Adena Surabian never figured she'd be looking up chemical compounds on the internet, but that's exactly what she did when her one-year-old daughter broke out in a mysterious rash all over her body.
After trying for days to find the cause of her daughter's blotchy and inflamed skin, Adena sat down at the computer with an armful of products?everything from shampoo and conditioner to sunscreen and baby lotion.
Though she couldn't even pronounce some of the ingredients on the labels, Adena researched each and every item she regularly put on her daughter with increasing dismay.
She discovered that many of the elements in these commonly used products came with biohazard warnings or were listed as potentially harmful in certain conditions.
She was additionally disheartened because, like most mothers do, Adena tried hard to give her daughter "only the best."
She wasn't fanatical about it, but she avoided processed foods when possible, used homeopathic remedies under the care of her physician, and tried to promote a healthy, natural lifestyle for her family.
Yet here she was putting potentially harmful chemicals on her baby's tender skin without even knowing it. Although she ultimately discovered that her daughter was allergic to the sunscreen, Adena could not, in good conscience, continue to use the other hair and skincare products in her cabinet.
So, she turned to nature for a more wholesome way to care for her little one's delicate hair and skin.
Trying the botanical shampoos and body washes already on the market, Adena found they smelled too much like perfume or had a medicinal scent.
She wanted her baby to smell like?well, a baby.
And worse, the drying effect in the shampoos invariably left both mother and daughter frustrated when Adena tried to comb out her daughter's beautiful hair.
She wanted to give her daughter "only the best", but the products Adena found were simply not what she was looking for.
She wanted to bathe her daughter in something that was natural, but luxurious.
Rich, but subtle.
Gentle, but effective.
And aromatic, but childlike.Already the owner of an online child safety store (www.safeandsecurebaby.com), Adena was attuned to the latest trends in the baby industry and was inspired by all the "mom invented" merchandise she'd been seeing.
So she set out to research and to develop a line of hair and skincare products that a mother would delight in putting on her child.
From the essential oils to the cleaning agents, every ingredient would be from nature's laboratory?safe, pure, and 100 percent plant-derived.
Thus, Nature's Baby was born.Now the mother of two daughters, Adena Surabian proudly announces that Nature's Baby is a manufacturer and distributor of 100 percent botanical hair and skincare products developed for children, but enjoyed by the entire family.Contact:Adena Surabian888-902-2229e-mail protected from spam botswww.naturesbabyproducts.com.
Personalized Bridesmaid Gifts - Hot Trend for Today's Brides
Searching for the perfect bridesmaid gift is just one task on the long list of Wedding To-Do's each bride takes on the minute she says "yes" to popped proposal on bended knee.
But these days the Bridesmaid Gift, a traditional token of thanks and friendship, takes on more meaning as Brides seek out something more unique than the standard silver box or jewelry set. "I wanted something a little different ? something to fit the personality of each of my friends" said recent bride Rachel Dodge, "They have all been in weddings before, so I didn't want something standard or that they would have received as a gift from another bride.
I loved my own custom LILL bag, so I decided to design one-of-a-kind handbags for each one at 1154 LILL."1154 LILL STUDIO, the original custom handbag boutique, is one of many stores offering products that can be customized to fit the style, taste and personality of almost anyone.
Custom blended perfume, Paint-Your-Own-Pottery pieces,...
Home Fragrance In Vogue
The home fragrance market is booming. From perfume, toiletries, and cosmetics to pre packaged foods. It is currently a multi billion dollar industry that continues to show strong growth. The strongest growth has taken place in the last 5 years and is expected to continue through 2007 and beyond. Western Europe, Japan, and the US continue to lead with 65 percent of demand and over three-quarters of world wide production of home fragrance products.
Rapid growth of home fragrance sales has also been registered in Asia/Pacific, Latin America, and Eastern Europe.Market researchers attribute the growing trend of home fragrance popularity in the US to the fact that we are spending more time at home. We are using home fragrances to UN-stress ourselves and make our indoor environment a healthier and more pleasing place to be. And we like it, it makes us feel good. Consumer research is quite convincing. People feel better about themselves and are more comfortable at home when a home fragrance...
Home Fragrance In Vogue
Soooothe That Sensitive Skin
Do you dread trying to find a cosmetic because you know that chances are its going to cause your skin to burn and turn red? Do you have a bathroom cupboard full of creams and lotions that you have only used once or twice because they reacted badly with your face? Then you have sensitive skin which is probably the most frustrating skin type to have. So how do you deal with it?The main problems with sensitive skin are redness, burning, tightness, dryness and irritation. This skin type can also be prone to dermatitis, eczema or acne. The first course of action would be to find out if an allergy is causing the problem.A dermatologist may perform a patch test to see if you are susceptible to one of the more common allergens. It may be an ingredient in a cosmetic, it may even be a dietary allergy or food intolerance.
If allergy is ruled out then the problem is genetic and there are still several things that can be done to help the situation.When buying any cosmetic always look for ...
Soooothe That Sensitive Skin
Perfumes ? MyPerfumeSource.com Helps Make ?Scents? of these Great Gift Ideas
The internet opens up a realm of possibilities for bargain hunters looking for great gift ideas at reasonable prices. If you're looking for Perfumes, look no further than www.MyPerfumeSource.comPerfume Basics:Perfumes are usually made of natural or synthetic fragrant oil extracts diluted in water or high-grade alcohol. The dilutions of these oil extracts determine the strength of the Perfume which, in turn, exacts the lasting power of the scent. Eau de Toilette and Eau de Cologne are generally interchangeable, particularly in men's fragrances. After Shave has the least amount of oil extract.
Different Perfume Strengths are as Follows: - Eau de Cologne - least concentrated with fragrance lasting up to 1 hour - Eau de Toilette - concentrated with fragrance lasting up to 2 hours - Eau de Parfum - concentrated with fragrance lasting up to 3-4 hours - Cologne or Parfum Classic - highly concentrated with fragrance...
Perfumes ? MyPerfumeSource.com Helps Make ?Scents? of these Great Gift Ideas
Bella Brava Summertime Beauty
Stockton, CA (ContentDesk) May 15, 2004--The calendar says June 21 is the official start of Summer, but in many areas it seems to have already arrived. Bella Brava botanical beauty & fragrance products can help keep you beautiful in any weather. FRESH CUCUMBER TONIC smells just like a freshly cut cucumber! It contains real cucumber distillate, aloe vera, witch hazel & rose water. Its anti-inflammatory ingredients soothe, cool & refresh irritated skin. It's alcohol-free formula is wonderful for calming delicate areas after shaving or waxing.
~ Scent: Sofia (Clean Cucumber) $12.50, 4oz. FRAGRANT FLORAL WATERS are alcohol-free blends of botanical extracts, aloe vera & pure essential oils that instantly refresh & hydrate parched skin. Mist over body & hair to create a delicate veil of fragrance without a heavy, synthetic perfume. The slim, aluminum bottle is perfectly sized to quickly freshen hands or face while on the go. ~ Scents: Maria (Gentle Lavender), Rosa (Soft Jasmine) $9.50,...
Bella Brava Summertime Beauty
Seven Things You Can Do NOW to Look Well-Groomed Without Spending a Dime!
Fashion magazines target people every day with lists and charts telling them the latest trends and techniques to look better, skinnier, smarter, where to buy the hippest clothes or the latest shoes! If you're a woman, you are probably bombarded more often than you like, and if you're a man, you may not get the information that you really want to know! Due to the glut of information available, most people know the obvious things to do to look elegant or well groomed, such as getting a good haircut or wearing certain brand name clothes. However, this may lead people to overlook some simple, basic things that can be done RIGHT NOW to add that subtle flair and polish to your everyday look!, a certified image consultant and the owner of Flair Consulting in Philadelphia, PA, works with men and women to help them put their best personal face forward in social or corporate settings. She maintains that there are seven essential things any man or women can do, and often overlook, to help them...
Seven Things You Can Do NOW to Look Well-Groomed Without Spending a Dime!
Candles Go Only So Far: Five Ideas for a More Romantic Honeymoon
Candles, rose petals, satin, succulent foods, perfume?you're probably already familiar with all of these time-honored ingredients for creating a romantic mood on your honeymoon. But candles, rose petals, and other sensual ingredients only go so far. The real key to creating a romantic honeymoon is to spend time celebrating your relationship and your new life together as a married couple. After all, romance is more about the heart than the body.That doesn't mean you should put the candles away, but start setting the mood early by reveling in your relationship. Here are five ideas to get you started.1.
Explore uncharted territoryIntimacy is a key ingredient for creating a romantic mood. In its most basic sense, intimacy is about revealing our interior selves to another person?the part of ourselves that we normally hide from others. When we do this, we honor the other person as someone we cherish and trust. Since it's often difficult to start sharing in this way, a game or book of...
Candles Go Only So Far: Five Ideas for a More Romantic Honeymoon