Perhaps before we begin to consider the question of how to get
rid of stretch marks we should gain some understanding of just what they
are and what causes them to appear. Then we can consider appropriate
treatments.
Today, something like 90% of women are prone to these problems arising during the course of their pregnancy.
Pregnancy
is not the only cause of them on your skin. They can also be due to
puberty or obesity, however this article will focus primarily on
pregnancy stretch marks arising when your abdomen gets stretched
suddenly and loses its elasticity. This gives rise to fine lines
appearing on your skin. They can appear anywhere - on your stomach,
thighs, breasts, or on your buttocks. The distension of your breasts
causing them usually appears during pregnancy because during this period
the breasts become enlarged and heavier.
In the early stages
these stretch marks appear as red or purple in color but with time these
lines fade and turn whitish, irrespective of whether they are treated
or not. They have their origins in the middle layer of our skin from
which our skin receives nourishment.
There are many treatments
available for removing these like laser treatment, lotions and
dermabrasion or chemical peel. But do realize that pregnancy stretch
marks are not at all harmful and fortunately they can be treated easily
with some very safe home-made formulations. These also include some very
effective herbal recipes.
First and foremost though, you should
attend to the basics. Start by drinking at least 8 glasses of water a
day so as to hydrate the skin. Also avoid caffeinated drinks such as
coffee and cola as much as possible, as these can result in an undue
amount of fluid being flushed from the body.
Ensure you get plenty
of fresh air and exercise and eat fiber rich meals such as fish and
nuts which include zinc; and foods rich in Vitamins A, C and D such as
carrots and milk. Your meals should also include liberal portions of
green leafy vegetables and fruits.
A good friend of mine had no idea where to start when it came to getting rid of her stretch marks.
But she soon had the problem solved after acquiring a quite remarkable publication she'd found on the net. This showed her how to solve her problem using nothing more than common everyday household ingredients - which if not found in the kitchen cupboard can be easily obtained from your local supermarket or health food store.
But she soon had the problem solved after acquiring a quite remarkable publication she'd found on the net. This showed her how to solve her problem using nothing more than common everyday household ingredients - which if not found in the kitchen cupboard can be easily obtained from your local supermarket or health food store.
She'd
heard about many of the common herbal treatments which included daily
massage with the likes of cocoa butter, olive oil, wheat germ oil and so
on. But this took things to another level altogether. As she explained
to me .. "This was just something else".
Besides these herbal
stretch mark treatments, there are many lotions for pregnancy stretch
mark removal. These creams contain vitamin C and vitamin E, which
moisturizes your skin. Again - while not completely eliminating them
these can also be used effectively to fade the appearance of lines.
Laser
surgery is of course an option, if you are seeking how to get rid of
them completely. Today, technology relating to laser surgery has
advanced and has resulted in dermabrasion, an effective way of getting
rid of unwanted ugly stretch marks. But it should be noted that such
treatment does not come cheap. In the first instance you might like to
take a look at the other alternatives.
Dale Calder hails from Auckland, the City of Sails, New Zealand
and all of his adult life he has had a strong interest in all aspects of
holistic health, especially focusing on natural herbal remedies and
recipes.By
Dale Calder
