How to Remove Stretch Marks - Do Stretch Marks Creams Work?

Stretch marks are considered a disgrace. They are often linked to weight problems. Even if they are recalcitrant, they are not invulnerable. How to remove stretch marks?

The causes of stretch marks

Stretch marks represent an extension of the skin, in which the reduced elasticity eventually makes it crack. Thus they are the result of the breakdown of collagen fibers. Often due to an outlet on a huge loss of weight, they also appear when the person is under treatment with cortisone. Stretch marks also mark significant periods of life such as adolescence and pregnancy, because of the hormonal changes and body modification. They appear as dark lines. The color purple gradually turns into pink and then into a pearly white color.

Stretch mark creams

There are creams specially created to combat stretch marks. These stretch mark creams are usually based on vitamins (A, E) and other active components. Their composition should help stimulate the collagen fibers to reinforce the elasticity of the skin. In addition to this, they must have a moisturizing effect to nourish the deep skin.

How to treat stretch marks

Stretch marks may leave scars, especially when they are old. Stretch marks flatten, even if they do not disappear completely, after at least six sessions (depending on the quality of the skin) ten to fifteen days apart. They lose their rumpled appearance and their whitish color, which gives a more homogeneous appearance to the skin.

Scars located on the breasts or abdomen can be blurred in the same way after surgery. Moreover, the pigment rings can also be treated successfully using a good stretch marks cream or oil. One obtains a weak recovery of the microvasculature thanks to a very superficial injection of CO2. Thus it reduces the coloration significantly, due to the accumulation of iron or melanin (pigment) beneath the skin.

What is in a stretch marks cream exactly?

• Retinol- This is one of the most popular remedies against stretch marks. This is a variation of vitamin A, which is fat-soluble. According to experts, retinol stimulates the production of collagen. It also contains a moisturizing and hydrating ingredient, namely rose hip oil.

• Tretinoin- (also known as retinoic acid) Also known as Retin-A, this is another variation of vitamin A. Studies have shown that Tretinoin is an effective remedy against early stretch marks. However, tretinoin is contraindicated during pregnancy. Once this vitamin is used, prolonged exposure to sunlight should be avoided, as it increases the risk of getting sunburnt.

• Trilastin- Trilastin consists of collagen, elastin and soy protein. It is known to be effective against both old and newly-appeared stretch marks.
• Glycolic acid- This acid is obtained from sugar cane. It is an alpha-hydroxy acid you can obtain from a dermatologist in case you are looking for higher concentrations. Glycolic acid removes the exterior layer of skin, the skin underneath thus being exposed to sight.

• Vitamin C creams- This vitamin is also known for its feature of increasing the production of collagen. The creams based on vitamin C are recommended in case you present early stretch marks.

The products mentioned above are only some of the multiple products which are known to operate against stretch marks. However, they only improve their appearance as stretch marks are extremely hard to eliminate. Generally, the products acting against stretch marks should be used very early, this ensuring you the results you are looking for.