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Easy ways to treat stretch marks
Stretch marks
are a common skin condition that are easily recognized and universally
disliked among women due to their negative cosmetic effect on skin
appearance. Stretch marks occur following periods of rapid growth,
such as during puberty, and following periods of rapid weight gain
and pregnancy. Concealing treatments such as Cover Blend provide
an immediate benefit by hiding the discolored and ill-textured skin.
Skin is supported by a network of collagen fibers, elastic fibers
and a gel-like ground substance to fill in the spaces between the
collagen and elastic structure. When skin is stretched beyond its
normal limits, the collagen and elastic fiber network is damaged
leaving stretch marks, a type of mild scar.
In the beginning,
stretch marks are pink to purple in color and relatively smooth
on skin. Over time, the color fades and the stretch marks return
to skin color or become lighter than surrounding skin, and usually
have some degree of depression and wrinkling. Stretch marks treated
with this highly effective, and penetrating herbal gel. Cellulite
massage gel to help remove those bumps, dimples and cottage cheese
look - get that smooth body contour again. Use of concealing treatment
makeup may be a preferable option. Corrective body makeup hides
the skin imperfections during the treatment period, or may be used
occasionally when desired. Cover Blend Corrective Leg & Body
Makeup can be applied to the body to conceal pink stretch marks.
Layering of the Cover Blend Concealing Treatments can fill in mild
skin depressions caused by stretch marks and achieve the illusion
of smooth skin. The Cover Blend Concealing Treatment Makeup is non-irritating,
non-comedogenic and non-acnegenic.
Castor oil has
a long history of use as a topical healing agent. Castor oil has
a wide range of topical applications including arthritis, constipation,
sprained joints, sluggish liver function, sinus headache cure, lymph
edema, wart removal, and wound healing. Cosmetically, Castor oil
has shown good effect in preventing and treating wrinkles. It can
certainly help prevent stretch marks and may also reduce the prominence
of stretch marks after the fact. Place a substantial layer of the
thick oil onto the treatment area, cover with saran wrap and apply
heat for at least 20 minutes daily for a week. Continue with the
treatment several times a week. Laser Dermabrasion this process
is costly, and can hurt for several days after the treatment. Fruit
and flower acids and alkaloids have been used cosmetically to beautify
skin for centuries.
Disclaimer :
The text presented on these pages is for your information only.
It is not a substitute for professional medical advice. It may not
represent your true individual medical situation. Do not use this
information to diagnose or treat a health problem or disease without
consulting a qualified health care provider. Please consult your
health care provider if you have any questions or concerns.
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