It seems the more my skin stretches the more it itches. Just another one of my pregnancy woes. I find it’s worse by the end of the day; I start by scratching my tummy, and then the itch moves to my back and sometimes even to my legs and arms. I’ve tried a few lotions marketed for dry skin, but the relief just doesn’t last, which means I’m constantly reapplying…..and buying.
Enter Thincskin, which hails from beautiful Hawaii. Owner Malena has created a line of natural skincare products for the whole family and asked if I would like to try her “Mama Belly” balm for itchy skin. Where do I sign up?? Here’s what she sent, packaged in a classy recycled aluminum tin:
I opened the tin to find a sweet-smelling concoction with a light, whipped consistency. The product description says it “smells so good you’ll want to eat it,” and I’d have to concur. To me, the fragrance is almost like a tasty dessert. What’s inside? Oils and butters from Hawaii to soothe away dryness, and an herbal infusion to target the itching. In fact, the main ingredients come from a local Hawaiian grower. And it’s all organic: olive oil infused calendula, cocoa butter, shea butter, coconut oil, macadamia nut oil, corn starch, vitamin E T-50 & essential oils of orange & lavender.
Hint: Malena’s balm is for ANY type of itchy skin – so mama is not the only one who can get the benefits.
The Mama Belly balm goes on very smoothly and disappears completely into my skin. And then I smell wonderful! A little of this stuff goes a long way. It really doesn’t take much at all, which is great because I’m using it not just on my tummy. The itch relief is almost instant, and I don’t have to re-apply after an hour or two. Smooth it on in the afternoon and I’m good for the rest of the day and into the night. It’s great on dry feet and hands, too, so this is something I want to have on hand when winter arrives.
At just $14.95 for a 4 ounce tin, I think Mama Belly is well worth the money! It’s organic, it’s made from high-quality ingredients and for me, it WORKS.
* WHERE TO GET IT *
You can find Mama Belly balm and the entire “Balm Baby” line up
(soap, diaper-safe creams, wipes juice, ointments, sprays, etc.)
at the THincskin website
* HOW TO WIN IT *
Just enter using the Rafflecopter form below
for multiple chances to win some Mama Belly balm for yourself.
It’s great for ANY type of itchy skin, pregnant or not!
Open to U.S. only
* Giveaway Closed: No Longer Accepting Entries*
carola says
September 23, 2012 at 8:25 amThe BALM! Baby! – Eucalyptus RUB! sounds great! Even I would try it out to help with nausea!
Jessica O says
September 23, 2012 at 10:43 amI would love to try the BALM! Baby
Bye-Bye Teething Hello SLEEP!!
Amanda Alvarado says
September 23, 2012 at 7:03 pmI’d love to try the Dreamy BODY BUTTER!
Beth R says
September 23, 2012 at 9:02 pmI would love to try the Balm baby. I bet it smells amazing
Ashley B. says
September 24, 2012 at 7:49 amThe nipple soother is definitely something I would get before baby gets here! I have heard incredible things about it!
Brandi Bittinger says
September 24, 2012 at 10:31 amYum!!!! Reading your description of the smell of the mama belly balm made me remember my trip to the islands last Sept. It is very cold out today where I live and it was such a nice warm image:) I’d love to try this!!!
Angela007 says
September 24, 2012 at 11:05 amLove to try the body butter
AlannaB says
September 24, 2012 at 11:38 amI would love to try the Balm! baby mad rash. My little guy really flares up when he teethes and I cannot seem to find anythingvelse that works.
AlannaB says
September 24, 2012 at 11:39 am* anything else 😉
Angela says
September 24, 2012 at 12:10 pmI would love to try the BALM! Baby – SUN! Natural SunScreen
Amanda N. says
September 25, 2012 at 12:15 pmI like the BALM! Baby SANITIZE those HANDS!©
Terri Moore says
September 25, 2012 at 11:48 pmI would pick the ORGANIC Nursing / Mama Necklace – Turquoise Quartz – so pretty and love that it is on organic cotton too. Thank you
Linda says
September 26, 2012 at 10:44 amI would love to try the balm bye bye teething hello sleep!
Becky VanGinkel says
September 28, 2012 at 4:54 pmI would love to try the Balm Bye Bye Teething Hello Sleep when our new baby gets here! Also the nipple soother since I plan on breastfeeding!
Lindsey says
September 29, 2012 at 6:33 amI would love to try the Skin Repair cream. My kids have dry/sensitive skin that they got from me, so we can all use it!
Lindsay C. says
September 29, 2012 at 1:20 pmThe body butter sounds great too!
Ashley B says
September 29, 2012 at 1:45 pmI’d like to try the body butter!
kristi b says
October 3, 2012 at 7:13 amThe body butter looks lovely!
Nikki H. says
October 3, 2012 at 9:24 amI want to try their deodorant cream!
Amanda says
October 3, 2012 at 11:09 amI would like to try BALM! Baby – “JUICE those WIPES!” – 9oz.
Sarah Jane says
October 3, 2012 at 7:54 pmI’d LOVE to get the PITS! Natural Deodorant by THinc. Skin – 2oz.