Meet Oilatum's Newest Baby Line: Oilatum Soothe & Protect

With our erratic weather nowadays, my kids' and my skin are starting to show dryness. While I have skin eczema, they normally don't have dry skin but with this weather, dry skin may be inevitable. It can really get frustrating and there are times when my kids don't want to put lotion because it gets sticky throughout the day and when the itching spell begins, ayayayay! I can't blame them because I know the discomfort they feel. We want our kids to be comfortable, free of dryness and itchiness and always be happy!

I recently attended the launch of Oilatum's newest products, the Oilatum Soothe & Protect baby line at Cafe Naya and I'm really happy that they came out with this line. Oilatum has been around for so long, I remember using the bar soap when I was in high school for my face because you know adolescence haha! But really, I used it on my face and my body as recommended by my dermatologist.

It was a small and intimate event attended by fellow mom bloggers and the program was hosted by new mom Isabel Oli-Prats. A few weeks before the event they asked me to send a photo of me and my kids and that picture was included in a wall at the event where I wrote an answer to the question "How do you soothe and protect your child?".

Here's Y looking for our photo.

And there's my answer! Na-ambush ako kaya hindi na nakapagisip masyado. Heehee!

The lovely Isabel Oli-Prats who doesn't seem to have given birth and looking so fresh!

They had a play area and arts and crafts corners for the kids while the mommas make chika with other moms and so we can also put our attention to the program. Thank you Spark It to your superb interns who entertained my kids and also for their patience!

R enjoyed the mini playground especially this ball pit!

While achi went for the arts and crafts section.

They also had Pouf Cotton Candy Art which we all find amazing and gave my kids sugar rush hahaha! Ok lang, enjoy naman sila!

Y and her Finding Dory cotton candy!

Serious sila sa cotton candy! Haha! I was looking for milk powder to make budbod the cotton candy... hahaha! That's how I like to eat it. Lolz!

A short but very informative talk about dry skin and how we should care for it was given by dermatologist, Dr. Cindy Jao-Tan. One thing that stuck with me was to put lotion while the skin is still damp not dry so the skin will absorb the lotion and all of its goodness. I always thought I should pat the skin dry! Eeeep!

Jon Lee, Head of Skin Health and Nutrision - GSK Consumer Healthcare Philippines

The new Oilatum Soothe & Protect baby range is clinically proven to provide immediate relief and long-term prevention for babies and children with dry and irritated skin. Oilatum has 50 years of proven scientific expertise and efficacy in dermatological skincare for babies.

Oilatum Soothe & Protect is developed with dermatologists and formulated with nourishing oils and moisturizers which replenishes the skin's moisture barrier. The current range features four products:

Oilatum Soothe & Protect Baby Moisturizing Lotion (200ml, SRP Php450) is clinically proven to help reduce occurence of dry, irritated skin in babies, even newborns. It contains nourishing mineral oils and moisturizers to help soothe and protect your baby's skin. This product helps prevent further dryness by nourishing the natural moisture barrier of the skin.

Oilatum Soothe & Protect Baby Bath Foam (300ml, SRP Php360) contains ultra gentle, effective cleansers for dry skin. Safe for everyday use, it helps to reduce the occurence of dry, irritated skin.

Oilatum Soothe & Protect Baby Shampoo (200ml, SRP Php300) is kind on the eyes and contains an ultra gentle yet effective cleaner for the hair and scalp. It also has a detangling and static control properties to better manage your little one's hair. It's suitable for everyday use, even for newborns.

Oilatum Soothe & Protect  Baby Head to Toe Wash (300ml, SRP Php400) helps reduce the occurence of dry and irritated skin with everyday use. Suitable for babies amd children, it contains an ultra gentle yet effective cleaner for the hair, scalp and body. This product helps prevent further dryness by nourishing the natural moisture barrier of the skin.

Oilatum Bar Soap is suitable for everyday cleansing for your baby's skin.

We only want the best for our kids, to see them happy and free of discomfort. Oilatum Soothe & Protect baby range is here to help break the dry skin cycle, providing relief and protection from irritants and other external aggressors. With Oilatum, my kids' skin is soothed and protected everyday! 

Fellow mom bloggers who attended the event!

Oilatum Soothe & Protect baby range is available at Mercury Drugstore, Rustan's Fresh, Landmark, Royal Duty Free and Rose Pharmacy. Soon to be available at Shopwise, Robinson's and SM Save More. For more information and tips from experts, visit www.oilatum.com.ph!

The Healing Power of Vaseline

After giving birth the second time, I developed eczema. I didn't know what it was but I had red itchy patches on arms and legs. I can't help but scratch until it bled. I had lots of scars on my legs and arms and I couldn't wear dresses, skirts or shorts and I wore long sleeves the whole! It was that bad until I consulted a dermatologist and she said it was indeed eczema! She told me to always keep my skin moisturize! I have found products that worked well but I am always on the look out for more brands and products to add to my eczema arsenal. I never knew Vaseline Petroleum Jelly can be a big help for eczema flares so now I'm happy to say that Vaseline is now a part of my arsenal!

If you have eczema, you would know that summer is not our friend. Sweat aggrevates eczema that's why my kids and I take a bath twice a day because we get so sticky! But that can also lead to dry skin so I always have to put lotion too. The hot and humid climate can also turn our skin dry plus we are exposed to different factors like hot showers, pollution, air-conditioned rooms, the natural hydration and moisture is removed from our skin. The new Vaseline Lotion is now infused with the wonder ingredient that is Vaseline Jelly, replenishing the skin's moisture faster.

To showcase and prove the healing power of Vaseline, a live billboard was mounted along C5 last April 8-10 where real leaves were used! Half were covered with Vaseline Petroleum Jelly while the other half had none. After three days, the difference was visible! Check out the live billboard here: bit.ly/vaselineleafbillboard

Vaseline also sent a kit with the leaves so we can actually see and feel the difference. The leaves without Vaseline looks dry and about to wilt while the one with Vaseline is lustrous and moisturized! If Vaseline can keep a leaf shiny and moisturized, imagine what it could do to dry skin!

The leaves were enclosed in a box, that's why they appeared darker but when I touched them. It's really moisturized!

I'm excited to road test my new Vaseline army! If you want to know the condition of your skin, you can take the Dry Skin Test on http://www.vaseline.ph/skin-index-test!

Vaseline Petroleum Jelly is a one-pot wonder that can heal burns, rashes, cuts, bruises, chapped skin and more! I remember using this when I ran out diaper cream when Y was still a baby! It has really become a staple in every Filipino household.

I'm excited try this Vaseline Intensive Care Deep Restore which has micro-droplets of Vaseline Jelly that moisturizes deeply. It smells good, absorbs fast and I like that it's non greasy!

For a fairer skin, Vaseline's Healthy White Instant Fair lotion now also with micro-droplets of Vaseline Jelly, helps speed up the whitening process with its Optics System and Skin Illuminating Microreflectors.

There's no reason for not having a moisturized skin all year round! Grab a Vaseline at your nearest grocery and for your information, here's the SRP of Vaseline Petroleum Jelly Lotion:

100ml - Php69.30

200ml - Php126

400ml - Php225

For more information on Vaseline, visit http://www.vaseline.ph/.

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Oh Hello Belo Baby!

Say hello to Belo's first ever range of products for the most delicate baby skin, Belo Baby. It was officially launched last week over an intimate lunch at Museum Cafe with Belo Baby's Mombassadors and fellow mommy bloggers.

The Belo Baby line: Belo Baby Bar Soap, Belo Baby Face and Body Lotion, Belo Baby Hair and Body Wash, Belo Baby Cologne.

As we entered Museum Cafe, we were asked what we are looking for when it comes to buying baby products, is it Safe, Natural or Gentle. What would you choose? I chose Gentle!

We were given a corresponding plush toy for the "team" we chose. I got that super cute musical sheep!

I was table mates with the SoMoms. We were all thrilled to see each other because we rarely see each other!

We had a light and very healthy but filling lunch.

Cristalle Belo Henares graced the launch where she talked more about Belo Baby and how they meticulously studied each product formulation.

Cristalle was a preschool teacher and loves kids that is why Belo Baby is also very dear to her. She is such a lovely lady!

Before Cristalle gave her talk, we had a little game about Belo Baby the good and bad ingredients for your baby's skin. It was a game but we were also learning a lot! Our table won but of course everyone went home a winner!

 We all got Belo SunExpert and I'm taking them with me on our weekend getaway! Thank you so much to the Belo group!

Ok back to babies ulit! Did you know that baby's skin is very sensitive and not fully developed, they're 20-30% thinner compare to adult skin and very permeable? Hence, it needs to kept in its purest form. The Belo Baby line is hypoallergenic and clinically proven to be gentle on the skin. Belo Baby took meticulous care in choosing not only which ingredients to put in, but which to leave out! It's is rich in Cocoa Butter, Shea Butter, and Sweet Almond Oil.

Cocoa Butter has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties and keeps the skin healthy.

Shea Butter is a know superfood for the skin. It naturally heals common skin conditions of babies like eczema and diaper rash!

Sweet Almond Oil is a natural emollient for softening skin. It has the ability to lock moisture into skin.

It didn't matter if we chose Safe, Gentle or Natural because Belo Baby is all that! Belo Baby is absolutely free of SLS, sulfates, parabens, pthalates, triclosan, formaldehyde and most common allergens. You can check the other harmful ingredients that Belo Baby left out in their products at Belo Baby's website.

Belo Baby was crafted with our baby's delicate skin and meticulous moms in mind.

During the launch, Belo Baby's Mombassadors were also introduced! I have been following their #BabyBarangay on Instagram for quite some time now and I've seen them on a few events but never really had the courage to talk to them until this event! Hihi! Nakakakilig just by talking to celebrity moms and models!

Say Hello to the Belo Baby Mombassadors Model Nicole Hernandez, Model/Host Patty Laurel, Model Kelly Misa with Cristalle Belo-Henares (Photo from @belobabylove). They each gave their testimonial about why they love Belo Baby!

I am so happy that Filipina moms now have more choices when it comes to bath and body products for our babies! And it has a seal of guarantee only from the brand and company that truly cares about beauty and skin! I can't wait to use my set of Belo Baby on me and my kids! I'll post about a review soon and a giveaway so you can Belo Baby on your babies too! Do watch out for that!

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Cheska and Gavin Kramer for Cycles Sensitive And a Giveaway!

Who here is a fan of Team Kramer? ME me me! I follow their Facebook and Instagram accounts. I forgot who introduced me to their fan page but I'm glad she did. Team Kramer follows the everyday lives of Cheska Garcia Kramer, her husband Doug Kramer, and their three adorable children.

Over a few weeks ago, I attended the media launch of the new Cycles Sensitive line and its brand endorsers, the super chica Cheska Kramer and her super adorable son, Gavin Kramer.

Cheska says, “All three kids of mine have sensitive skin. That is why I am always in search of the best skin care products for them" And since Cheska's a very hands-on mom, it is she who must shop for every little thing that her children need. And I understand what she is saying! I also buy everything my kids need. I am very meticulous like that and so is Cheska.

Then she came across Cycles Sensitive, she was intrigued and tried it on her son, and she was pleased to see that her son’s skin became smoother and softer.

All Cycles Sensitive products are fragrance-free, hypoallergenic, paraben-free and dermatologist tested. More importantly, its product range addresses the needs of baby’s everyday activities

Here's Cycles Sensitive full product line

Here's what Cheska had to say about Cycles Sensitive and I agree with everything as I've tried Cycles Sensitive with my kids and loved it! “Most pediatricians don’t recommend bath wash and lotions with fragrance because babies can be sensitive with that, and it can be pretty hard to find a product that’s fragrance-free and at the same time does the job. Cycles Sensitive is specially formulated to suit our babies’ sensitive skin. It is fragrance-free, hypoallergenic, paraben-free, and dermatologist tested. The great thing about it, as well, is that it is reasonably priced, especially compared to those similar products in the market. For us mommies, Cycles Sensitive is a practical alternative without compromising the utmost safety and comfort of our little ones. Because when it comes to our babies, there should be no compromise.”

After the introduction and testimonial from Cheska, Dr. Donna Marie Sarrosa, a Pediatric Dermatologist., gave a talk about Caring for Infant Skin. Here's some slides from the talk that I want to share with you.

 And because I'm praning with dengue every time my kids have fever, I always remind my yaya to put insect repellant on the kids before going out.

Cycles Sensitive offers the Natural Insect Repellent, which is formulated with mild natural Citronella and Eucalyptus extracts, to protect babies against insect bites. Another option is the Non-DEET Insect Repellent, which contains Picaridin, an effective alternative to DEET. It has been tested safe for babies and offers up to eight hours of protection.  Cycles Sensitive also offers the Anti-Mosquito Citronella Patches, which is 100 percent natural. The patches come in different delightful designs and have been verified as non-toxic and DEET-free. 

Thank you so much Cycles Sensitive! I've learned so much from that lunch. And thank you for the products you've given for us moms to try!

And here's the most exciting part! I'm giving away 3 Gift Packs of with all the Cycle Sensitive products seen above! Wuhoooo! Just use the Rafflecopter below to join!

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