Whether you loathe or like your stretchmarks is a personal preference. But if you are considering having them treated, then here is everything you need to know.
Stretch marks are caused when the skin is stretched rapidly, for instance during pregnancy, bodybuilding or puberty.
They are actually made up of scar tissue that shows when the skin’s ability to expand is exceeded. The elastic fibres that bind the skin (elastin & collagen) are stressed, resulting in small tears in the form of stretch marks.
Stretch marks may vary in their appearance. When they first show up they may have a reddish or purplish coloration and appear slightly indented into the skin, with a noticeably different texture. In many cases, stretch marks may fade over time to a more silver-white colour; however, their texture normally remains fairly consistent.
