What Experts have to say about getting rid of Stretch Marks
Stretch marks seem to be one of the most common skin issues around. They can appear during pregnancy, rapid weight gain or loss and during growth spurts. In truth, most experts agree that there is no sure fire way of eliminating them.
Stretch marks or striae are a type of scar that is caused when the dermis tears due to over stretching. They usually appear in the fat storing areas of the body, i.e. hips, upper arms, breasts, thighs, abdomen and present themselves as reddish lines. They slowly fade and become light, silvery lines.
Although they pose no health risk, these striae do change the appearance of the skin and, therefore, the self esteem of the person affected by them. For this reason, there has always been an ardent search for stretch marks remedies or better yet the ultimate solution of stretch mark removal.
To prevent stretch marks, studies have shown that the daily application of creams that contain centella asiatica extract, vitamin E, and hydrolysates resulted in less stretch marks during pregnancy. Additionally, many women swear that using cocoa butter has helped them prevent stretchmarks, even though this claim is not backed by the experts.
Alternatives for Reducing Stretch Marks
Nevertheless, surgery is the best solution for the removal of stretch marks. Dermabrasion and laser treatments are also being used to reduce the appearance of scar tissue produced by stretch marks.
Lately, natural skin care lotions are becoming an increasingly popular to people searching for a non-invasive treatment for stretch marks and other skin care concerns. These types of lotions are usually composed of retinoids, glycolic acid and vitamin C. This combination helps increase the production of collagen and elastin which supplies the skin with more elasticity, therefore, reducing the possibility of scarring. They also improve circulation and, in turn, improve the general aspect of the skin.
Remember, no product or surgical intervention can remove 100% of the scar tissue produced by the excessive stretching of your skin. The key to stretch marks is prevention. There are skin care lotions that will give your skin the moisture it needs to reduce your possibilities of developing unsightly stretch marks.
Our Biocutis skin care line is a set of skin care lotions that have been proven to be an effective stretch marks treatment. Certain lotions have shown noticeable changes in the quality of skin affected by stretch marks. Its combination of natural ingredients makes it the ideal for any type of skin with a variety of skin issues, including stretch marks.
Published January 23rd, 2009