Stretch Marks

Striae gravidarum or stretch marks are probably the most discussed and feared of the changes to the body. Anti Stretch helps the skin bounce back when stretched by rapid growth due to pregnancy, weight gain, or extreme weight loss. In this condition the skin becomes decorated by a form of scarring called stretch marks, or striae. Stretch marks often start out in reddish or purplish color and then become glossy appearing streaked in silver or white.

Stretch marks occur in the dermis, the elastic middle layer of skin that allows it to retain its shape. However, when constantly stretched, the dermis can break down leaving behind stretch marks. Anti Stretch creams can help individuals reduce stretch marks on several areas of their bodies, including the abdominal area, thighs, hips, breasts, upper arms or lower back. In addition, a good diet, sun protection and regular exercise can usually minimize this problem, but a combination of genetic tendencies and life experiences will often cause some of these changes in our skin.