Summary- One of the side effects of weight gain is stretch marks. Often weight gain due to any kind of stress will subsequently result in stretch marks. They can look very ugly and hinder you normal life. So it is very crucial to get rid of them. There are several good stretch mark creams in the market that will do wonder for you but before that you need to understand why the marks occur.

Have you noticed stretch marks near your navel a couple of days back and have been freaking out ever since? These are a cause of worry and they definitely do mar your appearance but freaking out over them will not make them go away. So what can you do? You can use any of the stretch mark cream that is available in the market but before you go out to purchase any such cream you need to know about the marks and why do they plague you.

You need to understand that these marks are not uncommon at all and they can surface in several parts of your body due to varied reasons. These marks result when your dermis, that is, the middle layer of your skin is stretched to such an extent that its elasticity breaks down. This in turn leads to inflammation of the tissues and microscopic bleeding that gives rise to the purple reddish look of the newly formed marks. Don’t worry. A good stretch mark cream can do good riddance to these marks if you know the reason behind it and choose a cream accordingly.

It is very essential to understand why you have been affected by these marks before you go to the chemist’s to buy the stretch mark cream. There are several reasons for these marks and you could have been a victim to one or many of them. Research has linked these marks to steroids called glucocorticoids. One of the most common types of glucocorticoid is cortisol and when your body is under stress it releases more cortisol. This leads to weight gain and stretching of the middle layers of the skin resulting in stretch marks. So improper diet, excessive caffeine intake, pregnancy, smoking and adolescent growth spurt can cause the marks.

So now that you know all that you need to about these marks its time to purchase a good stretch mark cream. There are several such creams in the market but you have to pick out the best one. You can consult your dermatologist before making the final purchase. Otherwise you need to keep certain things in mind when you buy the cream. When you buy the cream make sure that is contains certain ingredients. Firstly ensure that it has emu oil that is absorbed by the skin quickly and will make your skin soft and supple. Also make sure that the cream contains grape seed extracts that have anti oxidant properties and will aid your body to absorb Vitamin C rapidly. Vitamin C will fortify your cell membranes and prevent damage.

It is essential to use a good stretch mark cream after you have given birth to your baby and can see the marks forming around your belly. The cream has special components that will improve your skin’s elasticity and restore the damaged texture. After the delivery of the baby the contraction of your skin will make it sag. A good cream will address this issue too. In fact as a precautionary measure you can use the cream during pregnancy to keep your skin soft and moist and prevent stretch marks later.

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