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The journey that started from the two pink lines on my pregnancy detection stick was definitely magical. Pregnancy and the delivery of my baby were memorable, but the pain that came along is something that I would definitely want to forget. The period after childbirth is as difficult as the time during pregnancy because it leaves your body in pain and weakness. However, Himalaya Toning Massage Oil helped me recover faster.
Muscle Pain
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I was so exhausted after giving birth and the only thing that cheered me up was my baby’s face. I was annoyed at myself because I couldn’t carry my baby around the way I wanted to — yes, I felt that weak! My whole body was aching really bad and there was nothing that I could really do about it. It’s pretty well-known that oil massages can help with muscle pain. So, I thought of giving it a try and bought Himalaya Toning Massage Oil. I had my mother help me with the massages and I felt really relaxed.
I cannot say that it was magic, but the muscle pain vanished within just days! It was a lot sooner than I expected — thanks to my friends who never failed to horrify me with their postpartum stories. The swelling reduced and the flexibility of my muscles improved significantly after the first few days of oil massages. Himalaya Toning Massage Oil is infused with the goodness of Country Mallow (Bala) to improve muscle strength. I would get the oil massage every evening followed by a warm water bath. In a week, it became easier to take long walks and I was pretty cheerful because of that.
Skin Problems
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Pregnancy and the dance of the hormone levels took a toll on my skin and I had really bad skin with acne all over my face. There was hardly any time to take care of my skin when I was pregnant and skin care after delivery is something that’s almost nonexistent. It gets lost in the chaos that includes postpartum health recovery, nursing and taking care of the baby, and making small talks with all the people who come to visit the baby.
Regular massages with Himalaya Toning Massage Oil improved the texture and appearance of my skin. The goodness of Aloe vera, Winter Cherry (Ashvagandha), and Sesame Oil in this oil helped to soothe my skin and keep skin firm. It also left my skin glowing and this result was quite remarkable. I’m usually the kind of person who puts in a lot of thought before using anything on my skin or my body and I can say that I would buy a carton of this Toning Massage Oil with no regrets.
Peaceful Sleep
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My favorite part of the massage sessions was the lavender aroma of the oil. It made me feel so relaxed that as soon as I was done with the oil massage and bath, I would quickly go to bed for a nap. It also helped promote better sleep at night. A good night’s sleep was something that I craved since the time I entered the third trimester. The sleepless nights in the hospital during the time of delivery was also rough on my health. Lack of sleep and the stress that came along with delivery made me so cranky and irritated. The massage sessions were much needed for me to get my sanity back.
Getting good sleep and relaxing after delivery, especially when you have a baby who almost always cries, sounds impossible. However, from my personal experience, I learned that it is possible if you get good body massages with the right kind of oil. I would recommend this oil for pain relief and skin problems that occur postpartum. To all the beautiful and brave moms out there — Happy Recovery!
