What Are Stretch
Marks & how will Mekis’s balm help you?
Stretch marks are a kind of scar that develops due to the
rapid stretching/shrinking of your skin.
Essentially, your skin can’t match its production of
collagen (which keeps skin elastic) to the speed of weight gain and the amount
of stretching (of the skin) needed.
The result is thin, long, rippled marks.
As you gain weight during pregnancy and then lose it after
the baby arrives, your skin goes through this kind of stretching and shrinkage
over a relatively short time.
When your skin starts to heal, it leaves behind scars in the
form of stretch marks.
What Do Stretch Marks
Look Like?
Stretch marks are typically reddish, pink, purple, dark
brown, or reddish-brown – the colour is based on your skin tone – when they
first appear.
At this stage, they might feel like they’re raised and are
often quite itchy.
They eventually begin to fade and what remains are narrow,
slightly depressed bands beneath the skin.
You could develop them on your belly/abdomen, breasts,
buttocks, thighs, and hips.
Some women also get them on their, back, and shoulders
– it depends on where you’ve gained weight during your pregnancy.
Who Can Get Stretch
Marks?
Anyone who is rapidly losing or gaining weight could
potentially develop them.
What’s more, fluctuating hormone levels have also been
linked to the risk of developing stretch marks, making pregnancy a time when you’re very likely to develop stretch marks.
That said, not everyone is equally likely to get stretch
marks.
Some women may get away with relatively milder instances.
Those with a family
history of stretch marks are at greater risk of developing them.
Stretch marks tend to show up in month 6/7 of pregnancy.
How can I prevent
stretch marks?
The best way to reduce the risk of stretch marks, including
during pregnancy, is to maintain a healthy weight and to keep your skin
hydrated and supple.
You can support this drinking plenty of water, eating a
balanced diet, rich in zinc and vitamins C and E to support skin regeneration
and through regular exercise to stay active and keep up your circulation.
You should additionally apply Mekis Stretchmarks balm
directly support your skin’s hydration.
It brings together butters and collagen peptides in an
intensive balm formula to visibly reduce stretch marks and hydrate the skin.
Mekis Balm combines botanical ingredients in a formula that
hydrates your skin to help prevent stretch marks.
How to use
Apply the massage oil on damp skin after taking a shower or
bath, as this will lock in the moisture.
Balm is not to be applied to dry skin as it will coat the
skin, but will not penetrate. Massage the balm into skin until it is absorbed
