EFEKTIVITAS PEMBERIAN MINYAK ZAITUN TERHADAP PEMUDARAN STRETCH MARK PADA IBU NIFAS DI KLINIK SISWANI LUBUK PAKAM TAHUN 2025

Stretch marks are one of the common skin problems experienced by postpartum mothers due to skin stretching during pregnancy. This study aims to determine the effectiveness of olive oil administration in accelerating the fading of stretch marks in postpartum mothers. This study used a quasi-experimental design with intervention and control groups, involving 22 respondents who were divided into two groups. The intervention group was given olive oil routinely during the postpartum period, while the control group did not receive any special treatment. Stretch mark fading data were measured before and after the intervention using a certain scale, then analyzed using the Mann-Whitney U. The results showed that the average stretch mark fading score in the intervention group increased significantly (p 0.05). In conclusion, olive oil administration is effective in accelerating the fading of stretch marks in postpartum mothers. This study suggests the use of olive oil as a natural treatment to support the health of postpartum mothers' skin.