Stretch marks are like scratch marks or scars on the surface of the skin having an off-color hue.
It occur from the quick stretching of the skin associated with a quick growth due to pregnancy or weight gain.
And are usually associated with obesity and pregnancy.
It can also develop through rapid muscle growth from regular exercise.
A stretch mark first appears as a purple or reddish line.
The affected area is somewhat soft to touch.
It can appear anywhere on the body, but mostly appears where a larger amount of fat are stored.
Most of these can be found in the abdomen, upper arms, breast, hips, thighs, buttocks and under arms.
Stretch marks are a usual result of weight gain, quick weight loss or pregnancy for some women and men.
It is not something you suffer from physically but lots of people who have stretch marks become self-conscious because of it.
On your own, you can practice a few remedies in lightening stretch marks.
There are some creams you can apply, those containing vitamin E.
Vitamin E has antioxidants that help rejuvenate skin.
There also natural oils and sunless tanning creams you can use.
Otherwise, you can opt for plastic surgery.
In this procedure, a certain portion of the affected skin is removed or simply cut off.
Then, the remaining skin is pulled tightly.
You can also try laser treatment of microdermabrasion.
The best option in removing stretch marks is to contact your dermatologist for the proper treatment.
Some dermatologist will try a skin peeling technique.
Others will recommend creams.
These options are better than any other clueless course of treatments.
A dermatologist may recommend a surgery to erase these marks.
There are advanced methods now to perform this, like dermabrasion, chemical peels and last treatments.
Brush your skin with a skin brush or loofah when taking a bath.
You can also massage the stretch marks with cocoa butter.
Rub it again every night before you go to bed with one teaspoon of olive oil.
The purpose of this massage is to bring additional circulation and skin growth to your marks and thereby lighten the appearance.
Every morning when you wake up and get out of bed, use a derma roller to get your stretch marks and skin ready for the day.
This simulates the cell and increases circulation and collagen growth.
Afterwards, apply topical cream.
Eat foods high in vitamin A, C and E.
You can also take supplements.
However, a pregnant woman must not take more than 25,000 IU of vitamin A.
Add supplements or foods such green vegetables, soybeans, bell peppers, brown rice, and beets, all high in zinc.
These are great for the skin.
Drink lots of water, at least 8 glasses a day.
This will fatten the existing stretch marks and avoid new ones from appearing.
While you try out some remedies in treating stretch marks, be aware also that sometimes this is hereditary.
Some people are more prone to develop stretch marks compared to others.
As such, it may be more difficult for you to erase these unsightly marks.