Must-have beauty products.
Clarins Tonic Oil, €39 from stockists countrywide. A powerful weapon for skin that is about to stretch. Apply twice daily to keep marks at a minimum.
Crème de la Mer, The Concentrate, €375 from Brown Thomas. High doses of the infamous "miracle broth" will see scars fade within 12 weeks.
L'Occitane 100% shea butter, €28.50 from L'Occitane shops in Dublin, Cork and Limerick. The company's hero product. Natural and highly emollient. Keeps skin stretch-proof and supple.
MAC Face and Body Make-up, €36 from Brown Thomas, Dublin and Cork. Oil-free with good coverage. Will disguise unsightly scars effectively, and comes in a choice of 24 shades.
St Tropez Tanning Mousse, €27.95 from stockists nationwide. An excellent self-tanner for covering stretch marks. Colour appears within three hours.