Preventing Pregnancy Stretch Marks
Pregnancy is a time filled with both joy and fear regarding bodily and life changes. First of all, no one wants to see stretch marks showing up on their bodies, but during pregnancy there is a 90% of possibility of developing them. The following information will help clarify about stretch marks and make you feel more at ease about this interesting phase in your life.
Stretch marks are simple lines that form when your skin tears due to weight gain during pregnancy. They occur along with changes in the elastic support tissues under the skin. Stretch marks occur in women of all ages, typically on the breasts, arms, stomach and thighs. All instances of weight gain and loss can lead to stretch marks.
Eating healthy is the first important tactic in the battle against stretch marks. Consuming wholesome foods will benefit your skin and your inner workings. Eat in small portions in order to avoid gaining weight fast, which is a common cause of stretch mark occurrences.
A healthy diet should be complemented by a daily vitamin supplement; your doctor will most likely recommend or prescribe you one, as vitamins help you maintain your body healthy and functioning at its full potential. Certain vitamins like the B's, vitamin A and vitamin D can also help you to increase your skin's hydration and flexibility, preventing any extensive stretching from occurring. And remember that the more healthy you are, the more healthy your baby will be.
Exercising can also help you maintain a balanced body weight, avoiding the sudden gains that lead to stretch marks. Make sure to verify exercises with your doctor or nurse practitioner and never over do it - if you feel dizzy, stop exercising immediately.
Daily cleansing routines should be followed up by a natural skin care treatment that moisturizes your skin. Stretch marks can be better avoided if your skin is moist and flexible.
Also try to treat yourself to daily massages in the parts of your body that are particularly at risk, like the sides, hips, upper legs, buttocks and breasts. The massaging motion helps to loosen up the skin and stretches it in a healthy and natural way that will keep it from tearing.
Despite the fact that there are thousand of moisturizing creams currently on the market that claim to help with stretch marks, there are no real guarantees that you can reduce your pregnancy stretch marks. We recommend that you moisturize your expanding belly on a daily basis in order to stop stretch marks before they start.
Out of all the bio skin care products on the market today, BIOSKINEXOL is one of the few clinically tested stretch marks treatment and prevention programs that has been scientifically proven to work as a fast and effective stretch mark remover solution.
Published May 25th, 2009
Filed in Women
