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Top ways to help put a stop to stretch marks:
• It’s never too early to start with daily use of a moisturiser on your
belly. Your skin could always use some extra nourishment, and
by taking care to massage it in, you’re improving circulation. If
you haven’t started yet, make sure you’re in a good hydration
routine by the time the second trimester rolls around, which is
when your belly really starts to grow.
• Focusing on one area at a time, lightly massage your abdomen
in a rubbing motion for about 15 minutes with io
or . They contain a
hydrating blend of organic avocado, almond, rosehip and olive
oils. Make your belly massage a special time to connect with
your baby. Not to sound corny, but once you start feeling the
baby move around inside of you, it’s almost like you’re having
a conversation with him or her. Sitting on a sofa with a pillow
behind your back, use this time to bond with your little one.
• Stretch mark prevention starts with keeping your skin
as hydrated as possible to help it maintain its elasticity.
Make sure you’re drinking enough water, ideally two
litresa day, throughout the day to stay internally hydrated.
•Babies steal your nutrients for themselves. Replenish any
lost omegas or vitamins in your skin with products that
are loaded with them. utter an
are formulated with a nutrient-rich blend of organic oils,
including avocado, argan and almond.
• It’s all about the butter. Shea butter that is. This ingredient is
kind of amazing in that it’s truly exceptional at keeping the skin
hydrated. Shea butter is naturally concentrated with a host of
fatty acids and vitamins, all amazing at nourishing the skin.
• Exercise helps too. As if you needed yet another reason to get to
the gym. Exercise can improve circulation in your body, which
in turn helps the skin retain its elasticity. Stretching at the gym
equals skin that can stretch!
There’s no guarantee that you’ll be able to avoid stretch marks
altogether. If these badges of honour find a place on your skin,
help them make a hasty exit with
TM, which is made with Matrixyl 3000TM , a powerful peptide
that stimulates collagen and skin repair, as well as fruit and
algae extracts. works hard to reduce
the appearance of stretch marks and is completely safe for use
during pregnancy and nursing.