Stretch marks occur in the middle layer of the skin called as dermis. As long as there is support with the dermis, you will never see any stretch marks. When the skin is constantly stretched, the dermis breaks down leading to stretch marks.
During pregnancy, especially at the beginning of third trimester, stretch marks usually appear on the tummy. This can happen due to the rapid enlargement of the uterus, then it makes the stretching of the skin of the tummy. The skin in some parts somehow loses its elasticity, and when the baby born, the skin becomes suddenly flabby, and the stretch marks don’t seem want to go from the tummy.
A specific treatment for stretch marks that could completely remove the stretch marks and return the skin to its natural color is not available till date.
Vitamin E is available in a variety of different forms, such as alpha, beta, delta, and gamma tocopherol. The variety with the highest bioactivity for topical use on the skin surface is alpha-tocopherol. It has shown a great variety of skin benefits in clinical studies, such as reduction in scarring and the reduction of stretch marks. The effect of vitamin E on stretch marks is thanks to its regenerative effect on skin. Vitamin E penetrates deeply into the skin to stimulate the growth of new cells, replacing the scar tissue found under stretch marks.
The key to avoiding stretch marks is to use a topical skin cream during pregnancy. Revitol and Strivectin are the most commonly recommended as they contain many important skin healing ingredients including Aloe Vera and Vitamin E. Many women use these in conjunction with coco butter lotions on the areas most likely to be affected by stretch marks (the stomach, breasts, and thighs) and are often able to prevent them all together.
Stretch marks are very common for both the sexes, male and female. Stretch marks are also very common among over weight people. Stretch marks are not, in any way, harmful but they can be irritated or dry and are unattractive. Many people believe that stretch marks are incurable. Adding to some of the confusion surrounding stretch marks are the overly inflated claims of stretch mark reduction products on the market. Many of good, high quality creams and oils were created to infuse below your outer dermis and penetrate where your stretch marks are forming.
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