Preventing Stretch Marks

Well, if there's one thing I can almost guarantee every women at least tries to do in pregnancy is prevent those lovely tiger stripes. I would smear myself in pretty much anything if it meant stretch marks were less likely, not necessarily from a vein point of view but I work as a model and want to continue working after baby. A few here and there would not matter, however I would rather avoid the big red ones if I can. I already have a few on my bum from before pregnancy and to be honest I have no problem with them, what women in their late 20's doesn't ? If thats you , please comment and tell us your secret ;)


All jokes aside, I've been doing some research into the best oils, creams, lotions and potions to help prevent SM's. Yet again, every single women on this planet has a different solution with what works with their individual skin. However, what seems to be a common method is natural oils. Now rather than scooping out coconut oil from a jar & mixing with essential oils at home (like pintrest suggested more than once),  I decided to do a bit of research for a nice natural brand that did all the mixing and hard work for me.

Introducing LOVE BOO!! 
I came across them by checking the 'mothers & baby rewards 2017' for best maternity skincare products. I love these rewards because they are judged by real mums, and who else to trust more ? They have 'Miracle Oil' (£15.99) for stretch mark prevention and its made with almond oil, argan oil (improves skin elasticity, perfect)  and passionflower oil. When I first tried this on my belly I was genuinely shocked at how well it absorbed into my skin, especially for an oily product. There is nothing worse than pulling on a top with a slimy belly. Blergh, no thanks! Anyway, so that was the 1st box ticked. Secondly I noticed the very subtle smell of sweet lemon. Now notice the word subtle, I don't know about you but I really do not like overpowering smells in my skin products, I really don't want to walk around stinking of anything, even if its not a bad smell so the fact the scent was subtle made me very happy. Now obviously I'm yet to "stretch" so I will keep you all updated on the results but I have a very good feeling.

I also got their 'Mummy & Baby countdown kit" which is exclusively for John Lewis. It includes

• Perineum massage oil (100ml)
• mummy miracle oil (50ml)
• mummy body wash (50ml)
• mummy bath soak (50ml)
• mummy body smoother (25ml)
• baby lotion (50ml)
• baby top-to-toe wash (50ml)
• baby soft & splashy bubbles (50ml)
• baby bottom butter (15g)

My first thoughts were , god how cute is this packaging and what a great idea for a baby shower present. Then I started to delve into what all the bottles were and I can't wait to use the mummy ones personally (especially the bath soak) but I also can't wait to use the baby ones when my little one arrives :) Then I realised what perineum massage was, and what it (hopefully) will prevent and all those bubble bath & baby daydreams went away lol. For those who don't know, perineum massage is to help prevent tearing during birth, eeekk. Scary stuff, however if this helps by even 5% il give it a go, but thats a whole other story for another time.

Right now Feel Unique has 15% off LOVE BOO so the 'miracle oil' is only £13.55 ! Bargain
https://loveboo.com
http://www.feelunique.com/p/Love-Boo-Miracle-Oil-100ml