I met Erin at the Total Beauty Summit…I know, how many fabulous people did I meet there? A lot. But Erin, and the company she works for, really stood out amongst the crowd. You see, Erin works for this AMAZING company called Belli. Belli is dedicated to specialty skin care focused on making sure that mom, baby, and unborn baby are safe and healthy.

How, you ask? Well, Belli products are specifically designed for expecting and new mothers. It is geared to help aid them in a time of uncertainty, when their bodies are changing and they are experiencing unique skin care issues — a time when their concern for safety is heightened. The brand supports the expectant mother and provides her with choices in skin care, for both herself and baby.

Belli specialty skin care comes in three lines:

• Belli Pregnancy is a line that has set a higher standard for prenatal safety, as the only skin care in the world that is teratology screened (which means they have excluded ingredients linked to birth defects or other problems with pregnancy).

• Belli Motherhood is LACT-MED screened to avoid ingredients associated with harmful effects during breastfeeding.

• Belli Baby is screened for xenoestrogens — chemicals which can act like hormones that interfere with normal development of the reproductive system.

Now, since I’m not a new mother (my son is 5), or with child, I was hesitant to try out the Belli products. However, since Erin gushed about how wonderful the line was for her (like me, she isn’t a new mom or expecting), I had to give them a try. However, I did pass a few products on to my co-worker Jana, who just give birth to baby Logan born June 14.

I tried the Moisturizing Hand Sanitizer, the Anti-Chloasma Facial Sunscreen with SPF 25, and the All Day Moisturizer. I have to tell you, I love this line! The hand sanitizer is non-drying. It keeps the germs away and does not leave my hands feeling tight or dehydrated.

The All Day Moisturizer is fabulous! It has a soft lemony-chamomile scent and it left my skin feeling hydrated and smooth. The lotion is meant to help expecting mothers relax and soothe dry, itchy skin. With the essential oil of lemon, it is known for its uplifting qualities and aroma-therapeutic ability to calm upset stomachs.

The Anti-Chloasma Facial Sunscreen with SPF-25 is great as well. It is a tad tinted to help cover splotchy skin that is common during pregnancy, but it acted almost like a foundation for me!

Be sure to check back for Belli part 2- when the new mom puts it to the test. I’m looking forward to hearing back from Jana about how she did with the Eye Brightening Cream and Surgical Scar Reducer.

All I can say is that Belli is a fantastic company with a great focus. With all the harmful stuff out there, it is nice to know there are people who care and are trying to make this world better. I highly recommend checking out Belli (and their blog- by Erin). Stop by to say hello to her, and tell her that Denice at Beauty Chat sent you!