Stretch Marks And Collagen What's The Connection?

Research studying the formation of stretch marks show that they are created by stretching

and breaking the collagen underneath the top layer of our skin. The second layer of skin also known as the dermis is where we find Collagen and elastin. What exactly is collagen? Collagen supports our tissues, cells, organs and even bone structure because it is a structural protein.

Stretch marks are damages to our skin they mean that the collagen has been stretched and broken down.

75 percent of our healthy skin is made up of collagen. When collagen fibers begin to be damaged there are big noticeable differences in our skin's health. Wrinkles, fine lines, stretch marks, and premature aging to the skin are just some of these differences. Losing weight or gaining weight quickly is a way collagen fibers are damaged and once stretched the result is stretch marks.

Many pregnant women have to deal with stretch marks, about 75 percent. Since the body is preparing itself for a baby to be born the collagen in the ligaments around the abdomen are softened by the hormones in the body. These hormones not only soften the collagen but collagen is also weakened which leads to stretch marks.

There are other ways collagen in our skin can be damaged; one of these is sunlight exposure. UVA and UVB radiation damages the collagen in our skin. When planning to hang out in the sun, sunscreen is very important because skin cancer and aged skin are other dangers.

Pollution is another way the collagen in our skin can be damaged. Free radical damage through pollution causes stretch marks, premature aging, and wrinkles. Skin damage from pollution can be prevented by antioxidants in our diet or with supplements. Maintaining the healthy collagen we already have is important, but we also can help produce new collagen synthesis especially if stretch marks have already shown up. Vitamin C in recommended daily amounts is very important to start collagen synthesis.

We can also make sure we exfoliate at home with alpha-hydroxy and poly-hydroxy acids to encourage new skin cell growth. Exfoliation removes the numerous dead skin cells we all have on the surface of our skin.

Doctors can prescribe stretch mark creams that trigger collagen synthesis, but let us not forget the majority of these prescriptions are very expensive.

How to Best Achieve Stretch Marks Removal

We conclude that collagen is an important part of healthy skin. Our skin care routine should include maintaining and producing collagen. These few tips will help prevent not only stretch marks but also dull, aging skin and will help our skin look healthy and young as we secretly let the years pass by.

by: Evelyn Peret

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