Stretch marks are fine lines that appear on the skin due to the extensive growth in a short time period. Due to this rapid growth, the skin looses its flexibility. The loss of flexibility is on account of the undue stretching leading to the tearing up of collagen fibres.
When the stretch marks just begin to develop, they are red or purple in color but as the time goes, they appear as thin silvery line that are almost permanent. The permanent damage is due to the deepest layer of skin of being harmed in an irreversible manner.
There are many ways on how to get rid of stretch marks. To mention some - creams, dermabrasion, chemical peel and laser treatments are among the well known ones.
Pregnancy marks are not very harmful and can be treated with the help of herbal treatments which include regular massaging with cocoa and emu oil. These oils have the remarkable property of penetrating into the skin and moisturizing it thus increasing the elasticity of skin. Drinking lots of water can help you in many ways. Going for a balanced diet and including a regular exercising regime into your routine helps you make skin healthier.
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