Cream for stretch marks during pregnancy

During pregnancy, the skin on the abdomen and chest inevitably stretch. Under certain circumstances, stretch marks can be formed - peculiar scars, which are formed as a result of microtraumas of skin fibers. Such cosmetic shortcomings are a painful affliction for most women, so a cream from stretch marks during pregnancy is an urgent issue for every future mother.

Begin using creams from the second-third month of bearing, and continue to be applied for some time after delivery, until the skin on the abdomen is fully restored. The essence of such creams is that they nourish and moisten the surface tissues, while making them more elastic and elastic. As a result, the fibers become more extensible, which prevents the formation of stretch marks.

The choice of cosmetic preparations from stretch marks is quite large. In shops of cosmetics and even in drugstores it is possible to get both inexpensive means, and preparations more dearly or expensively. How do they differ, and which of the creams is really effective?

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The most popular brand of creams from stretch marks

• The Sanosan cream is a time-proven remedy for preventing scar changes, keeping intradermal structures from excessive stretching and rupture. The main components of Sanosan are the protein fractions of wheat and olive oil. It is these components that have a positive effect on the elasticity and plasticity of tissues, which significantly inhibits the formation of scar tissue. The cream was tested by numerous tests that unequivocally confirmed that this product is different in its naturalness, therefore it is absolutely harmless for both the future mother and the developing child.
• Vichy cream is a cosmetic product based on thermal water, the main purpose of which is active moisturizing of the skin. Among the additional components are: bassy oil (helps synthesize collagen), glycerin (softens the skin) and silicon (strengthens the skin). The cream is hypoallergenic, evenly distributed on the skin, quickly absorbed. The manufacturer advises using the drug twice a day throughout the pregnancy.
• Cream Mom comfort (our mother) is a tool suitable for pregnant women and nursing women. In its composition there are no flavors and chemical dyes, and most of the presented components are natural. The main components: hyaluronic acid (supports the turgor of tissues), extract from horse chestnut (strengthens the vascular skin mesh) and various vegetable oils (moisturize and provide protection of the surface layer). The cream is well absorbed by the skin, does not leave a greasy shine, and the sensations after applying the cream are comfortable and light.
• Cream Bepanten - a popular remedy with provitamin B5 for the care of skin during pregnancy. This cream cools, neutralizes bacteria, heals minor damage. In this case, the effect of the drug is carried out not only outside, but also in the depth of tissues, which allows you to retain moisture and nutrition in the skin layers. Bepanten is applied twice a day on clean skin, until completely absorbed. It is completely natural and does not pose a danger during pregnancy and feeding.
• Mustel Cream is an excellent preventive and curative remedy for stretch marks, which not only prevents their appearance, but also significantly reduces existing defects. The composition of the cream is represented by special moisturizers, oils, minerals, as well as extract from sophora and silicon. The drug is hypoallergenic and harmless.
• Emulsion Bepanthenol (Bepantol) is a remedy, similar in composition to Bapanten ointment. It does not provoke the development of allergies, does not contain preservatives and colorants, is absolutely harmless for both the mother and the baby. The consistency of Bepanthenol is light and pleasant, has an unobtrusive odor. It is absorbed by the skin for 2 minutes.
• Veterinary cream Zorka was originally designed to care for the cow's udder, but many use it to care for their own skin. Indeed, this cream is natural, does not contain chemical and hormonal substances. The main ingredients are soy and palm oils, chamomile and beet extracts, as well as shea butter, wax and liquid collagen. The main active ingredient is the substance Floralazin, which is a micellar extract. The application of Zorka cream provides moisturizing and smoothness of the skin, wrinkle removal and strengthening of the vessels, support of the skin with excessive stretching.

The listed list is far from all creams that are often used to prevent stretch marks. Each woman chooses the drug individually. And in order to choose the best cream from stretch marks during pregnancy, it's important to just use them correctly. We'll talk about this later.

How to choose the best cream from stretch marks?

The composition of a useful cream from stretch marks should be presented by vitamins and, first of all, vitamin A, which preserves moisture in the skin layers. In addition to this vitamin, the same ability is possessed by the extract of aloe, hyaluronic acid and chitosan. It is desirable that among the ingredients there are tocopherol, ascorbic acid, collagen, trace elements, plant extracts, kelp, shea butter, as well as a good amino acid composition. The presence of natural oils is welcome, for example, cocoa, coconut, dog rose, grape bones, etc. This will increase the elasticity of the surface layer of the skin.

For persistent and correct effect, creams from stretch marks should be used regularly, in the morning and at night: only in this case one can count on their positive effect. In this case, you should start using the chosen remedy no later than the third month of pregnancy. The cream is applied not only to the abdominal area, but also to other problem areas: mammary glands, hips and gluteal zone.

The rating of creams from stretch marks is classified according to their purpose. For example, there are means for preventing and treating already existing skin defects. There are a lot of such products on the cosmetics market today. In this case, it is necessary to pay attention not so much to the price (although this too), how much to the naturalness of the composition of the creams. This is important, first of all, in order not to harm the growing intra-uterine fetus. It is even more desirable that there is an inscription on the label indicating that the drug is allowed to be used during pregnancy.

According to numerous reviews, the most popular manufacturers of creams are the trademarks of Sanosan, Avent, Galenic and "Our Mother".

Prescriptions of creams from stretch marks

If the domestic cosmetic market is overcrowded with products that help to deal with stretch marks, then what prevents to prepare such a tool at home? Whether there is a house cream from extensions at pregnancy?

Yes, such recipes do exist, and we have selected the most interesting for you.

1. Mix in equal parts flax and almond oil. Lubricate problem areas 2 times a day during the entire gestation period.
2. Mix 1 tbsp. L. Oat flour, 3 tbsp. L. Cosmetic clay and grape seed oil to the consistency of liquid sour cream. Apply the mixture to the body for 15 minutes, then rinse with water without detergent. The procedure should be conducted every other day. The ready-to-use mass can be stored in the refrigerator.
3. Prepare a mixture of 100 ml of kefir, 1 tbsp. L. Any vegetable oil, 15 grams of glycerin (or any cream with glycerin) and 1 g of mumiyo. The resulting cream should be applied to the skin for 20 minutes (without rubbing), then rinse with water without detergent.
4. Squeeze the juice from the leaves of aloe (100 ml), add as much vegetable oil, as well as the contents of 20 capsules of the drug Aevit. All mix well. Store in a cool place. Apply to the areas of expected stretch marks daily at night.
5. Stir 4 g of mumiyo, 1 tsp. Drinking water and up to 100 grams of any moisturizer. Lubricate the body 1-2 times a day. This tool is not recommended for use in breastfeeding.
6. Connect 1 tbsp. L. Fresh coffee grounds, left after brewing coffee, from 1 tbsp. L. Honey and 1 tbsp. L. Home-made sour cream. With massage movements, apply the mixture on the abdominal area and leave for 15-20 minutes. Wash off with warm water without soap.

In addition to the use of various vegetable oils for the preparation of creams, it is recommended that they be taken orally. So, daily intake in the morning on an empty stomach 1 tbsp. L. Any vegetable oil will not only make the skin supple, but also relieve constipation, which often plague women during pregnancy.

The cream of stretch marks during pregnancy is really necessary if a woman does not want to lose the beauty of her body. However, it is equally important to monitor your diet and weight, do not overeat, walk in the fresh air. If you take all the necessary measures, then after the birth of the baby the skin will remain as beautiful as before.