The Spoiled Mama Tummy Butter Review

I’m a firm believer in looking after my own skin, and my families. Heidi and Dexter are therefore spoilt with daily massages, and have their own bathroom cabinet overflowing with organic treatments. And… don’t tell him I’ve grassed him up , but I’ll often catch Craig nicking my face creams in the mornings too.

As the largest organ in the body, and the biggest defense any of us have against allergens and other air-born nasties, our skin needs constant nourishment to keep it in tip top shape (… and let’s face it, no one wants saggy knees, and a wobbly tummy). Sadly, having a baby plays absolute havoc with your skin and most of us (still) yummy mummies have a war wound or two to show for the experience.

I actually don’t mind my stretchmarks as I don’t see them as ugly. Most are already a nice shade of silver and I got away with just a couple of tiger stripes throughout both pregnancies. That said, if there’s a miracle product that can stop them multiplying as I shift the baby weight, that’s fine by me! And it just so happens, I’ve found an amazing one…

The Spoiled Mama Tummy Butter for Stretch Marks (Available at Effortless Skin)

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100% natural, and made from the finest organic ingredients available, this butter is the perfect solution for preventing or fading existing stretchmarks. Pure cocoa butter, organic Rosehip oil, organic Tamanu, and Kukui Nut oils have been combined to make a butter rich in Vitamin A and E, and high amounts of essential fatty acids. Together they promote collagen and elastin levels to increase cell regeneration. This results in firmer skin with greater elasticity.

This is pretty hard to fault to be honest. I love smothering my scars with this every morning and am happy to report that no new ones have come out to play since doing so.

The best way to describe the scent is Terry’s Chocolate Orange. This was a bit of a shock as I was expecting something far more cocoa buttery. It’s not unpleasant, far from it. It quickly fades to leave a light and almost odourless fragrance which makes it ideal for everyday use (basically you won’t be getting up anyone’s nose on the bus!).

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Applying the tummy butter was a cinch. It’s very easy to rub in and leaves your skin feeling amazingly soft. I’d say it takes a little while longer to absorb than other stretchmark creams I’ve used, but this is actually quite reassuring. It gives you a sense that the cream is doing its thing and delivering plenty of moisture where it’s needed. As it’s not quick to dry, I’d therefore recommend it for cheeky massages if you can get your other half in the mood.

In fact, massaging in the butter is key to its success. For much the same reasons as body-brushing, light circular motions will bring blood flow to the surface and this will help aid in stretch mark prevention. My mum always told me to massage towards the heart also. This promotes venous blood return back to the heart so that it may get re-oxygenated - thus improving results.

Getting skincare right and ensuring you’re using high quality products that are tailored to each part of your body is something I usually rave about; what you use on your arms and legs, will rarely be ideal for your breasts or your tummy. The fact some areas of your skin are more prone to stretching, less exposed to the elements, and more likely to sweat, are all different factors to take into consideration when selecting which product suits which body part best. This butter however, is a bit of an all-rounder.

It’ll lock in moisture all day and leave your skin incredibly hydrated (without any of the greasiness we’ve come to expect from rich creams). I can’t tell you how chuffed I am with it.

At £31 for a 4oz tub, it’s not cheap. Compared to other stretchmark solutions, it’s in the Ivory League in terms of price. But I’d happily pay this for what is essentially a gold star product. It’s a MUST-HAVE for any woman, regardless if she’s in the throes of pregnancy or not.

The only thing I’d have liked to have seen, is a prettier pot. For a premium organic product, the packaging is a little naff. I’d have liked to have seen real glass, more robust labeling (mine is peeling away) and a lid shield to save the cream slipping when laid on its side. Moot points I’m sure, but it’s the least I’d expect from a Rolls Royce brand. I’ll leave this in The Spoiled Mama’s capable hands.

To find out more, you can pop across to The Spoiled Mama’s website (US). To purchase, best prices can be found on effortlessskin.com, where there are also tons more luxury skincare products to get giddy over. You can also connect with Effortless Skin on Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest for offers, tips and beauty news.