Learn How to Reduce Stretch Marks After Pregnancy
It is very common to get stretch marks after pregnancy, especially on your belly.
The risk for stretch marks is increased if you:
- Have dry or otherwise tender skin
- Gain weight very quickly
- Are fair skinned
- Carry twins or a big baby
- Have a very thin or small body
You can also look at your family and see if they have lots of stretch marks to find out how likely to get them, since genetics play a big role.
Right after pregnancy and birth the stretch marks usually take on a pink or purple tone, but this will change.
With time they’ll turn to a more skin or silvery color, and are much less noticeable. But if you want to get rid of stretch marks it is best to start treating them before they change color.
Getting rid of stretch marks after pregnancy can be challenging, but if you consistently use a good treatment you have a great chance of reducing and removing any stretch marks after pregnancy.
But It Isn’t All About Treatments And Remedies
What you drink, eat, and do makes a big difference in how your skin looks.
If you want to keep your skin strong, beautiful, and vibrant, you have to eat a whole food diet rich in nutrients, drink enough pure water, get plenty of exercise, take a natural multivitamin supplement, and most likely use a natural skin care product line.
The last two are optional, of course, but if you want to look great until old age, it doesn’t hurt to increase your chances, right? 
How Do You Get Rid of Your Stretch Marks?
Now that we’ve covered the basics let’s look at a few popular remedies for getting rid of stretch marks after pregnancy. To effectively remove your stretch marks, you’ll need to moisturize your skin, preferably every day (the more the better, so even twice a day is recommended).
Some women use cold pressed olive oil on a daily basis to help reduce their marks. This is a cheaper alternative to lotions, creams, and moisturizers that are mostly based on olive oil anyway.
You can also make your own moisturizing blends with oils, essential oils, herbs, vitamins, and extracts. If you want to do that then a good place to start is choosing a carrier oil rich in vitamin E, like almond, avocado, olive, grapeseed, or jojoba oil.
Great essential oils you could add to the mix are lavender, mandarin, or rosewood, which have been suggested to help against stretch marks by speeding up skin cell rejuvenation.
Another fantastic recipe is blending aloe vera, which is deeply hydrating, with vitamin E and lavender.
But there is no need to make your own moisturizer if you don’t want to. I personally buy 100% natural skin care products online from a company in New Zealand called Xtend-Life, although I do like to throw together my own mix from time to time.
There are a lot of great belly balms, lotions, and moisturizers available, but make sure you do your research before you decide which one to buy.
Stay Natural
If you’re looking for a skin care product line, always make sure that the ingredients are natural and safe, because even products that claim to be all-natural can contain chemicals like parabens, ureas, and dioxane, which have been proven to not only harm your skin, but your health as well.
In summary, the fastest route to reducing stretch marks after pregnancy is to take good care of your body, exercise, and start using a vitamin rich natural moisturizer every day.
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