Tips from a beauty company
Donna Hudson, national education representative for Kiehl's, which specializes in beauty and well-being, says pregnant women often seek out fragrance-free products from Kiehl's and other companies because hormonal changes increase their sensitivity to smell.
To combat dry skin, use a gentle scrub such as Ultra Moisturizing Buffing Cream once a week. Moisturize daily with Creme de Corp, a superenriched nourishing treatment with the antioxidant beta-carotene.
Now really is the time to indulge in a little pampering. If scents don't bother you, increase your chances of getting a good night's sleep with a warm, soothing soak in Lavender Foaming-Relaxing Bath with sea salts and aloe vera or Mineral Muscle Soak Foaming-Relaxing Bath. All products, Kiehl's.
Tips from a spa
Concepts Day Spa salon in Toronto offers a pregnancy package called Pampering for Two, which includes a pedicure, reflexology (which helps ease tired, swollen legs and alleviate water retention) and a facial. Mitzi Mak, general manager of Concepts, has this advice for choosing services at a spa in your area.
When you book a spa appointment, inform the receptionist that you are pregnant, and tell each technician that works on you so treatments can be modified to suit your needs better; for example, a gentle, relaxing massage targeting pressure points would be preferable to an aggressive deep-tissue massage. Confirm that your masseuse is a registered therapist.
Pedicures are the service most requested by expectant mothers, says Mak, mainly because, at a certain point, it's difficult to do your own. All that soaking, buffing and polishing also helps alleviate foot and leg fatigue.
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