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Winter Skin During Pregnancy & Postpartum: Why Your Skin Feels So Dry (and What Actually Helps)
Winter Skin During Pregnancy & Postpartum: Why Your Skin Feels So Dry (and What Actually Helps)
Cold weather, heaters and hot showers can leave pregnancy and postpartum skin dry, tight and itchy. Learn how to support your skin barrier this winter. Read more...
Pregnancy safe skincare products for mums in Australia
What Ingredients Should You Avoid During Pregnancy?
Wondering what skincare ingredients to avoid during pregnancy? This simple guide explains which ingredients many mums choose to pause, what to look for instead, and how to build a pregnancy... Read more...
The Ultimate Guide to Borage Seed Oil for Baby Skin
The Ultimate Guide to Borage Seed Oil for Baby Skin
Hey there, mumma! If you're on a quest to find the perfect skincare solution for your baby, you're in the right place. As new and expectant mums, we're always looking... Read more...
Our Top Five Ingredients for Baby Skin
Our Top Five Ingredients for Baby Skin
Ever wondered what makes our baby skincare products so special? Today, we're diving into the heart of Mamave's formulations to uncover the top five natural ingredients that keep your bub's... Read more...
The Benefits of Calendula Extract for Baby Skin
The Benefits of Calendula Extract for Baby Skin
Calendula extract is a little-known secret for your bub's skin. Derived from the resilient marigold flower, calendula boasts incredible benefits that every mum should know about. Curious to learn why... Read more...
Ten Top Tips for Preventing Stretch Marks During Pregnancy
Ten Top Tips for Preventing Stretch Marks During Pregnancy
While your body is doing some serious work in creating your little one, it's not uncommon for stretch marks to make an appearance. But how can you help prevent them?  We're... Read more...
pregnant woman holding mumma's oil in front of her belly
Why Use a Massage Oil During Pregnancy?
Pregnancy brings a lot of changes in your body, not just a growing bump, but it can cause all types of little aches and pains as your bump and bub... Read more...
The Benefits of Zinc Oxide Barrier Cream
The Benefits of Zinc Oxide Barrier Cream
What is a barrier cream? A barrier cream is applied to the skin to prevent irritants reaching the skin, forming a protective layer.  Irritants can be anything from environmental influences... Read more...
bubba's moisturiser and bubba's barrier cream on a towel with baby wipes
What is Gamma Linolenic Acid (GLA) and it's Benefits?
What is Gamma Linolenic Acid (GLA)? Gamma Linolenic Acid or GLA is a substance found in a variety of oils (such as borage seed oil, blackcurrant seed oil and evening primrose... Read more...
Baby, skincare being rubbed in by adult
The Importance of pH in Baby Skincare
pH is a scale that measures how acidic or basic something is.  But why do we need to consider it for skincare, and how is it different in baby products... Read more...
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
What is Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate?
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2 is an emollient widely used in the skincare/cosmetics industry as a vegan alternative to lanolin.  It has incredible barrier forming properties enabling a high resistance to moisture! Read more...
bubba's massage oil on the side of bath
Traditional Baby Oil vs Plant-Based Baby Oil: What’s the Difference?
Traditional baby oil typically contains only 2 ingredients, but plant based baby oil ingredients?...the possibilities are endless.  What are the benefits of a mineral based baby oil versus a plant... Read more...