About the beginning of the second trimester, your clothes will be feeling tighter as your abdomen swells. This is a good time to start using this Essential Oil moisturizer. It will help keep your skin supple and elastic and enhance collagen production (this is a good thing !). And it will feel good for Mama and the Baby to be.
How to Make Your Own Pregnancy Belly Rub Oil
What you will need
- 2 ounces of basic organic oil (you can choose from sesame, almond, sunflower, jojoba)
- 2 ounces of organic oil (you can choose from Wheatgerm, Hazelnut or Macadamia Nut but if you can’t find any of these then just use any of the basic organic oils)
- 24 drops of Organic Lavender Oil OR 12 drops Mandarin oil and 10 drops Neroli oil
About the Ingredients It’s important to use organic oil since regular oils are often obtained using a solvent extraction. Side note:Â What does “organic” mean? Â Check with the Organic Trade Association.
Remember that some of these oils will have a noticeable aroma, so only use it if you like the smell. Hazelnut, Macadamia and Sesame are more expensive oils but contain lots of vitamins and have amazing skin nourishing abilities so it’s great if you can include one of these in your blend.
In terms of the Essential Oil, lavender is the easiest by far to find and very reasonably priced. However I have to say that Mandarin and Neroli are absolutely heavenly. Mandarin is reasonably priced but Neroli which is extracted from Orange Blossoms is quite expensive.There are 100 drops in a 5 ml bottle.
Recipe for Pregnancy Belly Rub
Measure out a total of 4 ounces of Organic oil into a clean jar. Then add a total of 24 drops of essential oil (the essential oil jars come with a built in dropper). Stir well and you’re done.
How To Use
You can begin in the first or second trimester, whenever your abdomen starts to “grow”. With gentle circular movements apply oil to the abdomen twice a day. You can also use this blend on your thighs, sides and anywhere else your skin is stretching. The important thing is to start using it before the stretch marks appear. You should continue to use it until about 1 month after the birth as rapid decrease in weight can leave stretch marks as well.
Important if this is the first time you are massaging either the basic oil or the essential oil on your body, do a patch test first to make sure you don’t have any allergies to the ingredients. Just rub a small amount of the finished blend on the inside of your elbow and wait 24 hours. If there’s no rash or reaction, you’re good to go.
Added Tip : Whether you or someone you love are applying the Belly oil , this is a good time to send loving thoughts to your growing and changing body.
