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Everybody wants to be thinner. But if you body weight varies too much and too fast, your skin will suffer the consequences, namely some linear scars that will cover your body.

Stretch marks are those unsightly scars on your skin that form during pregnancy, or puberty. They look like bands, stripes, or lines on your skin, and can be highly embarrassing specially if you want to wear a bathing suit or shorts.

Stretch marks are also produced by important, quick weight gain because your organism does not have time to adapt itself to the added weight. Bodybuilders also suffer from stretch marks because of rapid muscle growth.

So what exactly are stretch marks? It is vital to understand that Stretch marks are tiny ruptures that appear just under the tissue that helps to support the skin and it is what helps it stretch. These ruptures in your skin are from the inside and work their way to the surface and are basically scars. Most of the time, they are purplish red lines that show in overstretched skin.

For pregnant women, stretch marks are more noticeable when they first come out.

Some home remedies like massaging your tummy with olive oil can help eliminate the possibilities of getting stretch marks.

There are many different skin care treatments for stretch marks, from over the counter products to laser surgery.

A good skin care cream will contain collagen; a biological element that is found in your skin that gives it elasticity. As your body ages, collagen is depleted and you may suffer stretch marks. When collagen is added to these products, your skin absorbs the collagen and tightens. This can reduce the risk of forming stretch marks. In this respect, the claims that collagen enhances stretch marks holds true.

Another alternative that is used to get rid stretch marks is laser treatment. The laser is used to destroy all tissue and skin that is affected by stretch marks. It is however important to note that this alternative is highly expensive and often more than one session is needed in order for it to be effective. Laser stretch mark removal works best in the early stages when the lesions are darkest because the laser responds better than it does in the latter phases when the scars are lighter.

Stretch marks can make anyone experience self-conscience. For some, they are an inevitable part of life and for others they are a continual source of anxiety. Those people who want to get rid of the unsightly scars will do just about anything to clean up their skin.

Prevent the consequences of stretch marks and several skin ailments applying a new skin care solution made only with biological ingredients.

- Martha Fitzharris