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Avon Skin So Soft Original Dry Oil Spray
Moisturiser? Check. Bug repellent? Check. Safe for mums and
bubs alike? Check. This is one of Avon’s best-selling products
of all time, and it’s for good reason. Spray on this non-greasy,
lovely but light-smelling dry oil to hydrate your skin while
keeping the mosquitoes, sand flies and midges at bay. It’s
deet-free, and instead relies on safer citronella as a repellent.
During pregnancy, the increased level
of oestrogen typically stimulates hair
growth. This is why so many women
have full-bodied and longer hair while
pregnant. However, a few unlucky
ladies will experience the opposite.
Every woman’s body reacts a bit
differently to pregnancy, so hair loss
can be normal; however, if you’re
experiencing dramatic hair loss during
pregnancy, there’s a good chance
that your diet is lacking some important
nutrients and you should discuss it with
your doctor.
After the birth of your baby –
typically about three months post-
delivery – most women will experience
hair loss. The decrease in hormone levels
Among the many things you have to
worry about during pregnancy, your
make-up routine probably falls to the
wayside. Here’s how to keep it simple,
while also keeping your look fresh.
Make extra-sure to moisturise during
pregnancy. Then, lightly brush a natural
powder over the face to take the shine
away. Mascara is non-negotiable – even
the simplest look should include it. Finish
your natural look with a soft shade of pink
Award-winning
hair stylist and
make-up artist
Rennie Fensham
is well-known for
her passion and
skills. Her glamorous background
spans 30 years of working in beauty,
fashion and TV, in South Africa, the
US and, for the last seven years, in
Hong Kong. Check out her salon,
Hollywood Hair, at 23F, 1 Duddell
Street, Central.
as your body gets back to normal is
to blame. The good news is that this is
usually just a phase and your hair will
return to its normal cycle after about six
to 12 months.
While you can’t prevent the loss
entirely, there are some steps you
can take to limit the damage:
• Avoid pigtails, cornrows, hair
weaves, braids and tight hair
rollers, which can stress and pull
the hair out.
• Use shampoos and conditioners
that contain biotin and silica.
• Hair is especially fragile when
wet, so be gentle. Avoid fine-
tooth combs.
• Use the cool setting on your hairdryer.
Make-up and
pregnancy
How does pregnancy
affect my hair?
lip gloss. If your face is puffy and looking
a bit rounder than normal, using bronzer
correctly works like magic. Apply it on the
sides of the face and under the jawline,
from ear to ear.
I think world-renowned make-up
artist Bobbi Brown said it best: “For many
women, pregnancy is a time when their
bodies do not feel like their own. Make-
up can be used as a tool to feel pretty
and in control.”
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