Stretch Marks, Swelling, and Skin Woes: How 5 Beauty Experts Survived Pregnancy

Beauty buffs will recognize hair guru Sarah Potempa as the creator of The Beachwaver, but two small children know her better as Mom.

"I was surprised at how much the skin around your belly stretches!" she said of her pregnancy experience. "I remember getting pure cocoa butter from a lady that extracted it herself. It instantly soothed the dry skin and prevented stretch marks."

Postpregnancy, Potempa's pro tip has been to try to shave time off her beauty routine. Multitasking products and strategic scheduling have helped her stay glam while parenting her 7-year-old son and 4-year-old daughter. Read on for the timesavers she keeps on hand.