My mom swears by Bio-Oil, so I used it during both my pregnancies. I lathered it on like a Beverly Hills housewife with tanning oil. I bathed in it. I bathed my boys in it, and I still do. I'm happy to share that even through I gained 20kg each pregnancy (kit-kats and cheese russians) and went up about 2 cup sizes, my body somehow came out the other side pretty unscathed. I have a mark here and there where I didn't put any Bio-Oil, like the top of my thighs. In my defense, I couldn't see my thighs for about 4 months. It's a wonderful product that my mom passed on to me as a young girl. She says that Bio-Oil has taken years off her face, and my husband Graeme (do NOT tell him I told you) uses it on his face every single day too. British skin. You must do everything.
Bio-Oil is the product most recommended by gynecologists for stretch marks. Knowledge is key for a happy, healthy pregnancy. This brand believes in teaching and empowering women and new mothers. In celebration of this, Bio-Oil told me that they've launched new apps and are sharing loads of top tips on their Facebook page. They also support private hospitals in South Africa that provide free ante-natal classes during Pregnancy Education Week (15 - 23 February. Right NOW). Contact your local Netcare, Life or Medi-Clinic to attend or visit www.expectantmothersguide.co.za for details.
Scary fact: There are about 100 MILLION pregnant women in the world at any time. Many lack information regarding reproductive health. Half the women surveyed in a recent study did not know taking multivitamins and folic acid can help prevent birth defects (??????). Even scarier. Hop on to the Bio-Oil Facebook page this week for excellent advice, new apps, eating plans, due date calculator and a stretchmark guide. Visit www.facebook.com/BioOilSA
Listen. Bio-Oil contains no preservatives, is dermatological tested and suitable for all ages and skin types. It's a specialist skincare product that is proven to improve the appearance of scars, stretch marks and uneven skin tone. It's sold in 50 countries across 5 continents including the UK, USA and Japan. It's the number ONE selling scar and stretch mark product in 17 countries, including South Africa. This is a product that works. They're won 135 skincare awards internationally and is the trusted choice of Kim Kardashian, Sienna Miller, Victoria Beckham, Natalie Portman, Tshedi Mholo and Cindy Nel. Now a bunch of beautiful women and over a hundred awards can't be wrong. And nor is my mother.
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| Sienna Miller - a Bio-Oil gal! Also used Bio-Oil for her pregnancy to prevent stretch marks. Pretty cool nah? |
