Being pregnant with my first child, Rumi Joon, inspired me to start Josie Maran Cosmetics and make it safe and eco-friendly. Naturally, this means the line is perfect for expectant mothers and babies, too! With a second child on the way now, I've been getting a lot of questions about exactly how I use these products to deal with those funny things pregnancy does to your body like stretch marks and imbalanced skin. I've rounded up my favorites and here are my tips on how you can make them work for you. Good luck and best wishes on your own pregnancy adventure!
For Stretch Marks
100% Pure Argan Oil is a wonder ingredient with rich antioxident properties. Easily absorbed into the skin, it helps prevent the breakdown of collagen and elastin working as both a preventative and healing measure against stretch marks.
Josie's Tips: Use 100% Pure Argan Oil multiple times a day on the belly, legs, arms and other fragile skin to reduce and prevent stretch marks. For concentrated healing, use our Argan Balm at night before bed.
For Dry Skin and Hair
During pregnancy, hormonal changes can affect skin leaving it dry, scaly and itchy, while hair can feel brittle and damage-prone. Argan Oil, which is rich in Vitamin E, essential fatty acids and antioxidents, helps restore moisture and heals naturally.
Josie's Tips: To prevent and balance dry skin, use 100% Pure Argan Oil from head to toe after bathing and while still damp. Follow with Argan Balm on rough patches and use Whipped Argan Oil Body Butter as needed throughout the day. For quick relief on the face, use our Argan Oil Moisturizing Stick on face, lips and even to treat split-ends. For treating dry hair and smoothing frizz, apply a few drops of Argan Oil Hair Serum to towel dried hair.
For Acne
Besides leaving skin sometimes dry, your changing hormones can also cause acne and breakouts during pregnancy. Rather than stripping the skin with strong chemicals, restore balance and fight oil with Argan Oil.
Josie's Tips: Balance skin by washing daily with Argan Cleansing Oil followed by our Argan Daily Moisturizer with SPF 40+. For toning and to spot treat breakouts, also use the Argan Blemish Clearing Pads.
For Babies
Once you have your baby, my Argan Oil products are safe and gentle for them, too!
Josie's Tips: Protect and moisturize your baby's skin with 100% Pure Argan Oil on their body, a drop in their hair and after bathing for extra hydration. My Argan Balm makes a great treatment for diaper rash as it protects and soothes the skin, while Argan Bear Naked Wipes are good for cleaning little hands and faces.
