How to get rid of stretch marks

Stretching is a common problem for every second woman. They give rise to a bunch of complexes, and in more complex manifestations, girls have a problem in the intimate sphere, as they begin to feel ashamed of their bodies. We will talk about how to deal with stretch marks effectively in this article.

Stretch marks on the body: causes

So stretch marks are skin breaks from the inside out. The latter leads to the fact that the place of rupture is, as it were, "closed" by connective tissue. Therefore, at first the stretch marks have a reddish color, and then, with the moment of healing, the obvious pigmentation disappears, and they become a little less noticeable.

Many people think that stretch marks appear on the body during and after pregnancy, but this is not entirely true. You can meet a girl who has given birth without stretch marks, and who has not given birth, but with a large number of them. So under what situations can they arise?

Stretch marks (this is how stretch marks sound in medical language) can suddenly occur due to a sharp hormonal disruption. The latter very often occurs at the time of puberty. Therefore, hard-hitting stripes can often be seen in adolescents. The same applies to pregnancy. In the latter case, stretch marks can also appear due to strong stretching of the skin, with its 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 well. With a sharp change in body weight, the skin does not have time to rebuild and gives out stretch marks.

Also, stretch marks can appear after breast augmentation surgery. For example, if a girl with size 1 decided to increase her breasts to 3-4. During lactation, and even during the carrying of a baby, stretch marks appear on the chest against the background of swelling of the mammary glands.

If during pregnancy the appearance of stretch marks is normal, then stretch marks at the time of puberty should alert, especially if they occur in large numbers. Since this may indicate Cushing's disease (when too much adrenal cortex hormones are secreted, which is associated with the presence of a tumor).

The process of stretch marks is very similar to how wounds heal and leave scars. The latter, due to the absence of pigment in them, will remain white even with prolonged exposure to the sun, i.e. Tan will not lie flat.

Stretch marks: photo

This is how stretch marks look “in real life”. At the same time, it does not matter where exactly they appeared, they look the same in any case.

Stretch marks during pregnancy: how to get rid of

As soon as you find out about your new "interesting" situation - immediately start 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 the stretch marks have already come, then it is unrealistic to do something about them without using "tough" measures. Although, you can try a fairly effective, albeit not a quick remedy. Regular peeling, only not in the form of creams, but in the form of a stiff bath brush. Massage problem areas for five minutes. Carry out the procedure every other day. It will take a long time when you will notice the first results, but for efficiency, do not give up and do not skip procedures.

After that, 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 stretch marks have appeared, the unevenness of the skin is clearly visible. It is kind of concave. The principle of eliminating external manifestations should be based on smoothing the skin relief. Then stretch marks will become almost invisible, and the skin will be smooth.

The ideal, most effective, cheapest and safest remedy 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 the skin. Regular procedures are carried out to fairly quick positive results.

But as an aid, after scrubbing (exactly after, and not instead of!), You can prepare a natural oil composition, according to the recipes below, with which you will lubricate the skin.

• Lubricate problem areas of the body with corn oil. It is rich in vitamin E, which is indispensable for female beauty.
• Add a couple of drops of ylang-ylang / rosemary / orange to the base oil (you can choose as you wish). 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

Now in stores you can see many creams that promise a 100% guarantee of perfect and smooth skin... The cost of drugs for any wallet and start 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 tender and velvety, but the stretch marks did not disappear anywhere.

Those who confirmed the high effectiveness of the preparations, the application of the cream was accompanied by a scrubbing procedure. But is it really possible to say that it was the cream that helped with this approach? Not. But you can use it as an additional care.

Removal of stretch marks

Now you can contact beauty salons, which will gladly carry out procedures to remove, or rather disguise, stretch marks. Let's consider the main ones.

• Ozone therapy. The essence of the technique boils down to the fact 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 punctate area. Such therapy does not contribute to tissue scarring and affects the skin only in a positive way. Stretch marks are made less noticeable.
• Thalassotherapy. Suitable for very fresh stretch marks, but it is not able to remove damage, only to alleviate the situation a little.
• A surgical method for removing stretch marks called Abdominoplasty. The only way that is guaranteed and 100% eliminates stretch marks. The principle is to cut and remove the problematic area of ​​the skin that has stretch marks and redistribute the remaining skin. But, here, as they say, the “awl for soap” is changing, since such an intervention is fraught with a seam. In addition, there is a risk of complications: suppuration, heavy stitching. The latter, by the way, are removed for 7-10 days, and the rehabilitation period is about two weeks.
• Removal of stretch marks with a laser. The procedure is lengthy and must necessarily be supervised by a doctor. In order not to harm the skin, the equipment must be advanced. Therefore, on occasion, always pay attention to the salon, do not get fooled by discounts, promotions and low prices. Otherwise, there is a high risk of severe burns. The laser helps to speed up the process of removing the keratinized epithelium and the emergence of a new one. For a noticeable result, you will need to take a course of 3-4 procedures, with a gap of 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 disappears by itself, after 4-5 days.

Mummy from 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 mummy, hence the specific smell, which 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 mummy;
• a couple of teaspoons of warm boiled water;
• 100 g of any fatty baby cream.

Dissolve the mummy in warm water so that no lumps remain. Add all the cream to it and stir again thoroughly. Leave the composition to infuse for 15 minutes. Stir well again. The cream for stretch marks is ready!

The shelf life of such a cream is no more than 14 days. But the above number is enough applications for 7.

As mentioned above, the mummy has an unpleasant odor. You can bring it down with natural essential oil.

• Peppermint oil will soften and soothe the skin.
• Citrus oil can fight cellulite.
• The grape seed will moisturize.
• Rose oil has regenerating properties.
• Ylang-ylang is a natural aphrodisiac and excellent antiseptic.

You can start using the cream immediately after its preparation. To do this, it is better to take a hot shower to steam the skin. Apply the cream on dry skin with problem areas in a circular motion, but do not press. It is enough to carry out one procedure per day. 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, a plan can be made to prevent them. First, watch your weight and try to keep it at the same level. If you decide to lose weight 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 deliberately change your figure, watch your diet. Nobody says that you need to give up rolls, sweets, fatty and fried. Just keep the products in this category to a minimum. Try to eat more protein. They promote the synthesis of collagen and elastin. Do not forget about vegetables and fruits, of course fresh and natural.

Third, exercise in moderation, especially stretching. The latter, with increased training, can harm the skin. It's good if you have a load-controlling coach with you.

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 can presumably appear (butt, hips, chest, lower back, legs) should be lubricated with fatty creams containing vitamin C and A, or vegetable or olive oils.

Introduce the beneficial habit of a contrast shower into your daily routine. And it is better to refuse hot water altogether, this 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 are not removed at all, even in the conditions of modern cosmetology.