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Teenage Stretch Marks: How to Treat them

by Gabriell Rygh

Who can deny it, puberty is a big pain in the behind. Pimples, growth spurts, stretch marks, peer pressure all contribute to a more self conscious attitude. However, the great thing about growing up is that the "in" crowd moves on, your pimples fade and the growth spurts stop, but the one thing that seems attached to you forever are stretch marks.

So, if you're wondering how you can deal with this type of skin problem the best suggestion is that you concentrate on stretch mark prevention. Always remember, the more elastic your skin is, the more likely it will stand up to excessive stretching.

Stretch marks are caused when there is a disruption in the production of collagen, therefore, it is safe to say that lotions containing collagen boosters will do the trick. Vitamin A and Vitamin E are two ingredients that you should look for when searching a good stretch mark cream. They both help promote the production of collagen.

So, when deciding on a stretch marks cream or a moisturizer, make sure you find products that contain these ingredients to help prevent the appearance of striae on the skin.

Another source of stretch marks are weight fluctuations. Because of hormonal fluctuations most teenagers begin to gain weight, and sometimes this weight increase is excessive.

If you want to keep this under control, it is important that you follow a sensible diet. Consuming fresh fruits and vegetables is an excellent way of maintaining a healthy weight. Also avoid junk foods and fast foods as they only contain empty calories and can even exacerbate another teen problem: acne.

You can also help yourself maintain a healthy weight by exercising regularly. Exercise can also keep your skin healthy, and your body flexible and strong. In fact, it can even help control your mood swings.

Ways of Treating Stretch Marks Once they Appear

Since heredity is a big part of stretch marks, you may have a hard time preventing them. Fortunately, there are natural stretch marks lotions that can help get rid of stretch marks safely and effectively. For teenagers, and anyone with stretch marks, one of the safest products is rose hip seed oil.

Rose hip seed oil is a cold-pressed oil that is extracted from the hips of a rose bush. It is rich in vitamins A and C and essential fatty acids. It is also safe to use on any skin type as it does not cause unwanted reactions.

All of the components previously mentioned help promote the production of collagen and new skin cells. Damaged cells are eliminated and replaced by these new cells. Basically, the stretch marks begin to shrink.

If you're not willing to invest in stretch mark creams then you can also try and cover up them up. Body makeup is more durable than traditional foundation. Spray-on tans are also an ideal way to cover up stretch marks, especially during summer.

It's not always easy to prevent stretch marks, but natural stretch mark treatment creams such as BIOBODYCREAM can help you treat them. BIOBODYCREAM contains snail serum, which is another excellent ingredient for minimizing stretch marks. It can help you remedy stretch marks in a gentle yet effective manner.

Published January 27th, 2010

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