The skin is an amazing living organ, able to constantly renew itself by sloughing off dead skin cells and producing new ones. When a woman becomes pregnant, the skin on her stomach is able to stretch in order to make room for the baby. Unfortunately, for women, when this happens, they get nasty stretch marks that if left untreated, could be there for the rest of her life. Women are obsessive and sensitive about the way they look as it is, and then to add even more imperfections to their body is devastating.
Stretch marks occur during pregnancy because the tissues are growing faster than the skin layers covering it, called striae. Some women get stretch marks during their teenage years when they are still growing, but most women get it during pregnancy during the 2nd trimester. There is nothing in the body that grows as rapidly as a fetus, so sometimes the skin has a hard time keeping up with the growth. Women then get epidermal ruptures and it causes stretch marks.
By using stretch mark creams, women can help their skin to be protected and regenerate cells. It promotes the production of collagen, improves elasticity and keeps skin firm. If you already have stretch marks, it can reduce the appearance of them.
It can be purchased over-the-counter and is easy to apply, just rub it on like lotion. It is best used as a prevention method. If you know you are pregnant, start applying the cream immediately. There is no smell, so you won’t become sick from it.
The key ingredients to anti-stretch mark creams are Vitamins A, E and D3 as well as squalene oil, aloe vera and grapefruit seed extracts. All of these ingredients will promote increased elasticity and regeneration of cells.
