Striae or stretch marks as they are normally called are scarring on the skin. It is a normal part of puberty for most girls and guys. The skin is usually very elastic but the production of Collagen, which is a protein that makes up most of the connective tissue in our body, is usually disrupted when skin is overstretched, that is at the time of pregnancy or obesity, which results in scars on the skin. Initially they are in the form of reddish lines across the body which with time turn white.
The only way to not have stretch marks is to prevent them from happening because once developed they stay forever. There are certain simple and easy to practice home remedies for stretch marks, like exercising, which tones up the muscles and makes the skin firm thus helps to prevent marks. We should also take diet rich in vitamin C and E, as they promote tissue growth. One should also apply Olive oil and Vitamin E oil to prevent stretch marks. Pregnant ladies should also use lotions like Vaseline intensive care to prevent them. Drinking water for also helps to prevent stretch marks as water helps to keep the skin healthy and radiant. There are certain surgical methods to remove stretch marks but as they say prevention is better always than cure.
