Miracle Bump Creme - Review

I can't begin to tell you how scary the last couple of weeks have been in terms of my bump's growth, it's just growing like crazy and I've still got another 7.5 weeks to go. Up until I'd reached the seven month mark I was feeling very smug about the fact that I hadn't developed any stretch marks 
and whilst I still haven't got any I'm feeling less smug and more terrified as each growing day passes. 

So, when I came across the new Miracle Bump Creme that launched last month I was desperate to give it a try and find out a bit more about why it's different from any thing else already out there. 

Here's what owner Sebrina Butler had to say: 

I'm a 24 year old mum of 2 beautiful girls, one toddler aged 3 and one baby just 9 months. After falling pregnant at such a young age it was so important to me to keep my body beautiful. I really felt I had no long become a woman and hadn't worn bikini's often enough for me to not wear them again because of stretch marks. It seems shallow but I think I am being honest about how most women feel, obviously we accept stretch marks but it doesn't mean we want them.

When experiencing a terrible time with other well known brands, due to fact of hormonal skin changes as well as harsh ingredients in the products. I began researching and developing my own creme using all natural ingredients.

After having my first baby I do believe I suffered with very mild Post Natal Depression which was undiagnosed. Most of the time I just felt unconfident, low and that I had lost my identity in the whirlwind of motherhood. I never use to go out or make an effort, all my energies was put into my daughter I lost care for myself and I hadn't even noticed.

As my daughter started to get older, baby weight was dropping off me and slowly my confidence was coming back. I started to feel like myself again, throughout that time I had friends and family fall pregnant and I would give them my creme and directions for use. (I found a method of application which I was so beneficial to me now known as the Miracle bump method) At this stage making the creme was more of a hobbie, reaserching, investigating in different ingredients was just something I enjoyed doing, running a business never crossed my mind.

Two and half years later I fell pregnant with my second daughter, the first thing I did was start using my creme. Simultaneously a family member was also pregnant, I was telling her what I use to fight off stretch marks when the penny dropped.

Since then I turned my recipe into a formula, which was tested and manufactured, the company is called Miracle Bump Ltd. I didn't have a clue about starting a business this is when I turned to the Princes Trust.

They have helped and guided me through the process of turning a dream into a business. I am still a one man band, I design my own website, order ingredients, wrap up the jars and post each item. I have a family member who is a graphic designer, I basically tell her what my vision is, she understands what I see and creates exactly whats in my head. I couldn't be more lucky, I've had to do everything on my own because I am building a business on a shoe string. I refuse to ever compromise the quality, luxury and indulgence of my product so I had to sacrifice having a website designer- its a juggling act. I have recently been given a mentor by the Princes Trust who guides me with my decision making. My mentor is very helpful, she keeps me in line so to speak.

Miracle Bump is really special because there really is no other creme like it, the amount of sheer quality ingredients put in the creme. It is extremely rich and thick because there is no added water but it melts and body temperature. The smell is sweet yet so subtle, the packaging is beautifully striking its almost impossible to get quantity and quality one product. Best of it works...

I have some really exciting Ideas which I want to bring in 2013, I will be focusing on some fabulous gift sets for mums. It's really important to me that I don't want mums and mums-to-be to feel unconfident or lose their identity in the challenges of motherhood.

Everything I talk about on my blog, on my website none of it is for the purpose of marketing, its from the experiences I have had.

So what did I think? 

Well when my jar arrived I have to say the first thing I noticed was the smell, it's absolutely scrummy. I don't know why but it y reminds me of white chocolate... It's much sweeter and more delicate then the cheaper cocoa butter creams you can find in local supermarkets. 

The creme in itself is in more of a solid state as opposed to the liquid, similar to Palmer's butter which surprised me. Not sure why but I'd expected something more runny. As per the instructions I applied it every morning and evening for a couple of weeks using the recommended method on their website. You take out a small amount, rub it between your hands until it melts and then rub it onto your bump, breasts, hips, bum and thighs. 

Initially it took a little while to get used to mainly because the creme was so thick and therefore took slightly longer to sink in. So I needed to make sure I rubbed it in as early in the mornings as possible as I didn't like when I could feel it on my clothes if I was in a rush. What I loved most though was rubbing it in at night and then feeling how nice my tummy was when I woke up. 

The other thing that's important to remember when using this product is NEVER to scratch your skin. If you feel an itch then apply the creme instead of using your fingernails. Apparently scratching removes skin which in turn can lead to stretch marks. 

In conclusion though after two weeks of usage, my skin really did feel gorgeous and as I mentioned earlier - still no stretch marks! Plus I'm also beginning to feel more confident about my bump, it smells great and is soft to touch which is nice when hubby is constantly spending time seeing if he can feel muffin move. 

All in all this is definitely a luxury purchase (it's £90 for a jar) but one I think worth investing in and it will last the whole way through your pregnancy and afterwards when you're getting yourself back to normal. 

If you want more information then you can visit the Miracle Bump website here.