mommy’s skin

As I mentioned before in Stretch Marks: The Facts, stretch marks are caused by a sudden weight gain, and the middle layers of skin are stressed beyond their limits, resulting in small tears. The scar tissue that remains are your stretch marks. They can vary in size and severity, and may take a long time to fade.

Having had stretch marks as a teen whose breasts developed overnight one summer (many years ago), and then again (years later) during pregnancy, I can tell you that it can become a source of major anxiety waiting for those scars to fade.

The good news is that there are new products being developed every day that can help to speed up the healing process and diminish the appearance of stretch marks. The product pictured here is called TriLASTIN-SR and is formulated to use in the prevention of stretch marks, as well as in the treatment of existing stretch marks.

TriLASTIN-SR helps provide skin with maximum elasticity in order to help prevent the tearing that happens when stressed. It also works to quickly reduce the appearance of stretch marks and to provide the skin with the essentials necessary to encourage the body’s regeneration of collagen and elastin.

The hypoallergenic formula is beneficial not only for moms-to-be and new mothers, but it is good for anyone – male or female – who has experienced any sudden weight gain (or loss). It is common for athletes, bodybuilders and teens to experience stretch marks as a result of sudden body changes.

New moms, and for that matter, all active moms today should be aware of how important drinking enough water is to their health, well-being and the appearance of their skin.

Most of us know that water helps to flush the body of damaging toxins. Drinking water also aids in the prevention of kidney stones, helps muscle tone and prevents against cramping, especially when exercising a lot. Nursing moms know that breastfeeding can be dehydrating, and often find themselves reaching for a glass of water more often than before the baby arrived.

Believe it or not, water is as essential to your bodily functions as it is to your skin. Well-hydrated skin helps it looking its best, keeping impurities to a minimum. If you have ever gone for a facial, you have probably heard the ‘water speech’ from the technician who can tell from the appearance of your skin, whether or not you have been drinking enough water.

This is not to say that water cures wrinkles or prevents dry skin – those problems are primarily influenced by genetics and lifestyle habits (diet, drinking, smoking and/or exposure to the elements). However it can cut down on the number and severity of break-outs, along with helping those dark circles under your eyes.

How much water is enough? That subject has been debated continually. Some swear by the 8 glasses per day rule, some say to only drink when you are thirsty, and there are others that say to carry a glass/bottle of water at all times. Common sense should be the rule, since everyone is different – variety in diets and physical conditions would make the water rule differ for each individual. For instance, if you drink a lot of caffeinated beverages, and won’t do without them, then you should obviously add water to compensate for the dehydrating effects of caffeine. That also goes for alcoholic beverages, however you will loose more water with these types of drinks than with caffeinated drinks.

Some signs that you are not getting enough water – more frequent headaches, tiredness or feeling sluggish. If you are not getting enough water your urine will tend to be dark. A good guideline to follow – if your urine is clear, then you are probably drinking enough water.

If you are not a big fan of water, remember that increasing the amount of water-full foods you eat will help – like melons, lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes and spinach, just to name a few.
(Always consult with your physician for health recommendations, since he/she knows your history best.)

If you’re looking for a way to get rid of stretch marks, you might want to read the following article and keep these helpful points in mind, along with the fact that stretch marks are virtually impossible to remove completely, even with surgery. You may be able to diminish the appearance of stretch marks, but they are never gone completely…….

Think it’s about time to fade stretch marks from your body and return to that younger, sexier look?  Then finding the most effective stretch mark removers should be a top priority.

One of the most popular methods used to remove stretch marks is the stretch mark removal creams advertised on today’s Internet.

If you haven’t searched for these stretch mark removal products recently, you might be surprised to learn just how many different companies are vying for your business.Identifying the Most Effective Stretch Mark Removal CreamsSo, after wading through the myriad of products that promise to eliminate stretch marks, how can you tell if your stretch mark cream is all that it is promoted to be? Well, there are some surefire ways to tell if the product is for real or whether you are being taken to the cleaners:1. Be sceptical of claims made by the manufacturer which are based on research commissioned by the same company.Try to access independent verification from third parties, such as the FDA or AMA, or even individual doctors. Also look for customer testimonials on independent websites that review products or gather user feedback on various products.2. Be sceptical of companies where there is only one study used to support claims as to the effectiveness of the stretch mark cream.3. If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is! Be sceptical of statements like “lose stretch marks and other skin blemishes every time you apply the cream.”4. Be sceptical of claims based on extremely complex medical facts and then distilled into medical support for fantastic assertions made with respect to the manufacturer’s stretch mark cream.A perfect example is magnetism or even Vitamin O as being the answer to stretch mark problems. So, in your search to eliminate stretch marks, you need to do your research before spending a single dollar.Following the above guidelines can certainly save you money as well as the time it takes to determine that the stretch mark cream product doesn’t work. Bottom line: Don’t waste your money on a dubious product; there are plenty of high quality and effective stretch mark removal creams available that will actually eliminate stretch marks.