Massage can effectively relieve stretch marks

　　Once a woman becomes pregnant, her body shape and face will change to varying degrees, and beauty seems to have nothing to do with them. As long as you pay attention to maintenance, pregnant women can also look beautiful.

　　Stretch marks, which usually appear gradually after 4-5 months of pregnancy, are also a worry for many expectant mothers. Stretch marks often appear on the inner thighs, sides of the waist, and both sides of the lower abdomen. The reason why stretch marks appear is because as the pregnancy months increase, the expansion of the abdomen causes the elastic fibers and collagen fibers of the skin to be stretched and damaged or broken. The appearance of stretch marks has certain genetic factors and is also related to the physical constitution of the expectant mother. People who exercise regularly tend to have greater elasticity of elastic fibers and collagen fibers, and are less likely to develop stretch marks.

　　Massage can relieve stretch marks

　　Although stretch marks are difficult to completely disappear once they appear, they can be effectively prevented and alleviated with proper care. Therefore, it is indeed very effective for expectant mothers to insist on using massage cream containing vitamin E or collagen to massage areas prone to stretch marks. However, it is best to choose massage products specially designed for pregnant women, and the duration of each massage should not be too long, only 15 to 20 minutes. Many pregnant women start using products to prevent stretch marks from the early stages of pregnancy. In fact, they are not needed. They usually start using them when they are 4 to 5 months pregnant.

　　To prevent and relieve stretch marks, you also need to pay attention to your daily nutrition. In addition to vitamin-rich foods, it is also helpful to eat more foods containing collagen and protein. In addition, ensuring balanced nutrition throughout pregnancy, preventing sudden weight gain, and exercising moderately can also reduce the chance of stretch marks.

　　How to relieve stretch marks with massage

　　The five major areas where pregnant women are prone to stretch marks are the abdomen, buttocks, thighs, chest and back, and each has its own massage secret.

　　1. Abdomen: Starting from the navel, massage in circles in a clockwise direction. The circles should be spread outward from small to large until the entire belly is evenly coated.

　　2. Thigh: Starting from the knee, push upward from the back to the hip 10 times.

　　3.: When applying, you can use your fingertips as a starting point to gently massage in circles from bottom to top, from inside to outside, until it is close to the chin and neck.

　　4. Back: Move your hands from the center of the spine to both sides 10 times.

　　5. Buttocks: When applying, you can place your hands under your buttocks and use your wrists to gently massage from bottom to top and from inside to outside.