Most pregnant women wonder how it will affect their weight, loss of shape or changes caused by the unfortunate stretch marks, which are still the bane of future mothers. Skin stretch marks irritate more than flabby thighs. As many as 90% of pregnant women will not avoid this problem. It depends on you how effective your fight against stretch marks will be. It is one of the most important things you can do for your beauty and well-being. Unless you’re one of the lucky few genetically blessed with beautiful, supple skin that’s either a hereditary gift or a long-standing achievement of proper nutrition, exercise, and exercise, you need to start implementing a well-thought-out plan to protect yourself from stretch mark disfigurement.
You have two choices!
You can improve your diet and start being active long before you get pregnant. You can also start using cosmetics against stretch marks available on the market or use natural methods. You need to make a decision quickly, because the skin needs time to strengthen itself. The more you provide it, the more likely you are to avoid red bands on your body. The perfect time to start making your skin more elastic is three to four months before you plan to become pregnant. If this is not possible, start from the first moment you find out that you are pregnant. An excellent diet that will allow you to reduce the risk of red stripes must be rich in zinc and silicon as well as vitamin E. You will find them in cheese, buckwheat, pumpkin seeds, nuts, green vegetables, eggs and oils. A well-thought-out and varied diet will protect you against stretch marks, but will also ensure your well-being after childbirth and will be an expression of concern for your baby. Make sure you don’t gain too much weight. It is advisable to gain about 9 to 13 kilograms during pregnancy. The skin will then be less exposed to rapid and unnatural stretching, which leads to stretch marks.
Choose a cosmetic for special tasks. This is not a choice for the whole pregnancy, if the cosmetic does not suit you, change it. Pay attention to the composition, not all of them are recommended from the first month of pregnancy. Choose a fragrance or preferably a fragrance-free cream. You may have an aversion to smells, so why increase the nausea that already bothers you so much. It would be good if the preparation you chose not only moisturized and toned, but also was antipruritic, because stretching skin itches. Preparations against stretch marks recommended on the market stimulate the production of collagen and elastin and also shrink blood vessels. Massage is also a proven method against stretch marks. You can massage yourself or ask your husband to do it. Olive oil or baby oil can help with this. However, when choosing a massage as a method against stretch marks, you should pay attention to whether it is your first massage in your life, because the skin during pregnancy is very delicate and may react badly. You can also perform a massage in the shower, using a glove. Such a massage will stimulate circulation and perfectly firm the skin.
Many women do not even know what the problems with stretch marks, do not use massages, do not use recommended creams, eat as usual, and still do not have stretch marks. However, the vast majority of expectant mothers struggle with this problem. Despite all possibilities, bikinis will have to be locked in a drawer, at least for a while.