Why does one get stretch marks? The answer to this question remains elusive.
It is usual that most cases of stretch marks resolve themselves over time.
Or they will fade and become almost invisible, and thus, easier to ignore.
Sadly though, since society holds the idea of a "perfect body" in such high regard, it becomes more difficult for men and women who wish to attain an attractive body and great-looking skin to come to terms with their stretch marks.
Two major causes of stretch marks are a natural tightness of the skin and an increased rate of tissue growth in a particularly stretch-mark prone area of the body.
These days, there are several amazing formulas available that can leave your skin more flexible, and help avoid or even erase unsightly stretch marks.
These preparations are of special importance to ladies who can be very particular about their bodily appearance, to the extent of getting depressed over physical imperfections.
Most expectant mothers are left with stretch marks on their belly, and over three quarters of women grow stretch marks around their stomach, waist, breasts, butt, and upper thighs in the course of their pregnancy.
But despite there being many creams available to treat these stretch marks, it is recommended that expectant mothers do not use them.
These cream products have a high vitamin A content, large amounts of which can adversely affect the growing baby.
Most of the available creams for stretch marks are not able to help with the loose, flabby skin pregnancy leaves behind.
Stretch marks may merely be due to your genetic makeup or even skin type.
Exactly why stretch marks develop remains unknown.
We are only aware that heredity helps determine if a pregnant woman would ever have stretch marks, although the type and health of the skin, as well as proper nutrition, are also involved.
It is recommended that you see your skin doctor to help treat your stretch marks, either partially or completely.
The bad news is that some methods for the removal of stretch marks can be quite expensive.
Furthermore, the series of treatments may take quite a long time.
The simplest and least expensive way could be to merely visit the supermarket or drugstore and purchase a jar of cocoa butter.
Even if this may not totally eliminate your stretch marks, it could at least fade the color and make the stretch marks less obvious.
Another maxim to keep in mind when dealing with stretch marks is "An ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure.
" This means that it's better to apply creams and oils which enhance a skin's elasticity before you're too far along in your pregnancy.
It is usual that most cases of stretch marks resolve themselves over time.
Or they will fade and become almost invisible, and thus, easier to ignore.
Sadly though, since society holds the idea of a "perfect body" in such high regard, it becomes more difficult for men and women who wish to attain an attractive body and great-looking skin to come to terms with their stretch marks.
Two major causes of stretch marks are a natural tightness of the skin and an increased rate of tissue growth in a particularly stretch-mark prone area of the body.
These days, there are several amazing formulas available that can leave your skin more flexible, and help avoid or even erase unsightly stretch marks.
These preparations are of special importance to ladies who can be very particular about their bodily appearance, to the extent of getting depressed over physical imperfections.
Most expectant mothers are left with stretch marks on their belly, and over three quarters of women grow stretch marks around their stomach, waist, breasts, butt, and upper thighs in the course of their pregnancy.
But despite there being many creams available to treat these stretch marks, it is recommended that expectant mothers do not use them.
These cream products have a high vitamin A content, large amounts of which can adversely affect the growing baby.
Most of the available creams for stretch marks are not able to help with the loose, flabby skin pregnancy leaves behind.
Stretch marks may merely be due to your genetic makeup or even skin type.
Exactly why stretch marks develop remains unknown.
We are only aware that heredity helps determine if a pregnant woman would ever have stretch marks, although the type and health of the skin, as well as proper nutrition, are also involved.
It is recommended that you see your skin doctor to help treat your stretch marks, either partially or completely.
The bad news is that some methods for the removal of stretch marks can be quite expensive.
Furthermore, the series of treatments may take quite a long time.
The simplest and least expensive way could be to merely visit the supermarket or drugstore and purchase a jar of cocoa butter.
Even if this may not totally eliminate your stretch marks, it could at least fade the color and make the stretch marks less obvious.
Another maxim to keep in mind when dealing with stretch marks is "An ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure.
" This means that it's better to apply creams and oils which enhance a skin's elasticity before you're too far along in your pregnancy.