How to fight against white stretch marks ?

Throughout their lives, women experience changes in their bodies, from adolescence to pregnancy and up to menopause. Some women may be more prone than others to the appearance of cellulite or stretch marks, especially when gaining more or less significant weight. Men can also be subject to cellulite or stretch marks, but it is considered that the appearance of the stretch marks, and even cellulite are more common in women than in men (for stretch marks, 40% of men are affected by stretch marks compared to more than 80% for women).

They are identifiable by purple, red or white scars, which are often present in targeted areas such as the chest, stomach, hips, thighs, buttocks or arms. They are defined as tears in the dermis, often when the skin is subjected to rapid swelling or stretching (weight gain, pregnancy or rapid growth). Women often see stretch marks during adolescence, puberty, pregnancy, or following antibiotic or anti-inflammatory treatments such as cortisone. stretch marks can also cause a condition called Cushing's syndrome, which causes the body to produce too much corticosteroids.

There are two types of stretch marks : THE red and white.

THE stretch marks Red marks are recent, while white marks are signs of aging of the stretch mark. It will then be easier to act on a red stretch mark, because like a scar, you can reduce them with creams or natural oils. But don't worry, the stretch marks whites can still be attenuated : we invite you to discover the appropriate solutions to reduce the stretch marks white, on any area of your body.

Treat white stretch marks with creams enriched with vitamin A

Creams containing tretinoin (better known as vitamin A) are a particularly effective solution for reducing stretch marks red and white. Apply the cream in circular motions until it absorbs into your skin. These creams are available by prescription only and are not recommended during pregnancy.

Fractional laser treatment

This treatment, also available on prescription, will allow you to overcome all types of stretch marksThis operation has a cost, but it is today one of the most effective solutions for thoroughly eradicating stretch marksDepending on the size and depth of the stretch mark, the laser can smooth the skin in order to boost the production of dermal fibers.

Both of these techniques are very effective and have proven their worth, although laser treatment is now the most renowned for its effectiveness on stretch marks the deepest. If you choose one or both of these techniques, you can use moisturizers to counter the drying effect of the laser or creams enriched with Vitamin A. Why not try a caffeine-based moisturizer ? Caffeine is known to have many benefits for the skin. : exfoliating, moisturizing and antioxidant.It also helps activate blood circulation to regenerate the skin, proving it an ideal complement to laser treatments and tretinoin-enriched creams.

We invite you to browse the site EarthOfMars, where you will find many products and treatments based on coffee and 100% natural ingredients : you can try the Resurgence revitalizing scrub made from coffee, bamboo, aloe vera and shea, which are four ideal ingredients for treating stretch marks while hydrating your skin.