Everybody tries to be thinner. But if you body mass changes too much and too fast, your skin will suffer the consequences, specifically some linear scars that will cover your body.

Stretch marks are those ugly scars on your skin that appear during pregnancy, or puberty. They look like bands, stripes, or lines on your skin, and can be highly embarrassing especially if you want to use a bathing suit or shorts.

Stretch marks are also produced by important, rapid weight gain because your organism does not have time to adjust itself to the added weight. Bodybuilders also suffer from stretch marks because of quick muscle growth.

So what exactly are stretch marks? It is important to understand that Stretch marks are tiny ruptures that appear just below the tissue that aids to support the skin and it is what helps it stretch. These ruptures in the skin are from the inside and work their way to the surface and are basically scars. Most of the time, they are purplish red lines that appear in overstretched skin.

For pregnant women, stretch marks are more evident when they first come out.

Some home solutions like rubbing your tummy with olive oil can help eliminate the chances of getting stretch marks.

There are many different skin care treatments for stretch marks, from over the counter products to laser surgery.

A good skin care cream will contain collagen; a biological substance that is found in your skin that confers it elasticity. As your body ages, collagen is reduced and you may suffer stretch marks. When collagen is added to these products, your skin absorbs the collagen and tightens. This can reduce the risk of forming stretch marks. In this respect, the claims that collagen enhances stretch marks holds true.

Another treatment that is used to get rid stretch marks is laser treatment. The laser is used to burn away all tissue and skin that is affected by stretch marks. It is however important to note that this method is extremely expensive and often more than one session is required in order for it to be effective. Laser stretch mark removal works best in the early stages when the lesions are darkest because the laser responds better than it does in the latter stages when the marks are lighter.

Stretch marks can make anyone experience self-conscience. For some, they are an inevitable part of life and for others they are a constant source of anxiety. Those people who want to eliminate the unsightly blemishes will do just about anything to clear up their skin.