| Stretch marks are actually little tears in the tissue | | | | Frankincense has a rejuvenating effect on your skin |
| beneath the skin surface caused during pregnancy, | | | | and tangerine oil is rich in vitamin C helps to maintain |
| due to the body's inability to deal with the natural | | | | your skin's elasticity. |
| weight gain. This weight gain causes the skin to | | | | Start using this blend from the beginning of your |
| stretch. Specifically the stretch marks are caused | | | | pregnancy, paying special attention to your breasts, |
| because the body can't produce enough collagen to | | | | tummy, hips and thighs. Massage it gently into all |
| repair the skin. | | | | those areas at least once a day. A good time to do |
| Some skins have a better capacity to stretch than | | | | this is at night, after your bath, when your skin is |
| others, so pregnancy does not necessarily mean you | | | | soft. |
| will get stretch marks. Also by using aromatherapy | | | | Apart from this, follow these simple tips to prevent |
| oils you can minimize the scarring and speed up the | | | | stretch marks during pregnancy |
| skin's healing process. | | | | 1. A quick weight gain will increase the chance of |
| With a little care stretch marks can be very mild or | | | | stretch marks. You need to eat correctly during your |
| completely prevented. The best way to prevent | | | | pregnancy. |
| pregnancy stretch marks is using a stretch mark | | | | 2. Keep well hydrated during the pregnancy. As this |
| cream. Getting regular massages on your arms, legs, | | | | will keep your skin hydrated and gives it more |
| breasts and abdomen with a special stretch mark | | | | elasticity. |
| cream is by far the best way to keep stretch marks | | | | 3. Exercise during pregnancy, this keeps the muscles |
| away. | | | | toned and keeps the skin flexible. |
| Aromatherapy stretch mark oil | | | | Disclaimer: This article is not meant to provide health |
| Add three drops of frankincense and three drops of | | | | advice and is for general information only. Always |
| tangerine oil to a carrier blend of 2 fl oz (50 ml) of | | | | seek the insights of a qualified health professional |
| avocado oil and 2 fl oz (50 ml) of wheatgerm oil. | | | | before embarking on any health program. |