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What Causes Stretch Marks

Stretch marks are caused by the loss of elastic tissue in the skin due to overstretching during periods of rapid weight gain such as pregnancy and adolescence.

Several factors may also contribute to the development of stretch marks and these include:

1. Family history
2. Ethnicity – African American women are less likely to develop stretch marks
3. Production of the hormone, corticosteroid
4. Poor nutrition
5. Weight gain or weight loss may also worsen stretch marks
6. Multiple pregnancies
7. Stretch marks may develop after a previous pregnancy and become temporarily darker or a lighter extension of the stretch mark

Tips to prevent Stretch Marks

There are a number of precautions that can be taken to reduce the appearance of stretch marks and prevent them from occurring, and these include:

1. Eat a well balanced diet that will help you to maintain a healthy weight throughout your pregnancy
2. It is recommended that you gain no more than 25 to 35 pounds of weight. Gaining weight slowly will also minimize your risk of getting stretch marks.
3. Increase your intake of supplements such as vitamin C and E, zinc and silica to keep the skin healthy
4. Exercise regularly
5. Drink plenty of water to keep the skin well hydrated
6. Moisturize your liberally throughout your pregnancy with a stretch mark prevention cream or oil
7. Massage areas where you have stretch marks with a body brush or wash cloth to increase circulation

Stretch Marks Home Remedies

1. Make a fine form of paste of "Three - Leaved Caper" leaves and apply on stretch marks (after pregnancy women get marks on their stomach). This will helps to remove stretch marks forever.
2. People with stretch marks may feel very self-conscious regarding their ‘scars’. A variety of moisturizers, creams and oils containing natural ingredients are available to reduce and prevent the appearance of stretch marks. More and more women are choosing to use natural and holistic treatments during their pregnancy because they are gentle on the body and support healthy skin from the inside out.
3. Biochemic salts such as Calcium Fluoride, Natrium Muriaticum and Calcium Phosphate restore tone and elasticity to muscles, connective tissue and skin and help to maintain the body’s water balance. Keeping your belly well moisturized throughout your pregnancy will help to reduce dryness and itching that often accompanies stretch marks. There are also many natural ingredients to promote healing of the skin, if such as Rosehip oil that has the ability to rebuild damaged skin tissue and can reduce the appearance of current stretch marks.

Stretch Marks FAQs

Most frequently asked questions regarding Stretch Marks by online visitors are given for your quick reference purpose.

1. What are Stretch Marks?
2. What Causes Stretch Marks?
3. Tips to prevent stretch marks

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