Most women who have gone through the rigors of pregnancy have a permanent reminder - stretch marks. These marks appear as red or dark horizontal threads along the skin, and can become permanent scars. Stretch marks occur when skin stretches and expands quickly and beyond its limit. Tiny tears appear in the supporting layers of skin. Pregnancy stretch marks are most common on the abdomen, breasts, thighs or buttocks. The issue is how to get rid of stretch marks?
Factors that influence whether or not a pregnant woman will get stretch marks include:
1. Heredity: if your mother had them, it is likely you will too.
2. Ethnicity: women with greater amounts of melanin in their skin are less prone.
3. Water: ingested during pregnancy, keeping skin hydrated decreases the chance a woman will get stretch marks.
4. Scratching: as your stomach expands, the skin may become scratchy. Do not scratch; instead, rub lotion or powder on to alleviate the itchiness.
5. Exercise: daily to keep your skin supple and free from toxins. This will help by toning the skin of your body and increasing its elasticity.
The best home remedy for stretch marks, and the primary way to avoid them is to be careful during pregnancy. Keep your body well hydrated by drinking plenty of water. This will increase the elasticity of your skin and prevent stretch marks from appearing. Apply generous amounts of rich moisturizing cream on your abdomen, thighs and breasts. This saturates your skin with moisture.
Eat proper nutritious food so that you do not gain more weight than is necessary. Rapid, uncontrollable weight gain is a primary cause of stretch marks. A balanced diet also ensures that you get adequate amounts of Vitamin A, E and C, which help to maintain the suppleness of the skin. Follow a regular exercise routine that will help in maintaining your weight.
Stretch Mark Treatment and Removal
Among the temporary solutions for stretch marks is the application of specially formulated stretch mark creams. Zenmed's Stretta is a favorite amongst post pregnancy women and people who have gained these marks due to loosing weight or due to changes in their skin due to fast growth. Stretta contains high-grade Glycolic Acid and medicinal botanical extracts specifically designed to minimize and even remove stretch marks, rebuild the skins structure and promote healthy skin rejuvenation. The use of concealing or camouflaging cosmetics on the affected area will reduce the visibility of the stretch mark scars.
One other permanent solution that has come up in recent times is laser therapy, but it is relatively expensive compared option. This is typically a simple procedure and usually requires little or no recovery time. Using lasers to remove stretch marks works because it repairs the skin's natural synthesis of collagen. Collagen is a protein rich compound occurring in the body that repairs and rejuvenates skin tissue. Cosmetic laser treatment for stretch marks works to stimulate renewed growth of depleted collagen. It removes damaged skin tissue, seals broken blood vessels and repairs the fibers of the middle skin. This helps in filling the stretch marks. You may also consider plastic surgery for the permanent removal of your stretch marks.
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