February is National Body Positivity Month, which promotes being healthy and happy in the body that you’re in. STG is back to showcase brands that are helping you achieve all that self-love with just a bit of self-care.
I love this first product because I really do love all my scars from burns and sports. However, I will say it is very preventative, too, as I applied it to my belly non-stop when I was pregnant, and I do not have a single mark on my tummy.
Bio-Oil Original Skincare Oil PRICE: $27.54 SHOP:@Amazon February is Body Positivity Month, which is about promoting acceptance and celebrating all bodies, regardless of size, shape, skin tone, gender, and physical abilities. Bio-Oil encourages everyone to love and care for the skin that they are in. Whether a stretch mark or a scar, your “marks” are representative of where your body has been and a reminder of your strength and personal skincare journey. Made for all skin types, Bio-Oil’s multipurpose Skincare Oils can easily play a role in everyone’s life by helping to reduce the appearance of stretch marks, scars, dry skin, and so much more.
Hair loss can really impact self-esteem. There are so many products that claim to work, but KilgourMD’s system is proven and super easy to use.
The KilgourMD Bundle PRICE: $150 SHOP: @kilgourmd.com Developed by a Stanford dermatologist, the KilgourMD system is clinically proven to prevent and treat the appearance of hair thinning. It’s made up of two transformative scalp serums: The Prevention Scalp Serum (which is like sunscreen for the scalp), preventing environmentally-driven aging and the appearance of hair thinning and loss of vitality that sets in over time; The Treatment Scalp Serum (which is like a facelift for the scalp) maximizes the appearance of remaining hair once the damage has already been done. The combination of the active ingredients found in the KilgourMD system was superior to minoxidil in a peer-reviewed clinical trial, with no known side effects.
The neck has become the NEW tell-all when it comes to age. We’re seeing so many products that claim to smooth and tighten, but few pass the test, and most are outrageous in price. This one is also clinically proven and doesn’t break the bank.
MAËLYS B-POISED Neck & Décolleté Firming Cream PRICE: $49 SHOP: @ulta Get a tighter-looking neck with MAËLYS B-POISED Neck and Décolleté Firming Cream. Clinically proven to help tighten and contour the look of the jowl and neck while smoothing the look of lines and wrinkles in the décolleté area. See results from the 2nd jar.
And when it comes to gravity, our face isn’t the only thing that begins to sag. The number one request when looking for a bra is LIFT. ThirdLove built these Uplift Plunge Bras to do the job with ultimate comfort and support.
ThirdLove Uplift Plunge Bra PRICE: $72 SHOP: @thirdlove.com Made to show as much (or as little) as you’d like. Removable pads let you customize cleavage or balance asymmetrical cup sizes. Best for petite frames, low necklines & day-to-night wear. Molds to your shape – ultra-thin memory foam cups No-slip adjustable straps No-show, smoothing sides & back Poke-free, flexible underwire
With Mother’s Day right around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about finding the perfect pampering gift for the mom in your life, even if it’s you! So, whether you’re a dog mom, a mom of grown kids, or celebrating your first Mother’s Day, STG is back to share some fun ideas on Daytime Chicago that will spoil mom from head to toe.
Make mom and star or rather superhero at brunch! This shirt says it all, and it was on Amazon!
Super Mom Shirt PRICE: $23.00 SHOP: @Amazon Superman Super Mom is 100% authentic, officially licensed Superman apparel that comes in t-shirts, tank tops, long sleeves, pullover hoodies, sweatshirts, and styles! Superman was created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. The timeless story of an alien baby sent to Earth from the dying planet Krypton, Superman has appeared in countless DC comics, cartoons, movies, and much more, fighting for Truth and Justice. Lightweight, Classic fit, Double-needle sleeve, and bottom hem.
Another iconic gift that won’t break the bank and has been passed down from generation to generation. Lotion and not just any lotion!
Jergens Original Scent Moisturizer with Cherry Almond Essence PRICE: $8.79 SHOP: @jergens.com Jergens Original Scent Moisturizer with Cherry Almond Essence is a great gift for mom! The signature cherry almond scent is an unmistakable fragrance that has catapulted the Original Scent Moisturizer to iconic status in the beauty world and is a favorite in so many households. In fact, this lotion has become a nostalgic beauty secret that has been passed down from generation to generation. The Cherry Almond Moisturizer provides dry skin with long-lasting moisture to soften and visibly improve skin’s tone and texture, and it leaves skin lightly fragranced with JERGENS® classic Cherry-Almond scent.
If you want to spoil mom with a new fragrance, I have such a gorgeously clean brand that is so perfect!
Rosy & Earnest PRICE: $125 SHOP: @rosyandearnest.com This NEW woman-owned and operated brand makes exceptional fine perfumes that meet the highest health standards and are vegan. (launched in March 2023) An EWG Verified brand, their perfumes are free of any known chemicals of concern for non-toxic fragrances. They’re only the second ‘Eau de parfum’ brand worldwide to be EWG Verified. And they were created by an award-winner perfumer. Talk about exceptional perfumes! Fragrance without compromise is possible with Rosy & Earnest. Explore their flagship scents: Be Rosy and Be Earnest.
Of course, I‘m going to add a little bit of skincare in the segment! I love Theraderm, and this Mother’s Day Special is FAB!
Theraderm Mother’s Day Bundle PRICE: $210 ($325 value) SHOP: @Theraderm.net This Mother’s Day, Theraderm is partnering with PeachSkinSheets (aka the coziest sheets ever) to bring moms the ultimate self-care-at-home bundle. This limited offering includes Theraderm’s award-winning OPC Serum and Eternox Peptide Crème, plus the divinely comfortable. PeachSkinSheets pillowcases!
With Mother’s Day right around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about finding the perfect pampering gift for the mom in your life, even if it’s you! So, whether you’re a dog mom, a mom of grown kids, or celebrating your first Mother’s Day, STG is back on Tampa Bay Morning Blend to share some fun gift ideas.
Looking for an affordable but LUXE gift that even gives back to other moms?
Olay Hyaluronic Acid Body Collection PRICE: $5-$10 SHOP: @walmart Olay Body’s partnership with Walmart and Every Mother Counts this Mother’s Day to help support mothers both inside and out this spring and beyond. Just in time for Mother’s Day, you can treat yourself and moms everywhere with each purchase of Olay Body with Hyaluronic Acid purchased at Walmart. In celebration of Mothers, each purchase of the Olay Cleansing & Nourishing Body Wash with Hyaluronic Acid and Olay Nourishing & Hydrating Body Lotion with Hyaluronic Acid helps support Every Mother Counts, a nonprofit working for equal maternal care for all moms. To provide maternal support for mothers both inside and out, Olay Body and Walmart joined forces to donate $100,000 to Every Mother Counts, a non-profit dedicated to making pregnancy and childbirth safe, equitable, and respectful for every mother everywhere. Both of the products in the promotion are made with the prestige skincare ingredient Hyaluronic Acid. Known to attract and retain moisture like a magnet, Hyaluronic Acid can hold up to 1000X its weight in moisture. Products are available from a range of $5-$10. Learn more about Olay Body’s partnership with Every Mother Counts at Walmart.com.
Another easily accessible and great gift for a mom who is complaining about her hair getting thinner and grey (sound familiar) is this fantastic treatment by Hair Biology that you can even buy last minute at your local Target.
Hair Biology Thickening Treatment PRICE: $9.99 SHOP: @Target Hair Biology’s products are exclusively designed to work with the unique hair changes that happen as we get older, including thinning, dryness, and fizziness. Formulated with biotin to help support strong, soft, and healthy hair, the Hair Biology Full & Vibrant Collection comprises a volumizing shampoo and conditioner and thickening treatment. Hair Biology’s hero Thickening Treatment is scientifically proven to instantly thicken and strengthen hair by increasing the fiber diameter of each strand. By leveraging vitamins and caffeine as key ingredients, the scientifically- designed formula penetrates deep into follicles to improve from the inside out, leaving hair looking and feeling like you have added 6,500 more strands. The thickening treatment benefits are progressive: The more you use it, the thicker your hair.
Now, if you’re looking for a skincare set for mom that is the newest and top tier of science and technology, take a look at this set from Epicutis.
EPICUTIS LUXURY SKINCARE SET PRICE: $395 SHOP: @epicutis.com The Lipid Serum is formulated with TSC, a small molecule that reduces inflammation, blocks UVA/UVB-induced damage, possesses antioxidant properties, protects collagen, and balances the skin’s microbiome. With only 8 ingredients, our serum improves skin hydration while re-texturizing the skin’s surface for a smoother feel. HYVIA Crème, created with HYVIA, a patented Chia Seed Oil extract. HYVIA is a next-generation moisturizer that improves hydration on the cellular level while strengthening the skin’s barrier. This formulation includes several other active ingredients that enhance and help drive our actives deeper into the skin.
Now, if you really want to treat Mom, how about giving her a bit of a lift? This new technology just won the Good Housekeeping Seal of Approval!
Sofwave @sofwave.com Sofwave is an in-office, non-invasive treatment that remodels collagen and improves facial lines and wrinkles with SUPERB™ Synchronous Ultrasound Parallel Beam Technology. It works on ALL skin tones! And is the Ultimate Mother’s Day Gift for Mom! Sofwave is FDA cleared to: *lift the eyebrow *lift the lax skin under the chin *lift the neck tissue *reduce fine lines and wrinkles *and now FDA-cleared to reduce the appearance of cellulite Safe, fast, and effective for building collagen and elastin in the skin.
Our last stop on the clean beauty tour is today in Seattle on New Day Northwest. Seattle loves all things clean and sustainable, so we are excited to share some new products from the tried and true and new brands that are setting new standards.
Starting off with the OG of Clean Beauty:
MyCHELLE Dermaceuticals The OG of Clean Beauty, MyCHELLE has been a leader of the clean skincare movement for over 20 years now. The brand is extensive with a motto of Honesty, Transparency, and Authenticity. Founded in 2000 in Colorado, MyCHELLE is the original innovator of clean skincare.
Brand philosophy: Since day one, we have worked to be positive and active agents of change in the world by making highly effective products that are inspired by nature. We continue to lead in creating effective, Eco-friendly products that are science-driven and help to get real results for all skin types. We are committed to full transparency around our ingredients. We promise powerful, effective products that make you look good, created by a mission-driven company that you can feel good about supporting. Because we care about you, our furry friends, and our planet, we do our best to go above and beyond. We are proud to be a founding member of the Environmental Working Group’s “Verified for Your Health” program, a PETA certified cruelty-free company and certified by Leaping Bunny. And, YES, we’ve been making reef-safe sun care for over a decade! Proudly all MyCHELLE products are Vegetarian, Cruelty-free, and Free of Phthalates, Parabens, Petroleum, Sulfates, Ureas, Artificial Fragrances, and Colors.
MyCHELLE RENEW Remarkable Retinal™ Sleep Mask PRICE: $34.99 SHOP: @MyCHELLE.com Nutrient-rich overnight mask packed with the strongest non-prescription form of patented Vitamin A Retinal, Niacinamide, and Copper Tripeptide. Designed to help recharge dull, tired skin as you sleep while boosting skin’s moisture content and reducing the appearance of visible fine lines and wrinkles. Non-irritating. Dermatologist and Allergy tested. MADE WITHOUT PARABENS, PETROLEUM, PHTHALATES, SILICONES, SULFATES, UREAS, ARTIFICIAL FRAGRANCES, ARTIFICIAL COLORS
MyCHELLE PROTECT Replenishing Solar Defense Body Lotion SPF 50 PRICE: $32.99 SHOP: @amazon Hydrating, 100% Zinc Oxide protection to help prevent premature aging while helping to re-establish essential moisture balance. UVA/UVB broad-spectrum protection. WATER RESISTANT for 80 minutes. DOES NOT CONTAIN: Retinyl Palmitate or chemical UV absorbers including Octinoxate, Octisalate, Oxybenzone or PABA. MADE WITHOUT PARABENS, PETROLEUM, PHTHALATES, SILICONES, SULFATES, UREAS, ARTIFICIAL FRAGRANCES, ARTIFICIAL COLORS.
The USE ALL OVER and so clean you can even eat it!
LANOLIPS – CLEAN BEAUTY BRAND My first experience with LANO happened while nursing my son. I was looking for something so pure to apply that my son was safe to consume if there was residue left behind. I ended up using the Multipurpose Superbalm EVERYWHERE, and I cannot tell you how many people I have hooked on this incredible brand!
Brand Philosophy: Lanolips is a clean Australian beauty brand that believes that nature provides us with the most powerful ingredients of all – and that a short ingredients list is a good ingredients list. Lanolips lists each and every ingredient and its natural percentage on the packaging of all products. Each of their products starts with their ultra-medical grade lanolin, which is 3x purer than medical grade lanolin and hypoallergenic. Lanolin naturally occurs in sheep’s wool and Lanolip’s lanolin is humanely sourced from Australian sheep farmers and works to mimic the skin’s own oils for the most natural hydration. Lanolips offers a safer, more effective, and 100% natural alternative to common petroleum-based balms. No petrolatum. No parabens. No artificial fragrance. No mineral oil. No sulfates. No PEGs. No animal cruelty. No more dry skin.
Lanolips 101 Ointment PRICE: $16.99 SHOP: @Target • One is sold every minute globally. • The original Lanolips 101 Ointment is a super dense balm that penetrates and holds 200% of its weight in moisture. • Its 101 uses include dry cuticles, cracked heels, dry nasal passages, keeping eyebrows in place, windburn, cold-chapped cheeks, dry, brittle nails, papercuts, insect bites and more
Lanolips Fruity Babies Trio PRICE: $16.49 SHOP: @Target • The Lanolips Fruity Babies Trio is a super cute, mini trio of the 3 most popular flavors of Lanolips’ 101 ointment lip balm– Strawberry, Coconutter and Minty!
Babo Botanicals Another brand I discovered as a new momma is Babo. The brand sent me a sweet gift after Ace was born, and I’ve been hooked ever since. When they say that their products are designed for the whole family, they mean it. I use the body washes and lotions on both of us. The brand is pure and simply couldn’t be more eco-friendly. Brand Philosophy: Founded in 2010, Babo Botanicals is passionate about sustainable agriculture and product formulation, using natural ingredients that are safe for people and the planet. Rich in botanical and mineral-based ingredients, Babo Botanicals is committed to providing formulas that deliver effective results with active ingredients from nature. Gentle enough for the entire family, Babo Botanicals’ range of high-quality personal care products includes sun care, hair care, body care, and beyond. The brand was founded by a mother on a mission to create gentle and effective plant-based solutions—she combined the knowledge she gained from working in product formulation with her passion for sustainable agriculture and the brand was born from ingredients she found in her garden. Today, the brand partners with sustainable farmers around the world to source their natural ingredients. Babo Botanicals is proud to be B Corp, Leaping Bunny Certified, and PETA Animal Test-Free certified. Babo continues its work with the Environmental Working Group (EWG) and is made here in the USA.
Sensitive Baby Fragrance-Free Shampoo & Wash SHOP: @amazon EWG VERIFIED™, Our Sensitive Baby Fragrance-Free Shampoo & Wash 2-in-1 baby wash and shampoo gently cleanses & moisturizes. Made with natural Oat protein, Shea and Cocoa Butter, and many soothing organic plant-based ingredients. Specifically designed for babies and children with extra sensitive, dry, and eczema-prone skin, this plant-based formula helps reduce discomfort (irritation, pulling, and itching), helping the skin regain its softness and comfort. Extra mild formula can be used daily or during baby eczema flare-ups. Hypoallergenic and specifically formulated to help minimize the risk of allergic reactions.
Newbies that are reinventing and keeping it clean while giving back!
LIGHTWATER This gorgeous small batch brand wants to change how you apply skincare and eliminate all those bottles. Brand Philosophy: Good-bye double-dip jars, hello fresh daily doses. Our 100% fresh active ingredients deliver optimum efficacy, and our clean, microbiome-friendly formulations are ideal for all skin. The end result? Skin is balanced, nourished, and healthy. It’s beyond skin care. It’s skin nutrition. We take a comprehensive and thoughtful approach to our packaging by reducing, reusing, and recycling. Our daily doses reduce resources and are fully recyclable. Flexible packaging requires 35% to 75% less material than rigid packaging does and utilizes fewer resources – such as water and energy – during production and transportation, reducing carbon footprint. Plus, while bottles and tubes utilize a mixture of materials (i.e., lid, dispenser, pump) which can impair recyclability, our daily doses are fully recyclable. We provide complimentary shipping to ensure they’re recycled through our recycling partner. Our resealable pouches are 60% compostable, breaking down naturally within 12 weeks. The remainder oxo-degrades over 5-10 years vs. the estimated 1,000 years for normal plastic. We utilize plant-based components that absorb greenhouse gas CO2 through natural plant respiration and reduce the use of finite fossil fuel and mineral resources. We are constantly in search of even more eco-friendly options.
Fresh Daily Duo PRICE: $82 SHOP: @lightwaterskin.com Get ready to meet your new routine and the healthiest skin of your life. Our regimen of AM and PM products work in harmony to give skin what it needs, when it needs it. A morning dose of vitamins, antioxidants, and moisturizers nourish, hydrate, and protect against everyday stressors like pollution, free radicals, and blue light. An evening dose rich in replenishing nutrients, super-hydration, and barrier-strengtheners rest and renew. Skin is balanced, nourished, and healthy.
TWICE Until I met TWICE, clean toothpaste brands never really delivered a bright smile for me. This new oral wellness brand does much more than just brighten your smile. All the products are plant-based and actually really, really work. The brand goes beyond just being plant-based and has a wonderfully clean footprint. But really, that whitening pen really really works! Brand Philosophy: TWICE, originally co-founded by Grammy award-winning music icon and humanitarian Lenny Kravitz and brothers Julian and Cody Levine in 2018, continues to redefine the future of the oral care category with its new brand identity and innovative suite of Oral Wellness Toothpaste, Floss, Whitening Pen, and Immunity Rinse products formulated with super ingredients and plant-based cleansers to offer maximum freshness and address the connection between the mouth microbiome and overall health throughout the entire body. Developed, tested, and engineered from TWICE’s mission to empower more people to smile both inside and out, the line features new vibrant yellow product packaging evoking the positive energy and brightness beaming from a healthy individual’s smile. “I believe that oral wellness impacts not only our overall health and wellbeing but how we show up in the world. We started TWICE in response to the disparaging state of dental care in the marginalized communities both domestically and abroad, which laid the foundation for a greater mission to spread love and the power of a smile to every single person on the planet,” said Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer Lenny Kravitz. “TWICE is an essential part of balancing the mouth, body, and soul, and the company provides free dentistry to people without access to care around the world.”
The Complete Kit PRICE: $74 SHOP: @smiletwice.com The complete routine: BRUSH, FLOSS, RINSE, WHITEN. The new holistic system to balance your mouth, body & soul. We can already feel your brightness.
Mother’s Day is right around the corner, so no time to waste finding the perfect gift for mom, or maybe even yourself. Another stop on our gifting tour, Daytime in Chicago, where we share some glam ideas from a smoothing lip kit to soothing the senses with some aromatherapy!
Makeup Momma: We ❤️ the new Rose Inc beauty brand for all the glowy, clean products it has. If mom is a lipstick lover, she will go wild over their curated Spring Lip Edit. Three youthful shades work to fill in fine lines while the hydrating smoothing color stays perfectly in place.
Rose Inc Spring Lip Edit Limited Edition Set PRICE: $42 SHOP: @RoseInc.com • A curated collection of three Satin Lip Color Rich Refillable Lipstick shades• One full size and two limited edition refills that embody the beauty and freshness of spring• Contains shades: Poetic-Muted Coral, Coquettish-Soft Orchid limited edition, Serene-Cool Berry limited edition• A creamy refillable lipstick that plumps the lips while drenching delicate skin in moisture• Powerful botanicals smooth the lips and deliver a fuller look, oil-dispersed hyaluronic acid visibly plumps and vitamin E creates a soft and supple finish • Brand is vegan, cruelty-free, and non-comedogenic (free of pore-clogging ingredients)
Mom on the gram? She’ll love these Trending Gifts: Microbiome Beauty for your smile? Not normally something I’d think would be a mom’s day gift, but according to the new Allure marketplace, and other online retailers, the new hot beauty item is all about a clean, white smile with a dose of gut love too. We’re now seeing ultimate clean smile systems costing hundreds, and that just sounds crazy. We’re keeping it clean and affordable with this new kit that is not only clean, but it’s also co-created by Lenny Kravitz, and um, he’s got one killer white smile
TWICE. Extra Whitening Kit PRICE: $94 SHOP: @smiletwice.com Shine bright inside & out. Our Extra Whitening Kit boosts not just your microbiome but your smile. Time to bring your brightness to the world.
The Face Workout? Yep, it’s a thing and all over the gram and TikTok
MDO Facial Sculpting Wand PRICE: $69 SHOP: MDO-Skin.com The FACIAL SCULPTING WAND uses breakthrough nanometer technology to promote blood circulation giving a lifted, firmer, fresher appearance and improving your skin’s elasticity.
The mom that deserves some real pampering: Lux Skincare is always a no brainer. Want to treat mom to a skin and neck transformation without a trip to the dermatologist? This DIY protocol is the go-to for quick glows and smoothing out fine lines and wrinkles. LOVED by mature skin celebs and divas everywhere, so why not mom?
THERADERM ANTI-AGING SYSTEM PRICE: $230 SHOP: @Theraderm.net This daily skincare regimen exfoliates, moisturizes, and traps harmful free radicals. Three patented peptides act in concert to minimize moderate wrinkles and tighten lax neck skin. Pharmaceutical grade ingredients in Eternox Peptide Crème provide the anti-aging support skin needs to stay smooth and healthy by supporting gene expression, transcription factors and cell signaling molecules. Designed to be used morning and evening for optimal benefit.
AND If you’re stumped on what to get a mom who has everything, we have a really cool, so smelly good, and pretty cool looking gift that she will love. Let’s just say I gifted one myself, and now mom wants one for every room.
Saje Aroma Muse PRICE: $108 SHOP: @saje.com – Inspired by artisanal pottery, each Aroma Muse diffuser features a ceramic cover that is hand dipped for a beautiful two-tone effect. – Saje has a wide selection of diffusers and diffuser blends to support your (or your mom’s) wellness
Mom or not, it’s always great to find a shortcut or hack that delivers results without compromise or complaint. BUT now as a mom, I have never searched harder for targeted solutions to issues I never thought I’d need. Like how I’ve always had a healthy head of hair, but after baby Ace arrived I was losing it in bundles. Or how I always had a different balm for lips, face, and other needy patches. Once my little dude hit the scene, I had to condense and also be conscious of whatever I used touching his super sensitive baby skin. Basically, after the bambino arrives we need to come full circle with what’s really important and that means things need to be fast and concise. Today, I visited Destry and the team at Arizona Midday to chat about some mommy products that literally saved the day, hair, skin, you name it. All are listed below in order of appearance. Hope they help you!
For new moms, it can be a hair loss nightmare. My hair was everywhere, I almost cut it all off until I started looking for scalp treatments that kept the hair I had left in place and made my scalp regenerate. This stuff is so good it even won the Good Housekeeping Best of Beauty Award last year.
KeepItAnchored Essentials Kit For Women PRICE: $59.00 SHOP: @keepitanchored.com 1-Month Supply of KeepItAnchored Shampoo and HairAnchoring Essence. Our clinically-proven 2-step system for women is perfect for those looking for a quick clean and treat while keeping more hair. With the clinically-proven HairAnchor Blend, the daily Hair Anchoring Essences and Shampoo work together to calm scalp oxidative stress and reduce daily hair loss. What to expect: • After 4 weeks, people noticed a significant improvement in hair loss • After 8 weeks, people noticed less hair in their brush and hair looking and feeling fuller
Find a Superbalm. Yes, a super balm that will work on pretty much everything. Buy tons of it and keep it everywhere. I know we’ve talked about this before but there is nothing better than Lano for moms.
LANO 101 Ointment Multipurpose Superbalm PRICE: $17.00 SHOP: @Ulta • One sold every minute globally. • The original Lanolips 101 Ointment is a super dense balm that penetrates and holds 200% of its weight in moisture. • Its 101 uses include relief for cracked nipples, dry patches, dry cuticles, cracked heels, dry nasal passages, keeping eyebrows in place, windburn, cold-chapped cheeks, dry brittle nails, papercuts, insect bites, supercharging moisturizer, and more. • Dermatologically tested, vegetarian, and baby-friendly. • No artificial fragrances, parabens, petrolatum, PEG’s, mineral oil, or sulfates and no animal testing
Find a “ONE AND DONE” when it comes to your face. This baby is a miracle worker. Mineral SPF, pore-eraser, fabulous makeup primer, and it’s universally tinted.
Tizo3 Mineral Sunscreen Tinted PRICE: $41.99 SHOP: @tizoskin.com Sheer tint mineral sunscreen for the face provides broad-spectrum UVA/UVB protection. Lightweight coverage with a silky matte finish. Use under makeup or alone. NO chemical sunscreens, dyes, fragrances, oils or preservatives.
Find a bag that holds everything (and I mean everything) and stick with it. Transferring from bag to bag can be so time-consuming and tragic if you forget something (BINKY). If your kids are young, diaper bags aren’t exactly super stylish. Opt for brands that offer multi-purpose solutions that really wear well and are washable and lightweight.
Baggallini Totes and Back Packs SHOP: @Baggallini.com The Medium Carry-All Tote Today’s workplace calls for a bag as versatile as you are. Whether you’re in the office, at home, or a mix of both, our Modern Everywhere Laptop Backpack is here to help you stay organized. Quick-access pockets are great for storing notebooks or pens, and the hands-free design is a lifesaver during your commute or lunch break. Best of all, lining and zippers made from recycled materials offer a step toward more sustainable style.
If you have a baby that loves a pacifier, keep everyone sane and feeling better with the Pacidose by Dr. Browns
Pacidose by Dr. Browns PRICE $10.00 (2 pack) SHOP: @amazon • DESIGNED BY A DOCTOR. The patented Pacidose is the only medicine dispenser of its kind and was designed by a doctor and mom • HELP PREVENT SPITTING OUT. Designed to push medicine through the bulb to bypass baby’s taste buds, avoid pooling in baby’s cheeks, and help prevent baby from spitting it out • ACCURATE MEASUREMENTS. Precise measurements ensure the right dosage • EFFECTIVE FOR ALL. The soft, 100% silicone bulb is effective for babies and toddlers who can’t use a medicine cup or who are unfamiliar or fearful of a standard hard syringe • SIZED JUST RIGHT. Comes with two bulb sizes, 0-6 months and 6-18+ months. EASY CARE. Dishwasher (top rack) and sterilizer safe.
The biggest complaint we get from new moms is SLEEP! AND I’m sorry mommy but we can’t get you more sleep, but we can help you take care of that skin, those thinning nails and a few other ideas for keeping you sane and even glam for all those new baby selfies! Today we featured some tried and true products on WGN’s Daytime in Chicago.
#1 Breastfeeding: Are your lips the driest they’ve ever been and nipples screaming for a rescue? These two things usually don’t align with the same product but the Multipurpose Superbalm by LANO is pretty much the bomb of balms!
LANO 101 Ointment Multipurpose Superbalm PRICE: $17 SHOP: @Ulta One sold every minute globally. The original Lanolips 101 Ointment is a super dense balm that penetrates and holds 200% of its weight in moisture. It has 101 uses – including some that are great for mom & baby alike: • Helps to heal stretch marks • Moisturize dry skin from head to toe on both mom and baby • Soothes and protects sore breastfeeding nipples • No need to rinse off before feeding; 101 Ointment is completely safe Dermatologically tested, vegetarian, and baby friendly. No artificial fragrances, parabens, petrolatum, PEG’s, mineral oil, or sulfates and no animal testing.
#2 Is Your Skin Having a Hormonal Moment? There’s this weird thing that happens after bambino arrives- our skin tends to get a bit emotional and hormonal. If you’re breastfeeding it can be at its worst. Most moms want to keep what they’re putting on their skin free of Vitamin A and other harmful ingredients but want something that is still working on their concerns. I have Daytime and Nighttime options for you here!
Daytime: Honestly, you can’t go cleaner than 97% natural and plant-based.
Merle Norman Aqua Bliss PRICE: $37 SHOP: @merlenorman Experience a quench revolution with our 97% natural and plant-based facial moisturizer. Aqua Bliss delivers a weightless infusion of Soy, Olive Oil, Vitamin E, and powerful antioxidants from soothing Lavender and Ginkgo Biloba. Imparts time-released hydration and superior barrier protection for skin that feels comfortable, smooth, and petal-soft all year round.
Nighttime: This is where we tend to bring out treatment products and Isdin’s Age Contour safely addresses a lot of mommy postpartum skin issues like discoloration and bringing back the calm to the skin.
ISDIN Age Contour Night PRICE: $125 SHOP: @ISDIN.com/US Age Contour Night is a restorative night cream designed for the face and neck. With a formulation rich in antioxidants, melatonin and peptides, it provides triple action repair that helps undo the day’s damage, reduce visible signs of aging, and calm the skin. Wear nightly and wake up to smooth, healthy-looking skin.
#3 Is all about nails Most of us stop taking prenatal vitamins after birth and typically our nails start to suffer. If you’re peeling and splitting you must use this #1 cuticle oil! It’s mind-blowing for anyone, not just moms!
Cuccio Naturale Cuticle Oil PRICE: $10-$12 SHOP: @amazon Cuccio Naturale Milk & Honey Cuticle Revitalizing Oil is a unique natural complex of rich oils to provide moisture, protect, and nourish dry, brittle, cracked cuticles, nails, and skin. Its Lightweight and deep-penetrating formula is created from high-quality natural cold-pressed oils and vitamins to provide intense hydration that replenishes and strengthens the cuticles and nails• Crafted by beauty professionals & artisans, this cuticle oil is elaborated with milk to soothe & soften skin along with honey, one of nature’s natural humectants that helps to keep parched skin hydrated.
#4 Momma needs a brand new bag Yep, she needs one that stores it all, so we asked Baggallini to send over their best-selling baby/mom-approved picks!
Baggallini 3-In-1 Convertible Backpack PRICE: $128 SHOP: @baggallini.com • 56″ removable, adjustable crossbody strap • Crossbody strap converts into a backpack • Removable RFID phone wristlet included • Wristlet fits most plus sized cell phones phone and has 3 card slots • Interior organization and multifunctional pockets • Quick access phone pocket • Key loop • Sleeve for luggage handle
