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Go Time: Fitting in Fitness

Article & Photo Courtesy of Well Rounded NY.

Fitness instructor Jessica Watkins helps us find time to workout, even if you have more than one baby in tow.

Now I get it. I totally get it. I never quite understood the “I have no time to exercise” excuse. I always replied, “just prioritize and find the time.” I happen to be a personal trainer so fitness is my job, and it is ingrained into my lifestyle. And as a mother to one, I managed to keep exercise part of my daily routine. But now that I’m a mom of two, the story changes. That popular “excuse,” as I see it, became all too familiar in my own life – yes, coming from the mouth of a fitness guru.

Before having my first child Emory, finding time to workout was a breeze! I often commuted via bike or ran from the subway stop to the gym, and if I had a spare half hour in between training sessions, I used that time to hop on an elliptical or lift weights. But after having my first child and becoming a full time mom with a few hours training clients each week, I was forced to find new ways to incorporate my workouts.

Between all the hours spent feeding, changing and frantically calming my new baby, I still prioritized working out. How? I put Emory in her bouncy seat right in front of me as I jumped around the living room and lifted my free weights. I usually could squeeze out a minimum of 30 minutes before she grew tired of the bouncy seat. As she got a bit older, the jump-a-roo became her new workout station. The more I jumped, the more she jumped with hysterical laughter, almost catapulting out of it on numerous occasions.

Probably the best way I incorporated a workout into my day was putting her in my City Mini stroller and running. Although that stroller isn’t intended to be a jogging stroller, I used it as one. Living in Brooklyn at the time, I ran everywhere: to the nearest park, to meet a friend for coffee, to run all my errands. That City Mini stroller has many hard-earned miles on those wheels. This worked for me – I had it figured out. And I expected the same out of every other parent who wanted to workout but couldn’t “find the time.”

And then, there was the birth of my second child Clayton. Suddenly taking care of two children and maintaining my workout regimen seemed flat-out impossible. Working out was just not going to happen. From the very second my eyes open in the morning, its go time! At ages 3 months and 2 years, my kids demand so much out of me that finding a spare second to run a brush through my hair is quite an accomplishment. These are the days when having the ability to shower with the curtain fully closed and no one crying for mama is a glimpse of heaven, even if it only lasts 30 seconds. So the question always runs through my head, do I shower or do I workout? But after a couple weeks of this nonsense, I was tired of feeling defeated. The days of me starting the day in workout clothes and ending the day in workout clothes, only to not have worked out at all, had to end.

Here is how I have conquered the “I have no time to exercise” struggle:

Workout before the kids get up. And yes, that means well before the sun gets up too. After one of Clayton’s early morning feedings, I get my workout out of the way. I let my husband know that I’m going for a run around the neighborhood or I host my own workout in my living room with cardio exercises and free weights. If I’m lucky, I’ll get a chance to shower before the kids get up too!

Workout after the kids go to sleep at night. This option isn’t my ideal time to workout because it’s after the mealtime, bathtime, bedtime marathon, which leaves me wanting nothing more than to be comatose on the couch. But at the same time, working out at the end of the day gives me a sense of renewed energy and allows me to focus on myself. And I finish with one of those heavenly, silent, closed-curtain showers to wind down.

Give the kids an adventure. I load them into the double stroller and run. I’ve tried a few and The Summit X3 jogging stroller by Baby Jogger is my personal choice. Its all-wheel suspension allows my infant to ride without getting tossed about, and the swivel front wheel makes this stroller easy to maneuver. The seats are side-by-side and adjustable, so I can recline my infant’s seat while my toddler’s seat sits up. Another big feature is the extra-long adjustable canopy over each seat that does a fantastic job of protecting the kids from the sun. Each canopy also has clear view windows on top so I can check on them without disrupting my run to go around to the front of the stroller. This stroller has made my workout attempts so much easier.

Alternate running with interval and strength training to keep things fresh and different. On the days I do interval training, I use my living room as my gym. I usually fit it in when Clayton is down for a morning nap or seems content chilling in his swing or bouncy seat. As for Emory, she exercises with me copying everything from lunges and pushups to downward dogs and butterfly stretches. By making exercise an activity we both can do, it allows me to workout while spending quality time with her (still assuming Clayton is snoozing or chilling).

So here I admit it – finding time to workout is easier said than done. Even as a personal trainer, I thought my fit days were squashed with the birth of my second child. But after going through the challenge myself, I still stand saying “just prioritize and find the time.” Gain control of your schedule and your well-being, and you will certainly feel more accomplished, happier and healthier.

This article is by Jessica Watkins courtesy of Well Rounded NY. Conceived with love by former magazine editors Jessica Pallay and Kaity Velez, Well Rounded NY aims to be the singular pregnancy resource for city-savvy moms-to-be. Through reviews, profiles, expert Q&As, local guides and more, Well Rounded curates the New York City pregnancy and helps its readers come to terms – and term! – with pregnancy in the city.

Things We’ve Read: Week of March 24th

Stressed out women may have a harder time getting pregnant (LA Times): Now there’s scientific evidence linking stress and fertility trouble. (Just don’t let it stress you out about being stressed out!)

Baby M and the Question of Surrogate Motherhood (NYTimes): Anyone remember the Baby M story? This article is at once a reminder of the evolution of the role of technology in fertility and a reminder of historical (or ancient) perspectives on motherhood and pregnancy.

Pseudocyesis: When You Think You’re Pregnant, Have Pregnancy Symptoms, But Aren’t Pregnant (HuffPo): We’ve all been hearing about the women who led others (and her own body) to believe she had quintuplets on the way when she was not pregnant at all. This is could be a case of Pseudocyesis.

Senate Endorses Bill to Allow Health Dept to Regulate Toxic Chemicals (VT Digger): Go, Vermont! VT wants a law to keep watch on toxic chemicals linked to cancer, asthma, developmental disorders, reproductive health and the like.

Toxic Test (EWG): How safe is your home? Take the Toxic test and find out! A helpful reminder of how pervasive chemicals are in our everyday life.

Drinking Organic: Q&A with Kwany Lui Of Bundle Organics - Organic Juices for Pregnancy

Eating healthy and focusing on nutrition during pregnancy is essential for the health and wellness of both mom-to-be and baby. Often, most busy moms-to-be struggle to consume the right amount of nutrients and vitamins on a daily basis. So you can imagine our excitement when we sat down with Khawny Lui, Co-founder of Bundle Organics, a line of organic prenatal juices that are fully pasteurized and specially designed to address the unique nutritional needs of expecting moms.

NN: Tell us about the Bundle Organics story. What was the inspiration behind Bundle Organics?

KL: I spent many years working for a large consumer packaged goods company and in particular, an organic brand of cereals, granola bars, and frozen fruit and veggies. Working on that brand completely changed my grocery and eating habits. I started purchasing organic food, joined a CSA (community supported agriculture group), drank raw, fresh-pressed juices and eventually started doing my own juicing.

Soon enough, I met my co-founder, John Mascari, who was a classmate of mine from Harvard Business School. We had a lot of friends and family members who struggled to get the right balance of nutrients in their diet during their pregnancy. Even though most women take prenatal vitamins, everyone still worries about their nutrition and whether they are getting the minerals and vitamins they need from their diet. We decided to dig a bit deeper and partnered with Dr. Errol Norwitz, Chair of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Tufts Medical Center in Boston. He became an advisor for Bundle Organics and informed us that for expecting moms, prenatal vitamins won’t necessarily meet 100% of your daily vitamin and mineral needs. In addition to providing for your own health during pregnancy, you also need to take in large amounts of extra minerals and vitamins that are required to grow a healthy baby.

And so, Bundle Organics was born! We knew there had to be a better way for prenatal moms to get the nutrients they needed without the worry. So, why not through a tasty juice designed specifically for expecting moms to take in addition to their prenatal vitamins, to get the extra ‘bump’ of nutrients they need?

NN: What was the creative process behind the juices? Did you develop the juices yourselves?

KL: We have an advisory board that includes a leading OBGYN and nutritionist, who helped us identify the key nutrients pregnant women needed. We worked with them to formulate the juices with USDA organic fruits and veggies, such as apples, kale, berries, lemon and ginger, that are particularly beneficial for expecting moms.

NN: What are some of the nutritional benefits that Moms-to-be can expect from drinking Bundle Organics juices?

KL: Our juices were made to include just the right amount of nutrients to complement those that pregnant women are already getting from a prenatal vitamin, like folic acid, while also providing those that might be more difficult to obtain, even in a well-balanced diet, such as calcium, iron, omega-3, and vitamin D. It’s a delicious way for moms-to-be to get the nutrients they need, while also safely enjoying the current juice trend! Additionally, folic acid, calcium, iron, and all the nutrients we have in our juices are good for pre- conception and breastfeeding too!

NN: What is your best advice to Moms-to-be for getting all of the necessary nutrition?

KL: Needless to say, eating a balanced diet and maintaining a healthy lifestyle is so important for expecting moms and their growing babies. And as mentioned previously, prenatal vitamins may not necessarily meet 100% of your daily vitamin and mineral needs so you should make sure that you can still get the vitamins and minerals you need from a healthy diet. For moms who are looking for ways to supplement their nutritional intake during pregnancy or while breastfeeding, I hope you’ll give Bundle Organics a try!

NN: Where can Moms-to-be find Bundle Organics products?

KL: They’re currently available for delivery directly from our website at www.bundleorganics.com or from www.amazon.com. Since the juices are pasteurized, they’re not only safe to drink during pregnancy but they’re also easy to ship and transport without refrigeration - which means you can order them without worrying about coolers or ice packs. We also offer a monthly bundled subscription that automatically delivers Bundle Organics to your door each month. You have enough to worry about during your 40 weeks and when baby arrives! Plus, all of our juices are available in convenient, grab-and-go 16 oz. bottles that are also BPA-free – so you can sip worry-free.

NN: What is your favorite flavor Bundle Organics flavor?

KL: That’s a tough one. That’s like asking someone who their favorite child is! We currently offer three delicious and nutritious flavors:

Dark Berry and Veggie; Kale, Apple, Lemon and Ginger; and Orange,
Carrot, Berry and Ginger. I am slightly obsessed with kale and ginger, so my go-to juice is usually our
Kale Apple Lemon Ginger. It’s not too sweet and I think the apple does a good job of covering the natural bitterness of kale.

Kwany Lui is the co-founder of Bundle Organics, a new line of organic prenatal juices that are pasteurized and specially designed to address the unique nutritional needs of expecting and new moms. The juices are packed with organic fruits and veggies, plus an extra bump of essential vitamins like iron, calcium, vitamin D, omega 3, and folic acid to support a baby’s healthy development.

9 Important Sun (and Sunscreen!) Safety Tips From Nine Naturals

Spring is finally here and summer is just around the corner. It’s time for bright sunshine and the fun outdoors. This means it’s also time to find a good sunscreen to protect ourselves so we can enjoy that sun.

Safe sun protection is especially important for pregnant women. Due to hormonal changes that occur during pregnancy, a woman’s skin becomes extremely sensitive to the sun. Further - many ingredients in sunscreen may be harmful to pregnant women or babies; choosing the right kind of sun protection is critical.

We’ve put together nine tips to help you understand your sunscreen and choose the best one for you and your family:

Select a sunscreen with at least SPF 30. SPF stands for Sun Protection Factor and measures how much of the sun’s UVB radiation - the kind that causes sunburns – is blocked by your sunscreen. The higher the SPF the longer you can stay in the sun.
Prioritize broad-spectrum protection. Though a high SPF value indicates that burn-causing UVB rays are being blocked, it says nothing about your protection from UVA radiation, which is the kind associated with skin cancer and aging. A “broad-spectrum” label in the United States means that at least 90% of harmful UVA rays are blocked, thereby mitigating burning and other risks.
Avoid oxybenzone-based sunscreens. High levels of oxybenzone in the body were associated with low birth weights in a recent study. Oxybenzone can be absorbed through the skin and is present in about 80% of sunscreens on the market so it’s important to keep an eye out for this ingredient.
Opt for zinc-oxide suncreens. Zinc oxide is a physical sun blocker that protects you by coating the surface of your skin and reflecting away light. Unlike chemical sun blockers, these molecules aren’t absorbed through the skin, which makes them a safer choice. Titanium dioxide is another common physical sun blocker, however it doesn’t appear to work nearly as well as zinc oxide.
Beware of nano-particles. Nano particles are so ultrafine that they can enter into your skin. You’ll find nano particles in some newer zinc or titanium sunscreen formulations, particularly sprays. Nano particles are mostly untested and thus it’s very important for pregnant women and all parents to look for “non-nano” particles – like “non-nano zinc oxide.”
Moderate exposure to Vitamin A. While some Vitamin A is essential for a healthy pregnancy you should get enough from your diet and supplements. Excessive Vitamin A is associated with birth defects and it can contribute to skin damage so pregnant women should be cautious. A very common A Vitamin in sunscreen is retinyl palmitate, but watch for the words retinol or retinoic acid on ingredients lists as well in order to minimize exposure. Plus they’re also found in other skin care products such as acne medications, so be on the look out!
Apply rules for other cosmetics to sunscreen. While we’ve covered smart sunscreen shopping above, don’t forget that general cosmetics concerns apply to sunscreen as well. For instance watch out for parabens, phthalates and other such things that you might be trying to more widely avoid.
Apply efficiently & amply. A number of studies have shown that people typically apply only 20-50% of the sunscreen the FDA uses when determining if a product works. This means that most people aren’t getting the protection they need or are counting on! It’s also just as important to reapply every hour or two to maintain that protection.
Commit to brands that create simple, smart and safe products. We love Nine Naturals’ new Natural Sunscreen SPF 32: It’s an all-natural, non-nano zinc oxide sunscreen, which means that you don’t have to worry about chemical sun blockers like oxybenzone or nano particles entering your blood stream. Like all of our products, our pregnancy sunscreen is free from sulfates, parabens, phthalates, petrochemicals, DEA, synthetic fragrances and artificial preservatives. It’s also formulated with luxurious shea butter and jojoba seed oil to help moisturize you skin. Best part of all, our natural sunscreen is safe for the entire family (though you may be reluctant to share!).

Want more information? Read our article on Natural Sun Protection During Pregnancy.

The Toxins That Threaten Our Brains

Dear Friends,

Today I want to share with you an important article from The Atlantic. “The Toxins that Threaten Our Brain” features recent research by two experts in the fields of pediatric medicine and toxicology – Dr. Philippe Grandjean from Harvard Medical School and Dr. Philip Landrigan from Mt. Sinai School of Medicine in Manhattan.

In late February, Grandjean and Landrigan published a paper arguing that exposure of children to industrial chemicals was responsible for a wide array of neurodevelopmental defects. They further argued that these defects are occurring with such massive, worldwide scale as to merit the label of “silent pandemic.”

The Atlantic article highlights several interesting points about the issue of environmental toxins that we find very relevant to pregnant and new moms: 1) chemicals are omnipresent, 2) pregnancy is the most vulnerable time for exposure, and 3) the regulatory process meant to govern these chemicals is very broken.

Omnipresent Chemicals
Grandjean and Landrigan’s research names twelve chemicals we encounter in our everyday lives, a so-called “dirty dozen”. These include some you’ve probably heard of, like lead, methylmercury and ethanol, and others that might surprise you. These substances pop up pretty much everywhere: in our couches, our cars and in our beauty products. For instance, toluene made the list, and, until recently, it was widely used to make nail polish.

Vulnerability during Pregnancy
The concern arises from the growing body of evidence that these chemicals affect neurological development at levels far below the “safe” limits set by the EPA. This exposure has been linked to loss of IQ points as well as a number of behavioral disorders.

Neurological development is a delicate process; billions of cells must orchestrate themselves in space to ultimately create the most complex organ in the body - the brain. Any disturbance of the developing brain generally has permanent consequences because, physically speaking, the brain reaches its finished form by the age of two. This is why exposure to neurotoxins is so much more pernicious during pregnancy and for newborns.

As for what you can do to reduce risk, Dr. Grandjean recommends eating organic during pregnancy when possible. This will at least minimize pesticide exposure, which is a main area of concern. However, this is not a viable long-term solution for our society.

A Regulatory Process in Need of Reform
The point of all this isn’t to make you panic, but rather to draw attention to the glaring faults of our regulatory process in the United States. As with any toxin “the dose makes the poison.” However, the vast majority of the 80,000 chemicals approved for use are untested, and thus we have no idea what the dangerous dose actually is.

The EPA is almost powerless to fully ban a substance – it’s happened just 5 times out of 20,000 cases since the current legislation was put in place. This is why large-scale reform is needed. Dr. Grandjean suggests requiring at least basic testing of new products in order to identify those that need more involved safety research. He also points to the European system that requires more testing for substances that are more widely used as a very reasonable solution. But all of this will require action, and thus far we have failed to keep up with the science. Until we do, it’s critical that expecting mothers do what they can to minimize exposure.

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At Nine Naturals our mission is to make beauty safe and simple for moms-to-be. We feel that education is the first step in this process and that research like this must be shared. This information empowers us to protect ourselves, our families and our futures. (The Atlantic).

Please share this article with your friends!

Grace
CEO, Founder Nine Naturals

Save on Baby’s First-Year Gear

Article & Photo Courtesy of Well Rounded NY

Well Rounded NY’s new personal finance contributor, Jennifer Saranow Schultz, gives us 7 ways to cut costs in Year One.

As 2014 kicks off, many urban parents have one major New Year’s resolution: cut spending. In fact, according to a recent survey from UrbanSitter, a site that helps city parents find babysitters, “spend less, save more” is officially one of mom and dads’ top New Year’s resolutions.

This is hardly a shock considering that living in the city isn’t cheap, especially when you add a new baby into the mix. According to the book Baby Bargains, baby gear (from cribs to clothes to car seats) for the first year alone can run at least $7,000 on average.

The good news, however, is that there are seven simple strategies new and soon-to-be parents can do to cut down the costs of raising a baby from birth to age one, so there’s at least some disposable income leftover to enjoy all that city life has to offer. And perhaps even save.

Pick your gear wisely.

1.) Skip waste-of-money baby products. Consult baby store sample baby registries and the amount of baby gear you need can seem overwhelming. The truth is, however, that you don’t really need many of the items on such lists. Wipe warmers, fancy baby thermometers, crib bedding sets and bottle sterilizers are just some of the gear items on my waste-of-money list.

2.) Register for the basics. As I’ve mentioned before, I’m a big fan of registering for the basics and for the items that you really need (like a car seat and stroller), so you’ll get baby gifts that you’ll actually use. On my baby registry, for instance, I included strollers, car seats and necessities like diapers, baby shampoo, diaper rash cream and basic white onesies.

3.) Buy the right gear the first time. Take the time to research and figure out the particular gear (from car seats to strollers to baby carriers) that will work best for your particular lifestyle, so you’re not wasting money on replacement items. For instance, if you take taxis a lot, the car seat you’ll want to get is different from the ones that would work best if you only drive or walk around the city.

Meanwhile, for those looking to cut costs, the right gear is often that which has the longest useful life and can have other purposes down the road. This is why I say go for an Exersaucer rather than a jumperoo, swaddle blankets that can work as crib rail guards, high chairs that are more like booster seats, and strollers that double as nighttime bassinets.

So where to can you do this kind of research? Good starting points include the book Baby Bargains, basically the Consumer Reports of baby gear; and sites like WeeSpring , Well Rounded NY (obviously) and (shameless plug alert) Hint Mama.

Rely on your network.

4.) Say “yes” to a baby shower. As John Schmoll recently suggested on U.S. News’ My Money blog, if friends or family ask if they can throw you a shower, say “yes” without any hesitation. You’ll need all the financial help you can get amassing the necessary baby gear.

5.) Take – and ask for – hand me downs. If you’re lucky enough to have experienced parents as relatives or friends, don’t be bashful about saying “yes” if they offer to let you borrow – or even keep – their used baby gear. In addition, don’t be ashamed to outright ask if they have anything to lend (when it comes to baby gear, the shameless person wins the saving money game). The experienced parents you know probably don’t have room to store all their gear at their place (small or nonexistent city storage spaces anyone) or don’t plan on using it again.

To be sure, you’ll want to avoid accepting hand-me-down cribs or car seats unless you know their exact history and are sure they’re still safe to use (this is why I prefer hand-me-downs from people I know rather than buying such gear used from strangers). You’ll also want to look over any hand-me-down toys or clothes to make sure they are in good, and age-appropriate, condition (stay tuned for more on what’s okay – and not okay – to accept, and buy, used in a future post).

Don’t pay full price when you don’t have to.

6.) Local moms groups are your friend. Moms groups (like the Golden Gate Mothers Group in San Francisco, where I live, and Park Slope Parents in Brooklyn) offer members discounts at various gear vendors.

7.) Clip your coupons. Always search online for discount codes before you make any big purchase, and if you’re going to make most of your purchases at certain stores, don’t forget to join the loyalty clubs. Finally, take advantage of big retail sale events like Cyber Monday.

What are your tricks for cutting down the costs of baby gear?

Image source.

This article is by Jennifer Sarandon Schultz courtesy of Well Rounded NY. Conceived with love by former magazine editors Jessica Pallay and Kaity Velez, Well Rounded NY aims to be the singular pregnancy resource for city-savvy moms-to-be. Through reviews, profiles, expert Q&As, local guides and more, Well Rounded curates the New York City pregnancy and helps its readers come to terms – and term! – with pregnancy in the city.

Jennifer Saranow Schultz (aka Hint Mama and our new resident personal finance contributor) is a writer based in San Francisco, where she lives with her toddler and husband. She’s the founder of HintMama.com, a new blog where she’s reporting the best hints she comes across for making parenting easier and cheaper.Before entering the corporate world two years ago, she was the lead writer for The New York Times “Bucks” personal finance blog from 2009 to 2011. Previously, she spent seven years as a reporter at The Wall Street Journal, and she has written for other publications including The Daily Beast, Marie Claire and Living on the Cheap. You can find her daily hints at HintMama.com, and she can be followed on Twitter at @HintMama and on Facebook at Facebook.com/HintMama.

Things We’ve Read: Week of March 17th

Sorting Out the Risks of Fish (NYTimes): Eating fish during pregnancy is healthy for your baby’s brain development as long as you’re avoiding those fish that are high in mercury.

When a Placenta Tries to Kill a Mother (Atlantic): New information about how multiple C-sections can increase complications related to the placenta…

Ten Blog Posts Every New Mom Should Read (Stroller Traffic): Sometimes the only thing that can get a new mom through those tough days is knowing other moms feel exactly the same way. These 10 blogs do just that!

Two hormone-disrupting chemicals linked to more autistic behaviors (Environmental Health News): According to a new study, children exposed in the womb to higher levels of a flame retardant and a chemical in a banned pesticide exhibited slightly more autistic behaviors.

Pregnant? 5 Ways to Protect Yourself from Discrimination at Work (Huffington Post): We hope your workplace is friendly all around! But here are some tips if you sense any pregnancy discrimination.

Stroller Traffic Features Nine Naturals Unscented Natural Deodorant

We were thrilled to have Stroller Traffic be the first to break the news on our aluminum-free, non-toxic, safe for pregnancy Unscented Natural Deodorant!

From Stroller Traffic:

Pregnant Women Get B.O. Too. The new unscented natural deodorant from Nine Naturals is plant-based and free of aluminum, triclosan, BPA, parabens, phthalates, and synthetic fragrances, making it a better bet for women who are expecting or nursing. Just keep in mind it’s not an antiperspirant, so easy on the cardo. $16 at ninenaturals.com.

Nine Naturals Beauty: DIY All Natural Tinted Sunscreen Foundation

We simply cannot get enough of our Natural Sunscreen SPF 32! With the launch of our brand new Natural Sunscreen SPF 32, we thought what better way to celebrate than a fun DIY tinted suncreen recipe that combines two of the things that are most important to us: natural beauty and healthy skin. While there are many tinted sunscreens out there, it can be difficult to find a safe, non toxins one that matches your skin tone. So our solution? Make your own!

Ingredients:

- Nine Naturals Natural Sunscreen with SPF 32

- All Natural Mineral Foundation in at least one shade darker than what you normally use (we love Alima Pure)

- Empty Jar

- Stirrer

-Makeup brush for application

Instructions:

Combine the sunscreen and foundation in an empty jar and stir until thoroughly mixed. For proportions, we recommended staring with about 1/3 tablespoon of powder foundation for every tablespoon of sunscreen and adjusting the ratio to match to your skin tone. For more coverage, simply add more powder foundation. And there you go - quick, easy, natural DIY beauty for fun in the sun!

Pregnancy Safe Deodorant

Nine Naturals announces its newest addition to the product line - Unscented Natural Deodorant - an all-natural, pregnancy safe deodorant!

Now women can fight odor with confidence with this all-natural, aluminum-free deodorant safe for pregnancy. The deodorant’s non-nano zinc oxide naturally controls the bacteria that cause odor, while organic shea and cocoa butters moisturize the skin and allow for a smooth application. This product is made without sulfates, parabens, phthalates, petrochemicals, DEA, synthetic fragrances, artificial preservatives or aluminum compounds.

Ingredients: Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter)*, Non-nano Zinc Oxide, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter, Tocopherol (Vitamin E)

Buy the deodorant online!

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