Pregnancy Prevent Stretch Marks
If your mom got stretch marks during her pregnancy it is more likely that you will develop stretch marks as well. This is not a statistic you need to just accept however, there are many things that you can do to help prevent stretch marks in pregnancy. Stretch marks are actually scars that occur when the inner lining of the skin over stretches and tears. These scars may never go away just like any other scar so it is imperative that you try to avoid them or treat them as soon as possible when they do occur to avoid permanent scarring if at all possible.
There are several creams available that are said to help prevent stretch marks in pregnancy, cocoa butter is a perennial favorite that while it is said to help increase the elasticity of the skin there is some question as to whether it penetrates deeply enough to affect the layers of the skin that are affected by stretch marks.
Vitamin E oil is a wonderful emollient that nourishes the skin and leaves it more pliable and is usually added into a cocoa butter cream to make it more effective.
Research is being done and with it more and more products are making their way onto the market that are helping women to prevent and then heal stretch marks and there by avoid the damage that stretch marks can leave in the way of scars. As more advanced creams and lotions become available stretch mark will become less of a worry and more of a memory. For now when trying to prevent stretch marks in pregnancy it is important to realize that it is as important to work on the inside as it is the outside so while you are using your creams and lotions be sure to pay attention to what you are putting inside your body.
One of the best ways to prevent stretch marks in pregnancy is to watch what you eat and use care not to gain any more weight than necessary.
Eating healthy will provide you with the nourishment you need while at the same time allow you to maintain a healthy pregnancy weight. Stretch marks occur because of the rapidly expanding skin on your stomach, extra weight will only make them worse. Exercise is another way to help limit the weight gain; it also helps to improve the circulation to the skin which improves the amount of oxygen and nutrients that make it to your skin all of which will help it stay pliable. Another weapon in your arsenal to prevent stretch marks in pregnancy is to drink plenty of water, many people do not realize that a large percentage of your skin is water, and if you do not stay hydrated your skin will become dry and will not stretch easily. By following these steps your skin will stay healthy and you will have the best chance possible at keeping stretch marks at bay. Viva Plex offers creams and lotions to help prevent stretch marks and keep your skin looking healthy and glowing.
