Stretch Marks

   Skin is notably elastic,but there are limits to its capacity to stretch. One such limit is evident in the visible skin blemish generally called “stretch marks” . Usually stretch marks develop abruptly and progress slowly from pink to violet colour, then to an ivory white or sometome nacreous hue.They never dissapear although with time they may fade. normally appear on the buttocks, hips, abdomen, breast, and arms. They are a common side effect of growing too fast. They form when the dermis (the middle elastic layer of your skin) is stretched breaking down the elasticity in your skin. As the elasticity breaks down, the skin tries to reinforce itself with collagen in the over stretched skin, thus causing stretch marks.

and who is candidate for stretch marks? If your are during pregnancy, bodybuilding, or weight loss.

But don’t worry about it, Here are some useful tips on prevention and treatment.Stretch marks are purplish streaks and scars that normally appear on the buttocks, hips, abdomen, breast, and arms. They are a common side effect of growing too fast. They form when the dermis (the middle elastic layer of your skin) is stretched breaking down the elasticity in your skin. As the elasticity breaks down, the skin tries to reinforce itself with collagen in the over stretched skin, thus causing stretch marks.

Factors that contribute to the formation of stretch marks are:

Heredity - some skin types are just genetically predisposed. If you mother had stretch marks, chances are you will.

Weight - excess rapid weight gain as found in pregnancy and bodybuilding or to the other degree excessive weight loss.

Skin type - Some skin types are dryer than others thus having less elasticity, while well-hydrated skin tends to have more elasticity.

Removal and prevention of stretch marks:

Surgical methods - Dermabrasion, chemical peel, and advancement in laser treatments can be used to treat stretch marks. As with any cosmetic surgery, age, skin type, and even diet will influence the results.especially to laser treatment (cosmetic tissue treatment) is possibility, as the right amount and nature of laser light is able to stimulate collagen synthesis in the dermis, thus leading to restoration of cellular matrix.

Lotions and Crèmes - Advancements have been made with over the counter crèmes. If you are pregnant or body building, consult with your doctor to begin a preventative treatment for stretch marks.

What kind of active ingredients in cream may help to achieve result that go beyond simple moisturation or superfacial camouflage. The first based on a traditional ,botanical healing strategy that uses palnt derived molecules which were locally discovered and used, then gained popularity and wider spread acceptance once their was suitability documented.

Diet - Maintain healthy hydrated skin by drinking plenty of water. Hydrated skin keeps your skin soft, supple, and less likely to develop stretch marks. Caffeinated coffee, tea, and soda tend to dehydrate the skin leaving you more vulnerable to stretch marks. Eat foods that promote skin health such as foods high in zinc, vitamins A, C, and D, and protein rich foods.

The other strategy integrates prevention of appearance and propagation on one hand, and repair of some of the tissue damages on the other hand

Remember that not all stretch marks are created equal. They age and heal differently depending on the skin type, heredity, diet, and hydration. In time, they will fade, but the best advice is to maintain healthy skin, which will minimize the effects of stretch marks if they should occur.