Stretch Marks In Pregnancy – How Do You Prevent or Remove Stretch Marks? Stretch marks on the skin are more common in women than men, and vary in size and shape. They are caused by rapid weight gain, with pregnancy and puberty being the most common times for them to occur. When the body goes through a spurt of growing faster on the inside than the skin on the outside can keep up with, the fibrous and elastic layers deep in the skin stretch and tear. The stretch marks which form in the area are actually scar tissue which forms to heal the tears. Stretch marks tend to be worse in areas affected by gravity, such as the breasts and buttocks. You may notice your stretch marks as wavy marks on the abdomen, breasts, buttocks and thighs. They appear purplish-red in colour to start, gradually fading to white and becoming less noticeable over a period of 6-12 months. Deficiency of zinc has also been associated with the development of stretch marks. If you develop stretch marks easily, you may be deficient in the mineral zinc which is essential for skin repair; HINT: for best results choose a supplement with added magnesium and vitamin B6 for optimum absorption Vitamin C is important as it helps maintain the skin’s elasticity via its role in collagen production.
Posted on: Wed, 11 Sep 2013 10:00:00 +0000
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