No one usually asks the question “how do you get stretch marks” until they actually have them. If more of us questioned this then we would be in a better position to prevent them in the first place.
Who Gets Stretch Marks?
Firstly, I need to reassure you that most people are not immune to getting stretch marks.
Yes there are some people who will never get stretch marks no matter how bad their diet is or how lazy they are. Don”t you just hate people like that! However, it’s good to know they are the minority!
So How Do You Get Stretch Marks?
Many people assume overweight people are the only ones that get stretch marks. The truth is they are not alone. Many groups of people are prone to stretch marks. Girls and women, men and young adults all get stretch marks for a variety of reasons such as rapid weight gain, rapid weight loss, pregnancy, hormonal reasons, medications, the list is extensive.
Even athletes, body builders and those that you regard as fit and healthy get stretch marks – how’s that for making you feel a bit better?
The general consensus is that stretch marks are unsightly and we’d rather be without them. They can have a strong impact on our self confidence but it is good to know that having stretch marks is not harmful to our bodies. To start off on the right frame of mind, you must be aware that it’s not likely that stretch marks can be completely eliminated but they can be severely minimized.
How Are Stretch Marks Formed?
Within the second layer of the skin (the dermis layer), there are two fibres that are interwoven and attached to the skin. These fibres are collagen and elastin and are responsible for providing the skins elasticity and firmness.
When skin is stretched beyond its limits, these fibres are torn. At this point the skin is no longer able to revert to its original position and you are left with stretch marks.
Many people believe there are different kinds of stretch marks. There aren’t really, they basically change over time. Most begin as red stretch marks or purplish and then settle to a white or silvery colour or skin colour.
Your lifestyle affects your whole body including its largest organ, the skin. If you really are set on fading stretch marks then it should lifestyle changes as well as following a good skin care regime.
As you can see there are many answers to “how do you get stretch marks” and some skin types and experiences (like pregnancy) make you more prone to getting them.
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