Emma Louise Connolly has been sharing the products she’s been using during her pregnancy to keep stretch marks at bay including her go-to ‘bump cream’
After recently announcing that she’s expecting her second child with husband Oliver Proudlock, Emma Louise Connolly has been sharing her pregnancy journey with fans. From her food cravings to the comfy outfits she’s been rocking and the beauty products she can’t do without, the model has been giving her followers a sneak peek into her pregnancy must-haves.
Recently, Emma revealed her favourite product for preventing stretch marks as her belly expands. In an Instagram video, Emma is seen applying the Bloom and Blossom Stretch Marks Cream, £28.50, to her growing bump, which helps keep it hydrated and promotes skin elasticity.
The Bloom and Blossom Stretch Marks Cream is packed with potent skin-loving ingredients like horsetail leaf extract and ylang ylang oil, which deeply moisturise your skin and boost elasticity. The cream also contains chlorella extract, rich in B vitamins, magnesium and zinc, which help repair damaged skin and restore collagen, while organic shea butter nourishes and locks in moisture.
This extra hydration helps prevent stretch marks by giving your skin some added stretch, reducing the risk of scarring. It’s suitable for all skin types and safe to use throughout pregnancy.
The Bloom and Blossom Stretch Marks Cream isn’t just for pregnancy bumps. It’s a fab solution for all stretch mark-prone areas, like hips, thighs and busts, and can even help prevent stretch marks from sudden growth spurts.
To get the most out of this rich, hydrating cream, simply apply it twice a day to the areas most likely to be affected, massaging it in gently. Plus, it absorbs quickly, so you won’t be left waiting around for it to dry.
Shoppers are loving it too, with one writing: “It’s great, smells amazing, not sticky and keeps your tummy moisturised for ages. You don’t have to wait ages for it to dry either.”
Another added: “Smells amazing! Great consistency too and lasts all day!”
One did say: “This is a great product unfortunately I personally don’t like the smell, sorry. Love all the packaging etc.”
However others were thrilled, with one customer writing: “This is now our third time using this cream for our third pregnancy. Always buy this for my wife, she loves the effectiveness as well as the smell. Non greasy cream that really does help prevent stretch marks.”
You can grab the Bloom and Blossom Stretch Marks Cream at Boots for £28, or snag it for £20.80 with Marks and Spencer’s limited time offer.
Another fabulous beauty treat for new or expecting mums is the Luna Daily The Pregnancy and New mum Kit, priced at £75. This kit is designed to nurture your skin through every stage of pregnancy and beyond, packed with soothing, hydrating and gentle beauty products that’ll tackle everything from stretch marks and dry nipples to post-partum soreness.
Inside you’ll find: The Nip and Lip Balm, The Post Birth Soothing Spray, The Motherhood Wash, The Skin Support Oil for Stretch Marks and Hyperpigmentation, The Perineal Massage Oil all neatly packed in a quilted wash bag, reports the Mirror.