Lina Hanson's Global Body Serum took the green beauty world by storm last year and Lina's hit the mark again, this time with a baby product. The Global Baby Serum launched this past Mother's Day, and while this blend was created with delicate baby skin in mind and is gentle and safe enough for newborns, it's also perfect for adult sensitive skin and anyone in search of a gentle, unscented body oil. It's even recommended for pregnant bellies and new mamas, since several of the ingredients increase skin elasticity and help treat stretch marks.
The star ingredient is kalahari or watermelon seed oil, which is high in essential fatty acids, but still has a light feeling on the skin. Watermelon seeds are harvested by women's co-operatives in West Africa, using fair-trade practices that support entire communities. Camellia seed oil, harvested from the same plant that produces tea leaves, also stood out to me in the ingredients list. This oil, most well known for its use by Japanese geishas, is extremely soothing, suitable for the most sensitive skin, and full of antioxidants. Other ingredients include safflower, jojoba, sunflower, apricot, and grape seed oils. To eliminate potential allergens, the blend is free of both essential oils and tree nut oils.
The oil feels very light going on, but still manages to hydrate really well. I'm well aware that body oils don't always get enough love from me, since, although I appreciate the results they give, I can't always commit those extra few minutes straight out of the shower to massage an oil into damp skin. Not a problem with the Global Baby Serum. It's an oil, yes, but it's a dry oil and absorbs quickly and fully, even on completely dry skin. Damp skin will make the oil spread a little further, but either way - on dry or wet skin - there's no greasy residue left behind.
And, it's fantastic on more troubled skin too. My legs had been reacting to something and were irritated and very itchy right around the time the sample of Lina's oil showed up at my door, and this beauty soothed my inflamed skin like nothing else. The oil is also truly fragrance free, with no detectable scent to my nose.
The Bottom Line
The Global Baby Serum is an excellent choice for babies, expectant mothers, and anyone else looking for a gentle, quick absorbing, unscented body oil. The deceptively light feel hides a highly moisturizing, nourishing treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages.
Where to Buy: $35 from Lina Hanson, Spirit Beauty Lounge
Ingredients: Citrullus vulgaris (watermelon) seed oil, arthamus tinctorius (safflower) seed oil*, simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) seed oil*, helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil*, camellia oleifera (camellia) seed oil*, prunus armeniaca (apricot) kernel oil, vitis vinifera (grape) seed oil, tocopherol (non-gmo)
Disclosure: Product provided for review. I was under no obligation to write a positive review in return for free product, nor was I compensated for this post. All opinions are my own. Contains affiliate links.
Sounds lovely, I'm such a fan of watermelon seed oil so it's great to see it's the main ingredient here, definitely will be having a look :) x
ReplyDeleteI think this was my first time using anything with watermelon seed oil, but I'm totally sold now. It's definitely an ingredient I'll be keeping an eye out for in the future :)
DeleteI love the smell of the original, and this sounds just as nice, but a wee bit gentler. Great post!
ReplyDeleteThanks! I completely agree, the body serum smells incredible. This one is a bit lighter in feel - and unscented of course - but still equally lovely :)
DeleteSounds lovely. I haven't tried Watermelon seed oil before, but am very intrigued by it x
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