HELP! I am developing a new skincare line - what SCENTS do you like, please???

Shelly I like lavender and it is good for dry skin and it is relaxing. I avoid lemon because it is not so good for dry skin even though I do like the scent of lemon in the house. In terms of scents though I love vanilla. I was pregnant too long ago to remember what I liked back then! But maybe geranium....

Hope this helps. Kaya

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vanilla vanilla vanilla vanilla vanilla. and did i mention...vanilla?

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Lavendar all the way. Also, cherry blossom, which incidentally always sells out at L'Occitane. So I'm not the only one who loves it.

Hey Shelly!

When not pregnant, I LOVE the smell of sweet pea. When pregnant, I hated the smell of everything! Heh. The only lotion I could stomach was cocoa butter for impending stretch marks. Other than that, all other scents made life miserable! It is SO hard to find unscented lotions that actually work!

For scents, I really like the faint smell of jasmine. For foot lotion (I loved this stuff when pregnant) mint is the best scent to go with as it is soothing to the muscles in the foot.

I particularly don't like lavender, as I'm not one to make myself feel even more tired than I am already ;-)

The only smell aversion I had when pregnant was seafood. I guess I was lucky :)

I really think nice soft girly scents would be appropriate, as let's face it, how many of us really feel girly/pretty after childbirth? Is your idea something like "Mommy and me" lotions and products?

I could hardly tolerate any scents when I was pregnant - at least for the first trimester. But something I did like, which I believe is good for nausea in general (and boy was I nauseous those first few months), was the scent of lemon - it's crisp and clean... I also think ginger and any kind of mint would be good for that stage if you're experiencing morning sickness. I personally am not big on floral smells in cosmetics - love lavendar and other essential oils, just not ON me :)

For babies and kids, I think scents that recall baking are great.. Makes them even more kissable! Vanilla, cinnamon, clove, almond - I still sometimes pour vanilla extract and cream in my 9-year-olds bath - he loves it!

On a side note, to me the most important thing in any cosmetic or scented product is that the scents come from quality essential oils... synthetic fragrances just don't do the trick.

Hi! We've been here! Good for you! As for scents, be sure to include those that aren't going to be toxic (for moms to be)...even natural scents/essential oils can cause uterus contractions!!! Usually mild scents work best including a little Citrus (which also soothes sick tummies), and Vanilla (YES AMY!). Mint scents are also pleasant ;) I wish you the best and am excited about your new line!

Hi Shelly, when I was pregnant I love vanilla, lavender and peach mmmm. I hated BO and anything sour. I have a two year old son and right now I use "Grins & Giggles baby was" Oatmeal is my favor by Gerber. I also love "Mustela" I really don't know what they use but I love the smell. I hope these info helps. Let us know on the progress of your business. Good Luck!

I just did a little research on the health benefits of jasmine and this is what I have found:

Botanical Classification Family Oleaceae

Genus and specie Jasminum grandiflorum

Other names Royal jasmine, Spanish or Catalonian jasmine as well as jati.

Description of the herb jasmine Jasmine is a woody, perennial climber, which reaches up to 15 meters in height. The stems and leaves are green and the plant bears pinnate leaves and sweet-smelling flowers that are borne in clusters in summer, followed by black berries. It is J. grandiflorum that is mostly used in herbal remedies, while J. officinale is mostly used in aromatherapy.

Parts used The flowers and oil are used in perfumes and essential oils, as well as food flavorings.

Properties Jasmine is an astringent, anti bacterial, anti viral, cooling and bitter herb. It stimulates the uterus, calms nerves and is reportedly an aphrodisiac for women.

It is also used as an alternative for cancers, as well as viral and bacterial infections. J. officinale is used in perfumes, as well as flavoring for maraschino cherries.

Therapeutic uses Internal use It is mostly used in Ayurvedic medicine for infections with high fever, conjunctivitis, sunstroke, dermatitis, as well as cancer of the bones, lymphatic nodes and breast cancer. External use Jasmine is used for mouth ulcers, and the fresh juice is applied to corns. Aromatherapy and essential oil use This is useful for severe depression and especially for postnatal depression. It is useful during childbirth since it relieves pain and strengthens contractions and is also a hormonal balancer. On the skin it is used with great effect to treat dry, stressed and sensitive skins and also helps to increase elasticity. It has anti-depressant, antiseptic, anti-spasmodic, aphrodisiac, emmenagogue, emollient, galactagogue, sedative and uterine properties.

Safety precautions and warnings Although well tolerated, this heavy scented essential oil should be used sparingly, and specially so during pregnancy.

It may also dull the mind when trying to concentrate.

(link to where information was found: http://www.ageless.co.za/herb-jasmine.htm)

So it seems as this may have some marketability for those during delivery and after, but not good for use while actually pregnant.

You may want to google some homeopathic remedies for various ailments of pregnant and postpartum women and incorporate those scents and/or nutrients (and minerals) in your products. This would provide numerous marketing advantages as it would help to cure ailments and they would be organic. For infants, you may want to look for organic rememdies that help to treat cradle cap, colic, etc.

I'm a wanna-be marketing dynamo so I apologize if a lot of this is mindless rambling (which I tend to do frequently) :)

I love the scent of coconut milk and lime. The essential oil of lime and the pure vegetal lipids of coconut refresh and moisterize my skin. It also smells heavenly. I also enjoy cherry almond. When pregnant, I could not tolerate anything too strong, and florals were out of the question. I think vanilla and powder scents are always a safe bet. Congrats on this new line! I look forward to trying it!

Apple/Cinnamon, but not too strong. I think it's a neutral aroma since it works well for grown women, but will also work for baby. Just a thought!

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I use a perfume that is a combination of blackberry and musk.

When I was pregnant I could not tolerate almost any smells in my first trimester. That made it awfully difficult to not only be in an elevator with others, but I worked at Starbucks corportate headquarters and the smell from the roasting plant had me heaving......

As a seller of scented candles for many years-most of my clients like an orange/vanilla mix. They also gravitated to clean white smells and green smells. Its classic and always popular. Lillies are my favorite-stargazer lilly and casablanca lilly is the ultimate in luxury!!

I have found the best testors are children ages 7 to 15. You will get the best feedback you have ever had in your life!! As far as Jasmine goes, it's not something I would recommend using during pregnancy in the essential oil form!! However, It's VERY well liked in personal care products!
Kelly

I has been a while since I was pregnant, but I remember loving anything that had the smell of fresh berries and citrus. Good luck and keep us posted on what you decide. Veronica

I worked in the industry for years and can tell you there was a true mix of scents amongst our best sellers. I personally love the fresh scents.... things like green tea, aloe, cucumber, etc. I find they stay true to their fragrance all day and don't get perfumy like some florals can be.

I also love citrus.... orange, lime, grapefruit, lemon.... yummy! I suggest offering some sort of pick-me-up fragrances for morning time to get the body energized. It seems most people know about lavender to relax... also, eucalyptus is very soothing to tired, stressed muscles after a long day.

Best of luck to you!

Lisa