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Maybe you’ve never seen a eucalyptus tree, but you might have chewed eucalyptus, gargled it, or applied it to your skin without even knowing! That’s because eucalyptus benefits are numerous, and it can be found in tons of everyday products.

If you’re wondering how eucalyptus can make your life better, stick around. At Babo Botanicals, we’re big fans of this plant and all the benefits it offers! 

All sorts of words that once applied only to food and diets can now also apply to skin care. There’s vegan skin care, natural skin care, organic skin care, and so much more.

We can understand how it’s hard to keep all of them straight, much less know what works for your skin!

In this article, we’d like to break down organic skin care so you can understand what it is and — the big question — whether or not it works.

Parenthood is full of expectations that sometimes don’t meet reality. Smooth skin is no exception. Unfortunately, the reality is that your baby will probably have dry skin at one point or another.

Most of the time, your baby’s dry skin will go away on its own. But sometimes it needs a little help. That’s what we’re here for!

If you suffer from eczema, you’re no stranger to the discomfort and frustrations that follow a flare-up. Don’t worry! If you’re looking for easy, natural ways to prevent eczema symptoms, you’ve come to the right place.

If you’re looking for a way to simplify your minimalist skincare routine even further, try a skincare diet!

We all lead busy lives these days, and a simplified skincare routine can help you reclaim precious time. It can also help reduce the dryness and irritation that comes with prolonged exposure to many of the chemicals found in modern cosmetics.

 

If you’ve heard the buzz about vegan skin care, you probably have questions. Because, while it’s a hot topic, it can be a bit confusing.

In this article, we’d like to help to demystify vegan skin care for you! We’ll explain what it is and how it can benefit you and the planet. 

Winter means hot drinks, cold weather, and — our least favorite — dry skin. With the cold months approaching, you might be wondering what you can do to ward off the winter skin blues and keep your skin smooth and moisturized all year long. 

In this article, we’ll give you our 10 best tips for winter skin care so you can have healthy, hydrated skin even during the chilly months. It might be easier than you think! 

When you stop to think about all that your hands do on any given day, it makes sense that the skin on your hands can easily become dry. And having dry or cracked hands can be a real bummer, not to mention unsightly, uncomfortable, and possibly painful!

If you’re dealing with dry, rough skin on your hands, you need to know what causes it and how to treat it. In this article, we’ll go over just that.

Oatmeal is a breakfast staple with health benefits too long to list! But consuming oatmeal isn’t the only thing you should add to your daily routine. Using oatmeal for skin care has its own set of benefits.

In this article, we’ll talk about 10 reasons to add this superfood to your skincare routine so you can discover healthy, glowing skin!

We all want dewy, hydrated skin, right? Unfortunately, simple factors like weather, using harsh products, and daily activities can leave you with dry skin. But we’re here to give you a few tips on how to hydrate your skin — whether it’s your hands, face, or your whole body!

Cradle cap sounds like something only babies get. But, if you’re dealing with a flaky scalp, yellowish scales, and red skin, you’re probably up against a case of adult cradle cap, also known as dandruff.

While adult cradle cap is common and not dangerous, nobody wants it! We get it.

At Babo Botanicals, we love to provide effective, natural skincare solutions for you and your family!

Sensitive baby skin is common among newborns, but it’s not something to get too alarmed about. You can easily and effectively care for your baby’s sensitive skin at home!

Keep reading to find out what can irritate your baby’s sensitive skin, identify some common sensitive skin symptoms, discover normal symptoms for your baby’s skin, and learn at-home treatments to help soothe your little one’s skin.

Using plants to care for your body is all the rage right now. And for good reason. Botanicals provide natural, soothing, healing support. In this article, we’ll explore one particular plant — calendula — and what it can do for you.

In addition to looking at calendula benefits, we’ll go over what this plant is and how you can take advantage of it in your day-to-day! First, what is calendula?

Stretch marks happen to everyone — both women and men get them, and they’re nothing to be ashamed of.

In this article, the experts at Babo Botanicals discuss some tried-and-true tips for how to manage, reduce, and prevent stretch marks.

Your hands are unsung heroes! Think about it. Depending on how you spend your days, your hands might scrub, type, cut, stir, hammer, wash, or even draw. They can easily become dry and rough, but the good news is that soft hands are not out of reach!

There are all sorts of buzzwords that make us feel good about the products we’re consuming: “green,” “natural,” “eco-friendly,” and “organic,” for example. But there’s one that’s getting a lot of attention lately and that’s “clean beauty.”

Genetics and environmental factors make dry skin a reality for a lot of people. However, genes and environments aren’t the only things that can contribute to the dry skin on your face.

At Babo Botanicals, our motto is “Family Comes First, Naturally” because we care about your family and we care about your skin. That’s why we create products from natural ingredients that your skin will love!

With that in mind, take a look at our easy and effective tips for caring for your dry skin.

Your amazing skin is hard at work every day keeping bad guys out and good guys in. With everything your skin is exposed to, it can be plagued with annoying issues! One common complaint? Dehydrated skin.

Dehydrated skin is pretty similar to dry skin, often showing up as flaky, sensitive, tight skin. But the two conditions are a bit different, and we’ll explain why in this article!

Does your child run in the other direction when it’s time to brush their hair? If so, you’re not alone. Ask any parent about their most frustrating tasks and learning how to detangle kids' hair is sure to be at the top of the list.

While no parent looks forward to getting the knots out of their children’s hair, it’s a necessary evil that must take place at least a few times a week—or more if your kids are of the “long hair don’t care” variety.

Doing a hot yoga session beforehand may help reduce your stress level and give you the patience you need to deal with a cranky kid with knots in their hair, but really the best way to detangle hair on kids is to follow some simple steps and use the right products.

Most of the time, dry skin isn’t a reason to seek out medical attention. That doesn’t mean it’s without its own set of disturbances to your daily life.

If smooth, soft skin is something you’ve been craving, you’ve come to the right place! From babies to adults, Babo Botanicals has you covered when it comes to achieving hydrated and healthy skin.

A day in the sun is great, but too much sun exposure could leave you with a nasty sunburn, sun poisoning, and even sunburn blisters.

If you’ve burnt your skin to a crisp and blisters are showing up, don’t freak out! While sunburn blisters are painful, with the right care, they usually heal by themselves.

Here at Babo Botanicals, we’re all about sun safety and good skin care! In this article, we’ll tell you the signs and symptoms of sunburn blisters as well as how to treat them.

Even on the best of evenings when you’re motivated and have plenty of time, it can be hard to know how to remove makeup in a way that keeps your skin healthy and glowing.

And let’s not even mention those late nights when you can’t be bothered! We’re here to help simplify things for you.

Wiping away the day — and your makeup — doesn’t have to be a magical, complicated, 12-step process. There are just a few basic principles to keep in mind. We’ll go over those in this article with nine tips to remove your makeup safely and effectively!

Everyone wants clear, smooth skin! But the unfortunate reality is that acne isn’t just for hormone-stricken teenagers. Many people deal with acne well into their adult years, including back and chest acne.

While it isn’t quite as obvious as acne on your face, back and chest acne is still annoying and unsightly and, understandably, you just want it to go away!

In this article, we’ll talk about how you can kick acne to the curb by dealing with it naturally. But first: what causes it to begin with?

We all want soft, smooth, rosy lips! But everyone deals with chapped or dry lips at some point or another.

If you’re all too familiar with the uncomfortable feeling of tight, peeling lips, it’s time for a solution. Babo Botanicals is here to help!

Having chapped or dry lips is a common complaint, but that doesn’t mean you’re destined to deal with them forever! There are a few ways to combat chapped lips on a daily basis; you just have to know your stuff.

Can’t even deal with your red, dry, and easily irritated skin? Sounds like you might have a case of sensitive skin on your hands.

Maybe you’re a sensitive-skin veteran looking for new tips and products, or maybe you’ve recently discovered that you’re part of the sensitive-skin club. Either way, there’s no need to fret!

Sensitive skin is super common, and there are plenty of steps you can take to get it under control.

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