Giving birth is an experience that is hard to put into words. It is an amazing moment but as all mothers know pregnancy is not just about a 'glow'! Constant backache, feeling tired, morning sickness that in fact happens at any and for some unfortunates at all times of the day and then of course the dreaded stretch marks. At least the other negative ailments go away when you have your baby; stretch marks remain. No matter what size the woman or what condition her skin, pregnancy and stretch marks go hand in hand.
There are several places that they can appear, the stomach of course but also thighs, hips, legs, arms and other places. It is a problem faced by 60-90 per cent of pregnant women. They happen because of the weight gain that occurs. When the skin gets stretched beyond its natural elasticity stretch marks appear. When the skin reverts back after pregnancy the marks look like scars that are flattened.
First of all any women with dry skin need to beware, this means your stretch marks are going to be more prominent and more unsightly. Hydration is key to fighting these battle scars! Make sure you have a daily skin care routine while you are pregnant that involves using a cream or lotion and rubbing it in - focus on more prone areas such as the arms, abdomen and buttocks, but also it would be good to do it all over. When you're heavily pregnant this gets tricky, so ask your partner to help you out. Not only is it good for your skin it will ease some aches and pains and help you relax! Possible things to use are creams with Vitamin E, and home remedies such as olive oil, cocoa butter and aloe vera gel.
As well as the creams also think about avoid eating too much Vitamin A foods, and make sure you drink a lot of water. You will flush out the toxins in your body and your skin will be better hydrated. Your diet needs to be healthy of course but also think about trying to keep that necessary weight gain to a steady rate rather than all at once. When a woman gains a lot too quickly the stretch marks are worse. Your weight will be monitored by your doctor.
Revitol is a company to look out for if you are looking at creams for stretch marks on the market. They are a trusted company, known for products that do what they claim to. If you are still unsure Revitol also offer a guarantee so if you feel your stretch marks are not better after applying their cream you can get your money back.
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