Pregnant women and teen girls going through puberty are most likely to develop breast stretch marks because of the change in breast shape and size at these times.
Although these scars are nothing to worry about health wise, they still cause self esteem and confidence problems.
Woman who undergo breast augmentation may also have the tendency to develop breast stretch marks since their skin is being stretched to accommodate a larger shape!
Body builders who pump up their pectoral muscles can also experience scars on their chest, so these scars are not just associated with women. Due to the continued flexing and contracting of the muscles in this area it could make matters even worse.
Breast scars are caused by such a rapid increase in breast size which causes the skin to stretch without getting the time to develop properly. The underlying collagen layer breaks and this results in the scarring you see.
In order to prevent or treat these marks it’s best to make sure the skin is not stretched suddenly as well as making the skin more flexible for times when it isn’t also possible to stop sudden stretching of the skin.
With body building you can increase muscle size more gradually but with pregnancy, for example, you can’t control how quickly the breast grow and change shape. It’s times that are outwith your control like pregnancy that make it necessary to improve skin elasticity too.
The best treatment is to find a skin cream or oil that works well with your skin. Products produced specifically for stretch marks will contain the right ingredients to improve yours skins look and feel. Many people find cocoa butter is a good product to use as part of an overall skin care regime.
Instead of just relying on a stretch cream or oil, you should also introduce more vitamins into your diet via food and/or supplements. Vitamin A, E and C are associated with healthy skin and will help improve the structure of collagen in your skin and will help your skin become more flexible. It’s also beneficial to keep your body hydrated throughout the day by drinking more water.
Exercise will also help your body function better which means it will be more efficient at removing toxins and promoting healthier more resilient skin.
If you implement all the actions that can help prevent or fade breast stretch marks you’ll have more success than just focusing on one factor.
