Stretch Marks After Weight Loss

Some people suffer from stretch marks after weight loss. These unwanted markings can be embarrassing and can also cause emotional distress if you wear an uncomfortable bathing suit, lingerie or other clothing items that reveal them. New, recently formed stretch marks sometimes look shiny or reddish. They may fade over time to a color a little lighter than the surrounding skin. Others fade more rapidly, however, to a darker shade of red than the surrounding skin. They can appear anywhere on the body, not just on the lower half.

It may sound strange to say that collagen is responsible for these stretch marks. But it is true. The more collagen there is in the skin, the less likely they are to become visible. Collagen is a protein found in connective tissues such as ligaments and bones. As the body becomes outfitted with new muscle and fat cells, new elastic fibers are created.

Unfortunately, the old collagen fibers are not able to replace themselves as fast as the skin sheds them. The older they become, the harder they are to stretch. So, during weight loss, it is important to replenish this lost collagen. One way to do that is with a good cream. Before buying one, make sure to know what ingredients are in the cream.

A good cream will contain Shea butter, cocoa butter and vitamin E. Each of these ingredients can help the formation of new elastic fibers. Creams that contain Shea butter and cocoa butter have been shown to reduce stretch marks by controlling the growth of the skin. A good cream will contain both of these ingredients. Vitamin E, on the other hand, has been shown to promote the shedding of loose skin, which is another reason why it is a great ingredient to look for in a good cream.

Another thing that is important during weight loss is increased water intake. Water helps make the skin softer. This is because the skin needs to contract in order to take in water. It also lubricates and softens the surface of the skin to make it more flexible and less likely to develop marks.

Another thing that creams can do to help get rid of those ugly marks is to prevent further development of those skin cells. Most creams contain ingredients that inhibit the growth of excess body fat. The more body fat you lose, the less likely you are to produce more fat cells.

How much cream should you use? It depends on how many inches you need to stretch out. If your marks are only a few inches across, you should be using a small amount. However, if they are a lot wider or deeper, you should use a larger amount of cream.

How do you treat the marks once they have gone away? Some people like to use concealer or even makeup to cover up their scars. This will only make them go away slower and longer. It may take months before they completely go away. If you want to keep them from occurring, you should work on getting your thighs as flat as possible so that they will not get stretched out any further and cause you any more problems.

Another option for removing these scars is to undergo rapid body shrinking surgery. Rapid body shrinking surgery will remove several inches worth of loose skin. If your marks are very deep, however, you may not want to undergo rapid body shrinking surgery. If your skin has grown tighter since losing weight, you may have to go through more surgeries to get rid of your loose skin.

Some people opt to use products that can help them with their marks. Many people believe that collagen and elastin cannot be absorbed into the skin. Therefore, they don't count these two ingredients when they decide which products to use. However, both collagen and elastin are essential for healthy youthful looking skin.

You may also opt to use a topical cream, lotion or ointment that contains ingredients that can help with stretch mark removal. The best creams are those that contain jojoba oil. Jojoba oil contains high levels of fatty acids, which make it an effective moisturizer. When used on a regular basis, this oil can reduce the appearance of your marks over time. Remember, even if you lose weight, you should still maintain a healthy diet and watch your weight gain.