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Prevent Stretch Marks: Keep the Skin Moisturized and Well Hydrated
By M. A. Fulmar

When the body grows too fast for the skin to keep pace with it, one may see stretch marks making an appearance. This is one of the reasons why teenage girls get stretch marks on their thighs as well as hip areas after reaching puberty, as they experience a growth spurt.

Stretch marks will also appear when women become pregnant because the belly grows too fast and stretch marks appear due to the elastin and collagen fibers becoming dehydrated and torn. This is one reason why doctors recommend moisturizing the stomach during pregnancy.

Gain Weight Slowly and Within Recommended Limits

Preventing stretch marks may help to reduce the degree of stretch marks that appear and one good way of not having stretch marks is to keep from putting on too much extra weight. One should ensure that the amount of weight that one adds to the body is not above recommended levels, and gaining weight slowly will help to prevent stretch marks.

One will often be reminded to keep the skin well moisturized as it will play an important role in preventing stretch marks from appearing. Using a nourishing lotion, oil or cream that is applied daily as well as nightly will help to moisturize the skin, which will aid in improving the elasticity of the skin, and thus prevent stretch marks. Products that help to prevent stretch marks include those that have vitamin E, vitamin A, emu oil, cocoa butter, wheat germ oil and also lanolin, though the results attained may be somewhat limited.

Eating carefully and maintaining a sensible diet that is rich in fruits, vegetables as well as leafy greens is certainly recommended, as good nutrition is of utmost importance to the developing baby while also contributing to the strength as well as health of the skin. Food rich in vitamin C and E, zinc as well as silica will help the skin in stretching better as well as get the skin to bounce back better post childbirth.

Another way to prevent stretch marks is to drink plenty of water as well as taking prenatal vitamins. In addition, there are many products being sold that claim to prevent stretch marks and are made from unique and natural products that have preventive as well as fading properties. To prevent stretch marks, one should massage the skin with a glove or massage brush so that there is better circulation, and using moisturizing creams to the affected area could also prove to be helpful.

Author Details:
M. A. Fulmar, copywriter for various websites about skin care, cosmetic surgery, cosmetics and all areas of medical aesthetics.

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