The Why,When and What Of Stretch Marks

Why Do We Get Stretch Marks?

We get stretch marks because our skin is being pulled apart due to rapid growth. In severe cases, the second layer of skin can also become damaged creating further deepening of stretch marks.

When Do We Get Stretch Marks?

Stretch marks are not just reserved for ladies who are pregnant. Unfortunately anyone and everyone can develop stretch marks. As stretch marks are as a result of rapid growth of your skin they will and do effect both sexes. Along with pregnancy, puberty is another common reason for stretch marks to appear. As a teenager you experience rapid growth spurts causing your skin to be stretched and stretch marks to appear. Bodybuilders also are prone to stretch marks as their skin is being stretched by growing muscles. If you have experienced weight gain then you may also see stretch marks appearing. Finally, a lesser known reason for getting stretch marks is that stretch marks are hereditary. If your mother has been prone to stretch marks then unfortunately you maybe too. This is where prevention of stretch marks is key.

What Can We Do To Get Rid Of Stretch Marks?

If you are prepared to wait then over time stretch marks will disappear. However if you are like me and cannot wait as it could take forever or that they are so bad that you need to do something about it then you will be looking at which are the best ways to get rid of stretch marks.

Probably the most common forms of preventing and treating stretch marks are stretch mark removal creams. You may well have also used cocoa butter during pregnancy to try and prevent stretch marks. I have to say for me personally it did not prevent my stretch marks. Vitamin E gel can also be used on stretch marks. Another option but one that you must do with care and use a high factor sun screen is to get a tan although I would not recommend this as you only have one skin and a stretch mark removal cream, vitamin E or Aloe Vera would in my opinion be a better option.

Which ever way you decide to tackle stretch marks, whether you are looking to prevent them in the first place or try and get rid of existing ones the choice is yours. For more information on stretch marks, preventing and treating them visit our review page for stretch marks products. Or if you have had experience of stretch marks and want to share your experience let us know on our forum.