Happy Valentine’s Day!

Today is a day to celebrate love, beauty and motherhood. And what better way than to tell you about our amazing face cream for mommies. 

Bionée offers the perfect skin care products to pamper hard working mommies. On this special day we want to highlight our Revitalizing Face Cream which helps stimulate the skin to reverse the appearance of aging and helps to reduce signs of aging with its powerful natural ingredients. This cream contains an ingredient called Acerola which comes from Brazil and is made to make a woman’s face feel and look refreshed, awaken and beautiful.  Take a look at our video that talks about the benefits of using the Revitalizing Face Cream.

http://www.bionee.com/pregnancy-revitalizing-face-cream.html

Are you getting ready to go to a Valentine’s Day party or a baby shower or just looking for a hostess gift? Bionée offers great gift sets for maternity, baby and for mommies. Each gift set includes the best of our natural and pure organic skin care products. Take a look at the link below for more information to our gift sets.

http://www.bionee.com/gift-sets.html

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Bionée has chosen the Ecocert certification for the products. Why is that? Let us tell you.

As we become more aware of what we eat and what ingredients we put on our skin, more and more products are becoming organic.  The skin care industry is getting bigger and bigger each day and the truth is that various toxic ingredients are available in lots of the mass skin care products. Also there many skin care products claiming to be natural and pure however include synthetic ingredients, toxins and chemical additives that can cause sensitivity to your skin. Thus, many organic products are looking into receiving certifications to show consumers they are truly organic and natural products.

Currently, our Bionée skin care products are certified by ECOCERT®, an internationally recognized organic certification that guarantees the genuine practice of environmental respect throughout the formulation and manufacturing of the product. ECOCERT® certification is only given to a company after a long procedure. It demands from the company the most serious and respectful attitude towards the consumers, the products, and the environment. It is a true commitment to safety and highest quality standards. Examples of ECOCERT® certified products include L’Occitane, The Body Shop and some of Kiehls’ products. Below is a quick summary of the process.

We believe that the certification gives our customers a guarantee of the natural quality and purity of the product.

To certify a product ECOCERT® needs to review:

•    Raw materials (TDS, SDS, certificates, attestations and questionnaire)

•    Used formulation processes

•    Minimum % of ingredients of natural and organic origin

•    Attestation of the suppliers for all used raw materials   

•    Packaging (only environmentally friendly materials)

•    Labeling

 What is forbidden:

•    Synthetic perfumes and dies

•    Silicones, glycols

•    Carbomers

•    Parabens

•    Phenoxyethanol

•    Quaternary Ammonium

•    Products derived from synthetic fatty alcohols or acids

Sometimes parents feel they are not able to fit fitness into their busy schedules but it’s important for both parents and children to stay active and healthy. Even though you don't have time to hit the gym or run outside, there are some fun activities you can do while bonding with your little one. Below are some activities parents and children can do together to keep active.

- Outdoor fun regardless of the weather: Even if its raining, snowing or if its just a beautiful winter day there are always great walks, snow fights or rain puddles to jump into to keep everyone active.

- Simple obstacle courses: Using tunnels, hula hoops, ladders or simple hops/jumps will do.

- Dancing: Put on your toddler’s favorite Dora The Explorer song and rock it out with your little one.

What was your favorite activity? Share with us your stories!

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Some of the fondest memories new parents have are massaging their little one. As a new parent, massaging your newborn is a great way to connect with your baby. It is a special bond a parent feels when they are able to pamper their baby.  

Massages have great benefits for both babies and parents. Benefits for babies include providing relief from any tummy problems and pain of teething, boost muscle development and calm any stress or tensions the baby might feel. For parents it’s a great way to come home from a busy day at the office and switch to mommy/daddy mode and reconnect with your baby.

Experts say massages are particularly beneficial for premature infants, children with asthma, diabetes and skin issues. Additionally, it helps mothers going through post-natal depression to connect with their baby. Some studies also show that babies who have been giving massages grow up to be very compassionate and kind children. 

Below are some easy things to keep in mind before getting started from Dr. Elaine Fogel Schneider’s book “Massaging Your Baby.”

S = Stay encouraged.  Don’t let a bad experience get you down.

T = Take the time you have and use the time wisely.

A = Adjust and be flexible.  You may not be able to massage baby at the same time every day.

R = Recognize and follow your baby’s cues.

T = Talk to your baby as you massage him.

Bionée's Body Caress Cream is a great product to help massage your baby.

Happy Massaging!

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At Bionée we are embracing the arrival of our new baby boy ! With two little boys it is important to make sure they get the best basis to build a healthy relationship without jalousies and anger. Remember is you miss this part you will suffer later J

During our research about rivalities between siblings, we discovered the existence of « selfish gene ». The gene AVPR1A regulates a hormone associated with social behaviors, including affiliation and altruism. While genetics may play a part in people's willingness to share, environmental influences from home, school and the world at large may play a larger role, social scientists say. That can be useful for parents since even children too young to talk seem able to absorb and imitate acts of empathy and generosity.