Remove Stretchmarks at Home

July 29th, 2009    Subscribe To Our Feed

Stretch marks may become a bit of a nuisance as they are not easy to remove, and if one has them, one must understand that it takes time, patience as well as regular skin care to get the stretch marks to fade away. To remove stretchmarks, one can massage the body regularly with coconut as well as almond oil, which should also help to keep stretch marks away.

Smearing the Affected Area with Egg White Should Do the Trick

Consulting a doctor before starting a daily dose of Vitamin E may be necessary since Vitamin E is thought to be able to improve stretch marks, and by adding Vitamin E to the body massage oils, one can take a step forward in removing stretch marks. One is also led to believe that smearing the affected area with egg white as well as letting it dry prior to washing off with icy cool water regularly should also enable one to remove stretchmarks completely.

Laser surgery is an expensive means of removing stretch marks, and for those that cannot spend that much money, there is also simple methods available to remove stretchmarks that do not cost the earth, and which performs essentially the same functions as laser surgery – resurface skin. One can use home remedies with ease as well as in the privacy of one’s home.

The simple home remedy one can use to eliminate stretchmarks is applying the correct stimulation as well as exfoliation for the skin and it should be of sufficient strength to achieve resurfacing of the skin, while not further aggravating the problem. In addition, one may also use specific nutrients to cater to the requirements for resurfacing the skin. It is possible to formulate simple skin lotions and use the local drug store/health food store genetic lotions and creams or backyard plants to soothe as well as nourish the skin and cause it to be regenerated. It is certainly a cheap alternative to the thousands of dollars that need to be spent on laser surgery.

The home remedy may take a couple of weeks before one sees the results, and it is so simple to use that anyone old can use it. While using such methods to remove stretchmarks, one may also reap the benefits of other improvements concerning loose skin, uneven skin tone, body break outs, and more.


ZENMED Stretta Stretch Mark System

December 14th, 2008    Subscribe To Our Feed

A very interesting fact is that researchers have found that at some point in their lives, some where between 75-90% of women will experience stretch marks on their skin.  It can be caused from any number of different conditions: pregnancy, weight gain or hormones.  But stretchmarks are not restricted to females, though.  Men are also at risk for stretch marks from weight gain or weight lifting.

Because there is such a focus on slim body image in today’s society, stretch marks have become an unsightly blemish on what otherwise would be a toned body.

How Does the Stretta Stretch Mark System Work?

So, what makes ZENMED® Stretta Stretch Mark System so much different from all the other stretch mark products?  The fact is that this stretch mark remover really works, and the results can be seen in as little as three weeks!  This product actually works to improve the appearance of your skin in two ways.

Firstly, Stretta removes the outermost layers of dead skin cells and nourishes the cells deep within your skin.  This leaves the skin with beautiful, regenerated fresh skin cells that no longer show the stretch marks, whether they were caused by a pregnancy, a weight gain or even body building.

Secondly, they use their natural Skin Support Supplement which contains many ingredients known to help skin health.

ZENMED Bonus Offer

And if you’re willing to buy a multi-month supply of ZENMED® Stretta Stretch Mark System, ZENMED is offering a special bonus of their Renewing MicroDermabrasion Complex cream, a $39.99 value!   This outstanding skin care product helps minimize scars, uneven skin tone, fine lines and oily skin conditions.  Also, ZENMED uses spa ingredients in this product and esthetician techniques to get the same results that you would get from a microdermabrasion session at an expensive salon and it’s yours FREE with a multi-month purchase of their Stretta Stretch Mark System.


Can Bodybuilding Cause Stretchmarks?

November 20th, 2007    Subscribe To Our Feed

The goal of a good bodybuilding program is to develop a sculpted, strong, muscular body. Appearance is important and nothing looks more “buff” than a ripped body, but hold on a minute - what are those ugly purplish or reddish marks around your armpits or triceps? Stretchmarks!

How Can This Happen?

When you are bodybuilding, you are gaining muscle and generally gaining weight. During a good bulking cycle it is not uncommon to gain 20lbs. Unfortunately, along with this weight gain your body can develop stretchmarks, those unsightly marks signally damaged skin.

Understanding Stretchmarks

To get a better understanding of how you developed these marks, an understanding of the skin’s structure is necessary. To start with, there are three layers to normal skin:

1) The top layer is called the Epidermis and has the purpose of keeping out all those toxins in our environment from entering our bodies through the skin.

2) The second layer is called the Dermis. This second layer of skin is responsible for producing collagen and elastic fibers that give your skin that smooth look. It is in this second layer, that stretch marks occur.

3) The third layer of skin is called the Hypodermis and this is where the fat and connective tissues are located.

It is these three layers of skin working together that allows the skin cells to function properly to protect our bodies. And if you didn’t know it - our skin is the largest single organ found in our bodies.

What are Stretchmarks?

To answer this question, you need to understand that these marks are actually tears in the dermis layer. They are gaps in the dermis left by over-stretched and possibly torn fibers. The cause of this condition is skin growing faster than its capacity to expand or stretch. When our skin is overstretched, it can lose its elasticity and result in the breaking of connective fibers, causing a stretchmark.

The initial appearance of a stretchmark is usually pink, reddish brown or dark brown depending on your skin tone. Next, it will usually change into a red, dark red or purplish line on your damaged skin. As time passes though, the stretchmark will generally fade to a lighter shade than your natural skin tone, giving it a silverish to white appearance.

Are Stretchmarks Restricted to Bodybuilders?

Unfortunately, bodybuilding isn’t the only ones who can develop stretchmarks. People get stretchmarks from a number of activities and conditions;

- rapid weight gain,
- puberty,
- pregnancy,
- obesity,
- heredity,
- stress,
- poor diet, and
- changes in the environment.

Stretchmark Prevention

There are a number of methods that can be used to help prevent stretchmarks. Eating well by consuming a balanced diet is a great way of preventing stretchmarks. This helps by keeping your skin healthy and enhancing its elastic properties.

Another method is to exercise daily, which improves your circulation and again promotes healthy skin. Two unhealthy habits to stay clear of is cigarette smoking (can cause skin to lose its elasticity) and alcohol use.

Stretchmark Treatments

If you found that you already have developed stretchmarks, all is not lost. You may be able to fade stretchmarks and improve their appearance by taking the following actions:

1) Apply a stretchmark creme (containing Vitamin E, Cocoa butter, or fish oil)

2) Laser Therapy

3) Dermabrasion

4) Chemical Peeling

This is just a partial list of stretchmark treatment methods. Other options are available ranging from creams and ointments to major surgery. We highly recommend that you start with the most non-obtrusive approach - a high quality stretchmark remover cream. These creams can dramatically reduce stretchmark appearance by fading the color of the affected skin to where they are barely, if at all, visible.