Our friends over at Nine Naturals take extra care to be sure what you put on your skin is safe for you and your baby. Here’s a great, go to list of a few natural, alternative ingredients to look for when shopping for haircare and bodycare products! Thanks Nine Naturals!
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What you put on our skin can be absorbed into your bloodstream and passed on to your baby, so paying attention to what you’re putting in and on your body is especially important while pregnant and breastfeeding. Chemicals found in common personal care products like shampoo, makeup and moisturizer are often associated with developmental, reproductive and behavioral disorders, hormone disrupters, and cancer.
Luckily, Nine Naturals uses plant-based and high-performance ingredients in its line of haircare and bodycare
BROCCOLI SEED OIL
This exotic emollient helps prevents hair loss while promoting thicker healthier hair, soothe redness and inflammation, and hydrates hair and skin without leaving a greasy film by creating a protective layer that traps in moisture. Best part? Broccoli seed oil is a natural substitute for silicone–often found in cosmetic products such as leave-on skincare and haircare
CUPUAÇU BUTTER
Found in the rain forests of South America, cupuaçu butter treats dry, damaged skin, combats free radicals in tissues, and protects and moisturizes skin by allowing it to attract 240% more water, fight inflammation, and improve elasticity! Because it is a good natural substitute for lanolin, Nine Naturals uses cupuaçu butter in its Unscented Moisturizing Body Cream and Vanilla + Geranium Regenerative Belly Butter.
ARGAN OIL
High in vitamin E, antioxidants, and linolenic acid, argan oil is a super-effective moisturizer that has been shown to prevent and treat stretch marks by maintaining elasticity and preventing moisture-loss. Argan oil in Nine Naturals Mandarin + Ginger Restorative Conditioner gives lackluster postpartum hair a boost by hydrating roots and adding shine.
COCONUT OIL
Coconut oil, used in all Nine Naturals products, is a fatty acid and excellent replacement for butter and oils. On skin, this holy grail ingredient prevents stretch marks and alleviates itchiness on belly and breasts. It’s also a natural, moisturizing, and gentle cleanser. Use it to remove makeup, tame frizzy hair, and soothe cracked lips.
