How To Deal With Stretch Marks

Posted by trupti on Wednesday 29 Apr 2009
     

Stretch mark is an unwanted and unwelcome development on the skin. Stretch mark is caused, when the skin is extremely stretched and the skin fibers get torn in this process. As a result of this stretching, we get to see many strips like marks on the surface of the skin. Stretch marks are usually found on the stomach, buttocks, breasts and legs. However, you cannot rule out their appearance totally in any part of the body. Basically, pregnant women and body builders are prone to such stretch marks.

Can We Prevent Stretch Marks?
Many products and treatments promise to treat the stretch marks. However, there is no known remedy, which can bring back the normal look to the skin completely after it has got stretch marks on it. Yes, there are products, which help to lighten the marks on the skin, but not completely.

Remedy To Reduce Visibility Of Stretch Marks

If you want to reduce the visibility of stretch marks then you have to take into account of the severity and the location of the marks before you follow any remedy guideline.

Exfoliation is a widely accepted practice, which can bring some difference to the appearance of the stretch marks. With the help of exfoliation, you can remove the outer dead skin to unravel the soft and fresh skin beneath. Regular exfoliation can minimize the effect, but never forget to moisturize your skin afterwards.

Regular massage of deep-penetrating solution like a good baby oil, moisturizing lotion or olive oil or vitamin E oil brings noticeable result in a long term. If stretch marks have newly appeared on the skin then use oils and creams, which contain cocoa butter or Shea butter or jojoba extracts and Aloe Vera.

Above were some tips, which can help to reduce the visibility of stretch marks on the skin. However, you can hide them temporarily by doing make up with natural base products as well.

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