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Labour massage oil going in to my hospital bag
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Labour massage oil formula

Welcome back, my expectant friend! Today’s share is a simple labour massage oil formula. This labour massage oil is the perfect companion to massage during labour to ease pain and discomfort and assist labour. If you already have carrier and essential oils in your collection, and the birth of your baby is imminent (like me! – 37 weeks now), then why not have a go at creating it? It’s super simple and can really help during labour. My recipe was inspired by Natalia Labour Massage Oil which is really lovely to buy if you can’t or don’t want to make your own! Why use a massage oil during labour? Labour massage is hugely helpful because it expresses love and support from a caring birth partner during labour. The power of touch increases oxytocin levels, and boosts contractions for a more comfortable birth. Read more about the evidence behind massage during…

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Urea & Lactic Acid Foot Cream
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Urea & Lactic Acid Foot Cream formula

Welcome back, skincare lover! Today I’m over the moon to share my formula for my own favourite Urea & Lactic Acid Foot Cream! This cream is a dupe for the amazing CCS Cracked Heel Repair Cream. I’m an amateur dabbler in making my own skincare and cosmetics. I’ve been making my own face creams for about 6 months, but over Christmas I decided to have a go at making a foot cream. Not just any old foot cream but one with ingredients that will make cracked heels and dry skin a thing of the past. Jump straight to recipe. Why use a foot cream with urea and lactic acid? Do you have cracked heels on your feet? You may already know you can’t just apply moisturiser or balm to this area to stop the cracking. What you need is exfoliation! This foot cream stars urea and lactic acid as its…

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Breast milk lotion with calendula and orange
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Breast milk lotion with calendula and orange

Welcome back, my friend! Today. I’m super excited to share something I’ve been working on for months. It’s my breast milk lotion with calendula and orange! Jump straight to recipe. I know how much you mamas love to make things with your milk. A popular post on my blog explains how to make a breast milk bath – an easy way to enjoy the skincare benefits of breast milk without too much effort. But in this post, I’m going to show you how you can create your very own breast milk lotion. It has a beautiful silky texture that can be pumped like a regular lotion, absorbs beautifully, and gives your skin all the benefits of breast milk plus way more. First, a note to those who’ve tried to make breast milk lotion before and found that their breast milk lotion separated or split not long after making it. Why breast milk…

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Pregnancy foot scrub
Pregnancy

Pregnancy foot scrub to reduce swelling & cramping

Are you pregnant and suffering with uncomfortable swollen feet, or feet that cramp painfully during the night? If so, then I really hope my DIY pregnancy foot scrub can help you as much as it’s helped me! Disclosure: this post contains references to PR gifted products. My views are honest and my own. My scrub contains beneficial ingredients known to help with swollen and cramping feet. Like other foot scrubs, it will help keep your feet lovely and soft. I’m 39 weeks pregnant now, so my feet love this gorgeous scrub. I adapted it from a post by the lovely Wellness Mama, specifically with pregnancy feet in mind. How can a pregnancy foot scrub help? First, epsom salts slough off dead skin and help with cramping by replenishing magnesium levels. Tamanu oil aids drainage and circulation. To soften rough skin, add calendula, olive, or almond oil – I prefer calendula for its ability to soften…

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