This
time of year I used to be one of these people that would be in boot's
grabbing a supply of lip balms before my lips started cracking from the
cold. Seriously, cracked lips are not a good look... on anyone! Don't
get me wrong, my handbag has never been without a lip balm since about
1995 so I'm not saying it's a new thing - I'm sure all of you have this
little handy stick of moisturising bliss too!
What
I love about our Aloe lips is it is pure indulgent instant moisture - I
absolutely love it! I realised how much I loved it when I ran out a
couple of weeks ago & used an old carmex one... which by the way
having applied 3/4 coats to give that easy glide feeling when you rub
your lips together - it also made my lips peel?
So
this is my product of the week - Aloe Lips, so simply smoothing &
moisturising in 1 not 5 coats and of course with it being aloe vera
based with added jojoba & beeswax it is a highly effective all
season lip care product that will provide those luscious lips with all
the wintery protection they need.
With
it being that time of year, this is a great little stocking filler or
secret santa gift & remember, no one will want to kiss those chapped
lips under the mistletoe - even if you are married!
Did
you know? You can use aloe lips on an any other part of the body to
calm irritated skin? I love using it as a little magic stick on little
grazed knees!
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Don't worry - I'm not about to start preaching on WHY you should use Aloe on your child!!! We all choose something we like & what works & that's fine - I'm just sharing with you what I prefer, my own experience & why I love knowing I use Aloe on my son!
Firstly, having had sensitive skin all my life & by sensitive I mean eczema as a child, spotty skin (pretty much ALL my life) & skin that breakouts from using products that are too highly perfumed - I knew that I only wanted to use natural products on my son and the fact that he ended up having eczema too - made my hunt for the best products to use on him even more ambitious. I am the kind of person who looks at labels whether it be food or products & if it has a long list of ingredients i don't use it or eat it! There is a lot of use of olive oil, almond oil & coconut oil in our household for skin & hair which work very well.
When my son was born we had lots of products given to us as gifts - which were lovely & had that new "baby smell" to them - however, the thought of using them on his delicate newborn skin made my skin crawl. I never forget my massage tutor at college explaining why we should never use baby oil on skin (won't go into that!) & it just stuck with me. I'm pretty sure most reading this have no doubt rolled your eyes by now - but hey, we all have our own opinions on what works for us right?! Having said that - an old work colleague of mine has ONLY ever used a certain brand of Baby Lotion on her FACE & her skin is absolutely amazing - I wouldn't even dream of putting that on my face!
So having stumbled across Forever products from an old school friends post & learning that they were all Aloe Vera Based - I jumped at the chance to get my hands on them. In fact - I thought it was JUST what I was looking for! Sometimes you forget things & it takes just one person to mention it & your like "aha - yes, I remember..." and in this case I was asking myself why I hadn't thought of Aloe before. The products I chose to use on my son were perfect & still use them now & of course we use them too... great for the whole family.
If you are anything like me & just that tad bit funny about what you like to use or what you can & can't use, I urge you to read on & give these amazing products a try - I will never use anything else, they totally work for us & I cannot rave about them enough... hence why I became a distributor!
My No.1 Choice - Aloe Hand & Face Soap!
"Soap?" I hear you saying? That's what I said too & was very dubious because when you think of soap you probably think - drying, harsh & why the hell would I use this on my face let alone my child? Well let me tell you I couldn't have been more wrong. When I first ordered the Hand & Face Soap I firstly tried & tested it on myself - of course & OMG, I couldn't believe how silky soft it was, secondly I couldn't believe how a small pea sized amount frothed up so much & thirdly - it removed all my make up, including mascara & left no residue on my cotton wool when it came to toning my face (like I would normally get from using a face wash from the high street). I couldn't believe it - it was love at first pump! So obviously I had no problem using it on my son & loved the fact that I could use it as a hair shampoo for him too. The best thing about this product is it LASTS for MONTHS! It lasted us just over 3 months of daily use & remember that's not just using it on my son, we were all using it! Highly recommend this & imagine how long it would last if you only use it on your little one? (doubt you will be able to keep your hands off it though).
Aloe Vera Gelly - absolute MUST HAVE! This is literally first aid in a tube. It lives constantly in my son's nappy bag & I do not leave home without it. It can be used for absolutely anything & can be used anywhere you can reach. The Gelly contains the most Aloe out of all of our topical creams & is almost like using it from the leaf itself. I LOVE LOVE LOVE this product & have so far used it for dry skin conditions, insect bites, kitchen burns, itchy eyes in hayfever season (stopped me getting those eye blisters from all the rubbing - also popped some in my nostrils to prevent sneezing), cuts & grazes, little ones bum to prevent nappy rash, teething, sore nipples from breastfeeding & I have even swallowed a spoonful when I had a sore throat for instant relief! The list is endless & every house hold should have one because you will need it at some point (especially when kids are running around - or even on your pet). Aloe heals the skin 70 times faster - so this really is a product worth investing in.
Aloe Propolis Creme - This is actually what I use every day on my skin, I love it but for babies it is also fantastic. It is our Aloe Gel mixed with Bee Propolis & Chamomile. Again, excellent for dry skin irritations & a lot of babies, including my own - had baby acne / heat rash, so this is perfect to apply for this. Other uses like nappy rash, cuts & grazes for older children & perfect for teenage skin! Bee propolis is a natural antiseptic, antibiotic & has antibacterial, antifungal & even antiviral properties... mixed with Aloe & its a double "anti-whammy".
My little ones FAVE! Aloe Bright Toothgel - He always asks for more every time we brush his teeth. Again, this also contains Bee Propolis but the reason I love this for babies, children & beyond is the fact that it is FLUORIDE FREE. I remember when his first tooth came through & read that you should start brushing almost straight away, I was looking at the back of the toothpaste tube & said to my husband "it says supervise & don't allow to swallow - What?" of course, he knows what I'm like - if something has instructions - I like to follow, that's what they are there for! I couldn't quite figure out how i was going to teach my son not to swallow the toothpaste... at 3 months old! I know, I know - your probably rolling your eyes again & saying "calm down, it's only a little bit" but a little bit over a long period of time is a lot in my eyes & granted, I've managed all these years but there is no harm in becoming educated in something later down the line & deciding if you still want to change. I know plenty of people who don't even know what fluoride is, let alone your toothpaste contains it. If your not bothered - don't change it, but as I say - it makes me comfortable knowing that he is OK to swallow it - which he does do & he likes it, so in our house - it's a win/win.
If you have read my other blog on Aloe Vera Drinking Gel then you know how obsessed i am with it but did you know that you can start giving your child it from 1yr onwards with just a small 2.5ml shot? I find the best way is to give it in a syringe - my son doesn't mind it at all - we have s lovely Aloe Bits N' Peaches too which is a hit with children because it tastes so good & there is no time like the present to start building their immune system up & getting extra vitamins & minerals inside them. I have noticed that he isn't catching half as much from toddler groups we go to & even if he does, he powers through & you would hardly notice... love it!
13.11.14 - Update! Well after posting this blog yesterday, I ended up discovering another little miracle worker for little ones over night - Heat Lotion! Having spend the previous night with much much more broken sleep than normal because my son has been coughing, I decided to pop some heat lotion on his chest & on the soles of his feet & I have to say, yes - even I was even surprised it worked - he didn't cough all night until about 5am in the morning! Completely impressed & will most definitely be keeping well stocked on this little number which is normally kept in my husband gym bag. I believe Eucalyptus that is mixed with the Aloe in this heat lotion, helped clear is chest & airways.... Super Pleased!
These are my favourite products for the whole family, I bet your family will love them too!
Why not mix & match these products & give them as a gift for new parents, they will love these products, I assure you & of course - all come with our 60 day money back guarantee & that includes open & used products... cannot tell you the amount of products that I have opened & decided I don't like or don't work for me that I cannot take back.
