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Product Review—Baby Skin Care: Shea Moisture Organic Raw Shea Butter and Argan Baby Bar Soap

December 5, 2013 / 1 Comment

Bar soap has long been a mainstay in my bathing routine. I make sure I’m never without a sweet smelling, good quality bar soap, While my Blinging Babies prefer to suds up in a tub full of bubbles, for their skin’s sake I prefer to lather them up with a bar of good-for-you soap. Occasionally, I give the bubble bath a break and bathe my little beauties in clear warm water, soaping them up at the end of a nice long soak. One bar that I have become quite fond of is Shea Moisture Organic Raw Shea Butter and Argan Baby Bar Soap. And it’s no wonder, I am a fan of both shea butter and argan oil.

What they say about Shea Moisture Organic Raw Shea Butter and Argan Baby Bar Soap:

Organic raw shea butter baby eczema bar soap with Argan oil & extracts of Frankincense & Myrrh. Cruelty free.
Shea Butter: Deeply moisturizes and heals dry skin with its high content of fatty acids and vitamins.
Argan Oil: High in Vitamin E, this rare oil softens and renews the skin.
Frankincense & Myrrh: Given as a gift of beauty throughout history, these precious extracts repair and rejuvenate skin.

Does Not Contain:

Parabens, Phthalates, Paraffin, Gluten, Propylene Glycol, Mineral Oil, Synthetic Fragrance, Animal Testing, PABA, Synthetic Color, DEA, Sulfates

What I say:

This Minimalist Mommy is a Shea Moisture enthusiast. There are so many great products I’ve had the pleasure of trying out from this line, and the baby bar is on the top of my list for best baby beauty products. My baby and little big girl both have had their sensitive skin soothed with the Shea Moisture Organic Raw Shea Butter and Argan Baby Bar Soap.

This soap leaves no residue and skin is soft and smooth after towel drying. When compared to conventional bar soaps, even those made for babies, the benefits of Shea Moisture organic baby soap is worth every penny. For some, five dollar may seem a bit high for a bar of baby soap, but knowing that your baby’s skin is not exposed to harsh ingredients, and the fact that it is long-lasting, makes this bar a must-have for babies and kids.

Bling Factor:

Pros: Gentle on sensitive skin, smells great and bar lasts a long time
Cons: None
Buy Again: Definitely
Price: $4.99
Packaging: 4 Blings
Overall: 5 Blings

One Comment

nicole_powers

January 3, 2014 at 12:18 pm Reply

i have tried all their other baby products except for this line. I cant wait to give it a try, i bought the body wash and lotion.

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