Linea Negra is the medical term for that ugly black line that runs down your stomach during pregnancy. It typically appears later in the pregnancy when your tummy is more distended. It is also more common in women who have a darker complexion although fair skinned women are not immune to developing a Linea Negra either.
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There is some discrepancy on whether or not there is anything you can do about this line to make it actually go away. There are a few methods you could try to at least make the line less visible. The first method is to try using unrefined cocoa butter. You might have to look in a local natural food co-op or all natural health store to find this. In it’s unrefined state the cocoa butter is much more effective and can reduce the darkness of the Linea Negra.

Another product that might help is Makari Clarifying Cream. This cream is a little more expensive than what you’d expect to pay for cocoa butter, but it might be more effective. Although it’s technically meant to lighten darker skin at the elbows, knuckles and knees, it has been known to help out with getting rid of Linea Negra as well. It is also supposed to help promote a more even skin tone, which might also help decrease the appearance of the black line on your tummy.

You could also try using Vitamin E for this problem. Vitamin E is readily available at any grocery store in a variety of forms. For this purpose you will need to get the gel caplet form. Cut the caplets open and rub the gel directly on your line. Follow the guide on the bottle to see how many you can use per day or consult your doctor. You could also try taking the vitamin orally to promote a more healthy skin tone.

If you try these methods to no avail, you may want to go for another approach altogether. DermaBlend is a corrective cosmetic concealer made specifically for problems like this. It has been known to be very effective. Although the line may never go away, you don’t have to be embarrassed about it. The line is a result of your pregnancy and beautiful baby (no matter how old the baby is now), so wear it with pride. You are a mom and that is more beautiful than anything in the world.