Stretch Marks Removal
Stretch marks (striae) are more common in woman than in man. This is so because some of the causes of stretch marks are rapid changes in weight due to pregnancy and homonal changes during puberty which are common in woman. Stretch marks are a result of tearing of the dermis due to stretching of the skin caused by rapid weight gain. They are a form of scarring on the skin. Stretch marks often occur on the abdomen, during pregnancy, on breasts, thighs, buttocks or just below the armpits.
Stretch marks and acne scars have a lot in common. They are both formed in the dermal layer of the skin as a result of tissue damage. As a result there will be similarities in the ingredients of the treatments. Stretch marks and acne scar treatments both involves stimulation of collagen (a fibrous substance which gives skin its stretching and elastic properties). Collagen is essential in the healing of wounds and scars.
Below are some of the most important ingredients you might want to look for in your stretch marks treatment;
Aloe vera extract related products
We all know vitamin A for its effect on vision, but it also has properties which prevent the absorption of the harmful UVA and UVB rays. Like pro-vitamin B5, Vitamin A has stimulating properties on cell generation hence its ability to remove stretch marks. Here is a list of some sources of Vitamin A; fish liver, beef, calf, eggs, chicken liver, oils as well as dairy products including whole milk, whole milk yoghurt, whole milk cottage cheese and butter.
Grape Fruit Extracts
Also known as Penthenol, it stimulates cell growth in the epidermal layer by encouraging mitosis in the malpighian layer. It has healing properties on damaged skin as it works to improve the skin structure. It reduces stretch marks by stimulating collagen production.
Vitamin A
Best known for its effect on vision, Vitamin A has properties which prevents the absorption of the harmful UVA and UVB rays, as well as stimulating effects on cell generation just like in the case of pro-vitamin B5, hence removing stretch marks. Some sources of Vitamin A are eggs, beef, calf, chicken liver, fish liver, oils as well as dairy products including whole milk, whole milk yoghurt, whole milk cottage cheese and butter.
Vitamin A
Aloe vera has a positive effect on wound healing and holds anti-inflammatory properties. Aloe vera help heal the wounds produced by skin stretching without causing scar tissue to form hence preventing the formation of stretch marks. Aloe vera is also known to promote skin regeneration.
These are some but not all of the ingredients found in the best stretch marks removal products. I hope this will help you in deciding which products to use.
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