Mama Comfort Belly Balm
Mama Comfort Belly Balm is formulated to hydrate the rapidly expanding and stretched skin accommodating a growing baby to try preventing or minimizing the appearance of reddish lines AKA stretch marks. The comforting blend of cocoa and mango butters, and calendula infused in argan oil, babassu and apricot kernel oils supplemented with rosehip seed oil and vitamin E supports hydration, protects, heals, strengthens, and promotes elasticity of the epidermis, the top layer of skin. Vitamin E bring its own antioxidant properties to the blend. A small amount of carnauba wax thickens the mix while adding a silky feel and extra protection. No essential oils are used making it a fragrant-free and safe balm to use, especially during the early “smell sensitive” stage of pregnancy.
This gentle skin-soothing and softening balm also helps if the ever-increasing skin on the belly or other parts of the body itches or feels irritated since moisturizing brings relief from discomfort and heals dry skin. Frequently using an emollient benefits skin and makes it more supple and healthy. Although it may not completely prevent the appearance of stretch marks, it aids in making them less visible. If they appear, most stretch marks fade, or disappear after the baby is born. To provide the most beneficial effect, the best time to use a hydrating balm is while skin is still damp as after a shower or bath, giving it an ample time to soak in before getting dressed.
Cocoa and mango butters.
Calendula infused in argan oil.
Babassu oil. Apricot kernel oil. Rosehip Seed oil.
Carnauba wax.
Vitamin E.
This balm may not prevent appearance of stretch marks. However, it can aid in reducing the overall discomfort and dryness of skin.
The results from applying Mama Comfort Belly Balm will be different from person to person.
A small patch test is always recommended to ensure absence of allergic reaction.
Apply to affected areas as often as needed. Best time is after a shower or bath while skin is still damp. Give it an ample time for balm to soak in before dressing.
A short Guide to Ingredients & Their Benefits
Botanicals
Calendula: Antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and skin soothing flower, calendula is a member of the daisy family. It is known as a powerful agent helping to heal and regenerate skin, reduce swelling and provide relief from inflammation and irritations and other skin discomforts. Calendula is rich in antioxidant compounds that protect skin from stressors causing dryness, irritation, breakouts and inflammation. Calendula seeds have a high concentration of linoleic and calendic acid that help to improve skin hydration to keep it healthy.
CARRIER OILS
Apricot Kernel Oil: Gentle, light, easily absorbed, highly moisturizing, skin soothing and softening carrier oil well suited for all skin types, including combination, sensitive or acne-prone skin. Rich in oleic and linoleic acid, vitamins A, C and E, Omegas 9, 6, and 3, and palmitic and stearic acid that give it effective anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-aging, antiseptic, and anti-bacterial properties. In topicals, apricot oil is highly beneficial for cell regeneration, rejuvenating and keeping skin healthy, protecting it from inflammation and free radicals, and acting as a natural sunscreen. An additional benefit of apricot oil is that it helps alleviate the symptoms of eczema and other itchy skin conditions.
Argan oil is gentle, highly moisturizing and has anti-aging and anti-inflammatory effect. It absorbs quickly and is recommended for all types of skin in need of deep hydration. Rich in fatty acids and Vitamin E as well as antioxidants. It has anti-sebum properties and will naturally reduce excess oil production. Prevents sun damage, soften skin, and reduces fine lines.
Comedogenic scale: noncomedogenic and will not clog pores.
Babassu oil (Orbignya oleifera) derived from cold pressing the nut of a native Brazilian palm tree is lightweight and moisturizing, absorbing quickly into skin making it beneficial for all skin types. Rich in Vitamin E, antioxidants and healthy fatty acids such as lauric, oleic, palmitic, stearic and myristic acids. It is an excellent choice to use as a natural anti-inflammatory agent for skin hydration and wound care, scar healing, inflammation, soothing irritation and itching, and repairing dry, chopped or damage skin. Effective and enriching emollient for facial topicals because it does not clog pores and contains antibacterial and antimicrobial properties that help to improve skin texture and reduce bacteria that cause acne. Healing and hydrating properties of babassu oil are beneficial to skin conditions like eczema, psoriasis or rosacea. Caution: Patch test is recommended for highly sensitive skin.
Rose hips are small bulbs filled with seeds underneath rose petals. They are naturally rich in antioxidants, including vitamin C, B and E and polyunsaturated fatty acids that help to boost skin cells restoration, maintain healthy skin tone and hydration, protect against free radicals, aid in reducing inflammation, decrease scarring and support wound healing.
Cosmetic BUTTERS
Cocoa butter is a natural fat derived from the roasted seed of the cocoa bean and has a distinctive sweet cocoa scent. A rich source of vitamin E, antioxidants, omega-3 and fatty acids with skin-soothing properties cocoa butter aids in protecting skin from free radicals while keeping skin hydrated and helping to heal irritated and dry skin, eczema and sunburns. It also helps to reduce stretch marks, discolored skin and scars. It is beneficial for all skin types, including sensitive or hypersensitive skin.
Mango Butter: Creamy, skin-softening and moisturizing plant butter rich in vitamins C, A and E, fatty acids, salicylic acid and antioxidants that hydrate and nourish skin and protect it from sun damage. Vitamin C component aids wound healing and helps to improve skin complexion, calm redness, even out natural skin tone and lessens hyperpigmentation. Vitamin A component helps to reduce many signs of aging, including wrinkles and improves skin texture and tone. Mango butter’s properties to smooth and soothe are especially comforting for dry, irritated or itchy skin.
Additional Ingredients
Carnauba wax is a natural, vegan wax that comes from the leaves of the Copernicia cerifera botanical, a Brazilian palm tree called “The Tree of Life”. It is used as an emulsifying, thickening and skin-softening agent that is compatible with all oils and prolonging a shelf life of products.
The antioxidant properties of vitamin E are skin nourishing, hydrating and allow for protection from free radical damage, reducing signs of aging, hyperpigmentation and healing of scar tissue. It is also helps to extend the shelf-life of products made with botanical oils.
Each ingredient has a story and unique attributes that are detailed to provide information and to ensure that allergic reaction is avoided.
A patch test of the product is recommended, especially for sensitive skin.
The information provided is purely educational.
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