Stretch marks can affect your self-confidence How to gain confidence in themselves? And force you to be unhappy with the way you look. Fortunately, there are different ways to get rid of stretch marks or to make them less noticeable.

Striae

Stretch marks (striae) - is visible lines on the surface of the skin, which mainly appear on the abdomen, but can be on the hips, upper arms, buttocks, and chest. Sometimes stretch marks can cover large areas of the body. The main reason for the appearance of stretch marks - pregnancy, but there may be other reasons: a sharp loss or weight gain, rapid growth, hereditary factors, stress, and changes in physical condition.

The skin consists of three main layers: the epidermis (outer layer), the dermis (the middle layer), and subcutaneous or hypodermal layer (the deepest layer). Stretch marks are formed in the dermis, the middle layer of skin where the connective tissue is stretched when it lacks flexibility due to the rapid contraction or stretching of the skin. The skin stretches, collagen is weakened, and the normal cycle of its production is interrupted and disturbed. This leads to scarring of the skin beneath the top layer. Initially, stretch marks are pink or red color, but over time the skin surface is thin, whitish line.

If the appearance of stretch marks is not related to growth or weight gain, see a physician, because they can be caused by other reasons. In rare cases, stretch marks appear because of diseases such as Cushing's syndrome or Marfan syndrome, or due to the excessive use of strong steroid creams or ointments.

Treatment of Stretch Marks

If you have a noticeable stretch marks, or they cover most of the body, you can try different ways to treat stretch marks. Creams, gels, laser and cosmetic surgery are used to get rid of stretch marks. However, we must be realistic about what you can achieve any result with their help, because there is no clear medical evidence of their effectiveness.

Creams, gels and lotions

Manufacturers of creams, gels and lotions often claim that they can remove stretch marks.

Generally, these agents are a skin moisturizer. It is recommended to use these tools as extensions still have a red or purple hue. But it is unlikely these products can prevent stretch marks, or make them much less visible than they will in time.

Laser treatment

Pulsed laser - is a type of laser treatment. It is a painless procedure that can be used at an early stage before stretching even red or purple.

Laser therapy can not completely remove stretch marks, but it can make them less noticeable. The laser energy is absorbed by the blood vessels under the streamers. Vessels to constrict, and red or purple color What color goes purple: a new look   disappears or turns white. To get a noticeable result is likely to need several treatments, the amount of which depends on the color and type of skin.

Cosmetic Surgery

Cosmetic surgery to get rid of stretch marks is expensive, and is rarely recommended.

If you have stretch marks on my stomach, and large amounts of sagging skin, you can resort to abdominoplasty. During this operation, clean the excess skin and fat on the stomach, it also gets rid of stretch marks below the navel. The operation is accompanied by some risk and can leave visible scars.

Home remedies for getting rid of stretch marks

• Potato juice

Potato juice contains vitamins and minerals that stimulate the growth and repair of skin cells.

Cut a medium-sized potato into thick slices. Take one slice, and then polish it gently stretch for a few minutes. Allow the juice to dry out, and after a while, rinse with cool water.

• Sugar

Natural white sugar - one of the best home remedies to get rid of stretch marks.

Mix a tablespoon of sugar with almond oil and a few drops of lemon juice. Mix well, apply the mixture on stretch marks and other skin areas. Gently rub the mixture into the skin at least 10 minutes each day before you take a shower. Do this for a month. Stretch marks become lighter.

• Aloe vera

Aloe vera is effective in the treatment of many skin problems. It contains a variety of important nutrients and active components, which can be used in the treatment of minor burns, and its sedative properties may be used for disposal of stretching.

You can rub the gel aloe vera skin area that is affected by stretch marks, leave it for a few minutes and rinse skin with cool water.

Another option - to prepare a mixture of ¼ cup of aloe vera gel, oil of 10 capsules of vitamin E and oils from 5 capsules with vitamin A. Rub the mixture into the skin until it is completely absorbed. Repeat this process every day.

• Water

If your body is always well moistened, it will help protect your skin from many problems. When well hydrated the skin - it is far from the regular cleansing of toxins and restore elasticity, which is very good to get rid of stretch marks. Try to drink two glasses of water several times during the day. Experts say that at least 10 glasses of water a day - this is the best way to keep the moisture in the body. It also makes the skin soft and maintains its elasticity. It is recommended to avoid drinking coffee, tea and carbonated drinks, because they can cause dehydration.

• Lemon juice

Lemon juice - a natural acid, which helps to reduce stretch marks, skin lesions, acne and other scars.

Gently rub lemon juice in stretching a circular motion. Allow the juice to soak into the skin for at least 10 minutes, then rinse with cool water. You can also mix equal amounts of lemon and cucumber juice and apply the mixture on the stretch.

• Olive oil

Olive oil contains many nutrients and antioxidants. Gently rub warm olive oil Olive oil: useful properties   in skin affected by stretch marks. This will improve circulation and significantly reduce stretch marks. Leave on for half an hour.

You can mix the olive oil with the vinegar and water and use as a night cream.

• Cocoa butter

Cocoa butter is also useful in the treatment of stretch marks.

Rub cocoa butter to stretch at least 2 times per day. After one or two months of stretching will be less noticeable.

• Castor oil

Castor oil is used as a remedy for wrinkles, age spots, dark spots and acne, as well as to get rid of stretch marks.

Apply a little castor oil to stretch and gently massage the skin for at least 15 minutes. Wrap a thin skin with a cotton cloth. Put on top of a heating pad or hot water bottle at least half an hour. Repeat daily for at least a month to get noticeable results.

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