How to reduce stretch marks
Stretchmarks form when the skin is stretched rapidly : more precisely, the skin’s second layer gets torn by overstretching. The worst affected areas for stretch marks are the stomach, breasts, thighs and hips. Anyone can suffer from stretchmarks and they affect a lot of adults. Luckily, they aren’t harmful to our health and only blemish the skin. Unfortunately, these concerns grow in the warmer seasons as the amount of our bodies we show, increases.
Stretch marks occur when the body grows so fast that the skin cannot keep up with it. Stretch marks are most commonly associated with pregnancy however, they also develop during puberty: sudden weight gain and even body building can also cause stretch marks.
Although skin is normally very elastic , when it stretches, the normal production of collagen is disrupted. we need collagen to keep the skin firm and elastic. There are factors outside the body which affect the skins natural ability to produce and maintain collagen levels such as whether or not the person smokes and their diet Collagen levels affect lines and wrinkles on the face. They also influence how other blemishes, such as acne scars or even surgery scars, heal.
What do stretch marks look like?
When initially formed, stretch marks can look red and/or purple and be very visible. They are indented and maintain a different texture to the surrounding skin. Over time, the reddish purple colour subsides, turning a silvery colour. Depending on individuals, the stretch marks can heal to a degree but it is unlikely that they will completely disappear.
Removal of stretch marks
There are several methods of Treating Stretch marks. Stretch mark treatments vary wildly in cost and effectiveness, treatments range from creams to cosmetic surgery for most people, stretch marks cause a lot of embarrassment and prevent people from wearing what they like, but this is overcome or greatly reduced by treatment to remove stretch marks.
one method for stretch mark removal is by applying stretch mark creams to the affected area however, not all creams work therfore, creams are not really the best treatment for stretch marks. However, using creams with techniques such as micro-dermabrasion, allows a much higher percentage of cream absorbed by the skin so this method can be the best method for many individuals.
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