Pregnant! Choose a treatment stretch marks with care! Want to become a mother beautiful without unsightly stretch marks on the skin? The answer is definitely yes! Nobody wants to have patched stretch marks on their bodies. Up to 70% of pregnant women suffer from stretch marks. Pregnant women are more likely to get stretch marks because their skin will quickly stretch when they wear their baby. These marks can be spread around the body like the thighs, arms, breasts, abdomen and buttocks. Thus, every pregnant woman should be careful and do something to prevent stretch marks because you could be the next victim.
"Stretch marks" better safe than sorry. Stretch marks appear because of the tight skin. Scientifically proven that dry skin has less protective order to protect the skin from stretching. All pregnant women should increase the elasticity of the skin by providing enough moisture on the skin. Thus, applying moisturizer on the skin is what every pregnant woman should do.
There are many stretch mark creams on the OTC market. But not all of the cream against stretch marks is ideal for pregnant women. How do you choose an appropriate section of the cream brands? Before choosing a cream stretch marks, you must include all ingredients on the label. Because there are certain ingredients in stretch mark cream are very harmful to the baby. And it could have negative consequences for the supply of maternal breast milk.
Natural moisturizing ingredients:
Only stretch marks cream with natural moisturizing ingredients are suitable for pregnant women and nursing mothers. Ingredients such as cocoa butter, aloe vera, vitamin E, grapeseed oil, squalene, pro-vitamin B5, oil seeds, aromatic oils or essential oil is extracted from natural plants and fruits. They are safe to use for pregnant women and nursing mothers.
Exfoliating ingredients
A pregnant woman should avoid using stretch mark creams with exfoliating ingredients such as alpha hydroxy acids, AHAs, glycolic acid, Retin-A. exfoliating ingredients remove dead cells on the surface of the skin. The skin will peel off and cause irritation in the area you are applying. U could itch and you feel like scratching. This increases the likelihood of stretch marks and makes the stretch marks worse. Some exfoliating cream stretch marks consist of harsh chemicals, which is quite dangerous to use for those who are pregnant and lactating women.
Other than the application of creams stretch marks prevention, there are a few tips for pregnant women to prevent stretch marks.
1) Drink enough water can help increase skin hydration. The increase in moisture content of the skin can reduce the risk of appearance of stretch marks.
2) Stop eating junk food, control your weight within 25-35 pounds which is recommended by the doctor.
3) Make the appropriate exercise to strengthen and increase the elasticity of the skin. And it will help control your weight too.
4) consume vitamin such as vitamin A, E, C, and are useful in generating a healthy skin.
If you are afraid you can choose an inappropriate stretch marks cream that could cause birth your baby, you can consult your doctor or dermatologist.
Posted on February 2, 2010.
