Stretch Mark Removal & Treatment Guide

What are Stretch Marks? 

Stretch marks occur at several stages of life and affect both men and women. They are deep scars, or scar tissues, that appear as stripes on the surface of the skin. They often appear on the stomach, legs, buttocks, breasts, back, and virtually anywhere there is skin. Stretch marks cause both physical and psychological damage. The marks make people feel embarrassed and self-conscious about themselves and to remove stretch marks people often use stretch mark removal cream and other cosmetic products that can cause harm to their skin instead of benefiting it.  

Stretch marks are caused by extreme stretching of the skin that cannot return to its original position and condition. This comes in the form of losing and gaining large amounts of weight. These generally first appear during puberty when the body is going through a large and fast change. Bodybuilders who gain muscle too quickly get these marks.   

As women age, they become more susceptible to these marks as the skin loses elasticity. Unfortunately, there is no known remedy to fully repair the damaged fibers that cause them and get rid of them. However, there are ways of treating these marks that can lighten and improve their look.   

How to Get Rid of Stretch Marks?

Over-the-counter medication

The first form of treatment to remove stretch marks is an over-the-counter medication. Stretch mark removal cream such as Mederma and Cellex-C serum softens skin, minimizes scars, and stimulates collagen and elastic production. By showing your marks to your family doctor, you may be able to get a prescription stretch mark cream for more severe marks. 

With Physical Exercises  

Exercise helps prevent these marks from developing further. Exercise reduces fat gain and allows the skin to expand naturally.   

Water Intake   

Drink 6 to 8 cups of water to keep the skin hydrated, making the skin soft and supple. Hydrated skin can repair itself more easily than dry which ultimately helps in stretch mark removal.  

Vitamins A and C   

A healthy diet high in vitamins A and C allows the skin to make collagen and elastin, to repair itself.  

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