Essay On Stretch Marks

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Today, 90% of women are prone to pregnancy stretch marks problem. Pregnancy stretch mark occurs during pregnancy because your abdomen gets stretched suddenly and looses its elasticity. Stretch marks are fine lines appearing on your skin. They can appear anywhere "on your buttocks, thighs, breasts, or on your stomach. Stretch marks on breast usually appear during pregnancy because during this period the breasts become bigger and heavier. Pregnancy is not the only the cause of stretch marks on your skin - stretch marks can also be due to puberty or obesity.

At first, when stretch marks appear, they may be reddish in color but with time these lines fade and turn into white lines, whether treated or not. They occur in the middle layer of our skin which is responsible for nourishment. There are many treatments available for removing stretch marks like laser treatment, lotions and dermabrasion or chemical peel.

Pregnancy stretch marks are not at all harmful and can be treated easily by some herbal treatments also. These herbal treatments include daily massage with cocoa butter, olive oil, wheat germ oil. Other home made recipes can also be tried as they can in no way harm your skin. These recipes includes rubbing of apricot scrub on affected areas. Drink plenty of water as water hydrates the skin. Also avoid caffeinated …show more content…

These usually occur during specific stages in their lives. Suitable examples for these stages include pregnancy, obesity. Removing a stretch mark can be a taunting task from the perspective of a woman. There are certain people who have taken up the job of advising people that these marks cannot be removed. According to them, the marks will disappear on its own - this is true, likewise. However, the fact that there are no treatments is simply a misconception. I will be listing certain tips that are commonly employed by people to remove stretch