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Stretchmarks can develop when the skin is stretched rapidly : More accurately, the skin’s second layer (the dermis), becomes torn due to over stretching. The most common areas for stretch marks to develop are the stomach, breasts, thighs and hips. Anyone can suffer from striae (the technical term for stretch marks) and they affect most of the adult population. Fortunately, our health is not affected by them and only affect us cosmetically. Of course, these concerns grow in the warmer seasons as the amount of our bodies we show, increases.

How do stretch marks occur?

Stretch marks develop when the body grows so fast that the skin cannot keep up with it. Stretch marks are generally associated with pregnancy but can develop during puberty: sudden weight gain and even body building can also cause stretch marks.

Although skin is normally very elastic , when it is stretched, the normal production of collagen is disrupted. It is this collagen which helps to make sure the skin stays tight and supple. There are other factors which affect the skins natural ability to produce and maintain collagen levels such as whether or not the person smokes and their diet Collagen levels affect the appearance of wrinkles and lines in the face. They also determine how other blemishes, like surgery scars and acne scars, heal.

What do stretch marks look like?

When initially formed, stretch marks are reddish purple lines. They appear indented and have a different texture to the rest of the skin. after a while, the discoloration does subside, turning lighter and less noticeable. However they very rarely heal on their own.

Removal of stretch marks

Treating stretch marks is possible either at home or by visiting an expert. Stretch mark treatments range enormously in price and effectiveness, treatments range from creams purchased over the counter to expensive surgical procedures for many individuals, stretch marks are ugly and undesirable and often make people feel self concious, but this can be overcome or eliminated by treatment to remove stretch marks.

Creams and oils are the cheapest way to treat stretch marks but, not much of the cream is actually absorbed into the skin therefore, creams are not affective in stretch marks removal. However, using creams with techniques such as micro-needling, results in a much higher percentage of cream absorbed by the skin so this method is the most effective method for most people.

If you are tired of looking at your stretch marks every day in the mirror, then maybe it’s time to eliminate stretch marks from your life forever.   One of the most popular methods used to eliminate stretch marks is the stretch mark creams advertised on today’s Internet.  If you haven’t searched for these stretch mark removal products recently, you might be surprised to learn just how many different companies are vying for your business.   

Identifying the Most Effective Stretch Mark Creams

So, after wading through the myriad of products that promise to remove stretch marks,  how can you tell if your stretch mark cream can be relied upon to eliminate your stretch mark problem?  Well, there are some surefire ways to tell if the product is for real or stretch mark removal cream}:

1. Watch out for claims made by the manufacturer which are based on research commissioned by the same company.   Try to access independent verification from third parties, such as the FDA or AMA, or even individual doctors.  Also look for customer testimonials on independent websites that review products or gather user feedback on various products.  

2. Watch out for companies where there is only one study used to support claims as to the effectiveness of the stretch mark cream.  

3.  If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is!  Watch out for statements like “lose stretch marks and other skin blemishes every time you apply the cream.”

4. Beware of claims based on extremely complex medical facts and then distilled into medical support for fantastic assertions made with respect to the manufacturer’s stretch mark removal cream.   A case in point is magnetism or even Vitamin O as being the answer to stretch mark problems.

So, in your quest to eliminate stretch marks, you need to do your research before making an investment in what can be a pretty expensive {stretch mark cream~spending a single dollar}.   Following the above guidelines can certainly save you money as well as the time it takes to determine that the stretch mark cream product doesn’t work.   Bottom line: Don’t waste your money on a dubious product; there are plenty of high quality and effective stretch mark treatments available that will actually remove stretch marks.