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Effective Pregnancy Body Care Essentials

When I found out I was pregnant it became more important to me to find good quality products to use on my body that were made with natural ingredients. I wanted to give myself the best chance of being able to spring back to shape (I know in reality it will never be quite the same) whilst also thinking about what my body would be absorbing and could potentially be entering my blood stream and my growing baby’s. Below are the products I have loved using and would absolutely recommend whether you’re pregnant, or not.

Elemis Dry Body Brush | Susanne Kaufmann Stretch Mark Oil* | Immunocologie Body Serum* | ARKET Rectangular Serving Plate

DRY BODY BRUSH

As I noticed my body really begin to change shape in my second trimester I decided to make dry body brushing a daily ritual. I’ve had my Elemis Dry Body Brush for years, and used it on and off, but over the last few months I’ve managed to make it a permanent part of my morning routine. Dry body brushing stimulates the lymphatic system, the system responsible for moving waste around the body. It’s also a brilliant way to boost your circulation in general, get rid of dead skin cells and encourage the production of new ones.

Cellulite and varicose veins are common side effects of pregnancy, dry body brushing is one way I’ve tried to help reduce the chances of getting either. Remember to always brush towards your heart, using long, firm strokes.

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SUSANNE KAUFMANN STRETCH MARK OIL

Susanne Kaufmann Stretch Mark Oil is a medium-weight oil that contains almond, wheat germ and jojoba oils, along with arnica flower extract. The almond oil smoothes the skin, whilst the wheat germ oil (which is high in vitamin E) and jojoba oil moisturise and help improve the elasticity of the skin. The arnica flower extract helps reduce water retention, another side effect of pregnancy.

I started using this oil pretty early on in my pregnancy, as I wanted to give myself the best chance of avoiding any new stretch marks. Genetics pay a huge part in whether or not we get them but I wasn’t taking any risks.

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IMMUNOCOLOGIE BODY SERUM

The Immunocologie Body Serum is a light-weight dry oil that comes in an easy-to-use spray. It’s made with sunflower seed, desert date seed and rosemary leaf oils. Sunflower seed oil contains omegas 3, 6 and 9 which help improve moisture levels in the skin as well as helping it to retain moisture which leads to improved elasticity. Desert date seed oil is deeply nourishing and penetrates the skin quickly so it’s not left feeling greasy. Rosemary leaf oil is rich in vitamins and minerals which lift and firm skin.

I’ve not just grown a bump over the last 9 months but gotten a little larger all over. Mainly this is due to the increased levels of estrogen in my body, so pretty unavoidable. Thankfully one of my friends warned me in advance and told me to regularly moisturise the whole of my body. This body serum was my favourite to use all over as it’s not heavy (great, given the heat this summer) and doesn’t leave the skin feeling greasy.

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Apivita Fig Body Care

APIVITA Refreshing Fig Shower Gel with Essential Oils* | APIVITA Refreshing Fig Moisturizing Body Milk*

APIVITA is a lovely Greek beauty brand, they create clean products that harness naturally-derived active ingredients, Greek plant extracts, nutritionally high-value beehive products and organic essential oils. They do not use silicones, parabens, mineral oil, propylene glycol, polycyclic musks, nitromusks, phthalates, or other ingredients that have been associated with adverse health or environmental effects.

The brand was started back in 1979 by two pharmacists, Nikos and Niki Koutsianas. It was the first natural cosmetics company in Greece. Their passion for the bio-diversity of Greek nature, bee products and the holistic approach of Hippocrates have guided them in creating natural, effective, holistic products. APIVITA have now developed and established over 300 products for the face, body and hair. Their ethos has always been about being sustainable. They set themselves environmental targets as well as financial ones.

I’ve been using APIVITA’s Refreshing Fig Shower Gel with Essential Oils and Moisturizing Body Milk which both use at least 90% natural ingredients. I’m even more aware of what I put on my body since being pregnant as your skin absorbs the products you put on it and everything in them, especially moisturisers that you leave on the skin. The Refreshing Fig scent smells good enough to eat, it genuinely smells like freshly cut figs and sends me back to summer holidays on Greek islands. The shower gel is mild and non-stripping and the body milk is rich and nourishing. Give the body milk a few minutes to be absorbed before you get dressed.

Body Basics From Guinot

Douche Mirific Nourishing Flower Oil Shower Gel* | Baume NutriLogic Nourishing Body Balm*

I need to accept that winter is on its way, although I’m still in denial when it comes to getting dressed; as I write this, I’m wearing a pair of shorts and a sweatshirt. When it comes to beauty I think I’m ahead of the game though; I’ve been using some very nourishing products on my face and body in preparation for the shock winter weather and central heating will throw at it.

These two products from Guinot will nourish the body from the outside. They also happen to be two of their best-sellers. The Douche Mirific Nourishing Flower Oil Shower Gel* uses passion flower oil to keep the skin moisturised whilst you cleanse. It helps prevent the skin from being stripped of its natural oils and also to remain balanced. It has a light pleasant fragrance, feminine but not too overpowering. The Baume NutriLogic Nourishing Body Balm* is a thick creamy balm that leaves the skin feeling velvety soft and is still noticeable in the evening but not in a greasy way, my skin just feels well moisturised. Hopefully these two will stop me from turning into a scaly, flaky mess come the cold and the rain (yes, I’m still in denial).

Both products are available in Guinot salons, click here to find your nearest salon.

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