Stretch marks happen. Whether from pregnancy, rapid weight gain or loss, or a growth spurt in your early teens, countless women and some men experience the frustrating but common skin problem. Nearly every pregnant woman gets stretch marks- usually can be clearly seen on the skin that turn from purplish to white (uneven skin color).
The Real Cause
So what does cause the unsightly red and purple marks? The true cause of stretch marks is hormones. During periods of growth — when women are pregnant, when people are lifting weights and gaining muscle mass, or when growth spurts happen during teen years, a serious change in hormones and a change in the metabolism in the skin occur. It’s true that your skin is expanding as your body is expanding, “but it’s the hormonal changes and not the ‘stretching’ that is the cause of stretch marks,” Dr. Bernstein explains.
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How to Minimise The Stretch Marks?
I personally were told by my mom to put an oil on my tummy since first month of the pregnancy. I have no questions on that and I did followed the tips. I was not too matured , and never asked around for stretch mark lotion or oil. It was never cross my mind and I have no idea about stretch marks at all. Every day , I put about 5-7 spots of oil and massaged lightly all over the tummy. It just worked on me, no stretch mark on my tummy at all.This was what my grandma and mak did during their pregnancy too..
Having some friends with stretch marks problems made me realized, and started thinking about it. It is important to ensure that your tummy is well treated and give the best oil treatment to avoid itchness. Nowadays , there are too many products in the market. You may do some research of your admired products and read testimonies. Use it consistently for good results. Remember, use the oil to prevent , not to cure.
Love,
Norzi~
