Dealing with Stretch Marks

Dealing with stretch marks is something that most women will have to do their life time. Just about every woman has worried about stretch makes at some point. Stretch marks occur due to weight gain or loss and pregnancy; times when the skin is stretched beyond its elastic point. But nobody cares that much as to why they appear but more in how to eliminate, prevent, or to be free from them all together. Even though you cannot totally get rid of stretch marks once you have them, there are some things you can do to help the situation.

If you have stretch marks, talk to your doctor about them to find out what can be done to lessen their appearance. Prevention is the best way not to be saddled with stretch marks. Watch your weight. Rapid weight gain or loss can bring on stretch marks very quickly. If you plan on getting pregnant or have just found out that you are expecting there are things that you can do to ward off stretch marks. Drink plenty of water and fluids to keep your skin hydrated and start using a good moisturizing lotion every day. This may not completely prevent stretch marks from forming; but it may make them less severe and less in number.

Tips for minimizing stretch marks and reduce the chances of more stretch marks occurring are:

1. Keep the skin well hydrated by twice daily use of a moisturizing lotion

2. Avoid rapid weight gain or loss. Eat foods which support skin health as well as collagen and elastin production. Foods high in natural antioxidants are best such as berries and certain vegetables. Also, make sure to include plenty of “good” fats like Omega – 3, Omega – 6 found in fish, avocados, flaxseed and olive oil.

3. Use a stretch mark prevention and removal cream that helps keep your inner elastin fibers healthy.

4. Check into laser removal with a qualified doctor.

To actually reduce the appearance of stretch marks, you can choose one of the many stretch mark removal creams available. They range from affordable to rather expensive but can gradually reduce the severity over a period of time. With proper application and persistence, a quality stretch mark removal product will fade scars to a point you will be happy with. Massage stretch mark removal cream to affected area once or twice per day according to packaging instructions.

To help make stretch marks less noticeable, try one of these:

1. Use a self-tanning lotion or spray to camouflage stretch marks. For good results, be sure to exfoliate the skin beforehand to remove dead skin cells. After that, apply a light moisturizer and then the tanning lotion or spray.

2. Another option is to use a concealer product. Use a waterproof product that is especially designed for hiding stretch marks. Again, this is only a quick fix and will not eliminate them.



Stretch marks can lower your self esteem but you don't have to be stuck with this aesthetic problem forever. Stretch mark improvement can include various approaches but a good quality skin care product is an affordable one to start with; and it is less invasive than other methods. Remember that stretch marks will fade with time and that no one else can see them unless you want them too. Though stretch marks may bother you the most, most likely, they don’t bother the people that love you at all.

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