Natural products for pregnancy: oils, soaps and herbal teas



Body care during pregnancy is very important, as is the search for psychophysical well-being. However, it is equally important to choose the most suitable products. Let's look at some natural products for body care and natural products that help to combat the small ailments typical of pregnancy.

Mallow herbal tea among natural products for pregnancy

Sweet almond oil in pregnancy

Sweet almond oil cannot really fail in the beauty of pregnant women: economic, ecological, natural, it is useful in many aspects. It is obtained by cold pressing of sweet almonds, without the use of chemical solvents, and is one of the most famous natural products for cosmetic use.

  • Helps fight stretch marks . Stretch marks, unfortunately, are a very common blemish in pregnancy; they tend to appear above all on the stomach, breast and hips. Sweet almond oil, thanks to its elasticizing and moisturizing properties, helps prevent stretch marks and lighten those that may have already formed. Spread it on belly skin, breasts, hips and inner thighs, morning and evening. Wait a few minutes before dressing to avoid staining your clothes.
  • It helps keep the skin of the whole body beautiful . It has softening, emollient, soothing and nourishing properties and is suitable for the skin of the whole body. Applied before the shower it helps to obtain a velvety skin without having to apply a moisturizer after the bath. It can also be used on the face and lips.
  • Helps maintain a nice head of hair . It can be used for hair packs to do before shampooing or to protect them from the aggression of atmospheric agents, especially in summer.

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Natural soaps

During pregnancy you may feel the need to resort to more natural products, which respect the skin more, even when it comes to personal hygiene. It is therefore a good time to try natural soaps, you will not abound them anymore.

  • Aleppo soap. It was the first soap in the world and still today it is handcrafted. Contains olive oil and laurel oil, in varying percentages. It can be used as a make-up remover, as a face and body cleanser and if you want to shave with a razor. If the skin is very dry, choose an Aleppo soap with a lower percentage of laurel oil.
  • Nablus soap. The original one is produced only with pure first pressing olive oil. It is indicated for personal hygiene of the whole body, especially when the skin is dry. Thanks to its very delicate fragrance, it can be useful in pregnancy even when the sense of nausea leads to not tolerating intense aromas.

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Infusions in pregnancy

Natural is not synonymous with certainty and, during pregnancy, we must pay double attention to the herbs we take, so as not to harm the development and health of the fetus. Before resorting to natural herbal products, it is therefore essential to always seek the advice of a doctor.

We see three herbal teas that can generally be well tolerated even during pregnancy.

  • Mauve. The mallow- based herbal tea has a decongestant, anti-inflammatory and laxative action. Constipation is a very common disorder in pregnancy and the mallow helps to fight it.
  • Lime. The linden- based infusion helps combat anxiety, stress, insomnia, nervousness and headaches. It has a mild sedative effect that promotes night rest and helps to alleviate any anxiety that may occur during the day. It can also be used during breastfeeding.
  • Melissa. The balm- based herbal tea has many properties: it is calming, relaxing, anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic. Promotes digestion and night rest, helps fight nausea and feeling tired, relaxes. It can be used during pregnancy, but not always, it is important that there are no thyroid dysfunctions. It is not indicated during breastfeeding.
  • Chamomile. Chamomile is one of the most tolerated herbs and can be taken safely both during pregnancy and during breastfeeding. The only contraindication is a possible allergy. It has above all antispasmodic properties and can be useful against uterine cramps, intestinal cramps and poor digestion. It also causes a feeling of pleasant relaxation and consequently helps fight anxiety and stress.

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