Postpartum Stretch Marks - How to Treat & Prevent Stretch Marks Post Pregnancy Naturally?

Stretch marks are white or red colored parallel fine lines that are formed on the thighs, hips, breast arms, etc. Medically they are known as striae. They are formed due to over stretching of the skin. Pregnancy and striae go hand in hand. But with some simple precautions and home remedies you can avoid or at least minimize these unwanted lines on your body. Here are some tips to get rid of the postpartum stretch marks.

How to treat & prevent postpartum stretch marks naturally?

· Massage: It is utmost helpful in preventing stretch marks. Actually these marks occur when the skin is expanded beyond its elasticity. Gently rubbing the vulnerable areas with natural elements that compensate the lost collagen (natural protein that forms new skin tissues) makes our skin more elastic. This reduces the chances of having these red colored wrinkles on your belly or the breasts.

For the massage you can apply one among the items given below:

- Olive Oil

- Almond Oil

- Vitamin E

- Aloe Vera Gel

- Cocoa Butter

- Shea Butter

- Wheat Germ Oil

- Jojoba Extracts

· Stay hydrated: You must have at least 8 to 10 glasses of water every day. This would keep the body hydrated and maintain the smoothness of the skin.

· Bathe with hot water: It opens the pores of the skin and allows it to breath. It helps in avoiding many other health issues as well.

· Castor oil: Apply a thick layer of castor oil on the areas like upper arms, buttocks, lower belly, etc. and cover it with a plastic sheet. Now mildly heat it with hot water bottle or a heating pad for 25 to 45 minutes. It allows the oil to seep into the skin and develop the necessary collagen and elastin.

· Eat a balanced diet: Have diet that is rich in zinc, vitamin A, C & E, proteins etc. It would help the body repair the damaged skin tissue and form new ones.

· Use stretch mark creams: You may choose to massage the required areas with one of the most effective anti stretch marks cream called Captiva. It comprise of all the above mentioned ingredients and some patented peptides. If this ointment is used regularly for the nine months of pregnancy, you would surely have little or no stretch marks. Captiva is also effective in removing the postpartum stretch marks.