- 1. Don't itch
- 2. Moisturize the skin
- 3. Make an aesthetic treatment
- 4. Avoid sudden changes in weight
Stretch marks are small scars on the skin, caused by their intense and rapid stretching. Initially, stretch marks are very itchy and the skin begins to show small lesions, as if they were red or purplish strands, which, over time, turn white.
Women have stretch marks more often, but men can also develop stretch marks, especially on the belly area, sides of the body and on the back. However, not everyone has a tendency to have stretch marks, because it is the issue of skin quality. So if someone in your family, like a mother, grandparents, aunts or sisters has stretch marks, you are more likely to have stretch marks as well.
So, it is important to follow these 4 tips to not have stretch marks and keep your skin always beautiful and smooth:
1. Don't itch
When the skin is itchy it possibly indicates a lack of hydration, and this usually occurs during pregnancy when mommy realizes that her belly and breasts start to itch as they grow.
A good strategy is to never give in to temptation and not make the mistake of scratching the skin because this can destroy the fibers that support the skin, favoring the appearance or worsening of stretch marks. Whenever you feel like itching, apply moisturizer or mineral oil exactly on the itchy spot.
2. Moisturize the skin
Applying a good moisturizing cream all over the body, especially in the belly, breasts, arms and legs, is essential to avoid stretch marks. The best time for this application is after the bath, which is when the products are able to penetrate the skin more easily, with better results.
Mixing 1 tablespoon of almond oil in a little bit of moisturizer is a good way to make this homemade mixture work better. However, there are several creams to prevent and combat stretch marks that can be purchased at cosmetic stores, pharmacies or drugstores. Check out the best creams for stretch marks.
Always drinking about 2 liters of liquids, such as water, tea or fruit juice, is also a great way to keep your skin hydrated from the inside out.
3. Make an aesthetic treatment
Resorting to aesthetic treatments such as carboxitherapy, intradermotherapy, peeling, CO2 laser, microneedling with dermaroller, are good strategies to chase the damage and fight stretch marks. These treatments are effective because they help to reorganize the cells and renew the skin layer of the treated region.
4. Avoid sudden changes in weight
When there is a big change in weight, such as losing weight or suddenly gaining weight, the skin stretches very quickly favoring stretch marks. So if a person can stay within the ideal weight they are less likely to develop these scars on the skin.
When dieting to lose weight it is also important not to go on crazy diets that lead to great weight loss in a short time, even because the tendency will be to recover the lost weight quickly, again.
Watch the following video and see other tips that can help eliminate stretch marks:
