Ever heard of Bangn Body? Don’t worry, I hadn’t either. But today, March 4th 2019, this Aussie vegan and cruelty free brand is launching with their first product, the Firming Body Lotion.
4 March 2019
PRODUCT REVIEW: BANGN BODY LAUNCHES FIRMING BODY LOTION
Ever heard of Bangn Body? Don’t worry, I hadn’t either. But today, March 4th 2019, this Aussie vegan and cruelty free brand is launching with their first product, the Firming Body Lotion.
7 February 2019
PRODUCT REVIEW: FREEZEFRAME BODY BLUR, LIPOSLIM, BREAST ENHANCER AND INSTANT LASH EXTREME
Today I am going to talk a little more about the brand Freezeframe, an Australian brand that promises"clinical strength treatments & instant results. Some time ago I tested out a range of freezeframe products, to see if they really were a good alternative to Botox, if you missed it, you can see it here.
27 July 2017
PRODUCT REVIEW: MESOESTETIC BODYSHOCK PUSH-UP
Sadly after two pregnancies, and breast feeding both, things are no longer as 'tight' as they used to be, so when the newest release from Mesoestetic Pharma Group, BodyShock Push-Up landed on my desk, I was naturally intrigued…
BodyShock Push-Up, is an at-home firming cream for the breasts and bum, aimed at making these areas firmer and more elastic again, reducing stretchmarks and combating things such as hormonal changes, weight fluctuations, pregnancy and breastfeeding, as well as too much exposure to the sun, which can all result in the skin becoming flabby.
The BodyShock Push-Up is made using African kigelia, hydrolysed vegetable proteins and amino acids, which help to stimulate the skin on the breasts and bum so that the skin's natural systems are synthesised and optimised, thus treating the main cause of flabbiness at the source.
BodyShock Push-Up not only promises to provide firming and tensing effect with stimulating properties, helping to repair tissues that have lost elasticity and firmness. It also helps to recover the skin’s plumpness, especially in the bum and breast area, also fighting stretchmarks while adding moisture and leaving the skin soft.
I must admit that I was a little sceptical, but with nothing to lose, I decided to put it to the test… So what did I think…
The BodyShock Push-Up cream comes with massaging instructions on how to best use and apply, and it is recommended to massage it into the skin on the breasts and bum once a day in the morning.
And after a few weeks of daily use, I am actually surprised to say that I am very impressed with the results of this cream as I was starting to see the results, and my skin was clearly looking more firmer and more toned. No, boobies and bum are not back to where they were pre-pregnancies and two times 16+ kg weight gains, but I am still very impressed, especially with the result on my breasts, which is also the area I was most wanting to treat, and here I felt that the skin also appeared more plump.
The actual cream has a light consistency, and it absorbs quickly and easily into the skin, and without any greasiness, so you can get dressed immediately. I also love that it is super gentle, so it is also suitable for those breast implants as well as you can even use it during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Now why wasn't this launched earlier!!
At $150 this BodyShock Push-Up cream doesn't come cheap, but as we all know, these areas are difficult areas to treat, and if the alternative is expensive, and possibly invasive professional treatments, then this is a great alternative that will still save you money.
If you're looking to tone up a little after pregnancy or weigh loss, or simply want to look a little better this summer on the beach, then you must check this out.
Mesoestetic BodyShock Push-up Firming Cream - RRP: $150 / 150ml
Available from select stockists. Visit Advanced Cosmeceuticals or call 1800 242 011 to enquire
* Products have been kindly provided for consideration, and have reviewed in accordance with my Disclosure Policy.
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BodyShock Push-Up, is an at-home firming cream for the breasts and bum, aimed at making these areas firmer and more elastic again, reducing stretchmarks and combating things such as hormonal changes, weight fluctuations, pregnancy and breastfeeding, as well as too much exposure to the sun, which can all result in the skin becoming flabby.
The BodyShock Push-Up is made using African kigelia, hydrolysed vegetable proteins and amino acids, which help to stimulate the skin on the breasts and bum so that the skin's natural systems are synthesised and optimised, thus treating the main cause of flabbiness at the source.
BodyShock Push-Up not only promises to provide firming and tensing effect with stimulating properties, helping to repair tissues that have lost elasticity and firmness. It also helps to recover the skin’s plumpness, especially in the bum and breast area, also fighting stretchmarks while adding moisture and leaving the skin soft.
I must admit that I was a little sceptical, but with nothing to lose, I decided to put it to the test… So what did I think…
The BodyShock Push-Up cream comes with massaging instructions on how to best use and apply, and it is recommended to massage it into the skin on the breasts and bum once a day in the morning.
And after a few weeks of daily use, I am actually surprised to say that I am very impressed with the results of this cream as I was starting to see the results, and my skin was clearly looking more firmer and more toned. No, boobies and bum are not back to where they were pre-pregnancies and two times 16+ kg weight gains, but I am still very impressed, especially with the result on my breasts, which is also the area I was most wanting to treat, and here I felt that the skin also appeared more plump.
The actual cream has a light consistency, and it absorbs quickly and easily into the skin, and without any greasiness, so you can get dressed immediately. I also love that it is super gentle, so it is also suitable for those breast implants as well as you can even use it during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Now why wasn't this launched earlier!!
At $150 this BodyShock Push-Up cream doesn't come cheap, but as we all know, these areas are difficult areas to treat, and if the alternative is expensive, and possibly invasive professional treatments, then this is a great alternative that will still save you money.
If you're looking to tone up a little after pregnancy or weigh loss, or simply want to look a little better this summer on the beach, then you must check this out.
Mesoestetic BodyShock Push-up Firming Cream - RRP: $150 / 150ml
Available from select stockists. Visit Advanced Cosmeceuticals or call 1800 242 011 to enquire
* Products have been kindly provided for consideration, and have reviewed in accordance with my Disclosure Policy.
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29 June 2014
SALON REVIEW: HYPOXI - TARGETED WEIGHT LOSS - PART 3 - FURTHER RESULTS
Did you see my previous posts where I have shared the start of
my journey through HYPOXI? If not, I suggest you check it out here as well as check out my first results here.
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And make sure to check back in again next week to hear about my final weigh-in progress..
HYPOXI helps to increase blood circulation, accelerating fat
metabolism and detoxifying the connective tissue especially targeting stomach,
hips, legs and buttocks, - or in other words, those areas women are always
complaining about. According to HYPOXI, this leads to fast visible results that
are long-term, so they won’t reverse as soon as you stop the treatments.
I have been using the L-250 at HYPOXi Berwick, and in this machine your lower half
to be enclosed in an airtight vacuum alternating pressure chamber during the
exercise. In this chamber, the therapy is applied to stimulate circulation in
the problem areas, in order to remove fat and toxins from the stimulated tissue.
The result is slimmer legs and a more tuned buttock.
As I mentioned in my previous post, I am not expecting to
see massive results and loss of weight and centimetres, simply because I don’t believe that I
have a huge amount to loose – but what I would love is more toned
thighs and bum and shave a few centimetres off as well. Obviously no treatment and weight loss is instant, but I am not really starting to be able to see and feel the results.
And as you can see from my next round of the measurements, the results are definitely there...
So there you go… without physically having lost any weight (my weight is always a kilo up and down), I have actually lost a total of 10.5 centimetres around my bum, hips and thighs… Wow!! May not sound like a
lot, but I am very excited about
this, and can now both see it, as well as feel it in the way my clothes fit me!!
For more information, make sure to visit the HYPOXI website,
where you can also book in for a free trial session…And make sure to check back in again next week to hear about my final weigh-in progress..
*These HYPOXI sessions were kindly provided for
consideration, and have been reviewed in accordance with my Disclosure Policy.
What do you think of HYPOXI? Keen on trying?
3 June 2014
SALON REVIEW: HYPOXI - TARGETED WEIGHT LOSS - PART 2 - FIRST RESULTS
Did you see my post last week, where I shared the start of
my journey through HYPOXI? If not, I suggest you check it out here.
And in spite of being quite unfit, not having done any exercise since before getting pregnant, and now only going for walks with the pram and the dogs, the 30 minute exercise is easy as, and while I do manage to work up a little sweat, it is in no way strenuous - and the 30 minutes go so quickly too, thanks to the lovely staff at HYPOXi Berwick making it such an enjoyable experience.
For more information, make sure to visit the HYPOXI website, where you can also book in for a free trial session…
And make sure to check back in again next weeks to hear about my progress..
HYPOXI helps to increase blood circulation, accelerating fat
metabolism and detoxifying the connective tissue especially targeting stomach,
hips, legs and buttocks, - or in other words, those areas women are always
complaining about. According to HYPOXI, this reads to fast visible results that
are long-term, so they won’t reverse as soon as you stop the treatments.
I have been using the L-250 which requires your lower half
to be enclosed in an airtight vacuum alternating pressure chamber during the
exercise. In this chamber, the therapy is applied to stimulate circulation in
the problem areas, in order to remove fat and toxins from the stimulated tissue.
The result is slimmer legs and a more tuned buttock!
And in spite of being quite unfit, not having done any exercise since before getting pregnant, and now only going for walks with the pram and the dogs, the 30 minute exercise is easy as, and while I do manage to work up a little sweat, it is in no way strenuous - and the 30 minutes go so quickly too, thanks to the lovely staff at HYPOXi Berwick making it such an enjoyable experience.
As I mentioned in my previous post, I am not expecting to
see huge results and loss of weight and centimetres, as I don’t believe that I
have a huge amount to loose – but what I would love to see, is a more toned
area. Obviously no treatment and weight loss is instant, but already after just three
sessions, I can both see and feel a difference….
And as you can see, the measurements speak for themselves…
So there you go… in spite of actually gaining 300gms since
the initial weigh-in (must have been that visit to Adriana Zumba’s Patisserie!),
I have actually lost a total of 4.5 centimetres… Wow!! May not sound like a
lot, but again, this is after just three sessions, so I am quite excited about
this, and what the next weigh-in will reveal..
For more information, make sure to visit the HYPOXI website, where you can also book in for a free trial session…
And make sure to check back in again next weeks to hear about my progress..
*These HYPOXI sessions were kindly provided for
consideration, and have been reviewed in accordance with my Disclosure Policy.
What do you think of HYPOXI? Keen on trying?
29 May 2014
SALON REVIEW: HYPOXI - TARGETED WEIGHT LOSS - PART 1
I have exercised for as long as I can remember, even working
at a Nike Network gym at one stage – but in my quest to get pregnant (if you’ve
missed my story, you can read it here), I stopped altogether, not wanting to
stress my body and risk causing another miscarriage. And since having our
little boy 11 months ago, finding the time, between moving house, building a
new one etc., is simply a little tricky at the best of times. That is not saying
that I am a complete couch potato, I still go for walks with the pram and our
two Labradors, I am simply no longer going for long runs or sessions at the
gym, however much I miss it!
12 HYPOXI sessions will set you back $690, so it is not cheap, but I you can finally, once and for all tone up and lose fat on those areas even hours and hours of sweating it out in the gym won’t help budge, then isn’t it worth it? You can find out more by visiting the HYPOXI website, where you can also book in for a free trial session…
And make sure to check back in a few weeks to hear about my progress..
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| The different HYPOXI training machines.. |
And regardless, I was very lucky to be able to lose my 14
kilos of pregnancy gain and weight gained during IVF, within 8 weeks of giving
birth, and without really doing anything to achieve it. And while I am quite
happy with my body as it is now, and I can fit into most of my pre-pregnancy
clothes, my body shape has definitely changed and I seem to be wider across the
bum and thigh area, as well as the tummy too….. so when I was asked to trial
out series of sessions at * HYPOXI, I happily accepted..
So what is HYPOXI - it is a method that is combining gentle
exercise and compression therapy, and over 4 weeks, with three 30 minute
sessions per week, HYPOXI guarantees to be able to shave off centimetres off the
stomach, hips, buttocks and thighs.
And independent studies have found that the HYPOXI is 3
times more effective than conventional training for targeted fat loss with the
average user losing between 20 – 30 centimetres in just 12 sessions, as well as
it has the added benefits of improving tone and texture in the skin, visibly
reducing cellulite and the detoxifying benefits of an activated lymphatic
system.
Wow, 20-30 centimetres, that’s massive! Now, I am aware that
I won’t be able to lose that amount, as I simply have not got that amount to lose,
but I do hope that I will tone up my problem areas and shed at least a few
centimetres in those areas.
To ensure that the treatment program is on track, the HYPOXI
consultants will measure you at the 1st, 6th and 12th sessions – I’ve been
going for just over one week now with four sessions down at the HYPOXI Salon in Berwick, so I will of course make sure to report
back throughout the process to let you know how things are progressing..
Obviously it is recommended to eat a healthy diet as well to
enhance the results, and I will do my very best to do this, but as we normally
do eat a fairly healthy diet, I will not be making major changes, and hence any
results should be speaking for themselves and be a direct result of the HYPOXI..
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| The L250 |
HYPOXI has several different training devices, but due to
still breastfeeding, I am unfortunately unable to try out the HDC, and sadly
some pain issues with my one foot, also means that I am unable to Vacunaut system or the S120 – so for
now, I will just be using the L250, where I will be biking in an almost lying
down position which is not putting too much pressure on my foot.
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| In the corset-style skirt.. |
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| In the L250 at my first session... |
12 HYPOXI sessions will set you back $690, so it is not cheap, but I you can finally, once and for all tone up and lose fat on those areas even hours and hours of sweating it out in the gym won’t help budge, then isn’t it worth it? You can find out more by visiting the HYPOXI website, where you can also book in for a free trial session…
And make sure to check back in a few weeks to hear about my progress..
*These HYPOXI sessions were kindly provided for
consideration, and have been reviewed in accordance with my Disclosure Policy.
Have you ever heard of HYPOXI? Do you exercise? Keen on
losing weight and fat? Would you consider doing this?
17 June 2013
Product Review: My Must-Have Skincare Products during Pregnancy
Being pregnant my skin has changed more than I had ever thought possible, and along with the long list of products which are a no-no to use while pregnant, it has been a little bit of a jungle having to venture into a for me, new area of skincare that I’d never previously had explored. Here is a run-down of some of the key skincare products that I've been using during my pregnancy;
That itchy skin...
I’ve never before suffered with dry skin and only ever used heavy body butters during winter – but suddenly my skin turned dry and itchy. They say that the itchiness is cause by a combination of the skin stretching and hormones.
When you suddenly gain a lot of weight – and when the majority of it sits on your tummy, no wonder the skin stretches so much that stretchmarks often appear. I don’t think that there are any 100% guaranteed preventions for stretchmarks, but making sure to keep the skin soft and hydrated is said to help reduce the risk.
To help with both the itchiness and to try to prevent stretchmarks - and at over 39 weeks pregnant I still haven’t got any – I have used a combination of products..
On my tummy...;
*Gaia Belly Oil (RRP $17.95/95ml) and *Belly Butter (RRP $17.95/150g)
This Belly Oil and Belly Butter from Gaia is truly godsend. Both products have been made without Vitamin A, steroids, petrochemicals or mineral oils, making it very gentle and completely safe to use during pregnancy without any fears of harming the unborn baby. In fact, it is so gentle that it is also recommended for use to smooth caesarean scars. The products contain organic rosehip oil, organic jojoba oil, organic wheat germ oil, to help rehydrate and rejuvenate the skin on the belly, breasts, thighs and bottom areas stay soft and thoroughly moisturised during pregnancy and after to help reduce the appearance of stretch marks and avoid new ones from coming.
The Belly Oil is easy to use as it comes in a spray bottle, but it does take a little longer to absorb, so I’ve been using it at night time (to stop myself from scratching my tummy during the night!), or if I’ve been home and just wearing some of hubby’s old t-shirts where any staining hasn’t mattered so much. While if I’ve been going out, and dressed up in my nicer clothes, I’ve been using the Belly Butter as it absorbs into the skin instantly. These products deserve a medal, as I am convinced that the products are one of the main reasons I still haven’t got any stretchmarks!
Palmers Tummy Butter (RRP: $15.69/125g)
This Tummy Butter from Palmers is incredibly greasy, and it is so concentrated that you need to use the tiniest amount, and still it feels greasy! It takes a while to absorb into the skin, and consequently I have only been using this at night time when I’ve been relaxing in front of the telly, and my tummy has gotten very itchy, as it has helped calm it down. And besides, the little boy seems to really enjoy and respond to this massage, so it has become a nightly routine. It has a light cocoa butter scent, and is free from parabens and phthalates, intended for use during pregnancy. It also contains vitamin E, collagen, elastin and lavender to soothe the skin.
On my body, including thighs and bum...;
*Clarins Stretchmark control (RRP: $90/200ml)
I’ve never ever been as heavy as I am right now, and no longer being able to do any vigorous exercise, of course I have been worried about developing a severe case of stubborn cellulite on my thighs and bum.
The Clarins Body Lift Cellulite Smoother limits fat storage and activates fat destocking to reduce the most stubborn cellulite and block the formation of early cellulite at its origin. And it works to not only visibly reduce cellulite, Body Lift Cellulite Smoothers specific active ingredients reinforce the skin’s firmness, micro-circulation and hydration and has an immediate lifting and tightening effect.
I love how the Cellulite Smoother absorbs into the skin immediately, leaving my skin feel soft and smooth, and I love the slight tingling and warming sensation, as the cream works to tone and tighten the skin. And at 39 weeks pregnant, and the heaviest weight I’ve ever been, the little bit of cellulite I already had before I got pregnant, hasn’t gotten any worse, and I am yet to see any new cellulite appear, so to me this is an absolute wonder cream.
All over my body...;
*Clarins Tonic Body Treatment Oil (RRP: $69.95/100ml)
Although I have been lucky and most of my pregnancy weight gain is sitting on my tummy, and hasn’t ‘spilled’ out to the rest of my body, I have naturally a little weight all over, I don’t think that can be avoided. And to avoid stretch marks from creeping in and ensure that my otherwise normal skin – which suddenly during pregnancy has gotten a lot drier, - has remained moisturised, I have been using the Clarins Tonic Body Treatment.
The body oil has the most amazing and relaxing natural scent, which however quickly fades. The oil feels so luxurious to use, and it absorbs into the skin instantly, and unlike other body oils, it doesn’t leaving behind any greasy feeling. Rather it immediately gets rid of any dry skin, and leaves the skin feeling so soft, smooth and thoroughly moisturised, and after just a few days use, I can really telly that my skin both feels and looks nicer, and appears more toned. And it helps soothe any itchy skin immediately too. And again, I am yet to see any further stretch marks, so this is another miracle product.
*Lanolips Herbal Treatment Body Oil (RRP $18.95/60ml)
The Lanolips Herbal Treatment Body Oil is a Ultra Pure Grade Lanolin oil with pine and eucalyptus oils to create a specialist treatment oil for stretch marks, scars, dehydrated skin & rough skin. The rich, nourishing oil keeps the skin moist and supple, providing the ultimate level of skin elasticity, during times of rapid growth such as pregnancy. Also contains violet leaf, coriander & copaiba balsam – leaving skin soft, silky, fragrant & healthy, and it has an absolutely amazing and natural gentle scent from all the natural ingredients.
It comes in a small hard plastic bottle with a flip lid, which makes it easy dispense just a few drops at a time. The bottle may look small for a body oil, but it is so concentrated that just a few drops is more than sufficient, so the small bottle will last you forever. I’ve been using this body oil all over after my shower, and it absorbs quickly leaving the skin feel incredibly soft and deeply moisturised. This oil is fantastic value for money, and a great alternative to body lotion.
*Johnson’s Baby Lotion (RRP $5.49/200ml)
When I have been using a body lotion on my increasingly sensitive skin, I’ve been using the Johnson’s Baby Lotion. Yep, it is not just for baby skin, it also perfect for adult skin. This moisturiser is so super gentle that it is gentle enough to use on a newborn baby, leaving a thing protective film on the skin, while being soothing and moisturising.
The body lotion which comes in a cute pale pink bottle has a pleasant gentle scent. The moisturiser is light and very easy to rub over the skin, and it absorbs into the skin immediately, without leaving the skin feeling greasy. And it instantly leaves the skin feeling thoroughly hydrated, a feeling that lasts all day. And it is so gentle that it doesn’t irritate even the most sensitive of skin, but rather it has an instantaneous soothing effect. I’ve made sure to stock up on this for our little baby boy, and lucky it comes at such a bargain price, as I am enjoying using this myself too!!
Pigmentation
Another thing many pregnant women often experience during pregnancy is an increase in pigmentation due to the change in hormones. I usually love being outdoors during summer, but this year, being pregnant I just couldn’t stand the hot weather we’ve been experiencing here in Melbourne, so consequently being less outside in the sun, than I otherwise would during summer has no doubt benefited my skin, as while I have seen a slight increase in the pigmentation, this is still not major. Sadly many of the conventional products targeting pigmentation are a big no-no during pregnancy, so I have been using
Kosmea Rosehip Oil (RRP $24.95/20ml)
The Kosmea Rosehip Oil has without a doubt helped me avoid me getting the 'mask of pregnancy'. In spite of thinking my combination skin wouldn’t like using a facial oil, my skin is loving it, and it is almost as if the oil production in my skin has normalised, and my skin is no longer as oily. In saying that, it is still too oily for my skin to use during the day, as it simply makes my makeup slide off, so I’ve only been using it at night time before bed. You can read my full review of the Kosmea Rosehip Oil here.
*Clarins White Plus Intensive Brightening Serum (RRP: $95/30ml)
The Clarins White Plus range is a relatively new skincare range from Clarins, targeting dull skin, and reduces dark spots and prevents their reappearance. It is super lightweight serum enriched with natural extracts of alchemilla, red sandspurry, gink-go biloba and white tea, and it has next to no scent. It absorbs instantly into the skin, making it feel incredibly soft and smooth and with a matte feel.
After just a few weeks of using the serum I started noticing larger pigmentation spots that I’d had for years, start to fade and give my skin a more even skin tone and a healthy glow – and that in spite of the up-hill battle with cream would have had in a period of likely pigmentation increase! This is truly amazing, and I look forward to seeing the results the serum will give after I’ve given birth and it has more favourable conditions to work its magic!!
Fragrance & Well-being
I always wear perfume. Always! And if I leave the house having forgotten to put some on, I feel as naked as not wearing my watch. It is simply a habit that I would not be without. Some girls have a signature perfume, - not me…there are simply too many great perfumes out there, to limit what I wear to just one, or even just a few. But I also have to be honest, and admit that while I’ve been pregnant, I have cut down dramatically on the perfume I use. In fact I have only been wearing it for very special occasions, simply because they say that perfumes generally are so loaded with chemicals, that I thought they surely wouldn’t be the greatest for our unborn baby boy either!
But on the few occasions where I have been wearing a perfume, I’ve wanted it to be special – and then I’ve turned to Clarins Eau Dynamisante..
*Clarins Eau Dynamisante Treatment Fragrance (RRP: $65/100ml)
You see, Eau Dynamisante is no ordinary fragrance, it is a treatment fragrance, that helps keep the skin soft, smooth and moisturised, and help tone and revitalise the skin, and of course at the same time, it has a lovely fresh feminine spicy yet citrusy scent – and if there’s something I love, its citrus scented products! It is such an uplifting and refreshing scent, and it lasts all day, while still being very subtle.
Eau Dynamisante was launched in 1987…yeah, that right, how many fragrances are still going strong and are as popular after that many years on the market!! Shows that it really is a true classic.
* Products were kindly provided for consideration, and have reviewed in accordance with my Disclosure Policy.
So there you have it, some of key products that I’ve been relying on to get me through my pregnancy. And I’ve loved them all so much that they are sure to stay on my favourites list!
What about you, have you tried any of these products? And if you are, or have been pregnant, which products did you rely on during your pregnancy?
That itchy skin...
I’ve never before suffered with dry skin and only ever used heavy body butters during winter – but suddenly my skin turned dry and itchy. They say that the itchiness is cause by a combination of the skin stretching and hormones.
When you suddenly gain a lot of weight – and when the majority of it sits on your tummy, no wonder the skin stretches so much that stretchmarks often appear. I don’t think that there are any 100% guaranteed preventions for stretchmarks, but making sure to keep the skin soft and hydrated is said to help reduce the risk.
To help with both the itchiness and to try to prevent stretchmarks - and at over 39 weeks pregnant I still haven’t got any – I have used a combination of products..
On my tummy...;
*Gaia Belly Oil (RRP $17.95/95ml) and *Belly Butter (RRP $17.95/150g)
This Belly Oil and Belly Butter from Gaia is truly godsend. Both products have been made without Vitamin A, steroids, petrochemicals or mineral oils, making it very gentle and completely safe to use during pregnancy without any fears of harming the unborn baby. In fact, it is so gentle that it is also recommended for use to smooth caesarean scars. The products contain organic rosehip oil, organic jojoba oil, organic wheat germ oil, to help rehydrate and rejuvenate the skin on the belly, breasts, thighs and bottom areas stay soft and thoroughly moisturised during pregnancy and after to help reduce the appearance of stretch marks and avoid new ones from coming.
The Belly Oil is easy to use as it comes in a spray bottle, but it does take a little longer to absorb, so I’ve been using it at night time (to stop myself from scratching my tummy during the night!), or if I’ve been home and just wearing some of hubby’s old t-shirts where any staining hasn’t mattered so much. While if I’ve been going out, and dressed up in my nicer clothes, I’ve been using the Belly Butter as it absorbs into the skin instantly. These products deserve a medal, as I am convinced that the products are one of the main reasons I still haven’t got any stretchmarks!
Palmers Tummy Butter (RRP: $15.69/125g)
This Tummy Butter from Palmers is incredibly greasy, and it is so concentrated that you need to use the tiniest amount, and still it feels greasy! It takes a while to absorb into the skin, and consequently I have only been using this at night time when I’ve been relaxing in front of the telly, and my tummy has gotten very itchy, as it has helped calm it down. And besides, the little boy seems to really enjoy and respond to this massage, so it has become a nightly routine. It has a light cocoa butter scent, and is free from parabens and phthalates, intended for use during pregnancy. It also contains vitamin E, collagen, elastin and lavender to soothe the skin.
On my body, including thighs and bum...;
*Clarins Stretchmark control (RRP: $90/200ml)
I’ve never ever been as heavy as I am right now, and no longer being able to do any vigorous exercise, of course I have been worried about developing a severe case of stubborn cellulite on my thighs and bum.
The Clarins Body Lift Cellulite Smoother limits fat storage and activates fat destocking to reduce the most stubborn cellulite and block the formation of early cellulite at its origin. And it works to not only visibly reduce cellulite, Body Lift Cellulite Smoothers specific active ingredients reinforce the skin’s firmness, micro-circulation and hydration and has an immediate lifting and tightening effect.
I love how the Cellulite Smoother absorbs into the skin immediately, leaving my skin feel soft and smooth, and I love the slight tingling and warming sensation, as the cream works to tone and tighten the skin. And at 39 weeks pregnant, and the heaviest weight I’ve ever been, the little bit of cellulite I already had before I got pregnant, hasn’t gotten any worse, and I am yet to see any new cellulite appear, so to me this is an absolute wonder cream.
All over my body...;
*Clarins Tonic Body Treatment Oil (RRP: $69.95/100ml)
Although I have been lucky and most of my pregnancy weight gain is sitting on my tummy, and hasn’t ‘spilled’ out to the rest of my body, I have naturally a little weight all over, I don’t think that can be avoided. And to avoid stretch marks from creeping in and ensure that my otherwise normal skin – which suddenly during pregnancy has gotten a lot drier, - has remained moisturised, I have been using the Clarins Tonic Body Treatment.
The body oil has the most amazing and relaxing natural scent, which however quickly fades. The oil feels so luxurious to use, and it absorbs into the skin instantly, and unlike other body oils, it doesn’t leaving behind any greasy feeling. Rather it immediately gets rid of any dry skin, and leaves the skin feeling so soft, smooth and thoroughly moisturised, and after just a few days use, I can really telly that my skin both feels and looks nicer, and appears more toned. And it helps soothe any itchy skin immediately too. And again, I am yet to see any further stretch marks, so this is another miracle product.
*Lanolips Herbal Treatment Body Oil (RRP $18.95/60ml)
The Lanolips Herbal Treatment Body Oil is a Ultra Pure Grade Lanolin oil with pine and eucalyptus oils to create a specialist treatment oil for stretch marks, scars, dehydrated skin & rough skin. The rich, nourishing oil keeps the skin moist and supple, providing the ultimate level of skin elasticity, during times of rapid growth such as pregnancy. Also contains violet leaf, coriander & copaiba balsam – leaving skin soft, silky, fragrant & healthy, and it has an absolutely amazing and natural gentle scent from all the natural ingredients.
It comes in a small hard plastic bottle with a flip lid, which makes it easy dispense just a few drops at a time. The bottle may look small for a body oil, but it is so concentrated that just a few drops is more than sufficient, so the small bottle will last you forever. I’ve been using this body oil all over after my shower, and it absorbs quickly leaving the skin feel incredibly soft and deeply moisturised. This oil is fantastic value for money, and a great alternative to body lotion.
*Johnson’s Baby Lotion (RRP $5.49/200ml)
When I have been using a body lotion on my increasingly sensitive skin, I’ve been using the Johnson’s Baby Lotion. Yep, it is not just for baby skin, it also perfect for adult skin. This moisturiser is so super gentle that it is gentle enough to use on a newborn baby, leaving a thing protective film on the skin, while being soothing and moisturising.
The body lotion which comes in a cute pale pink bottle has a pleasant gentle scent. The moisturiser is light and very easy to rub over the skin, and it absorbs into the skin immediately, without leaving the skin feeling greasy. And it instantly leaves the skin feeling thoroughly hydrated, a feeling that lasts all day. And it is so gentle that it doesn’t irritate even the most sensitive of skin, but rather it has an instantaneous soothing effect. I’ve made sure to stock up on this for our little baby boy, and lucky it comes at such a bargain price, as I am enjoying using this myself too!!
Pigmentation
Another thing many pregnant women often experience during pregnancy is an increase in pigmentation due to the change in hormones. I usually love being outdoors during summer, but this year, being pregnant I just couldn’t stand the hot weather we’ve been experiencing here in Melbourne, so consequently being less outside in the sun, than I otherwise would during summer has no doubt benefited my skin, as while I have seen a slight increase in the pigmentation, this is still not major. Sadly many of the conventional products targeting pigmentation are a big no-no during pregnancy, so I have been using
Kosmea Rosehip Oil (RRP $24.95/20ml)
The Kosmea Rosehip Oil has without a doubt helped me avoid me getting the 'mask of pregnancy'. In spite of thinking my combination skin wouldn’t like using a facial oil, my skin is loving it, and it is almost as if the oil production in my skin has normalised, and my skin is no longer as oily. In saying that, it is still too oily for my skin to use during the day, as it simply makes my makeup slide off, so I’ve only been using it at night time before bed. You can read my full review of the Kosmea Rosehip Oil here.
*Clarins White Plus Intensive Brightening Serum (RRP: $95/30ml)
The Clarins White Plus range is a relatively new skincare range from Clarins, targeting dull skin, and reduces dark spots and prevents their reappearance. It is super lightweight serum enriched with natural extracts of alchemilla, red sandspurry, gink-go biloba and white tea, and it has next to no scent. It absorbs instantly into the skin, making it feel incredibly soft and smooth and with a matte feel.
After just a few weeks of using the serum I started noticing larger pigmentation spots that I’d had for years, start to fade and give my skin a more even skin tone and a healthy glow – and that in spite of the up-hill battle with cream would have had in a period of likely pigmentation increase! This is truly amazing, and I look forward to seeing the results the serum will give after I’ve given birth and it has more favourable conditions to work its magic!!
Fragrance & Well-being
I always wear perfume. Always! And if I leave the house having forgotten to put some on, I feel as naked as not wearing my watch. It is simply a habit that I would not be without. Some girls have a signature perfume, - not me…there are simply too many great perfumes out there, to limit what I wear to just one, or even just a few. But I also have to be honest, and admit that while I’ve been pregnant, I have cut down dramatically on the perfume I use. In fact I have only been wearing it for very special occasions, simply because they say that perfumes generally are so loaded with chemicals, that I thought they surely wouldn’t be the greatest for our unborn baby boy either!
But on the few occasions where I have been wearing a perfume, I’ve wanted it to be special – and then I’ve turned to Clarins Eau Dynamisante..
*Clarins Eau Dynamisante Treatment Fragrance (RRP: $65/100ml)
You see, Eau Dynamisante is no ordinary fragrance, it is a treatment fragrance, that helps keep the skin soft, smooth and moisturised, and help tone and revitalise the skin, and of course at the same time, it has a lovely fresh feminine spicy yet citrusy scent – and if there’s something I love, its citrus scented products! It is such an uplifting and refreshing scent, and it lasts all day, while still being very subtle.
Eau Dynamisante was launched in 1987…yeah, that right, how many fragrances are still going strong and are as popular after that many years on the market!! Shows that it really is a true classic.
* Products were kindly provided for consideration, and have reviewed in accordance with my Disclosure Policy.
So there you have it, some of key products that I’ve been relying on to get me through my pregnancy. And I’ve loved them all so much that they are sure to stay on my favourites list!
What about you, have you tried any of these products? And if you are, or have been pregnant, which products did you rely on during your pregnancy?
13 May 2013
Product Review: Clarins Body Lift Cellulite Smoother
RRP: $90.00 (200ml) – Available from department stores, select pharmacies and retailers, and at Adore Beauty Online
What I Say:
At 34 weeks pregnant I’m lucky. While I have of course gained a fair bit of weight – I’m heavier than I have ever been in my life – but still, I am so far lucky that I’ve only gained what I’m supposed to, not more, not less!! But with any weight gain, cellulite is sadly often said to follow..
The Body Lift Cellulite Smoother promises to work to reduce existing cellulite and also slow the formation of new cellulite while reinforcing skin’s firmness. It helps reduce early and stubborn cellulite by limiting fat storage and activating fat destocking to reduce the most stubborn cellulite and block the formation of early cellulite at its origin.
It also helps firm and refine contours by stimulating the synthesis of new collagen fibres while it softens and lifts skin to promote hydration and comfort. By its effects on micro-circulation, it contributes to the elimination of excess water and fat, creating a feeling of lightness.
Clarins recommends that the Cellulite Smoother is used every day from ankles to waist – basically all those areas prone to cellulite, including the bum, tummy and thighs, - using Clarins Self-Massage Body Contouring Method, to help stimulate the micro-circulation and thus encourage the elimination of excess water and lipids. (You can read more about that here).
The Body Lift Cellulite Smoother comes in a gorgeous bright red slightly oval shaped plastic bottle with a flip lid. It is handy and easy to use, and as the lid is flat on top, the bottle can stand on its lid when you near the end of the product, so that you can use up every last bit of cream.
I’ve been using the Cellulite Smoother for about two months now, and while I’ve tried my best to follow the massage technique, I have to admit that as my tummy has grown, it has gotten more and more difficult to reach all areas of my body properly to do the thorough massage.
The actual Cellulite Smoother is a lightweight cream, which has a slightly pink tint, and it has the most gorgeous fresh floral scent. Some may find that it is too strong and overpowering, but as I really like the scent, and generally like perfumed body lotions, as well as they do not irritate my skin, it doesn’t worry me one bit – also even though the scent does seem to linger for quite a while after the cream has absorbed into the skin.
The Cellulite Smoother absorbs into the skin instantly, leaving the skin feel silky smooth and soft and thoroughly moisturised without leaving behind any greasy or sticky residue. It also leaves the skin with what feels like an instant toning and tightening effect, possibly also because it leaves the skin with a slight tingling and warming sensation.
So has the Cellulite Smoother lived up to its claims? Well, as I guess I have not followed the massage technique properly, as well as my belly is still growing and my weight is still increasing, it is really difficult to say for sure at this point. But I do know one thing, the little bit of cellulite I already had before I got pregnant, hasn’t gotten any worse, and I am yet to see new cellulite appear – which I guess you can take as a sign that the cream is actually working – and pretty well too!!
At $90 for a bottle with 200ml it is not exactly cheap, but if I can get through a pregnancy without any major cellulite, then it is a true wonder product worth every cent to me!
What do you think of the Clarins Body Lift Cellulite Smoother? Do you have cellulite? What do you do to prevent and minimise it?
And have you missed any of my reviews? Check out the 'Products Reviewed' tab at the top of the page, for an easy to use directory of all the products that I've reviewed..
A little while ago I told you about Clarins launching the Body Lift Cellulite Smoother. And well, cellulite targets everyone, skinny or chubby, fit or not – and sadly me too, in spite of always being at a healthy weight, and favouring a healthy lifestyle with healthy food and exercise! And well, being pregnant, and suddenly stopping my normal exercise routine and adding quite a few kilos to my normal weight, doesn’t exactly help either. So I was excited when I was asked to trial the *Clarins Body Lift Cellulite Smoother, here are my thoughts;
What They Say:
"Jump start your body contouring routine with Clarins. Body Lift Cellulite control is an outstanding skin-care product developed jointly by Clarins Research and the scientific community. The new formulation is the result of a fundamental discovery in the development of adipose (fatty) tissue and is the first body care product that targets both early and stubborn cellulite".RRP: $90.00 (200ml) – Available from department stores, select pharmacies and retailers, and at Adore Beauty Online
What I Say:
At 34 weeks pregnant I’m lucky. While I have of course gained a fair bit of weight – I’m heavier than I have ever been in my life – but still, I am so far lucky that I’ve only gained what I’m supposed to, not more, not less!! But with any weight gain, cellulite is sadly often said to follow..
The Body Lift Cellulite Smoother promises to work to reduce existing cellulite and also slow the formation of new cellulite while reinforcing skin’s firmness. It helps reduce early and stubborn cellulite by limiting fat storage and activating fat destocking to reduce the most stubborn cellulite and block the formation of early cellulite at its origin.
It also helps firm and refine contours by stimulating the synthesis of new collagen fibres while it softens and lifts skin to promote hydration and comfort. By its effects on micro-circulation, it contributes to the elimination of excess water and fat, creating a feeling of lightness.
Clarins recommends that the Cellulite Smoother is used every day from ankles to waist – basically all those areas prone to cellulite, including the bum, tummy and thighs, - using Clarins Self-Massage Body Contouring Method, to help stimulate the micro-circulation and thus encourage the elimination of excess water and lipids. (You can read more about that here).
The Body Lift Cellulite Smoother comes in a gorgeous bright red slightly oval shaped plastic bottle with a flip lid. It is handy and easy to use, and as the lid is flat on top, the bottle can stand on its lid when you near the end of the product, so that you can use up every last bit of cream.
I’ve been using the Cellulite Smoother for about two months now, and while I’ve tried my best to follow the massage technique, I have to admit that as my tummy has grown, it has gotten more and more difficult to reach all areas of my body properly to do the thorough massage.
The actual Cellulite Smoother is a lightweight cream, which has a slightly pink tint, and it has the most gorgeous fresh floral scent. Some may find that it is too strong and overpowering, but as I really like the scent, and generally like perfumed body lotions, as well as they do not irritate my skin, it doesn’t worry me one bit – also even though the scent does seem to linger for quite a while after the cream has absorbed into the skin.
The Cellulite Smoother absorbs into the skin instantly, leaving the skin feel silky smooth and soft and thoroughly moisturised without leaving behind any greasy or sticky residue. It also leaves the skin with what feels like an instant toning and tightening effect, possibly also because it leaves the skin with a slight tingling and warming sensation.
So has the Cellulite Smoother lived up to its claims? Well, as I guess I have not followed the massage technique properly, as well as my belly is still growing and my weight is still increasing, it is really difficult to say for sure at this point. But I do know one thing, the little bit of cellulite I already had before I got pregnant, hasn’t gotten any worse, and I am yet to see new cellulite appear – which I guess you can take as a sign that the cream is actually working – and pretty well too!!
At $90 for a bottle with 200ml it is not exactly cheap, but if I can get through a pregnancy without any major cellulite, then it is a true wonder product worth every cent to me!
What do you think of the Clarins Body Lift Cellulite Smoother? Do you have cellulite? What do you do to prevent and minimise it?
And have you missed any of my reviews? Check out the 'Products Reviewed' tab at the top of the page, for an easy to use directory of all the products that I've reviewed..
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22 March 2013
Product News: Clarins Launches Body Lift Cellulite Smoother
Cellulite is not
exactly pretty, and it targets everyone, skinny or chubby, fit or not – and
well, being pregnant, and adding quite a few kilos to my normal weight, I am
sure that I am not exempt either. So I was excited when I heard about Clarins
launching the new Body Lift Cellulite Smoother.
I’ve been so lucky to get the opportunity to trial the Clarins Body Lift Cellulite Smoother, so stay tuned for my review in a few weeks when given it a good test.
This Cellulite Smoother promises to work to reduce existing
cellulite and also slow the formation of new cellulite while reinforcing skin’s
firmness.
It takes up a dual challenge:
1. Reduces early and
stubborn cellulite
Body Lift Cellulite Smoother limits fat storage and
activates fat destocking to reduce the most stubborn cellulite and block the
formation of early cellulite at its origin.
2. Silhouette
reshaping
The light weight cream gel firms and refines contours by
stimulating the synthesis of new collagen fibres while it softens and lifts
skin to promote hydration and comfort. By its effects on micro-circulation, it
contributes to the elimination of excess water and fat, creating a feeling of
lightness.
Working to not only visibly reduce cellulite, Body Lift
Cellulite Smoothers specific active ingredients reinforce the skin’s firmness,
micro-circulation and hydration and enhances its natural beauty.
In addition, the Body Lift Cellulite Smoother also has an immediate
lifting and tightening effect, which refines skin texture, redefines body
contours.
It also encourages firmer skin though the use of aquatic mint extract to boost the
synthesis of collagen and bacchairs
extract protects it from breakdown.
It also stimulates the mirco-circulation through the use of
horse chestnut to reduce the feeling of heaviness.
Finally, it also makes the skin feel comfortable, as sunflower
phospholipids, hazelnut oil and glycerine nourish and moisturise the skin and
give it a satin smooth feel.
Clarins Body Lift Cellulite Smoother has been formulated to
deliver maximum effectiveness, however effects can be further enhanced by
following a very simple application method developed by Clarins. By combining
manual pressure with muscle contractions the Self-Massage Body Contouring
Method, targets adipose tissue and helps to stimulate the micro-circulation and
thus encourage the elimination of excess water and lipids.
You can read more about the Clarins Body Lift Cellulite
Smoother as well as Clarins Self-Massage Body Contouring Method here.
The new Clarins Body
Lift Cellulite Smoother will have a RRP of $90.00 for 200ml, and be available
from April 1, 2013 from leading
department stores, select pharmacies and retails specialists, and at Adore
Beauty Online.
I’ve been so lucky to get the opportunity to trial the Clarins Body Lift Cellulite Smoother, so stay tuned for my review in a few weeks when given it a good test.
What do you think of
the Clarins Body Lift Cellulite Smoother? Do you have cellulite? What do you do
to prevent and minimise it?
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