Prevent stretch marks

introduction

The term “stretch marks” (technical term: striae gravidarum) is understood to mean visible cracks that can be traced back to a very rapid and strong stretching of the tissue.

In general, approximately 75 to 90 percent of expectant mothers can be expected to develop stretch marks during pregnancy. Especially the abdominal region (lower abdomen), the thighs and the inner thighs are often affected by pronounced stretch marks.

However, as the pregnancy also leads to a significant increase in size Breasts come are Stretch marks not uncommon in this area. To this day, many women assume that such stretch marks will develop prevent leaves.

Indeed, genetic factors and physical condition play a role before that pregnancy a significant role. So already has its own mother pronounced Stretch marks developed is also your own risk Connective tissue- and subcutaneous damage is very high.

Especially younger women tend to over the last few weeks of the pregnancy Developing stretch marks. In addition, the risk of stretch marks occurring increases with the Weight gain. Even in women who are expecting multiple births, Stretch marks observed particularly frequently.

When should I start prevention?

In order to be able to curb stretch marks, one should already take preventive measures as early as possible, so start early in pregnancy. Although no pregnancy bump can be seen yet, it makes sense to pretreat the skin on the vulnerable areas with creams and oils. At least once a day a care product should be used. The skin is better supplied with blood, more elastic and prevents feelings of tension. In addition, the skin feels smoother, is protected from dehydration and thus increases well-being. In general, however, prevention can be started at any time.

Oil / coconut oil against stretch marks

To be able to contain stretch marks at least a little, are among other things Skin oils in combination with a massage. The massage also has one circulation-promoting effect, increases skin elasticity and well-being.
In drugstores and pharmacies there is a large selection of different skin oils and special pregnancy oils, which differ primarily in terms of price and fragrance additives. Wheat germ oils containing jojoba, almond, calendula and vitamin E are particularly suitable. But also coconut, olive and castor oil are ideally suited to vulnerable areas of skin such as abdomen, buttocks and thighs to treat regularly with it. It is also possible to mix an individual oil by adding essential oils in different fragrances. In the meantime, there are also shower oils in drugstores, which are also very suitable for prevention. However, when procuring the oil, particular attention should be paid to the fact that the oil is on natural ingredients based and free from preservatives and perfumes is. These can be processed well by the body and reduce the risk of skin irritation. It is advisable to use the oil at least once a day but most of all right after showering or to apply bathing to the damp skin in circular movements.

Creams against stretch marks

With creams, such as Penaten® cream, it is used to prevent stretch marks similar to skin oilsused during pregnancy. There are no guaranteethat regular use of a cream can reliably prevent stretch marks. By Massage in a circular motion increases the blood circulation in the skin, increases skin elasticity and thus counteracts feelings of tension. When buying a cream, you should make sure that the cream is especially suitable for nnatural ingredients based and free from preservatives and fragrances is. In this way, skin irritations and allergies can be avoided. Especially women in the last part of pregnancy, the 3rd trimester, suffer from the rapid growth of the abdomen Itching and tightness. Help here moisturizing creams and with severe itching urea containing creams. In order to achieve the best result, the cream should be massaged in at least once a day and used every time after showering or bathing.

Homeopathy for the prevention of stretch marks

There are also recommendations from the field of homeopathy for the prevention of stretch marks. It is mainly used for ingestion Calcium fluoratum in the form of globules devices. In order to achieve the best result, the additional intake of Graphites and Silicea recommended. These are also homeopathic remedies. It is important to know that taking homeopathic remedies is safe for both the unborn child and the mother.

Schüssler salts for the prevention of stretch marks

There are also ways to prevent stretch marks from the area of ​​application of the Schüssler salts. A distinction is made here internal use by means of tablets and the external application using ointments.
It is recommended to take the salt Calcium fluoratum, a salt of the connective tissue and the salt Silicea, it should help to get beautiful and elastic skin.
Silicea is also available for external use as an ointment. The ointment will do this several times a day Applied to the vulnerable areas of skin and massaged in. Silicea is also known under the name in conventional medicine Silica. All types of Schüssler salts are safe as they have no effect on the baby or the pregnant woman.

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General information on preventing stretch marks

Contrary to popular belief, there is no Method by which Stretch marks can effectively prevent.

Though special Creams and Oils can help with that skin Allowing sufficient amounts of moisture to be supplied, stretch marks cannot be reliably prevented even with regular use with these products.
This is due to the fact that both Creams, as well as Oils only on the Epidermis be applied. When creating Stretch marks or stretch marks however, the lower layers of the skin are impaired. Although the cream and oil are absorbed through the top layers of the skin and, in this way, also in small amounts Subcutaneous tissue can generally not have a major impact on their durability.

Genetic factors, Disposition and General condition of the skin play a much more decisive role than skin moisture. However, creams and oils can help prevent the build-up of excess Stretch marks to prevent. Stretch-related skin symptoms can therefore be reduced but not completely prevented.

However, expectant mothers can take care during the pregnancy not gaining too much weight. Of course, it is perfectly normal and healthy to gain weight during pregnancy. In general, it can be assumed that women during the pregnancy approximately 12 to 18 kilograms increase.
With a balanced and healthy diet, the pregnancy-related weight gain throttle to healthy levels.

More on this topic at: Weight Gain During Pregnancy

In addition, the consumption of fruit and vegetables help the Fluid balance balance of the organism. Fatty food, Fast food such as Additives and preservatives however, the dehydration of the Layers of skin promote. Even strong salty or sugar-heavy Food should be avoided as much as possible during pregnancy. With a balanced and healthy nutrition stretch marks cannot be completely prevented, but their severity can be positively influenced.

Expectant mothers should also have sufficient Hydration respect, think highly of. The reason for this is the fact that the care of the skin and the regulation of their moisture balance to a large extent from the daily Drinking amount being affected. The formation of excessively pronounced stretch marks can be prevented by drinking a daily amount of two to three liters prevent.
While water can help increase skin moisture coffee and Beverages containing caffeine promote the drying out of the individual skin layers and thus increase the risk of developing stretch marks.

In addition, expectant mothers can develop too pronounced stretch marks through regular Alternating showers prevent. This method serves to both the Cycle get going as well as the Blood flow to the skin to stimulate. The skin blood flow can be increased by increasing the surface of the skin in the area of ​​the Belly, of Bosom, of the Thigh and des Item when showering with circular movements massaged becomes. Expectant mothers can use a loofah glove, a brush with natural bristles or a nubbed massage brush for this purpose. The Increase in blood circulation in the skin is one of the most effective methods to effectively prevent the development of excessive stretch marks.

Although the regular use of special creams and oils cannot completely prevent the development of stretch marks, the extent of them can be reduced by those in the care products Substances be reduced.

Expectant mothers should keep the skin surface in the area of ​​the Belly, of the Hips, of the Breasts and Thigh if possible immediately after showering with a cream to treat. That’s just after the shower skin particularly receptive to care products. The reason for this is the fact that the Pores after showering and the ingredients of the care products can therefore be absorbed particularly well.
Since the skin during the pregnancy by the high Estrogen levels however, it can become very sensitive, should distance from Creams and Oil, the Perfume or Preservatives include, be taken.

Please also read: Skin changes during pregnancy

The excessive emergence of Stretch marks Expectant mothers can also get regular Movement units prevent. The Blood circulation of the whole body, especially the Skin surface, increase and thus prevent stretch marks. 30 minutes Light sporting activity should be enough to reduce the risk of severe Stretch marks effectively lower.

Furthermore, a so-called "Pluck Massage" of the abdomen, thighs, breasts and buttocks before bed will help connective tissue during the pregnancy to strengthen. In general, any of the common methods of preventing Stretch marksthat the time of the Start of prophylaxis is crucial. The earlier you start using special care products, the more effectively the formation of stretch marks can be prevented.