Nurturing is a full time job for us moms. It's no wonder that we
struggle to set aside time for ourselves. But we should. The more
relaxed, centered and beautiful we feel, the more we have to offer the
world and the more we are able to enjoy the journey of motherhood. This
roundup includes some of my favorite products for moms, along with a
few tips for fitting luxury into your day.
Nursing moms babies spend many hours sitting with
baby at their breast. Why not indulge with a simple foot soak during one of
those coveted hours? Happy Foot Soak by Earth Mama Angel Baby soothes and heals tired, swollen feet. Melinda Olson, founder of Earth
Mama, is an herbalist and nurse. All
Earth Mama products are made of the highest quality organic herbs and
essential
oils, and all their packaging is recyclable or made of reused
materials. Baby will benefit from the relaxation and re-balancing as
much as you do!
When was the
last time you took a long bath by candle light? Aura Cacia has created the first all-organic milk and oat bath made with 100-percent pure
organic lavender essential
oil. "Whether
you want to calm dry, itchy skin, relieve bug bites or other skin irritations,
or simply soak away the day's stress, this new all-organic bath experience is a perfect way to get
comfortable in your own skin," says Jane Merten, Senior Brand Manager
at Aura Cacia. Hand those kiddos over to dad or grandma and indulge your senses. You're worth it!
Enjoy a blissful, spa-like experience every time you bathe with Golden Earth Chakra oils. Chakra oils are
made with 100% pure therapeutic grade organic & wild crafted essential
oils. The essential oils in each blend resonate with each individual chakra and
work energetically & physically to restore natural balance to the body.
Each plant has its own vibration to lift your spirit and balance your senses.
There are no synthetic fragrances or perfumes in our blends, not one drop!
Shimmer,
sparkle and rejuvenate for under $8 with Eve
Organics Mineral Makeup. Free of parabens, preservatives, and chemicals, the
ingredients in this product are gentle enough that you can even sleep in them. Icing
on the cake: mineral makeup rejuvenates damaged skin, while protecting it from
the sun and environmental irritants. With 20 colors to choose from, Eve
Organics Mineral Makeup is perfect for all occasions- an afternoon at the park,
PTA meeting, boardroom presentation, or night on the town.
Fleur d'
Amour perfume by Sylvie Beljanski is as non-toxic as it is sexy.
This French-inspired perfume is completely phthalate and paraben free!
Top notes include sweet bergamot mixed with bourgeons de cassis; middle notes
include lily of the valley, Moroccan jasmine, pink peony, and Bulgarian rose;
and bottom notes include white amber mixed with modern musks, Australian
sandalwood and a drop of vanilla from Madagascar. In other words, wearing Fleur
d' Amour will make you feel like an exotic flower, even on the most gritty
days.
Mention sodium
laurel sulfate to Josh Onysko, founder and CEO of Pangea Organics,
and he'll look at you like you said a four-letter
word. Pangea is passionate about making products that are both sensuous
and
sustainable. "The skin is the largest organ of the body," Onysko says.
"It
absorbs 89 percent of what you put on it." That's a lot of surface area
to
think about, but Onysko boils it down this way, "If you wouldn't eat
it, you
shouldn't put it on your skin." With that in mind, Pangea's Do
Everything All at Once facial mask is made with Japanese matcha, açai
and goji berries. Now doesn't that sound good enough to eat?
Start your morning off right with Minty and moisturizing, Oh Baby! Shampoo and Conditioner by Nine Naturals.
The effective and safe products are
packed with essential oils, organic aloe and B5. Designed especially
for expecting mothers (but perfect for the whole family), Nine Naturals
are free of parabens, sulfates, phthalates and DEA.