I'm starting to notice stretch marks appearing on my belly and hips during pregnancy. What are some effective ways or home remedies to treat them, or at least minimize their appearance?
Between office and home, I didn't have time for fancy DIY remedies. I just kept a bottle of moisturizer at my desk and applied it whenever my belly felt dry. Quick, simple, and kept the skin comfortable.
Haha honestly, my baby is 3 months old and I barely get time to brush my teeth, let alone apply stretch mark creams! I used almond oil during pregnancy whenever I remembered. They fade on their own eventually, don't stress!
Carrying twins meant my belly stretched like a huge balloon, so marks were inevitable! Honestly, no expensive cream can fully stop them, but Shea butter kept the crazy itching away. Just embrace them as your tiger stripes!
Don't worry too much about them, they are just beautiful marks of motherhood. You can apply some warm olive oil or moisturiser after a bath. Take care of yourself.
Actually, medically stretch marks are mostly genetic, but keeping the skin elastic helps a lot. Use a good thick body butter twice a day, especially after bathing. Just make sure to avoid any creams with retinoids during pregnancy.
Over the years I've seen so many moms asking this! My personal tried and tested remedy is mixing vitamin E oil with pure aloe vera gel. Apply it regularly, it really reduces the itching and prevents deep marks.
Honestly, keeping your skin hydrated from within helps so much, so drink lots of water and do light walking or prenatal yoga if your gynac allows it. I use simple organic coconut oil on my belly after my walks, keeps it super soft.
I had a C-section and got quite a few stretch marks around my lower belly. Gently massaging cocoa butter helped fade them slowly during postpartum recovery. Be patient with your body, it takes time.
