A high percentage of pregnant women develop stretch marks. Around 75 – 90% of women during pregnancy are at risk of stretch marks. It is recommended that pregnant women stay within 20 – 40 lbs of their ideal weight during this time.
Stretch marks are the tearing of the epidermis skin cells generally occurring on the lower abdomen of pregnant women. Many can also develop stretch marks on their breasts, buttocks, thighs, and arms too. They appear most often where larger amounts of fat are stored on they body.
Stretch marks are the unsightly reddish or purplish lines that run parallel to each other on the outer layer of skin. They can be several centimeters long and usually 1-10 mm wide.
There are two reasons women develop stretch marks during pregnancy. The first is caused by the rapid and continuous growth of skin causing the it to tear. This happens most often in the later trimesters of pregnancy when their abdomens begin to grow.
The second is caused by hormonal changes pregnant women undergo. Hormones effect the collagen in the skin influencing its ability to withstand stretching. Collagen and elastin play important structural roles in keeping the skin flexible.
You can prevent stretch marks during pregnancy by staying properly hydrated and getting enough vitamins A and E.
Verseo Stretch Mark Vanishing Milk is full of vitamins A and E and when applied to the skin can prevent stretch marks from appearing. The vitamins work well at protecting the body from toxins and help to keep the skin moisturized which helps by keeping the skin more elastic.
Editor’s note: “Rub the Verseo Stretch Mark Vanishing Milk on areas subject to rapid growth during pregnancy such as the abdomen, breasts, and thighs to prevent stretch marks from occurring.”