Most women who have gone through the rigors of pregnancy have a permanent reminder - stretch marks. These marks appear as red or dark horizontal threads along the skin, and can become permanent scars.
Stretch marks occur when skin stretches and expands quickly and beyond its limit. Tiny tears appear in the supporting layers of skin. Pregnancy stretch marks are most common on the abdomen, breasts, thighs or buttocks. The issue is how to get rid of stretch marks?
Factors that influence whether or not a pregnant woman will get stretch marks include:
- Heredity: if your mother had them, it is likely you will too.
- Ethnicity: women with greater amounts of melanin in their skin are less prone.
- Water: ingested during pregnancy, keeping skin hydrated decreases the chance a woman will get stretch marks.
- Scratching: as your stomach expands, the skin may become scratchy. Do not scratch; instead, rub lotion or powder on to alleviate the itchiness.
- Exercise: daily to keep your skin supple and free from toxins. This will help by toning the skin of your body and increasing its elasticity.
Prevention is Better than Treatment or Removal
The best remedy for stretch marks, and the primary way to avoid them is to be careful during pregnancy. Keep your body well hydrated by drinking plenty of water. This will increase the elasticity of your skin and prevent stretch marks from appearing. Apply generous amounts of rich moisturizing cream on your abdomen, thighs and breasts (cocoa butter cream is a favorite among expecting mothers). This saturates your skin with moisture.Eat proper nutritious food so that you do not gain more weight than is necessary. Rapid, uncontrollable weight gain is a primary cause of stretch marks. A balanced diet also ensures that you get adequate amounts of Vitamin A, E and C, which help to maintain the suppleness of the skin. Follow a regular exercise routine that will help in maintaining your weight.
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