Red stretch marks are caused by genetic factors, dehydration of the skin and potentiated by the act of stretching the skin too quickly, as occurs in pregnancy.
About 80% of women develop stretch marks during pregnancy, which usually appear on the abdomen, breasts, hips and buttocks, from the 25th week of gestation, a period when more weight is increased and the skin stretches considerably.
During pregnancy, aesthetic treatments and the use of acids are not recommended, so at this stage it is better to choose homemade treatments with natural ingredients.
Home treatment to eliminate stretch marks in pregnancy
Reddish or purplish stretch marks can be eliminated with relatively simple home treatments because they are very vascular and come out more easily than white stretch marks, and therefore, you should start this treatment as soon as you notice its appearance.
Thus, to eliminate red streaks during pregnancy, you should:
- Apply a good layer of a moisturizing cream for dry skin mixed with a little mineral or vegetable oil; Abuse of moisturizer every day, especially after bathing, to avoid the formation of new stretch marks, and also the aggravation of older stretch marks. You can also apply the cream 2 to 3 more times a day; Drink plenty of water every day, on the hottest days, you can drink up to 3 liters a day; Avoid tight clothing; Use an elastic band to help hold the belly, which brings comfort to the back and also helps to prevent the skin from becoming more flabby;
The more hydrated the skin is, the more elastic it will become, and with that, despite it stretching a lot, it will be much more difficult to develop scars.
How to get stretch marks after pregnancy
After the baby is born, the woman will already be able to exfoliate the skin, use specific products for stretch marks or even perform aesthetic treatments with the dermatologist or physiotherapist who specializes in aesthetics.
Some treatment options are carboxitherapy, laser, peeling with retinoic or glycolic acid, microdermabrasion or microneedling, for example. Choosing one of these treatments may be the best strategy to completely eliminate white stretch marks, as they do not disappear on their own.
See more details of each treatment phase in this video:
