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FAQ: Pregnancy Stretch Marks - How to Prevent Them?
The time of greatest risk for pregnancy stretch marks is during those final few months when your skin stretches even more quickly. During the second and third trimesters your uterus will grow rapidly, stretching the skin over the abdomen and tearing the connective tissues in the dermis. The torn tissue heals with irregular scars known as pregnancy stretch marks (striae gravidarum). Growth of fat deposits in the breasts, hips, thighs, and buttocks can cause pregnancy stretch marks in these areas as well.
Stretch marks affect up to 90% of all women. Pregnancy stretch marks occur more often in first pregnancies, the fair-skinned, and the overweight. There is definitely a genetic component so you may not be able to avoid them, but there are things you can do to minimize your risk.
Generations of mothers have used cocoa butter to try and prevent pregnancy stretch marks, but while it is a good moisturizer, there is no research showing a benefit from this ingredient.
The only published research on pregnancy stretch marks prevention showed that a combination of Gotu Kola extract, Vitamin E, and Collagen Hydrolysates decreased the risk of getting pregnancy stretch marks by about 39%, and decreased the severity of any pregnancy stretch marks that did form. (International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 1991). All of these ingredients can be found in Belli Pregnancy's Elasticity Belly Oil, along with the relaxing aromatherapy of lavender. The research behind the product was based on women who started using the ingredients during their second month of pregnancy, but we've had excellent reports from our customers who started using it much later too.
Belli Pregnancy's Elasticity Belly Oil is Belli’s signature product and cult favorite. The elasticity Belly Oil is a luxurious blend of medically researched ingredients that helps protect against pregnancy stretch marks. Features Gotu Kola Extract, Vitamin E and Collagen Hydrolysates. Lavender and sweet almond oil soothe and calm the senses, while nourishing and moisturizing to help skin stretch without damage.
To prevent pregnancy stretch marks, use Belli Elasticity Belly Oil morning and night throughout pregnancy. While, rubbing in a circular motion, apply to stomach, breasts, hips and buttocks. If you are watching your weight gain and using Elasticity Belly Oil each day on stretchmark-prone areas (breasts, hips, abdomen, buttocks) then you are doing everything possible to protect your skin.
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.
Belli Pregnancy has set a higher standard for prenatal safety, as the only skin care line in the world that is teratology screened. We search through over 16 million medical research articles in over 5000 international journals, excluding ingredients linked to birth defects or other problems with pregnancy. Belli Motherhood is LactMed screened to avoid ingredients linked to harmful effects during breastfeeding. Belli Baby is screened for xenoestrogens—chemicals which can act like hormones that interfere with normal development of the reproductive system. So no matter which Belli products you use, you can have peace of mind erring on the side of caution.
At Belli, our love of pregnancy and motherhood guides everything we do. Our goal is to support and encourage new mothers, inspiring self-confidence and greater safety in both pregnancy and parenting.
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