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A doctor-developed, no-nonsense guide to preventing pregnancy stretch marks: when to start, what genuinely works, and the one thing creams can't do.
When do pregnancy stretch marks usually appear, and can you get ahead of them? A clear week-by-week timeline, plus what to do at each stage.
Do pregnancy stretch marks fade or disappear for good? An honest, science-backed answer — and what actually helps.
Can stretch marks actually be removed? An honest, evidence-based look at creams, lasers and what genuinely helps — plus why prevention wins.
If your mum got stretch marks, will you? What genetics really decide, what they don't, and how much is still in your hands during pregnancy.
Take your pick from seven products to help you take care of your changing skin while you’re pregnant
Besides thatglow, a common symptom of pregnancy is acne, AKA ‘bacne’. Named to represent acne coming back in adulthood, bacne affects more than one out of two women during their first trimester of pregnancy. This is due to a surge in hormones. The good news is, pregnancy acne is temporary and usually goes away after childbirth, when hormones return to normal.
In the meantime, using oil-free, alcohol-free facial cleansers to replace your usual routine might just help. Check out these alternatives to choose the right product for you. And with not a paraben in sight!