Every pregnant woman or pregnant woman is terrified of the idea of stretch marks on her skin. Unfortunately, during pregnancy this happens almost always. The percentage of women who, together with the joy of motherhood, receive these terrible violet lines on the body is quite large - more than 80%, but this is little consolation. There is only one way to beat stretch marks during pregnancy - folk remedies, time-tested.
It is known that Caucasian women are more prone to the appearance of stretch marks than swarty women. At them they become appreciable in the middle of pregnancy. The places that are most susceptible to stretch marks are the abdomen, thighs, buttocks and chest. In general, all those places that abruptly increase in volume during pregnancy, and then sharply grow thin after giving birth. They can arise even on the hands, if you sharply gain weight, and then just as quickly drop it.
There is a popular opinion that the younger the woman, the less stretch marks after childbirth, as the skin is more elastic. Unfortunately, it is not! In fact, the elasticity of the skin does not save from stretch marks, it does not affect their appearance at all. Stretching can occur even in a teenage girl, not to mention a pregnant woman.
Scientists have long argued about the causes of stretch marks and what can prevent their appearance. But they all agree that the main culprit is our genes. This means that if your mother suffered from stretch marks during pregnancy, then most likely you will face the same problem. However, not everything is lost! There are simple and effective folk remedies that will help if not completely prevent the appearance of stretch marks during pregnancy, then at least make them less noticeable. Here are some rules that you must follow in order to have an effect. At least, you will have a clear conscience about the fact that you tried to do everything possible to avoid stretch marks.
1. Eat Healthy Eating
Eat a varied and balanced way so as not to overload your body with extra calories that are not useful for you and your unborn baby. Controlled weight gain will not allow your skin to stretch dramatically over a short period of time. And also important is the correct metabolism, the disturbances of which affect the structure of the skin. In general, nutrition is the basis for fighting stretch marks during pregnancy.
2. Do self-massage
Massage the problematic (or can become problematic) places carefully, better in the shower and with the use of gels and oils. Massage the skin on the abdomen and chest, on the hips and buttocks, to increase the flow of blood to these areas. Of course, be careful with your stomach - do not overdo it and do not hurt yourself.
3. Drink enough water
The main cause of stretch marks is dehydration of the skin and loss of its elasticity during pregnancy. So when the volume increases, the skin does not have time to regenerate and just tears in some places - and stretch marks are formed. If the skin is sufficiently moistened, then it is not so susceptible to tearing and stretches without any trace and problems for you.
4. Take vitamins
Many underestimate the importance of vitamins and minerals for the skin. Everyone knows that vitamins are useful for mother and child during pregnancy, but no one thinks about their benefits in fighting stretch marks. From time immemorial, a pregnant woman should have eaten better than others. The main folk remedies here are vegetables, fruits, natural natural vitamins. This has always been important - do not forget about it now.
5. Permanently moisturize the skin
In fact, you need to start doing this from the very beginning of stress, and not when the skin has already started to stretch. Almond oil has a very good effect on the skin, although you can take advantage of both olive and even sunflower. The main thing is to avoid essential oils during pregnancy! The modern market offers a variety of products containing all the ingredients useful for the skin. But with stretch marks during pregnancy, folk remedies can also be trusted. Regular massages with oil can save you from stretch marks. The main thing - do not let the skin dry up.
Remember that it is important to keep the skin supple and well hydrated, not only during pregnancy, but also after the birth. This is a prerequisite if you do not want to deal with stretch marks. Although it is important to understand that even with all the necessary procedures, it is likely that stretch marks will still appear. There is no exact evidence that women who use special lotions and creams against stretch marks during pregnancy have fewer problems than those who did not use them. But do not despair - with good care and proper nutrition, stretches of dark purple will disappear over time, and some of them will become completely invisible.
What if the stretch marks have already occurred?
Studies have shown that a special anti-stretch cream containing tretinoin is the most effective tool. However, it should not be used during lactation due to insufficient information about the likelihood that harmful substances will enter the breast milk. In very difficult cases of formation of a large number of stretch marks, it is possible to remove them with a laser, there are also special plastic operations to remove stretch marks. But this, of course, extreme measures. It is best to try to prevent the appearance of stretch marks during pregnancy, than later tormented by the thought of how to cope with them.