Stretch Marks

Stretch marks are considered to be a particular type of skin scaring that occurs independent of some injury. Both stretch marks and scars arise as a result of the body’s process of healing itself.

Causes of Stretch Marks
While the skin is a highly elastic organ, it can be overstretched, upsetting the natural production of underlying collagen. Because collagen is one of the key substances that help the body and skin maintain its shape, when a certain area of the skin no longer produces collagen, stretch marks form. In general, stretch marks are caused by dramatic weight fluctuations and rapid growth spurts.

Symptoms of Stretch Marks
Stretch marks are characterized by:

* glossy skin
* red or purplish skin
* ripples in the skin
* saggy, loose skin
* silvery or white skin

Treatment for Stretch Marks
Unfortunately, there is no way to restore collagen or "normal" skin cells to an area skin that has already been affected by stretch marks or scars. However, while no cure exists for these skin problems, you can take measures to significantly minimize their appearance.

Home Remedies for Stretch Marks

It is very common that almost every woman in a specific time of their lives will develop stretch marks. Others, simply have a generic predisposition to stretch marks and get them everywhere and others, neverdevelop stretch marks at all.

Stretch marks prevention

Most of the new stretch mark prevention help avoid the tearing of collagen by controlling the skin`s elasticity. The brand new stretch mark prevention lotions will help you avoid stretch marks before, during, and after pregnancy. They contain elastin plus high potency collagen to keep skin smooth and control the skin`s elasticity which reduces the formation of stretch marks.