Okay, so, stretch marks, right? I’ve had them since my pregnancy, and they’ve been bugging me ever since. I heard from some mom friends that breast milk might help, and you know what? I decided to give it a shot. After all, I was already producing it for my little one, so why not put it to another use?
I started this whole thing a few weeks back. I figured the best time to apply the milk was right after feeding my baby when my breasts were already, well, in use. So, after each feeding session, I’d express a little extra milk. Not a lot, just enough to get a thin layer going on my affected areas. It felt a little weird at first, honestly, rubbing breast milk on my belly and thighs, but I got used to it.
I made it a routine to apply the milk twice a day – once in the morning and once in the evening. I’d just gently massage it into the skin where the stretch marks were most noticeable. The milk itself is pretty thin and absorbs quickly, so it wasn’t like I was left feeling sticky or anything.
- First thing in the morning, after the baby’s first feed, I’d do the first application.
- Then, before bed, after the last feed of the day, I’d apply it again.
The first week or so, I didn’t really notice much of a difference, but I figured it takes time. After the first week, I made sure to keep the areas moisturized, using lotion after the milk had absorbed. Around the second week, I did start to feel like the skin on my belly was a bit softer. The stretch marks themselves didn’t look much different, but the skin around them felt healthier, you know?
Now, I’m about a month in, and I can say there’s a slight improvement. The stretch marks haven’t disappeared – I didn’t really expect them to – but they do seem a little lighter. They’re not as angry-looking as before. And the skin definitely feels smoother and more hydrated.
I also tried making a sort of breast milk lotion, just mixing it with a regular, unscented lotion I had. It was a bit messy, and honestly, I didn’t notice any extra benefits from doing that, so I went back to just using the milk straight up.
My takeaway from this whole experiment?
Breast milk might not be a miracle cure for stretch marks, but it does seem to have some benefits. It’s natural, it’s free (well, if you’re already breastfeeding), and it seems to help with the overall health of the skin. I think it’s worth a try if you’re looking for a natural way to maybe improve the appearance of stretch marks. Just don’t expect them to vanish overnight. It’s more about making the skin feel better and maybe, just maybe, fading those marks a little over time.
I’m going to keep at it for a while longer and see how it goes. If nothing else, it’s a nice little self-care routine I’ve added to my day, and it makes me feel like I’m doing something good for my body.
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