Causes

The skin has 3 main layers:

• Epidermis
• Dermis
• Hypodermis

The epidermis consists of dead skin cells forming a protection over new skin.  This protective barrier keeps particles from penetrating to the lower skin levels.

The dermis is the thick layer of skin which provides support and structure to the top layer.  It is quite a tough layer of skin and can be pulled and prodded, bouncing back into shape.  This is because skin has a fair amount of elasticity contained in it thanks to the proteins Collagen and Elastin.

Stretch marks appear when the production of these proteins is slowed in some way and the skin stretches an extensive expanse in a short amount of time through rapid weight gain, pregnancy, growth spurts or muscle building.  Without the normal elasticity to cope with such stretching, the fibers of the dermis which keep it strong tear. These tears present themselves as stretch marks.

Prevention

As there are so many different causes for stretch marks in buttocks, not forgetting the fact that people may be pre-disposed to having stretch marks through their genes, prevention is not guaranteed by any means.

A good diet rich in minerals and vitamins is key for healthy skin, hair and nails.  This will supply the body with important ingredients that stimulate healthy tissue growth and encourage the production of collagen and elastin.  A healthy diet will also control weight and protect against big fluctuations in body mass.

With growth spurts and pregnancy where it is absolutely unavoidable for the skin to be stretched suddenly, application of creams all over the body, moisturizing the skin to try to keep it supple may work.  However there is no proof to suggest this.

Treatment

For those who have found stretch marks on their buttocks and want to treat the problem there are a number of options available.

Natural ingredients such as fruits and plant extracts are well documented to promote the growth of healthy skin tissue.  Aloe Vera, Lavender Oil, Avocado and many more have such qualities.  Below are some home remedies using natural ingredients:

• Mix ½ cup of olive oil, ¼ cup Aloe Vera Gel, liquid from 6 capsules of Vitamin E and 4 capsules of vitamin A.  Apply the mixture to areas with stretch marks and massage into skin.  Refrigerate mixture between uses.
• Mix coffee, sugar, bi-carb and aloe vera with some water to make a paste. Use on affected areas, leave for 10-15 mins then rinse off with warm water.  Follow up with a home-made moisturizer made from Vitamin E oil, Cocoa butter and Vitamin C powder.
• Apply lemon juice to affected areas and leave to dry.  Cover area with aloe vera and leave overnight.  Rinse off in the morning and repeat nightly.

These methods may work on some people and not on others, it really comes down to the type of skin each person has and the severity of their stretch marks.  There is no fast fix for stretch marks so if a treatment is to be used, the user must be prepared to persevere.

Over the counter products for stretch marks use a combination of natural and chemical ingredients.  Many women and men swear by the effects of using such creams though there is no proof that they will work at all.  Creams vary in expense and it is not hard to find creams with similar active ingredients differing wildly in price.  Again, with creams, it is often said that results happen slowly over time so users should exercise their patience.

Surgery is by far the most expensive and risky treatment for stretch marks.  Laser surgery are definitely more effective ways to abolish or reduce stretch marks (although even with laser surgery there is no guarantee and a number of sittings must be had) but carry more risk.

Microdermabrasion is a good middle ground, being a non-invasive procedure that removes the top layer of skin (epidermis), evening out skin tone and texture thus reducing the appearance of stretch marks.  Laser, tummy tuck and microdermabrasion are all extremely expensive.  As stretch marks can occur at almost any point in life, many question the validity of spending such a large amount of money to have more stretch marks appear later on in life.

As the whole of the body is covered in skin, it is reasonable to assume that stretch marks might appear anywhere. Although this is true, it is really the fleshier parts of the body that are at risk and of those, the areas that are known for weight gain are the areas commonly associated with stretch marks.

These include:

• Stomach
• Thighs (inner and outer)
• Breasts
• Hips
• Upper arms
• Buttocks

Causes of Stomach Stretch Marks

The two causes of stretch marks on the stomach are pregnancy and rapid changes in weight.

• Stretch marks during pregnancy or almost inevitable and many women expect them to appear during this time. A lot of this is to do with the combination of hormone changes which occur during pregnancy and the rapid rate at which the skin has to stretch to accommodate the unborn child.
• Hormonal imbalances when pregnant can lead to overproduction of glucocorticoid. This hinders the production of collagen and elastin meaning the skin loses much of its elasticity. Add to this the rapid growth and need for the skin to stretch around the stomach and it is not hard to see why stretch marks are formed often in this area through pregnancy.
• Rapid weight gain and loss in normal life has exactly the same effect as pregnancy. Even the hormonal balances come into play when weight is changed suddenly over short periods of time. This is the reason many people find stretch marks if they shift from diet to diet, gaining and losing weight quickly time after time.

Prevention

There are many creams and oils which claim to prevent the onset of stretch marks. These are often aimed towards pregnant women. Whilst there is no proof that this creams actually work, many of the ingredients in such creams have values that may help increase skin elasticity. It is thought that the action of massaging them into the skin in itself helps stimulate healthy tissue growth whilst the moisturizing elements work to help keep the skin supple.

Doctors have said that a great way to try to prevent stretch marks on the stomach is to eat balanced healthy diets rich in different vitamins. Not only will this strive toward keeping large fluctuations in weight to a minimum, but vitamins E and A are known to be powerful boosters for collagen and elastin levels.

A healthy diet and regular moisturizing of the skin are two really great steps to take anyway, whether it is to try to prevent stretch marks or not. A huge factor of whether a person is likely to get stretch marks in life is if their parents suffer from them. The amount of collagen and elastin in skin is genetic. In this case prevention might not be realistic but that is not to say that the overall appearance of stretch marks cannot be managed. Consultation with a dermatologist will ultimately shed more light on the subject and quite often give people piece of mind.

Some believe that the stretch marks which appear after birth may have been present during pregnancy and simply appear more noticeable after birth when the weight has been lost suddenly and the skin is not tight anymore. In some cases this may be true but it is a fact that stretch marks can be brought on by rapid weight gain and loss equally.

Why Pregnancy Can Lead to Stretch Marks

There are several reasons that women may gain stretch marks after pregnancy.

• Changes in hormones – the hormonal changes during pregnancy often affect the body’s ability to produce collagen and Elastin.
• Stretched skin – As a pregnant woman’s tummy grows, the skin is stretched. Often in the 3^rd trimester, a woman can gain weight rapidly. With depleted levels of collagen and elastin, the skin is unable to cope with such a stretch, and tears. It is these tears produce stretch marks.
• Heredity – A person’s level of elasticity in their skin is inherited from their parents. If a woman’s mother suffered from stretch marks in her pregnancy then it is more likely that she will.
• Previous history – If a woman has stretch marks from puberty or rapid weight gain/loss in the past, she is at a higher risk of being subject to them during or after pregnancy.
• Saggy skin – Whilst this will not cause stretch marks, after pregnancy, excess folds of skin from rapid weight gain and then loss may exacerbate the appearance of existing stretch marks.

Treatments

For many women, stretch marks are a proud mark of a mother, serving as a constant reminder of the life they brought into the world. However for some women, especially those with severe scarring, the presence of stretch marks can be something to induce low self-esteem and self-confidence problems. For these women there are three options open to them to try to lessen the visual impact of the marks.

• Natural Methods – There are plenty of natural ingredients which may help reduce the appearance of stretch marks. Aloe Vera is used in many skin care treatments for its healing properties. Its ability to rejuvenate scar tissue is key in its use on stretch marks. It is believed that a good healthy diet rich in certain vitamins which are proven to help promote the growth of healthy tissue.
• Over the counter oils and creams –Trilastin, Skinception and hundreds of other products on the market claim to reduce stretch marks. Oils and creams such as these often have active ingredients in them such as Darutoside which encourages the growth of the protein collagen. Women all over the world purchase creams such as these for use on stretch marks after pregnancy or even in an attempt to prevent them from forming during pregnancy. Because of the chemicals in such solutions, it is always advisable to ensure they are safe to be used whilst pregnant and/or nursing.
• Surgery – Women that do not procure the desired results from other methods of stretch mark treatment may turn to more drastic measures such as surgery. For severe stretch marks which can be horrendous enough to look like knife wound scars, surgery is probably the only option which will have any likelihood in diminishing the stretch marks. Tummy tucks abolish excess skin which is left over from pregnancy as well as removing stretch marks below the belly button. Laser treatment has high success rates also.

Microdermabrasion is a far less invasive treatment using crystals in a deep exfoliation method to remove the top layer of skin. As with laser treatment, several sittings are required to produce satisfactory results.

These last 3 treatments are all expensive to have and are not really advisable if a woman is planning on having more children as more stretch marks are likely to appear and the time on money spent on such radical treatments could be seen as a waste

Hormones

Teenagers are incredibly susceptible to stretch marks because of the changes in hormones they go through during the course of puberty. These hormonal imbalances can affect the levels of collagen elastin produced. These two proteins ensure that the dermis (middle layer of skin) is able to provide structure and support with a certain level of elasticity. When the proteins are not as apparent in the skin through puberty, any sudden prominent stretching of the skin will often lead to tears in the dermis which are stretch marks.

A perfect example of such stretching of the skin can be seen in growth spurts. Teenagers bodies change so much in such a short space of time that their skin is constantly being stretched under extreme circumstances, hence the reason such a high percentage of them suffer with stretch marks.

Medications

Some medications are known to contain ingredients which increase levels of the glucocorticoid hormone which impairs production of collagen and elastin. Medications for common skin diseases amongst teenagers and birth control shots are included in this group.

Heredity

For many teenagers, their stretch mark fate is almost pre-determined by their genes. Hormone levels and elasticity of the skin is something that is passed down the blood line. This means that a teenager with parents who suffer with stretch marks is at high risk of suffering from them also. Whilst this might seem disheartening, knowing this fat can be used as a reason for extra diligence when it comes to preventative measures being taken. Although skin may be more prone to stretch marks, good care routines may see the avoidance of them occurring.

Weight lifting

As young men and women mature, they often become more body conscious. For young men, muscle tone and definition can quickly become an issue and many choose to begin to lift weights in order to build muscles and sculpt their bodies. Whilst being active is commendable, rapid increase in muscle size is known to cause stretch marks as the skin is stretched abruptly over a short amount of time.

Affected areas

Because of the way in which male and female bodies mature, common areas for stretch marks in teenagers differ in each gender.

Boys tend to incur stretch marks around the:

• Shoulders
• Buttocks
• Upper arms
• Back

Whereas girls often see stretch marks on their:

• Hips
• Thighs
• Buttocks
• Breasts

Treatment

Various creams are available to massage into the problem areas. The most effective of these are said to be the solutions containing active ingredients that stimulate collagen growth in the body. Although there is a choice of surgeries available for the removal or reduction of stretch marks, these are rarely recommended for teenagers as their bodies are likely to continue to change making the occurrence of more stretch marks probable.

A healthy diet containing vitamins and minerals is strongly suggested by health care professionals for teenagers. A healthy active lifestyle will work to balance hormones in addition to providing the nutrients the whole body, including the skin, will need to endure the changes brought about by puberty.

How Microdermabrasion Works For Stretch Marks

Microdermabrasion is a non-invasive technique used to remove the very top layer of skin called the Stratum Corneum. This is the layer of skin which obstructs foreign objects from reaching the deeper skin levels. In the past, movie stars have opted for the treatment in facials, over more invasive cosmetic surgery or chemical face peels.

Using oxide crystals, microdermabrasion is an extreme form of exfoliation. The crystals are blown across the surface of the skin, peeling off the top layer of dead skin cells. All used skin crystals and skin cells are vacuumed up and disposed of by the same hand held tool. When used on stretch marks, the treatment works to even out the contours of the skin in the affected area in addition to stimulating the growth of new tissue. This all works to significantly reduce the appearance of stretch marks.

Benefits of Microdermabrasion

Currently the treatments are being used to reduce stretch marks as well and are often thought of as the middle ground between stretch mark creams and surgery. This is because the procedure is brusquer on the stretch marks than creams whilst maintaining a more confined approach to the problem than surgery.

The nature of the procedure means it can be used on all skin types with and whilst still being effective on even the most stubborn of stretch marks. This safe and impressive treatment is so painless that patients are able to continue their daily routine with no special care immediately after each treatment.

Disadvantages

Many people are astounded at the brilliant results they receive from this exfoliating peel. However patients must not expect complete eradication of stretch marks. This is because stretch marks originate in the dermis or middle layer of the skin and microdermabrasion does not treat this layer.

Whilst this information should be kept in mind, it must also be noted that no other treatment for stretch marks penetrates to the dermis layer either. This means that microdermabrasion for stretch marks should not be discredited for results that are less than 100%.

Another factor that must be taken into consideration is the cost of the overall process. Microdermabrasion stretch marks treatments often occur in 30 minute sittings, spanning a 6 month period in most cases, depending on the severity of the stretch marks. The cost of each sitting is dependent on the area, and the individual aesthetician who is performing the procedure. Patients should expect to pay in the region of at least $1200 for a 6 month course.

Where to Go for Microdermabrasion

There are 2 options when considering where to go to receive microdermabrasion stretch marks treatment:

• With a specialist in a skin care studio/doctors surgery – When choosing a specialist it is important to thoroughly check their background. As with everything in life, there are good specialists and bad ones. A consultation with the chosen professional will decide whether microdermabrasion is the best form of action to take for the patient, taking into account the severity of the marks and the patient’s personal goals.
• At home – A far cheaper option than going to a clinic is to purchase a microdermabrasion home kit. Again, some kits are better than others so the decision of which one to purchase should not be taken lightly. As with the clinic treatment, severity of the stretch marks must be taken into consideration when using a home kit to ensure the right depth of skin is removed in the process. Too much could damage the fresh skin below and cause complications which will warrant a trip to a specialist anyway.

Does it Really Work?

There are professionals who will say that because microdermabrasion works on the upper layer of the skin, that it is not a truly effective way to diminish stretch marks. Whilst this may be scientifically logical, the success stories seem to be happily illogical.

The best success documented tends to be from a combined use of microdermabrasion and stretch mark creams. It is thought that on their own, stretch mark creams find it difficult to penetrate the stratum corneum layer of the skin and access the dermis layer beneath. As microdermabrasion removes this natural barrier, stretch mark creams are free to make a more concerted effort in reaching the targeted layer.

Technically speaking, stretch marks are scars, and like any other form of scar on the skin from any source; they will never heal and disappear completely. In that respect, they are most certainly permanent. However, the reassurance for most people is that if they discover a fresh stretch mark, red in color and often fairly obvious, it is unlikely to remain that way forever.

Managing Permanent Stretch Marks

The option open to most people when questioning whether stretch marks are permanent is some form of treatment. Various options are available, with a number of solutions being widely promoted by medical companies and treatment centers around the country. While they will never really go away, they can be tackled in such a way that their impact is reduced, with both their visibility and their texture reverting almost to that of normal skin.

Most treatments work by augmenting the body’s natural defense systems. The stretch mark forms initially due to a rush of collagen sent to the affected area, whereby the body is preventing the skin from literally tearing apart as it struggles to keep up with the growth taking place within the body itself. This in itself is a defense mechanism, although the body takes little care of the resulting color or texture as long as any potential wound is prevented.

• Some products that can be found in general stores include properties that assist the skin in ensuring that stretch marks are not overly visible. They either make the skin softer or firmer, depending on the product used. This have the converse effects of either making the skin more amenable to growth, or not giving much of an opportunity for a stretch mark to appear in the first place respectively. Both aloe oil and cocoa butter, together with a range of vitamin products have some kind of effect in the prevention and management of stretch marks. As mentioned, stretch marks are permanent and none of these remedies will cause them to disappear completely. They will, however, cause them to blend in and become barely visible in many cases.
• Medical products are an extension of these natural remedies, which usually utilize those properties as part of their treatment. They generally include many ingredients so that they can be useful to a wide range of people. Everything from skin color to general health can affect the visibility of stretch marks, and so the more a product treats directly, the more useful it will be to a wider range of people.
• Many people do not feel surgery to be required for their stretch marks as they wait for them to fade naturally or treat them in a more casual way. However, more severe cases can be treated through laser surgery. Again, it is impossible to eliminate the stretch mark entirely, but its size, shape and color can be managed to a great extent.

Conclusion

Stretch marks are permanent by their nature, but there are numerous options for sufferers allowing them to generally reduce the effects to the point that the stretch marks may as well not be there at all.

There are numerous falsities associated with stretch marks on the back, often made popular as incorrect information is passed on from one person to another as they encounter the problem. Some people, for example, believe that they may have acquired stretch marks on their back due to an incorrect posture while either seated or standing. However, this is highly unlikely. While stretch marks are caused by the skin being extended, the posture is neither stressful enough nor quick enough to cause the marks themselves.

Instead, stretch marks on the back are caused in a similar way to other parts of the body, with rapid growth occurring faster than the skin can keep up. Rather than allowing for tears in the skin, it rapidly fills any potential tears with collagen, causing the red and eventually white marks to appear. The back is somewhat unusual in that it is not usually associated with fat deposits. The thighs and stomach, on the other hand, often attract fatty deposits to cause the growth required for stretch marks to form.

How do Stretch Marks on the Back Appear?

The most common time for stretch marks to appear on the back is during puberty. As with many other parts of the body, the back gets larger naturally during this time and often at an accelerated rate. Almost everyone knows someone who grew a couple of feet in a noticeably short period of time. This is the kind of person that will experience stretch marks on the back at this stage in life. They most commonly appear on the lower back, particularly in females, as the stress of the growth of the back muscles and hips concurrently can have a particularly damaging effect on the skin tissue.

Alternatively, the back is one of the main focus areas for those exercising with the intention of building muscle. While fat on the back is uncommon, the muscles are some of the strongest in the body and will develop as part of any upper body workout. Again, muscle development is quickest during the teenage years, but frequent muscle building exercises can cause stretch marks on the back at any point in life.

Treating Stretch Marks

For some, stretch marks on the back are so common that they are generally accepted. While they can be somewhat unsightly initially, the white or silver tone that they develop as they age generally stands out to a much smaller extent.

Those who do prefer to treat or prevent the marks often purchase either cocoa butter or a product that uses it as a key ingredient. A particularly common combination is using a stick of cocoa butter to directly treat the area, and then using a lotion that contains both the same ingredient and various vitamin supplements to support the initial application. They serve to make the skin more flexible and adaptable to changes, allowing them to act as both a preventative measure and a treatment. Neither will make stretch marks disappear entirely, but will often reduce their visibility to a significant extent.

The stretch marks can also be treated by the direct application of vitamin capsules. Instead of swallowing them, they are broken open and the liquid inside is applied to the stretch mark. A lack of vitamins C and E in the body have a very real effect on the creation of stretch marks and adding such vitamins from other sources aids the body in repairing itself.

It can be important to remember that stretch marks on the back do eventually end up almost disappearing on their own. They will never truly disappear completely as they are scars. However, over a period of years, they will almost blend in to the skin and whereas they can initially be very rough or obvious to the touch, even this wears off over time.

Stretch marks are noted as the main downside to building muscle quickly. For some bodybuilders, they are a sign of progress as anyone who truly is building muscle quickly enough to acquire them is truly committed. However, the sport places a lot of emphasis on appearance, and for many bodybuilders they are simply not acceptable.

Medically, they are pretty much unavoidable. Regardless of an individual’s age, rapid growth in any respect, from working out to overeating, will result in a situation where the growth levels exceed the speed at which the skin can compensate. Therefore, stretch marks are almost inevitable.

Bodybuilding Stretch Marks

Stretch marks in bodybuilders are most commonly found in areas of rapid growth, such as the arms and legs. They are also prominent wherever the bodybuilder allocates most of their routine. Some, for example, work primarily on the arms and upper body. In this case, they are most likely to find stretch marks on the back of the arms and around the shoulder joint. Conversely, a leg-based program can often induce stretch marks on the back of the thighs and near the buttocks. They are, unfortunately, part and parcel of rapid growth in any context. However, they can be managed or even prevented in many cases and it is often easier to do so for a bodybuilder as many methods already fit into the style of diet and supplement changes.

Preventing Bodybuilding Stretch Marks

The best way to prevent the acquisition of stretch marks as part of working out is to ensure that both the diet and any supplements ensure that the body is receiving sufficient vitamin E and C resources. These specifically help the skin to repair itself and give the individual a greater chance of any potential tears being replaced by healthy skin rather than scars. Fortunately for bodybuilders, their general activity supplements often incorporate vitamins as a matter of course, automatically placing them in a position where their defenses against stretch marks are better than average.

However, it is generally accepted that a bodybuilder who sticks to his or her routine will develop some stretch marks, regardless of any precautions taken. For many, a few here and there will not be an issue although competitive enthusiasts and those who base their success on their appearance will be more likely to require some form of treatment or maintenance.

Treating Stretch Marks on Bodybuilders

Regardless of supplements, many body builders will still find that there is simply not enough vitamin E in their diet to thoroughly combat the onset of stretch marks. In these cases, it is commonly accepted that a vitamin E-based lotion applied to the affected area can do wonders for reducing the aesthetic impact. The lotion works by effectively accelerating the healing, causing the scar tissue to disappear faster and be replaced by healthy skin cells. Again, bodybuilders have a somewhat fortuitous source of such treatments, as their tanning lotions can often be adapted to include vitamin supplements.

Tanning itself is another popular remedy. Many bodybuilders are characterized by their dark, bronze tans, many of which are artificial. As would be expected, a good spray tan will cover both normal skin and stretch marks alike, ensuring a smooth, even finish. While the stretch mark is still there, it simply cannot be seen, which is enough for many people.

What are White Stretch Marks?

White stretch marks, aside from their color, are characterized by being particularly thin. They appear more as threads than larger marks and are generally less noticeable. However, many find them to be deeper than red stretch marks with their presence being particularly obvious when running a finger along the afflicted area.

The actual formation of stretch marks is caused by collagen. This substance is the main part of connective tissues and basically acts to hold various parts of the body together, such as tendons, ligaments and in the case of stretch marks, the skin. As the body grows through various means, the collagen is rapidly deployed to the stretched areas to ensure that the skin does not simply tear apart. Unfortunately, the body has little time to ensure that the color of the collagen matches the skin, leaving the person with stretch marks, which are essentially fillings to ensure that the skin stays together.

Almost all stretch marks are noticed when they are red. This is the early stage of the filling. As they get older they also proceed to get lighter, until they eventually turn white. This indicated a more matured stage of the body holding the skin together. It is also final in terms of leaving a lasting impression – without further treatment, the stretch marks are permanent and unlikely to disappear, especially in later life.

Removing White Stretch Marks

There are three main methods for removing stretch marks. Many people who are not content to simply live with them initially attempt natural removal methods. The next step can be specially formulated products that are designed to alter the skin. Finally, the most extreme but often most successful step is surgery. It is important to remember that treatments for stretch marks either disguise or neutralize their appearance rather than getting rid of them completely. The full disappearance of stretch marks is relatively rare.

• Natural remedies. As with many medical conditions, many people swear by certain homemade methods when deciding how to get rid of white stretch marks. The most popular component of many home-made recipes is cocoa butter. It works by both moisturizing the skin and making it more flexible in the areas to which it is applied. Dry skin can be particularly susceptible to stretch marks, making cocoa butter one of the more successful methods. Its usefulness is well known, with many professional products even incorporating it into the recipe.
• Medical products. Most professional treatments for stretch marks come in the form of creams which must be applied directly to the afflicted area. In the same way as cocoa butter, they treat the skin in such a way that the likelihood of the appearance of stretch marks is reduced and existing stretch marks are either disguised or reduced in size. No product guarantees success. As stretch marks are scars, no cream can remove them completely. However, they can reduce the cosmetic effects and also reduce the likelihood of white stretch marks appearing if used as a preventative measure. Most users of medical products report the best results when the stretch marks are treated as early as possible.
• Surgery. The most common form of surgery is laser surgery, although various techniques are practiced around the world. The treatment of white stretch marks is actually one of the simplest procedures in the surgical profession. It is completely non-invasive and takes around thirty minutes for a full procedure. There is also a very low likelihood of any pain or discomfort, with most people who opt for surgery needing literally no recovery time. The surgery works in a similar way to the removal of most other types of scar tissue. The laser breaks down the scar tissue, encouraging the body to replace it with healthy tissue. This healthy tissue is generally much closer to the normal skin color and virtually identical in texture. As before, it is impossible to eliminate white stretch marks entirely, but their unusual texture and coloring can be reduced by up to 75 per cent through surgery.

The severity of stretch marks varies from person to person and can depend on the exact cause of the stretch marks, plus their skin color. When considering how to get rid of white stretch marks, it can be important to consider all possibilities. Many will fade over time, but where this is not an option, many individuals will find various measures of success from the various products and treatments available both from healthcare stores and medical facilities.

The exact results will vary, but can certainly be worth a try as many basic remedies are relatively inexpensive, although surgery can become costly, particularly for those who require numerous sessions to begin to see results.

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Positive Clinical Results

Skinception sets itself apart from the many other stretch mark creams that are available on the market as they not only have the positive reviews but also the scientific proof to back up their claims about the performance of the cream. There have been many trials conducted to show just how effective Skinception is.

The individual ingredients used in this revolutionary product have been shown to achieve significant improvement in at least 70% of participants in the clinical trial; these are certainly extremely encouraging numbers. Other trials conducted have shown that over 50% of women are able to see the effective results in as little as four weeks; although the full course of three months is recommended for optimum and ongoing results.

Innovative ingredients

The success rate enjoyed in these clinical trials certainly seems to correlate to the positive reviews being reported by individual users of the product. These fantastic results can only be attributed to the complex mix of active ingredients that make up the Skinception formula. The ingredients include:

• Registril, which is proven to tackle all aspects of the appearance of the stretch mark by reducing the length and width of it and also causing the colour of the stretch mark to fade and blend in with the skin.
• Pro-Sveltyl, another of the active ingredients, is proven to increase the production of Collagen in the skin which helps to prevent further stretch marks from occurring. Many people, especially new mothers-to-be, are choosing to use the treatment as a precautionary measure to help minimise the amount of potential stretch marks that would usually appear.
• Darutoside promises to reduce the overall length of the worst of your stretch marks, and Pro-Call-One is designed to increase the smoothness of your skin by up to 78%.

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The success of this cream is providing hope for many people who have suffered with low confidence since developing stretch marks. By using these cream many people are now able to enjoy bathing at the beach, wearing summer clothes without feeling self-conscious, and being more open and intimate with their significant other. The best thing about the product is that you can try it for yourself without worry as the product comes with a money-back guarantee should you not be satisfied with the results you see.

Skinception is favoured over many other treatments, not only because it has been proven to be much more effective, but also because it comes at a fantastically reasonable price making it a viable option whatever your budget is. The fact that there are no harmful ingredients in this product make it safe to use and a much better alternative to other treatments that maybe loaded with ingredients that cause unwanted side-effects. The cream is designed to be use over a period of three months for maximum effectiveness, but as many of you will start seeing results from as early as within the first month you are advised to not delay and order your course today.

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Stretch marks occur because of damage to the epidermis and the break down of collagen. The marks appear as line type scars, especially where the skin has thinned, a common occurrence in many pregnant women. The extra stretching that occurs in pregnancy or where someone has put on a lot of weight and subsequently lost it, means that the skin can no longer bounce back.

Stretch Mark Treatments – Creams and Gels

Your doctor may prescribe creams or gels to help disguise the appearance of the linear scars caused by stretch marks and increase the suppleness of the skin. The topical creams and ointments that are prescribed or that can be purchased over the counter may improve the appearance of the skin a little, but they are not that effective in treating the stretch marks. Sometimes doctors will prescribe topical creams in the early stages of pregnancy to help prevent the stretch marks developing. Clinical studies tend to suggest that this kind of prevention method does not produce consistent results, although it may help in some cases. Some products that contain retinol, the ingredient used in some anti-ageing creams, show signs of being useful.

Stretch Mark Treatments – Laser Surgery

In really bad cases, laser surgery may be recommended as a course of treatment for stretch marks. You may need several treatments to really improve the appearance of the skin. The plain truth is that in most cases, once you have stretch marks they are extremely difficult and often impossible to remove totally. Laser surgery is expensive but can improve the thickness of the epidermis and stimulate collagen production.

Stretch Mark Treatments – Home Remedies

For many years there has been a culture of home made treatments for stretch marks. Some people hide their stretch marks with tattoos but more usually women will use oils and cream concoctions in their attempts to minimise the effects of stretch marks. A lot of women use cocoa butter mixed with some oil and this has had positive effect for countless women, reducing the appearance of the stretch marks and improving the suppleness of their skin. Olive oil is used in many home remedies, particularly when the user is trying to improve the appearance of their skin… A mixture of olive oil, aloe vera and the liquid from vitamin E capsules has proved very effective for some women, particularly when they have used it throughout their pregnancy.

Stretch Mark Treatments – Diet

There is a growing body of opinion that a good diet may prevent or at least minimise the appearance of stretch marks for pregnant women. Foods that are rich in antioxidants and omega 3 fatty acids have a beneficial effect on the skin and can help to stimulate the production of collagen. Collagen is important for increasing the skin’s elasticity, the suppler and elastic a person’s skin; the less likely they are to suffer from stretch mark scarring.

If you want to know whether tattoos hide your stretch marks or make them look worse, then you need to consider the kind of stretch marks you have and to what extent they may be disguised or accentuated by a tattoo.

Can You Tattoo Over Stretch Marks?

Some women may not have considered that they might hide stretch marks with a tattoo. Tattooing over stretch marks is certainly possible, but may not be advisable in all cases. If you are not sure about whether to have tattoos over your stretch marks then you may want to consider getting some professional advice before you do. Tattoos tend to look better over small areas of stretch marks, as a tattoo over a large area may only serve to accentuate the damage to your skin.

Tattoos Over Stretch Marks

Some women have tattoos over stretch marks without giving due consideration as to whether the tattoo will work, and whether their skin is sufficiently healed to cope with a tattoo. Stretch marks appear when the epidermis or lower layer of skin is damaged, this usually happens when the skin has been stretched, as it is in pregnancy, and then loses its elasticity. Tattooing over stretch marks may be a more painful process than having normal tattoos because the skin is damaged and thinner than normal.

If you do have post pregnancy stretch marks, you should wait at least a year before you consider tattoos. Old scars tend to hold tattoo ink better than recent stretch marks. You should also wait a year because it will give your skin a bit of time to recover before it is tattooed. Experts advise that you have a small tattoo to see how that works and if it looks okay then you might decide to have tattoos on stretch marks over a larger area.

Tattoos to Cover Stretch Marks

Providing you wait a year before you undertake to have tattoos to cover stretch marks, it’s worth starting with a very small tattoo to begin with. Black ink does not fade in the same way as some coloured inks when you have a tattoo over stretch marks but there is a possibility that the ink will run, staining the skin next to the tattoo. For the best results in using tattoos to cover stretch marks, you need an experienced tattoo artist.  You should not try to use a tattoo to cover a raised stretch mark as the process doesn’t work on these types of scars.

It can take a lot longer for a tattoo artist to use tattoos to cover stretch marks than it does for them to tattoo unscarred skin. While the process may differ depending on the individual and the nature of their scars, tattooing over stretch marks can take as much as three times as long as a normal tattoo.

Aromatherapy

Aromatherapy is an alternative therapy that uses beneficial natural oils to help the patient relax and feel better about themselves. Some of the oils that are used in aromatherapy may also make some improvement in the scarring that results from stretch marks. Even if the stretch marks do not disappear most people who have experienced the use of aromatic oils as a stretch mark therapy, say that they feel better after the treatment. Reflexology, exercise and massage are all things that may be used for stretch mark therapy.

Reflexology

Reflexology is an alternative therapy that can reduce the discomfort of certain conditions, mainly by inducing a feeling of well being in the patient. Reflexologies claim that what they do has many benefits but more than anything else it makes the patient feel better. When you generally feel better about things they are often easier to cope with. When you feel better in yourself you are less likely to worry about scarring that by and large is hidden from view most of the time.

Stretch mark therapy, including aromatherapy and reflexology may not deal with the scarring directly but they can help with any underlying feelings that affect your sense of self worth. Many women who develop stretch marks through the process of child birth say that they feel unattractive afterwards. Alternative therapies are genially accepted to help with people’s sense of self worth and accepting that their intrinsic value goes beyond the purely physical.

Massage and Exercise

Massage and gentle exercise help to increase the production of serotonin in the brain, the chemical that is supposed to increase our sense of well being. Massage and exercise may also help to reduce the appearance of stretch marks because there is a tendency for the body to feel more supple and sometimes the skin will feel less tight. When you exercise your body becomes more toned and this can often help to improve the appearance of stretch marks to some extent.

Massaging the skin around your abdomen, both during and after pregnancy, with moisturizers and oils, can often prevent if not improve the scarring that is the result of stretch marks. Many women who massage their abdomen daily while they are pregnant tend to suffer less from stretch marks than those who don’t.

Stretch marks, like any other kind of scar can affect how a person feels about themselves. Stretch mark therapies such as massage, aromatherapy and reflexology will generally improve a person’s sense of well being and thereby their self esteem.

Anyone who is troubled by the thin, linear scars that are stretch marks wants to know whether there are treatments that will hide or remove them. Generally speaking once you have stretch marks, it is a rare occurrence for them to completely disappear. There are a number of ways that you can hide stretch marks, some of them with more permanent effects than others.

Using Fake Tan to Hide Stretch Marks

Many women try fake tan to hide their stretch marks when they want to sunbathe in a bikini. Whether fake tan will work for you will depend on how deep the scarring is and what type of discoloration you may have experienced. Many women have tiny, white, post pregnancy scars and may use some fake tan to achieve a more even skin colour on their stomach. If you already have a tan in the summer then you can use the fake tan sparingly just to hide the areas marked by stretch marks.

Using Foundation to Hide Stretch Marks

If you use a foundation that contains collagen, then this may be used to hide your stretch marks to some extent, and may even improve the elasticity of your skin a little. Use a foundation tone that is closest to your natural skin colour, remembering that the skin on the stomach is often a couple of shades lighter than the skin on your face. You will need to buy a foundation in a slightly darker colour than the one you normally if you want to disguise the thin white lines of stretch marks.

Using Tattoos to Hide Stretch Marks

Having the stomach tattooed by an experienced tattoo artist to hide stretch marks is becoming increasingly popular. If you are wondering how to hide stretch marks then you might want to think about having those marks tattooed over. You should wait a year before you have your stretch marks hidden by tattoos, as the ink will take better on old scars.

Tattooing to hide stretch marks is a slow process and can take up to three times as long as it takes a tattoo artist to normally complete a tattoo. Choose a small area of skin and have that tattooed to start with as this will give you an idea of the appearance and help you to decide whether further tattooing is for you. Using tattoos to hide stretch marks can be uncomfortable to say the least. Stretch marks mean that the epidermis is damaged because your skin has thinned. If you are not keen on unnecessary pain then you may want to think twice about having tattoos to hide your stretch marks.

Some women get stretch marks on the buttocks, breasts and thighs if they are really unlucky. Scars appear in the dermis and then affect the epidermis when the skin is stretched in a short space of time. Although the marks will fade and become less visible with time, this may take some years for it to occur. If you eat a proper diet and give your skin a little bit of extra attention you should get through your pregnancy with your skin virtually unscathed.

Maintain a Healthy Diet

While many women may experience certain eating fads and fancies during pregnancy, it is important to maintain a healthy diet. You need foods that contain vitamins d, c, and e as well as essential oils and iron as what you eat can have either beneficial or harmful effects on your skin. You should also take time to massage your skin with a good moisturiser every day as this will help to keep it more supple.

Eat plenty of fruit and vegetables, berries, tomatoes and spinach are full of antioxidants, which helps to maintain the skin’s elasticity and promote collagen production.

Moisturisers and Creams

Many people swear by cocoa butter mixed with oil in helping to prevent stretch marks during pregnancy. A product called Trialstin can help to improve the suppleness of your skin during pregnancy when you apply it regularly, Moisturisers that contain retinol and that are normally aimed at women trying to fight the signs of ageing, are also useful for helping you to avoid stretch marks during pregnancy.

Almond oil and wheat germ and olive oil mixed with cream are remedies that have been used by generations of women who wanted to avoid stretch marks during their pregnancy. There are plenty of ready made products available on the market today that many women swear by. Most of the creams are non-greasy, which means they sink into the skin as needed, If you are concerned that over the counter and home remedies are not working as well as you might like then it’s worth visiting your doctor as they might prescribe something.

There are a number of topical creams and prescription medications that can help to slow and inhibit the development of stretch marks during pregnancy. Trialstin, mentioned earlier, is derived from vitamin A, which your skin needs and can be very effective for some women. Ignore the old wives’ saying of eating for two when you are pregnant. Women who put on too much weight when they are expecting a baby are generally likely to suffer more from stretch marks than those who don’t.

Step Number One -Cleansing

Between cosmetics, environmental dirt, and the skin’s natural oils, it’s easy for pores to be clogged and the top layer of skin cells to be damaged. Proper cleansing will reduce that cell damage and help promote healthy looking skin. However, be careful not to cleanse too often. Most dermatologists suggest a once-nightly cleansing using a product specifically designed for that purpose. If you have dry skin you might consider using a moisturizing cleansing cream.

Step Number Two – Exfoliation

Exfoliation is the process of removing dead skin cells in order to promote the growth of new ones. We exfoliate by gently rubbing the surface of the skin with a soft cloth or commercial exfoliating product. Dermatologists also suggest that good skin care requires those with acne to be gentle with exfoliation, so as not to further agitate the condition. For some acne suffers vigorous exfoliating can cause acne to spread.

Step Number Three – Moisturize

Regardless of whether or not you have oily skin, you can still benefit from using moisturizer. We all can. That’s because our modern, natural environment robs the skin of moisture and nutrients, which can in turn, make it look unhealthy. Use a good quality moisturizer you find at the pharmacy or an online cosmetics dealer. Also be sure to use the moisturizer according to the package instructions. Over moisturizing can clog pores and contributes to unhealthy skin.

Step Number Four – Use Sunscreen

Perhaps the most damaging part of our environment as far as the skin is concerned is the sun. The sun does more damage to skin than environmental pollutants because it saps the life from the skin cells. For good skin care you should be careful to use sunscreen whenever you’re going to be outside during the peak sunlight hours. In the northern hemisphere the most dangerous time to be in the sun is between the hours of 12:00 PM and 3:00 PM.

What causes stretch marks?

When the skin is stretched beyond its natural elasticity, it can become thin and weak. This leaves shiny red lines which often can be fiery and itchy too. Over time, these wields tend to fade to pale lines. The cause of these stretch marks is either rapid growth, for example: a child going through a growth spurt and teenagers at adolescence or weight gain such as occurs during pregnancy or as a result of just too much over-eating.

What is olive oil?

Olive oil is natural oil obtained by the pressing of olives. The purest form of olive oil is virgin olive oil. When choosing olive oil for skin care, it is worth seeking out cold pressed olive oil, as no heat has been applied to the oil while obtaining it meaning the chemical structure of the oil is as natural as possible.

Can using olive oil for stretch marks improve them?

Olive oil is naturally high in Omega 3 and Omega 6 fatty acids. It is also a very rich source of vitamins A, D and E. These nutrients work together to nourish the skin and promote healthy skin growth. This means that it is possible to use olive oil to keep skin supple and help prevent stretch marks as well as using olive oil for stretch marks which have already occurred to help minimise their appearance.

What is the best way to use olive oil for stretch marks?

To get the best results from using olive oil, it is best to massage a few drops of the oil into the skin every day. Massaging the oil in to areas where stretch marks are most likely to occur, the chest, stomach, hips and buttocks will help maintain nourished supple skin thus reducing the likelihood of stretch marks occurring. For existing stretch marks, applying olive oil in the same way will nourish the damaged skin, minimising the stretch marks and promoting new healthy skin growth.

By using olive oil for stretch marks, skin will be softer and healthier and the stretch marks minimised. Something any sufferer would be glad to hear!

What causes stretch marks?

Stretch marks occur when the skin is stretched to its limits. Areas of skin become thin and weak, losing elasticity and leaving shiny red lines which, over time, can fade to pale lines. Stretch marks are typically caused by rapid growth or weight gain so commonly occur on adolescents or pregnant women,

What is emu oil?

Emu oil is a natural oil which has been used for healing skin complaints by Aboriginals for thousands of years. Non-toxic, emu oil doesn’t clog pores, is hypoallergenic, non-greasy and highly penetrating.

Does it help to use emu oil for stretch marks?

As well as all of the above qualities, emu oil is also high in Omega 3 and Omega 6 fatty acids and vitamin E. Because of the highly penetrating nature of the emu oil, it is able to penetrate to the dermis layer of the skin where these nutrients can work together to stimulate skin growth and promote the repair of damaged skin. This can help minimise the appearance of stretch marks.

How should emu oil be used for improving stretch marks?

There are three main types of emu oil products that are easily available: pre-mixed emu oil body lotion, pure emu oil and emu oil bath oil. For the best effects when using emu oil for stretch marks is to use pure emu oil and rub a few drops of this into the affected areas once a day. Using emu oil bath oil once a week can help to keep skin supple and soft, which in turn makes it easier to heal and less likely to damage. Pre-mixed emu oil body lotion should be applied as directed by the manufacturer.

As far as a natural remedy that is great for the skin goes, using emu oil for stretch marks can help reduce their appearance and help repair the skin. Welcome news for all sufferers of stretch marks!

Why Do Stretch Marks Appear?

Although stretch marks are most commonly associated with pregnancy, they can occur whenever skin is stretched over a short period of time. Stretch marks can also be associated with puberty when a teenager goes through a rapid period of growth or with using certain steroid creams to treat conditions such as eczema. Whatever the reason for developing stretch marks, most people who develop them find them unsightly and ugly, and try many different things to either make them fade or cover them up.

Stretch marks are not harmful and there is no medical need to have them treated at all. Stretch marks will fade over time and will become much less noticeable. Stretch marks when they form first are pink or red in color and can be raised from the skin. Over time the stretch marks begin to fade and become flatter, as well as more silvery in color. There is no miracle cure for stretch marks but keeping the skin moisturized and supple will help boost the skin’s own processes for renewal. Although there are many moisturizing products on the market which are marketed especially for stretch marks, any moisturizing cream or lotion will do the same job. Good results have been reported with body oils which are massaged into the skin twice a day and help diminish the appearance of the stretch marks. The sooner someone starts using cream to treat stretch marks, the better the results.

Is Surgery Any Good At Reducing Stretch Marks?

Cosmetic surgery is also another way of reducing stretch marks but this should be approached with caution. Laser surgery can be used to try to reduce the appearance of stretch marks, but it only works on stretch marks which are still red. The lasers seal up the small blood vessels in the skin and make the marks fade more quickly. Laser treatment cannot make the marks disappear completely though. In cases of women who have gained and lost a lot of weight during pregnancy, abdominoplasty or tummy tuck may be considered. This however is major surgery and should not be underestimated. Although the surgery will remove the stretch marks and any extra skin, there is always the risk that the scarring from the surgery will be worse than the stretch marks. Both of these types of surgery are expensive and results cannot be guaranteed. It may also be that the patient is still not able to wear the sorts of clothing that they want as the scarring is equally unsightly.

What Causes Stretch Marks on Thighs?

Stretch marks on thighs are caused by a variety of different things. Pregnancy has been mentioned already, and this is a major cause of stretch marks around the abdomen. Any rapid weight gain can lead to stretch marks, so it is important to watch what you eat and try to avoid putting on a lot of weight very quickly. Weight gain can cause stretch marks to form not just on the abdomen but also on the thighs. Growing quickly can also put the skin under a lot of pressure, and teenagers going through a growth spurt often find that they suffer from stretch marks due to the speed of their growth, even though their weight is well under control. These are harder marks to deal with as there is nothing that can be done to control the speed at which someone is growing. Stretch marks form when the middle layer of the skin breaks down due to the pressure of stretching. They eventually fade to a much paler color as the skin repairs itself over time. They are harmless and painless, although may be itchy when they first form. Many people who have stretch marks feel that they are unsightly and try to remove them or make them more obvious for cosmetic reasons.

How to Get Rid of Stretch Marks on Thighs?

There is no miracle cure for stretch marks and products which claim to be able to get rid of stretch marks on thighs completely should be treated with suspicion. There are however many products which can help greatly with the appearance of the marks and make them far less noticeable and conspicuous. Most of these products are intensive moisturizers which use a combination of vitamins, minerals and collagen boosting compounds to help rehydrate the skin and allow it to repair itself from within. Vitamin A and Vitamin E have long been used in products for repairing the skin, and they are often found in the creams for treating stretch marks. Other compounds commonly found in creams include aloe vera for soothing and reducing inflammation and redness in newly formed marks and collagen which helps keep the moisture in the skin and makes it smoother and suppler. No creams will have instant results, but regular application and massaging into the thighs will mean that the stretch marks begin to fade quickly. Good moisturizing of the skin will keep it healthy and should be maintained even after the marks have faded away and ceased to be a problem.