According to the website mamanpourla vie.com , between 75% and 90% of women have stretch marks after pregnancy. Often, first appear around the fourth month, when the belly is really starting to swell. Caused by the extension of the skin and fiber breakage subcutaneous, appear to lie on a decrease in the production of collagen, which provides strength and elasticity to the skin.
(Future) mothers I interviewed had all the fear of stretch marks, even if they know that the product does not completely prevent their occurrence if their skin is pre-disposed to "crack".
"I do not think even by tartinant anti-stretch mark cream four times a day, we can prevent stretch marks and feelings of tightness"
"I read all over the internet that anyway, or did not occur, if the skin was cracked, it would crack and that it was best to hydrate a little more than usual"
"Let me be clear, the best thing against stretch marks, it is not so much cream or oil is applied, but it is above all the daily and regular massage that is performed ( Finally, we made do with the future father if possible -. mine is an angel), "Lyla, Workshop Natural.
They feel the need to relieve the tension of the abdominal skin and moisturize it, because it is too dry. "It pulls the skin of sale needs to drink."
Also of note: some pregnant women are so skin tight they feel tingling and itching at the navel. Care is particularly appreciated and used to soothe sensitive skin.
The ideal care for the pregnancy belly and hips for my pregnant friends?
- Efficiency: up to avoid stretch marks!
- Texture: care must certainly be a little fatter than usual to moisturize but should not stick and penetrate quickly. Among pregnant women interviewed, I found much of the partisan cream oil. The oil is often opted for sensitive bio moms.
- Smell: this treatment, although chosen as treatment is primarily a fun time and allows a privileged contact with the body changes, and even an exchange with baby moving. A pleasant smell, but not too pronounced, is considered important for pregnant women.
Care tested and recommended:
Galénic Elancyl Stretch: a fresh and discreet smell fresh gel texture too, not too greasy, good skin penetration.
75ml 18.65euros
Alphastria (Switzerland): texture penetrates quickly & Gynecology recommended by pharmacist. Apparently very effective, judging by the recce women on various forums.
The alternative natural / bio:
Natessance: vegetable oil nourishing avocado: the smell, the wealth, 10 
0% natural price. By cons, bottle too small.
50ml 5.5euros
The Organic Pharmacy (England): lavender oil and cam omille designed for both mom and for baby. Smells good but very greasy. It is not obvious to use, especially if you have fragile clothing but allows the pants pregnancy adhere well to the skin.
100ml £ 16.95
Weleda: Massage Oil stretch marks, containing in particular the sweet almond oil, organic jojoba, wheat germ extract and arnica flower.
100ml, 20.9euros
Erbaviva: anti stretch marks oil based oil carrot seeds and organic essential oils tested in Natural Workshop ( http://atelier-naturel.over-blog.com/article-4802991.html ) and sold at Bio particularly miss.
125ml 29euros
The product has disappointed
Mustela Stretch Marks Double Action 9 months: a classic but an odor that can be quickly and unpleasant texture that sticks.
200ml 19.90euros
Dear (future) mothers, do not hesitate to share your products and tricks against stretch marks!
Image credit: weleda
Glad I saw last night! Good weekend!
@ Knitspirit: very happy too, you were too cute with charlotte :) Heal yourself! kisses
So basically it means that we are not obliged to use anti-stretch mark products but any good moisturizer enough?
Actually we fix it, it gives us more options in the care that we want to use!
@ Annouchka: yes, according to the experience of my friends, testimonials and also the advice my friends have received during their pregnancy. As cream or oil is not against-indicated for pregnant women and has moisturizing properties, then go! What is certain: I will opt for the bio!
It is good to know all this! thank you for the valuable advice!
And if you have stretch marks without being pregnant? How do you do? I'm looking for a miracle product!
It is good to know. I note all this in my little notebook to remember.
@ Sonia: happy my beautiful @ noemi: unfortunately there is no miracle product, simply because the skin has cracked and the "scars" are irreversible. Now it seems that there is various solutions to mitigate creams and oils containing shea butter or Argand, vitamins A, but also peels or microdermabrasion for skin renews itself. I also read a lot of forums sue the product Lierac (Lierac-Phytolastil anti-stretch marks solute) is performing. I have not tried it yet because I have another problem to deal with now: cellulite :) And I test oil Weleda Birch.
@ Angie: oh but I hope that my blog is still alive when you're in this nice time to read all the articles!
100% real ticket! I too am a disappointed Mustela .. For my second pregnancy, I preferred the extra rich moisturizer mixa!
nice! is that it also works when you have a tendency to gain weight?
@ Missbrownie: phew! at the same time I am using here on several testimonies of moms, not mine, that's probably why he is 100% :) @ corienga: as during pregnancy, I do not think we risk nothing if whitewashes cream while having an unbalanced diet or hormonal problems (sometimes forget this detail, but my stretch marks come from!). It is never free from stretch marks, in the case of weight gain as well as loss. Hydration is crucial to prevent, like a sport for firmness.
I've stretch marks without even having baby
thank you for the description of the products anyway! kiss
For my second pregnancy I had stretch marks on my stomach one week before giving birth, I was disgusted, especially since the previous pregnancy I had a big belly and 8kg more, I though smeared with the same products, but it has nothing empéché, if it should crack, crack it, by cons I managed to bring down with strivectin, otherwise there is the laser in dermatos!
These products can obviously be used by all women, from the time when the skin is experiencing distension. Moisturize and nourish the skin is essential in these times! I often recommend the Erbaviva products (there are also cream) to my clients. Whatever brand you choose, opt for organic skin care, which will ensure the best pr pr you and your baby! And most importantly, choose paraben free products is a minimum! Full of happiness for mothers!
@ Jade: it is not always pretty nice to be greedy, I have the same concern :) @ chris: you're right, I also read that there were but the laser is that it is really effective? @ Flo: Flo thank you for your advice. I try to encourage my pregnant friends to opt for organic but many are still attached to their brands or surety "white coat" (gynecology, pharmacist). But the bio gaining ground and that's good!
By next year, certainly.
So without too much detail, stretch marks are caused by a breakdown of collagen and elastin (present in the dermis, the deep layer of skin) This break occurs due to a sudden and unusual distension of the skin (in case pregnancy but also map significant weight gain) Once the stretch marks it is very difficult to make them disappear! it is like a scar (except laser) processing is essentially preventive (or so avoid risk factors ..) by applying creams or oils enriched with moisturizing active ingredients that will feed well the skin and help to gently stretch the cosmetic stretch mark has been specially designed ... evydemment prefer bio remember that applying creams throughout the pregnancy that contain lots of chemicals is not really suitable for you and also for your unborn baby