subject: Is My Stretch Mark Cream The Best? [print this page] A lot of people especially women who are very conscious with their beauty complain about stretch marks. They may not be a danger to life or health but affects self esteem and confidence of a person. People who gained weight or pregnant women are usually the victims of this kind of problem. Of the three layers of the skin: the epidermis (outer layer), dermis (middle), and the stratum (Inner layer), two upper layers are usually the ones that are affected. As they are moved beyond the capacity of stretching, damage to the cells starts to occur and consequently forming an apparent stretch marks. They could be seen as silvery mark, while as red or purple at first. Stretch marks are usually located at the buttocks and thighs, upper arms, breasts and around the stomach. The answer to this problem is the best stretch mark creams that will take away those ugly marks from your sight.
But the question is: which of these hundreds of different brands could serve you best? Natural products which are made from ingredients known in centuries and proven to be effective in removing stretch marks are in the front line. They are known to have less harmful side effects and could react naturally to your sensitive skin.
Collagen is a natural substance that maintains the elasticity of the skin. There are products that contain collagen and could also serve you well.
How do stretch-mark creams act in the skin? Applied creams are absorbed by the layers of the skin and eventually reactions takes place by resorting its elasticity. Stretch marks will completely removed and disappear while in some cases (dependent on some other factors), will only make the stretch mark less noticeable. You could get some ideas from beauty and health magazines on what product will suit you. There you can read some testimonials tat will guide on what product to choose. Magazines for pregnant and mothers will also offer safer options for your delicate skin.
It is also a good decision to ask help from people who have experienced having stretch marks. They could recommend products that were effective in removing their stretch marks. It is more comfortable to talk to people who you can trust.
Living a healthy lifestyle never fails to help us in health related problems. Eating fresh vegetable and fruits will give you vitamins and minerals that are needed to maintain healthy skin. They will help improve elasticity of the skin and consequently prevent the formation of stretch marks. Other that that, healthy skin will heal more quickly.
