How to reduce stretch marks

Posted on December 17, 2009
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stretch mark treatment

Striae (or stretch marks as they are more commonly known) can develop when an individual’s skin is stretched too quickly : to be precise, the skin’s second layer is torn rather than stretched. They are most common around the stomach, breasts, thighs and hips. People of all ages can suffer from striae (the technical term for stretch marks) and they affect the majority of teenagers and adults. Fortunately, they aren’t harmful to our health and are simply a cosmetic concern. Unfortunately, During the summer months, Stretch marks are more concerning for us because they are on show more as we wear fewer clothes.

Why do stretch marks Develop?

Stretch marks occur when the body expands so quickly that the skin cannot keep up with it. Stretch marks are most frequently associated with pregnancy but can develop during puberty: Body building or quick weight gain can also result in stretch marks.

Although the skin is usually fairly elastic , when it stretches, the normal production of collagen is disrupted. we need collagen to ensure that the skin remains firm and supple. There are several external factors which affect the skins ability to make and keep up collagen levels such as a person’s diet or smoking. It is the level of collagen in the skin which affect the appearance of facial wrinkles and lines. They also largely dictate how other blemishes, such as acne scars or even surgery scars, heal.

What do stretch marks look like?

When initially formed, stretch marks are reddish purple lines. They are indented and have a different texture to the rest of the skin. after a while, the deep colour fades, turning lighter and less noticeable. However they very rarely heal on their own.

Remove stretch marks

Stretch marks removal can be achieved in several different ways. Stretch mark treatments vary wildly in cost and effectiveness, treatments range from treatments brought in a shop to having expensive surgery For most, stretch marks are a source of embarrassment and often make people feel self concious, but this is overcome or prevented by treatment to remove stretch marks.

Creams and oils are the cheapest variety of stretch marks removal however, not all creams work overall, creams are not the best stretch marks treatment. However, using creams with techniques such as skin needling, allows a much higher percentage of cream absorbed by the skin so this method can be the most effective method for many people.

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