Pregnancy is one of the most beautiful events in a woman's life, although it has some disadvantages. We worry about the increasing weight and centimeters around our waist, the weakening of our hair and nails, and, above all, stretch marks. Removing them is a difficult and often impossible task, so it's good to know how to avoid them. How to prevent stretch marks during pregnancy? Here are some ways to fight them.
Drinking water is the best thing you can do for your health and skin. Water helps remove toxins from the body and has a positive effect on the overall hydration and elasticity of the skin, thus preventing the formation of stretch marks.
You should drink about 8 glasses of mineral water a day, i.e. about 2 liters, and if you are pregnant you should increase the amount of water you drink up to 2.5 liters. To make the task easier and monitor your daily fluid intake, we recommend the BINK Bottle, which is always worth having at hand. It is also worth adding as many vegetables and fruits to your diet as possible, which contain more water and microelements, such as: melons, watermelons, strawberries, cucumbers.
(Mama Bottle by Bink)
Vitamins A, C and E have a positive effect on the skin and will help you avoid stretch marks. Vitamin A repairs tissue damage, vitamin E strengthens skin membranes, and vitamin C contributes to the production of collagen, which affects elasticity and accelerates regeneration.
It is best to provide the body with vitamins from natural sources, i.e. food products. A diet to prevent stretch marks should be rich in spinach, nuts, strawberries, seeds, carrots, eggs, mango and sweet potatoes.
Remember to check your blood test results regularly during pregnancy! Excessive amounts of vitamin A may be harmful - consult a diet rich in vitamin A. And with your doctor.
The most susceptible to stretch marks during pregnancy are your belly, sides, lower back, breasts and thighs. These are the places where the skin stretches the most, so you should try to moisturize these parts of the body. For this you need a cosmetic that will penetrate the deep layers of the skin.
Products intended specifically for pregnant women, as well as oils - coconut, sesame, almond - work very well. Gently massage sensitive areas at least twice a day. Remember that you don't have to pat the products hard, just spread them gently until the cosmetic is absorbed.
(Nessa Organics - cosmetics that work well in particularly demanding moments)
Women who are expecting a child usually remember to moisturize their skin, but this is not always enough to prevent stretch marks. It is also necessary to exfoliate dead skin cells to reveal layers of new, fresh and smooth skin.
After exfoliation, the skin is deeply cleansed and ready for the application of cosmetics for stretch marks. Additionally, the use of peelings improves blood circulation, which also helps maintain good skin condition. Remember that during pregnancy the skin is much more sensitive, so you should choose peels that will not irritate the skin and are not too intense - especially for the taut abdominal skin.
You can exfoliate dead skin with granular cosmetics, but it is also worth trying dry body brushing.
If you haven't managed to avoid stretch marks, start fighting them when they are still pink and red. Lubricate stretch marks locally with a special scar preparation safe for pregnant and postpartum women.
