Why do I Have Stretch Marks?
The loss of elastin and collagen in the skin is what’s responsible for your stretch marks and although they may diminish over time, most of them will never completely disappear.
How to Avoid Getting Stretch Marks during Pregnancy.
Although many women will do whatever they can to avoid getting stretch marks during pregnancy, many of them will get them anyway. So the best thing to try and do is to prevent stretch marks from appearing in the first place, although this may not be possible for everyone. Chances are if one of your parents had them, you may also, however you can always diminish their appearance.
Tip # 1.
Keep Your Skin Moisturized.
One of the most important things you can do for your skin is to keep it moisturized. Since stretch marks are caused by tearing of the dermis due to over stretching, skin that is keep moisturized is more supple and has more elasticity, allowing it to stretch more than skin that is dry.
You should be sure to moisturize your skin a few times a day, three is ideal. Also make sure you let the moisturizer dry before you put on any clothing, this usually takes about 4 – 7 minutes, depending upon the cream used.
Although you should make sure your entire body is moisturized, if you’re using a cream especially designed for stretch marks these are the areas you should concentrate on:
- The breasts.
- The stomach.
- The buttocks.
- The arms.
- The thighs.
Doing this may minimize the visibility of stretch marks in many women. As stated above application of cocoa butter, shea butter and other types of creams specially formulated for stretch marks such as Revitol and TriLASTIN-SR® should be done at least two to three times daily for maximum results.
Also be sure to drink plenty of water which will help you skin remain stay moisturized and supple.
Tip # 2.
Stay Within Your Weight Gain Range.
By gaining the recommended amount of weight you can help avoid stretch marks during pregnancy. Doctors recommend most women gain 25 – 34 pounds. Gaining a good deal more than this can result in you developing stretch marks.
By keeping within the allowed weight gain range, you will gain most if not all of your weight in your stomach. Although the rest of your body will change, the change will be minimal, and only your stomach will have stretch marks.
This is bit difficult to do for some women but there are many that stay well in the weight range that their obstetrician recommends, resulting in fewer stretch marks for most.
Conclusion
Ultimately, almost all the tips on avoiding stretch marks while pregnant points to keeping your skin elastic and supple by moisturizing extensively. So the 2 best natural ways to avoid stretch marks during pregnancy it seems is to keep your skin moisturized and avoid rapidly gaining a large amount of weight.
If after doing the above, you still get stretch marks or you already have them, you should continue to moisturize your skin with a moisturizer that is known for diminishing the appearance of stretch marks.
As always, speak with your doctor about any concerns you may have.
~ To you health and well-being.
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