- Stretch marks, kézako?
- How to limit the appearance of pregnancy stretch marks?
- 1/ On a daily basis: we adopt a healthy lifestyle
- 2/ In your bathroom: take care of your skin with an anti-stretch mark oil
- Choosing the right anti-stretch mark oil
- Apply your anti-stretch mark oil carefully
Stretch marks, kézako?
Before focusing on reducing your stretch marks, we thought it was important to remember where these colored streaks come from! Indeed, if all women know what a stretch mark looks like, few of them know that it is important to distinguish between several types.
Stretch marks are damage to the elastic fibers of the skin. Most of the time they occur when the skin is subjected to stretching, particularly in cases of:
- Rapid weight gain
- A significant hormonal change
...in other words, two inevitable factors that arise when you're expecting a baby. The hormonal change decreases your production of collagen and elastin, making the skin less resilient and therefore more prone to stretch marks.
There are two types of stretch marks: those ranging from purplish to red, which are so-called “new” or “immature” stretch marks, and white ones, which are well established and are “mature”.
They are arranged parallel to each other, and appear on the stomach (their preferred location during pregnancy - obviously), the hips, the breasts and the thighs. Some pregnant women also discover stretch marks on their buttocks and even on their arms... in short, something to delight each of you!
When do stretch marks appear? Once again, each woman experiences her pregnancy and its consequences differently!
How to limit the appearance of pregnancy stretch marks?
1/ On a daily basis: we adopt a healthy lifestyle
The first step to limit the appearance of stretch marks in the mother-to-be is above all to hydrate! Before applying an anti-stretch mark oil, you must remember to hydrate yourself from the inside: for this, there is no miracle recipe, you just need to drink plenty of water: at least 1.5L per day!
A balanced diet is also essential. Consume a lot of lipids, because they constitute the glue of the skin, in particular essential fatty acids (omega 3 and 6) which are not synthesized by the body and provide resistance to your epidermis.
On your plate, choose foods rich in vitamin E, an antioxidant, which protects and preserves the skin. However, be careful about excess vitamin A intake in your diet, especially during pregnancy, as this vitamin can be produced in the form of retinol when in excessive amounts, and is dangerous for the fetus.
Choose provitamin A, present in foods rich in beta-carotene such as carrots, apricots, mangoes, green vegetables, parsley, etc. In fact, beta-carotene only transforms into vitamin A if your body expresses the need... No risk of overdose!
2/ In your bathroom: take care of your skin with an anti-stretch mark oil
To avoid stretch marks and effectively reduce them if necessary, nothing beats massage oil! In fact, massaging your skin with a treatment oil is an essential step in preventing stretch marks. This gesture will be all the more effective if it is carried out regularly. We recommend applying your product ( anti-stretch mark oil or cream ) twice a day, morning and evening to maximize its effectiveness. You can move to three applications per day (adding one application at midday) from the 8th or 9th month, at this stage, weight gain is maximum, and it is at this time that the skin is at greatest risk. to crack. It would be a shame to have taken all these precautions only to notice the appearance of stretch marks during the last week of pregnancy!
We advise you to give priority to massaging areas prone to stretch marks, that is to say those which already have them, or even those which are likely to see these unsightly marks appear: the stomach, the buttocks, the hips, the thighs, chest, arms, lower back, etc.
Why choose an anti-stretch mark oil? Unlike a pure vegetable oil which nourishes the skin and prevents dehydration, an anti-stretch mark oil has, in addition to vegetable oils, a specific active ingredient which will help stimulate the collagen and elastin fibers responsible for skin elasticity. We also choose an oil for its sensory aspect: in fact, it is ideal for carrying out your own anti-stretch mark massage and pleasant to use because your hands glide better on your skin. It nourishes your epidermis, while promoting muscle warming, and also contributes to relaxation.
In addition to the daily application of your oil, use La Pause Douceur once a week: a fabric mask with moisturizing, softening and soothing properties which will prevent the appearance of stretch marks. La Pause Douceur helps combat tightness and itching thanks to its active ingredients such as Hyaluronic Acid, Sea Chamomile and Olive Oil. Your skin is instantly hydrated and soothed.
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Application : Place the sheet mask on your stomach for 15 minutes (take the opportunity to sip your favorite drink and relax on the sofa !? Once the time is up, finish with a gentle massage with the excess serum.
* Little tip: If you want to warm the mask, run it under hot water for a few moments with the packaging closed.
Choosing the right anti-stretch mark oil
Before any purchase, make sure that your anti-stretch mark cream or oil contains one or more vegetable oils. In fact, mineral oils can contain paraffin, which is not recommended for your health and that of your baby. Vegetable oils, such as Avocado or Rosehip oil, are more natural, more effective, and better tolerated by sensitive skin. Also be careful with essential oils: most are contraindicated in pregnant women from the first month of pregnancy and during breastfeeding.
We recommend: Huile Sensorielle anti-stretch mark from Daylily, a 100% safe and Made in Provence oil, ideal from the first month of pregnancy. Its complex of 5 organic and natural vegetable oils boosts collagen fibers and improves skin elasticity. With, as a bonus, softer and perfectly nourished skin! You will find in this massage oil:
- Rosehip Oil
- Sweet Almond Oil
- olive oil
- Macadamia Oil
- and Avocado Oil.
These organic oils have always been recognized for their softening and regenerating properties. True benefactors to gently and effectively take care of the fragile skin of a mother-to-be!
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We love it for: its sensoriality, thanks to its dry texture, which leaves no greasy film on your skin and which allows an ideal application for massage; but also its smell with gourmet notes, totally addictive! Its biscuity scent makes it very pleasant to use and is popular with future mothers.
Like all Daylily face and body products, this natural and hypoallergenic oil does not contain controversial or non-recommended ingredients during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Endocrine disruptors, essential oils, mineral oils, alcohol, PEGs and dyes are strictly excluded from our formulation. Our treatments are also vegan and completely cruelty-free, since no animal testing has been carried out, and no ingredient is of animal origin.
Apply your anti-stretch mark oil carefully
From the start of your pregnancy, we advise you to apply our Anti-Stretch Mark Sensory Oil, preferably in the morning and evening - or only in the evening, if you wish to alternate with Lait Fondant. This milk with a melting texture and delicate floral scent absorbs quickly without a sticky effect to allow you to get dressed quickly. It is ideal for use in the morning, when you have little time to devote to your anti-stretch mark routine. For even more pampering, you can also apply La Pause Douceur 1 to 2 times a week or as soon as the need arises. This is our new tummy-soothing sheet mask. Made from powerful natural active ingredients and hyaluronic acid, it has anti-tightness, anti-itching properties and helps prevent the appearance of stretch marks while intensely hydrating your skin. Relaxation guaranteed!
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Here are the steps to follow to get the most out of anti-stretch mark oil:
- Step 1 : for better effectiveness of the treatment, you can prepare your skin and exfoliate using Le Gant Sublimateur, accompanied by Les Bulles Lavantes for a moment of softness. This scrub will eliminate dead cells and your treatments will penetrate better for greater effectiveness.
- Step 2 : spray on the desired areas, thanks to its ultra-practical spray bottle, no risk of missteps! Focus on the stomach, chest, hips, thighs, buttocks and lower back.
- Step 3 : massage yourself, circularly and from bottom to top, until the oil is completely absorbed. Do not hesitate to focus on the areas most affected by pregnancy stretch marks, in order to reinforce the action of the oil.
For a moment of complicity for two (or even three if you count the little being growing inside you), you can ask your other half to massage you. Relaxation will only be reinforced!
You can also practice a self-massage ritual for a few minutes to pamper your skin and relax. Here is the one developed by Amandine de Lunaissance especially for Daylily Paris, with L’Huile Sensorielle.
Please note: Once your baby arrives, there is no question of giving up! Even after giving birth, your hormones are still in disarray, so it is essential to continue your Anti-Stretch Mark Ritual to completely overcome them - especially since stretch marks can appear or become more pronounced after your pregnancy, during pregnancy. weightloss.
Once your Anti-Stretch Mark Ritual is finished, we recommend that you switch to our Mama Self-Love box , composed of Huile Sensorielle and our Baume Onctueux which will also provide you with firming and anti-cellulite action. This butter-textured body cream melts into the skin to erase small defects and help you regain your pre-pregnancy figure.
And for massage fans, don’t hesitate to read our article dedicated to massages to recommend during pregnancy.
