Q. The problem:
Stretch marks
A. The green solution:
Dermochlorella
The best thing you can do is get yourself an anti stretch mark product. Your body will change when you are pregnant– FACT. Even if you do or don’t balloon, your skin is being stretched. Stretch marks appear when the elastic fibres of the dermis tear – ouch.
This is when you need to make friends with Dermochlorella. For the scientists among us Dermochlorella is an extract of a green microalgae Chlorella vulgaris, rich in peptides and amino acids. It is a good one so look out for it in your anti stretch mark products as it is the ingredient that will help with both skin elasticity and decrease the colour of stretchmarks
Q. The problem:
Chemicals
A. The green solution:
Go natural
Understanding your ingredients is a good start to help you on this journey, so picking up a product and reading the ingredients and knowing they are 98%, 99% and 100% natural means you will be confident to use them.
Don’t be sucked in by “marketing speak” – read the ingredients listing and definitely opt for no parabens, no SLS, no nasties, no artificial colourants or preservatives. However many women do have their hair dyed during pregnancy, so do what feels right for you.
When it comes to makeup we love the brand Ilia – packed with certified organic bio active botanicals – not only is it packed full of goodness the colours and choices are beautiful.
Q. The problem:
Acne
a. The green solution:
Healthy diet and exercise
It is the change in hormones which allows acne to flare up at this time. This is hard to control when you consider what your body is going through. Our advice is to keep any treatments or products as natural as possible as this is just a phase, it will pass and you will return to your original glowing complexion soon enough.
And walk – keeping fit during pregnancy is essential – but not in the form of a gym or class – walking daily in the fresh air helps not only clear your lungs and your head but there is nothing better than feeling the fresh (often biting) air on your skin at this time of year.
Q. The problem:
Fatigue
A. The green solution:
Have a bath!
Baths are essential – they are the only time we certainly feel light and ache free – use your common sense with regards temperature – have it at a pleasingly hot temperature but not something that is going to make you feel light headed. And it goes without saying that our Indulgence Bath Oil is an essential at bath time. With no chemical dispersant in it it clings to your body and moisturises at the same time – there is a reason it is one of our bestsellers and acts as a great body oil as well.
Q. The problem:
Nourishing your body
A. The green solution:
Take the right natural supplements
A pre natal and post natal supplement is important as the baby takes so much of the goodness you put in your body – often leaving very little for you. We love water-based digestive formulation Symprove, which helps support digestive health and a nice natural pre-natal multi-vitamin like Terra Nova
and lastly…
Give in to your pregnancy whole-heartedly. It is for such a short time and it is magical. Enjoy this time, sit back, reward yourself and let the professionals do the thinking for you. Eat well, exercise gently and just enjoy it.
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