Simple steps to prevent stretch marks

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Ucheanya Florence:

Stretch marks are streaks or stripes on the skin, which are common skin disorder, in both sexes of all ages, this is usually caused by dissention of the skin needs that to be stretched quickly, sudden weight gain, puberty and sudden weight loss are also some of the causes of the causes of stretch mark.

         Prevention they say is better than treatment or cue, the better way to prevent stretch marks is keeping the body well hydrated by drinking enough water as it helps to increase the elasticity of the skin.

          Also moisturizing of skin externally with oils and creams like olive oil, Vaseline, vitamin E cream, and butters such as cocoa butter, coconut butter, and shea butter. Eating balanced diet with proper and nutritious food and getting adequate amounts of skin beneficial vitamins such as vitamin A, E and C which helps to maintain the suppleness of the skin.

          Finally, the appearance of stretch marks on the skin is a result of healthy body trying to head itself. So don’t be scared if you see a stretch mark on your skin, it shows you are healthy.