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Sacred Baby Bath Soap

As a first time Mom with zero knowledge on taking care of an infant, I did a lot of research. I researched on internet, read articles and asked other moms in the office about this and that. I know of course that you can only learn by experience butttt as they say 'iba na ang may alam'. 😉

One of the first thing that I researched was the bath soap I will be giving my infant. Baby's skin so delicate that I only wanted to give her the best soap I could find. Way back 2014, when my first niece was born, I could still remember that we had to send her to dermatologist because her skin got so dry due to her baby soap and I didn't want that to happen to my firstborn.

My first criteria for baby bath soap is of course NO HARMFUL CHEMICALS and ZERO FRAGRANCE. I also wanted a soap that clearly states that an INFANT could use it. (As I said above, I am a first time Mom and I got confused easily, Haha) When a bath soap states that a BABY could use it, what age of the baby? toddler? 6 months above? is baby and infant the same? SORRY! I told you, haha. I make things more complicated 😝

But thanks Internet, I finally found the soap my baby is using from her 1st day on outside world up to now and that is SACRED baby bath soap. What I like about this soap is it clearly, directly and specifically states that it is a NEWBORN cleanser made with love for the FIRST SIX MONTHS. Whew! Too good for a complicated Mom like me, Haha 👌

They also claim on their website that it is the world's first newborn cleanser made specially for the first six months.

What is Sacred?
Sacred is the world’s first newborn cleanser made specially for the first six months.

Why did we create Sacred?
The first six months are the most crucial phase for our little ones. Since their skin is still so new and just beginning to develop, bathing them requires extreme simplicity. However, washes and cleansers that are marketed for infants and toddlers still contain ingredients that are not simple enough for the first six months. This is why we created Sacred.

What makes Sacred so simple?
From all the products we’ve tested and studied, Sacred is the only cleanser that contains absolutely ZERO scents and fragrances, ZERO irritating acids, and of course, ZERO creepy chemicals such as methylisothiazolinone, phenoxyethanol, and ALL types of parabens. We promise.

Sacred simple ingredients are all plant-derived which are all natural. Thats a big check ✔.

When put in the skin, this is how the soap looks like. It is not sticky, slightly watery and not too bubbly. No smell at all. I consumed three bottles already and my baby is now only 5 months and 2 weeks.

For almost six months used of Sacred soap on my baby, I can say that no rashes or dryness or any skin problems happened on her skin. Here are my baby's pic as she used Sacred soap. No filter used on the pics below.

My baby's skin on her first month while using Sacred

Her skin on her fourth month still using Sacred soap

I bought Sacred soap at Mothercare for 399 Php at 250 ml. It is also available online at indigobabyshop.com.

Final Verdict of Team Dudz

Criteria	Score
Quality	5
Safety	5
Cost	3
Environment Friendly	5
Availability	2

Human Nature Baby Wonder Oil

Pedias nowadays will not recommend to put anything on baby's skin like lotion, oil, baby powder and the likes. But during the past generations, mothers used to put oil on baby before taking bath. They will put oil on the feet, hands, chest, back and head. They believe that putting oil will prevent baby from getting colds.

As much as I want to follow pedia's instruction not to put oil, for sure grandparents will not allow it. 😅 So instead of debating with them, I just looked for a baby oil that will be safe for my baby. Annddd... I chose HUMAN NATURE BABY WONDER OIL which is 99.99% natural. Almost perfect! 👌 It promises to protect and soothes baby skin.

Human Nature Baby Wonder Oil at 100 ml

The product claims that Human Nature Baby Wonder Oil is made from premium grade sunflower oil and is free from mineral oil and other harmful chemicals. It has NO mineral oil, NO phathalates, NO parabens and other harmful chemicals. Why it is important that a product should not be made of mineral oil, phathalates and parabens? Let me define each chemical:

Parabens

According to Wikipedia, Parabens are a class of widely used preservatives in cosmetic and pharmaceutical products. Chemically, they are a series of parahydroxybenzoates or esters of parahydroxybenzoic acid (also known as 4-hydroxybenzoic acid). Parabens are effective preservatives in many types of formulas. The concerns about endocrine disruptors have led consumers and companies to search for paraben-free alternatives.

Mineral Oil

A mineral oil or paraffin oil is any of various colorless, odorless, light mixtures of higher alkanes from a mineral source, particularly a distillate of petroleum. Most often, mineral oil is a liquid by-product of refining crude oil to make gasoline and other petroleum products. This type of mineral oil is a transparent, colorless oil composed mainly of alkanes and cycloalkanes, related to petroleum jelly. It has a density of around 0.8 g/cm3. Mineral oil is a common ingredient in baby lotions, cold creams, ointments and cosmetics. One of the common concerns regarding the use of mineral oil is its presence on several lists of comedogenic substances. The World Health Organization classifies untreated or mildly treated mineral oils as Group 1 carcinogens to humans; highly refined oils are classified as Group 3, meaning they are not suspected to be carcinogenic but available information is not sufficient to classify them as harmless. (Source: Wikipedia)

Phathalates

Phthalates or phthalate esters, are esters of phthalic acid and are mainly used as plasticizers (substances added to plastics to increase their flexibility, transparency, durability, and longevity). Much of the current research on effects of phthalate exposure has been focused on children and men's health. However, women may be at higher risk for potential adverse health effects of phthalates due to increased cosmetic use. Diethyl phthalate and dibutyl phthalate are especially ubiquitous in cosmetics and personal care products in some countries. (Source: Wikipedia)

100% No harmful chemicals made by Sunflower Seed Oil

I used this oil when my baby is bathing or swimming. The smell is so good, fit for the babies. Actually, just smelling the oil, I already feel relaxed 😁 When put in the skin, no hot feeling at all. What I like the most with this product is the claim of 99.99% natural which is closest to perfection. 😱 Mommies like me only want the bestest thing for their babies and knowing that this product is 99.99% natural is an awesome find.

99.99% Natural which helps protect and soothes baby's ski

My baby is now almost 6 months and I am on my second bottle right now. I bought this thru my office mate who is a Human Nature Re-seller. Human Nature Baby Wonder Oil is 159.75 Php for 100 ml. You can buy one by visiting Human Nature Website or visiting their Stores or find a friend who is a re-seller. 😁

Final Verdict of Team Dudz

Criteria	Score
Quality	5
Safety	5
Cost	4
Environment Friendly	5
Availability	4

Monthsary Letter in Creative Ways #8: Love is patient and kind

Featured letter today is from my office mate. Lucky me because she allowed me to share her Monthsary Letter for her boyfriend. They just celebrated their 3 months of being together. :)

This is the envelope of the letter. Printed in the envelope is the famous 1 Corinthian 13:4-7 verse.

Closer look of the envelope.

The letter is also printed with 1 Corinthian 13:4-7 verse.

Their picture in black and white.

Here's how the letter was folded.

This is the look when you opened the letter. Pictures and letter inside. She wrote her letter in a purple paper and paste each sentence one by one.

Hope you got an idea from this letter. :)

Birthday Letter in Creative Ways #4: Happy 27th Birthday!

Another featured letter from my office mates. They love sharing their letters to me. ♥ I'm lucky to have such friends. (teary eye mode on. Hehe)

This letter is given to my office mate's boyfriend for his 27th birthday. My office mate is a bubbly person which is reflected to her letter. See her letter/card and be inspire!

Front view of the birthday letter/card. Such a cutie.

This is the view when you open it. A colorful letter.

Happy 27th Birthday using fiesta banner.

Closer view of the letter cut outs from magazine paper connected with a string.

Big Hug!

Smile and Pray!

Dream Big!

Pictures above were my favorite part on her letter.

Today let there be no plans, no schedule...

Just a day filled with happy moments and all the blessings of life. ♥

Birthday letter from Bhon. I have to blur some parts of the letter because its a 'personal' letter of the owner. Hope you understand.

The back part of the letter. As cute as the front part.

PS. I'm working on a valentine letter which I will feature on the valentine day itself. I'm excited to share it with you. :)

Anniversary Letter in Creative Ways #5: Happy Doodles

Most of us loves to doodle. Every time I am bored, my hands can't help but to doodle. Hehe. But did you know that by doodling you can create a CUTE Anniversary Letter? Below is a perfect example.

Happy Together Cute Couples ♥

A simple letter folded in the middle.

This is the part where you can write your personal letter. Easy to do and yet a very personal letter. ♥

Birthday Letter in Creative Ways #3: Colorful Letter Cut-Outs

This letter/card was from my office mate given to his boyfriend's birthday. This is a simple card from letter cut-outs with a twist.

HAPPY

BDAY

MON!

The letter was folded in three columns. On the middle is the personal letter itself.

When you open the right side, a hidden message can be seen.

I ♥ U.

The I ♥ U cut out is just adorable. :)

Monthsary Letter in Creative Ways #7: So Happy Together

For today's post, I will feature the 7th Monthsary Letter my office mate had given to his boyfriend. Both of them are my office mates so I can easily describe the couple and can even share a little bit of their love story.

The front view of the letter with So Happy Together caption. The caption was my office mate own hand writing. Actually, this couple worked on same company where obviously they met. On that time they were both single. Since on that condition, someone introduce them to each other and of course, teased too. Haha. And that is the beginning of their beautiful love story.

Here is the closer view of 'So Happy Together' caption. The couple loves to travel together as can be seen on the picture.

This is the top view of the letter. The letter was folded on three columns.

The left part of the letter is the most front part of the letter. When you lifted it up, the second part can be seen which is the right part of the letter.

The right part is also filled with pictures and captions. The arrangement was so cute with over flowing hearts. The middle picture caption is When you found the right person, love doesn't grow old, it grows better. ♥

I think my office mate is describing her feelings to her bf. How she felt with their shared love.

You make my eyes twinkle.

Hearts! I love you so much mahal ko! is their endearment which actually means My Love.

And here is now the full view of her letter.

I love the heart with their picture at the top. The letter was written on August 8, 2010, and that was three years ago. I will love you till they take my heart away.