What helps prevent stretch marks during pregnancy?
Pet is starting to show now and i can already see faint lines coming. My MIL keeps telling me different oils. What actually worked for you guys, kuch jo really helps?
Beta, apply fresh aloe vera gel or a little ghee on your stomach from the fourth month onwards to keep the skin soft. Avoid scratching with your nails when it itches, as that makes the marks worse. Use a soft cotton cloth to gently rub instead.
Keep in mind that stretch marks happen in the deeper dermis layer as the skin expands, so creams only help with surface itching. Use a basic, fragrance-free lotion or bio-oil to keep the skin elastic. Don't waste money on expensive miracle creams.
Oh God, I was so paranoid about stretch marks and bought five different expensive creams! Honestly, looking back, it's mostly genetics and you shouldn't stress so much. Just use a normal heavy moisturizer so you don't itch.
Haan na, the itching can be so annoying in the third trimester! I used to apply sweet almond oil daily. It didn't stop them completely, but it helped so much with the stretchiness.
With twins, my belly stretched like a massive balloon, so no cream on earth could have saved me! I just accepted my tiger stripes. Just use any thick moisturizer to stop the itching, otherwise you will claw yourself to death.
I didn't have time for complex routines, so I just kept a bottle of moisturizer right next to my office desk and applied it twice a day. It takes two minutes and does the job. Keep it simple.
Staying hydrated from the inside is just as important as putting creams on the outside. Since I had gestational diabetes, I had to be very careful with fruit juices, so I drank lots of plain water and coconut water to keep my skin hydrated.
Our bodies undergo beautiful changes to bring a new life into the world, so try to accept these marks with love. Just keep your mind peaceful, apply a little natural coconut oil, and stay positive.
Haan, stretch marks are totally natural na, so don't stress! Just apply coconut oil or cocoa butter regularly. It keeps the itching away and makes the skin super soft.
My mother told me to apply warm coconut oil daily after bathing, which is a very common practice in our family. However, my doctor said stretch marks are mostly genetic, so don't worry if they still appear. Keep your skin hydrated.
Please be very careful about what creams you apply on your belly. When I had my complications, my doctor told me to avoid random products with chemical active ingredients. Always ask your gynac for a safe moisturizer.
Don't waste money on those fancy 'stretch mark prevention' packs sold online, they are so overpriced. A simple bottle of pure olive oil or parashoot coconut oil works just as well and costs almost nothing.