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Win a Set of Luxury Pregnancy Skincare by Unity

This week on the blog we are offering you the chance to win a set of luxury pregnancy skincare from Unity Beauty Essentials. Enter now for your chance to win!

 

 

 

About the Brand

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Get the look: Black Dot Woven Maternity Dress & Ivory Cropped Peplum Maternity Jacket

The collection is the brainchild of Founder Parvathi Nair, a beauty industry insider, with years of experience working with brands like Olay, Vichy, Pantene, Wella, Burberry Beauty and more.

When she started planning for her own pregnancy, Parvathi quickly found that the selection of pregnancy-safe skincare options was limited, and lacked the touch of luxury she was looking for. She decided to bring together a team of top industry experts to create a range that’s safe for pregnant women, without compromising on that indulgent beauty experience.

 

About the Products

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The Unity Beauty Essentials pregnancy collection is made entirely from natural ingredients, free from parabens, phthalates, sulphates, retinoids and other nasty chemicals. The range is totally pregnancy-safe, also cruelty-free (thoroughly tested, but never on animals) and vegan-friendly.

The key ingredient is the Indian Gooseberry – a super-fruit with potent levels of antioxidants and even more vitamin C than oranges! These fruits have long been used in traditional eastern beauty treatments, and recent clinical studies have validated their beneficial properties.

 

Duo Stretch Mark Cream & Oil

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Housed in a unique dual chambered bottle, this must-have product combines a hydro-based cream, which works on the skin’s surface, with a rich blend of rosehip, coconut and avocado oils designed to penetrate deep into the skin.

With one pump, the 2 stretch mark fighting forces work together to increase skin elasticity and fight collagen degradation. Massage your bump with this luxurious stretch mark cream and oil combo daily for the best results.

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Intensive Body Nourisher

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Combining sweet almond oil, mango seed butter, shea butter and Indian gooseberry extract, this rich buttery moisturiser is designed to actively repair dry & damaged skin. It locks in nutrients and moisture to problem areas, prone to dryness.

Used as a night cream, the nourisher soothes, pampers and repairs while you drift off to sleep, lulled by the wonderfully calming scent.

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Daily Body Hydrator

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Lightweight, non-greasy and fast absorbing, the Daily Body Hydrator is a serum which can be used all over, including your face.

Perfect for an early morning hydration boost & for quick top ups during the day, the formula absorbs almost instantly, saving you precious time in your morning routine.

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To find out more about Unity Beauty Essentials fantastic range of pregnancy skincare, check out their website, and follow them on Instagram @unitybeautyessentialsuk

Hairstyles like the Stars: Style Your Hair the way Pregnant Celebs Do

Here at Seraphine, we are always finding maternity fashion inspiration from our favourite pregnant celebs. From Hollywood A-listers like Jessica Alba & Anne Hathaway to royalty including The Duchess of Cambridge, all the hottest celebs love Seraphine maternity clothes. But this week, we’re looking past the maternity fashion & concentrating on their fabulous hairstyles!

 

Short Hairstyles: Anne Hathaway’s Bouncy Blow Dry

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Anne’s Seraphine Style: Wool & Cashmere Black Maternity Coat

Anne’s Hairstyle: The Bouncy Blow Dry

Stunning actress Anne Hathaway rocked a chic shoulder length style while she was expecting. Big, bouncy & full of volume, we can’t get enough of her glamorous blow-dry. 

 

Coco Rocha’s Slicked Back Hair Style

Coco’s Seraphine Style: Black Shift Maternity Dress

Coco’s Hairstyle: The Sleek Low Ponytail

Super model Coco Rocha is another mama who rocks a shorter hair style, but this slicked back look is a classic style that works for any length. To achieve this hair style, Coco parts her hair at the side and slicks it back into a low ponytail, using a touch of hair oil or serum to catch the flyaways. This sleek look is perfect for pairing with our classic little black maternity dress.

 

Long Hairstyles: Jessica Alba’s Beach Waves

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Jessica’s Seraphine Style: Pastel Printed Maternity Maxi Dress

Jessica’s Hairstyle: Easy Beach Waves

Jessica Alba, currently expecting baby number three is well known for her relaxed boho style. We love her loose beachy waves, which are incredibly versatile. Dress them down for the daytime, or rock them after dark with an ultra-glamorous maternity dress. 

 

The Duchess of Cambridge’s Chelsea Blow Dry

The Duchess’s Seraphine Style: Fuchsia Knot Front Maternity Dress

The Duchess’s Hairstyle: The Chelsea Blowdry

For a glamorous occasion, who better to emulate than The Duchess of Cambridge. She rocked her signature Chelsea blow dry with our fuchsia knotted maternity dress in the first official pictures with Prince George, and then again while expecting Princess Charlotte. She looked particularly stunning on arriving in New York, dressed in Seraphine & blow-dried to perfection for her first official visit to the United States.

Watch the video with Kate’s hairstylist Richard Ward & learn how to re-create this glamorous look at home.

 

Easy Hairstyles: Binky Felstead’s Messy Bun

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Binky’s Seraphine Style: Two Tone Luxury Nursing Shawl Wrap

Binky’s Hairstyle: The Messy Bun

Made in Chelsea star Binky Felstead is another fan of the Chelsea blow dry, but on more casual days, she is often seen sporting the messy bun. The messy bun is the ultimate shortcut style for mamas with long hair – it’s perfect for second-day styling or for relaxed weekends hanging out with your little ones.

Pro tip: To achieve the perfect messy bun, you have to start with a mess!

 

 

Cute Hairstyles: Sophie Ellis Bextor’s Half Up, Half Down

Sophie Ellis Bextor pregnant, wearing a Seraphine black maternity dress

Sophie’s Seraphine Style: Black Zip Detail Maternity Dress

Sophie’s Hairstyle: Half Up Half Down
Looking for cute hairstyles that look great and are easy to achieve? We love singer Sophie Ellis Bextor’s chic half up half down style. She looked stunning teaming the style with one of our Black Maternity Dresses for the UKTV awards.

 

We’d like to thank blogger Kate from The Small Things for providing hair tutorials for this post. We hope it has provided a few hair styling ideas and has inspired you to try some of these chic hairstyles for yourself!

 

Pregnancy Glow: Beauty Tips for Radiant Skin, Glossy Hair and a Gleaming Smile

Glow like a goddess through your pregnancy with these simple hints and tips for radiant skin, glossy hair and gleaming white teeth! We’ve all heard of that radiant pregnancy glow that appears during your nine months… the one that will have friends and family commenting on how fantastic you look. So why not give your natural glow a little boost with these simple pregnancy-safe tips:

 

Radiant Skin

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There are no shock revelations or secret shortcuts here (well maybe just one….). The best way to ensure radiant skin fit for a goddess, is to lead an equally saintly lifestyle. That means drinking plenty of water and eating good anti-oxidant rich foods like grapefruit, watermelon and broccoli to flush out toxins.

When it comes to your skincare routine, every goddess is different, so all we can really advise is that you find a regime that works for you and stick to it. You may find that your skin becomes more sensitive during pregnancy, so it’s probably best to steer clear of heavy duty products, opting for the gentler ones instead.

 

Quick Fix

If your pregnancy glow is in need of an instant radiance boost, try sucking on an ice cube! This will boost circulation to your face and provide an instantly plumper, rosier complexion. Works like a charm!

 

Glossy Hair

For glossy, goddess-worthy locks, it’s all about keeping things cool. It’s no secret that heat is damaging to your hair, so a quick cool rinse at the end of a shower, or finishing off your blow dry with the cool shot setting on your hair dryer could make the world of difference!

 

Top Tip

Did you know that different hair colours behave differently? Lighter hair is more porous, and will be more prone to build-up, so blondes are at their glossiest when their hair is freshly washed. Whereas those with darker hair are at their best with well-conditioned second-day hair! Learn how your hair behaves and you’ll be able to wash wisely for your next big party.

 

Gleaming Smile

Aside from the obvious (brush twice a day and don’t forget to floss), a great way of keeping your teeth pearly white is to eat plenty of crunchy fruit and veg like apples, celery, broccoli and carrots. Sounds like some crunchy crudités and hummus is in order!

 

Let Your Pregnancy Glow Sparkle & Shine

Of course once you’ve achieved your goddess-like pregnancy glow, there’s no better way to show it off than in some stunning new maternity clothes! Choose the styles that make you feel like the most shiny and fabulous version of yourself. Whether that means rocking a Grecian style maternity dress, strutting your stuff in the perfect pair of maternity jeans, or pulling out all the stops in a glamorous LUXE maternity evening gown!

Look after your pregnancy glow & have fun with fashion this season mamas!

 

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