FAQ: Itchy Skin After Pregnancy - Why do I have it?

Many women will experience dry skin at some point during their pregnancies. Many new moms experience itchy skin after pregnancy. Itching caused by dry skin tends to be worse in the winter months. Other causes of itchy skin after pregnancy include drug reaction, atopic dermatitis, contact allergies, and many other rare rashes of pregnancy. 

Consult with a dermatologist for itchy skin after pregnancy that is persistent, severe, or associated with red bumps or blisters on the skin. Typical dry itchy skin can be minimized with the correct skin care routine. 

Some moms experience itchy skin after pregnancy due to stretchmarks.  When the skin over your abdomen stretches, the connective tissue in the dermis can tear. The torn tissue heals with irregular scars known as stretchmarks (striae gravidarum). Rapid growth of fat deposits in the breasts, hips, thighs, and buttocks can cause stretchmarks in these areas as well. 

Stretchmarks will fade slightly over time, but it doesn't happen quickly enough for many women. The search for a "miracle cream" has led to some irresponsible marketing claims by several companies. The truth is that no cream has ever been shown in research to make stretchmarks disappear completely. There are, however, several topical ingredients which may be helpful, according to clinical studies.

When used twice daily for one month, the botanical ingredient complex Darutoside was scientifically reported* to visibly decrease the appearance of a stretchmark's length and irregular surface area by up to 52%. The ingredient complex Registril was scientifically reported* to visibly decrease the appearance of a stretchmark's depth by 72%. Both are featured in Belli Motherhood's Stretchmark Minimizing Cream, along with avocado oil, ginseng, and shea butter for softer, smoother-looking skin.

Here is a suggested skincare routine with Belli products that may offer some relief to dry skin:

Twice weekly, use Belli Pregnancy's Skin Smoothing Body Exfoliator to remove the dry, dead skin cells and reveal the healthy skin beneath.  Each time you shower, use Belli Pregnancy's Pampered Pregnancy Body Wash, which gently cleans without stripping your skin of its natural oils. After getting out of the shower, be sure to apply Belli Pregnancy's All Day Moisture Body Lotion, which hydrates, soothes, and comforts dry skin.

If you have stretchmarks, apply Stretchmark Minimizing Cream to stretchmarks morning and night for 4 weeks and then once daily until desired results are achieved.

All of the products in the Belli Pregnancy and Motherhood collections are Lact-Med screened to guard against ingredients which could be harmful if passed through the breastmilk. You can use them while you are breastfeeding and afterwards, for as long as you like.

Every Belli product is allergy tested, free of synthetic dyes and paraben preservatives. Belli products feature natural organic ingredients whenever possible. We do not perform any testing on animals.   At Belli, we support provide soothing, balanced skin products that pamper and protect. Our collections - Belli Pregnancy, Belli Motherhood and Belli Baby – address the specific needs of each stage, with thoughtful attention to the safest formulations.