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What are stretch marks?
Stretch marks are indented/textured, pigmented streaks that occur on the body when the skin is being stretched out. They are most commonly found in people who have undergone weight gain, growth spurts, or who are pregnant.
Pregnant people will most likely see stretch marks during their 3rd trimester along their stomach, breasts, hips, and thighs. They are not painful or uncomfortable, but many people dislike their appearance.
What are the signs/symptoms of stretch marks?
This varies based on the individual, but the most common symptoms of pregnancy stretch marks include:
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Bright streaks that fade to a lighter color
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Red streaks along the body
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Thick or thin stripes on the body
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Indented streaks along the body
How do stretch marks form?
As their name suggests, stretch marks are the result of the skin stretching rapidly over a short period of time. The skin expands faster than expected, leading to thinned areas that have stripes on them. Oftentimes, this also leads to an overproduction of cortisol, which directly affects the skin’s ability to stretch with ease. This lack of ease leads to stretch marks.
You are more likely to experience stretch marks during pregnancy if they are common in your family, if you are known to have an excess amount of cortisol in your skin, or if you have experienced stretch marks in other times of your life.
How To reduce the appearance of stretch marks
Now you have a good knowledge of how to prevent skin and hair damage. So work more consciously. You are the queen of your own so take care of your own. Hope this blog will help you in letting you know the major problems and their cure.
Tips to reduce the likelihood of stretch marks forming:
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Be sure you are taking your pregnancy vitamins as these vitamins are tailored to not only take care of what’s happening inside your body but also protect your skin.
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Gain weight at a slow and appropriate pace. This can be monitored by your doctor. Gaining weight properly during pregnancy will help reduce the likelihood of stretch marks forming.
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Stay hydrated. Water helps keep the elasticity of the skin in check. This elasticity is what prevents stretch marks.
Tips to reduce pregnancy stretch marks once they have formed:
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Directly apply vitamin A serum to the stretch marks. Vitamin A is known to reduce the appearance of stretch marks in pregnant women.
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Use a retinoid cream. These creams help increase a protein in your skin known as Collagen. Collagen helps the stretch marks look like your normal skin in texture and color.
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Post-pregnancy light and laser treatment. There are therapies that can stimulate the production of collagen to help reduce the appearance of stretch marks after pregnancy/breastfeeding.
Conclusion
Stretch marks are a common and expected part of pregnancy. They are difficult to avoid, but not impossible! Having a quality skincare routine, drinking plenty of water, and gaining weight at an appropriate rate will help reduce the likelihood of experiencing stretch marks . However, if you’ve already got a few tiger stripes, consider adding vitamin A into your diet or putting directly on the skin to increase collagen levels and reduce the appearance of these marks!
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Tips for Preventing Stretch Marks During Pregnancy
