Why are there stretch marks? And how to deal with stretch marks?
The fragile woman surrounded by enemies. Wrinkles, extra pounds, cellulite, acne – and, of course, stretching the skin. Those ugly stripes on the thighs, abdomen and chest is guaranteed to spoil the mood of almost every woman.
Why do I get stretch marks
In the very word ‘stretch’ is a response to the question of where they come from. Stretch marks occur due to mechanical damage when it is over-stretched. Organism “darning” These gaps connective tissue – just like the scars. And please, here’s the ugly strip-stretching. At first the young connective tissue permeated by blood capillaries, so that stretch marks are deep pink and even purple color. Then, the connective tissue ages, loses water, and with it, and elasticity. Capillaries die. For this reason, stretch marks fade away. (If you have a tan, then they are still disappointing – white. The explanation is that the connective tissue there is no pigment).
The most common reason for the appearance of stretch marks skin-a dramatic change in body size. That is why from this misfortune often suffer from pregnant women. It would seem that this is nonsense: there are stretch marks and skin of those who lost weight too quickly. Well, this is where they come from? Indeed, the volume of the body, by contrast, decreased! What is there tension? It turns out that when you lose weight too quickly, the blood supply of the skin deteriorates, and with it falls sharply elasticity of the main subcutaneous layer of the dermis. Where excess skin develops wrinkles in it “breaks”, as if over-dried paper to fold. Everything else you already know …
Dietitians accurately calculated the rate at which is acceptable to lose weight without risk to make stretch marks in their abdomen or thighs. The limit is: in a month you are allowed to reduce their weight by no more than 2%. For a woman weighing 75 pounds, this means the loss of one and a half pounds, no more!
The important role played by genetic factors. Tendency to stretch the skin is inherited. If your mother or grandmother suffered from these strips of dirty, then you will not be saved. Much depends on age. Oddly enough, but in 15-25 years the risk of stretch marks is the highest. This is due to the fact that young skin is growing “too” slow. She often breaks, do not keep up with the growth of the body. But in middle age are almost no stretch. The skin has time to stretch out. Formed deep wrinkles. They contain stock “material”, which is enough to compensate for any stretching. northern Women more prone to stretch marks than Southern woman. For the reason that they have a much more delicate skin. What conclusion follows from the above? Stretch the skin from us you do not protect themselves. It is sad but true …
How to deal with stretch marks?
Experts recommend eating more protein. He is the main “building blocks” of the skin, is responsible for regeneration (updating) of the skin, their healthy and supple. However, the final word in the prevention (as opposed to treating!) Stretch of the skin remains for many cosmetics. Their maximum objective – to moisten the skin and stimulate collagen formation. Well, more than in the skin of both, the higher the margin of safety.
Actually, the old and reliable means for the prevention of stretch marks is ordinary olive oil. Today, however, to olive oil added to an arsenal of cosmetic products. As a rule, they contain natural elastin and collagen, silicone, different nutrients, as well as hyaluronic acid – a powerful moisturizer, “hold” moisture in the upper layers of the skin. Frankly, none of these components can not penetrate into the skin. The good news is that they create on the surface of the skin very thin “sealing” a film that prevents evaporation of moisture.
Relatively recently, there were medicines to prevent stretch marks skin with herbal extracts. Essential oils of rosewood, lemon, mint, and wheat germ oils and nuts are actively struggling with sagging skin, and biosaharidy, raffermin soy protein hydrolysates of carrot extract and tiger grass prevent tension, reduce existing scars, strengthen the structure of the supporting fibers of the skin and prevents flabbiness in by prolonged wetting. At least that’s what they say in advertising. Can you believe all this? Well, yes and no. Each of the components at one time was evidence of its effectiveness in sterile laboratories. But when it comes to specific production, too much depends on the quality of raw materials, dosage, storage and sales.
One of the latest contenders for the role of savior of our skin stretch-retinol, ie vitamin A. Retinol is known for its potent effects on cells of the skin: they actively synthesize protein, divide, produce collagen in the dermis. Another firming ingredient demitil aminoethanol, or simply DMAE – also substance of natural origin, which can make the human body itself, but insufficient. DMAE has anti-inflammatory properties, reduces the redness in the area stretching occurred and smooths old scars. Unfortunately, the effect of this substance short-lived (no longer than days), and use tools with DMAE has a daily basis.
Get Rid of Stretch Marks
Finally, you can simply hide stretch marks means a decorative makeup. For example, to camouflage the fresh, still pale stretch marks tanning use. Due to the fact that the skin around the scar will become a rich brown color, stretch marks themselves are no longer so apparent.
and still the best way to avoid stretching the skin, to prevent sharp fluctuations in weight, lose weight and get better gradually, not seduced by the chance to lose five kilograms of the hated for the week. If, despite your precautions, stretch marks still there, do not rush to escape to beauty salons. First of all, ask friends in misfortune, and have a marketing research: what is the procedure really helped them, in which the cabin was not there after the complications or side effects. Well, if it is absolutely nothing you will not help – spread the arms and live on. In the end, stretch the skin of another nobody died!