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GIVEAWAY! Natural skin care products from Four Cow Farm

Feel good about what you are using on your precious baby's skin!

June 27, 2014
I remember researching baby skin care products when I was pregnant and how overwhelming it was. And then, when you finally decide to use what you mom recommends because that's what she used, or what your pediatrician recommends because that's what she has a sample of....You read an article or see a blog post about the incredibly awful chemicals in certain brands. Parabens, propylene glycol, sulfates (ALS/SLS/SLES), cocamidopropyl betaine, artificial fragrances, artifical colors....YIKES! Not for my baby!

A fellow blogger friend of mine suggested that I try out the skin care line from Four Cow Farm, a small, handcrafted line from Australia that was created right on the family's 25 acre farm. And their tag line describes them well...Four Cow Farm- Four Cows, No Bull.

Their entire range is made from premium food-grade ingredients, including their preservatives and emulsifiers! Four Cow Farm products never contain any:

      • Parabens

      • Propylene glycol

      • Sulfates (SLS/SLES/ALS)

      • Cocamidoproyl betaine

      • Artificial fragrances

      • Synthetic detergents

      • Petrochemicals

      • Mineral oils

      • Lanolin

      • Chlorinated water

      • Phthalates

I have been using Four Cow Farms Baby Lotion, Baby Wash, Organic Calendula, Oat & Chickweed Bath Soak, and the Pohnpei Sponge    on my 9 month old who has eczema and dry skin. Well, my loyal MKWM subscribers, I can tell you that I am a officially a Four Cow Farms fangirl. I LOVE this stuff. The natural, light scents make my little man smell delicious, and his skin has actually improved while using these products. I have been using the Bath Soak (which look like beautiful tea sachets) for evenings when his skin is looking rather terrible, and after a soak and then lathering him up in the wonderful Baby Lotion, his skin was noticeably softer and less dry. 

And, the Pohnpei Sponge.....LUXURIOUS. Here is some info from the Four Cow Farms site on what makes this sponge so fabulous:

"Grown in the pristine waters of Pohnpei Island Micronesia, known as the Emerald Isle of the Pacific, the Pohnpei Sponge is the only one of its kind in the world. Pohnpei Island’s crystal clear, coral fringed waters support a small community of farmers who farm these unique sponges by hand. The Sponge in this box has been hand-grown for two to three years before being carefully harvested, and cleansed without the use of harsh chemicals or dyes.

A luxurious bathing accessory which is excellent at cleaning and massaging even the most sensitive of skins, the Pohnpei Sponge leaves skin gently cleansed and silky smooth. Especially treasured by the Pohnpei Islanders for bathing the skins of newborn infants, this Sponge will last many years of use if well cared for.

This sponge supports a social enterprise:

Each sponge sold helps to preserve the pristine ocean waters of Pohnpei, whilst protecting its beautiful natural environment and supporting the traditional culture and lifestyle of its indigenous people."

Your baby will thank you (or just coo adorably, and then be absolutely relaxed and ready for bedtime) for using this line on them, and you will feel good about it. Supporting a company that really cares about the product they make, and using a product that you know is wonderful for your babies skin! No second guessing ingredients here! If you'd like to try some of these amazing products, or another from the Four Cow Farm line, Use COUPON CODE- mackid2014 for 20% off all purchases. Expires Sunday, July 13, 2014.

I am so excited about this week's giveaway....one lucky subscriber will have the opportunity to try Four Cow Farms products for themselves! This amazing giveaway prize includes 1 Small Baby Wash, 1 Small Baby Lotion and 1 Calendula Remedy. Perfect size kit for your summer travel bag! To enter to win, comment below with the product from the Four Cow Farm product range that you'd be most interested in trying for your child.
No purchase necessary to win. Winner will be chosen at random and contacted by the email address provided when entering. Winner will be chosen on Saturday, July 5, 2014 at 8 am. YOU MUST BE A SUBSCRIBER TO MACARONI KID WEST MORRIS TO WIN.