Pregnancy is a time where
the woman’s body goes through miraculous changes to bring a new life into the
world, and along with it comes many physical and emotional changes.
The most visible physical
change will be to her skin, with the most common conditions being pigmentation,
acne and stretch marks, all of which can affect a woman’s confidence during her
pregnancy journey.
Up to 75% of pregnant women
will experience pigmentation or melasma caused by hormonal changes. Increased production
of melanin can result in the forming of dark patches on certain parts of the
face such as the upper lips, nose, cheekbones and forehead.
Another very common
condition caused by hormonal changes during pregnancy is acne. While some
mums-to-be are blessed with the celebrated pregnancy “glow”, others may face elevated
hormonal levels that causes over production of sebum that can lead to acne,
reddened and inflamed skin, and eventual scarring that could remain for months.
Although melasma and acne are often temporary and
will disappear after baby’s arrival, the uneven skin tone and unsightly scars
can significantly impact the confidence of mothers during pregnancy.
A more long-term skin
condition that affects 90% of pregnant
women is stretch marks (striae gravidarum), which happens when the body grows
faster than skin can keep up with and usually occurs from the second trimester
onwards. When this happens, skin can feel uncomfortably dry and itchy while the
stretched skin can leave behind markings that can remain visible years after
delivery, making stretch marks number 8 in the top 10 body concerns for women.
Worry not as Bio-Oil is formulated specially to
help mums look and feel better. Trusted by thousands of mothers worldwide,
Bio-Oil is clinically proven to improve the appearance of uneven skin tone, new
and old scars and stretch marks, making it the No. 1 selling scar and stretch
marks product in 23 countries including Malaysia.
Studies
have revealed that 86% of its subjects showed an improvement in the appearance
of uneven skin tone after applying Bio-Oil for twelve weeks; 90% for acne scars
after ten weeks; and 100% for stretch marks after eight weeks.
While
results may vary among individuals, it is recommended to apply Bio-Oil to the
affected area twice daily for a minimum of three months for best results. For
stretch marks, it is recommended to use Bio-Oil from the second trimester to
help reduce its appearance and formation by keeping skin hydrated and elastic.
Bio-Oil is available in pharmacies nationwide and retails
at RM34.95 (60ml), RM58.25 (125ml) and RM79.45 (200ml).
I have this but I had never used it religiously. Maybe it's time to give it another try
ReplyDeleteI used this once in awhile when I was pregnant but I didn't use it diligently thus my stretch mark now :((
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yay! the answer for those annoying stretch marks! I'll recommend this to my preggo friends :)
ReplyDeleteStretch marks are quite common during pregnancy. Some of the people might say it as scary or the one that cannot be vanished but the thing is that these are not scary and nor one has to got scary. There are many alternatives available in order to get rid off stretch marks.
ReplyDeleteStretch marks are one of the least fun parts about being pregnant, and if you’re like me you’ll go to great lengths to prevent them! While there are a lot of great products on the market, nothing else compares. And don’t forget: you should start using it to nourish your skin even before there’s a bun in the oven!
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