Himalaya for Moms currently consists of six products – a nipple care butter, toning massage oil, anti rash cream & three different body butters. Let’s dig in, shall we?

Himalaya FOR MOMS Toning Massage Oil

Massages have always been a part of traditional body care regimes for new mothers in India. Massage is proven to be effective for faster postpartum recovery and better health as it increases flexibility while also toning muscles. An effective massage can stimulate blood circulation, thus reducing pain and swelling. Massage also helps with improved milk secretion, relieves stress and promotes sound sleep.

The key ingredient is Sesame Oil, infused with Country Mallow, Winter Cherry & Aloe Vera. Sesame Oil has antioxidant properties, it also moisturises & soothes. Country Mallow helps improve muscle & joint strength. Winter Cherry conditioners & soothes the skin and Aloe Vera is has legendary healing properties. This oil is Lavender fragranced (one of my all-time favorite scents to relax & unwind to, along with lemongrass) make it the perfect massage oil for new moms.

Himalaya FOR MOMS Nipple Care Butter

Nipple care is usually done the traditional way. A cloth dipped in warm water is used to wipe away excess milk and saliva. Sometimes, harsh soap is used to clean nipples. Enzymes from baby’s saliva, water or even soap residue can remove moisture from sensitive nipple skin, all contributing to sore & cracked nipples in nursing mothers.

Formulated with kokum butter & virgin coconut oil, the nipple care butter can be used by expecting mothers (to nourish nipples & prepare them for lactation) & nursing mothers, to prevent & soothe sore & cracked nipples. It’s rich & emollient but non greasy, making it the perfect formula to care for your nipples.

Himalaya FOR MOMS Anti Rash Cream

Rashes can occur due to sweat, rubbing together of folded skin, or irritation caused by normal skin germs. The deeper the folds are, the more likely the chances of a rash. The most prone areas are between and under the breast, under the stomach, in the arm pits and between the thighs.

The Himalaya FOR MOMS Anti-Rash Cream is an herbal formulation that effectively reduces itching and rashes, and gently soothes the skin. It is very useful in relieving rashes during pregnancy, as well as other dermal cuts and scratches which cause minor itching. The comforting Lavender aroma will not only calm the rash but also distract your mind from the irritation. The key ingredients of this cream include Yashad Bhasma, with aloe vera, almond oil & manjistha.

The range also includes three Soothing Body Butters. Made with cocoa butter & glycerin (both known for intense moisturising & skin softening properties)

Himalaya FOR MOMS Soothing Body Butter – Rose

Himalaya FOR MOMS Soothing Body Butter – Lavender

Himalaya FOR MOMS Soothing Body Butter – Jasmine

The rose fragrance uplifts, jasmine rejuvenates & lavender calms (my personal favorite!) They’re available in 50ml, 100ml & 200ml.

Overall I really liked everything I tried from the new Himalaya FOR MOMS range. Himalaya is such a trusted brand & it’s great that they’re brought out a great skincare line for moms that’s both natural & very affordable (everything is under ₹500!) The range is easily available both in stores & online. x

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In India especially, there can be a lot of taboos of superstitions surrounding pregnancies. even without that, women might feel uncomfortable or unattractive with their changing bodies. Bio-Oil wanted to celebrate their beauty of pregnant women & the natural transition they go through by holding the Yummy Mummy Walk, & it was such a wonderful thing to see twelve gorgeous women, in different stages of their pregnancies walk the ramp clad in beautiful pastel Inaaya by Shivangi Lahoty ethnic wear.Also walking the ramp were model Carol Gracias & actress Shveta Salve & I think they couldn’t have chosen better women to be a part of it & no I’m not just saying it because they’re both currently pregnant. Carol Gracias made history of sorts by walking the ramp for Gaurang at Lakmé Fashion Week while flaunting her baby bump while Shveta Salve just did the most fierce & beautiful pregnancy shoot ever. Both women have been breaking all sorts of silly pregnancy stereotypes & just overall slaying it at life while showing us all that pregnancy is something beautiful & to be celebrated, while at the same time women can do pretty much anything they want to while being pregnant. Carol also choreographed the walk – her first time doing so!

Also present at the event were gynaecologist Dr. Kiran Coelho and dermatologist Dr. Rashmi Shetty. Expressing her view on this topic, Dr Coelho added, “I’m extremely happy to see all the Yummy Mummies take the ramp with such confidence. Women often feel conscious of not having the perfect body during their pregnancy. Having a baby is certainly one of the most special feeling for a mother-to-be however the worry of stretch marks during and post-pregnancy is a matter of great concern for her.  Using anti-stretch marks oils such as Bio Oil will certainly make a huge difference”.

The specialists highlighted various concerns related to health and skincare during pregnancy. They shed light on the ideal time after which mothers may start exercising in order to shed their pregnancy weight as well as recommended tips for improving the skin post-pregnancy. “A major worry that every pregnant woman has is, whether the stretch marks are ever going to go. The answer for which is try to minimize stretch marks during pregnancy by regularly applying moisturizers and oils such as Bio Oil, which contain Vitamin E, Lavender, Calendula and Rosemary,” Dr Rashmi Shetty further added. She emphasized on the need for mothers to take as much time as they require, post giving birth, to get back to exercising.

Encouraging women to come out of their shell, boosting their morale and making them feel beautiful was the focus of the event. Bio-Oil created a platform for expecting mothers, to help them come out of their cocoon and dazzle the ramp. This Mother’s Day, Bio Oil partnered with Yummy Mummies across the country to encourage them to celebrate and enjoy their pregnancy phase rather than shying away from the world – an important message indeed!

Bio‑Oil is a specialist skincare oil that helps improve the appearance of scars, stretch marks and uneven skin tone. It is also effective for aging and dehydrated skin. Bio‑Oil has won 284 skincare awards and has become the No.1 selling scar and stretch mark product in 20 countries since its global launch in 2002.

I’m going to start using Bio-Oil regularly on my upper thigh stretch marks & I certainly hope to see a difference – I’ll report on the same in a couple of months!

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