Remove Stretch Marks the Sure-Fired Way

Remove Stretch Marks the Easy Way

If you have suffered from stretch marks, it was probably during puberty or a pregnancy where the skin underwent fast weight changes. However, you may be questioning what exactly is the cause of stretch marks and how to reduce stretch marks appearance after they have formed. As a general rule, stretch marks develop in those body areas that store large amounts of fat, and they occur in the dermis, the skin layer which determines its shape.

What are Stretch Marks

Stretch marks begin as actual tears in a thinned or technically atrophic skin, with fine dermal collagen bundles arranged in straight lines parallel to the surface. These marks are created by your own body to heal those tears. The fact is that stretch marks are actually scar tissue created by the body to heal damage caused by expanding skin that is too thin.

Referred to by doctors as “striae” (usually “striae distensae” or, in the case of pregnancy , “striae gravidarum”) stretch marks typically appear after rapid weight gain or loss. Stretch marks are most prevalent during pregnancy and the teenage years, when periods of rapid growth and increased levels of steroid hormones cause radical changes throughout the body. In fact, almost 90% of females who are pregnant develop stretch marks.

Stretch marks are actually skin lesions and are surprisingly the most common type of lesion. Stretch marks, or Striae, are most commonly located on the breasts, hips, thighs, buttocks, abdomen, and flank. You need to know that stretch marks are totally normal and aren’t considered a medical concern. The problem is that stretch marks can become an appearance issue and affect a person’s self esteem.

Prevent Stretch Marks – Your First Line of Defense

A secret to preventing stretch marks from developing is to maintain moisture in the skin during times of weight gain or loss. This will aid in the reduction of stretch marks and for those that do appear, repair themselve quicker. A practice of exfoliation and massaging nutrient-rich natural oils into the skin ,such as wheatgerm, jojoba or vitamin E, will help erase stretch marks from your high risk areas.

The Art of Stretch Mark Removal

The act of massaging the stretch mark area is important and increases blood circulation to the affected area, also assisting the healing process. Exfoliation of the area will also help stretch marks removal by shedding dead skin cells and allowing the stretch mark removal cream to penetrate deeper into the damaged skin. A warning is warranted though – be careful not to overdo with the exfoliation as it may cause your already damaged skin to become extremely sensitive. A little tenderness will go a long way to remove stretch marks effectively!

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