I am currently 27 weeks pregnant and we are expecting a lovely baby boy in July this year. Being pregnant for the first time, I am very weary of getting stretch marks and using the right skincare that will not affect or harm my baby.
So I have tried a few different products to prevent any stretch marks and I would like to share these with you. Everyone starts to see stretch marks at different stages of their pregnancies, some starts seeing it at 20 weeks, some people don’t see it until they are 34 weeks if your skin has naturally good elasticity. Common areas to form stretch marks are around the belly, thighs, hips and breasts.
Stretch marks are caused by the tearing of the dermis, especially when your body grows at a rapid rate and your skin’s elasticity cannot catch up. The skin texture changes and the color changes and they look like scars. When stretch marks are formed, they are really difficult to get rid of and not to mention expensive as well, so I would say prevention is the key!
Keep in mind that these products are not only for when you are pregnant , they also provide moisture and nourishment all over your body and especially great if you have dry skin.
Let me check back when I am in my late 3rd trimester and see how things go!
