What are stretch marks and what causes them? How do you get rid of them? Aaron Marino of alpha m. addresses these stretch mark questions and more. Aaron first shows viewers what stretch marks look like.
Everyone’s skin is elastic; however, when you gain or lose weight too fast, stretch marks can appear. Crash dieting doesn’t allow skin to catch up. Also, when pumping iron, it’s common to get stretch marks in the chest because the check is growing at a rate faster than the skin. The pink or purplish mark can heal to blend and become less noticeable.
Avoid crash dieting and gaining weight too fast. Over-the-counter creams that ‘dissolve’ stretch marks that are don’t work. Prescription acne creams can reduce and prevent stretch marks. Microderm abrasion can also work to decrease the pronounced nature of the mark. Keep the skin hydrated as well by drinking water and using antioxidant lotions.
