relieve swollen ankles and feet during pregnancy

Swollen Ankles and Feet

Women retain 30% more water in the bloodstream during pregnancy to help with fetal development. Gravity forces some of this water out of the blood vessels and into the tissues of the legs and feet, where it causes painful swelling known as peripheral edema.

This condition tends to be worse after a long day of standing or walking.  It is also worse in the third trimester, when the growing uterus pushes on the largest vein in the body (the vena cava), which further raises the pressure of the water being pushed out into the tissue.

Mild swelling is best relieved by taking short breaks during the day where you elevate your legs above the level of your heart. Light massage of the swollen areas helps relieve swelling, and feels great too.

The Balm is perfect for muscle massage and leaves skin feeling soft and supple.

product details

• The balm is "the bomb!"
• Organic shea butter creates the perfect base for an intensive hand and foot cream.
• Organic sunflower oil helps to soften and moisturize dry skin.
• A blend of bilberry, lemon, orange, sugar cane and sugar maple extracts offer a natural source of alpha-hydroxy acids that gently exfoliate rough skin.
• Clinically-tested and hypoallergenic.
• 6.5 ounce jar.
• Arrives in signature box.

directions

Apply liberally to hands and feet in need of intensive care. Best result with consisitent use.

safety tip

For external use only. Keep out of reach of children.

ingredients

water (aqua), cetyl alcohol, *organic butyrospermum parkii (shea butter), glyceryl stearate, peg-100 stearate, glycerin, isopropyl palmitate, *organic helianthus annus (sunflower) seed oil, fragrance (parfum), dimethicone, disodium edta, sodium carbomer, honey, salicylic acid, acer saccharinum (sugar maple) extract, vaccinium myrtillus (bilberry) extract, sodium citrate, sodium dehydroacetate, *organic aloe barbadensis leaf juice, citrus aurantium dulcis (orange) extract, citrus medica limonum (lemon) extract, saccharum officinarum (sugar cane) extract

*certified organic

natural and gentle ingredients

This product does not contain questionable ingredients:

• Parabens
• Phthalates
• Sulfates
• PPG's

• Dyes
• GMO's
• Triclosan

• Formaldehyde Donors
• Bisphenol A (BPA)
• Essential Oils