How to Get Rid of Stretch Marks

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Stretch marks appear when due to different reasons the skin stretches and causes dermis damage. This condition is rather hard to treat and it’s impossible to remove old stretch marks without aggressive approach. But stretch marks are easy to prevent if you know what to pay attention to.

Obesity, pregnancy, adolescence and old age – these are the 4 states, which increase the risk of stretch marks. In first 3 cases the rapid growth of muscles or tissues may not coincide with the speed of skin growth and the dermis is damaged. To prevent it, you have to use anti-stretch marks creams and gels and pay more attention to skin care and physical exercises. Regular exercises outdoors improve the color and tone of skin and have a positive effect on body in general. Take a shower with an anti-stretch mark scrub at least 3 times a week and avoid hot baths, as hot water decreases skin elasticity. Smoking and over consumption of caffeine are also skin enemies.

Another frequent cause of stretch marks is hormonal imbalance. It’s common for pregnant women, 13+ children and people over 50. In all these cases a consultation with your doctor is needed. Corrective treatment and/or changes in lifestyles help to decrease the risk of stretch marks by 3 and more.

Sea salt and sea water are perfect for skin and nails and help if not to remove stretch marks then to prevent them. Regular baths with sea salt can be a perfect way to relax and make your skin smoother and firmer and your nails less brittle. Sea water also helps to eliminate small acne and irritation of skin. But remember that if you don’t have a chance to swim in sea water and want to have a bath with sea salt, then the temperature of the water must be no higher than 98,6-100.4 degree Fahrenheit and you don’t have to use soap or other chemical liquids. Take a shower without any gel or soap after the bath and make a gentle massage of the body with a moistening cream.

You can make a wonderful scrub, which helps to make stretch marks thinner and lighter in color. Take a spoonful of sea salt and a teaspoonful of coffee grounds. Mix them together and use as a scrub in a shower. If you have a sensitive skin, you can add several drops of olive oil or lavender or tea tree oil not to scratch it.

My previous posts lack photos and some of the readers may have only a slight notion of stretch marks and can confuse them with scars or other imperfections of skin. Today I decided to change the situation and to add stretch marks pictures with comments. So, let’s start:
1. Small stretch marks, the ones, which can be totally removed with stretch marks creams or massage:

Can see nothing? Correct, because, as a rule, they can be seen only when examined very carefully. They are minor slight lines or dots in problem areas.
2. Next stage. You can get rid of stretch marks, but slight signs will be left.

3. And the most serious stage – when stretch marks are thick keloid scars, which can be removed with the help of a surgery only. You’ll never have such awful stretch marks of you take care of your skin. These scars are easier to prevent than to cure!

That’s it. Take care and be beautiful!

If you have stretch marks and they poison your life, you have to choose a safe and effective way to get rid of stretch marks. Nowadays there exist quite a lot of stretch marks removals, but not all of them help to reach the desired effect. Some can even be harmful and potentially dangerous for health.

The most common stretch removals include:

• Chemical removals
• Laser treatment
• Dermabrasion
• Prescription meds

Some doctors claim that prescription retinoids help to remove stretch marks. Retinoids are chemical substances related to Vitamin A. They play an important role in the creation of epithelial cells and help to get rid of stretch mark on early stages.

Chemical, mechanical and laser stretch marks removals are all based on the same principle: they remove the upper layer of skin, thus erasing slight stretch marks. The evident minuses of all these removals are: after them skin looks red and raw and one needs a long period of rehabilitation (about 3-5 months) and it doesn’t help to combat deep scars, wrinkles and stretch marks.

To get rid of stretch marks, you have to follow these recommendations:

1. Neutralize the causes of stretch marks
2. Massage your skin with creams containing retinoids, vitamins A and E, cocoa butter and coffee extracts regularly
3. Consider the variant of chemical or laser stretch marks removal in case you have many bigscars
4. Don’t expect quick results. As a rule, the process takes from 6 months to several years.
5. Reconsider your diet and make it more balanced, as extra weight is one of the main causes of stretch marks.