RuBe’s Closet - Modest Fashion and Lifestyle: Bio Oil SA

Tuesday, 10 February 2015

WIN! with Bio Oil

GIVEAWAY CLOSED…

AND THE WINNER IS:

PLEASE COMMENT BELOW WITH YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS TO CLAIM THE PRIZE

Hello dear readers,

Pregnancy Education Week runs from 10th- 22nd February and I have been surrounded by so many pregnant women lately, this cause is really close to my heart. I feel that receiving ante natal care is really important, and even more important is taking care of yourself during this wonderful time.

To celebrate Bio Oil have agreed to host a giveaway, and one lucky reader can win a gorgeous Bio-Oil baby hamper (details below).

Childbirth educators and specialist skin care brand Bio-Oil are joining hands to highlight the importance of pregnancy education this February. Knowledge is the key to a safe, successful pregnancy, birth and parenting experience. Classes with a professional childbirth educator provide an invaluable source of accurate information and caring support on your journey to parenthood.

WIN! Bio-Oil is the number one selling scar and stretch mark product in 18 countries and the one most recommended by doctors, midwives and pharmacists for pregnancy stretch marks. We have a gorgeous Bio-Oil baby hamper worth R1,000 to giveaway. The handy basket contains a hooded towel, a soft muslin blanket, a cute bunny and fabric building blocks as well as Bio-Oil’s ‘Tips from Moms for Moms’ and ‘Guide to Pregnancy Stretch Marks’ and three bottles of Bio-Oil (60ml, 125ml, 200ml). www.bio-oil.com

How to enter:

Comment below and tell me about the different ways you educated yourself on pregnancy and parenting
Like my page on facebook and share the competition post
Follow my blog via Bloglovin
Tweet about the giveaway, mention @rubereloaded when you share :-D

Competition closes 28th February and winner will be announced during that week. Unfortunately this giveaway is only open to South African readers. Stay tuned!

Caio for now,

RuBe xoxo

Talking Marks of Change with Bio Oil SA

Hi Lovely readers,

About two weeks ago I attended an exhibition by Bio Oil SA, an exhibition and discussion of two key areas in a woman’s life that leaves physical ‘marks’ ie adolescence and pregnancy. When I received the invitation, I was really intrigued to attend, I enjoy visual art exhibitions of varying genres and was also keen to hear from the panel experts.

The event was held at the Youngblood Gallery, a tidy gallery tucked away in the busy CBD. I arrived to some light refreshments and we were offered the opportunity to browse the visual black and white exhibition; an array of photographs taken of women, teens and babies. We had some time to mingle whilst perusing the exhibition before the panel of experts started their discussion.

The discussion was facilitated by Megan de Beyer, Life Coach/ Psychologist and the expert panel consisted of Dr Ayesha Moolla (Dermatologist), Maropeng Ralenala (Clinical Psychologist) and Dr Jana Rossouw (Gyneacologist).

I found the discussion interesting, it focused on women and their stretchmarks (and other skin related problems) the psychological impact thereof, the physical impact, reasons for it and how to deal with it. What I found even more interesting was the discussion around males and the fact they too fall prey to these ‘marks’, during adolescence when rapid growth spurts occur. That, coupled with the fact that body image disorders are disturbingly high amongst young adolescent males.

All these “marks of change” can cause real emotional turmoil and psychological issues. The message that the exhibition would like to convey is that it’s alright to have these marks, everyone does. It’s healthier to embrace the changes, as an adolescent or a pregnant mum, and if they are excessive there are always professionals who may be able to assist.

PS: On another note, I have never used Bio Oil before and at the event we were gifted a bottle. I tried on my winter skin and dry patches scattered on my arms and it worked wonders! It’s a definite skin rescue remedy!