Margot Robbie may have only just revealed her pregnancy announcement to the world, but it seems she’s already been preparing for the changes her body will be going through for some time now. The Barbie star’s makeup artist Heba Thorisdottir revealed she has already been using "lots of Embryolisse Body Oil " for Margot's on-screen appearances.
Although Heba was using the nourishing body oil to help keep Margot’s skin soft and radiant, it turns out the hydrating product is actually a miracle worker on stretch marks and scarring, too, making it perfect for using during pregnancy. The Embryolisse Body Oil contains shea butter which is known to help minimise the appearance of stretch marks and scarring, whilst keeping your skin ultra-hydrated can also help reduce the occurrence of stretch marks during your pregnancy.
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The £25 body oil contains a blend of natural shea, apricot, lemon and pomegranate oils which help soften and nourish your skin, keeping it supple and stretchy – the key to reducing stretch marks on your growing bump. It’s also a dry oil, which means it has a non-greasy texture and won’t leave behind a sticky residue, so you can use and get dressed without waiting ages for it to soak in and dry. It also helps leave a subtle glow to your skin, making it ideal for summer.
It’s not just your body that the oil can be used on, either. The Embryolisse Body Oil can also be used to hydrated and add shine to your hair, helping banish dry, dull strands and leaving them soft and healthy.
Margot isn’t the only one who’s a fan of the body oil, as Amazon shoppers have given it a glowing 4.3 out of 5 star rating. “Have given as a gift as well. Light and not to greasy with a gentle sheen. Super moisturizing out of the bath or shower and not heavily scented like NUXE is . Decent bottle size and a little goes a long way” said one, whilst another wrote: “I use this oil along with my moisturizer, it gives me the help I need for winter skin.”
A third added: “Love this oil... have given to all my friends as presents and they love it…” However a fourth wrote: “Love it. It's super expensive though.” If the £25 price tag is a little more than you’re willing to splurge on, you can also pick up the body oil on offer for £19.95 on BeautyBay right now.
For a slightly more budget-friendly alternative, the Ted Baker Dry Shimmer Body Oil is available at Boots for £10 for 100ml, giving you plenty of product for your money. However it does have a subtle shimmer to it, which can be a love-it-or-hate-it scenario for some of us. It is a multi-use product, though, and can be used on both your body and hair to make you feel soft and hydrated from head to toe.