Scarlet's Naturals - Review

Scarlet's Gift Set

Well I'm at it again.  What can I say?  I love baby booty cream.  Haha!  Yes, this is the 5th brand of baby booty cream I've tried.  You know what the funny thing is?  I never even used diaper rash cream with my girls... or at least I really hated it.  Regular diaper rash cream is sooooo gross.  It's thick, doesn't smell great, gets everywhere, and is hard to wash off.  Ugh!  I hate that stuff!  Then there is cloth diaper safe diaper rash cream.  It's light, smells good (most of the time), and just rubs right into the skin.  Oh I love it!  It's like a smooth lotion only better.

Well I came across another natural baby products line recently.  I kept hearing the name Scarlet's Naturals on the cloth diaper boards here and there and everyone had such great things to say about their products.  I mostly heard good things about the diaper rash cream.  Comments ranged from "GREAT" to "AMAZING!"  I just had to try it!  I was super excited when Desiree, the creator of Scarlet's Naturals, posted that she was looking for testers for one of her new products.  On top of that I was even more excited to be offered to test out her Scarlet's Gift Set containing some of her most popular products, including her Hiney Honey Bites, Hiney Honey Cream, Honey Lotion, and Honey Wash.  Would it live up to all the hype?  Check out my thoughts below.

Hiney Honey Cream

"Scarlet's Hiney Honey Cream is an all natural diaper rash cream. It is cloth diaper safe, no barrier or liner needed. Just rub a pea size amount into your hand and apply liberally to affected skin. Works well for other skin problems, such as dry, sensitive skin or eczema. Using the power of coconut oil, Hiney Honey Cream is able to safely and effectively clear up skin."

What I Love: Let me just start off by saying that this stuff is A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!!!  Yes, the rumors were right.  This stuff is magical.  I could tell from the first time I used it that Linc's butt was softer.  I know baby butts are soft, but Linc's is super soft now.  He also has yet to have diaper rash since we began using the cream and I've been using it almost a month now.  I did try it out on a rash on his neck and it did nothing, but then again I've yet to find anything that will take that rash away, so I'm not sure what to do about it.

What I Would Change: I know I've said before that I don't like diaper rash cream in tins or jars because it's messier than sticks or tubes but Scarlet's Naturals has already addressed this.  She just came out with her Hiney Honey Cream in stick form!  I did try the tester, but have yet to try her perfected formula.  I can't wait to try that one.  I also wish her formula came in a scented version.  I did talk to her about this and it looks like adding a scent would change the formula too much and it wouldn't be as effective and/or would not be as good for sensitive skin.  Knowing this I am fine with it being an unscented formula because my baby's bum is much more important, but I'm still a sucker for super yummy smelling things.  

Hiney Honey Bites

"Hiney Honey Bites are dissolvable wipe solution bites. Cloth diaper safe, they make diaper changes easier. Dissolve in hot water, once cooled either pour over wipes or place into a spray bottle and spray directly onto wipe when ready to use. Uses Tea Tree oil as an antibacterial and antifungal to leave fresh and clean. Can also be used as a bath water conditioner if your child has raw or sensitive skin. Just place a couple in tub and enjoy! Comes in 5 scents: Pearberry, Coconut, Raspberry, Soothing Lavender, and Unscented."

What I Love: Speaking of super yummy smelling things... Scarlet's Hiney Honey Bites ARE super yummy smelling!!!  When I got her package in the mail I couldn't stop smelling it.  It took me awhile to figure out which item was creating the super awesome smell, but I soon found out these were the culprit.  I got the Pearberry scent and it's simply delicious!  Please take note though... The strength of the smell will vary depending on how many cubes you use.  Two gives a very subtle scent to my wipes in the warmer, but I think I'll use three next time.  I could also tell as soon as I started using it that wiping Linc's butt was a lot smoother.  It seems like just another layer of protection in addition to the Hiney Honey Cream.  The wipe just glides across his butt now.

What I Would Change:  I wish making up the wipe solution was a bit faster.  I'm not a fan of having to go heat up some water in order for the cubes to dissolve.  I prefer using a liquid wipe solution that I can just pour in.  I have been using the microwave lately and that's helping, but I'm a bit impatient.      

Scarlet's Honey Lotion

"Paraban free and extra gentle for delicate skin Honey Lotion uses Lanolin, Vitamin E, Aloe Vera, and coconut oil to give a boost of moisturize and protect skin. This all natural lotion is 100% chemical free, non-irritating and works great on all skin types including dry, sensitive skin, or eczema. Comes in 4 scents- Soothing Lavender, Oatmeal Milk & Honey, Pearberry, and Unscented! Soothing Lavender Works Great for Bedtime!"

What I Love: I sampled the Oatmeal Milk & Honey lotion.  It's a subtle fragrance which is nice when you're just about to put your baby to bed.  You don't want to get something that's so strong that your baby won't be able to sleep.  The consistency seems really nice too.  Not too oily and rubs in very well.

What I Would Change:  I can't think of anything I would change about the lotion.  I would love to try some of the other scents though.  Lavender sounds so soothing and Pearberry is so yummy!

Scarlet's Honey Wash

"Made out of a Castile base, this body wash is incredibly gentle on baby skin, and is as close to a no tear babywash that an all natural baby wash can be! This low lather wash is 100% chemical free, non-irritating and works great on all skin types including dry, sensitive skin,or eczema. Comes in 4 scents- Soothing Lavender, Oatmeal Milk & Honey, Pearberry, and Unscented! Soothing Lavender Works Great for Bedtime!"

What I Love: The first time I washed Linc's hair with Scarlet's Honey Wash my husband couldn't stop saying how good Linc's hair smelled and how soft it was.  So funny because the Oatmeal Milk & Honey scent is so subtle, but it's just enough that it makes you want to say yum and go in for another sniff of sweet baby hair.  I also noticed that Linc's hair stays looking nice for longer than other shampoos.  Normally his hair gets oily looking after a day or two, but not with this one.  I try not to dry out his hair so I only wash it a couple times a week.  I can't wait to try some of the other scents.  Like the lotion I'd LOVE to try the Pearberry and Lavender.

What I Would Change: I'm a lather type of girl and I guess natural soaps do not lather.  This made it hard for me to feel confident when it came to washing Linc's body.  I felt I was using more wash than I should have, but I just wanted bubbles.  Because of this I'll probably just use the wash for Linc's hair.  I don't want to waste a whole bunch of his yummy wash trying to make bubbles when it's just not going to.   

In Conclusion ...

I'm a total fan of the Hiney Honey Cream and I will be getting it again, and again, and again.  Yep, it's that good.  I'll also probably get more of the Honey Wash for Linc's hair.  I just laugh every time my husband sniffs his head and smiles.  I can't take that simple pleasure away from him, or me for that matter.  I'm not sure if I'm sold on wipes cubes yet, but that's a personal preference for me.  The product is great as far as wipes cubes.  I'm just too lazy to prep them.  I'm on the fence about the lotion.  We'll see if I keep up my routine of putting lotion on Linc.  I don't usually do it, but if I do then I'll definitely get more of the lotion as well.  I'm in love with that Pearberry scent so I'm sure I'll test that one out next.  So what's the verdict?  Thumbs up for me.  I would recommend this product line to anyone and would definitely say that the Hiney Honey Cream is a must have!

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** Please note that while I aim to provide the most thorough and honest reviews possible, this review is based on my own preferences and experiences.  Each baby is different and each parent has different likes and dislikes.  What works for one may not work for another, so keep that in mind while doing your research.**

If you would like to purchase one of these products for your little one, then please visit the Scarlet's Naturals website.  You can also get the latest info by "Liking" Scarlet's Naturals Facebook.

**Just a heads up.  Scarlet's Naturals is sponsoring an awesome prize for the Fluffy Butts Cloth Diapering Giveaway Hop.  Check back here from June 4th - June 15th for your chance to win.**

**This product was given to me for the purpose of a review, but the review is comprised completely of my own opinions  and was not influenced by any other outside source.**