In the splendid scheme of things, stretch marks inform the
world you've not done enough caring for your skin. But on the beach, and behind
closed doors, they're the kind of biological milestones that are not only
unflattering, they also really hurt your self-esteem.
Stretch marks aren’t sexy. We know this. We see this. And yet,
up to 93% of mothers have got them. That sexy bathing suit body you had? Um,
well the essential thing is that you still think you're sexy. Or do you?
And it's not just pregnancy that causes these scars of life
where you least want them. Adolescence, weight gain or loss. Heck, even
weight-lifting can cause stretch marks. Did you get that guys?
Oh those stretch marks. They're big, they're ugly, and they
really stand out. I hate to break it to you, but if you're a woman, and you
plan to reproduce, or you already have, chances are you're prone to stretch
marks. There's no getting around that one.
Estimates suggest that 91% of women who've given birth
develop those telling hints of age. Of course, that's little consolation when
the clothes come off, so if you've stretch marks, and they hurt your
confidence, there's good news. Keep reading!
Some life events, including pregnancy, growth spurts,
surgery, and even weight-lifting cause the body to augment production of the glucocorticoid
hormone. That's not an excellent thing, because this hormone inhibits the
collagen fibroblasts required for taut, hale and hearty skin.
