The only 2 products that helped my kids with rashy, sensitive skin

You know that moment when you undress your little one and spot another angry red patch? Been there, too many times.

Both my kids have sensitive skin, and winter is the worst.

Dry, rashy, itchy, scratching in their sleep. I spent way too many nights Googling "best cream for kids sensitive skin" and way too much money on tubs that ended up in the back of the bathroom cupboard.

Then I found two products that actually worked. Here's what happened.

UPDATE - Melvory has given me a 15% off discount code for readers: NATH15. I bought and used these products for five and a half years before they ever got in touch. Like every post, I only share what I actually use, never sponsored fluff.

Where we started

From birth, both my kids would break out in rashes and dry patches regularly. This one (above) turned up on my youngest's leg and cheeks, and hung around for weeks. I even wondered at times whether we were dealing with eczema or just very sensitive skin. It's been a mission to find something that works. Big brands, small brands, Gaia, MooGoo, Childs Farm… none of them worked. I felt like I'd tried them all! 

Then on another one of my late-night Googling sessions, I came across Melvory. I was honestly sceptical at first. Another "natural" brand promising the world? But it was made by a pharmacist who's also a mum, and she'd created it for her own kids' itchy skin. So I thought I'd give it a go.

Hemp Seed Butter: our hero product

This is the hero. It's thick, rich, and smells like melted chocolate (from the raw cocoa butter). My kids actually ask for it, which is a miracle in itself.

It's all natural, preservative free and fragrance free, which is exactly what you want when skin is already cranky. 

You only need a tiny amount, and within a few days, our rashes started fading. A lot of mums also swear it helped their kids' eczema. Get the Melvory Hemp Seed Butter here.

Oatmeal Wash: our bath time swap

This replaced our regular body wash and shampoo for the kids. It's gentle, tear-free, and made with oatmeal, calendula and chamomile.

No more red, tight skin after the bath, and no more tears when washing their hair.

Pro tip: Buy the refill once you know it works for you. It's cheaper than buying a new bottle every time. Get the Melvory Oatmeal Wash here.

What's the catch?

They're not the cheapest option on the market. But a little goes a long way, so one tub lasts much longer than you'd expect. Also, as always with skincare, everyone's skin reacts differently. So patch test first.

UPDATE - Melvory reached out and offered my readers a discount code for 15% off. Simply use code: NATH15 at checkout.

Plot twist: now I'm hooked too

I came for the kids and somehow ended up using half the range myself. I now use Melvory for my own skincare and even makeup! I love their Bakuchiol Aloe Advanced face cream, Vitamin C Hyperboost serum, and for makeup, the Tinted BB cream and Mineral Powder foundation.

Like my kids, I have sensitive skin and I'm fussy about what's in the bottle. So it's been great to find products that don't cause rashes or breakouts.

My honest verdict

If you're stuck buying cream after cream for your little one's sensitive skin, I get it. I lost count of how many tubs I tried before I actually found something that worked for us.

If you're in the same boat, Melvory is definitely one I'd put on your list to try.

They've made things so much simpler for us: one wash, one butter, and no more half-used tubs taking over the bathroom cupboard.

And if you want to try it, don't forget code NATH15 for 15% off.

What finally worked for your little one? Let me know in the comments below.