Along with toxicosis and edema of the legs, during pregnancy there is another unpleasant moment - the appearance of stretch marks on the skin. This is due to the increase in body weight. The volume of the hips and chest increases in a few months, and the skin for such a short period of time just does not have time to correctly and without consequences to stretch. As a result, the epidermal tissues are torn, and subsequently tightened with a connective tissue. In addition, changes in the hormonal background lead to a loss of elasticity of the skin.
On the spot of such ruptures, as a result of the formation of connective tissue, violet or dark red stripes appear, which eventually acquire a white color. Stretch marks are not exposed to ultraviolet rays, so they can not be hidden even with the help of a tan. However, do not get upset, you can get rid of these unpleasant traces on the skin, and not only with the help of plastic surgery. Today we will talk about folk remedies for stretch marks during pregnancy .
Oil from stretch marks during pregnancy
With the help of oils, it is possible to prevent the appearance of striae during pregnancy. It is recommended not to start before the second trimester. As an addition to the cream or ointments from stretch marks during pregnancy, rub a specially prepared mixture of oils into the areas of appearance of the striae. Stretch marks are most often formed on the chest, hips, and abdomen. Apply the oil with light massage movements. The skin on the thighs during the massage needs a little pinching - this is also an excellent prevention of the appearance of cellulite.
Here are a few recipes for cooking oil against stretch marks during pregnancy.
Recipe # 1:
- 1 tbsp. a spoon of jojoba oil ;
- 1 drop of essential oil of orange;
- 2 drops of geranium oil.
Recipe # 2:
- 4 tbsp. spoons of almond oil;
- 2 drops of ethereal lavender oil;
- 2 drops of geranium oil;
- 2 drops of orange oil.
Recipe # 3:
- 4 drops of lavender essential oil;
- 2 tbsp. spoons of wheat germ oil.
Precautionary measures
Use oil from the striae during pregnancy must be very carefully, because some types of essential oils can harm the health of the future baby. Here is the list of oils that are forbidden to use for pregnant women:
- ginger and sage;
- basil;
- oregano and mint;
- chamomile;
- cedar and juniper;
- cinnamon;
- parsley;
- rosemary and fennel;
- nutmeg;
- sagebrush;
- rose flower;
- thyme.
In addition, do not forget the main rule of application of essential oil: it can be used only as a mixture with base vegetable oil (olive, sunflower, almond, wheat germ oil). In this case, the proportion of the mixture should be the following: for 1 tbsp. spoon base oil not more than 2 drops of ether.
Get rid of stretch marks after pregnancy
After giving birth, some restrictions are removed to use the oil. First, the concentration of oils can be already 2%, that is, 1 tbsp. spoon base - 3-4 drops of essential oil. Secondly, during this period you can use other types of oils: roses, mint. Effective means of getting rid of striae after birth - oil of patchouli, cloves, orange. They increase the elasticity and tone of the skin and smooth the color. As with pregnancy, and after it from stretch marks, olive oil is widely used. Here are a few recipes for massages against postpartum stretch marks.
Recipe # 1:
- 4-5 tbsp. spoons of olive oil;
- 5-7 drops of rose oil.
- 0.5 tbsp. a spoon of wheat germ oil.
Recipe # 2:
- 15 ml of any base oil;
- 2 drops of essential oil of rosemary;
- 1 drop of lavender oil;
- 1 drop of peppermint oil;
- 1 drop of carnation essential oil.
The oil composition should be rubbed into the stretch marks with massage movements. To achieve maximum effect, the procedure must be carried out daily. After 1-2 months, the skin will be smoothed out, the color will be evened out, and the stretch marks will become less noticeable.