The minute that I found out that I was pregnant, I ordered a bottle of Earth Mama Stretch Mark Oil. As a strong believer in natural products, I adore Earth Mama because their products are USDA certified organic and some are highly recommended by other mothers.
In the first few months of pregnancy, I only apply the oil on my belly. Until one day, I found a few fine stretch marks around my hip area. I was shocked and scared. I didn't know that stretch marks grow around the hip area as well. According to online search results, apparently, pregnancy stretch marks develop in the skin area of breast, belly, back, hip, and upper legs.
In order to remove the already developed stretch marks, I bought a bottle of Earth Mama Skin and Scar Balm, which is more powerful than the oil. Every day after shower, I applied the balm to my belly and stretch mark area, and then used the oil to my back, hip, and upper legs. Later, as I started feeling more tired and less flexible, my husband started massaging for me. Fortunately about one month later, my stretch marks disappeared and haven't come back yet.
There are a few other suggestions to prevent the development of stretch marks is drinking water and doing exercise regularly. Water keeps the skin moisturised and exercise maintains its elasticity.
Hope these tips help you and many other mama-to-be during the pregnancy.
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