PARENTING, SKINCARE, AND EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN

I must admit I’ve been quite slack when it comes to applying lotions and potions to my growing baby bump. Both in my twin pregnancy and my current pregnancy, I applied creams and oils sporadically, no more than a few times a week. Now I’ve reached the third trimester, when stretch marks are most likely to appear,  I thought it about time I establish some kind of routine in using pregnancy products to keep my skin in good condition. Since these four products from the Love Boo Mummy Skincare range have arrived, I’ve been enjoying applying them at least once a day – twice if I remember!  The Love Boo range is a beautiful collection of skin care products, not only for pregnancy, but for after baby arrives too. Free from parabens and packed full of active ingredients, the luxurious range is natural and safe to use both whilst pregnant and nursing. I absolutely adore the packaging of this brand – pastel polka dots, butterflies and pretty fonts make it ultra feminine and a pleasure to use. Breast Toner (Bossom Buddy) A rapidly expanding bust is a common symptom of pregnancy, so I’m happy to have a product which is specifically designed to treat this area. The aptly named Bosom Buddy tones, tightens and helps stop stretch marks thanks to its natural ingredients. Centella and ginkgo biloba help to firm and improve elasticity whilst argan oil softens, smooths and tightens the chest area, reducing the appearance of stretch marks. This is a rich and luxurious cream to apply, which is easily absorbed and leaves my skin noticeably smooth. Body Wash A naturally fragrance citrus body wash with special ingredients to keep skin supple and hydrated whilst gently cleansing. This body wash is perfect for dry or itchy skin, which is ideal for me as I’ve noticed my bump has become more itchy the bigger it grows! The subtle lemon and ginger fragrance is also great for calming morning sickness if you’re in the early stages of pregnancy. The Miracle Oil (Perineum Oil) This 100% natural oil is delicately scented with passion flower, sweet almond and argan oil, which combine to create a subtle and revitalizing fragrance. With a silky texture, I was happy to discover this oil is non-greasy and absorbs quickly into the skin (unlike Bio-Oil!), so I’ve had no problems with it marking or rubbing off on clothing. Like most pregnancy oils, it works to combat the appearance of stretch marks and restore skin elasticity by moisturizing and nourishing the skin, and I’ve noticed my skin feels supple and soft after applying this. See the full article : https://www.amyantoinette.com/2013/07/love-boo-mummy-skincare.html

At Love Boo, they’re incredibly passionate about what goes into their products. By taking the finest quality natural ingredients they create skincare that treats, nurtures and makes even the most stressed-out skin feel extra pampered – whatever its age! All of their skincare is made in the UK with care and passion and their products are now recognized in the skincare industry for their highest-grade ingredients and unbeatable results; Love Boo’s baby range has won GOLD in the prestigious Mother & Baby awards for Best Baby Skincare and our 100% natural stretch-mark fighting Miracle Oil and toning and firming Bosom Buddy received top marks for their results in Now Magazine. Love Boo pick the most effective and luxurious ingredients for each and every one of our products, they ensure they leave out the nasties that your skin doesn’t need, leaving you feeling extra special and pampered. Hooray!No parabens, sulphates, TEA, petrochemicals, synthetic colours or DEA. Proud to be made in the UK

I received the products mentioned below to facilitate my review. All opinions, however, are 100% my own! My daughter loves bath time with all that splashing, bubbles and water involved. When Love Boo asked if we would like to try out some of their products, we were really excited! Love Boo is a company based in the UK specializing in baby and mummy skin care. They offer a wide range of pampering products made of the finest quality natural ingredients. Love Boo has banned parabens, petrochemicals, sulfates, synthetic colors, triethanolamine and diethanolamine in their products! We were able to try out Love Boo Hair Care Range, Very Gentle Top-To-toe Wash and Marvelous Mummy Kit. Love Boo Hair Care Range  Love Boo’s natural hair care range consists of shampoo, conditioner & de tangling spray. These hair care products contain natural oils and extracts to make hair washing a delightful and luxurious experience for all the family. All Love Boo’s hair products are created to de tangle and de-frizz kids hair and leave combing tantrum-free!   Soft & Shiny Shampoo (250ml) contains Argan oil, coconut, fig, and papaya extract, creating a perfect combination to get silky, soft and tangle-free hair. The shampoo has a sweet scent reminding me of baby powder. It lathers up nicely and creates a rich foam my daughter loves. The shampoo is not tear-free, so I was really cautious when washing Sofia’s hair at first, trying not to get any foam in her eyes, but in the end, it looks like the product does not sting as much when it does get in the eyes. Soft & Shiny Conditioner (250ml) helps to achieve moisturized, knot-free and super-silky hair thanks to fig, coconut, and Argan oil. It was a first time I used any conditioner on my daughter’s hair. I was a little bit skeptical and thinking that kids do not need conditioner, but I still gave it a try. The conditioner is really creamy, easy to apply and rinses out really well. As a result, my daughter ended up with bouncy shiny curls. No More Knots De tangling Spray (250ml) works wonders for tangles, knots, and frizzy hair! It’s a leave-in spray containing papaya and coconut extract for shine and hydration and Argan oil for releasing the tangles. We used it on wet hair, but you can use it for dry hair too. It really made combing much easier and Sofia’s hair was tangle-free even in the next morning.   What I really like about the hair care line, is that the products smell really great and the result is exactly what the product description says.The press down caps to the shampoo and conditioner are a huge plus, as my daughter loves to play with bottles and tries to spill all the product on the floor. Thanks to these caps, I know that no product will be wasted.   Very Gentle Top-To-Toe Wash  Love Boo’s award-winning top-to-toe wash comes in a bottle of 250ml and contains Tahitian Monoi, olive oil, and oats for extra soft and soothed skin. As the apple extract is used as a cleansing agent, this product is perfect for your baby’s delicate skin.   My daughter really loved that Love Boo’s Top-To-Toe Wash creates a lot of foam and smells really great. You just need a really small amount to wash all your body. We have used this wash for 2 weeks every day, and Sofia’s skin is perfectly moisturized, so this product washes the skin without drying. Marvellous Mummy kit  This kit makes a great gift for any mom-to-be and also as a baby shower gift. The Mummy Kit products are safe for use when pregnant or nursing.   It has a really cute packaging and contains four award-winning products: Splendidly Soothing Bath Soak (50 ml) helps to relax and calm your tired body and mind thanks to Arnica extract, white water lily, chamomile, and mallow. Rose geranium oil gives this bath soak a fragrance of a sweet rose garden. Even with a small quantity of the product gives your bath a great smell and a lot of luxurious bubbles.   Silky Soft Body Wash (50ml) nourishes and moisturizes your skin thanks to its special blend of white water lily, mallow, and avocado oil. My favorite part of this body wash is the fragrance! It smells of ginger and lemon and leaves the skin with a subtle fresh smell.   Super Stretchy Miracle Oil (50ml) is a special blend of 100% natural oils rich in Omega & and 9. Passion flower, sweet almond, and Argan oils help to banish stretch marks, even out skin tone and fade the appearance of scars. I have some stretch marks from my pregnancy and after 2 weeks of using, those marks are a little bit lighter already. I love that it smells of ginger, lemon, and peppermint. The Miracle Oil does not leave my body oily and it absorbs really quickly.   Soft & Creamy Body Smoother (25ml) is recommended to use together with the Miracle Oil to soften and firm your skin. Containing anti-ageing Centella, elasticity Increaser hibiscus flower and Shea butter, this body butter helps to reduce the appearance of stretch marks and cellulite. Thanks to Shea butter, the smoother melts into the skin and your hands, nor skin have no sticky or greasy residue after applying the product. It has a really great scent and works great together with the Miracle Oil.   I really like that the Marvellous Mummy Kit products come in a small size so you can try out the products and buy the ones you really love in a bigger size. The minis are perfect for traveling and also, why not add these products to your hospital bag. Even if the products seem more expensive that your normal hair and skin care products, they go a long way as a really small amount of product is needed. Natural ingredients are great for baby’s skin and worth their cost! Check the full review : http://www.homelifeabroad.com/family/love-boo-review/

Hi Mumblers! Jennifer from Love Boo here, we’re a mummy and baby skincare company with a difference – we launched our brand purely because we couldn’t find any suitable products to use on our own babies! In our previous lives, my friend and now business partner, Corinna and I were both magazine writers (fun fact: it was us who gave the Spice Girls their nicknames while working together at Top of The Pops Magazine!) we had no business experience and never imagined we’d create a skincare range!   But back in 2007, we found ourselves on maternity leave at the same time moaning about the fact that it was hard to find natural baby skincare that was luxurious, actually worked and looked gorgeous on our nursery shelves. From that small idea Love Boo was born – a range of UK-made, natural products for Mum and Baby with modern benefits – but it wasn’t an easy journey! We had no idea where to start and our little ones were still tots so it was all a bit of a juggle. After a lot of searching, we found a botanical chemist who worked with us on all our ideas. We’d spend hours after the kids had gone to bed designing our packaging and website – our husbands moaned that we spent more time talking to each other than them, but it was all worth it when we got the products produced and on our website! Slowly but surely, the right people started to notice our brand and John Lewis approached us and began  to stock our gift boxes. We’d get amazing reviews from mums who had tried our skincare and loved it so we plucked up the courage to enter the Mother & Baby Awards (the Oscars of the baby world!) as we knew it was judged by real parents and the products could do the talking. On the night of the awards we realised we were up against some giants of the nursery world, we were gobsmacked when our name was announced as GOLD winners – the top accolade. Moments like that make all the hard work worthwhile. We just love meeting mums and dads at the baby shows we do up and down the country and hearing about their favorite products. If we had to name our faves, I think we would both say hands down our Soft & Creamy Body Smoother – we both suffer from ultra-dry skin and this wonder cream is so rich and moisturizing it softens and soothes immediately (plus we always get asked what the delicious smell is!   Check out our website here www.loveboo.com   Or, as we are based in Wakefield, feel free to get in touch if you’re in the area and arrange for us to visit your playgroup or class with samples and testers.   We know first-hand how it feels to not want to go back to your previous job once you’ve had a baby. We spent years working on our dream to work around our family life. We want to make it easier for parents who like us want to find a way of working that they can fit around family life. We’re currently launching a home-selling side to Love Boo here in Yorkshire, where parents can host their very own get together with some Love Boo pampering and earn some extra pounds by home-selling themselves! (Get in touch at hello@loveboo.com for more details. We’ll be appearing at QEGS Table Tots market on Sunday 4th June so would be great to see you there. And even though sometimes it’s just wishful thinking, fitting in a five minute pamper or a long soak in the bath when you can really does work wonders – after all, you deserve it! Check it at : https://wakefield.mumbler.co.uk/introducing-love-boo/ Jennifer x

Eczema isn’t just a skin condition — it’s closely connected to your body, your immune system, and especially your stress levels. Many people notice that their eczema flares up exactly when life gets busier or more overwhelming. But why does this happen? 1. Stress weakens the skin barrier When you’re stressed, your body produces more cortisol (the stress hormone). High cortisol levels can weaken the skin’s natural barrier, making it harder to retain moisture.Result: Dryness, irritation, and more flare-ups. 2. Stress triggers inflammation Stress causes the immune system to react, leading to inflammation throughout the body — including the skin.This inflammation can make eczema patches redder, itchier, and more sensitive. 3. Stress increases scratching habits When you’re anxious or overwhelmed, you’re more likely to scratch without noticing.More scratching = more irritation and slower healing. 4. Stress affects sleep — which affects your skin Poor sleep weakens skin repair and increases inflammation.This creates a cycle where eczema worsens because the skin cannot properly heal overnight. How to Break the Stress–Eczema Cycle Practice simple relaxation activities (breathing, meditation, stretching)Maintain a consistent skincare routineKeep the skin hydrated with gentle, fragrance-free moisturizersGet enough sleep whenever possibleIdentify your stress triggers and manage them proactively

When it comes to sun protection, choosing the right sunscreen is just as important as remembering to apply it. With so many options on the market, the biggest question most people ask is: Should I use a mineral or chemical sunscreen? Both types protect your skin from harmful UV rays, but they work in completely different ways — and understanding those differences can help you make the best choice for your skin type, lifestyle, and skin concerns. In this article, we’ll break down how each sunscreen works, who it’s best for, and how to pick the perfect option for glowing, healthy skin. What Is Mineral Sunscreen? Also known as physical sunscreen, mineral sunscreen uses natural minerals to protect the skin by forming a barrier on its surface. Instead of absorbing UV rays, it reflects them away — like a tiny shield. Common Ingredients Zinc Oxide Titanium Dioxide These minerals are gentle, non-irritating, and ideal for delicate or reactive skin. Benefits of Mineral Sunscreen Gentle and suitable for sensitive or eczema-prone skinStarts protecting immediately upon applicationOffers broad-spectrum protection against UVA & UVBSafer option for babies, kids, and pregnant women Potential Drawbacks May leave a white cast on deeper skin tones Slightly thicker texture compared to chemical formulas What Is Chemical Sunscreen? Chemical sunscreen works differently. Instead of sitting on top of the skin, it gets absorbed into the upper layers and converts UV rays into heat, which is then released from the skin. Common Ingredients Avobenzone Homosalate Octocrylene Oxybenzone (increasingly avoided due to sensitivity concerns) Benefits of Chemical Sunscreen Lightweight, invisible finishNo white castIdeal for daily wear under makeupGreat for sports and outdoor activities thanks to water-resistant options Potential Drawbacks Can irritate sensitive or eczema-prone skin Needs 15–20 minutes to start working Some ingredients may trigger breakouts or redness So… Which Sunscreen Is Better for You? The answer depends on your skin’s needs: Choose Mineral Sunscreen If: You have sensitive or eczema-prone skin You’re applying sunscreen to a baby or child You want instant protection You prefer a gentle, non-reactive formula Choose Chemical Sunscreen If: You want a lightweight, invisible finish You wear makeup daily You spend long hours outdoors and prefer water-resistant textures You dislike the feel of thicker creams The Bottom Line Both mineral and chemical sunscreens are effective — but your skin type, comfort, and lifestyle will determine which one feels best for you. What matters most is consistency. The best sunscreen is the one you will actually use every single day. Whether you choose the gentleness of mineral sunscreen or the lightweight feel of chemical formulas, regular sun protection is key to keeping your skin healthy, radiant, and protected year-round.

As parents, we always want what's best for our children. We teach them healthy habits from a young age, like brushing their teeth and washing their hands, but what about their skin? Establishing a skincare routine for kids is just as important, and it's never too early to start. Not only can a skincare routine help keep your child's skin healthy and clear, but it can also teach them the importance of self-care and hygiene. And with our kid's skincare, it's never been easier to give your child's skin the love and care it needs.  An important first step is our Happy Kids Face Duo. These gentle, plant-based products are formulated specifically for children's delicate skin and are rich in amino acids and vitamin Bs to gently cleanse and nourish skin.  But why should kids start washing their face at a young age? For starters, children's skin is more prone to irritation and dryness, so a gentle cleanser like the Kids Face Wash can help keep their skin clean without stripping it of its natural oils. Additionally, starting a skincare routine early on can help prevent future skin issues like acne and premature aging. Teaching your child to care for their skin now will set them up for a lifetime of healthy habits.  Here's a simple facial skincare routine you can follow with your child: 1. Start with the Kids Milti Vitamin Face Wash. Wet your child's face with warm water and apply a small amount of the face wash, gently massaging it into their skin. Rinse thoroughly with warm water and pat dry with a soft towel.2. Follow up with the Kids multi Vitamin Face Cream. Apply a small amount of the moisturizer to your child's face and neck, gently massaging it in until it's fully absorbed. This will help hydrate and protect their skin. 3. Finish up with Premium Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 in the morning. Apply a small amount of sunscreen to your child's face and neck before heading out into the sun. It's formulated with non-nano zinc oxide and antioxidants, providing broad-spectrum protection against UVA and UVB rays. In addition to face wash and face cream, using a gentle body wash and lotion can help keep your child's skin hydrated and protected from dryness, irritation, and other skin issues. That's why our Kids Body Wash and Kids Body Lotion are formulated with gentle, plant-based ingredients like aloe vera, calendula, and chamomile. These ingredients soothe and nourish your child's delicate skin, and with a choice of three clean fragrances, you can choose the scent that your child loves the most. So next time you're getting your child ready for bed, consider adding skincare to your routine. With skincare formulates specifically for kids growing needs, it's easy to give your child's delicate skin the love and care it deserves. And with a little extra effort, you can help set your child up for a lifetime of healthy habits.