Im in my 5th month and pet is growing fast now. Started noticing skin getting thoda stretched and tight. Want to start something before the marks come. What worked for u all?
Keeping your body hydrated from the inside is key, so drink lots of water and coconut water! I used simple cold-pressed virgin coconut oil on my belly twice a day, and it really helped keep my skin soft and itch-free. My normal delivery was smooth and the marks faded very quickly afterward.
Yaar, actually you can't completely stop stretch marks if they run in your family, but keeping the skin hydrated helps a lot. I used to apply bio oil right after my bath when the skin was still damp, and it kept the itchiness away. Don't scratch your belly with nails, that makes it worse!
To be very honest, stretch marks are mostly genetic and there is no magic cream that can completely prevent them. But you can definitely minimize them by drinking tons of water and keeping your belly moisturized with a heavy body butter or hyaluronic acid. Focus on skin elasticity rather than stressing about perfection.
With a busy work schedule, I didn't have time for fancy multi-step skincare. I just kept a tub of good quality cocoa butter on my desk and applied it quickly twice a day. It takes just two minutes, keeps the skin moisturized, and prevents that annoying dry itchiness while you work.
Beta, during pregnancy our body stretches naturally, so don't worry about these marks, they are a sign of motherhood. To keep the skin soft and avoid itching, gently apply warm mustard oil or pure ghee on your stomach after bathing. Never scratch with your fingernails, if it itches, just rub it gently with a soft cotton cloth.
