How to Deal with Teenage Stretch Marks
Puberty is full of problems: pimples and acne, growth spurts and weight gain, and the dreaded stretch marks. After knowing all this it's a wonder we even survive our teenage years, however, you're not the first to live through these experiences and thankfully, there are ways of dealing with these problems.
In the case of stretch marks, for example, your best option is to work towards preventing them. Don't forget that by maintaining your skin healthy you will help it survive the wear-and-tear of overstretching.
Prevent Stretch Marks
Growth spurts and rapid weight loss are the 2 main causes of stretch mark formation, nevertheless, the disruption of collagen is are the real reason behind this common skin problem. So, if the disruption of collagen is the cause, it's fair to assume that collagen boosting products can be the solution.
Once you've found the right stretch marks cream, you need to be consistent with its application or you won't have a chance at preventing stretch marks.
Another cause of stretch marks is weight gain. Because of hormonal fluctuations most teenagers begin to gain weight, and sometimes this weight increase is excessive.
If you want to keep this under control, it is important that you follow a sensible diet. Eating fresh fruits and vegetables is a great way of maintaining a healthy and stable weight. Also stay away from empty calorie foods such as junk food and fast food. These types of foods will not only affect your weight, but can also exacerbate another teen problem: acne.
Exercising regularly also helps maintain a healthy weight. Exercise has other benefits as well. It can keep your skin healthy, keep your body flexible and strong and even control your mood swings.
Eliminating Stretch Marks
Stretch marks lotions can help you get rid of stretch marks and minimize their appearance, however, there is a natural oil that is also capable of helping you treat stretch marks: rose hip seed oil. This oil is very gentle and safe enough to use on teenage skin.
Rose hip oil comes from the rosa moschata bush in South America. Its success with stretch mark treatment is merited to its high levels of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, and essential fatty acids.
These substances help dissolve damaged cells and flush them from the affected area while also helping promote the production of new collagen and skin cells. This is a process that takes time, but little by little the stretch mark begins to shrink in size.
If you don't trust stretch marks creams, then you can always just cover them up. Body makeup lasts longer than traditional foundation. Spray-on tans are also an ideal way to cover up stretch marks, especially during summer.
BIOBODYCREAM is a natural stretch mark treatment cream that is made with a natural mix of ingredients potent enough to remedy stretch marks and help prevent stretch marks. The main ingredient is snail serum, a natural compound that can gently treat all skin safely and effectively.
Published April 16th, 2010
Filed in Skin Care