Have you every looked at what is actually in Palmers lotions?
The author of naturallymindful.com shares:
Metylparaben, propylbaraben: Hormone disruptors. They accumulate in breast cancer tissue. Damages to the reproductive and hormone systems.
PEG-100: Concern: Increased risk for cancer (breast, uterine, brain, leukemia). Often contaminated with 1, 4-dioxane, lead and arsenic. PEG open the pores on the skin enabling toxins to easily enter the body.
Propylene Glycol: Found in anti-freeze. Enough said.
This DISGUSTS me. Seriously. Yes, Mia and I are both fine, but who's to say that won't affect either of us down the road.
So after doing a lot of research, this is the recipe I came up with:
1/3 c. Shea Butter
1/3 c. Cocoa Butter
1/3 c. Coconut Oil
1 tbsp Vitamin E oil
10 drops Gentle Baby Essential Oil
10 drops Tangerine Essential Oil
Directions:
1. Measure out butters, coconut oil and vitamin E oil and place in a double boiler. Melt them all together until there aren't any clumps left.
2. Put in freezer about 30 minutes until mixture is solid again.
3. Pull the mixture out of the freezer. I will be using a stand mixer but you can also use a handheld mixer as well. Once you start whipping, add the essential oils to the mixture. You can adjust this amount for stronger smell. If mixture is too hard and doesn't whip very well, you can either add some more coconut oil or let it sit out a little while and thaw before you mix.
4. Once whipped and frothy looking, add to a cute airtight container and enjoy!
Use daily, morning and night!
Why these ingredients?
Coconut Oil has fatty chain acids that work to regenerate and rebuild the connective tissues that cause stretch marks. Massaged daily into the skin, it can help keep the skin on a growing belly supple and flexible. Purchase unrefined coconut oil as it has more of the healthful properties.
Cocoa Butter contains natural antioxidants and is one of the most stable fats. Although a recent double blind study did not find it better than placebo in preventing stretch marks, it was found to be moisturizing and soothing and daily use prevents dry, itchy skin. Depending on the brand, it can smell quite like chocolate.
Shea Butter originates in Africa and has been used for ages for all kinds of skin care concerns, including dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis, burns and stretch marks. Shea butter enhances the skin’s natural barrier function, increases the moisture levels, and helps with cell regeneration. It also helps with capillary circulation, helps sooth irritated skin, helps protect against UV rays and helps with restructuring effects on the epidermis. Try to purchase it unrefined.
Vitamin E is a very powerful antioxidant that prevents the formation of free-radical particles. Free radicals break down skin cells and create aging and depletion of nutrients. Vitamin E is known as a natural scar remedy when massaged into the skin. It stimulates the collagen in the skin, which can provide a noticeable difference when it comes to texture and strength. The antioxidant also promotes cell growth and is also a natural anti-inflammatory. Although not a preservative, vitamin E, as an antioxidant, can also help prolong the shelf-life of the belly butter.
(babybirdsfarm.com)
Gentle Baby essential oil includes geranium, rosewood, coriander, pamarosa, lavender, ylang ylang, roman chamomile, lemon, jasmine, and rose. This blend is comforting, soothing and a very beneficial oil for pregnancy. GREAT for skin!
Tangerine essential oil is also great for your skin, relaxation and simply just smells amazing!
Now, I know a lot of the time stretch marks and skin elasticity are heredity to some extent, but you still need to moisturize and take care of your skin, especially while pregnant!
Hop over to the essential oils and join my team tab to learn more and purchase ones that you'd like!
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