Tag: pregnancy
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Review: Drunk Elephant Sweet Pitti Deodorant Cream – A Gentle Savior During Pregnancy
Navigating the world of deodorants can be a tricky affair, especially when you’re seeking something effective yet gentle enough for sensitive skin. Enter Drunk Elephant’s Sweet Pitti Deodorant Cream, a product that became my go-to during pregnancy. Today, I’m sharing my personal experience with this delightful deodorant, highlighting its key ingredients, benefits, and the reasons…
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Q: Are stretch marks normal?
Women who have recently given birth often feel ashamed for not putting in enough effort to prevent stretch marks and end up with a few lines on their skin, while teenagers feel embarrassed about their changing bodies. In reality, 88% of people have stretch marks. The presence or absence of stretch marks doesn’t heavily depend…
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6 Things That Can Help with Stretch Marks (and They Probably Weren’t Advertised on Instagram)
Stories from friends often demonstrate the “survivor’s bias”: if they didn’t get stretch marks while using oils, then the product must have worked! In reality, it all depends on genetics and hormones, not our efforts.
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Q: Why is my hair falling out and what can I do about it?
There can be various reasons – hormonal changes, stress, inflammatory processes in the body, pregnancy and childbirth, restrictive diets, iron deficiency, and certain medications. To find the cause…
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Battle of Affordable Anti-Aging Serums: The Ordinary vs. Sephora
Today, I’m comparing two popular and very affordable anti-aging serums: The Ordinary Granactive Retinoid 2% in Squalane and Sephora Targeted Anti-Aging Serum with 1% Bakuchiol. Both have their own strengths, but I have a particular soft spot for Sephora’s serum, especially given my personal circumstances. Let’s dive into the details!
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Q: After giving birth, I developed pigmentation on my face, even though I regularly use SPF. What should I do about it?
Unfortunately, this type of pigmentation is difficult to treat because melanocytes and melanin can penetrate the dermis. This means …
