Some young women find that their appearance changes after pregnancy. Not only do dark brown spots or patches appear on the face, but pigmentation and stretch marks can also appear on the abdomen, chest, thighs and other parts of the body. Why is this happening?
Causes of stretch marks:
Medical research tells us:
The main person responsible for changes in the appearance of pregnant women during pregnancy is the hormones in the body. In early pregnancy, hormones are produced primarily by the corpus luteum of the ovaries. Later, when the demand for hormones increases, the placenta takes the lead in secreting hormones. At the same time, the workload of glands such as the thyroid, pancreas, and adrenal glands also increases.
Among many hormones, the secretion of estrogen, progesterone, oxytocin and prolactin plays a decisive role in some major metabolic activities during pregnancy. The uterine tissue plays a stimulating role and is responsible for using the mother\’s reserves to meet the needs of fetal growth and development and promote breast development.
However, increased hormone production can lead to hyperpigmentation of the skin\’s surface, and the culprit is pregnant women\’s cortisol. The mechanism is that the adrenal gland secretion function is enhanced after pregnancy, leading to an increase in corticosteroid hormones, leading to stretch marks on the skin surface and dark brown patches on the face.
Susceptible groups: The occurrence of stretch marks is related to physical constitution. Not every pregnant woman will have stretch marks, and the severity of stretch marks varies from person to person.
Common site: abdomen
Prevention plan:
*Stay away from sweets and fried foods: Avoid eating too much sweets and fried foods during pregnancy. Balanced nutrition can improve skin texture and make skin appear more elastic.
* Control weight gain: In terms of weight gain during pregnancy, the monthly weight gain should not exceed 2 kilograms, and the entire pregnancy should be controlled at 1114 kilograms.
* Use health care products with caution: There are currently some health care products mainly for pregnant women, which can promote the growth of dermal fibers, increase skin elasticity, and prevent stretch marks. However, there is currently no effective method to treat stretch marks. It is recommended not to take medicine casually and to seek help from a doctor. Otherwise, taking hormonal drugs by mistake will also cause similar atrophy lines.
Seven ways to get rid of stretch marks during pregnancy
1. Enhance skin elasticity
During pregnancy, you should avoid excessive intake of sweets and fried foods, maintain balanced nutrition, improve skin quality, and enhance skin elasticity.
Recommended solution:
A. Eat more foods that are beneficial to the collagen fibers in the skin and enhance skin elasticity.
B. Control sugar intake and eat less foods with high pigment content.
C. Drink two cups of skim milk every morning and evening, and eat more fiber-rich vegetables, fruits and vitamin C-rich foods to increase the permeability of cell membranes and the metabolic function of the skin.
2. Control weight gain
You will gain weight during pregnancy, but the gain should not exceed 2 kilograms per month. Body weight should be controlled at 11-14 kg throughout pregnancy.
Recommended solution:
A. Proper water drinking habits will speed up your skin elasticity program. After getting up in the morning, you can drink a large glass of warm mineral water first, which can stimulate gastrointestinal motility and make the internal organs work. It is important to discharge the garbage from the body when you get up in the morning. If you often suffer from constipation, add some salt to your water.
B. Adjust your eating habits, try to eat more fresh fruits and drink less fruit juice; drink more skim milk and less whole milk; drink more clear soup and less soup, eat more low-sugar fruits, and eat less biscuits and salads.
C. Moderate exercise or light housework can help restore skin elasticity. It has a significant effect on increasing the skin elasticity of the waist, abdomen, buttocks, chest, inner thighs and other parts.
D. Ensure a balanced and nutritious diet and avoid excessive intake of carbohydrates and excessive calories, which may lead to excessive weight gain.
3. Use stretch mark protection products
Start using the Stretch Mark Protection Serum, which is rich in olive extract collagen and elastic molecules and a variety of vitamins needed by early pregnancy skin.
Used in early pregnancy, it can enhance the extensibility of the skin, enable the skin to fully adapt to the changes in body shape during pregnancy, prevent subcutaneous fibers from breaking due to excessive stretching, thereby effectively reducing the appearance of stretch marks. For mothers with lighter fine lines, it is necessary to use stretch mark protection essence and stretch mark repair essence together, which can activate fibroblasts and regenerate broken fibrous tissue. With continued use, the color of stretch marks can gradually fade to normal skin color, and the spots can be significantly reduced or disappeared.
Recommended solution:
From 8:00 to 12:00, the vitality of the skin will reach its peak, which is the most suitable time for preventive care for stretch marks. Stretch mark protection liquid, stretch mark repair liquid, skin elasticity repair liquid, etc. provide gentle and meticulous skin care to expectant mothers and reduce the worries caused by childbirth.
Take an appropriate amount of stretch mark repair solution and apply it evenly on the abdomen, buttocks, chest, and inner thighs every day, and massage gently for 2-3 minutes until completely absorbed.
Then use elastic repair lotion and massage gently for 5 minutes until completely absorbed. After 10 minutes, use stretch mark protection lotion. Use it after bathing and dry the skin for better results.
4. Moderate massage
To prevent or repair stretch marks, consider using essential oils with a firming effect, living massage oil containing L-vitamin C combined with a variety of oily organic nutrients, and skin elasticity repair fluid to promote the division and growth of epidermal cells and make the skin firm. Flexible, bouncy, not flabby. Effectively improves sagging and rough skin during pregnancy.
localMassage can increase skin elasticity. Used in conjunction with an anti-wrinkle cream, it not only makes massage easier, but also keeps the skin moisturized and avoids excessive pulling.
It is recommended that new mothers insist on abdominal massage from 3 months pregnant to 3 months postpartum, which can effectively prevent the formation of stretch marks or dilute the fine lines that have already formed.
Recommended solution:
Develop a good habit of taking a bath. Before bathing, light the aromatherapy, prepare a cup of hot milk, then use a towel to scrub the abdomen and legs, then apply the milk to the abdomen and rub it from the inside out with both hands.
Rinse off after ten minutes, then use skin-firming essential oil or olive oil dipped in water and rub in clockwise motion for ten minutes. Apply slimming lotion after bathing to help burn fat, tighten loose skin and promote metabolism.
Special note: The water temperature should not be too high when taking a shower. Use water slightly lower than body temperature to wash your abdomen.
, and gently massage the skin on the abdomen, buttocks, breasts, inner thighs, waist and other areas to enhance skin elasticity.
Expert tip: Stretch mark treatment must be done once a day and used consistently to achieve the best results.
5. DIY body oil to prevent stretch marks
Preparation materials: Johnson & Johnson baby moisturizing oil, VE capsules for beauty and skin care
Production method: use Take 2-3 VE capsules, cut the capsules open and drop into Johnson & Johnson Baby Oil. Close the lid and shake evenly to allow the VE and moisturizing oil to completely blend. In this way, the body oil that can prevent stretch marks is ready.
6. The abdomen is always itchy
Pregnant women often complain about itchy belly. This is because the skin is itchy due to the expansion of the belly. You can apply some moisturizing lotion or massage cream. , to reduce and relieve symptoms. However, if a pregnant woman is so itchy that she cannot sleep and finds papules or large plaques slowly forming from her belly to her thighs, she must consult a doctor. She may be suffering from prurigo. Why does prurigo occur? The cause is still unknown, but according to statistics, prurigo, which usually occurs in the last three months of pregnancy, although it does not harm the health of pregnant women and fetuses, can cause pain to pregnant women, and some may even be so itchy that they cannot sleep. In this regard, the doctor will prescribe anti-itch medicine or oral medicine as a treatment method.
7. Remember! Do not choose A-acid skin care products
Generally, there are skin care products certified by the government, which can be used. Try to choose skin care products designed for pregnant women, because they will use formulas suitable for the health of pregnant women and fetuses. Remember not to use skin care products containing A acid, especially oral products, because it has teratogenic side effects and is relatively irritating. Pregnant women can choose other mild skin care products.