Whenever possible, I try to buy all natural bath products for Lucas. Not only are they obviously better for him, but he has always had sensitive skin that irritates easily. Whenever we deviate from using all natural bath products, Lucas' skin suffers. Sometimes, I THOUGHT I was buying an all natural product because the label said "natural", but then after further investigation I would find out that I was duped. One brand that sticks to their promise is Weleda. We've been using their Tooth Gel since we started brushing Lucas' teeth and it is awesome! So, when Weleda came to me about reviewing their natural baby bath products, I was really excited to try them out!

About Weleda (from the website):
Since its inception in 1921, Weleda has aimed to use only the purest wild-crafted, organically and Biodynamically® cultivated ingredients for their products. But natural isn’t enough for Weleda—their ingredients have to be effective too. They have to work with your body’s own ability to heal, restore well-being and impart radiance. So to ensure their ingredients maintain their innate potency, they harvest them quickly, then process them as little as possible, taking excellent care of them along the way.

Weleda sent me Calendula Shampoo & Body Wash, Calendula Oil, and Calendula Diaper Care for me to review. Calendula has a long history of use as a wound-healing and skin-soothing botanical so it only makes sense that a company, like Weleda who believes in healing would use it in their baby products. After using all three products for several weeks, I must say that I am very impressed with the Calendula line. Not only did they not irritate Lucas' skin, but they actually made his skin softer and cleared up a couple of eczema patches he had on his feet!


Another benefit from these is that all three products are mulit-taskers! For instance, the Oil can be used to cleanse the diaper area and to moisturize your baby's skin. The Diaper Care cream can be used to treat rashes, eczema, skin irritations, and acne! I actually used the Diaper Care on the eczema patches he had on his feet and they cleared up within a few days. If I had to pick a favorite, I would say the Shampoo & Body Wash because the usual suspect anytime Lucas' skin becomes irritated is a harsh body wash (read: not natural). This one is creamy, soothing and does not dry out or irritate Lucas' skin. It also has an amazing scent that is not overpowering like most baby bath products. It is mild, clean, and very soothing. LOVE it!

What I love the most about Weleda is that I can trust them! They have very clear standards for their products and they stand by their promise to us-the parents. When the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics tested 28 popular baby products and found that more than half of them contained two cancer-causing substances; formaldehyde and 1.4-dioxane, Weleda was one of the first organizations to sign the Compact for Safe Cosmetics. They pledged not only to make safer products, but also to provide greater transparency to consumers about their products. When Weleda says “all natural,” they mean “all natural"! Weleda products contain:

• No synthetic preservatives
• No synthetic fragrances
• No synthetic chemicals
• No synthetic anything

Weleda's unwavering dedication to safety, to children, and to parents is something that I highly value and applaude! I definitely give Weleda a thumbs up for giving moms like me peace of mind and products that we can trust!

Want It: Weleda products are available online at www.usa.weleda.com, Target, Whole Foods Market, select independent health food stores and other specialty retailers nationwide and around the world.

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