A maternity stretch mark is the surface scar of a tear that has formed below the skin’s surface. They appear as raised red welts over the torso, especially the breast area and tummy and hips, in some cases as far down as the backs of knees. They are permanent, although may fade with time. The medical name is ‘striae distensae’.

 

They occur because skin is exceptionally distended or stretched for a period of time, which causes the skin’s support structure (the collagen and elastin) to break down.

 

There is a genetic pre-disposition towards them – unfortunately, it is impossible to predict - until it is too late – and you have them. If your mother had stretch marks or if you already have the fine silvery lines of teen-growth stretch marks, you are most vulnerable.

You need to maintain the moisture balance and improve the elasticity of your skin to help it cope with the nine-month stretch. This is one time when you get what you pay for so please don’t cut corners. A basic body lotion does not contain the specific ingredients needed. Mama Mio Tummy Rub Stretch Mark Oil and Stretch Mark Cream are tried and tested treatments created specifically to help you prevent stretch marks.

Mama Mio has been designed to increase your skin’s elasticity and strength through the use of Essential Fatty Acids, Omega 3, 6 and 9. EFAs are crucial to the strength and elasticity of your skin. Ironically when you are pregnant you are most depleted of your supply of EFAs – your baby is taking them from you to make his little brain and little eyes! What this means is when your skin is about to undergo its biggest challenge – a 20-inch stretch – it is at its weakest point. Mama Mio works by ensuring your skin is getting its Omegas directly where it needs them, topically. Mama Mio Tummy Rub Stretch Mark Oil and Stretch Mark Cream are specialist products that help prevent the formation of stretch marks.