This post will show you how to make a lovely cream for a pregnant mama's growing belly. I recently made some for a few friends and it was very easy. All you have to do is mix, melt and pour.
This recipe is based off of the Stretch Mark Cream in Natural Beauty at Home (a book I love!)
To make 4ounces (I divided this up into two 2 oz jars), you will need:
1/2 cup cocoa butter
2 Tablespoons wheat germ oil
2 teaspoons light sesame oil
2 teaspoons apricot kernel oil
2 teaspoons vitamin E oil
4 teaspoons grated beeswax
2 teaspoons vanilla extract (optional)
( I purchased most of my ingredients from Mountain Rose Herbs - a company I highly recommend)
In a heavy saucepan, mix all ingredients except vanilla extract.
Heat over low heat until the cocoa butter and beeswax have melted.
Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
Let cool a little, then pour into two 2 oz glass jars or one 4 oz jar.
Leave lid off until product has cooled completely.
Cream will thicken as it cools.
Cap and add a label if desired.
To help skin remain soft and pliable rub a small amount onto stomach each day.
If you are able to obtain all of the ingredients, this is really an easy cream to make. It probably took no more than 10 minutes. It smells delicious and is extremely emollient, just the thing for a growing belly. | 
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