Understanding Stretch Marks During Pregnancy

Medically reviewed by Dr. Neeraj Bansal, BAMS, MD in Ayurveda, a reputed doctor from India with 15+ years of experience in men's and women's health.
Written by Our Editorial Team

Almost every woman goes through the natural and common phenomenon of stretch marks during pregnancy. These stretch lines generally appear across the breasts, stomach, and other parts during pregnancy, and many expectant moms experience it naturally as a byproduct of childbirth.

Why Do Stretch Marks Appear?

To accommodate the baby's rapidly growing body, the skin tries to expand by overstretching the dermis or the central layer of skin, tearing the elastin fibers and collagen apart. This biological process leads to distinctive purplish or reddish marks throughout your belly and breasts. Though the stretch marks may initially appear inflamed, they are not.

Although stretch marks are harmless and extremely natural, they can be a matter of self-consciousness and concern for new moms who may be tense about the lasting traces of these remarkably evident stretch marks. However, it's crucial to understand, especially for expecting mothers, that these stretch lines are a natural byproduct of the divine transformation a woman's body undergoes to nurture and give birth to a new life. The lion's share of pregnant women develops these stretch lines to some extent.

The Solution to Stretch Marks

Now let us share the good news with you: over time, the stretch marks will fade away and become far less evident, though naturally, they may never completely vanish. The better news is that Pokonut's Natural Stretch Marks Toner, a herbal stretch mark cream, can help you minimize the appearance of stretch marks during the post-pregnancy period.

Ultimately, these marks are a token of honor that reflects the incredible transformations you are capable of—a proud reminder that your worth is not determined by the condition or outlook of your skin.

Can Stretch Marks Disappear?

Gradually, they can indeed. By applying Pokonut's stretch marks toner and stretch marks cream regularly, you may see a remarkable difference over time. It's undoubtedly the best stretch mark removal cream you may ever find on the market. During pregnancy and postpartum, women's bodies go through various hormonal changes, thus using gentle herbal solutions for stretch marks may be the best option.

The Natural Stretch Marks Toner by Pokonut is safe for expecting and new moms and is utterly gentle on all skin types. For more effective results, we suggest layering both.

First, tone the areas where you have developed those stretch marks with Pokonut's Stretch Marks Toner, then apply a significant amount of cream. Although the cream alone can work pretty well, using the toner first will help the cream to penetrate better into the skin, resulting in faster improvement.

Summing Up

While stretch marks are absolutely common for most women during their pregnancy periods, many people, irrespective of gender or pregnancy, can face the occurrence of stretch marks during any phase of their lives. Pokonut's Natural Stretch Marks Toner, along with the Stretch Marks Cream, can effectively help reduce those stretch marks. Try it today to witness the difference!