Coconut oil for stretch marks during pregnancy
Pregnancy is an important event in the life of every woman. It is during this period that great changes, both internal and external, take place. Habits and tastes change. But, unfortunately, such a favorable event can be overshadowed by stretch marks on the body. They can occur on the chest, abdomen, and in some cases even on the thighs and buttocks. Why is this happening?
Reasons for the appearance
There are several reasons for this kind of problem, namely:
- hormonal changes that occur in the body of the expectant mother due to the fetus, which is actively developing. At this time, the skin practically does not produce collagen, which makes it very dry;
- heredity that is not controlled by medical or cosmetic means;
- rapid uncontrolled weight gain, as a result of which the skin covers are stretched.
To avoid such a fate, it is recommended to use various cosmetic products during pregnancy, in particular, coconut oil. According to doctors, it is it that is enriched with various absorbent and amino acid components that restore the skin.
Let's take a closer look at this product.
What is coconut oil?
This is a completely natural product that will not harm you or your unborn baby.After all, it is produced without the use of additional fragrances, flavors or any chemical artificial additives. It is obtained from the pulp of the coconut, or from its kernels. Therefore, it has a very soft, pleasant to the touch, dense texture, creamy shade and, of course, an amazing aroma.
Coconut oil is very effective in fighting stretch marks during pregnancy, while not causing allergies or any other negative reaction to the cosmetic product. Such a tool can be used in two ways: externally and as a dietary supplement.
Among the main advantages of coconut oil, experts single out the ability to penetrate into the deeper layers of the skin, where ruptures occur, and, as a result, scars and prevent their occurrence in the future. It also helps to tighten the skin, as many consumers write in their reviews.
Compound
The product contains the following excipients:
- Lauric acid provides the product with antiseptic and antibacterial properties.
- Hyaluronic acid is a moisturizer. With its help, cells are saturated with additional moisture in the epidermis.
- Triglycerides are fatty acids. With their help, the active ingredients are much better and faster absorbed.
- Various acids, such as arachidonic, linoleic, caproic and many others. They have a beneficial effect on our body.
It is the use of such a composition that will help a pregnant woman protect her body from stretch marks and keep her skin toned and elastic.
Today there is a wide range of such products. How to choose the right one and not fall for a fake?
Right choice
It is known that a low-quality product will not bring benefits to our body.A counterfeit product can harm two people at once - the mother and the unborn baby. Therefore, experts do not recommend buying coconut oil in the markets or in stores without reading the label.
High-quality coconut oil must have one of the inscriptions - "Bio" or "Organic". This means that the coconuts were grown in a natural environment without chemicals or pesticides.
High-quality oil at temperatures below 25 degrees should change its consistency, that is, it should harden.
Consumers in their reviews write about very high quality organic products produced by Thailand or the Dominican Republic. It can be any other country, but the main indicator is this: coconuts in it must grow and ripen in the natural environment.
Of course, before applying the product to the problem areas of your skin, you should test it for allergies or irritation. This can be done as follows: apply a small layer of cream on the wrist or on the skin of the elbow. If after half an hour you do not feel discomfort in this area or there are no traces of redness, then you can safely apply it to problem areas of the skin. Dermatologists advise, for starters, to use oil against stretch marks in small quantities.
How to use?
This product must be used very carefully and competently. You can start using this remedy in the second trimester, just then the baby begins to grow actively, and stretch marks may appear on the body of the expectant mother.
Dermatologists recommend applying coconut oil to clean, dry skin at night every day. In most cases, problems occur in the chest, abdomen and thighs.Therefore, it is recommended to apply oil to these areas with light, massaging movements. Such an action must be regular, otherwise you will not achieve success in its application.
Once applied to the body, the oil creates an invisible thin film that locks in moisture while leaving our skin soft and supple. Consumers write that, due to its natural composition, it does not cause any adverse reactions from the skin, with the exception of rare cases of allergies, which manifests itself in the form of redness and irritation. But fortunately this happens very rarely: according to statistics, this is one case out of a hundred.
If you do not want to risk, you can use this product not in its pure form, but diluted, you just need to add a few drops of, say, olive oil or rosemary or lavender essential oil and prepare wonderful lotions with a delicate aroma.
This tool has earned positive reviews from its users due to its high quality. Therefore, do not worry about problem skin, but rather enjoy your magical position.
