You can do that against stretch marks
What are stretch marks?
The reddish and later whitish shimmering cracks in the subcutis are caused by a Overstretching of the connective tissue, Wherever the connective tissue is particularly stressed, they usually accumulate: on stomach, hips, buttocks, upper arms and breasts, These cracks are called striae.
Especially the female connective tissue is weaker and tends to stretch marks? because for a pregnancy, the skin on the abdomen and chest must be able to expand naturally. Therefore, the cracks in the skin are often referred to as stretch marks. The statistic says that around 30% of all pregnant women from stretch marks are affected. But even without being pregnant, the skin can tear in some places.
We give you tips on how to strengthen the connective tissue.
- People with weak connective tissue (yes, even men can get the stripes) are more prone to visible overstretching of the tissue.
- However, stretch marks on the chest can also occur during sports if the chest does not find enough support for jerky movements. That's why it's so important to pay attention to a good sports bra, especially if one connective tissue is present.
- But even during a cortisone therapy or in growth phases, the tissue can overstretch and tear the skin.
- Of course, this can happen even with heavy weight gain, but also radical and fast weight loss does not do the tissue and the skin well.
What can you do about stretch marks?
Stretch marks are relatively stubborn and not easy to get rid of. you are like little scars in the tissuewhich are slightly reduced by creams with vitamin A ointment. However, the ointment should not be used during pregnancy and lactation.
Laser stretch marks
Dermatologists offer laser treatmentto reduce stretch marks. The costs (from about 350 euros), however, the patient must wear himself? and these are calculated according to the size of the skin areas. Three sessions are usually needed to see first successes? Usually, results are only recognizable after months.
Home remedies for stretch marks
That the regular massage? Here we show you how the cellulite massage works according to the Chinese Tunia technique? and the associated good blood flow to the connective tissue is good. The good old plucking massage is considered to be the recipe that is recommended to all pregnant women before the 20th week of pregnancy.
And this is how the plucking massage works: Take two small skin rolls between thumb and forefinger and pull gently pulling upwards. It must not hurt! From the navel towards the belly outside and pluck up to the ribs.
Important for pregnant women: Definitely spared the area above the pubic bone, where massage could irritate the uterus in action. Four weeks before the birth, the stomach should no longer be massaged, but only oiled.
In addition to the plucking massage is also one brush massage great to prevent skin cracks. The brush should have very soft bristles and after brushing the skin should be well creamed or oiled.
Good against skin cracks: massage with oil
If you use certain oils for massage with your hands, you can increase the effect even more. Do you want to make a massage oil yourself, are suitable Almond, sesame or coconut oil a few drops of lavender essential oil and orange or lemon oil, Cocoa butter and vitamin E are also perfect for connective tissue massage. Hot castor oil and marigold ointment also do minor repairs to the skin.
Done mixed, the beauty shelf of course, a lot ready? Usually the products are used against stretch marks Pregnancy Body oils excellent, which should prevent cracks in the tissue. Of course, oils against cellulite can also strengthen the connective tissue. Prerequisite is a daily massage.
Needling? Rolling stretch marks?
Microneedling to help against skin problems such as acne, scars, couperose and orange peel? and is also used in stretch marks. The scooter with very fine, short needles is rolled over the skin.
The principle: The needles pierce (without pain) small holes in the skin. As after an injury, the skin tries to heal as quickly as possible, releasing collagen, which is essential for firm skin. Stretch marks should be minimized. There are scooters that you can use at home, but also the beautician offers this treatment. Once a week If the roll can be used, the Beautycoller should be thoroughly cleaned afterwards.
Cheat with self-tanner
Many feel better with a slightly tanned skin? especially when thighs see the light of day. Self-tanner is the healthier alternative to tint the skin.We have tips on how the tan out of the tube succeeds streak-free.
Sport makes us firmer
To keep us tight? and to prevent stretch marks? are cold showers a simple method for the home. Naturally, sport stimulates blood circulation and helps to burn fat. Endurance sports such as jogging, walking, swimming, cycling or skating are great for firm legs, buttocks and upper arms. We reveal which sports are the most effective at fighting cellulite.
We are not alone ? Learning to love stretch marks
The wave of self-acceptance rolls through the social network - and especially platforms like Instagram and Facebook are filled with images that promote body acceptance. Stretch marks are ugly? For example, two mothers from the US are currently fighting this claim Social media campaign in the web. They were simply tired of the eternal negative discussions about their bodies and their change after birth. So they founded the Instagram account "Love your lines" and took pictures of themselves and their own Stretch marks on. At the same time, they called other women to stand by their stretch marks and do the same. The idea behind "Love your lines": "two mothers who pay homage to real women, real bodies and true self-love". In the meantime hundreds of photos have been posted under the hashtag #LoveYourLines.
Even more body positivity in the net for stretch marks
There followed more hashtags, which put the skin tears in the focus:#takingbackpostpartum is also one of the calls to accept his cracks and bear with pride. Blogger January Harshe was fed up with absurd claims to women's bodies. Most of all, she was disturbed by the fact that mothers who posted an image on Instagram using the Hastag #postpartum were often approached without being asked by companies who wanted to find the right antidote for their "problem".
"Nobody needs to tell us that we are not good enough," she wrote on her website. "We do not need lotions or tinctures full of chemicals (...). What we need is love, grace, friendship and support"The call to all mothers: Show your bodies as they are! Stretch marks, dents on the body, flabby breasts - all this is not just normal, but an expression of how strong you really need to be for a birth.
