We deal with our share of beauty woes during pregnancy but the biggest has to be unsightly stretch marks. Stretch marks, while seen as a badge of honor for some women as they enter motherhood, is a plague for others. While pregnancy is a delicate time as anything you put on your skin can be absorbed into your blood and to your baby, here are a few safe options for expecting mothers when dealing with the biggest of pregnancy woes.


 

 

Oil and Butter Blend

Mambino Organics was founded in 2006 in part by herbalist, aesthetician and mom of twins, Maki Maodus. Mambino was one of the first few companies to introduce to the U.S. market a line of holistic and 100% natural and organic products for pregnant women. Their #1 selling product is their Oh Baby! belly butter. This butter is a rich blend of nourishing botanicals. It softens the appearance of old and prevents new stretch marks so new moms can and should continue use after childbirth.  The refreshing scent is due to pure organic lavender and red mandarin. Restoring elasticity, firmness and hydration, this all organic body butter soothes irritating dry, itchy skin that leads to stretch marks. 

Mambino Oh Baby! belly butter and their entire line can be found at Mambino Organics. 

 

Essential Oils

Hydra Oil is a specially formulated blend of essential oils to help diminish the appearance of scars and other skin discolorations such as spots and stretch marks. The entire line of six products include a tissue oil spray and a replenishing body cream spray, which are perfect for stretch marks.

Hydra Oil is fragrance and allergen free, and a low viscosity makes this unique formula easier to absorb into the skin, meaning the vitamins and antioxidants are transferred quicker, working faster to target skin problems. 

Hydra Oil is available for purchase at Sally Beauty Supply and other beauty stores nationwide. www.hydra-oilusa.com. 

 

Shea Butter

Shea Yeleen, a high quality, beautiful collection of natural fair trade beauty products. Packed with unrefined shea butter--one of the most hydrating moisturizers available--Shea Yeleen's Body Butters are amazing for preventing and ailing stretch marks. Shea butter is popular as it absorbs quickly into the skin without leaving a greasy feeling as it melts at body temperature. Shea butter has antimicrobial and moisturizing properties and naturally provides protection from ultraviolet sunrays. Shea butter also contains natural levels of Vitamins A, E, and F, which contribute to healthy skin and helps heal dry skin. Vitamin A and E help keep the skin healthy by preventing wrinkles and hydrating the skin. Vitamin F acts as a skin rejuvenator and protector. Shea butter also has a property called elastate which improves the elasticity of the skin and prevents stretch marks. 

Shea Yeleen is available at Whole Foods Stores and www.SheaYeleen.com

 

Aloe Vera

Michael Todd is the maker of all organic/ natural products. He has created a product called Organic Aloe Vera (retails for $14) which contains more than 75 nutrients and anti-bacterial, antiviral and anti-inflammatory properties. Aloe vera gel can help hide these stretch marks by healing these wounds.The products lessens stretch marks, treats sunburn, acts as a moisturizer, treats acne, and fights aging. A multi use product for moms to be that helps fight stretch marks and more, is safe for moms and baby is surely an A plus product. 

For more info visit: www.MichaelToddUSA.com

Petroleum Jelly Alternative

Waxelene is the eco-friendly alternative to petroleum jelly. It has the same protective, waterproofing, moisturizing and soothing properties, but contains no petroleum or hydrogenated oils. Waxelene’s ingredients include natural beeswax and oils like vitamin E and organic rosemary which soak in and nurture skin cells. Committed to a more sustainable way of life, the makers of Waxelene package in recyclable jars and tubes, and implement energy-efficient practices. Basically, what you put on your skin for your baby is just as important as the world you bring him into. 

For more information visit https://waxelene.com