Of all the women that have gone through pregnancy 80% have a permanent reminder in the form of stretch marks. These marks appear as red or dark horizontal lines along the skin. When the skin expands and stretches beyond its limit rapidly is when stretch marks occur. In the supporting layers of skin tears occur. Stretch marks during pregnancy are usual on the abdomen, breasts, thighs or buttocks.

Several factors will determine your chances of getting stretch marks during pregnancy. The first factor is heredity. You will have increased chances of getting stretch marks if your mother got them. The second factor is ethnicity. Skin with more melanin is less prone to getting stretch marks. The appearance of stretch marks is also affected by how much water you consume during pregnancy. So by keeping your skin hydrated decreases the chances of getting these marks on your skin.

The Ultimate Cure for Stretch Marks is Prevention

The first thing to remember in treating your stretch marks is to take care during pregnancy. To keep your body hydrated drink lots of water. This will increase the skins elasticity and prevent the appearance of stretch marks. Also apply large amounts of rich moisturizing cream on your abdomen, thighs and breasts to saturates your skin with moisture.

Cocoa butter is another ingredient favourite among pregnant women for stretch mark cream. The regular use of some of the stretch mark creams on the market may help with prevention also. Eating proper nutritious food in order that you do not gain more weight than is also recommended. This is because rapid and uncontrollable gain of weight is a primary factor that causes stretch marks. A balanced diet is also important so that you get sufficient Vitamin A, E and C, which will help to maintain suppleness of your skin. Follow a regular exercise routine to help maintain your weight also.

Among the alternate solutions is applying of specially formulated creams for stretch marks. These creams could contain cocoa butter, wheat germ oil, lanolin or other active ingredients. To help heal your skin they contribute to the rebuilding of its structure. Using concealing or camouflaging makeup on the affected areas will also help to reduce the visibility of the scars of stretch marks.

Laser therapy is another permanent solutions to come about in recent times. Laser therapy requires little to no recovery time. Unfortunately it is an expensive option however. Blue light therapy is another option. Gel and light are used in this method to treat stretch marks. Plastic surgery is also a solution for permanent removal of stretch marks.

A further treatment is the use of chemical compounds called retinoids, specifically, retinaldehyde, tretinoin or isotretinoin. Under the appropriate medical supervision, they have been shown to yield favorable results in treating stretch marks. Do some research to figure out what is best for your pregnant skin care and to cure and prevent stretch marks.