How to get rid of stretch marks
Stretch marks are a common problem for every second woman. They give rise to a bunch of complexes, and in more complex manifestations, girls have problems in the intimate sphere, as they begin to feel embarrassed about their body. We’ll talk about how to effectively deal with stretch marks in this article.
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Stretch marks on the body: causes
So, stretch marks are tears of the skin from the inside. The latter leads to the fact that the rupture site is, as it were, “closed” by connective tissue. Therefore, at first stretch marks have a reddish color, and then, as they heal, the obvious pigmentation disappears and they become a little less noticeable.
Many people believe that stretch marks appear on the body during and after pregnancy, but this is not entirely true. You can meet both a girl who gave birth without stretch marks, and one who did not give birth, but with a large number of them. So in what situations can they arise?
Striae (this is what stretch marks sound like in medical language) can suddenly appear due to a sudden hormonal imbalance. The latter very often occurs at the time of puberty. Therefore, unflattering stripes can often be seen in teenagers. The same applies to pregnancy. In the latter case, stretch marks may also appear due to strong stretching of the skin, with low elasticity.
Similar processes occur at the time of strong weight gain, or vice versa, weight loss. If the changes occur smoothly, then the skin regenerates new cells and everything goes as it should. With a sharp change in body weight, the skin does not have time to rebuild and develops stretch marks.
Striae may also appear after breast augmentation surgery. For example, if a girl with size 1 decided to enlarge her breasts to 3-4. During lactation, and even during pregnancy, stretch marks appear on the chest due to swelling of the mammary glands.
If the appearance of stretch marks during pregnancy is normal, then stretch marks at the time of puberty should alert you, especially if they occur in large numbers. Since this may indicate Cushing's disease (when too much hormones are released from the adrenal cortex, which is associated with the presence of a tumor).
The process of stretch marks formation is very similar to how wounds heal, leaving scars. The latter, due to the lack of pigment in them, will remain white even after prolonged exposure to the sun, i.e. tan won't lie flat.
Stretch marks: photo
This is what stretch marks look like in real life. It doesn’t matter where exactly they appeared, they look the same in any case.
Stretch marks during pregnancy: how to get rid of them
As soon as you find out about your new “interesting” position, immediately begin taking measures to prevent stretch marks. First of all, this is a contrast shower, proper nutrition, body care, through the use of various natural oils and creams special purpose.
But if stretch marks have already appeared, then doing something about them without using “harsh” measures is unrealistic. Although, you can try a fairly effective, although not quick, remedy. Regular peeling, only not in the form of creams, but in the form of a hard bath brush. Massage problem areas for about five minutes. Carry out the procedure every other day. It will take a long time before you notice the first results, but to be effective, don’t give up and don’t skip procedures.
After this, be sure to moisturize your skin by lubricating it with olive oil.
How to get rid of stretch marks at home
Even modern cosmetology cannot remove stretch marks, but it is quite possible to make them less noticeable.
In the place where the stretch marks appeared, the unevenness of the skin is clearly visible. It's kind of concave. The principle of eliminating external manifestations should be based on smoothing the skin texture. Then the stretch marks will become almost invisible, and the skin will be smooth.
The ideal, most effective, cheap and safe means in the fight for beautiful skin is, of course, a scrub with an ordinary hard washcloth. It quickly removes dead epidermis, i.e. removes the top layer of skin. Regular procedures lead to fairly quick positive results.
But as an aid, after scrubbing (after, not instead!) you can prepare a natural oil composition according to the recipes below, which you will use to lubricate the skin.
- Lubricate problem areas of the body with corn oil. It is rich in vitamin E, essential for female beauty.
- Add a couple of drops of ylang-ylang/rosemary/orange to the base oil (you can choose your own). Mix well and massage for 15 minutes.
- Combine 3 tablespoons of wheat germ oil with rosemary oil and add a few drops of vitamin E. Rub the resulting product into the skin after bath procedures.
Remedies for stretch marks
Nowadays you can see many creams in stores that promise a 100% guarantee of perfect and smooth skin. The cost of drugs for any budget starts from a couple of tens of rubles. But their effectiveness is in great doubt, especially after it is clear that getting rid of stretch marks without peeling almost impossible.
Girls who regularly used creams generally noted a positive effect on skin hydration. She really became soft and velvety, but the stretch marks did not disappear.
Those who confirmed the high effectiveness of the drugs followed the application of the cream with a scrubbing procedure. But can we say that with this approach it was the cream that helped? No. But it can be used as additional care.
Stretch Mark Removal
Now you can contact beauty salons, which will happily carry out procedures to remove, or rather disguise, stretch marks. Let's look at the main ones.
- Ozone therapy. The essence of the technique is that the affected areas are injected with a composition of oxygen and ozone. As a result, microcirculation is restored and the regeneration process starts in the targeted area. This therapy does not contribute to tissue scarring and only has a positive effect on the skin. Stretch marks become less noticeable.
- Thalassotherapy. Suitable for very fresh stretch marks, but it is not able to remove the damage, only alleviate the situation a little.
- A surgical method for removing stretch marks called Abdominoplasty. The only way that is guaranteed and 100% effective in getting rid of stretch marks. The principle is based on cutting out and removing the problematic area of skin where there are stretch marks and redistributing the remaining skin. But here, as they say, the problem is changing, since such an intervention is fraught with a seam. In addition, there is a risk of complications: suppuration, difficult suturing. The latter, by the way, are removed after 7-10 days, and the rehabilitation period is about two weeks.
- Laser stretch mark removal. The procedure is lengthy and must be carried out under the supervision of a doctor. In order not to harm the skin, the equipment must be advanced. Therefore, whenever the opportunity arises, always pay attention to the salon, do not be fooled by discounts, promotions and low prices. Otherwise, there is a high risk of severe burns. The laser helps speed up the process of removing dead epithelium and creating a new one. For a noticeable result, you will need to complete a course of 3-4 procedures, separated by a month. The procedure has practically no negative sides, except that in some cases there may be minor short-term consequences: slight redness, swelling or peeling, but everything goes away on its own, after 4-5 days.
Shilajit for stretch marks
Shilajit is an oil that flows from the crevices of the southern mountains. The product is 100% organic. Plants, microorganisms, soil and animals participate in the formation of mumiyo, hence the specific smell that is unpleasant to many. But in the struggle for beauty, as they say, all means are good.
You can make a cream from it that will help get rid of stretch marks. It is done very simply.
- 4 g mumiyo;
- a couple of teaspoons of warm boiled water;
- 100 g of any fatty baby cream.
Dissolve the mummy in warm water so that there are no lumps left. Add all the cream to it and stir thoroughly again. Leave the mixture to sit for 15 minutes. Mix well again. The stretch mark cream is ready!
The shelf life of this cream is no more than 14 days. But the above quantity is enough for 7 applications.
As mentioned above, mumiyo has an unpleasant odor. You can knock it down with natural essential oil.
- Peppermint oil will soften and soothe the skin.
- Citrus oil can help fight cellulite.
- Grape seed will moisturize.
- Rose oil has regenerating properties.
- Ylang-ylang is a natural aphrodisiac and an excellent antiseptic.
You can start using the cream immediately after preparing it. To do this, it is better to take a hot shower to steam your skin. Apply the cream to dry skin with problem areas in a circular motion, but do not press. One procedure per day is enough. 2-3 hours after applying the cream, wash it off. Perform sessions daily until you are satisfied with the result.
How to Avoid Stretch Marks
Once the causes of stretch marks are clear, you can make a plan to prevent them. First, watch your weight and try to keep it at the same level. If you decide to lose or gain weight, do it carefully. Forget about 7-day diets that help you lose or gain 10 kg.
Secondly, even if you are not going to intentionally change your figure, watch your diet. Nobody says that you need to give up buns, sweets, fatty and fried foods. Just keep the products in this category to a minimum quantity. Try to lean more on proteins. They promote the synthesis of collagen and elastin. Don't forget about vegetables and fruits, of course fresh and natural.
Thirdly, exercise in moderation, especially stretching. The latter, with intense training, can harm the skin. It’s good if you have a trainer with you to control the load.
During pregnancy, high-quality bandages will serve as prevention. It is better to seek help from a specialist who will help you choose the best option for you. Places where stretch marks are expected to appear (butt, hips, chest, lower back, legs) should be lubricated with fatty creams containing vitamin C and A, or with vegetable or olive oils.
Introduce the healthy habit of a contrast shower into your daily care. It’s better to avoid hot water altogether; it deprives the skin of moisture, and dryness is the root cause of stretch marks.
Remember, prevention is much more effective than elimination. Moreover, stretch marks cannot be removed at all, even in modern cosmetology.
