If you're pregnant and suddenly can't stand the smell of your partner's deodorant, your favourite candle, or even a freshly peeled orange, you're not alone. Heightened sensitivity to smell is a real—and very common—part of pregnancy. For some women, it's one of the earliest signs that something's changed. For others, it can be a persistent challenge throughout their journey to motherhood.
So what's actually going on?
Hormones, Supercharged Senses & Scent Aversion
During pregnancy, your body goes through extraordinary hormonal shifts. Rising levels of estrogen and human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) don’t just support your growing baby—they also dial up your sense of smell to new levels. It’s thought that this heightened sense of smell is actually nature’s way of protecting you and your baby from potentially harmful substances. But it can also make life... well, intense.
From morning sickness triggered by cooking smells to an aversion to your usual skincare routine, scent sensitivity can affect your day-to-day comfort in surprising ways.
When "Natural" Products Still Feel Too Much
We hear from so many mums who want to use safe, organic skincare but find that even gentle essential oil scents can be overwhelming. It’s a tricky balance—finding products that are both effective and calming to the senses.
That’s exactly why we created a fragrance free version of our best-selling Belly Butter.
Introducing: Belly Butter – Fragrance Free
Same formula, same deeply nourishing feel—just without any added essential oils. Our 100% certified organic, waterless Belly Butter is already loved for its ability to support elasticity and soothe tight, itchy skin. Now, you can enjoy all those benefits in a completely scent-free version, designed with your comfort in mind.
Whether you’re navigating the early days of nausea or simply prefer your skincare simple and scentless, this new addition is here to support you.
Because when everything smells too much, your skincare shouldn’t.
Explore Belly Butter Fragrance Free
Because glowing skin should never come at the cost of comfort.
