Everybody tries to be thinner. But if you body weight varies too much and too quick, your skin will suffer the consequences, namely some linear scars that will cover your body.

Stretch marks are those ugly markings on your skin that appear during pregnancy, or adolescence. They look like bands, stripes, or lines on your skin, and can be very annoying especially if you want to use a bathing suit or shorts.

Stretch marks are also caused by important, rapid weight gain because your body does not have time to adjust itself to the extra weight. Bodybuilders also suffer from stretch marks because of rapid muscle growth.

So what exactly are stretch marks? It is vital to understand that Stretch marks are tiny tears that form just below the tissue that helps to support the skin and it is what helps it stretch. These tears in the skin are from the inside and work their way to the surface and are basically scars. Most of the time, they are purplish red lines that show in overstretched skin.

For enceinte women, stretch marks are more evident when they first come out.

Some home solutions like rubbing your tummy with olive oil can help minimize the possibilities of getting stretch marks.

There are many different skin care treatments for stretch marks, from over the counter products to laser surgery.

A good skin care cream will contain collagen; a natural element that is found in your skin that confers it elasticity. As your body grows, collagen is reduced and you may get stretch marks. When collagen is added to these products, your skin receives the collagen and tightens. This can minimize the risk of developing stretch marks. In this respect, the claims that collagen enhances stretch marks holds true.

Another treatment that is used to get rid stretch marks is laser treatment. The laser is employed to burn away all tissue and skin that is afflicted by stretch marks. It is however important to note that this alternative is extremely expensive and often more than one treatment is required in order for it to be successful. Laser stretch mark removal works best in the first stages when the stretch marks are darkest because the laser responds better than it does in the latter phases when the marks are lighter.

Stretch marks can make anyone feel self-conscience. For some, they are a normal part of life and for others they are a continual source of anxiety. Those people who want to eliminate the ugly blemishes will do just about anything to clear up their skin.