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• Helps preserve skin’s elasticity and suppleness
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• Effective remedy for the common problems women face in pregnancy

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This soothing body cream was specifically developed to aid in the prevention of stretch marks caused by the rapid expansion of skin during pregnancy. Created by an obstetrician, this unique blend of ingredients forms a rich, moisturizing and hydrating cream…. More >>

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Losing weight is certainly a good idea especially if you’ve gained a lot of extra pounds because of overeating and inactivity. But there’s a downside to weight loss; it can give you a lot of stretch marks.

Stretch marks are pink, red or purplish-blue lines that appear on the abdomen, thighs or buttocks. They appear in both men and women and are the result of overstretching. When skin is overstretched as a result of pregnancy, obesity and extreme weight loss, the dermis (the middle layer of the skin) is damaged leafing to the formation of scars or stretch marks.

“Skin does not bounce back if it’s been stretched by rapid growth due to pregnancy, weight gain, or extreme weight loss. Instead, it becomes decorated by a form of scarring called stretch marks, or striae. Stretch marks often start off as reddish or purplish in color and then become glossy skin that appears streaked in silver or white,” according to MedicineNet.

“Stretch marks occur in the dermis, the elastic middle layer of skin that allows it to retain its shape. However, when constantly stretched, the dermis can break down leaving behind stretch marks,” it added.

Although stretch marks disappear over time, there are many ways to deal with them if you can’t wait that long. Sunless tanning treatments can cover them or you may try water-resistant body makeup. For beach lovers there are many fashionable swimsuits to choose from that can cover up stretch marks.

“Speaking of pool or beach time, the good news is that current fashion favors many styles of bathing suits that also just happen to hide stretch marks. ‘Boy short’ style suits (popular with many athletes because they don’t ride up when a person moves) work well for hiding stretch marks on the buttocks and upper thighs. And because many swimmers prefer high-neck bathing suits, which can hide stretch marks in the chest area, there are usually lots of styles to choose from,” said TeensHealth, a project of the Nemours Foundation’s Center for Children’s Health Media.

Dermabrasion, chemical peels and laser surgery can slightly improve older stretch marks but they can be uncomfortable and expensive. What’s more, those stretch marks can return anytime!

Creams, oils and ointments advertised for stretch marks are often a waste of money but some may help. Choose one that works for you and don’t be misled by price. The most expensive products aren’t always the best.

“Creams containing vitamin E are often recommended, and in the Caribbean cocoa butter is used to remove scars with varying levels of success. Creams are available from the pharmacist or health and beauty shops,” said Dr. Rob Hicks of BBC Health.

“Some research has shown that tretinoin cream (Retin-A, Renova) may improve the appearance of recent stretch marks – those that are less than six weeks old and still pink or red in color. However, tretinoin should never be used during pregnancy,” warned Mayo Clinic dermatologist Dr. Lawrence Gibson.

One product that can help is Strevaxl, a new cream that repairs and renews the skin to reduce the appearance of stretch marks and prevent the formation of new ones. For details, visit http://www.strevaxl.com/.

The minute you find out you are pregnant you know things are going to be changing, from your waist size to those little stretch marks that pop up. Stretch marks are exactly that, red or purple marks left in your skin because it has stretched. The most common areas for it to appear is the buttocks, thighs, stomach, breasts and even arms. 90 percent of all pregnant women will get them, whether they get a lot or a few depends on the body and how they are preventing them.

There are a ton of lotions out there that claim to help prevent stretch marks, such as scar serum, cocoa butter or Maderma. Make sure your skin is always moist, this helps in stretching the skin and not tearing it. There are new discoveries every day, ask your doctor what he/she recommends. Try them out yourself first and see if they work for you. This isn’t something you just put on one time during your pregnancy, you’ll have to make this a daily effort in order for it to work. That’s where most women fail, they just stop doing it.

During your pregnancy try to eat healthy and stay in shape. This can help to keep off any access weight. The recommended weight gain for the average, 25-35 healthy pregnancy is 25-35 pounds. Make sure you drink plenty of water, staying hydrated helps keep the skin healthy. The moment your skin dries out you can begin getting stretch marks.

If you’ve had one or more children your chances of getting more stretch marks will increase. Your skin has already been stretched out and you are about to do it again. Large babies and multiple babies can increase your chances of getting stretch marks too. Begin using preventing creams and lotions with vitamins A and E in them, as soon as you find out your are pregnant and try to lessen your chances of getting them.

After the pregnancy if you have any stretch marks you may still have a few stretch marks, even after all the care you took. These do fade over time, so don’t worry about the way you look. If they are unbearable to you and you’ve waited a while, you can choose to have a tummy tuck or laser removal. Make an appointment with a dermatologist to see what he/she has to tell you. You may discover that you can live with them after all.

Besides caring for your skin daily and eating right, there isn’t much you can do to prevent these beautiful pregnancy marks, however this doesn’t mean you don’t have to try. Take comfort in knowing that half the woman you know that have been pregnant probably have a mark or two, they may even have a little road map. Think about it as you’ve just been initiated into the gang of motherhood. No woman should ever feel ashamed of her stretch marks, they may not be the prettiest thing in the world but they do represent one thing…your child. Remember that the next time you are getting disgusted by them.