Calma Ezzence- Bump TLC

I’m halfway through this pregnancy, and suddenly every little thing seems to swell, itch or feel just a bit too tight. Enter Calma Ezzence, a 50 ml pot that’s quickly become a pregnancy bedside staple.

It’s rich without being greasy, beautifully tactile, thick cream that still absorbs without leaving that oily residue. My bump, knees and thighs get a proper slathering each morning and evening, and it just soaks in like a dream. It leaves a soft satin finish rather than a sticky film so I can pop my clothes on soon after.

Calma promises it’s free from the 26 main cosmetic allergens, fragrance‑free, and safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding. I’ve felt zero stinging, zero itching, even during a week when my skin felt raw from stretching so much. Another mum reviewer said, “doesn’t just melt away as it feels like barrier on top of my skin… helping to repair my skin”. I totally agree, it’s comforting in a protective, really nourishing way.

It has an impressive list of ingredients from mango and shea butters to oat oil, hyaluronic acid, ceramides and niacinamide. All the good stuff that helps lock in moisture and soothe sore, stretching skin. And knowing it’s the same formula marketed safe for babies from six months old, and pregnancy and breastfeeding too, gave me extra peace of mind. It has been reported that some mums have used this on eczema prone skin as well. Also worth noting it is suitable for use on the face and hands so not limited to the body.

I’ve only been using it for a few weeks, but I’ve noticed the skin around my bump and thighs already feels more supple and significantly calmer. I’ve already earmarked it as my go‑to for the rest of pregnancy and beyond. If you’re five months or further along and on the prowl for a gentle, nourishing body cream this might just be the one.

Available at https://www.calmaskincare.co.uk/products/calma-ezzence for an affordable £28. A little goes a long way so it’s worth the spend.