Dealing With Stretch Marks
Stretch marks are tears in a skin matrix exaggerated by atrophy, a condition characterized by weak spot, reduction, unevenness, stiffness, shrink in the size of tissues, diminished cellular proliferation and decreased function, and also called atrophia. What you notice on the surface are marks gone behind by the formation of scar tissues deep within the skin. The marks will not disappear with collagen boosters or by just abrading or resurfacing the outer layer of the skin; only by the action of enzymes that “digest” or dissolve scars and non-functional tissues and simultaneously rebuild healthy tissues.
The stretch mark treatment and prevention products people find nowadays are aimed at replenishing skin matrix by stimulating the synthesis of collagen and elastin (e.g. those containing ingredients such as ascorbic acid, copper peptides, palmitoyl pentapeptide or oligopeptides).
Unfortunately, this approach fails or falls short in most people affected by atrophic skin, whereby skin is very thin and its elastin fibers are damaged and not strong enough to support stretching beyond what it has been accustomed too. This is presumably due to the particular chemistry of skin affected by changes in the glucocorticoid hormones. Glucocorticoids prevent connective tissues from forming the collagen and elastin fibers needed to keep the skin tight, and fibers in the dermal layer then tear.
Hormonal changes affect skin metabolism especially during pregnancy, growth spurts during puberty, weight lifting while also taking steroids, or sudden weight gains. Hormonal changes cause an inability to respond to skin matrix synthesis boosters.
Failure to respond to collagen and elastin boosters is also due to something crucial missing in most stretch mark products; an element that would help your body get rid of scar tissues and that would help prevent stretch marks by strengthening your skin, counteracting the effects of hormonal changes, improving skin metabolism and thus helping your skin become more resilient.
The stretch mark creams out in the market serve to moisturize and hydrate your skin. They basically work by keeping your skin more elastic. They also aid in the production of collagen and elastin in the epidermis. Thus, they help the skin resist the adverse effects of extreme stretching when it is not able to stretch enough on its own. Stretch mark removal creams usually contain a lot of potent antioxidants, vitamins, and lipids to ensure that they provide not only corrective but also preventive action against stretch marks. These ingredients will help in getting rid of dead skin cells and boost in the production of more elastic skin cells.
Using a stretch mark lotion is common amongst people who are having trouble with these scars.
• You can buy them anywhere.
• They cost less than surgical methods.
• They are easy to apply and can target different areas.
• They will not give you scars or post surgical side-effects.
• There are fewer risks involved.
There is no need to fear stretch marks anymore. The only possible risk in using a stretch mark lotion is the development of an allergic reaction to it. It is important that you read labels before using any kind of product. This will reduce the risk of you developing allergies because of the ingredients.
The most effective stretch mark removal creams and lotions are the ones that boost the production of collagen, which is our skin’s building block, and elastin, which is a protein that enhances the elasticity of our skin and the amount of water that the skin can hold. Other products that aim at stretch mark removal include vitamin E. By applying these products, you ensure that the cells of your skin get rejuvenated and that the epidermal layer thickens.
