Category Archives: Pregnancy Skin Care
Using Self-Tanners During Pregnancy
February 4, 2012
Are you wondering if using self-tanners during pregnancy is safe? You’re not alone. If you’ve asked your doctor, midwife or other health care provider about the safety of using self-tanners during pregnancy, you’ve probably received this for an answer: “I … Continue reading
Cosmetics and Breast Cancer?
October 25, 2011
In case you never read the paper, watch TV, go grocery shopping or look out your window, please know that it’s Breast Cancer Awareness month. This company, that grocery store and even your children’s school may all be collecting money … Continue reading
Benefits of Pregnancy Body Wash
October 10, 2011
Pregnancy body wash isn’t just a marketing ploy. There are legitimate reasons to switch the way you cleanse your skin during pregnancy. Let me explain. First Benefit of Pregnancy Body Wash: Dryness If you traditionally use soap for cleansing in … Continue reading
Does Your Pregnant Belly Itch? Try Vinegar
October 6, 2011
It’s not your imagination: your pregnant belly does itch. As your pregnancy progresses and your baby grows larger, your skin gets stressed and stretched. Between the pregnancy hormones and this tightening of your skin, you’re very likely to experience both … Continue reading
Why Choosing Maternity Skin Care is Important
October 3, 2011
Maternity skin care products are more than just anti-stretchmark creams. The reason to choose maternity care products before and during pregnancy is simple: What goes on your skin goes in baby. An average of 200 chemicals, including 180 known to … Continue reading
The Truth About Cocoa Butter for Stretch Marks
September 29, 2011
Good news for all you pregnant women who get sick at the smell of cocoa butter. Turns out cocoa butter isn’t the best choice for stretch marks after all. The “bottom line” according to the New York Times article “The … Continue reading
Why Switch to Pregnancy Skin Care Products
July 25, 2011
Pregnancy changes everything—including your skin care needs. You need pregnancy skin care products that are able to safely and effectively address the unique qualities of your changing pregnant skin—without worrying about ingredients that could be toxic or harmful to your … Continue reading
New Organic Pregnancy Skin Care from The Spoiled Mama
July 15, 2011
New safe, pregnancy skin care is exciting enough for me to announce, but to be able to introduce a brand new collection of organic pregnancy skin care—it’s almost too much for words! (But I’ll try.) Introducing the Glow Collection from … Continue reading
Maternity Q & A: Why Is My Pregnancy Acne Getting Worse, Not Better?
June 27, 2011
Q: I have a question about the Novena Maternal Skin Care pregnancy products I ordered. I have been using them religiously for the past 4-5 days now and my skin has gotten a lot worse. I know with regular (non-pregnancy) … Continue reading
About the Mask of Pregnancy
June 22, 2011
It’s the first full day of summer today, so I’m thinking about sunshine. Just thinking about it, mind you. The sky is completely cloudy here and there’s not a ray of sun to be seen. Nevertheless, it seems like a … Continue reading
