How To Get Rid Of Stretch Marks

Do you or someone you know have stretch marks and want to get rid of them? If you are then you are not alone! There are millions of women and men all across the globe that have stretch marks at one place or another on their bodies. In this article however, I am going to reveal the causes of these ugly marks and exactly what you can do to prevent and reduce their appearance.

What Causes Stretch Marks?

Knowing what causes stretch marks is the first step towards getting rid of them. After all, if you know the factors that contribute to these marks on your skin then more than like you will avoid these factors at all possible cost. i.e if they can be avoided.

Stretch marks occur when there is a rapid change in the skin. Whenever there is a rapid weight gain the skin is stretched beyond its limits and as a result there is a tear in the middle layer of the skin called the dermis. When this occurs, the callagen and elastin fibers in the dermis becomes scarred which shows up as stripes on the affected area.

This is the main reason why pregnant women and body builders are more prone to having stretch marks. When a women is pregnant, the skin stretches to accommodate the fetus insider her womb and it's a similar scenario when bodybuilders lift weights to grow their muscles.  

How To Prevent Stretch Marks

In the case of a woman getting pregnant, it may be impossible to prevent the onset of stretch marks and a different approach maybe necessary to reduce their appearance. For others though, here are some tips to ensure that these ugly marks don't take over your skin.

1. Eat Healthy

This is the best way to stay in shape and prevent yourself from getting overweight. Once you start to gain weight your skin will stretch to accommodate the additional weight and thus the onset of stretch marks

2. Exercise Regularly

Just as with eating healthy, you need to also exercise to stay in shape and keep your muscles toned. This will not only prevent stretch marks but will also allow your to look trim and sexy.

What If You Already Have Stretch Marks?

If you already have stretch marks, there are a few things that you can do to dramatically reduce their appearance. Unfortunately you can't get rid of them completely. However, you can read this article for some of the most effective procedures to reduce the appearance of stretch marks.

Good Luck!