Stretch Mark Cream
Being pregnant means change, moments of happiness and intense experiences on your own body. More than half of all pregnant women complain about stretch marks before, during or after the birth of the child. Due to the strong stretching of the connective tissue during pregnancy, small tears form in the skin that show up as stripes. They often appear around the abdomen, breasts, thighs, or buttocks because elastic collagen fibres of the skin are pulled apart and tear. But non-pregnant women can also be affected. Stretch marks can also form with heavy weight gain and weight loss or extreme growth spurts during puberty.
Bye bye stretch marks - creams for effective treatment
1. Stretch marks during pregnancy
2. Preventing stretch marks with stretch mark creams
3. StriaSan® Pre: The stretch mark cream before birth
4. StriaSan® Post: The stretch mark cream after the birth
5. High-quality stretch mark creams with special active ingredients
Stretch marks during pregnancy
A lot changes during pregnancy: the hormonal balance, the female body, the elasticity of the skin, but also the needs. Due to the growing baby in the womb, the skin in the abdominal area is strained and overstretched, especially in the second half of pregnancy. This causes the lower layers of skin to tear, especially in these areas. In addition to the overstretching, the increased cortisol level in the blood contributes to the reduced elasticity of the skin. Hormonal changes alter the texture of the skin, which means that it is better supplied with blood and often drier. This makes it all the more important to give the skin special care during pregnancy.
Prevent stretch marks with stretch mark creams
Almost every pregnant woman is affected by stretch marks. Many suffer from the visual blemish and want to counteract stretch marks. We would like to introduce you to measures you can take to prevent stretch marks. Pregnant women can use oils or special stretch mark creams to take the best possible care of and protect their skin during pregnancy. Stretch marks cannot be completely avoided, but the expectant mother can prevent stretch marks with suitable stretch mark creams.
StriaSan® Pre: The stretch mark cream before birth
It is important that the body is effectively supported during and before the birth of the child. The skin in particular needs more care. Before the baby is born, the skin is stretched considerably and this can result in small micro-injuries. These appear in the form of stretch marks, which are usually still visible after pregnancy. To prevent stretch marks, certified stretch mark creams can provide the skin of expectant mothers with important ingredients. During pregnancy, it is particularly important to support collagen synthesis. To ensure that the skin remains elastic, the collagen fibers in the skin must grow with it. Stretch mark creams such as StriaSan® Pre can optimally prepare the skin for the stretching phase before the birth.
How often should I use StriaSan® Pre?
It is recommended that expectant mothers start caring for the affected areas of skin in good time. This means using the stretch mark cream regularly from the 3rd month of pregnancy on the abdominal area, thighs and bottom or on the breasts. To do this, apply the cream twice a day in gentle, circular movements. A tip for breastfeeding mothers: to support the tissue in the breast area, use StriaSan® Pre on the breasts even after giving birth.
StriaSan® Post: The stretch mark cream after birth
But skin care is not only important before the birth. It also has a lot to do after the birth. Just as before birth, collagen fibers play a fundamental role. The skin is still very stretched after birth and has to rebuild and regenerate. Collagen fibers must first degenerate so that the skin can contract again. StriaSan® Post supports the healing process of the torn collagen fibers in the lower skin tissue, increases the elasticity of the skin and can reduce scarring. If you use the stretch mark cream regularly after giving birth, you can significantly reduce the visibility of existing stretch marks.
How often should I use StriaSan® Post?
To reduce the visibility of stretch marks and firm the skin tissue after the birth, we recommend using the stretch mark cream for at least the first 3 months after the birth. Simply apply the cream to the desired area of the body in vigorous circular movements and massage in.
High-quality stretch mark creams with special active ingredients
The StriaSan products from Nawa are characterized by their high effectiveness down to the deeper layers of the skin. The specially prepared, patented micronutrients in the creams are particularly effective on collagen fibers and elastic fibers. The valuable oils and vitamin E contained in the cream give a soft feeling on the skin and ensure adequate care during the pregnancy months. To protect mother and child, the stretch mark creams do not contain any mineral oils, kerosenes, parabens, alcohol or allergenic essential oils, fragrances, colorants or flavorings.
Causes of stretch marks
Women are more susceptible than men when it comes to stretch marks. The causes of stretch marks can be varied and are not the same for everyone. Whether during pregnancy or puberty, stretch marks are the result of overstretching of the skin. This means that the connective tissue and the elastic fibers (collagen and elastin) of the subcutis are subjected to so much stretching that they tear. This results in small, irreparable tears in the skin, which are then visible as stripes. Women with light-colored and sensitive skin or women with weak connective tissue are particularly prone to stretch marks.
Stretch marks are particularly common in:
- Pregnant women
- Severe weight fluctuations
- Severe muscle gain and loss
- Hormonal changes in the body
- Growth spurts during puberty (growth marks)
- Weak connective tissue, often genetic
- Cushing's syndrome (as a result of pathologically increased production of the adrenal hormone cortisol)
Visually, stretch marks look like pink, red, purple or brown stripes, as the underlying blood vessels shimmer through the cracks. After a certain amount of time, these fade a little and become thinner, but remain for life, similar to scars.
The best method: Accepting stretch marks
Stretch marks are visual blemishes and almost every second woman is now affected by them. There are numerous methods to counteract stretch marks, but we cannot stop them from appearing altogether. Our body goes through many processes in the course of our lives. Anyone who develops stretch marks will have memories of certain life events, be it pregnancy or phases of extreme weight fluctuations. Almost every body has scars. They make every person interesting and unique in a certain way. Nobody needs to be ashamed of these scars, because they are part of your life's journey. They are a reminder that your body has achieved something and is constantly changing. That's why the best method is to simply accept yourself and your body as it is, because that way you are unmistakable.