Stretch marks are the first thing which comes to our mind when we talk about pregnancy and childbirth, and most of us for sure get worried about it. Probably all the mothers would have tried their best and researched or would have asked their friends how to get rid of stretch marks.
No research till now gave the clear evidence that why some women get the stretch marks and others won’t get it at all. Thanks to their genes!
But most of the women do get it at the later stage of pregnancy.
We have listed few ways to minimize the stretch marks but not completely.
What are stretch marks?
Stretch marks are caused when your skin needs to stretch rapidly over your enlarging body during pregnancy and end up getting overstretched. The wear and tear involved damages skin cells. When skin collagen gets damaged in this process, stretch marks may begin to form. So, as the shape of the body changes as then pregnancy progresses, our skin loses more and more collagen and the stretch marks seem to increase. These marks initially appear as deep red or purple, bruise-like markings. In time, these marks on your skin.
Are Stretch marks harmful?
No, stretch marks not harmful to your health, they do harm the appearance of your skin and often your confidence.
What can I do to prevent stretch marks?
There is no guaranteed method of removing stretch marks completely, rather the aim is to fade them as much as possible. Even laser removal is not 100% successful. Prevention and early detection are the first steps in removing or minimizing stretch marks, as they are easier to deal with when they are fresh. As the marks begin to settle in your skin, it will be much harder for you to then get rid of them.
· Eat a healthy diet with plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables, cereals and nuts.
· Gain weight slowly if you can.
· Drink plenty of water, juices and liquids to keep your skin hydrated and putting extra weight.
· Do regular exercise for pregnancy after consulting your doctor. If you want, you can even enrol yourself in classes for pregnant. This keeps your body toned even as your body put on the excess weight.
· Supplements can be very helpful. Vitamin E supplements, for example, can help repair and replenish collagen from within. There are also many prenatal supplements available in stores. But to avoid any harm to your foetus, do sure to check them with your doctor before consuming.
· Exfoliate your skin regularly with a gentle exfoliate to improve circulation. The exfoliation must be gentle so as not to cause further damage to the already overstretched skin.
· Use a moisturiser to massage the areas were stretch marks have begun to appear, several times a day. Even your regular one is better than nothing. For better results, opt for creams with wheat germ oil, almond oil, vitamin e or cocoa butter, which are said to be more effective in easing stretch marks.
Do Stretch marks ever go away?
Stretch marks
usually become less noticeable about 6 to 12 months after childbirth.The
pigmentation fades and it becomes lighter but their texture will remain the
same.
usually become less noticeable about 6 to 12 months after childbirth.The
pigmentation fades and it becomes lighter but their texture will remain the
same.
#Excerpt from various sources on Internet.
