Aug

28

Review: Clean George Hand Purifier

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    Many will argue that hand sanitizers do more harm than good, and I tend to agree in terms of preventing illnesses.  Immunity tolerance is an important part of a developing child’s life.  However I can appreciate the need for something in a pinch, say after visiting a rest stop on I-95? Ick.  The ingredients in typical hand sanitizers like Purell are less than desirable.  Just to give you an idea, Purell rates a 7 in the Skin Deep Database.  And there is the whole “it could kill you if swallowed” factor due to the concentrated amount of alcohol.

    I came across Clean George and I breathed a sigh of relief that I found something safe and kid-friendly.  Clean George is a hand purifier as opposed to a sanitizer.  Traditional alcohol based sanitizers kill good and bad bacteria alike, which can actually make you susceptible to germs that make you sick.   Clean George uses tea tree oil for its natural antibacterial properties.  One squirt cleans off hands and leaves them feeling soft and moisturized, instead of dried out like some alcohol based ones tend to do.  It’s list of certified organic ingredients aid to clean hands without promoting germ resistance.

    Clean George is a very eco-conscious company using 100% post recycled plastic for their containers use only 100% recycled “save a tree” paper with vegetable ink, even for their business cards!  Clean George is not tested on animals and is certified by EcoCert.  It contains no icky synthetic ingredients, which is what I love the most!

    Clean George comes in 3 scents Lovin’ Lavender, Mint-alyptus and Grapefruit n’ Sage (Sage not for pregnant mommies though!).  My favorite was the Mint-alyptus which I carry with me in my purse.  The Lovin’ Lavender for those who don’t mind lavender was really nice too… I keep it in our travel bag for day trips to parks.  The scents are a little bit strong so one squirt is plenty… which is rather cost effective!

    Award Winner: Clean George’s commitment to creating a safe and environmentally friendly product and company awards them the SafeMama™ Award of Excellence in Safety!  Thank you Clean George for creating such a great product!

    Get it Here: Clean George can be purchased right on their website.  Let them know SafeMama sent you!  Bonus: Us promo-code “safemama” for 15% off at checkout online!

    Aug

    15

    Review: Clean Kids Naturally Hair & Body Products

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      I recently was contacted by the people at Gabriel Cosmetics to check out their line of Kids products. They carry a line called Clean Kids Naturally made up of organic botanical extracts to create a gentle and pleasant smelling hair and body care line. I’ve thoroughly tested all four of their products on myself and my 2 year old and I have to say I was pleasantly surprised at 1) how great all the products smell and 2) how well they work.

      The Tropical Orange Burst shampoo lathers great, a little goes a long way, and it smells unbelievable. Like others I am pretty much over the scent of lavender and I am a little leery of using too much of it, so this is a GREAT alternative. The smell is so fresh – edible fresh, with hints of lime and orange without being too strong. A nice plus, it’s tearless which is not always an easy find with natural shampoos. They also carry a Banana Smoothie Detangler which people are buying by the case.

      The banana scent comes from banana oil so no worries on some synthetic banana smell. My sons hair looks all shiny and soft and I think this would work great on longer hair for girls.. it’s a thicker creamy detangler so a little dab will comb through perfectly. Your kids hair won’t reek of banana afterwards.. just a nice gentle light banana scent lingers.

      Gabriel Cosmetics carries two other bath products for kids, a Tiny Bubbles Foaming Bath with a light sweet Linden Blossom scent… its a girly smell, but I still used the entire bottle and my son didn’t seem to mind. Lastly there is a Germ Busting Soap for hands which I kind of stole for myself. This soap smells exactly like fresh fennel, and if you have ever eaten fresh fennel (drizzled with a little olive oil and balsamic reduction.. oh yeah) it’s heavenly. If you like that sort of thing. And I DO. This soap smells so yummy and unique. It’s mine. Mine mine mine. My only beef with it is that it’s a little bit drying to the hands so I need to follow up with some hand lotion afterwards. But the smell… I just can’t resist it.

      I really liked this line and the criteria surpasses my usual list of things: no synthetic ingredients including dyes and fragrances, no parabens, not tested on animals, organic, safe for the environment, and made in the USA. This is a line I can definitely stand behind. These are reasonably priced compared to others I’ve tried for a generous 8oz bottle… I have had these for a few months and I have only used 1/4 of the shampoo and detangler so they go a long way. I’ll be reordering for sure.

      Award Winner: We’re proud to award Gabriel Cosmetics the the SafeMama™ Award of Excellence in Safety for their kids line Clean Kids Naturally!

      Where to get it: Gabriel Cosmetics Inc., Clean Kids Shop right on their website and from now until September 30th enjoy 10% off with the coupon code SAFEMAMA! Find this and more deals in the SafeMama™ Shopping Mall!

      Aug

      1

      SafeMama Review: Simply Neutral

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        One of the subjects we get a lot of questions on here at SafeMama™, is about non-toxic, earth friendly cleaning products. And I’ll admit, I’m always on the lookout for these products too. The majority of the stuff that I’ve used, doesn’t work, or it still smells funny and I have to wonder exactly what’s in it. Because of this, I usually fall back to my old standby, vinegar, water and baking soda, which works great, but there are times, that I don’t want my house to smell like a salad bar, and I still need a glass cleaner that cuts through toddler finger prints, dog drool and water stains, to name a few. We have a kid, we have dogs, which means this house never stays clean for more than 3 nanoseconds.

        So when I stumbled upon Simply Neutral cleaning products during my research, I was excited. Simply Neutral was created by Maggie, who has very sensitive skin and started reacting to the chemicals in conventional cleaning products, which she was using to clean homes. She set out to make up her own and after much trial and error, created the Simply Neutral line. The ingredients that are used in Simply Neutral are derived from corn sugar, palm kernel oil and have the pH equivalent of clean water, making them quick to biodegrade. This line is great for anyone, especially for those who have asthma, allergies or skin sensitivities.

        But how does it work? It works fantastically!! I rarely find a cleaning product line that I’m in love with. And I say that with complete honesty . I put it through my “stainless steel” test. And it passed with flying colors. The only other thing that works on my fridge is vinegar. Simply Neutral’s no VOC (volitale organic compounds) glass cleaner made my fridge sparkle with no streaks. My husband loved the green tea and citrus all purpose cleaner (what, you don’t have a husband that cleans?), especially the scent, which is big, because he’s really picky about scents. The non-abrasive cleaner cuts through the toughest grease without scratching. Not only do I feel clean, but I don’t feel worried that the products I’m using might still be unsafe.

        The best part is, when you buy their Go Green Starter Pack, you get FOUR great bags, including two of the produce bags, which I absolutely love. They’re very well made, and large enough to hold quite a bit of produce, which helps to avoid using more unnecessary harmful plastic bags into the house.

        Award Winner: We’re gearing up to start recommending products that get the new SafeMama™ “Seal of Approval” rating, which we’ll post more about soon, but I’m going give Simply Neutral the first official SafeMama™ Seal of Approval.

        Where to get it: You can order Simply Neutral right from their website. And enjoy 10% off your purchase by using the code “simplyonline.”

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