When it comes to finding healthy and safe products for our little ones, there is no greater priority. For this mama, beauty boss, and founder of Keller Works, Krystn Keller, finding options came with even greater urgency. After her son Elliot’s turbulent birth and severe rash at only three months old, Krystn was determined to find safe, all-natural eczema products to soothe his irritated skin.
After trying endless products and desperate for solutions, Krystn began making her own skincare products—and Keller Works was born.
A Safe and Natural Solution
Today there are thousands of products, soaps, creams, body butters, and oils. But how many of those are safe? And what of those thousands of products are good for sensitive skin?
Krystn shares the story of searching for options for her son Elliot’s eczema:
“His dermatologist suggested a mainstream soap that was unscented, saying it was the ‘best option’ for his skin. After this soap continually irritating him, I looked up the ingredients (as they tend to be cryptic on the labels themselves).
I was alarmed at all the irritants and ingredients linked to other conditions (such as cancer!). So, I went to the natural market and quickly realized that there was often little difference in the natural products and the mainstream ones.”
Not in the least deterred, Krystn didn’t give up on finding the solution for Elliot. After researching soaps, lotions, and oils, she started to make her own.
Shortly after experiencing Elliot’s total transformation, she launched Keller Works, a line of fully organic products for people of all ages and skin types—without harmful additives, chemicals, or fragrances.
This Mama’s ‘Why’
The most inspiring part of the Keller Works brand is the backstory. This mom took matters into her own hands (literally) when it came to her son’s health and happiness.
After her company launch, YouTube discovered her story in a local Mobile paper. The company was so inspired by her journey, that they wanted to give her a global platform to share her products. Here is her story:
Krystn joins other prominent figures on YouTube, like Josh Carroll (an army vet who became a physicist after learning trigonometry on the platform), and Chef May (Masterchef who learned his cooking secrets watching videos). She’s among the best, proving that dreams do change lives.
Her products now stock the shelves at Whole Foods Market and have been helping people (children and adults alike!) with both skin struggles and confidence.
Before & After
Nothing is more inspirational than looking through before and after pictures to see the real transformation. On the left is Krystn’s son, Elliot, when he was young and his eczema was at it’s worst. The right is a recent picture of him.
The All-Natural Eczema Products You Have to Try
A mother’s priority is to find the safest, healthiest, and most natural products for her children. Unfortunately, companies are not transparent about the additives and chemicals in their products.
That’s why Keller Works is so great—you know you’re getting a handmade (with love!) product, and you know exactly what the ingredients are.
Here are the four Keller Works best-sellers you have to try:
1. Elliot’s Oatmeal Soap
Ingredients: Organic and sustainable palm oil, organic coconut oil, organic refined sunflower oil, organic shea butter, rice bran oil, castor oil, and gluten-free organic oats.
Recommended Use: Use in baths with warm (not hot—to reduce irritation!) water.
2. Lavender Soap
Ingredients: Organic coconut oil, organic and sustainable palm oil, organic refined sugar oil, raw shea butter, rice bran oil, castor oil, mica coloring, and lavender essential oil.
Recommended Use: Use in baths with warm (not hot—to reduce irritation!) water.
3. Elliot’s Body Butter
Ingredients: Shea butter (raw or refined depending on preference in scent, color, and heating processes), organic coconut oil, organic jojoba oil, essential oils (lavender and peppermint) and organic arrowroot powder.
Recommended Use: Pat skin dry then apply Elliot’s Body Butter while skin is still damp. Allow skin to dry fully before dressing so oils don’t seep into clothing.
4. Elliot’s Eczema Care Set
This set includes Elliot’s Oatmeal Soap and Body Butter (above), plus Elliot’s Herbal Salve.
Soap Ingredients: Organic and sustainable palm oil, organic coconut oil, organic refined sunflower oil, organic shea butter, rice bran oil, castor oil, and gluten-free organic oats.
Body Butter Ingredients: Shea butter (raw or refined depending on preference in scent, color, and heating processes), organic coconut oil, organic jojoba oil, essential oils (lavender and peppermint) and organic arrowroot powder.
Salve Ingredients: Beeswax, organic grape seed oil, organic coconut oil, organic shea butter, zinc, and essential oils (lavender and peppermint).
Recommended Use: See above for Soap/Butter. For Salve, use on the most bothersome or painful eczema spots, especially where there are patches that are breaking/bleeding.
Invest in Your Skin & Health
Switching to all-natural products has been on the rise, especially for moms wanting to remove some of the harmful (and often secret!) additives, chemicals, and other toxic ingredients from the products they use on themselves and kids.
Whether your child has eczema or you’re just looking at organic brands, Keller Works is a line that invests in YOU and your health.
PS: Running behind on Mother’s Day gifts? Keller Works has the ‘Chillax Gift Set’ which includes cold-pressed lavender soap, Chillax Roll-On Essential Oil, Chillax Bath Salt, and Chillax Magnesium Oil. Check it out right here