Such a lucky coincidence: here I am with a babe on the way and a two year old making hay while the sun shines, and a new luxury capsule collection of natural skincare for bumps, babies and beyond turns up for review.
Petit Jovial is handmade in England in small batches, and uses only 100% natural Vegan ingredients but were the products as good as I felt they should be?
Body & Scalp Massage Oil, £22
This gentle blend of 100% natural oils is formulated with Safflower, Sesame, Jojoba and Wheatgerm Oils. The pure blend helps to soothe your baby when massaged gently unto their skin, which can benefit their digestion, ease wind, and strengthen the bonding process between you.
It is equally as effective as a scalp oil to help ease cradle cap, and as a moisturising body oil for all ages. (trust me it is, I tried it) It also works wonders on stretchmarks, to keep the skin elastic during pregnancy.
Nourishing Bath Oil, £23
This lightly moisturising 100% natural bath oil is made with Sunflower oil, relaxing lavender, Geranium and Clary Sage to help soothe and relax your baby, as well as the rest of the family. The Bath Oil nourishes delicate skin as it gently cleanses, leaving skin feeling soft and loved. You can also apply the oil post-soak directly onto the skin, to lock in moisture. I found the Clary Sage addition helped me sleep. Not always easy in the heat.
Nourishing Multi-Purpose Balm for Face & Body, £25
A luxurious multi-purpose, rich balm made with 100% natural butters – Shea Butter, Rosehip Oil, soothing Lavender and Calming Chamomile. The balm is the perfect barrier for sensitive bottoms, to soothe nappy rash and to moisturise and dry areas.
It also works wonders for breastfeeding Mothers, as a nipple balm to soothe cracked and painful nipples, and to nourish dry cuticles and lips, said a breastfeeding friend. It can also be used as a cleaning balm. Really, I do this versatile product is enormously useful for any new, or experienced parent.
Petit Jovial also offer ‘The Essential Bundle’ which contains all three products, priced at £63
So is it the discovery of someone with a cauldron in a gingerbread house in the woods?
Nope. It was founded by a chemist, and is Vegan friendly, with no palm oil or derivatives.
And for those interested in the planet, Petit Jovial prides itself on using recyclable MIRON violet glass jars and bottles. It also donates to charities working on orangutan conservation project in Indonesia.
Best of all, for the sake of peace, it is suitable for everyone in the family, including the two year old. But let’s have a few more details.
Petit Jovial was created by Certified Skincare Formulator Tania Veignat, and though it is gentle enough for babies, I have to tell you that I loved using it too. I was particularly impressed that organic ingredients are used wherever possible, it has as little impact on the environment as possible.
Also interesting is that small is beautiful, because each batch of hand produced Petit Jovial supports its growing reputation for careful product management, and in addition it is registered by the Vegan Society.
So rest assured,that the two year old, and the 21 year old (!?) mum give it a hearty thumbs up.
Have a look yourselves at www.petitjovial.com, priced from £22