Stretch marks are a very common problem affecting both men and women. Appearing usually as unsightly red and/or silvery-white streak marks across the hips, stomach, thighs, breasts, arms and shoulders, they are usually accompanied by ridges of very thin, weak skin tissue. Also, because this tissue tends to have less melanin, tanning may make them more visible as they may not darken with
the surrounding skin.
Stretch marks are caused when the elastic fibers that bind the skin (elastin and collagen) are overstressed, resulting in small tears in the skin. The most common reason they occur is from pregnancy, however other reasons can include rapid growth spurts, weight lifting, rapid weight gain or loss, and medical steroid use.
While it may not be possible to completely remove your stretch marks, there are products that can smooth out their ridges and fade the redness/whiteness discoloration of the skin to the point that they are hardly visible.
There are a variety of factors to consider when looking for a stretch mark treatment. Some of these factors include:
• Effectiveness. Does the product effectively hide the appearance of stretch marks? Will it help prevent new ones from forming?
• Cost. How expensive is the product, compared with others?
• Guarantee. Does the product come with a reasonable refund policy?
We hope you find this information valuable in eliminating the appearance of your stretch marks!
