Preventing and Treating Stretch Marks
Because our body is constantly changing, our skin having to deal with non-stop stretching and pulling. Fortunately, our skin is elastic and can withstand most transformations. Nevertheless, rapid growth or weight fluctuations can demand our skin to stretch beyond its elastic limit and produce scar tissue known as stretch marks.
Stretch marks usually make their first appearance during adolescence. This is mostly due to growth spurts which will give way to stretch marks on the back of the legs, hips, and breasts. Another factor, such as excessive weight gain during puberty can also produce stretch marks.
Another stage in life that is prone to stretch marks formation is pregnancy. They are likely to appear around the abdomen and breasts. After having given birth take care to gradually lose weight, rapid weight lose will cause more stretch marks to appear.
If you thought stretch marks only affected teenagers and pregnant women, think again. Bodybuilders are also susceptible to stretch marks due to rapid weight gain. On these athletes the signs of stretch mark formation appear on the biceps, thighs, and even hips.
Preventing Stretch Marks
So far, so good. You're thinking you are safe from being affected by stretch marks because you're not a teenager, woman, or bodybuilder, but you're wrong again. You see, stretch marks have a genetic component which means that if your parents have stretch marks, then the chances of you getting them is pretty high. Nevertheless, there are a couple of things you can do to prevent their formation.
Firstly, follow a sensible diet and avoid rapid weight fluctuations. If you a planning to bulk up, make sure that you do it as gradually as possible. Your skin will be able to handle the increase more easily, therefore, avoiding stretch mark formation.
This is also true for pregnancy. Losing weight slowly will help limit your chances of developing stretch marks. In order to have as much help as possible, you can also accompany your daily routine with special stretch marks lotions which can help keep your skin resistant to striae.
How to Get Rid of Stretch Marks
If you want complete and total removal of your stretch marks, surgery is your only option. But, before handing yourself over to a surgeon, keep in mind that there are certain areas that are very difficult to treat, such as the underarm area. For this type of problem you should look into using more viable alternatives.
Microdermabrasion is another alternative that can help deal with stretch marks. If you decide to undergo this type of treatment you will need several sessions to see any real results. You can also follow up with a stretch marks cream for additional help.
On their own, stretch mark creams will require more time to produce results. However, there are natural creams that can help reduce the size and appearance of stretch marks. The most effective products will include rose hip (seed) oil or use rose hip oil itself.
If you've tried all of these options and none of them seem to work, you can always try covering them up. In fact, body make up can cover larger areas, especially those that cannot be covered by clothing.
It may be difficult to prevent stretch marks due to several factors. However, by using a good stretch marks cream, like BIOBODYCREAM, you can actually help remedy stretch marks. This stretch mark treatment cream is a wonderful natural product that can gently remove all traces of damaged skin and replaces it with new, healthy tissue.
Published January 12th, 2010
Filed in Women
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