Between 70-90% of pregnant women will get stretch marks, but why do they happen? And how can you get rid of them?
Your skin can be divided into 3 levels:
• The epidermis (Outermost layer)
• The dermis (A thick layer of elastic tissue)
• The subcutis (Innermost layer)
Stretch marks are caused by scarring that occurs in the dermis (or the middle layer) when it is stretched. Are some women more prone to stretch marks? In a word, yes. If you've previously had stretch marks on your breasts or thighs, the changes are you will get them when pregnant.
Can I prevent them?
In one word, no. Yet eating healthily, exercising steadily and keeping hydrated may help.
The good news?
There are studies that suggest creams containing hyaluronic acid may be preventative. The best advice is to apply these creams regularly, both to reduce the appearance of stretch marks and to prevent them.
- 8022 views
