Here is a list of frequently asked questions...
What are stretch marks?
Do all pregnant women get stretch marks?
Does pregnancy really change a woman's skin care needs?
Are stretch marks preventable or curable?
What results have you found with Spoiled Mama Products?
What else can I do, besides caring for my skin, to help prevent stretch marks?
Are your products organic? Are they vegan?
What makes Spoiled Mama products different from other products?
Are Spoiled Mama products safe?
Do you have a money back guarantee?
Can anyone use Spoiled Mama Products?
Do Spoiled Mama Butter and salve work for other ailments and
skin conditions, beyond stretch marks?
What are stretch marks?
Stretch marks, or striae graviae, are scars which appear on skin which
has been over-stretched. Stretch marks occur in the dermis, or middle
layer of the skin. This elastic layer is fortified with fibers known
as collagen and elastins that allow the skin to stretch and snap back
into shape. When this layer is continuously stretched over a long
period of time, the elasticity can break down. In areas where these
break downs occur, the skin tries to reinforce itself by increasing
the amount of collagen. The result is the scars we call stretch marks.
They usually emerge as purple or reddish marks that fade to shallow
gray or white scars, although some people report that their stretch
marks begin gray or white and change to purplish-red.
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Do all pregnant women get stretch marks?
Over 50% of pregnant women get stretch marks during
pregnancy, usually during the third trimester and sometimes earlier. It can be due to genetics, excessive weight gain in a short period or overly dry and stretching skin. They affect women of all ages, sizes and ethnic backgrounds. (They affect men, adolescents and non-pregnant women as well).
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Does pregnancy really change a woman's skin care needs?
Yes, in most cases it does. The shift in hormones means that many
women find that their normal skin care regimen no longer works well,
because their skin becomes oilier, drier or more sensitive while
pregnant. In addition, the tremendous abdominal growth you experience
during pregnancy (and, to a lesser extent, breast and hip nlargement,
too) causes itching, and often leads to stretch marks. Over 50% of
women develop stretch marks during pregnancy, and pregnancy is one of
the leading causes of stretch marks.
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Are stretch marks preventable or curable?
The Million Dollar question!!! Various theories exist on this subject, suggesting there is room for
debate. Some health professionals believe that stretch marks are
genetic; however, these same professionals often suggest that using
the proper moisturizer and gently massaging vulnerable areas can relieve itching and nourish the skin and help prevent and fade existing stretch marks.
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What results have you found with Tummy Butter and Bump Gloss?
In random surveys of users, 92% of pregnant women using Spoiled Mamas Tummy Butter reported they did not get one lasting stretch mark, and
claimed the butter was the only solution for their excessive itching.
82% of Tummy Butter users that treated already existing stretch marks experienced a significant improvement in an average of 8 weeks when used twice daily. The results included fading, blending and smoothing of existing scars and stretch marks by improving skin tone and texture.
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What else can I do, besides caring for my skin, to help prevent stretch marks?
There are several steps that you can take that may help prevent
stretch marks. First, eat a healthy diet including all the protein,
vitamins and fruits and vegetables essential to your health, to
nourish both your baby and your skin.
Second, take prenatal vitamins as prescribed by your physician, and drink at least six to eight glasses of water daily, again to assure that your body has all the building blocks it needs or a healthy baby and for your health, as well. You need to not only hydrate your skin, but also keep your insides hydrated as well.
Third, monitor your weight gain and try not to exceed your doctor's
recommendations for a steady, healthy weight gain appropriate for you.
Always remember, you should never diet during pregnancy! Your baby
needs a steady supply of calories and nutrients every day to support
healthy growth and development, and it is absolutely necessary for you
to gain weight during pregnancy.
Last but not least, Exercise is key for a healthy body and healthy baby. Always consult your physician before starting any exercise program
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Are your products organic? Are they vegan?
YES and YES. Our products are all organic or wildcraft in origin, and
contain no animal products. And cruelty free.
Making them better for You. Your Family. and Our Earth.
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What makes Spoiled Mama products different from other products?
Our products are all natural, created from either organic or wildcraft
ingredients, with no animal products or animal testing, and
handcrafted in a time-consuming process seldom used in today's
fast-paced world of consumer products. The herbs chosen for our
formulas are known for their synergistic effects, and work together
for maximum benefit to the user.
We have hand selected each ingredient for its ability to relax, nourish and rebuild skin tissue and collagen strands, and they have been used for centuries and across many cultures to help preserve, restore and beautify the skin. Our botanicals are steeped in oils also celebrated for their ability to promote healthy skin. Finally, the oil infusions are combined with
cocoa butter, a traditional moisturizing favorite of pregnant women,
which gives form to our botanical oils and makes our product easy to
use. This detailed process uses only the finest natural ingredients
from start to finish. Therefore we stand behind all Spoiled Mama Products.
Every ingredient in our salves, oils, scrubs and bath teas contribute to
the therapeutic (and in some cases, aromatherapeutic) benefit, without the addition of:
Are Spoiled Mama products safe?
Yes. All of our products use ingredients deemed safe for topical use
during pregnancy and have been tested extensively without animal
testing. Our baby products include only ingredients recognized for
their safety on even the most delicate infant skin, and without the addition of nut oils.
If for any reason you are dissatisfied with one of our products, or if you develop any type of skin reaction to our products, simply discontinue use and return the product for a full refund.
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Do you have a money back guarantee?
Yes. If for any reason you are unsatisfied with your Spoiled Mama
purchase, simply return the unused portion for a full refund.
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Can anyone use Spoiled Mama Products?
Absolutely!!!! That is why we have the Spoiled Daddy and Spoiled Baby line. Dads love our Scrubs, after shower oils and crèmes. And body builders use our butters and oils for their anti-stretch mark action, which effectively prevents and repairs stretch marks.
Adolescents, who often get stretch marks during a growth spurt,
use it to prevent and repair stretch marks also.
In addition, our butters, oils ,crèmes and salves can be used not only for moisturizing but also treats minor burns, eczema, psoriasis, cuts, scrapes, bruises, dry skin, crow's feet, windburn,
sunburn, and much more (see the next question.)
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Do Sav-vy Mama Salve and Tummy Butter work for other ailments and
skin conditions, beyond stretch marks?
Yes, they do! It's moisturizing, anti-inflammatory and anti-itch
properties make it an excellent treatment for eczema for people of all
ages, as well as other dry and itchy skin conditions. Use it in the
winter to soften and protect cuticles; on elbows and knees, on rough
dry feet or anywhere skin is dry.
Our salve and is also excellent for scars, rashes, psoriasis, sunburn, windburn, cuts, bruises, hemorrhoids, minor burns and as a facial and body moisturizer. Also, can be used for crow’s feet and wrinkles and other common skin complaints. The rich, emollient oils and natural herbal extracts have been specially combined to safely soften and rebuild skin tissue all over your body, for a healthy and youthful glow.
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