Stretch Marks Getting Under Your Skin?

There are many parts of being pregnant and having a baby that you may remember fondly. Chances are, stretch marks aren't one of them.

But did you know there are things you can do to prevent, or at least minimize, them?  

Here's a look at the options -- and why pregnancy brings stretch marks, in the first place.

What Causes Stretch Marks?

Obviously, pregnancy stretches your belly's skin. But there's more to stretch marks than that.

Genetic factors may also play a role.

"Basically, if your mother had them, you're probably going to have them," says Leslie Baumann, MD, director of the University of Miami Cosmetic Center and author of The Skin Type Solution.

Stretch marks don't look the same on everyone. The appearance of stretch marks depends on the color of your skin; they can start out pink, reddish brown, brown, or dark brown, and fade over time to a more silvery color.

How to Get Rid of Stretch Marks

When stretch marks show up, it's best to treat them as early as possible.

Research has focused on the early stages of stretch marks, when they are still red, purple, lightbrown and most readily respond to treatment, Baumann explains. Once stretch marks pass the initial stage, when they are,dark brown, red or purple, to the later stages, where they become ldarker,white or silver -- often with deep indentations -- they are much more challenging to treat.

"It is crucial to moisturize," Baumann says. "Skin becomes more pliant, more plasticized, and better able to stretch when it's well hydrated."

She recommends moisturizing three or four times a day with ItWorks products.I recommend the Ultimate Body Applicator and Defining Gel. Use it for 3 months as a loyal customer to get the best results and drink lots of water. http://divinetransformations.myitworks.com Massage the moisturizer deep into breasts, belly, hips, and buttocks. 

Many products claim to "repair" stretch marks. But only a few work, she says.

Detox Wrap to Get Rid of Stretch Marks

Body wraps have been used for hundreds of years to help heal common skin problems, improve blood circulation, detoxify the body, alleviate muscle and joint pain, treat acne, and tone and tighten the skin, which can alleviate the look of stretch marks. http://divinetransformations.myitworks.com

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