The Right Technique To Apply A Stretch Mark Cream

Stretch marks form when the skin undergoes rapid expansion beyond its capacity. This usually happens during pregnancy, aging, and sudden weight gain. You can see purple or bluish lines on the skin, which, over a period, turn into silvery white. It takes decades for these marks to fade naturally.
What actually happens to your skin?

Medically, marks are called striae atrophica. It is a kind of scarring of the skin that occurs when the dermis gets stretched beyond its capacity. Dermis is responsible for the skin's elasticity and collagen levels. Connective fibers in the layer break due to excessive stretching, leading to a disturbance in collagen levels. This causes scars.

Scars appear on the surface as purplish or reddish lines, marring your beauty. You can see them mostly on the upper arms, breasts, abdomen, butts, and legs.

However, due to the research of the cosmetic industry, you can get a lotion for marks that helps to fade them to a degree that they are almost invisible. You must be careful in choosing the lotion though.
A product that contains natural-based ingredients is more effective. Such products work within the dermis and help to repair the layer, so that collagen levels normalize. This renders a more permanent solution. Creams that only hide marks on the surface for some time are no good.
How to apply a stretch marks lotion correctly?

• Bath and exfoliate well, to get rid of bacteria and excess oils from skin pores. The cleaner the skin, the better it will be to absorb the lotion.

• Pat dry with a towel. Avoid rubbing, as it dries the skin. Patting absorbs wetness, yet retains the necessary moisture on your epidermis of the skin. Moreover, rubbing may cause irritation or sometimes rashes around the area of the marks, if your skin is sensitive.

• Take a generous amount of cream on your finger tips. Apply to the affected area. Massage gently with circular movements of fingers. This improves blood flow and helps the skin pores absorb the cream better. It also stimulates the production of collagen. This aids in rapid healing of the area.
• Let your skin absorb the cream. Wait for a couple of minutes before dressing up. If you wear clothes immediately, the garment may absorb the cream that might have been left on the surface. Give time to your epidermis, to work with the cream's ingredients.

The absorption of the cream is one of the most crucial things. Make sure that you give ample time to your skin to assimilate the cream. Avoid applying in a hurry. A cream gives the desired results only on proper and regular application.

Whenever you buy a lotion, ensure it has natural-based, potent ingredients. You should also ensure that you have the patience and persistence to use it properly.