Stretch marks during pregnancy, how to deal with them - effective techniques

During pregnancy many women develop stretch marks - scars, which are formed because the body lacks collagen. The cause of the appearance of stretch marks can also be a sharp decrease or increase in weight during pregnancy, hormonal changes in the body and improper nutrition.

Stretch marks appear during pregnancy primarily on those parts of the body that have non-elastic skin: thighs, chest, stomach. These scars can not go by themselves.

Prophylaxis of stretch marks for trimester of pregnancy.

Stretch marks during pregnancy: how to deal with them in trimester.

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So, the first trimester of pregnancy. In this period it is necessary to take proper care of the skin: in time to moisten, nourish and purify it. Since it is in the first trimester of pregnancy because of hormonal changes in the body that the skin is very sensitive. Here it reacts to every change that occurs, both inside of us and externally.

Even the usual cosmetics can cause unwanted reactions on the skin. It is recommended to apply every day a body scrub, cream and moisturizing milk that contain vitamins E and A.

In the same period, you should accustom yourself to an active lifestyle and determine the physical exercises that you can perform. Proper nutrition is also very important. It is necessary to use only those products that have in their composition cellulose and all the necessary vitamins. The state of the skin depends on nutrition. To avoid the appearance of stretch marks, exclude from the diet flour and sweet.

Accustom yourself to dress salads not with mayonnaise, but with vegetable oil. Use nuts, cheese, hard cheese, beef, chicken, olives, plenty of vegetables and fruits( except citrus fruits).

You can not drink carbonated drinks in the first trimester, because carbon dioxide significantly reduces the elasticity of the skin.

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Second trimester of pregnancy: most often in this period there are stretch marks. Therefore, it is absolutely necessary to use a special cream against the appearance of stretch marks or gel.

Such aids will help strengthen the skin and activate the vital functions of cells responsible for the production of elastin and collagen, because only because of them the skin is distinguished by its elasticity. Also, these cosmetic products against the appearance of stretch marks will increase the regenerative functions of the skin: accelerate cell division and regeneration of the epidermis.

It should be noted that cosmetics are most effective in fighting only fresh stretch marks.

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In the third trimester of pregnancy, it is necessary to drink plenty of fluids. Of course, this is provided, if there are no swelling. It is best to drink mineral non-carbonated water, fruit juices and green tea.

To avoid edema, you need to drink more liquid in the first half of the day. You also need to limit the use of salt. There are recommended foods that have a lot of fiber in their composition: vegetables in raw form, legumes, bread, greens, fruits, fish, cereals, dairy products and seafood.

Home creams against stretch marks

If desired, you can prepare yourself a variety of creams and scrubs, which will help cope with stretch marks. Below we give some effective recipes.

Scarf with mummy

Mummy is a mountain gum, a mixture of organic and inorganic elements. Obtained it mainly mountains of Asia. This homogeneous mass of dark color has a specific smell, bitter taste.

Mumiye has a mass of medicinal properties. It is used to heal wounds, to regenerate tissues, bones and joints, in the treatment of ulcers, all sorts of cosmetic and dermatological problems, etc.

You can buy the mummy in the pharmacy. Prepare the cream is very simple: 3-4 grams of mummy mixed with 1 teaspoon of water, add a tube( 80-100 grams) of children's or anti-cellulite cream. Apply to the place stretch marks 1 time per day. The result of applying the cream is determined strictly individually. Usually the effect is visible after a week.

For large stretches, it is necessary to apply the cream for about 3 weeks. The mummy is contraindicated in breastfeeding, but despite this many women use a cream containing this component. If you are breastfeeding, be sure to consult a doctor.

Cream with aloe and vitamin E

Aloe is twisted in a meat grinder or finely cut, gauze through the cheesecloth juice. In 0.5 glasses of aloe juice, add 0.5 cups of olive oil, 15 drops of vitamin E, 5 drops of vitamin A, stir until smooth. Apply massage movements to problem areas 1 time per day. Store this cream best in the refrigerator.

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