New love story

Being more aware of your body and witnessing the rapid transformations that occur, you may feel a little concerned or apprehensive. This is natural. Rest assured, with a little extra help, Mother Nature will take care of your figure and its return to normal after the baby’s arrival. Clarins, experienced in skin care and body beauty, offers that “little extra help” needed to enjoy pregnancy “more beautifully”.
For more than 50 years, Clarins has enhanced the beauty of pregnant women throughout the world. This is a precious moment in your life, a time when new resolutions for you and your baby are made. We believe that beauty is accessible to everyone and does not require a lot of time or expense, just regularity. Clarins treatments will enhance your beauty and feelings of well-being to ensure an enjoyable pregnancy.
Ideally, the body should be prepared for motherhood before pregnancy. Contrary to popular belief, pregnancy is not the only cause of stretch marks. These damaged or broken fibres of the skin are caused by rapid weight gain, which can occur from the onset of puberty until about the age of thirty. By following Clarins advice, teenagers and young women can prepare their skin to better resist slackening caused by weight gain or pregnancy.
The baby responds to your emotions, your happiness and well-being. Everything you do for yourself, you do for your baby. Feeling good about yourself and feeling beautiful will benefit the baby during, and even after pregnancy.
Pregnancy is natural. It is not an illness. However, it is important to be aware of your body and the changes it is undergoing. Strict diets or “letting yourself go” are extremes to be avoided. Seek the right balance between rest and activity and do not hesitate to consult your doctor or midwife for reassurance and advice. Avoid trying to do everything at once, you will soon be discouraged. Slowly, surely, and regularly are the keys to success.
Pamper yourself!
Set aside some time just for you… half an hour to an hour pampering yourself works wonders for the morale and well-being. Spoiling yourself is an extremely therapeutic way to help calm the endless concerns and questions that face mothers-to-be. Taking time for yourself is useful, even essential, to help you recover after childbirth. Make your beauty resolutions now.
Pregnancy is the ultimate test for skin tone
The elastic fibres of the skin are stretched and risk splitting, causing unattractive stretch marks — at first, blue-red in colour, then pink, and finally turning white. Stretch marks occur more frequently in young women particularly from adolescence to the age of thirty, after rapid weight gain. Unfortunately, stretch marks do not disappear, but they do diminish with time and a little help from Smoothing Body Scrub. Of course prevention is better than cure: avoid excess weight gain, and prepare skin for the rigours of pregnancy by enhancing suppleness and resistance.
Exfoliate
Exfoliation is the first step in body care, and is recommended from adolescence — but it is never too late to start! When used regularly (two or three times a week), Smoothing Body Scrub is effective in three ways.
-Eliminates surface impurities and dead surface skin cells which prevent the skin from “breathing”. Leaves skin soft and smooth.
– Reveals fresher, more radiant looking skin and promotes firmer, more resistant surface skin. Helps prevent “sponginess”.
-Maximises the effectiveness of body products applied later.
When using Smoothing Body Scrub, concentrate on areas prone to weight fluctuations such as thighs, buttocks and hips. Concentrate on those areas that most develop stretch marks. Its fragrance free formula is ideal during pregnancy since many women can experience a heightened sense of smell. Stretch Mark Control helps prevent stretch marks by reinforcing skin’s resistance and helping it expand as needed during pregnancy on the abdomen, hips, thighs and breasts. It helps stimulate cellular renewal, moisturises and nourishes and promotes supple skin while protecting collagen fibres. It works to reduce the appearance of existing stretch marks and diminish their pink colour. Daily application becomes a pleasure as Stretch Mark Control comforts skin and diminishes the uncomfortable feelings of tight skin. Its rich, non-oily texture can be applied morning and/or evening. Tonic Oil, 100 percent Pure Plant Extracts has accompanied women through their pregnancies and beyond for more than 50 years. Rosemary and Mint tone and stimulate while Hazelnut oil helps maintain skin hydration and is rich in Vitamin E which offers proven age control properties. Apply Tonic Oil daily to all parts of the body. Ideally, you should follow application with a cool shower.
Leg alert
Your legs must support the extra weight you carry during pregnancy. Circulation is slower, and swollen legs are common from the sixth month onwards.The best way to minimise these problems is to slightly tilt the pelvis forwards. Avoid any movements which cause you to arch your back. Sleep with legs slightly elevated and during the day, stretch your legs out in front of you as much as possible. Do not cross your legs, especially if they tend to swell easily. Avoid tight, restrictive clothing and put aside high-heels and boots for a few months.
Again, Mother Nature has looked after everything! To facilitate pregnancy and childbirth, the body secretes certain hormones to “loosen” or free the joints. These hormones, in association with the added weight of pregnancy, can cause flat feet, and thus varicose veins. Walking half an hour every day is extremely beneficial. Remember to wear comfortable shoes which support the ankles.
Prevent swelling
If your legs tend to become swollen, use Anti-Eau Oil, 100 percent Pure Plant Extracts (with Broom, Geranium, etc.). Apply from the feet up to the thighs preferably in the evening. Ideally, follow with a cool shower or apply cool water with a large sponge. Begin at the feet and work upwards.For relaxed facial features put your feet up!
Fatigue is often the result of heavy feeling legs and can make facial features look drawn. Soothe leg fatigue by applying Energising Emulsion for Tired Legs. This refreshing emulsion is rich in plant extracts and essential oils to instantly soothe tired, heavy legs. The light, fluid texture can be applied at any time of day. Apply by massaging deeply into the soles of the feet, and then continue application by massaging up the legs using light pressure, as if you were rolling on stockings.
Enjoy this exciting time in your life, during this awakening of a new love, and stay even more beautiful with Clarins.

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