What Are Stretch Marks?

Stretch marks are often the result of the rapid stretching of the skin associated with rapid growth or weight gain due to the pregnancy, weight gain or muscle building that overcomes the dermis's elasticity. Although the skin is usually fairly elastic, when it's overstretched, the normal production of collagen (the major protein that makes up the connective tissue in your skin) is disrupted. As a result, scars called stretch marks may form. If you're noticing stretch marks on your body, you're not alone. Moist women have stretch marks after pregnancy.

How to Prevent Pregnancy Stretch Marks

• Drink plenty of fluids. Properly hydrate your skin and maintain its elasticity.
• Maintain healthy weight gain. Make sure that you diet is full of vegetables and fruits. Eating healthy is great for your baby and your skin. If your body decides that you baby needs more vitamins then it will start to pull vitamins from your body.
• Try the stretch mark creams, salves and oils that made specifically for this cause. Apply lotion daily and nightly.Moisturizing your skin will help increase its elasticity and help reduce pregnancy stretch marks. You can use a simple moisturizing lotion or you can buy special stretch mark lotions, creams and oils.
• Be patient. It will take time for your stretch marks to fade. Anywhere from 2 months to 1 year.

What heals pregnancy stretch marks?

Stretch marks can be prevented by regaining skin's firmness, strength, suppleness, and elasticity. This can be achieved with the help of biological molecules formed by glycans (complex sugar chains) and peptides, proteins and enzymes that promote the orchestrated and orderly proliferation of all the structural elements of healthy skin: collagen, elastin and glycosaminoglycans. To increase the speed of this healing period using natural oils and creams are highly recommended.

Oils and Creams for Stretch Marks

Mama Mio Tummy Rub Stretch Mark Oil

Based entirely around the beauty of women and the superpowers of mothers around the world, Mama Mio provides the ultimate skin and body care. From dry skin, stretch marks, and swollen ankles, to stressed senses and aching muscles, Mama Mio has a full line of products to treat every skin type and condition.

Tummy Rub Stretch Mark Oil

Elasticize and moisturize your skin with Mama Mio Tummy Rub Stretch Mark Oil. It uses skin-repairing and nourishing oils to rid your skin of those ghastly marks while keeping it super silky and soft.
4.1 fl. oz.

Skin Type

Ideal for pregnant and post-pregnant women who want smooth, moisturized skin that is free of stretch marks.

Full Ingridients

Prunus Amygdalus Dulcus (Sweet Almond) Oil, Triticum Vulgare (Wheatgerm) Oil, Barago Officinalis (Borage) Seed Oil, Rosa Moschata (Rosehip) Seed Oil, Parfum (Fragrance), Tocopherol, Limonene, Linalool,   Citral, Citronellol, Evernia Furfuracea (Treemoss) Extract , Benzyl Benzoate (from Ylang Oil).

Mama Mio Tummy Rub Stretch Mark Butter

Mama Mio was founded by three hardworking supermoms, Sian, Kathy, and Tanya. Between them, they have 40 years of experience in the beauty industry and 62 years of experience as mothers. Mama Mio was created to help find a solution to save their skin from stretch marks during pregnancy. The research resulted in the powerful Tummy Rub Stretch Mark Butter. Today, Mama Mio is one of the most trusted names in body and beauty products for pregnancy and beyond.

Tummy Rub Stretch Mark Butter

Rub away all your cares with Mama Mio Tummy Rub Stretch Mark Butter. It uses skin-smoothing and healing oils to take away the stress and frustration over those unsightly marks, allowing you to enjoy your pregnancy and motherhood. 4 fl. oz.

Skin Type

Ideal for pregnant and post-pregnant women who want soft, moisturized skin that is free of stretch marks.

Full Ingridients

Aqua (Water), Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Glycerin, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cetyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG 100 Stearate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetearath-20, Sodium Acrylate/Acryoldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Isohexadecane, Polysorbate 80, Dimethicone, Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Germ Oil, Rosa Moschata (Rosehip) Seed Oil, Barago Officinalis (Borage) Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Parfum (Fragrance), Limonene, Linalool, Citral, Citronellol, Evernia Furfuracea (Treemoss) Extract, Benzyl Benzoate (from Ylang Oil).

Belli Elasticity Belly Oil

Are you more scared of developing stretch marks than giving birth? Calm your fears with Belli Elasticity Belly Oil. It keeps your skin firm and flexible, preventing damage and the uneven, red marks that come with it.
4 fl. oz.

Who it's for

Ideal for pregnant women who want to prevent the formation of stretch marks on the abdomen, buttocks, hips, and breasts.

Full Ingridients

Prunus Dulcis (Almond) Oil, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil (and) Centella Asiatica (Gotu Kola) Extract, Collagen Hydrolysates

StriVectin-SD Pregnancy Stretch Mark Oil

Strivectin-SD is intensive Repair for Stretch Marks. This remarkable cream dramatically reduces the length and depth of stretch marks, increases smooth surfaces and skin thickness, and corrects irregularities in skin discoloration. For results, this cream MUST be applied three times a day, every day for a minimum of 4 weeks. We know it works, we've tried it!
6 fl. oz.

Full Ingridients

Deionized Water, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Sesame Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sweet Almond Oil, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Striadril Complex (consisting of Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract, Siegesbeckia Orientalis Extract, Polyglyceryl Methacrylate, Propylene Glycol, Palmitoyl Oligopeptide, Glucosamine HCL, Algae Extract, Yeast Extract, Urea, Butylene Glycol,DMDM Hydantoin, Hydrocotyl Extract, Coneflower Extract, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Hydrolyzed Wheat Starch, Imperata Cylindrica Root Extract, Bearberry Extract and Licorice PTH), Glycerin, PPG-12/SMDI Copolymer, Glyceryl Stearate & PEG-100 Stearate, Cocoa Butter, Stearic Acid, Shea Butter, Tocopheryl Acetate, Mango Butter, Peppermint Oil, Methylparaben, Xanthan Gum, Propylparaben, Triethanolamine, Butylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Retinyl Palmitate, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate.

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