Neutral 0% - Baby Products for Sensitive Skin - Review

We were recently introduced to a brand new product range called Neutral 0%  which has just been launched in the UK and is specifically designed for those with sensitive skin.

I don't have sensitive skin but I do have a new baby and luckily for us the range includes baby products which are just perfect for baby's soft, delicate skin.

Neutral 0% were first launched in Denmark and they have been working with the Danish Asthma and Allergy Association for over 25 years to develop clean mild products for sensitive skin. A complete product range including home, baby and skin products is now available to UK shoppers via their website.

Erin is only 7 weeks old and she has very dry skin which is very common in newborn babies. I've been reluctant to use too many products on her as some baby body washes can actually be quite harsh on delicate skin but I was intrigued to see if the Neutral Baby Bath & Wash gel would improve the dryness.

The Bath & Wash gel (250ml £7.49) is a mild product which contains 0% perfume or colourants. We only needed to use a small amount for it to create a decent amount of bubbles and when used on Erin's skin it was really easy to lather up. It left her skin feeling lovely and soft and in the week we have been using the product her dry skin does appear to be clearing up.

Chilling out at bath time!

Much like the Bath & Wash gel, the shampoo (250ml £6.99) contains 0% perfume or colourants. I was really pleased to be using such a gentle product on Erin's hair as she's actually lost most of her hair on top since she was born and I don't want to encourage any further hairloss....she already looks like she'd been taking hair style tips from Terry Nutkins ;) The shampoo left her (remaining) hair feeling really soft and silky.

Our last product to try out was the baby wipes. Like most parents, I get through a ton of wipes - I wipe bums, clean mucky faces, clean off dried baby milk from the sofa, remove my make up with them...the list goes on! I've even been known to clean the mud off my boots with a wipe after a particularly wet and muddy visit to the farm! Would the Neutral baby wipes stand the test? My first thoughts were that the wipes were quite dry and not as moist as our usual brand. But they were very soft and perfect for little bums as they contained no nasties. Erin has had a bit of nappy rash since she was born so these wipes are perfect for her sensitive skin and I feel good knowing that the wipes reduce the risk of skin irritation.

The Neutral 0% range can only be found online at the moment but one great option from their website is a subscription service so you never need to run out of those important wipes! You can pay for a monthly delivery and the longer your subscription, the less money you pay. If you have children you are always going to be using wipes so I think this is such a great idea!

If you have sensitive skin, why not check out the Neutral 0% website - look out for offers including bundle buys and free delivery over £25.

*Disclaimer: We received these products in exchange for an honest review. All views are my own

Halos N Horns Review

Bathtime is one of Elliot's favourite times of the day and I think it's important to find products that are kind on baby/toddler skin. Recently I spotted the Halo N Horns brand in Asda and I was immediately attracted by the funky and bright packaging.

I got in touch with the lovely people at Halo N Horns and they sent me a big box of goodies to review - Elliot will never be dirty again! ;)

Halo N Horns Baby Bath

This product is part of their baby care range and like all their products, it features the cute Halos N Horns logo on really eye catching packaging. The thing I noticed was the smell - it smells AMAZING!! I can't put my finger on what it smells like but it's like a cross between something fruity and that fresh washing smell you get...mmm! 

The packaging claims that this product is Dermapaedic. I didn't have a clue what this meant, fortunately Halos N Horns have a detailed explanation on their website about what this means! In summary, to gain the all important Dermapaedic seal of approval, a product must be: 

- Mild and gentle

- kind to eyes

- suitable for sensitive skin

- formulted especially for kids

- not tested on animals

- environmentally sound 

We did notice that this baby bath isn't as bubbly as some other brands we've used but this is because it doesn't contain SLS - a foaming agent that can irritate the skin. I'm more than happy to take happier skin over a few bubbles anyday! 

Elliot's skin felt really smooth after his bath and it smelt lovely. He has got a small case of eczema on the back of his knees and some bubble baths do irritate it but actually after using this one, it wasn't as red as it normally is.

The baby bath doesn't contain any ingredients that dry out skin so it can also be used as an all over body wash. 

Halos N Horns Zingy Orange Hair & Body Wash

I absolutely love this smell of this one, they weren't lying when they said it was zingy! It can be used as shampoo, or body wash and can even be poured under running water. 

Like the other products in the range, it is hypoallergenic and kind to eyes. 

This is my favourite out of all the products as it's so multifunctional - we take a bottle when we go to Elliot's swimming class because it does hair and body and is light enough just to pop in the swimming bag. I also don't mind using it myself so saves taking a separate shower gel/shampoo for me! 

Halo N Horns Mango Melon Mayhem Shampoo & Conditioner

Much like the other products, this one smells gorgeous although I felt it was more apple than mango melon! It doesn't lather up lots but this is due to the ingredients not featuring SLS, the lathering agent found in most other shampoos that can irritate skin. You only need to use a small blob but I found it takes a bit of additional rinsing. Could be an issue if you wanted to get hair washing over very fast but not a problem for my little water baby who spends most of his time in the bath pouring water over his head! 

Elliot's hair smelt lovely after bathtime and was soft and shiny. Another reviewer suggested that using this shampoo & conditioner helps with cradle cap so I shall be interested in seeing if this is true. Elliot has had a bit of  stubborn cradle cap for a while now and no other shampoos seem to get rid of it. But we will continue using this one and keep our fingers crossed!

I really like this range and I'm sure we will purchasing again in the future. They all smell great, and are perfect for kids with sensitive skin.

For more info, please visit http://www.halosnhorns.co.uk/

Disclaimer: We received the toiletries for the purpose of this honest review. All views are my own