Moisturizing Mama
top 5: belly creamscanada
(Dec.02.09)
You know you’re in the market for belly cream when a) you’re terrified of stretch marks and b) that gentle caress of the baby bulge increasingly turns into furious scratching of perpetually itchy skin...
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Substance Belly Jelly By Matter Company
You could put yourself into a meditative state with this all-natural, silky-soft balm that gives off a faint but sweet scent.
Belly Jelly, $19. Retailers listed online at www.mattercompany.com
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Bug & Pickle Belly Cream
Increase skin’s elasticity with this much-loved (and fast-absorbing) cream that moisturizes and nourishes as it soothes. (Bonus: works on hips, breasts and bottoms too!)
Bug & Pickle Belly Cream, $20. Available at www.acornsoaks.com
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Belly Envy Belly Cream
Who says supple skin belongs only to the pre-pubescent? This organic blend brings soothing hydration to stretched-out skin.
Belly Envy Belly Cream, $20. Available at www.babybellies.ca
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Erbaviva Stretch Mark Cream
Shea butter teams up with essential oils, Vitamin E and other key players in this popular organic line that’ll help you win the battle against the stretch mark. (Or relax you into indifference.)
Erbaviva Stretch Mark Cream, $28. Available at www.mashedbananas.ca
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Mama Mio Tummy Rub Stretch Mark Butter
As thick and rich go, this award-winning cream cannot be beat. It soothes itchy bellies while working to prevent those pesky red rivulets from snaking across your belly.
Mama Mio Tummy Rub Stretch Mark Butter, $37. Available at www.beautymark.ca
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