From the Inside Out
Keeping hydrated with plenty of clean water will help your body maintain healthy skin too, so drink up. Regular exercise and good nutrition will go a long way in keeping your entire body healthy and supple and minimise any rapid weight gain that could contribute to the formation of stretch marks.
Slather it On
Prevention is key! You can try topical applications of creams and lotions to keep your skin hydrated and healthy. Improving your skin condition and elasticity may help prevent the occurrence of stretch marks. Palmers Cocoa Butter Formula for Stretch Marks has been clinically proven* to increase moisturisation and elasticity to help prevent stretch marks. Skin elasticity improved in 97% of women tested*.
If you do develop stretch marks despite everything, there are many skin care brands that claim to “erase/remove/cure” stretch marks – however once you have them the best solution is to help improve their appearance. Over time stretch marks generally continue to improve and look less obvious.
*2011 Independent Study conducted on Palmers Massage Lotion and Massage Cream for Stretch Marks.
Hannah Schenker is a freelance writer, editor and regular contributor to The Natural Parent Magazine. She lives with a touch of magic in Golden Bay, New Zealand. You can find her on her website.
