Stretch marks removal tips can vary so much. Many people provide their opinions which are usually negative because they tried something for a week and it didn’t work! This results in many myths been spread which many people tend to believe.
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We’d all have less stress if a stretch marks removal process existed to get rid of the scars quickly. In reality though, you may have had stretch marks for years so it’s unrealistic to expect them to go away overnight.
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.
As they say prevention is better than cure so if you haven’t got stretch marks then making changes now could stop you getting them in the first place …
Here is a method that many people find useful in preventing stretch marks – dry body brushing.
If you have stretch marks already this treatment can severely reduce the appearance of them and make them less noticeable so it’s worth a try.
When you perform skin brushing you improve circulation and help your lymph system get rid of the toxins that build up!
You use a simple technique to improve the surface circulation on the skin and keep the pores of the skin open, encouraging your body’s discharge of metabolic wastes, and resulting in an improved ability to combat bacteria, plus helping your skin to look and feel healthier and more resilient.
Here are the best tips for preventing stretch marks or fading them with skin brushing:
1. The main tool in the process is a bristle brush so make sure you purchase the right one. Go for a natural body brush
2. If you don’t want to ask someone to help you with the hard to reach areas opt for a brush with a long handle.
3. Brush your skin before showering or having a bath, aim for at least once per day and increase to twice if you can.
4. Many people think you need to wet your skin first but don’t do this as it causes your skin to stretch and it won’t give the same effect as dry brushing.
5. Perform gentle strokes on and around your breasts but avoid the nipple area.
6. Brush each part of your body a few times with a strong brushing action.
7. Make sure you start brushing from the soles of your feet because the nerve endings there affect your whole body. Then move to your ankles, calves, thighs, then brush across your stomach and your buttocks, your chest and then finish with brushing your hands and arms.
8. Make sure you use circular motions and brush strokes towards the heart.
9. Do circular counter-clockwise strokes on your abdomen.
10. Take a WARM bath or shower, which should always be followed by a cool rinse just before you finish to stimulate blood circulation.
11. Remember to clean your brush with water every few weeks, more frequent if necessary, and allow it to completely dry before re-using.
This method can be quite tiring but anything worth doing is worth doing right so stick with this method. Give it enough time to see if it helps you, don’t give up after a week. It’s a fantastic addition to an overall skin care regime to prevent stretch marks and improve existing scars.
If you are of obsessed with how to get rid of stretch marks then here’s the best way I’ve found to go about it.
It may seem crazy to say that the first thing you need to do is to understand what stretch marks actually are and how they are caused. Although we are not skin experts that need to know all the technical jargon it is beneficial to know a bit about the scars you have so that you know the best treatments and solutions to use.
It is possible to reduce and fade stretch marks but prevention is definitely much easier! Stretch marks are basically damaged skin that has been overstretched and its the fibers in the deeper layers of the skin that tear and cause the scar marks.
So as you can can see the best method on to get rid of stretch marks involves making sure the skin is not stretched suddenly and/or making it more elastic for less chance of overstretching.
It is effective to try to ensure the skin is not stretched and improve elasticity at the same time. However, there are times like pregnancy and sudden growth spurts that are outwith your control which is why its best to improve elasticity too.
How to get rid of stretch marks by increasing your skin’s elasticity
Skin Creams oils and Lotions
Creams and oils can work with your skin to improve the appearance of stretch marks.Any cream or oil that is made specifically for the prevention or treatment of stretch marks will help keep your skin healthy and elastic.
Vitamin A, E and C
Taking the right vitamins from the food you eat and/or with supplements can help improve the collagen in your skin which is related to elasticity.
Hydration
Keep your skin hydrated by drinking water and with the application of moisturisers. Hydrated skin performs better and looks and feels healthier.
