Stretch Marks

Most of us cringe at the thought of stretch marks!  But the truth of the matter is 90% of women may experience them!  They most often appear during rapid teen growth spurts, during quick weight gain or loss and pregnancy. They may also be hereditary due to the inherited composition of connective tissue.  Stretch marks are caused by the rapid  stretching of the skin and are not easy to get rid of.  Research has shown that the sooner you start to treat the skin, the greater chance you will have to make the skin more pliable and less likely to strain.

Moisturizing three-four times a day  with products containing shea butter, vitamin e and vitamin c may be helpful.
I can attest to my own experience with two pregnancies and very limited stretch marks to show for it, again I feel all aspects must be taken into consideration including your body frame (how much more stretching a petite frame will endure as opposed to a larger one), genetics and maybe good moisturizers to help along the way.  There is sure to be conflicting stories due to the difference in everyone's pregnancy and situation.  I found my favorite products to be Vitamin E oil and a product called Bio-oil, I used these products daily and had great results.
As with all beauty treatments, check with your doctor and always do what is best for you.

http://www.bio-oil.com/en/pregnancy_stretch_marks/index.html


Good Luck!

Meri