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Stretch marks result when the skin’s collagen and elastin fibres are literally stretched to breaking point, and are caused when the skin is called upon to stretch while hormones are out of balance, for example pregnancy, puberty, rapid weight gain or weight loss.  Many women’s esteem takes a drop when stretch marks appear and most find them to be a source of humiliation, and refuse to talk about them.  It seems stretch marks state ‘my body isn’t perfect anymore’, especially when they appear during or after pregnancy.

When stretch marks first appear, they may be red in color, and this is because of the blood vessels which will be bleeding.  They eventually fade, but can stretch all over the body. While stretch marks don’t cause physical damage, they can be the source of many psychological problems. They are not pleasing to the eye, and can be frustrating if you’re a self conscious person. Because of this, many people are looking for ways to get rid of or prevent stretch marks.

Your skin is naturally elastic, and when it loses its elasticity, stretch marks may appear. Elastin is the main substance responsible for skin elasticity. When elastin is lost your skin can become damaged. The loss of elastin is also the cause of wrinkles or other skin blemishes.

Can stretch marks be prevented?
To a certain extent, yes.  For many people the problem with stretch marks is that they don’t take cautionary steps against developing them; they wait for them to appear and then try to get rid of them.  Like always, prevention is better than cure.  If one’s skin elastin levels are taking a drop, it is important to supplement the skin with elastin.

Choosing the right elastin products for your stretch marks
With so many anti-stretch marks creams and lotions available, one does not know where to start when selecting a suitable treatment for their stretch marks.  Undoubtedly, elastin supplements are the best choice as it only makes sense to replace what the skin is losing.  

Dermastir Elastin Care Cosmetic Ampoules, by Alta Care Laboratoires, Paris, are a 100% pure concentrate of elastin preserved in a glass cosmetic ampoule.  Each Dermastir elastin glass ampoule contains just one application, so the efficacy of the ampoules is as high as possible.

Dermastir Elastin glass ampoules can be purchased from pharmacies, perfumeries and beauty salons.  Dermastir Elastin Cosmetic Ampoules may be used at home or even for salon use.  At Alta Care Laboratoires’ aesthetic beauty centres Dermastir Elastin Care Ampoules are used in the ‘Anti-Stretch Mark Program’, a treatment exclusively offered by Alta Care Laboratoires.  Alta Care Laboratoires’ aesthetic treatments are exclusive because Alta Care Laboratoires products compliment Alta Care Laboratoires’ aesthetic machinery.

During the ‘Anti-Stretch Mark Program’, one’s skin is treated with the luxurious Dermastir Elastin Care Ampoules which are complimented by the Dermastir high frequency, Dermastir Hydrotoner and Dermastir Oxycleanser.

Alta Care Laboratoires’ experienced beauty therapists carry out free consultations on each and every client, to determine what type of machinery should be used in combination with the Dermastir Elastin Ampoules for the best possible results.

Alta Care offers the finest 360 degree care, including top of the range aesthetic treatments with Alta Care products and Alta Care machinery, and also allowing you to maintain yourself at home with Alta Care products.

 

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ALTA CARE Laboratoires, an independent multinational company with head offices on Avenue Champs-Elysees, Paris. Founded by pharmacists who work in the EU, With over twenty years of experience in professional consultancy ALTA CARE Laboratoires over the years has produced products for other multinational companies.

Recently, the group of pharmacists and doctors decided not to work exclusively for third parties but also to build its own brand ALTA CARE Laboratoires.


ALTA CARE Laboratoires immediately expanded its know how in the manufacture of nutriceuticals and phyto-therapy to produce an exclusively innovative line of products specializing in food supplements, luxury skincare products and aesthetic machinery.


ALTA CARE Laboratoires full range of products can be viewed on www.altacare.com

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If you want to wear a belly out top or something. There must be a cream. Could you give me a list of the names of these things?

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I’m 8 weeks pregnant with my first and I know that there are creams that you can put on your belly to help prevent stretch marks. What worked for you?

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One question always keeps on popping up on my mind. What is the reason that causes these stretch marks? The most common answer would be that these stretch marks are caused because of over stretching of our skin simply by gaining extra weight. Although stretch mark appeared may be having several causes but gaining weight could be one of the prime reason. There are certain common misunderstandings related to these stretch marks. It is through those misunderstandings that one can learn more about these stretch marks and at the same time try to prevent their occurrence or even try to choose the best available treatment.

There is a most common misunderstanding that these stretch marks only do appear on pregnant women after delivery. These stretch marks simply don’t believe in gender or age. In fact they can be found on anyone irrespective of their gender or even age. So, everyone can get these stretch marks when their skin is simply over stretched. Another misunderstanding with these stretch marks is that by simply applying any good moisturizer these stretch marks could be faded away to disintegrate completely.

Any of the normal moisturizer can only help to reduce the top layer of the skin. Moisturizers only act of the surface of the skin. These stretch marks are from beneath. So, none of these moisturizing creams would in fact help getting rid from one of those marks that are not superficial. They appear from the deep beneath so a cream that acts on the surface may not be helpful. One simply needs a cream that simply penetrates deep to build up collagen and then try to treat these marks.

But this certainly does not mean that moisturizers never help. These creams may be very much helpful if used before pregnancy in case of pregnant women. So these kind of creams may be proved useful if acted in advance. Most of the people also have a misunderstanding that one type of stretch marks cream is generally effective for any stretch marks. Different type of stretch marks may need different types of creams to cure. So even before choosing one of those stretch marks cream you need to read the prints for the right ingredients. You also need to know what kind of stretch marks are on your skin.

High potency creams can be used to treat newly formed red marks as it can easily penetrate the inner skin. A number of active extracts are also available which may include cocoa butter, aloe vera, squalene oil, grape seed, collagen, pro-vitamin B5 which may be very helpful in fighting these stretch marks. In order to fight old rough marks one simply needs to exfoliate the dead cells from the surface of your skin. These cells may simply block the passage of the skin thus reducing the procedure of the absorption from the skin of the skin.

Certain exfoliating ingredients like Glycolic Acid, Retin A and Vitamin D3, they act as exfoliating agents. So these stretch marks can be cured depending upon the type of cream one uses.

Please visit: http://www.beststretchmarkscreams.com for information about stretch mark and the best selling stretch mark product in the market.

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At some point or the other in our lives we all have to deal with the appearance of stretch marks. Caused as a result of abrupt weight gain and its subsequent loss, whether because of a sudden intensive exercise program or post pregnancy, the fact is getting rid of stretch marks is tough and needs special expertise and care. Use some of our tried and tested tips and tricks for dealing with the unwanted marks on your body- permanently. Stretch marks darken in color over time and hence it is important to have the correct know-how for getting rid of stretch marks before they become permanent fixtures on your body.

1. Exfoliate: develop a routine of exfoliating every time you bathe. Spend 10 minutes gently scrubbing your body, concentrating on the stretch marks as exfoliation helps to remove the top skin layer which is then replaced by new cells. A special exfoliation scrub should be applied every fortnight to aid the process.

2. Prevent Sun Damage: stretch marks are already-sensitive skin areas and harsh rays from the sun can aggravate them further. Be sure to cover up the area if you are going to be spending a lot of time in the sun. Apply sunscreen and sun-block lotions to soothe the skin and protect it.

3. Oil Massage: use olive oil to massage the skin regularly. It has been proven that daily massaging helps in getting rid of stretch marks in a few months.

4. Hydration: water helps to keep the body moisturized and the skin too is benefited. The suppleness and softness of the skin depends on the body’s hydration levels. Drink a lot of water through the day as this will help to enrich the skin and keep it smooth.

5. Exercise: instead of allowing yourself to gain weight again, maintain a good exercise routine and keep yourself fit so you won’t have to worry about more stretch marks in the future.

Stretch marks can be rather unsightly and stubborn to remove.

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Anti Stretch Mark Creams Poison Or Cure


A look at how to eliminate stretch marks. Featuring stretch marks creams and what to look for when choosing one. Also resources on how to prevent and treat stretch marks. www.bodystretchmarks.com

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Stretch Marks and Pregnancy Treatment

Stretch marks occur when expanding skin is stretched to its limit and tiny tears appear in the supporting layers of skin. Common in pregnancy, stretch marks affect 50-90% of pregnant women. Eat a healthy, diverse and balanced diet that keeps your weight gain within the recommended range of 25 to 35 pounds. Stretch mark prevention will save you the trouble of getting rid of stretch marks once they’ve occurred. Stretch marks occur because the collagen and elastin that bind your skin are stressed during weight gain, resulting in tears in your skin’s elastic fibers. Drink plenty of water. Hydration is important for your overall health and well-being as well as that of your growing baby, and it is critical to healthy skin. The most common treatment is laser surgery for stretch marks. Take your vitamins.

Eat a healthy, diverse and balanced diet that keeps your weight gain within the recommended range of 25 to 35 pounds. A good way to get rid of stretch marks is to help repair the collagen and elastin growth in your skin. Specially formulated stretch mark creams aim to rebuild the structure and promote the rejuvenation of your skin’s layers. Drink plenty of water. Hydration is important for your overall health. Laser therapy, topical medications and dermabrasion, alone or in combination have all been shown to be effective in diminishing the appearance of stretch marks. Using a laser or intense light, stretch marks are treated by flashes or beams of laser light that pass through the skin into the collagen within the second layer of skin. Postpartum laser treatments may be beneficial and are rapidly gaining in popularity.

Most of the topical treatments available should be used shortly after delivery, before they start to fade. Some women also regard a certain way plastic surgery after they are done having children. Most of the topical treatments available should be used shortly after delivery, before they start to fade. Most women believe that they can prevent stretch marks by using creams and lotions. There are many formulations on the market today that claim to help prevent stretch marks. Some of these may help moisturize your skin and reduce itching. Gaining much more than this can cause you to develop more stretch marks. Massage makes the affected area more supple, reducing stretch marks by stimulating new tissue to grow. Laser therapy is an effective way to treat pregnancy stretch marks.

Stretch Marks & Pregnancy Treatment Tips

1. Using lasers to remove stretch marks works because it repairs the skin’s natural synthesis of collagen.

2. Collagen is a protein rich compound occurring in the body that repairs and rejuvenates skin tissue.

3. Cosmetic laser treatment for stretch marks works to stimulate renewed growth of depleted collagen.

4. Choose a lotion for pregnancy stretch marks that will replenish the lost moisture and keep the skin healthy.b

5. Massage makes the affected area more supple, reducing stretch marks by stimulating new tissue to grow.

6. Laser therapy is an effective way to treat pregnancy stretch marks.

Juliet Cohen writes articles on pregnancy information and ovarian cyst. She also writes articles on women health.

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Stretch Marks and Growing Pains

We often attribute the presence of stretch marks to an exclusively female, child-bearing or childrearing group. We could not have been more wrong. Stretch marks, or in medical parlance, striae marks are often present too in younger children. Some parents would probably raise their eyes when we say that stretch marks are actually a normal occurrence in children.

To understand this, we must first go into the very anatomy of the human skin, and see its gradual changes when the body expands to accommodate more mass. The skin is composed mainly of two layers: the dermis or dermal layer, and the epidermis or epidermal layer. Now in between these two layers lies a middle layer, where all the “action” is present. The middle layer, a cellular thin layer of fibroblasts and growth-giving collagen, is what changes during expansion.

Basically, when the middle layer of the human skin is stretch, it repairs itself quickly, whether or not the site of the damage is hidden or not. Take note that the skin has a fixed tightness and dimension. It can accommodate massive changes in girth and dimension, but the accommodation and expansion changes the middle layer.

Since the human skin is not really that opaque, the gaps in the middle layer of the skin show. This is what people hate the most- the natural color of the under-layer of the topmost layer of the human skin.

Growing Pain?

Yes, stretch marks are really part of “growing pains”. If we can all believe that growth spurts are a natural occurrence in the human body, then necessarily, we must understand that you don’t have to be pregnant to get stretch marks. You just have to grow really quickly, without giving the skin enough time to readjust itself without stretching the very limit of the regenerative layer of the skin.

Believe it or not, stretch marks are not really “curses” that people have to deal with because they are overweight or because they simply became pregnant and had to grow bigger for a short time period. If you want to point a finger at someone, don’t point it at yourself. Instead, point the accusing figure at your own parents.

Genetics and Stretch Marks

Interestingly enough, genetics plays a crucial role in the manifestation of stretch marks on the surface of the human skin. Take the hypothetical case of Mr X. Mr X was born of Mr A and Mrs B, two genetically unrelated individuals. Unfortunately for Mr X, his mother, Mrs B, has stretch marks, and had parents who either had stretch marks, or at least we genetically predisposed to. Mrs. B doesn’t have stretch marks anymore, of course, in her more advanced age.

Unfortunately for Mr. X, he is just hitting his twenties, and he has been gaining a lot of weight the past few months. From a light diet that consisted mostly of fish and whole wheat bread, Mr. X has been enamored by sugary food, high-cholesterol meats and excessive amounts of soft drinks and carbohydrates. Gradually, Mr. X gains a lot of weight.

The weight gain, which the body of Mr. X has not been accustomed to for more than two decades, is now here. Without warning and without giving the skin the chance to properly expand, stretch marks will then develop.

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How to Remove Stretch Marks?


Are you hiding your stretch marks? You will not be doing the same when you get the solution. Right! I am here to provide you with the easiest solution that can be followed by the common human being. No surgery, no pain and no stretch marks. You may under go a treatment through laser kind of things if you are affected severely. I don’t think you may need those things in the earlier stage of marks.

Many of your questions about stretch marks will finally land in the question of how to remove stretch marks? Many possible solutions are there in the world for this is not a fatal problem. Let me give you some of them with out pain and surgery.

Use of Creams and Lotion :

Creams and lotions are cosmetics that have proved to remove stretch marks. The function of those products will be to penetrate in to the skin and induce the production of elastin and collagen. In some condition were dryness of skin prevails, the cosmetics will lubricate the skin in the outer surface it self.

You will feel the essential of creams with vitamin E enriched oils when you suffer from stretch marks. Tocopherol is very much needed to condition the skin layers. There fore the traditional method of using oils like olive oil and emu oil is in practice. This will remove the stretch marks and also enhances the beauty of skin and its color.

Some of the common brand of creams and lotions for stretch marks are the bio stretch mark cream, Tri LASTIN, Palmer cocoa butter cream and purity cream.

Use of Oils :

Oils are the traditional medicine that is found to cure most of the skin diseases. They have the power to get in deep in to the skin layers and command them in synthesizing the essential products for skin and also act as catalyst in the process. Some of the oils that are used in the stretch marks treatment are olive oil the most common oil, flax seed oil and other oils rich in vitamin E and have the capacity to produce elastin and collagen.

Some of the functions of the oil are (1) Providing elasticity to the skin, (2) lubricating the epidermal surface of the skin, (3) efficient growth of skin and (4) adding color and beauty to the skin surface.

Use of Surgery:

Surgeries are very much effective in treating the stretch marks. This will be the real answer for those who ask how to remove stretch marks when they are seriously damaged by stretch marks. Treatments like dermabrasion and laser surgery are working but there will be a little pain to be experienced in the case of dermabrasion. This is one step ahead of the normal laser surgery in providing results. How ever laser surgery provides result with no pain to be experienced.

I hope the above provided answers for the quest of how to remove stretch marks will be helpful to you in some way. Remember the fact that they are proven treatments.


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I’m around 200 pounds atm and I want to bring my weight down to 150 within a few months. I already have quite a few stretch marks from gaining a lot of weight. I was wondering if drinking a lot of water would help prevent them. Any other suggestions besides water?

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