Postpartum stretch marks are skin streaks that affect areas of the body that are under tension during pregnancy.

To prevent stretch marks that are difficult to eliminate after childbirth, it is necessary to prevent their appearance : let's see what are the remedies for postpartum stretch marks .

Postpartum stretch marks: because they are formed

Stretch marks are striations of the skin that are formed due to a decrease in elasticity and resistance of the epidermis.

The elasticity and resistance of the skin are linked to the production of elastin and collagen, two proteins that are synthesized by specialized cells, fibroblasts .

The activity of these cells is regulated by hormonal levels, and it is precisely because of hormonal imbalances that fibroblast activity is reduced during pregnancy.

The consequence is a lower elasticity and resistance of the skin, which results in the appearance of stretch marks when it is subjected to an important tension, as happens during pregnancy.

The appearance of stretch marks does not affect anyone indiscriminately, but it is still very common.

Stretch marks can form on any part of the body : during pregnancy, the most affected areas are the belly and the breast, subjected to considerable tension, but stretch marks can also affect the buttocks, hips, thighs and arms.

Generally stretch marks become visible after childbirth, when the skin is released: during pregnancy, in fact, you can see reddish streaks that after birth will appear white, in relief or depressed with respect to the surrounding skin.

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Postpartum stretch marks: remedies and useful tips

Stretch marks, although they become visible only after childbirth, begin to form when the skin is subjected to tension, therefore during pregnancy; if stretch marks are forming during pregnancy, these will appear as reddish streaks and the skin will be affected by itching .

The only effective remedy against the appearance of stretch marks is prevention : when stretch marks have already formed, they can no longer be eliminated.

To avoid the formation of stretch marks it is necessary to prevent their appearance by applying products that increase the hydration and elasticity of the skin and that stimulate fibroblasts to produce elastin and collagen.

The natural ingredients that help prevent postpartum stretch mark formation are:

• the olive oil,
• sweet almond oil
• shea butter.

Without excessive costs and in a simple and natural way, we can therefore prevent the appearance of stretch marks.

The secret for an effective result against postpartum stretch marks is constancy : the products to prevent stretch marks must be applied every day, even several times a day and starting from the first months of pregnancy, to have an adequate effect.