Stretchmarks - Causes and Removal
Plenty of individuals across the world have to deal with stretchmarks. Both men and women will find them appearing after times of rapid growth such as puberty. Women, of course, suffer with them after pregnancy.
They occur as our skin tries to keep up with the rate of growth in the bones, muscles or, in the case of pregnancy, child. Invariably however, it fails to do so and tiny splits form in the second layer of skin, known as the Dermis. These tears show as red streaks initially and change over time to a silvery colour.
The stretch marks in actual fact are pockets of skin with reduced levels of collagen. As the middle layer is ripped apart during the growth phase, it fails to restore itself so that it appears like its former state. Of course, it is only a cosmetic concern as there is little or no medical disadvantage to having these marks, the cosmetic concerns, however, are great. They make you feel self concious in front of people and don’t look very nice.
Removal stretch marks involves boosting the collagen levels within the Dermis layer of skin. This is best done by increasing your own physical natural ability to produce collagen as opposed to introducing it from alternative sources. The most common technique for doing this is microneedling with derma rollers, an effective collagen induction therapy.
The other additional benefit of this type of treatment, is the way in which it boosts the effectiveness of creams and oils, such as the very popular bio oil. It gives these lotions the ideal conditions to penetrate the upper levels of skin to a far greater degree providing a much enhanced result.
As with anything involving health and wellbeing, it is vital to do your research and go and see your doctor before beginning or using any product or treatment.