8 Tips for Eliminating Stretch Marks

Ideas for you as you countdown to your maternity wedding.

As you plan for your maternity wedding, with thoughts of a honeymoon where you'll want to show off your baby bump in stylish swimwear, is finding out how to reduce stretch marks on your agenda too?.

These 8 tried and tested stretch mark tips will help you!

1. Massage your skin with a massage brush to increase circulation;

2. At least twice a day apply lots of good quality moisturising cream all over your belly, breasts, thighs and anywhere else you think you might get stretch marks to super-hydrate your skin and keep it supple.

   Start early on in your pregnancy and don't forget to apply generously!

3. Get some regular exercise ... but don't take up something new without first consulting your doctor!;
4. Don't let your skin dry out ... pregnancy is time to be extra generous with your moisturiser ... especially if you enjoy long baths or hot showers, or if you've been out in a chill wind;


5. Eat foods rich in vitamins C and E, zinc and silica (which helps to form collagen), because they contribute to the overall health of your skin.
   
   Read about healthy diets during pregnancy here;

6. Drinking lots and lots of water is essential if you're serious about eliminating stretch marks;

7. Avoid sun exposure ... always cover up in the sun and use a good high factor sun screen;

8. Continue using your moisturising creams or oils for at least 4 months after the birth or until you're back to your target weight.

Using specially designed stretch marks cream or stretch marks oil will help you to regain your skin tone when your belly starts to shrink post-natally.

Shop for all the top stretch marks creams and oils in one place here.

Mama Mio Tummy Rub Stretch Mark Cream has been voted best stretch mark cream by GoMama today.

Containing shea butter, borage oil and wheatgerm oil ... your skin will love you for choosing this luscious cream!

Choose your favourite cream for eliminating stretch marks here.

Find out more about your post-natal options for removing stretch marks here.

Pregnancy Skin Care Resources

• Pregnancy Skin Care
• Get tips for your Pregnancy Stretch Marks
• Find out what to do when you have Pregnancy Varicose Veins
• Learn how to deal with Acne During Pregnancy
• How to manage Melasma: The Mask of Pregnancy

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