3. BIO OIL This product is really helpful not only for stretch marks but also other skin problems like scars, acne, burns, insect bites and uneven skin tone. The main ingredients in this product is the purCellin oil in combination with chamomile oil, lavender oil, rosemary oil and Vitamin E amidst other ingredients. Bio oil helps to keep the skin hydrated, relieves itching and boost skin elasticity. I particularly like the fact that it is safe to use for pregnant women and can be used all over the body. The manufacturers of bio oil recommends that it can be used from the second trimester twice a day till the end of pregnancy term. Pregnancy as we all know takes a great toll on the body, especially on the skin and hair. If there is one thing any pregnant woman dreads its the STRETCH MARKS! Pregnancy is the time when hormones are raging in your system, when the water volume increases, and the blood vessels multiplied in order to accommodate the growing foetus. All these changes increase the body weight and bring about stretching of the dermis in the stomach, buttocks, thighs, boobs and the upper arm. In other words, stretch marks appear on pregnant women as a result of sudden weight gain. It is important to know that for some women, genetic predisposition increase chances of stretch marks occurrence and some go unscathed. There are different remedies for stretch marks. we have the natural product and chemical-based products. however, I wont recommend chemical-based product for a pregnant woman. This is because it may cause certain birth defect in the growing foetus. Reason being that, This product is absorbed into the body. In this post i will focus mainly on natural products that can be used to prevent or reduce stretch marks. 1. OIL OIL OIL Oils like coconut oil, olive oil and almond oil are basically the best remedy for stretch marks. This is because coconut oil is rich in antioxidant and vitamins that helps with cellular repair. Almond oil on the other hand is rich with vitamin E which is good for skin elasticity. In addition, Olive oil is packed with omega fatty acid that brings moisture to the skin. The combination of these three oils gives a rich blend of moisturizing oil. Massaging a generous amount into the skin for like 10-15 minutes, 2-3 times a day makes it more effective. Especially, the breast area, upper arm and thighs. For the stomach, i wont recommend massaging just a continuous circular rubbing will do. This is one skin routine I took serious when i was pregnant. In fact, I didn't use any cream or body lotions, it was the combination of these oils i used from my head to toe. I literarily was always bathing myself with it. It really helped keep my skin supple (i have a dry skin) and moisturized. Let me be honest, I won't pretend as if I never had one single stretch mark on my stomach, but my marks are almost invisible. Thanks to this natural oils. 2. BODY BUTTERS Body butters are nutrients packed cream that helps to keep the skin supple and hydrated. They are thicker and when whipped, creamier than lotions and oils. There are various types of body butters but i will recommend two for any Preggos: SHEA BUTTER and COCOA BUTTER. Shea butter is a very versatile beauty product, not only does it helps prevent stretch marks, it also reduces joint and muscle pain in arthritis and rheumatism, protect the skin from UV radiation, repairs blemished skin, restores damaged hair and many other numerous uses.It contains 5 different types of fatty acids, it is considerably rich in vitamin A, E, and F. Also, for a better result it can be applied 2-3 times daily. If you have a dry skin like mine, Shea butter is one cream you dont want to underrate. Raw cocoa butter comes highly recommended from me to you. Palmers cocoa butter is a very good brand you can try out. This body butters are gotten from the cocoa beans through some kind of extraction process. They are rich in polyphenols that help skin elasticity and increase collagen production. Also, it contains important vitamins like vitamin E, C, A, B1, B2, and B3 that heals and produce new skin cells. Applying a reasonable amount 2-3 times everyday is just fine! 3. BIO OIL This product is really helpful not only for stretch marks but also other skin problems like scars, acne, burns, insect bites and uneven skin tone. The main ingredients in this product is the purCellin oil in combination with chamomile oil, lavender oil, rosemary oil and Vitamin E amidst other ingredients. Bio oil helps to keep the skin hydrated, relieves itching and boost skin elasticity. I particularly like the fact that it is safe to use for pregnant women and can be used all over the body. The manufacturers of bio oil recommends that it can be used from the second trimester twice a day till the end of pregnancy term.
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One of the things I enjoyed during my pregnancy journey was packing my hospital bag. It was one activity I did not get over till my DD. I kept packing and unpacking over and over again especially my babys clothings, just out of sheer joy and excitement. I got my hospital bag ready when I was about 35 weeks gone or thereabout. I think I packed more than necessary because i ended up bringing a lot of stuffs back without touching them, so in this post I will concentrate on the essentials. The first thing I packed in my bag was the PAPER WORKS, my medical records and that of my little one. Now if you are not residing in your birth country you also want to include your international passports, and other necessary documents for your baby's birth certificate. The next things I tossed into my bag was my TOILETRIES-bathing lotion, bathing sponge, floss, toothpaste, toothbrush, cotton wool, towels (both face and body),bio oil, hand sanitizers and my lip balm(cant do without it). Basically, take the things you use on a daily basis for your personal cleaning. In my hospital bag I had another small bag I put my BABY THINGS into. It included 3 pcs of socks, 3 pcs of mittens, a boot, 3 onesies, 2 pacifiers, 3 pajamas, some new born diapers, baby wipes, a hat/head warmer, a going home outfit, a swaddle cloth, a blanket, baby towel, a special outfit for the newborn pictures. Unfortunately, all this clothing I couldn't use for the baby because the hospital provided clothing throughout our stay, which was just a night (I had my baby in the evening and was discharged the next day). Only the going home outfit, swaddle cloth, head warmer, diapers, socks and mittens proved useful at the hospital. however, situations may differ. Lastly, in my bag I had MY CLOTHING and OTHER PERSONAL RANDOM STUFFS I felt I might need. My clothing included 2 maternity gowns, socks and sweater(it is very very important because you dont wanna catch cold), a go home outfit, disposable maternity pants, a pair of tights, nursing bra, breast pads, maternity pads, postpartum belly wrap (it is very important to start the snap back process as early as possible), a slippers, a novel (i am a novel addict), your phone and charger, laptop and charger, your earpiece and lastly a hot water flask. what else do you think should be in an hospital bag? leave your comment in the comment section. Photo Credits: Google Images |
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