Say Hello to Babo Botanicals!

Looking at the sleek packaging of the new Babo Botanicals line of hair care products for babies and kids, you would never guess they were made in a barn. 

A barn? Yep, a barn.  On an organic farm no less.

Kate Solomon, company founder and former Agricultural Peace Corps volunteer, wanted her products to be produced in an environmentally-friendly location as opposed to a giant factory.  She was excited to find an organic farm in Upstate New York that was not only beautiful but whose values matched her own.  Believe it or not, her salon-quality products are made in small batches in this quintessential red barn!!

The company mission is to provide high-quality, botanically-based hair, scalp and skin-care products that are safe for babies and kids (and nice enough that Mom will want to use them too!)  The ingredients are ultra-clean and there's a whole list of things that you will NOT find in any Babo Botanicals product - things like parabens, sulfates and 1,4 Dioxane for starters.  Proof of their commitment to human safety - all 9 products have been given the lowest hazard rating (0-2) on the Skin Deep cosmetic safety database!!

 
My kids and I have been scrubbing up with some Babo Botanicals products for a couple weeks now and we give them a thumbs up!!  Actually, I don't think my boys are wild about the Berry Primrose scent (I think they would prefer the Cucumber Aloe Vera) but I like the berry scent just fine.  Plus I love that their shampoos are color-safe for my hair!!  I've been using the detangler spray too and I can see how helpful it would be for a little girl's long, tangly hair.  The Oatmilk Calendula lotion is moisturizing but not too heavy - just right for tender or sensitive skin.

Probably the most interesting products in the line are the Lice Repel shampoo and conditioning spray.  Have you ever received the dreaded lice notification from your kid's school??  I have, dozens of times and (knock on wood) it's never resulted in an actual case of lice.  These products are meant to be preventative so start using them when you hear of a lice outbreak or be proactive and send them with your kids to camp.  When used in combination these 2 products are clinically proven to be 95% effective at repelling head lice. (I know, it's a gross subject - but someone's got to talk about it!)

Moving on to a more exciting topic....Babo Botanicals has agreed to give away a Cucumber Aloe Vera gift set to one Mindful Momma reader.  The Cucumber Aloe Vera line is specially formulated for swim, sun and active play - it helps remove chlorine, salt and grime and protects hair from UV damage.  The set includes a Clean Sport shampoo and body wash, a UV conditioning spray, a set of 3 baby bunny soaps (so cute!) and a detangling hair comb (made from recycled plastic) all packaged up in a 100% natural juut bag.  Want a chance to win?  Just let me know which Babo Botanicals product you would most like to try.  For additional chances to win, subscribe to Mindful Momma via RSS feed or email, join my Mindful Momma Facebook Fan Page or follow me on Twitter.  (you must have a US shipping address to win). The contest will be open through midnight, Central time on Tuesday, May 18th.

Not the lucky winner but still want to try Babo Botanicals?  Mindful Momma readers can get 15% off any purchase through May 31st, 2010 by using the code BABOMOMMA at checkout.  Babo Botanicals products are also carried in beauty salons and select Ulta locations around the country.  Twin Cities readers can find them at Kasia Organic Salon near 50th & Bryant in South Minneapolis.

{Full Disclosure:  I received free product samples from Babo Botanicals for review and they are providing a free gift set as a giveaway prize.}

Note:  comments are now closed. 

The winner is Jenny who said "the berry sounds wonderful- but, you're right- in a house full of boys, the cucumber-aloe is probably a safer bet (and perfect for summer fun!"  

Comments

[Cathy]

I would like to try the Oatmilk Calendula Baby Lotion.

[Carrie Moore]

I woudl love to try the detandler spray!

[mary]

i subscribed already and would love to try it

[mary]

was on facebook as well

[Lisa]

This sounds like just the kind of company it's wonderful to support. Lice repellent? Cool.

[Lisa]

Already a subscriber.

[jenny]

the berry sounds wonderful- but, you're right- in a house full of boys, the cucumber-aloe is probably a safer bet (and perfect for summer fun!)

[Christy]

I'd love to try most of the products - for various reasons of course. My kids aren't in school yet so the lice issue hasn't been a problem for us... yet! But it would be great to be prepared! Also - my son has pretty sensitive skin, so I'm always looking for a good lotion - and calendula is uber appealing. Thanks for doing the giveaway!

[Christy]

I'm a Twitter follower

[Christy]

I'm a fan on Facebook!

[Christy]

I'm not an email subsciber :)

[Christy]

I mean *now* an email subscriber - ha!

[Lynn]

cucumber-aloe all the way! my kids would love to wash up with it!

[Vanessa]

I subscribe via email.

[Vanessa]

I am a facebook fan!

[Vanessa]

I like the oatmilk calendula moisturizing baby lotion. :)

[Lynn]

Cucumber aloe vera sounds awesome!

[Aaryn]

The oatmilk calendula wash/shampoo sounds wonderful!

[Jen]

I'm interested in trying the Oatmilk Calendula Moisturizing Baby Lotion. I make my own natural lotion for myself but never done it for my toddler. Sounds like a great gentle product!

[Alison]

I would love to try the cucumber-aloe vera products. And the lice repellant sounds awesome! We haven't hit that time yet (still 2 boys under 2), but I know it is coming...

[Alison]

I follow via google reader

[Katie]

The Oatmilk Calendula Moisturizing Baby Lotion looks amazing!

[Jeanette]

The bunny soaps are adorable :-)

[Sarah Schroeder]

would love to try the cucumber aloe Vera products and have been searching hi and low for a detangler spray without all the nasty stuff in it so I def. Need to try that too!

[Katie]

I would love to try to Oatmeal and Calendula baby lotion. Thanks for the chance to win!