Stretch Mark Prevention Tips
Here are a few great ways to prevent getting stretch marks, and for those of who already have them, these are
great ways to avoid getting more.
- Drink around 64 oz. or eight 8 oz. cups of water, it might sound like a lot but it will really help. The water helps to keep your body hydrated and keeps your skin more elastic.
- If the spots where stretch marks are likely to form are dry or itch, do not scratch them. Gently massage them with lotions or creams, the rubbing action promotes blood circulation and helps to promote new cell growth.
- If you are pregnant try and stay within the healthy weight gain limit for you, and if possible try and gain weight slowly. Sudden spurts of growth will increase your chances of getting stretch marks.
- Eating foods that are high in things like zinc, vitamins A, C, D, and healthy amounts of protein.
- An exercise program will help to keep your entire body healthy, which in turn promotes healthy skin.
- Use a stretch mark cream more than once daily on areas that are more likely to develop stretch marks. This will help to keep your skin healthy, as well as help to prevent stretch marks.
