What essential oils can reduce stretch marks?

Stretch marks are unavoidable for most women. Some women just let nature take its course after giving birth, some women try to improve their stretch marks, and some women start trying to improve their stretch marks during pregnancy. Essential oils can indeed help fade stretch marks, but not all essential oils can do so. It is best to choose those specifically designed for pregnant women or postpartum women. Next, let’s take a look at the benefits of essential oils in improving stretch marks!

1. Enhance skin elasticity

This is not only for pregnant women, but also worth referring to for all female friends who love beauty. Paying more attention to physical exercise and doing more massage can enhance the elasticity of the skin. Here is a clever way to use "egg white to remove stretch marks" to enhance skin elasticity. The specific steps are as follows: For areas prone to stretch marks such as the abdomen and legs, wash and massage for 10 minutes, apply egg white on the belly, wipe it off after about 10 minutes, and then massage again to allow the skin to absorb it better; after applying the egg white, you can also wrap a pure cotton white cloth around the waist and abdomen, wrap it during the day, release it when you go to bed at night, and change it the next day. Because egg white has the effect of tightening the skin, doing so will not only help eliminate postpartum stretch marks, but also help restore body shape.

2. Moderate local massage

Massage can increase skin elasticity. If you use some pure natural olive oil or Panmax anti-wrinkle cream in combination, it can not only keep the skin moisturized, but also improve the skin's expansion ability, effectively prevent the appearance of stretch marks or fade the fine lines that have already formed. Therefore, expectant mothers should insist on daily massage from the third month of pregnancy to the three months after giving birth. Although these are daily actions, they are very simple. The basic essentials are as follows:

Abdomen: Starting from the navel, make circles in a clockwise direction, from small to large, and from inside to outside;

Arms: Place your hands under your arms and gently massage from bottom to top and from inside to outside;

Thigh: Starting from the knee, push up from the back to the hip ten times;

Chest: Starting from the cleavage, use your fingertips to gently massage from bottom to top and from inside to outside until you reach the chin and neck.

3. Using some professional creams to remove stretch marks can help reduce edema, effectively block fat accumulation, reduce cellulite, fade stretch marks, and promote the recovery of skin elastic fibers.

The above is the relevant knowledge between stretch marks and essential oils. It should be noted that pregnant women should not use essential oils. Some essential oils are not suitable for pregnant women. If used during pregnancy, they may have adverse effects on the fetus. Therefore, try not to rush to improve stretch marks. You can wait until after giving birth to make improvements.