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mum-to-be organics

publication date: Apr 13, 2010
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author/source: Harriet Elliot
mum-to-br tummy creamThis is a really nice range of products by little me organics (which specialises in organic skincare products for babies with the benefit of arompatherapy ingredients) - it has jolly packaging that you can definitely leave on your dressing table, useful products that you actually need rather than superflous cabinet clutterers and at a really reasonable price.

The mum-to-be organics range all have rose hip, vanilla and grapefruit as their key ingredients but the effect of these aromatherapy oils is actually pleasantly subtle. And I decided or realised that the distinguishing characteristic of the range is its "organic-ness" – which is relevant if you feel your skin is particulary sensitive at this time, you're being really aware of what your body needs and how you want to treat it or simply that you need to look after yourself more during these special 40 weeks.

mum-to-be stretch mark oilI loved the Rich Tummy Cream - it comes in a pot so there is a pleasurable sensation of scooping it out and then warming it in your hands before putting it on your skin. The grapefruit gives a little tingle to your skin and then you are left with silky rather than greasy, moisturised skin (I didn't stop at the tummy but used it all over!). I really liked this as a moisturiser and used it every night.

The Stretch Mark Oil is clear so I wasn't worrying about staining my clothes, quite light and sunk in to my skin relatively quickly. I am lucky enough not to have too many stretch marks so I can't comment on its efficacy but I liked it for its subtlety.

mum-to-be bath soakFinally the Luxury Bath Soak was the essence of my discovery of the pleasure of organic over non-organic products – without all the usual gunk to make foams foam, I was initially a little disappointed with the so-called Luxury experience but on sharing time with the bottle, the gentle scent and the undramatic foam, I actually decided I rather liked this low key, "me time" product. Its everyday-ness and simplicity can't compete with true luxury brands out there but that's not really why you would use this range – it's organic, it's affordable and it makes you smile. So job done.

  • mum-to-be Rich Tummy Cream – £6.99
  • mum-to-be Stretch Mark Oil – £6.99
  • mum-to-be Luxury Bath Soak – £4.99

Available from Boots, Toys R Us, Mothercare, John Lewis and Sainsbury.