What to use for stretch marks during pregnancy

Pregnant mothers are very worried about stretch marks on their bodies. Although there are many ways to prevent the appearance of stretch marks, many women still develop some stretch marks during pregnancy. For stretch marks that have already formed, we need to find ways to eliminate them. Pregnant mothers don’t need to worry. Generally speaking, stretch marks will gradually fade away a few months after giving birth. In addition, we can also actively use some methods to fade these stretch marks.

1. Olive oil to remove stretch marks

Giving birth to a child is a very happy thing, but stretch marks are troubling for mothers. Stretch marks affect the appearance, so many mothers are trying various methods to remove them. Using olive oil to remove stretch marks is the most popular method to remove stretch marks. What is the specific method? Olive oil has very good natural beauty and health benefits. It is known as "liquid gold" and has been recognized by many pregnant mothers in removing stretch marks. In fact, using olive oil to remove and fade stretch marks is something that requires long-term persistence. Experts recommend starting to use it on the belly and other areas prone to stretch marks in the third month of pregnancy, and persisting in massaging to effectively prevent and reduce stretch marks. During breastfeeding, you should also insist on using olive oil to care for your skin, which can greatly reduce and fade stretch marks. It is best to continue massaging your belly with olive oil until after your baby is weaned. In short, removing stretch marks requires long-term persistence. Only by persisting in protection can you better remove and repair stretch marks.

2. How to remove stretch marks

1. Postpartum care

3-6 months after delivery: It is recommended that mothers do some simple exercises at home (such as leg lifting exercises) to eliminate edema. 6 months after delivery or after weaning: The mother should eat more foods rich in collagen, such as pig's trotters, sheep's trotters, etc., and more foods rich in vitamin C, such as citrus, strawberries, vegetables, etc., and also eat more milk and its products rich in vitamin B6. You should also insist on skin care and massage on a regular basis, ensure adequate sleep, restore skin elasticity, and relieve stretch marks.

2. Medical cosmetic lightening

A variety of methods have been introduced in medical cosmetology to reduce stretch marks. Women who are troubled by stretch marks after childbirth can use medical cosmetic surgery to fade or reduce the appearance or extent of stretch marks. When the stretch marks appear purple-red in the early stages, irradiation with pulsed light or dye laser can accelerate the fading of the purple-red lines, increase collagen production, and reduce the severity of stretch marks; laser micro-dermabrasion surgery can improve scar tissue; fruit acid peeling can improve the color and thickness of the epidermis, and can also make stretch marks look less obvious.

3. Skin care in beauty salons

Now many beauty salons have also launched services to remove stretch marks. When you go to a beauty salon for skin care, the beautician will use professional stretch mark removal products and professional massage techniques to remove stretch marks.