In order to maintain elasticity and prevent stretch marks from forming, many pregnant women now use oil-based skin care products. Oil-based care products are chosen because they are accompanied by the belief that their naturalness is more secure than regular lotion products. Moreover, oil-based care products are more often derived from vegetable oils, such as sunflowers or almonds, thus strengthening its natural image.
The process of treating the skin while pregnant using oil-based care products is usually done since the early days of pregnancy. Oil is applied with gentle massage on the parts that are prone to stretching, such as the stomach, thighs, and buttocks. It can also be distributed throughout the body to get comprehensive results.
The earlier and routine treatment is done, the more awake skin elasticity and the risk of stretch marks that are too severe can be avoided. However, please note that not all oil-based care products may be used to treat the skin while pregnant. Wieke, assistant training manager from L'Occitane, said that fragrant oil-based care products are one that does not
Describing body oil products from the L'Occitane almon series that can overcome stretch marks, Supple Skin Oil, Wieke does not recommend it for use during pregnancy. The reason is mainly because the product has a strong aroma. "Because it's fragrant, yes, so it's best to use it after giving birth," Wieke said, met at SaladStop! and L'Occitane Collaborate to Present the Latest Salad Creations, 'Almond Garden',
He explained that a person's hormonal condition during pregnancy is not so stable. Some hormones, very easily react through the sense of smell that becomes more sensitive when pregnant. "A safer choice to treat skin while pregnant can actually use shea butter (because it doesn't smell good)," Wieke recommended. However, if you really like the perfumed care products, Wieke recommends consulting a gynecologist. "The body oil product can be taken, and can be consulted first," he concluded.