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Stretch marks are an issue that most men and women face. These marks are pinkish streaks that appear on your body and eventually fade to a lighter shade. They are commonly associated with pregnancy, but women of all ages can get them, pregnant or not.

Stretch marks can be caused by a number of different issues, but it is mainly the result of rapid stretching of the skin.  This can happen during pregnancy, or just from a growth spurt. Stretch marks can also be genetic – you might be more likely to get them if your mother had them.

Can you get rid of them?
Unfortunately, you cannot get rid of stretch marks.  However, there are things you can do to fade their visibility.

How?
Laser therapy uses intense wavelengths of light to help grow collagen, elastin or melanin in your skin. Tretinoin cream (Retin-A) can help rebuild collagen and make the stretch marks look more like your normal skin. Just make sure to start treating the stretch marks early on, when they are still pinkish or purple. Microdermabrasion involves a device that blows tiny crystals onto your skin.  These crystals gently polish your skin’s surface.  This is a better option for older stretch marks that have faded to white. Vitamin E oil or lotions containing vitamin E oil may be used to lighten the marks. Studies prove that pregnant women who used a cream with a form of vitamin E in it developed fewer marks than those given something else.

Here’s a great homemade recipe to reduce and prevent stretch marks:
Mix 2tbsp Vitamin E oil (which promotes skin elasticity) and 1 cup Almond oil (which is a great moisturiser) and ¼ cup brown sugar (which is an amazing exfoliant). Massage gently for 15 minutes then rinse off. Moiturise with the same mix minus the sugar of course

Source - dhakatribune.com