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Stretch marks keep many expectant mothers awake at night. They are not so much a medical problem as an aesthetic one, but they can be prevented from the very beginning of pregnancy. And actually you have to, because every woman wants to enjoy a well-groomed body as long as possible. Fortunately, there are many effective preparations available to help protect the skin in a beautiful, but also difficult for a woman, period of pregnancy. Although stretch marks are influenced by various factors, such as weight gain, hormonal fluctuations and genetic conditions, caring for your skin with the right creams can certainly help.
How and why stretch marks arise – what can be done?
Stretch marks are primarily responsible for the rapid weight gain, which causes the skin to stretch and begin to form on it thin pink “threads”, fading with time. They are difficult to counteract because they are formed in the dermis.
Hormonal changes that occur during pregnancy are also responsible for the formation of stretch marks. They appear as a result of damage to fibroblasts, i.e. cells responsible for the production of collagen and elastin – the ingredients responsible for smooth, firm, tense and young-looking skin. Pregnancy hormones cause the collagen fibers to weaken and stop being elastic. That is why they arise stretch marks mainly on the abdomen and breastsbut with heavy weight gain, they can also appear on the thighs and buttocks.
What can we do for ourselves apart from using creams? First of all, take care of your weight and try not to gain too much, put on a rational diet, full of vegetables, fruits, dairy products, it is also worth reaching for appropriate supplements containing valuable minerals and vitamins. If we choose a skin lubricant, it is best to use it after the first trimester of pregnancy – by rubbing the cream, we perform a gentle massage.
Stretch mark cream in pregnancy – what should and should not contain?
If it is possible, make sure you get a sample of the cosmetic before buying to see if it causes allergies and irritations. It should not have too strong, intense smell, because it may irritate the future mother.
The ingredients that the cream for stretch marks during pregnancy should contain include: panthenol, allantoin, hyaluronic acid, glycerin, horsetail extract, ivy extract. Rather, it should not include horse chestnut extract or caffeine, because they can have a bad effect on the fetus.
The offer of Medonet Markets includes:
- Anka Dziedzic stretch mark cream;
- Lanimes stretch mark cream;
- Strialys stretch mark cream.
Stretch mark cream in pregnancy – ranking
There are more and more stretch mark preparations on the market, which makes it difficult to decide on one. It is worth following specialist letters, consult a doctor or browse websites and forums. Certainly, some of the best cosmetics (creams and oils) for use during pregnancy are those produced by companies specializing in cosmetics for children, e.g. Hipp, Mustela, Babydream or Penaten. They are open to the public and at a good price. When deciding on a stretch mark cream after pregnancy, you can reach for example Bio-Oil, Ziaja Mamma Mia or Pharmaceris.