Stretch marks are a dreaded skin problem that is caused by rapid stretching of your skin. This excessive and sudden stretching may be caused by growth spurts or weight fluctuations.

The best way to prevent stretch marks is to monitor your weight so that you only lose or gain weight slowly and progressively. This will help reduce your chances of developing stretch marks. Nevertheless, there isn't much you can do about growth spurts.

There are literally dozens of products and suggestions out there that claim to get rid of marks caused by stretched skin. Most of them are bogus, but there are a handful of credible treatment options to reduce the appearance of stretch marks.

How Microdermabrasion helps Treat Stretch Marks

Microdermabrasion is a widely used procedure that helps slough off the upper layer of the skin. It inflicts a small amount of controlled damage to the skin forcing it to repair itself and resulting in a skin the looks smoother and healthier than before.

If you think that microdermabrasion could help you with your skin problems then you need to make sure that you sign up for several sessions. Microdermabrasion is a gentle procedure that can take many sessions before you actually notice a change in your stretch marks.

You can also choose to use a microdermabrasion cream. This option will give you greater control on the frequency and vigor of the treatment. Of course, microdermabrasion creams are gentler then microdermabrasion itself, so they may take a bit longer to produce noticeable effects.

If your stretch marks have been around for a long time, you might want to consider microdermabrasion. However, if you are looking to deal with new stretch marks, try a stretch marks cream. Oftentimes, new stretch marks are much easier to treat than older scars.

Get rid of Stretch Marks by using the Right Skin Care Products

Other than microdermabrasion creams there are several skin care products that you can use to help reduce the appearance of your stretch marks. If you're interested in giving it a try, look for products that contain rose hip seed oil or snail serum. Both of these ingredients are known for being able to deal with all types of scar tissue.

Rose hip seed oil can be used on all skin types because it is hypoallergenic. In fact, it is so safe that it can be used in its purest state. This cold-pressed oil is so beneficial because it is rich in Vitamin A and essential fatty acids.

Vitamin A is responsible for increasing cell turnover and removing damaged skin while essential fatty acids are converted to prostaglandins (PGE) when absorbed into the skin. In case you're wondering what PGEs are, they are involved in the regeneration of cell membranes and skin tissue.