Are you pregnant or have recently given birth and are trying to prevent or get rid of stomach stretch marks?
Pregnancy and the period afterwards is an emotional time and the sight of pregnancy stretch marks can make you feel worse.
Having a baby should be one of the happiest events in any woman’s life. Seeing your little one and knowing they are a such a big part of you is difficult to put into words. Many things come with having a baby including an increased feeling of pride, a desire to be the best person you can be, and unfortunately, tummy stretch marks. Most women who become pregnant and have a baby all seem to get those unsightly marks on their stomach as well as other areas such as breasts, bums and thighs.
Stretch marks are sort of a badge of honor in being a mother, and even though they are well worth the end result of having a child, they can be discouraging to many women to look at. Although you want them to disappear, you can’t just wave a magic wand and hope they go away, but you can do something about them.
What Are Stretch Marks?
Why are stretch marks happening anyway? The exact cause for a stretch mark is due to the skin being pulled. This can easily happen in people who are overweight as well as pregnant mothers. The second layer of skin can also be damaged and the severity of the stretch marks will vary depending on how far the skin was pulled as well as the original condition of the skin. When the skin does go back to where it was originally, either from having a baby or losing weight, those marks will often become more noticeable and fading them becomes a goal.
There are several avenues you can take when it comes to fighting stretch marks. One is to purchase a cream or lotion specifically developed to combat the effects. What these stretch mark creams will do over time is to fade the stretch marks enough that they won’t be as noticeable.
How To Get Rid Of Stomach Stretch Marks
Stretch marks are will usually look like a pinkish to red colour when they first develop. This is also when you’ll probably first spot them. In many cases they can naturally fade over time but if you are impatient and what to get back your pre pregancy body as fast and as close to it as possible then here are the main options.
Stretch marks creams are extrememly popular. A cream/butter that is said to have good results is cocoa butter. It’s fairly inexpensive and can produce good results in fading stretch marks.
Stretch mark oils are also popular. Examples include bio oil, emu oil as well as coconut oil.
Some people opt for more expensive and invasive treatments such as chemical peels and microdermabrasion.
Diet is another important area to consider. This can be combined with a topical external treatment whilst eating healthier to improve the appearance internally, from the inside out.
