Which Lotions And Oils Work For Preventing Stretch Marks During Pregnancy?

Stretch Marks — By admin on October 6, 2008 at 12:41 pm

Excited with the prospect of becoming a mother but scared about the stretch marks? Well, there are a number of lotions and oils which can be purchase over the counter which can help you in preventing stretch marks during pregnancy.

 

Stretch marks usually start appearing after the end of second trimester and at the beginning of the third when your belly starts to expand. This expansion causes the skin to stretch resulting in the appearance of red lines which then fade to a lighter shade. As rightly said “Prevention is better than cure”, taking preventive measures from the beginning can help to treat these marks.  From the initial stage, one needs to start using lotions and oils which help in blood circulation and simulate the production of collagen. These creams also revitalize the skin and increase elasticity. Before selecting any product you have to check the ingredients to see that the cream doesn’t contains harmful chemicals or steroids. Select a cream which is made up of natural ingredients and is rich in vitamins. Pregnant women highly rate and recommend the lotions and oils that contain vitamin E, Trofolastin, elastin and menthol.

A List Of Lotions And Creams

Some of the commonly available lotions and oils which have help in preventing stretch marks are:

•    Aloe Vera gel

Natural extract of Aloe Vera plant if used directly on the skin is an excellent remedy to lessen existing stretch marks. Used since medieval times for medicinal purposes, this plant extract makes the skin supple and moist.

•    Tummy honey cream

Honey, a natural moisturizer is the main component of Tummy honey cream. The application of this cream reduces the existing stretch marks and prevents the formation of new ones. This cream is mostly effective in curing stretch marks that appear on the breast because of their enlargement during pregnancy. Stretch marks appear due to sudden stretching of skin because of sudden increase or decrease in weight. Therefore gentle massaging of this cream, increases the blood flow thereby reducing the chances of stretch marks during pregnancy.

•    Palmers stretch mark cream

Palmers’ stretch mark cream made of all the natural ingredients like cocoa butter, elastin and vitamin A could be safely used during pregnancy. An herbal product, this cream helps in increasing the elasticity of the skin and this prevents the breaking of the dermis that causes stretch marks to appear. Palmers’ stretch mark cream acts as a lubricant to reduce the dryness of the skin which decreases its elasticity. This cream can be effectively applied on all the problem areas like thighs, abdomen, upper arms, etc.

Selection of proper lotions and oils can help in reducing the occurrence of stretch marks during pregnancy. So use them during pregnancy to enjoy all the pleasures of motherhood without worrying about ugly stretch marks!