What are Stretch Marks And How Are They Caused?

Getting rid of stretch marks is an all consuming task for many women. They’re a common but unwanted skin condition brought about by the stretching of the skin. They can form on any area of the body apart from face and hands and they’re most often seen on stomachs, thighs, buttocks, breasts and hips. The over stretching of the skin over a short time period is what causes the interconnected fibres within the dermis to break…that’s what those little marks are. They’re tiny tears which allow the blood vessels to show through and upon first appearing the stretch marks are usually red or purple in colour. Gradually as the blood vessels shrink, the stretch marks become silvery in colour and are not as noticeable.

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Why You Don’t Have To Stretch Your Budget To Remove Stretch Marks

Stretch Marks

Stretch marks are one of those things; they’re not only a side effect of having children either! Many people suffer from the disfiguring, silvery marks on their bodies. If you have ever been overweight for instance then you will probably have noticed some stretch marks appearing. Similarly, young people who experience sudden growth spurts in adolescent can find that they develop stretch marks.

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