Stretch Mark Treatments – For Better Looking Skin!You may be looking for some stretch mark treatments if your skin is looking a little stretched out and full of lines. Although there is no pain associated with stretch marks, they can look rather unsightly if you have a lot of them. You may find yourself covering it up instead of baring it all! Wouldn’t it be great if you could just watch them disappear! Stretch marks are caused when your body stops producing as much collagen and elastin, which form the connective tissue of your skin. Collagen and elastin keep your skin looking tight and supple. When connective tissue is compromised the result can be stretch marks. Stretch marks can ruin perfectly good-looking skin!
This may look like some old woman's body, but I assure you its not. This is a recent picture of Cindy Crawford showing the effects of mother hood while enjoying a day at the beach with her hubby. Prevention is by far, one of the best stretch mark treatments available. Once you get them though, don't overlook prevention strategies! All of the steps you take for prevention can be used for treatment. Healthy skin on a healthy body is much easier to treat than skin that is not well taken care of. Stretch marks generally present as purplish-reddish streaks (turning to grayish-white over time) and normally appear on the buttocks, hips, abdomen, breast, and arms. They are a common side effect of skin expanding at too rapid a pace. They form when the dermis (the middle elastic layer of your skin) is stretched beyond it’s capacity, which breaks down the elasticity in your skin. As the elasticity breaks down, the skin tries to reinforce itself with collagen in the over stretched areas of your skin. Then you see them as stretch marks. Heredity can be a factor in stretch marks as some skin types are just genetically predisposed to them. If you mother or grandmother had them, chances are you will too. Rapid weight gain (as found in pregnancy and teenagers) and excessive weight loss (as found in anorexics or people who get sick) are both contributors. Also people who have dry skin also have less elasticity in their skin, while well-hydrated skin tends to have more elasticity. Not all stretch marks are created equal though. They age and heal differently depending on the skin type, heredity, diet, and hydration. In time, some may fade. The instance of stretch marks should decline if you help maintain the integrity of your skin, which minimizes the effects of stretch marks if they should occur. Stretch Mark Treatments
Makeup - Covering up your stretch marks with cosmetic makeup helps to disguise them but does not treat them. It just makes them less visible to the naked eye. Creams and Ointments - One of the least expensive stretch mark treatments is to use topical creams and ointments. There are many OTC creams that can help treat your stretch marks. Look for creams that will help with scar tissue reduction and collagen synthesis. Strivectin SD Prescriptions - There are also prescription creams that are used for stretch mark treatments. These creams contain Retin-A, retinol, or other derivatives of Vitamin A. The concentrated derivatives of Vitamin A help stimulate collagen synthesis which helps diminish stretch marks. These particular creams work best on newer stretch marks which are generally reddish in color. Surgical methods - Dermabrasion, chemical peel, and laser can be used for stretch mark treatments. As with any cosmetic surgery, age, skin type, and even diet will influence the results. Exfoliate - Exfoliate the area(s) regularly. Loofah sponges work well on stretch marks over time. If you use one however, follow up by applying creams, oils, or lotions to re-moisturize your skin. Remember, exfoliate first, moisturize second. You can easily make your own scrub and moisturizer at home using these recipes. Scrub - Mix sugar, cod liver oil, olive oil, aloe Vera gel and Vitamin E crème or oil. Mix all the ingredients thoroughly and massage gently on the affected area. This mixture acts as an excellent exfoliating scrub and stimulates circulation. More homemade scrubs for a beautiful body. Moisturizer - Body moisturizers – Mix cod liver oil, vitamin E oil, and aloe Vera gel. Exfoliate first but always scrub your skin upwards, towards your heart. This stimulates circulation and is great for getting rid of cellulite too. Mix 1/2 tsp. of olive oil, cod liver oil, and aloe Vera gel thoroughly. Apply this mixture to the affected area or you can even apply it to the whole body as anti-aging skin treatment. MicroDermabrasion – Microdermabrasion Skin Brushing - Skin brushing is done with a soft boars head bristle brush and is done on dry skin before you shower. It helps reduce toxins from your body, increases circulation (which is vital to your skin healing), and stimulates lymphatic flow. Vitamin C is the only vitamin that can be absorbed through the skin. Vitamin E can help to a smaller extent but Vitamin C works the best. A good homemade stretch mark treatment is this: Mix a small amount of plain oatmeal, 1-2 vitamin E capsules, and 2 or 3 tablets of crushed vitamin C. Dissolve the Vitamin C crushed tabs with a few drops of warm water. It won’t take much! (Do not use hot water because it will make the Vitamin C less effective.) Mix the crushed, dissolved tabs with the oatmeal to make a thick, mushy mix, then add the vitamin E and mix it all up really well. Use it to massage onto your skin. (You can also use it as a facial mask. For facial masks, you can also chop up some cucumber and mix it in as well.) The mixture feels really good on your skin, it works wonder for improving the appearance of your skin, and it's good for you too. There are no artificial chemicals or unidentifiable stablizers! There are so many stretch mark treatments to choose from. Unfortunately, there is no 'one size fits all' when it comes to stretch marks. Try a few methods and stretch mark treatments that suit your lifestyle and your pocketbook. You'll be more apt to find the best treatment for you if you persevere. Top Rated Products for Stretch Mark Treatments(Most are very inexpensive yet very effective!)          
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works well on stretch marks. Use the appliance (called a dermabrader) about 3 minutes on each area. Allow the dermabrader to circulate right on top of the area you're treating. Rinse the area with warm water and pat dry, then apply Vitamin E oil to re-hydrate your skin.
