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Handy Hints to Avoid Stretch Marks

 by Sheron Hopkins
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Nowadays beside pregnancy stretch marks, another reason for stretch marks is obesity. It is also found in men, for a change.  Known also as striae gravidarum, the marks could be found on the skin of the hips, abdomen and breasts.


  In young women, especially girls who had just their menstrual period, stretch marks could be found on the skin of the thighs but 90% on women as a result of pregnancy.  This happens from excessive stretching of the skin and rupture of elastic fibers.  Although they are not harmful, they look ugh!  Fading usually takes some time to some degree over a number of years or not at all unless one is willing to pay for laser surgery.  

Women take heed; don’t stretch your worries too far.  Stretch marks need not be a source of embarrassing moments in times of intimacy or in social activities like swimming.  There are psychological and sociological implications of the ugly sight.   But there is a myriad of remedies aim at reducing or preventing stretch marks to help regain confidence and getting back your life.  The market is saturated with lotion and creams and moisturizers, which help in skin hydration reducing itching.  The use of the remedies also nurtures skin and less likely to develop serious stretch marks.  As with a wide array of choices, treatments differ with the kind of products use.  But if one insists on natural healing diet strict observance is most advised.  Sticking to a balanced diet guarantees necessary nutrients to smooth the progress of the healing process.  A balanced diet rich in vitamins E and C, zinc and silica mark a healthy skin.  And to avoid skin dehydration, drink a lot of water and avoid caffeinated drinks.   

But undoubtedly the usual method to get rid of stretch marks is the use of high-quality creams and lotions.  Hundreds of products abound in the market guaranteeing to remove stretch marks or prevent the appearance to some degree.  It is only a matter of choice as to which stretch mark removal and prevention solution is suitable for you.  Following the instructions with the product religiously maximizes benefits in its usage.  Topical treatments should be used immediately, in case of pregnant women, after delivery.  Prolonging use of the cream, the less likely they are to be effective.  Massaging the cream into the skin daily makes for relief from the dryness that goes with stretch marks.  It also makes better circulation in the affected areas thus help ease tightness put on the skin.   But pregnant women beware of using these creams and lotions when pregnant or nursing as they may cause some side effects, either on the pregnant woman or the baby.  

Life is too short to be spent on angst and cowering from embarrassment.  Start feeling confident and happy about yourself.  Remember by dealing with these procedures, stretch marks problem will die its natural death.

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