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Numerous reports have revealed that stretch marks are among the top five reasons for insecurity in women. Read this article to find out how you are able to help keep your stretch marks at bay.

Ask yourself what does having stretch marks mean to you? For me they are the sure signs that I have had a baby. Saying that stretch marks may be looked upon as the proud badge of the children you have carried or as the nightmare to life in a bikini. However, they are simply a fact of life for many sufferers.

Whilst some women started developing stretch marks during puberty, others only see stretch marks for the first time during a pregnancy. Additionally, stretch marks are also related to obesity and may appear during rapid muscle growth. So as a matter of fact, it is not just women who suffer from stretch marks but men too.

So what are stretch marks and what do they look like? Medically, they are known as striae gravidarum and they look like purplish red lines or bands. Stretch marks are formed when underlying tissue grows faster than the skin layers covering it, causing small tears in the epidermal surface. Scar tissue then proceeds to grow in these tears, creating stretch marks. They can spring up on the tummy, thighs, hips or breasts – wherever your skin has suddenly stretched. As you lose weight and things return to normal, they start to become white, smooth, shiny and flattened.

Here are some tips on how to minimise stretch marks

Watch your weight and try not to put it on too quickly. Drink plenty of water as hydration keeps your skin soft and less likely to formulate stretch marks. Caffeine may also increase your chance of getting stretch marks. Make certain you balance the fluids if you are unable to give up your coffee or tea. Drink just as much or more water as you drink coffee, tea or soda. Nutritional deficiency may also result in stretch marks. Therefore, ensure you eat foods that boost skin health: foods rich in zinc, such as nuts or fish; foods high in vitamins A and C, such as carrots and citrus fruits and milk; protein rich foods, such as eggs.

Use preventative oil or cream rich in vitamin E over your body. Best practice is to start using this preventative treatment during the beginning of pregnancy or when you are trying to conceive. Even so, it is never too late to begin and you will experience great results on areas that have already been impacted by stretch marks. The cream works by penetrating deeply into the skin cell layers and acts to improve their elasticity by toning the collagen and elastin-rich tissues that are responsible for the flexibility and elasticity of the skin. The cream has a regenerating effect by energizing cell growth and production and therefore heightening skin renewal.

Together with a good diet and use of the preventative creams, you may not have to resort to the final method. What I am talking about is surgical methods such as Dermabrasion, chemical peels or laser surgery.

I hope by reading my article you can now take control over your appearance and make sure you will not suffer from this unsightly problem in the first place. No need to cover up on the beach or to be ashamed around your significant other again, you can regain your confidence by simply following these preventative tips.

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