5 Best Pregnancy Beauty Products

Mio Liquid Yoga Spray

Hot flushes, tiredness and nausea can all prevent us feeling and looking our best. The Mio Liquid Yoga Spray combines a mix of pure essentials oils of Lavender and Chamomile to help with stress relief and easing feelings of anxiousness. You can use Liquid Yoga as a room spray, or apply to your pillow or pulse points.

ESPA Regenerating Face Treatment Oil

Fluctuating hormones are known to increase the sensitivity of the skin causing you to experience changes you’ve previously never encountered. The Regenerating Face Treatment Oil by ESPA is suitable for stressed skin and perfectly safe to use throughout your pregnancy. Enriched with Frankincense and Jasmine to revitalise, Avocado, Evening Primrose and Wheatgerm Oils to strengthen skin’s natural barrier and Calendula to soothe away any stress, it is the perfect go to oil during your pregnancy.

Bloom and Blossom Sleep Night-Time Ritual Trio

Sleep is always super important but never more so than when you’re pregnant, as the body needs as much time for rest and recovery as possible. When you’re expecting however, hormonal changes, heartburn and a growing bump can make getting this much needed rest feel almost impossible, with around 78% of pregnant women having reported suffering from insomnia.

The Bloom and Blossom Sleep Night-Time Ritual Trio contains a dry body oil, a shower gel and a pillow spray, all formulated to help you unwind and get your best night’s sleep.

Cowshed Mother Stretch Mark Balm

Stretch marks are a very common side effect to pregnancy and are caused by collagen in the skin stretching beyond its elasticity limit.  They usually occur in the later stages of pregnancy as the stomach begins to rapidly expand for your growing baby. The Cowshed Mother Stretch Mark Balm is designed to prevent unwanted stretch marks and contains a plethora of natural conditioning ingredients such as Sea Buckthorn Oil, Coconut Oil, Shea Butter and Vitamin E. These help to improve both the appearance of stretch marks and reduce skin tearing.

3 Top Tips from Hira, our Pharmacist

Follow these top tips from our own in-house Pharmacist Hira to ensure that your skin, body and well-being are all taken care of during your pregnancy.

• Gentle exercise is great for keeping fit and healthy throughout your pregnancy.  It not only helps to maintain your weight but also helps you to relax, get in a routine and sleep better.  Aim for at least 20-30 minutes daily and choose anything from walking and swimming to pilates, as they are all great activities.
• Take care of what you are eating. Choose foods high in vitamins, folate and minerals, such as fruit, vegetables and lentils.  Another great food to include in your diet is lean protein, especially fish, which is high in omega 3 and known to help brain development.
• Listen to your body.  This is the most important part of pregnancy as you will be aware of your body and the changes it is going through more than anyone else.  Change your routine to make life easier for yourself and the baby. If anything doesn’t feel normal or is unexpected, then contact your doctor straight away.