New Kiddy Balms from Lively Living

Lively Living have recently added 2 new products to their range, kiddy balms. They are widely know for selling diffusers and essential oils in Australia, but these new products use their essential oils and blends in a balm format instead of just a mixture of oils. This allows the balms to be safely placed on to the skin for immediate use without the need to dilute them in a carrier oil like coconut oil.

Chesty Kiddy Balm from Lively Living

Think 'natural version of THAT vapour rub based on petroleum jelly. Menthol, Camphor and Eucalyptus Oil are the actives in the chemist version. The essential oils in the Lively Living version are similar, without the use of camphor.

The mainstream version uses a thick jelly style consistency petroleum based gel that sits on the skin and takes quite some time to absorb, which makes the active ingredients more effective. This can be achieved using only natural ingredients which is exactly what Lively Living have done. The use of beeswax and lanolin ensure that the Lively Living Balms don't sink straight in to the skin like a natural body lotion would, instead they sit on the skin forming a barrier like a zinc based natural sunscreen does.

The gentler actives in this chesty kiddy balm are lavender, peppermint, eucalyptus, cedarwood, lemon and l-menthol crystals. The base even has some magnesium sulphate in it to assist the lavender in calming.

There are some great opening reviews on the manufacturers website about this newly released product about kids preferring it to what used to be in the bathroom cabinet.

Calm Kiddy Balm from Lively Living

Like the chesty balm before it, we're saying a big N.O. to mineral oils, turpentine, petroleum and artificial fragrances and colours and using the same safe and natural base that's using beeswax and lanolin to ensure the essential oils in the balm stay on the surface of the skin for longer and do their job.

The hero oils in this calm balm are lavender, ylang ylang, bergamot and sandalwood - giving the balm a balanced earthy floral aroma. Magnesium sulphate in the balm aids in producing calmness and can be supplemented with a pure magnesium oil if you find it necessary. We recommend the sensitive spray from Amazing Oils if you're going to supplement, and it can be diluted down with a body lotion if necessary.

Remember, magnesium oil can make the skin warm and tingly for those who are deficient, so start off small, on wet skin, and dilute and see how you go, especially with children.

What other kid friendly products do Lively Living stock?

Lively Living Sensitive Child Essential Oil Blend is a grounding and balancing child support blend. On the label it mentions support for anxiety, behaviour and nightmares. It features chamomile and vetiver essential oils.

Lively Living Child Calm Essential Oil Blend is support to promote relaxation and tranquility. It's a blend of sweet orange oil, lavender essential oil, mandarin essential oil and chamomile.

Lively Living Aroma Snooze Essential Oil Blend is to assist with a peaceful sleep. It's a blend of 7 essential oils, sweet orange, lavender, geranium, palmarosa, bergamot, cedarwood and sandalwood. It's a blend of citrus, floral and woody aromas balanced in a beautifully grounding blend.

Lively Living Hush Little Baby Essential Oil Blend is another sleep blend in the Lively Living range. It shares Lavender, sandalwood and Sweet Orange essential oils with the Aroma Snooze blend and is joined by mandarin for a fresh citrus boost and chamomile for calming.

It is important to remember when using essential oils not to diffuse them for extended periods of time. They should be used briefly and respected. If using any of these blends topically, like the balms, they must be diluted in a plain balm or carrier oil to be safe to use. Please do not ever place essential oils or essential oil blends directly on the skin of children or adults.