What age group is Stuff for Sprouts meant for?
Stuff for Sprouts was developed specifically for kids who are 2-10 or so. Kids who are old enough to have an opinion about what you put on them and won't stand for any yuckiness. BUT Stuff for Sprouts is great for anyone with skin or lips (I am guessing that is YOU!) There is no age limit to smooth healthy skin or fun!
I don't have any kids. I guess I can't use Stuff for Sprouts.
Don't be silly (well, go ahead if you want to, but don't let it keep you away!) If you are dry and itchy, or chapped and flaky and like things that feel good on your skin, have wonderful ingredients and smell great, you don't need a kid as an excuse to use our Stuff!
What do you mean "kids shouldn't crunch"?
Well, a crunchy kid is all dried out and itchy. Chapped lips and flaky kneecaps are no way to go through childhood. Especially when there is Stuff for Sprouts to make the crunchies go away!
What do you mean, "Nothing Gross, Nothing Weird"?
As I was going through the possible ingredients to use in Stuff for Sprouts there were lots of things that I read about that sounded, well, weird. Or gross. Things that come from animals seem sort of gross to rub on your kid (or yourself) so lard-y things and lanolin-y things fall in that gross category. Most of the long-named chemically things are too weird for me. And luckily it turns out that if you leave out all that weird-ness and gross-ness you end up with great skin care products! Stuff for Sprouts is sort of like what you would make if you had the time and inclination - but most people don't - so we did it for you!
I read that I shouldn't use anything with fragrance on my kids, is that true?
Surely if your child has skin that is reactive to fragrance (some super sensitive skinned types are), steer clear of using them.
However, recent recommendations to avoid fragranced products have been based on concerns about exposing kids to chemicals that are in some fragrances, called "phthalates". Lucky for you, all of our fragrances are phthalate-free. So your kids can smell good, and you can feel good about it!
But why would you go and put an evil preservative into this wonderful stuff?
Because mold is seriously gross.
When I first envisioned the products I would make, I thought they would surely be preservative-free. All-natural has such a nice ring to it.
And then I found out that anything preservative-free can't have water in it. And without water, it can't be lotion, or cream. A preservative-free formula containing water would have to be kept sterile and refrigerated (brrrrr...) and still would only last a few days before it started to grow fur and talk. So I re-thought the whole preservative thing.
Our preservatives are included at a very low level (< 2%) compared to mainstream brands which have much higher levels (I have heard that they can have up to 50% preservatives - but I don't have a valid source for that, so it could be an urban myth). We have chosen gentle, paraben-free preservatives at levels recommended by a professional lab.
Is Stuff for Sprouts organic?
No. We are focused on natural ingredients, but at this point, many of the ingredients that we use are not available as organics. And honestly, a lot of things labeled as "organic" skin care have only one or two organic ingredients.
Is Stuff for Sprout hypoallergenic?
Anyone with allergies should always read ingredient labels carefully. Our formulas are free of many common allergens. Stuff for Sprouts does not contain any nut oils or butters, no soy, no animal ingredients, and no artificial colors. But if you have allergies, you should read labels carefully, including ours.
Is the packaging of Stuff for Sprouts recyclable?
Yes, it is. The tubes are recylable as type "2" plastic. The labels are made of a material called "Earthfirst" which is biodegradable.
MMMM...some of this "stuff" smells so delicious. Is it edible?
Sorry, nope. All Stuff for Sprouts products are only for external use (see the small print at the bottom of the page). Please be careful with the yummy-smelling stuff with little kids. A parent or other caregiver should retain control of the products until they are sure the kids are clear on the fact that even the yummiest smelling lip balm isn't a snack. It is generally best for a grown-up person to apply these products to the littlest Sprouts. When they are five-ish they can probably be trusted to carry and apply their own Stuff. But you know your own kid best.
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