Oh Belli!

Listen. It's not easy being pregnant. What I've learned so far is that the second is not any easier than the first, if anything, your body just rolls over and says " I Give". Everything seems a little more stretched out, a bit softer (not in a good way) and well, used. You need a little more TLC, but at the same time you really need to be careful of what you are putting in and on your body.

This is where Belli skincare comes in. Belli supports expectant and new mothers through this changing (their words) and challenging (my words) time by providing soothing, balanced skin products that pamper and protect. The collections - Belli Pregnancy, Belli Motherhood and Belli Baby – address the specific needs of each stage, with thoughtful attention to the safest formulations. Belli Pregnancy has set a higher standard for prenatal safety, as the only skin care line in the world that is teratology screened.

I admit- I had to look up what teratology meant- but I'm glad I did. It means they searched through over 16 million medical research articles in over 5000 international journals, excluding ingredients linked to birth defects or other problems with pregnancy. Belli Motherhood is LactMed screened to avoid ingredients linked to harmful effects during breastfeeding. Belli Baby is screened for xenoestrogens—chemicals which can act like hormones that interfere with normal development of the reproductive system. So no matter which Belli products you use, you can have peace of mind erring on the side of caution.

Awesome right? Expect it to smell like something you get from the doctors office? WRONG.

Belli was kind enough to supply me with a Belli Pregnancy package: Foot relief cream, Elasticity Belly Oil and All Day Moisture Body Lotion. I literally squealed with delight when I opened the package.

OK don't hate me but I don't have a single stretch mark so I can't tell you the Belly Oil will prevent them from happening to you but I can tell you that the refreshing Lavender and sweet almond oil almost makes it easier to look in the mirror as you expand every day without cringing. The All Day Moisture Body Lotion smells of sweet lemon and is light, soothing and smooth but I'm saving the best for last..

If you are pregnant, especially in your last trimester or know someone who is, you NEED this cream. Featuring peppermint, tea tree oil and shea butter, Foot Relief Cream absolutley leaves skin feeling cool and refreshed.

Even the Belli packaging is beautiful and would make a lovely shower or I feel bad for you because you're going to be pregnant over the summer gift.

The only thing that could possibly make these products any better is if you can find someone to put them on your body for you.

WIN IT! There is a Belli Motherhood package up for grabs! Leave a comment here by midnight Saturday May 31st for your chance to win. One winner will be chosen at random and notified by email.