How to remove stretch marks during pregnancy naturally?
I'm starting to notice some stretch marks appearing on my belly. How can I remove stretch marks during pregnancy naturally, or at least minimize them? I'm looking for some effective remedies.
My twin belly stretched so much, I looked like a walking striped watermelon, haha! No expensive bio-oil or cream could prevent those marks. Just use a heavy moisturizer to stop the itching and embrace them as tiger stripes!
Honestly, you cannot fully stop or remove stretch marks because it is mostly genetics. But keeping your skin hydrated stops the severe itching. Just use simple virgin coconut oil twice a day starting from the first trimester.
When I was staying at my mom's place, she used to warm up homemade coconut oil with a drop of badam oil and gently massage my tummy every night. It felt so soothing and kept the skin very soft throughout my pregnancy.
When the first lines appeared on my tummy, I felt a bit sad about my body changing. But then I realized they are beautiful reminders of my baby growing inside. I just massaged simple aloe vera gel and it really kept them light.
I know how stressful it is to see your body changing so fast, and I used to worry about these marks daily. But please don't let it steal your peace, it is so natural. Applying pure shea butter really helped calm my dry skin and my mind.