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Stretch Mark Creams | Causes & Treatments
Stretch Mark Causes
Stretch marks appear as tears in the dermis (second layer of skin) and are a result of a breakdown in collagen and elastin - fibrous proteins - during over-stretching as in pregnancy or extreme weight fluctuation. They often appear as marks of wrinkled skin as pink, red, or purple streaks similar to scars and afflict up to 50% of women in the abdomen and breasts.
Stretch Mark Treatments
Skin care products help prevent and reduce stretch marks, either by using ingredients rich in Emu Oil, vitamins C, E, and A to boost collagen production or by infusing the skin with moisture with Hyaluronic Acid (HA) - a naturally occuring hydrator that helps retain moisture.
Collagen synthesis produces healthy cells and improves the skin's elasticity, while hydration promotes fibroblast cell production that develops collagen and elasticity. | 
