It's summer time and it's time to wear those sexy bikinis once again. But it's quite frustrating having to deal with all those stretch marks that you got during pregnancy. Don't give up just yet. There are things that might just help you out of your problem.
According to experts not everyone can get stretch marks. The reason why you'll have marks is a hormone called corticosteroid. When there is abnormal production of this hormone it is most likely that you are going to get marks. It is believe that when there is more corticosteroid production, there will be lesser number of collagens that our skin will produce. With less collagen (which is a protein that makes our skin elastic) the more prone you are from getting marks. If you are pregnant, you need to take good care of your skin twice than usual. To do that here are some tips that you can apply.
Massage and Diet
Massaging your skin helps in the developing and producing of new skin tissues. Use a moisturizer cream or massage gloves to help improve circulation of blood. You also need to eat foods that are rich in silica, Vitamins and minerals like zinc to be able to supply the rapid changes in your skin. And lastly, drink enough amount of water daily to keep your skin hydrated all the time.
What Cream or Moisturizer to Use
You shouldn't wait for the stretch mark to happen, practice applying lotion early on. Use a cream that has Vitamins A and E and also those that have alpha hydroxyl acids (AHA). Remember, there is no such cream or product that can treat stretch marks but if it is used during the early days it can help prevent stretch mark from happening.
Avoid Eating Too Much
In most cases it's natural that you are going to eat more than the usual but it's never good to eat more than enough. Eating more calories to supply nutrients to your baby is natural, but make sure that your source of nutrients are from nutritious foods. This way you can easily reduce your weight once you're done with breastfeeding. For the first 2 months it's okay to gain 1-2 kg of weight, 300-400g for the next 4 months and 1-3 kg for the last 3 months of pregnancy. If you think you are gaining too much or too little weight, see your GP for advice.
