Toxins That Shouldn’t Be In Your Stretch Marks Cream

Stretch marks are part of pregnancy and most pregnant women get stretch marks during pregnancy. That’s because the growing belly robs the skin of its natural moisture making it dry. Many products help to remove and prevent stretch marks caused by pregnancy. But most of these contain toxins that can be harmful to use during pregnancy. 

It’s important to #LabelPadhoMom and avoid these unsafe, harmful toxins present in some stretch marks cream. We’ve listed some toxins that shouldn’t be in your stretch marks cream as they are unsafe to use during pregnancy.

Toxins To Avoid In Your Stretch Marks Cream During Pregnancy

Toxins are toxic chemicals that are either of animal or plant origin and derived from microorganisms that act as an antigen in the body. In short, toxins are substances that have harmful effects. 

DMAE(Dimethylethanolamine) 

DMAE is often used in anti-ageing creams because it’s known to increase skin fitness and also reduce spots. This chemical is sometimes found in stretch marks creams are well. But it is unsafe to use stretch marks creams that contain this harmful toxin as it can affect embryo development. 

Accutane 

Accutane is another toxin that is used in skin care products because of its ability to treat acne. However, it can be found in some stretch marks creams as well. It is unsafe to use as it can cause birth defects.

Grapefruit Seed Extract 

Grapefruit seed extract works well for skin conditions like acne, eczema and even stretch marks. It is known to heal skin issues and also tone the skin but did you know that most grapefruit seed extract that is used in skin care products are not natural but chemically-altered derivatives?  

Parabens

Parabens are widely used as antimicrobial preservatives in skin care products, including stretch marks creams and since pregnant women use stretch marks cream daily during pregnancy and postpartum, it can be harmful not just for them but also for the fetuses and infants. Exposure to parabens can cause low birth weight, impaired fetal growth and obesity in babies.

Phthalates

Phthalates are chemicals that are used in most personal care products. When pregnant women are exposed to phthalates during pregnancy there is an increased risk of preterm birth.

What Kind Of Safe Stretch Marks Cream To Use During Pregnancy?

Firstly a good and safe stretch mark cream should be natural and dermatologically tested and safe to use during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Some of the ingredients that a safe and effective stretch marks cream should have are:

• Cocoa Butter: It heals dry and itchy skin and also moisturises the skin.
• Shea Butter: Reduces inflammation and deeply moisturises the skin.
• Rosehip Oil:  Supports collagen formation.
• Seabuckthorn Oil: Repairs skin damage and improves skin elasticity.

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What Is The Right Way To Use Stretch marks Cream?

Massage the stretch marks cream on your stretching belly, hips, thighs and breasts before going to bed. Start applying the stretch marks cream from the third month of pregnancy and continue using it until at least six months postpartum.

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