What are Stretch Marks?
Stretch marks are fairly small scars formed when the skin has been overstretched in situations like pregnancy, extreme weight gain or bodybuilding. It is actually a result of ripped fibers in the middle layer of your skin, leaving you with red scars on the skin that usually turns to pale white over time. Stretch marks can appear on legs, breasts, abdomen, buttocks and even upper arms.
While it is absolutely possible to eliminate stretch marks or minimize them (and often even eliminate their appearance completely), it is much easier to prevent them before they form. Many have had to fight with stretch marks for a long time before they manage to eliminate them. If you follow these easy guidelines, either as prevention or damage control, you will eventually have your skin back in its original shape.
Getting rid of stretch marks
If you are planning to do some extra workout, to get enceinte or you fear that you may get stretch marks. Rid your body from them right now, or even better, prevent them from ever appearing.
The best method to prevent stretch marks is to make your skin more elastic and (if possible) avoid stretching of the skin.
Lotions & Creams: Some lotions and creams are beneficial for your skin. To always use lotion or cream after showering is a smart thing to do; this will not only prevent stretch marks but also leave your skin feeling stronger and younger.
Vitamin Supplements: A, E and C vitamins can help you increase the elasticity and strength of the collagen in your skin and is a great method to minimize the formation of stretch marks.
Don't drink too much coffee or alcohol; drink water instead, as it will improve your skin's hydration.
Getting rid stretch marks
Natural products and home remedies can be a good place to start. However, some of these remedies have not shown many results. They may work for prevention but for removing stretch marks other products are required.
Tretinoin creams (0.1%) have proven to drastically reduce stretch marks in a study made in the May 1996 Archives of Dermatology. This is a prescripted product and must not be used by enceinte or breast feeding women, as the active ingredient, Tretinoin, can be transmitted on to the unborn child or through the breast milk.
Try to exfoliate regularly by using a scrubber or hard sponge.
Use solutions on a daily routine that include ingredients like snail mucins, vitamin A, E & C, squalene oil,rose hip oil or aloe vera.
You can also use tanning products to make the stretch marks blend in with the skin. However, they will not fade with this method, just be not as visual. Do not sunbath, though, as it may increase the visibility of the stretch marks.
Stretch marks can now be easily erased thanks to a natural skin care solution that includes a biological substance that regenerates and soothes your skin.
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