balm sits on your skin with a matte finish and refuses to budge!

It doesn’t feel greasy, it doesn’t look shiny, it just feels silky and soft.

It is perfect for really sore, stubborn areas of dry, cracked skin that need some serious tlc and it offers immediate relief which is awesome.

I love popping a generous blob of balm onto troublesome areas before I go to bed and letting it work its magic overnight, leaving my skin feeling softer and more comfortable come the morning.

XO Balm is available now and costs £12.50.