We all love to show our wonderful legs in those sexy swimsuits or stroll around wearing our best pair of shorts. Unfortunately those lines in are stopping us from confidently showing our skin.
Stretch Marks are lines in the skin in which sizes and colors vary. Some are thick and deep and others are thin and almost invisible. These marks could be silver, pink, red and purple.
Although stretch marks do not have any threat to our health, people specially women tend to be insecure and embarrassed because of its appearance.
CAUSES OF STRETCH MARKS
Stretch marks occur when there's rapid stretching of the skin and tearing of dermis which is the 2nd layer of the skin.
The following are the primary causes of stretch marks:
Puberty
Weightgain / Weightloss
Pregnancy
Puberty, change in weight and pregnancy are the circumstances when there is rapid change in the body which cause the skin to be overstretched.
Weight Lifting
When the muscles in the body grow, the skin also tend to be stretched.
Genetic
If your mother or father has stretch marks, there is a huge chance that you'll get it as well.
Corticosteroid Medication
Over or misuse this medication may cause stretchmarks.
NATURAL TREATMENTS
Water
Drink plenty of water to help maintain the moisture in the skin.
Fruits and vegatables
Eat fruits and vegetables for healthy skin.
POPULAR TREATMENTS
Lotions and Creams
This is the cheapest of all the treatments. Results may take time and patience which is one of the reasons why most people give up easily. They are expecting to see results right away. One must also be consistent in continuously applying the products to see results over time. See an example of effective product here.
Laser Therapy
This is one of the most effective ways to reduce stretch marks however it cannot guarantee complete removal of stretch marks despite of its cost.
Plastic Surgery
So far this is the only option which can completely eliminate the stretch marks. This is the most expensive among the treatments.
Other Treatments
Other treatments that claim to eliminate stretchmarks are microdermabrasion, microneedling, carboxytherapy and many more.
If all else fails always remember that inner beauty matters the most!
