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What are stretch marks?
Stretch marks, or striae graviae, are scars which appear on skin which has been over-stretched. Stretch marks occur in the dermis, or middle layer of the skin. This elastic layer is fortified with fibers known as collagen and elastins that allow the skin to stretch and snap back into shape. When this layer is continuously stretched over a long period of time, the elasticity can break down. In areas where these break downs occur, the skin tries to reinforce itself by increasing the amount of collagen. The result is the scars we call stretch marks. They usually emerge as purple or reddish marks that fade to shallow gray or white scars, although some people report that their stretch marks begin gray or white and change to purplish-red.
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Do all pregnant women get stretch marks?
Approximately 85 - 90% of pregnant women get stretch marks during pregnancy, usually during the third trimester and sometimes earlier. They affect women of all ages, sizes and ethnic backgrounds. (They affect men and non-pregnant women, too, for different reasons.)
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Does pregnancy really change a woman's skin care needs?
Yes, in most cases it does. The shift in hormones means that many women find that their normal skin care regimen no longer works well, because their skin becomes more oily, more dry or more sensitive while pregnant. In addition, the tremendous abdominal growth you experience during pregnancy (and, to a lesser extent, breast and hip enlargement, too) causes itching, and often leads to stretch marks. Nearly 90% of women develop stretch marks during pregnancy, and pregnancy is one of the leading causes of stretch marks.
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Are stretch marks preventable or curable?
Various theories exist on this subject, suggesting there is room for debate. Some health professionals believe that stretch marks are genetic; however, these same professionals often suggest that using the proper moisturizer can relieve itching, nourish the skin and help fade stretch marks.
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What results have you found with Blooming Body Belly Bliss?
In random surveys of users, 92% of pregnant women using Blooming Body Belly Bliss reported they did not get one lasting stretch mark, and claimed the butter was the only solution for their excessive itching.
78% of users treating already existing stretchmarks experienced a significant improvement in an average of 8 weeks of daily use. The results included fading, blending and smoothing of the scars to blend with the surrounding skin tone and texture.
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What else can I do, besides caring for my skin,
to help prevent stretch marks?
There are several steps that you can take that may help prevent stretch marks. First, eat a healthy diet including all the protein, vitamins and fruits and vegetables essential to your health, to nourish both your baby and your skin.
Second, take prenatal vitamins as prescribed by your physician, again to assure that your body has all the building blocks it needs or a healthy baby and for your health, as well.
Third, monitor your weight gain and try not to exceed your doctor's recommendations for a steady, healthy weight gain appropriate for you. Always remember, you should never diet during pregnancy! Your baby needs a steady supply of calories and nutrients every day to support healthy growth and development, and it is absolutely necessary for you to gain weight during pregnancy.
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Are your products organic? Are they suitable for vegan users?
Yes and yes. Our products are all organic or wildcraft in origin, and contain no animal products.
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What makes Blooming Body products different from other products?
Our products are all natural, created from either organic or wildcraft ingredients, with no animal products or animal testing, and handcrafted in a time-consuming process seldom used in today's fast-paced world of consumer products. The herbs chosen for our formulas are known for their synergistic effects, and work together for maximum benefit to the user.
In our Belly Bliss and Body Butter formulas, each herb was selected for its ability to relax, nourish and rebuild skin tissue and collagen strands, with ingredients that have been used for centuries and across many cultures to help preserve, restore and beautify the skin. These botanicals are steeped in oils also celebrated for their ability to promote healthy skin. Finally, the oil infusions are combined with cocoa butter, a traditional moisturizing favorite of pregnant women, which gives form to our botanical oils and makes our product easy to use. This detailed process uses only the finest natural ingredients from start to finish, resulting an exotic balm that we believe will absolutely work wonders on your burgeoning belly, breasts and hips and all over your body!
Every ingredient in our salves, oils, soaps and soaks contribute to the therapeutic (and in some cases, aromatherapeutic) benefit, with no fillers or inexpensive additives.
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Are Blooming Body products safe?
Yes. All of our products use ingredients deemed safe for topical use during pregnancy, and have been tested extensively (with no animal testing). Our baby products include only ingredients recognized for their safety on even the most delicate infant skin. If for any reason you are dissatisfied with one of our products, or if you develop any type of skin reaction to our products, simply discontinue use and return the product for a full refund.
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Do you have a money back guarantee?
Yes. If for any reason you are unsatisfied with your Blooming Body purchase, simply return the unused portion for a full refund.
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Do Blooming Body's butters work for people other
than expectant mothers?
Absolutely. That is why we market the Belly Bliss butter under another name, Body Butter. The anti-stretch mark action effectively prevents and repairs stretch marks, making it excellent for body builders. Adolescents, who often get stretch marks during a growth spurt, can use it to prevent and repair stretch marks also. In addition, it is an excellent salve for moisturizing, treating minor burns, eczema, psoriasis, cuts, scrapes, bruises, dry skin, crow's feet, windburn, sunburn, and much more (see the next question.)
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Do Belly Bliss and Healing Body Butter work for other ailments and skin conditions, beyond stretch marks?
Yes, they do! It's moisturizing, anti-inflammatory and anti-itch properties make it an excellent treatment for eczema in people of all ages, as well as other dry and itchy skin conditions. Use it in the winter to soften and protect cuticles; on elbows and knees; on rough dry feet or anywhere skin is dry. The salve is also excellent for scars, rashes, psoriasis, sunburn, windburn, cuts, bruises, hemorrhoids, minor burns, as a facial and body moisturizer, for crows feet and wrinkles and other common skin complaints. The rich, emollient oils and natural herbal extracts have been specially combined to safely soften and rebuild skin tissue all over your body, for a healthy and youthful glow.
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