It is possible that small pink streaks have appeared on the parts of your body that experienced the most changes during your pregnancy.
If you notice the presence of stretch marks on your stomach, hips, thighs and/or chest, don't worry: these scars will fade over time, even faster if you help them.
Good care: massage the affected areas twice a day with a cream specifically formulated for stretch marks established after childbirth.
By activating the production of collagen and elastin fibers, this treatment will promote the reduction and erasure of scars in the space of 3 short months.
If you are breastfeeding, just avoid the nipple area. After weaning your baby, if you really feel the need, you will always be able to use aesthetic medicine (laser or micro-dermabrasion) to perfect the result.
TO REGENERATE YOUR SKIN After the birth of your baby, it is normal for your skin to seem slack, less toned and even drier. The drop in pregnancy hormones in your blood is not unrelated!
And this particularity is added to the fact that your body epidermis naturally dries out faster than that of your face since it contains ten times fewer sebaceous glands... But you will easily be able to remedy this.
The right treatments: ideally twice a day and for one to two months, treat your body to a restructuring and moisturizing treatment formulated for post-pregnancy. If you are in a hurry, opt for a gel or gel-cream whose active ingredients penetrate more quickly.
Your epidermis will quickly regain firmness and suppleness and will also be free of the small dimples that the hormonal influx may have generated. The only precaution: in the event of a cesarean section, wait a few weeks before massaging the scar area.
To erase brown spots You may still notice the presence on your stomach of a brown line going from the navel to the pubis or even brown spots around your eyes or on your cheekbones. You probably did not protect yourself sufficiently from the sun during your pregnancy and the estrogens then strongly present in your body increased the production of melanin and pigmented your skin...
The right care: hydrate your skin well daily with a moisturizer specially designed for young mothers.... and be patient!
Very often, the brown line and mask of pregnancy fade spontaneously a few months after childbirth. Otherwise, do not resort to untested preparations. Consult a dermatologist. And avoid recurrences by protecting yourself with a preventative anti-brown spot cream!
TO SOFTEN YOUR NIPPLES If you are breastfeeding, it is very likely that the delicate skin of your nipples, which are very stressed, is irritated... As your midwife has undoubtedly advised you, always remember to let a little of your milk after feeding and gently massage your nipples.
And optimize this good reflex with appropriate care. Good care: when breastfeeding, your nipples can only accommodate specifically adapted products.
So always opt for a specifically designed balm that will soothe, soften and strengthen them without altering their biological film. You will apply it after each feeding and after having dried your nipples well.
TO TONE YOUR BUST After the birth of your baby, whether or not you have chosen to breastfeed, remember that your chest does not contain muscles and that it is therefore good skin tone that will help preserve its appearance. firmness but also ease tensions.
The right treatments: always opt for a special bust treatment formulated for young mothers whose composition will act effectively on both elasticity and feelings of discomfort. And which, especially if you are breastfeeding, will be perfectly compatible with feedings because it is alcohol-free and discreetly scented so as not to bother baby. You can use it morning and evening in a circular massage going up towards the neck.