Anti-Stretch Mark

It is well known that completely eliminating established stretch marks is utopian! However, it is possible to reduce them thanks to good skin care habits which will ensure better elasticity of the skin. Find out how to make stretch marks disappear (or almost!) with these few simple, natural and effective tips.
 What are stretch marks?
 Stretch marks appear on the skin in the form of streaked lines similar to scars. They occur naturally when the dermis tears, affecting the structure of our skin in this area. Newer stretch marks are red or purple in color and then usually transform over time, taking on the appearance of less visible white lines.
 Stretch marks are a common skin problem that affects many people, especially women. Stretch marks are usually found on the stomach, thighs, buttocks and breasts. Since stretch marks are closely linked to the elasticity of the skin, people with particularly thin skin seem more likely to see their dermis tear and therefore develop stretch marks than people with a thicker skin type.
 Stretch marks are not problematic for our health, but they can pose an aesthetic concern for some people who want to know how to make stretch marks disappear. Although it is not possible to eliminate them entirely, we can work to reduce them by taking care of the elasticity of our skin.
 The causes of stretch marks
 Typically, stretch marks occur with sudden weight gain or during a growth spurt. Adolescence, pregnancy or simply significant weight gain can cause stretch marks.
 Dermatology professionals make a link between the appearance of stretch marks and the hormonal sphere. Rapid weight gain in combination with certain hormonal factors affecting skin elasticity could then be the winning combination for seeing stretch marks appear on your skin! We are particularly talking about cortisol (the stress hormone) which, when produced in large quantities, would increase our tendency to develop stretch marks.
 You can also read our article on the causes of stretch marks.
 Is it possible to make stretch marks disappear?
 Once stretch marks appear, it is not possible to make them disappear completely. However, we can reduce them by working on the elasticity of the skin using simple and effective natural methods.
 Note that stretch marks often occur after a significant physical change (significant weight gain or loss) marking a key phase in our life. A pregnancy, for example, certainly leaves us traces of its passage with the appearance of stretch marks, less firm skin and perhaps a few extra pounds, but it is a sign that the body has given birth. While it is possible to work to reduce the appearance of stretch marks, it is also important to learn to love and accept these marks. In our society so concerned with physical appearance and subject to so many aesthetic diktats, normalizing “zebra” skin and fully accepting it can be a liberating and caring act to take towards oneself.
 That said, if the presence of stretch marks becomes a source of complexes, the use of various methods can be interesting to make the stretch marks disappear.