Beauty Bible Beauty Clinic
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August 22nd, 2010: Safety of essential oils in pregnancy
Q As most natural and organic products contain essential oils, are they okay to use during pregnancy?
A According to clinical pharmacist Shabir Daya, ‘the vast majority of essential oils in skin and bodycare products are perfectly safe for use during pregnancy because we are not applying or using the pure essential oil – they are diluted down within the formulation.’
However, he adds that ‘There are certain oils which one would either avoid (even after dilution) or use with caution and these include basil, cinnamon, clove, lemongrass, peppermint, rosemary and thyme.’
‘The above list would be best avoided during the first trimester of pregnancy but could be used subsequently especially when they are part of a formulation where they are diluted down (unless the whole formula is an aromatherapy blend with no carrier oil to dilute it down).’
‘Essential oils safe for use during pregnancy, especially if diluted down to the appropriate blend, include bergamot, eucalyptus, geranium, lavender, sandalwood, tea tree and ylang ylang.’
There’s a natural range you might like to try called Boo Boo Mummy, from Victoria Health, which is based on natural oils (argan oil, with passion-flower, avocado and sweet almond oils), shea butter, and herbs such as centella and ginkgo biloba, plus botanicals including chamomile, hibiscus, and white lily.
The range includes Bosom Buddy, a bust firming treatment, £18.99 for 125 ml, Perineum Massage Oil, £12.99 for 100 ml, Silky Soft Body Wash, £9.99 for 250 ml, Soft & Creamy Body Smoother, £14.99 for 190 ml, Splendidly Soothing Bath Soak, £9.99 for 250 ml and Super Stretchy Miracle Oil, £14.99 for 100ml.
 We  . . . Yardley English Lavender Cologne Stick, £3.50 for 20 ml. Yardley’s just about to get a big makeover – and happily, this little stick of cooling wondrousness will stay in the range. Swipe over pulse points when the temperature rises: the soothing, aromatic gel works on your senses to instantly de-stress and rebalance – and cool you faster than you can say ‘heatwave’. An unsung lavender hero product which deserves its moment in the sun!
Where to Find Products
Boo Boo Mummy Bosom Buddy, £18.99 for 125 ml, is available to purchase on-line from www.victoriahealth.com. Don’t forget your exclusive 5% discount with all on-line orders from our site.
Boo Boo Mummy Perineum Massage Oil, £12.99 for 100 ml, is available to purchase on-line from www.victoriahealth.com. Don’t forget your exclusive 5% discount with all on-line orders from our site.
Boo Boo Mummy Silky Soft Body Wash, £9.99 for 250 ml, is available to purchase on-line from www.victoriahealth.com. Don’t forget your exclusive 5% discount with all on-line orders from our site.
Boo Boo Mummy Soft & Creamy Body Smoother, £14.99 for 190 ml, is available to purchase on-line from www.victoriahealth.com. Don’t forget your exclusive 5% discount with all on-line orders from our site.
Boo Boo Mummy Splendidly Soothing Bath Soak, £9.99 for 250 ml, is available to purchase on-line from www.victoriahealth.com. Don’t forget your exclusive 5% discount with all on-line orders from our site.
Boo Boo Mummy Super Stretchy Miracle Oil, £14.99 for 100ml, is available to purchase on-line from www.victoriahealth.com. Don’t forget your exclusive 5% discount with all on-line orders from our site.
Yardley English Lavender Cologne Stick, £3.50 for 20 ml, is available to purchase on-line from www.cheapsmells.com.
Beauty Bible Beauty Clinic Archive
August 15th 2010 - Skincare for combination skin with blackheads
August 8th 2010 - Concealing Varicose Veins
August 1st 2010 - Treating Hives
July 25th 2010 - UV Skin Protection
July 18th 2010 - Light Foundations
July 11th 2010 - Consequences of Chemotherapy
July 4th 2010 - Eyebrow makeovers
June 26th 2010 - Weak nails
June 20th 2010 - Cleanser for acne
June 13th 2010 - Frown line fillers
June 6th 2010 - Body Lotions
May 30th 2010 - Holiday Hair Care
May 23rd 2010 - Cleanse and tone
May 16th 2010 - Hair protection
May 9th 2010 - Weak nails
May 2nd 2010 - Calming hair products
April 25th 2010 - Skincare for PCOS
April 18th 2010 - Tinted Moisturisers
April 11th 2010 - Stretch Marks
April 4th 2010 - Red Veins
March 28th 2010 - All-Over Sensitive Skin
March 21st 2010 - Foundation Recommendations
March 14th 2010 - Ingredients
March 7th 2010 - Laser hair removal
February 28th 2010 - SPF Moisturisers
February 21st 2010 - Eyelash enhancers
February 14th 2010 - Night-time skincare
February 7th 2010 - Moisturisers
January 31st 2010 - Concealers
January 24th 2010 - Primers
January 17th 2010 - Choosing skincare products
January 10th 2010 - Parabens free make-up
January 3rd 2010 - Cosmetic Dentistry
Beauty Bible Beauty Clinic Archive 2009
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