repairing stretch marks Treatments
April 3, 2008 – 9:02 amEvery year, well over 50% of new mothers begin searching for a treatment for repairing stretch marks. Although there are more invasive ways such as chemical peels and laser treatments, most people will try one of the many creams that erases stretch marks available today.
Stretch marks are caused by the fast growth of skin due to weight gain or pregnancy, creating fine lines in the skin, which due to the over extension of your skin creates what we call stretch marks. In the beginning, these lines are reddish in color, and then turn to a more purple color. Eventually becoming whitish and most people would like to find a product that erases stretch marks.
Exfoliation might prove helpful depending on the location and the degree of severity. By getting rid of dead skin and allowing new skin to the surface can help reduce the visibility of stretch marks. Some people make their own remedies using baking soda or oatmeal. You can purchase a product specifically designed to minimize stretch marks. Whatever you decide be sure to use plenty of moisturizer after every exfoliation to keep your skin hydrated.
There are a great many different types of creams for repairing stretch marks. Some will give a little relief, others are meant for new stretch marks only. If you’re stretch marks are more than a year old, are you have severe stretch marks. You may not reap the benefits you were looking for and why you need to read the label carefully, to choose the product that will work best for you.
Teens with stretch marks are often desperate and fall prey to products claiming “erases stretch marks”or “heals stretch marks”. There are many products to provide extraordinary results but it does take a little time, nothing I have found will give overnight results. With a regular routine of applying your stretch mark cream at the same time of day everyday you will see excellent results.
If you are just starting your search for a treatment that erases stretch marks you will soon learn that even though there are many different creams such as Strivectin SD or Zenmed Stretta, many of them use the same principal’s, the difference being in their individualized method of approaching treatment.
I have been coming across a lot of discussions on the Internet about stretch marks and laser surgery. Some people are claiming to have really good results from this type of surgery and other people are claiming it was a waste of money and was not very effective way of repairing stretch marks. So for me, the jury is still out on that one and the price is a bit steep.
I know it’s hard repairing stretch marks, but you could make major improvements in both their size, and how brightly visible they are. Do yourself a favor and put this information to the test right away.
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