The most efficient stretch marks removal cream

  Stretch Marks Removal Guide 2013 (Full) By Skin Specialists

 

Before you select best stretch marks removal cream read the Clinical Report 

 

A New Scientific Report on month August, 2012 updated April, 2013

 

STRETCH MARKS 

Stretch mark is a type of cicatrix. Stretch marks are formed as a result of pregnancy, abrupt reducing of weight, long treatment with hormones, rapid growth during adulthood etc.

Reasons To Stretch Marks Formation:

Various reasons are there but from the histological and biochemical point of view, the problem is rupture of collagen fibres or sharp decline in collagen biosynthesis respectively. The skin is flexible and the flexibility is provided by the collagen present in the skin but even it has limits as to how far it can stretch. When the skin is stretched near its limits small cracks are formed and the underneath blood vessels are exposed. As a result, at the very beginning of stretch marks formation, those cracks look red. The tears are formed in the middle layer of the skin. As they heal, scar tissue is formed leaving a track of lighter coloured skin across an area of the body that is glossier than the rest of the skin.

Let’s see the structure and components of the skin and collagen.

Simple Chart Of Skin Layers 

Detail Chart Of Skin Layers

The human skin consists of two layers; a superficial layer called the epidermis, an epithelial layer of ectodermal origin and a deeper layer called the dermis, a layer of connective tissue of mesodermal origin. Based on the comparative thickness of the epidermis, thick and thin skin can be distinguished. The dermis has a rich network of blood and lymph vessels. The dermis contains a network of fibres of the elastic system. The main types of proteins that make up the matrix include collagens, Elastin, fibronectin and laminin. Normal elastic fibre assembly is visualized as a spider web spanning the dermis. The elastic network is responsible for the elasticity of the skin. The resiliency of skin is maintained by elastic fibres in the extracellular matrix (ECM).

Collagen Fibers

A group of structural proteins that were modified by environmental influences during the process of evolution and the functional requirements of the animal organism developed to varying degrees of rigidity, elasticity, and strength. These proteins are collectively known as collagen. In human body it represents 30% of its dry weight. Collagen, the major component of most connective tissues provides an extracellular framework for all metazoan animals and exists in virtually every animal tissue. In human tissues at least 19 distinct types of collagen made up of 30 distinct polypeptide chains (each encoded by a separate gene) have been identified. Type I and Type III fibres are responsible for skin texture. Type I fibres are able to stretch considerably and shrink accordingly. Collagen type III is only a minor component of the collagen fibrils in the skin and are not so stretchable and also are easily disrupted. Type1 collagen fibres are mostly responsible for stretch marks formation.

The main structural component of the dermis is collagen. Bundles of collagen molecules pack together throughout the dermis. Collagen is responsible for the skin's strength. Collagen is produced by fibroblasts.

Table: Characteristics of some Collagen Types present in the skin.

TYPE	GENES	TISSUES	FUNCTION
I	COL1A1, COL1A2	Dermis, tendon, Bone, Cartilage	Resistance to Tension
III	COL3A1	Extensible connective tissues such as skin, lung, and the vascular system	Structural maintenance in expansible organisms.
V	COL5A1–COL5A3	Dermis, tendon, Bone, fibrocartilage	Participates in Type I function.
VII	COL7A1	Dermis	Binding cells to subjacent connective tissue.

Skin collagen and aging 

Cellular proteins hook together or change shape during aging. Due to these changes, the proteins cannot function properly and that results in loss of collagen and body tissues reduce their firmness. This process eventually leads to wrinkles. Thus, one important target of wrinkle prevention and elimination regimen is to reduce collagen breakdown and increase its supply. 

With age, collagen fibres thicken and collagen synthesis decreases. Elastic fibres steadily increase in number and thickness, so the elastin content of human skin increases approximately fivefold from foetal to adult life. In old age extensive crosslinking of collagen fibres, the loss of elastic fibres, and degeneration of these fibres caused by excessive exposure to sun (solar elastosis) cause the skin to become more fragile, loss of suppleness, and develop wrinkles. In cutis laxa and Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, there is a considerable increase in skin and ligament extensibility caused by defective collagen fibril processing.
 

A number of factors are involved in the formation of new collagen such as healthy food (protein deficiency results in new collagen reduction), environmental factor (climate, radiation), harmful habits (alcohol, smoking), vitamin C deficiency etc.

 Stretchy skin of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS)

1.      Collagen fibres  

2. Skin sagging and stretch mark formation.

 

 

Degradation of collagen 

Normal collagens are highly stable molecules, having half-lives as long as several months. However, connective tissue is dynamic and is constantly being remodelled, often in response to growth or injury of the tissue. Breakdown of collagen fibrils is dependent on the proteolytic action of collagenases, which are part of a large family of matrix metalloproteinases. 
 

Appearance of Stretch Marks

Stretch marks, also known as striae gravidarum, or `striae`, are the lines (disfiguring skin color) that appear on the skin. Stretch marks are formed due to breaking of the elastic layer of the epidermis. In the dermis (the resilient layer that helps skin retain its shape), stretch marks are formed there. When this layer is being constantly stretched over time, it breaks down and becomes less elastic. As a result, the small connective fibres within it break. Striae may be of different forms and colours such as opaque tiny lines, pink, reddish brown, dark brown, deep red lines etc. During the pregnancy period, due to hormonal changes, the skin and ligaments relax and stretch. The red lines can turn to silver during the postpartum period. Stretch marks are found both in men and women but the pregnant women are the most sufferers from this imperfection of skin due to ever increasing stretching of the skin. Stretch marks may occur on the breasts, the upper arms, the buttocks, thighs and across the entire abdomen. Stretch marks may appear in patients after a breast augmentation or other cosmetic surgery procedures.

 The pregnancy related stretch marks formation can be explained by the following ways. The uterus becomes enlarged for the foetal accommodation and the breasts develop under the hormonal influence. As a result, the skin will also stretch accordingly but certain women are not able to keep up with this rapid growth. The fibrous and elastic tissue in the skin is damaged and stretch marks form. As the stretching process increases, more scar tissue is accumulated and the stretch marks increase in width.

The dermatologists have stated that stretch marks are the result of an increased level of circulating glucocorticoids throughout the bloodstream. The adrenal glands secrete glucocorticoid and the secretion is elevated during pregnancy, adolescence, obesity, weight lifting and Cushing's disease.

 The glucocorticoids affect the dermis by preventing the fibroblasts from forming collagen and elastin fibres that are necessary for rapidly growing skin to keep it taut. This creates a lack of supportive material and as the skin is stretched, it leads to dermal tearing. Not only that, the epidermal cells are also affected and the epidermis becomes thin and flattened, allowing for more visibility of the underneath defects in the dermis.

Striae are normally associated with obesity, pregnancy and adolescent growth. Several pathological conditions such as Cushing's, Marfan's and Ehlers-Danlos syndromes, diabetes mellitus and long term use of topical and systemic steroids are also responsible for the stretch mark formation. The recent studies on stretch marks formation indicate that mRNA levels of some important structural proteins in the skin such as collagens, elastin and fibronectin are decreased.

 

Teenage Stretch Marks

During adolescence period stretch marks can develop in teenagers because of rapid growth spurts. As the teenagers attain maximum development both in muscular and skeletal growth including sexual characteristics, they are associated with increased production of hormones such as testosterone, dihydrotestosterone (DHT), human growth hormone (hGH) etc. during puberty. Another cause of teenage stretch marks formation is the bodybuilding activities associated with rapid weight gain and muscular growth. The stretchy fibres in the dermis can tear when the skin is stretched over a short period which results in the appearance of purplish colored stretch mark scars.

Generally greater amount of fat is deposited in those organs of our body such as the abdomen, hips, breasts, upper arms, buttocks and thighs which are mostly prone to stretch marks formation. Sometimes, stretch marks may appear on the shoulders and back in teenagers. Teenage boys and teenage girls tend to get stretch marks in different locations because of their different hormonal influence in the respective target organs. Teenage boys generally have stretch marks on their back and shoulders, buttocks and thighs, and teenage girls tend to get them on the breasts, hips, and thighs.

Factors Involved in Stretch Mark Formation 

So many factors are there that contribute a significant role in stretch mark formation. Some important factors are -

1.     Changes in Body Weight

Rapid growth during puberty or weight gain during pregnancy, muscle building etc. contribute significant role in stretch marks formation. When the skeletal and muscular growths are faster than the skin, the skin wouldn’t be able to keep up with it and epidermal tearing will occur and as a consequence, stretch marks will be formed.

2. Nutritional Deficiencies

Following vitamins and minerals play a role on the overall health of our skin:

Vitamin A

Vitamin A promotes the regeneration of skin and aids in the repair of injured tissues. It increases the production of collagen and thereby helps in maintenance of the elasticity of the skin.

Vitamin C

Vitamin C is essential for the synthesis of collagen, a key structural protein of the skin. Vitamin C is also an antioxidant and can help reduce skin damage caused by free radicals. So, vitamin C is essential to improve texture property of the skin and to reduce wrinkles. It also helps in wound healing.

Vitamin E

Vitamin E present in biological membrane, acts as an antioxidant.

Zinc

Vitamin A along with the mineral Zinc produces collagen and elastin.

3. Skin Type

In well hydrated skin, stretch marks are generally not formed or poorly developed as it is more elastic than the dry skin. 

People at a glance liable to stretch marks formation

• fatty people
• pregnant women
• people in the adolescent period
• people on low-calories diet
• patients getting hormones
• people with frequent weight changing
• bodybuilders
• women in menopause period

Losing collagen and elastin in the skin results in stretch marks formation, loss of tone, fine lines and wrinkles. To get rid of from stretch marks, stay well hydrated; moisturize your belly; eat a balanced and nutritious diet and try to avoid excessive or rapid weight gain.

Method To Eliminate Stretch Mark:

 

There are several methods to eliminate stretch marks

• Cream and Lotion
• Cosmetic surgery

As a whole most of the people prefers to using cream and lotion, not only it is low cost to applying stretch marks removal cream but also it has zero damage on skin.

Let’s talk about the benefit of using a stretch mark removal cream.

• Low Cost
• No Side Effect
• Skin Improvement

Low Cost : Most of the stretch marks removal creams are very low cost and can be found easily over internet. As you know all the creams are not works efficiently. But still overall composition of the creams are same. Based on the results after the using and also the side-effects (if any), we did a comparative studies on most popular stretch marks creams.

Two Top Ranking Brand
 

Ranking	Top	Top # 2
Product	Skinception™ Intensive Stretch Mark Therapy	Revitol Stretch Mark Prevention
Rating
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Money  Back  Guarantee	90 days	90 days
Ingredients	Regestril™ Darutoside™ Pro-Sveltyl™ Pro-Coll-One+®	Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D3 Pro-vitamin B5 (DL-Penthenol)
Official Website	Visit Site	Visit Site

As I found that most effective cream over internet is Skinception’s Stretch Marks Therapy cream. As I earlier discussed that stretch marks formed in the dermis, and this layer contains protein fibers, so this type of cream most effective part is that protein and collagen boosters, Skinception works directly in the layer of dermis and eradicate the marks.

Review on Skinception Intensive Stretch Marks Therapy Cream:

Skinception is world's most renounced company in skin care treatment. Intensive Stretch Mark Therapy got the top position due to it's unique ingredients composition more specifically it consists with accepted composition of Registril, Darutoside and Pro-coll-One. These ingredients are famous for natural production of collagen.

This cream is totally different than others creams and lotions even if you intended to apply the natural oils, butter etc. It acquire it's top position on all the stretch marks removal cream due it's zero side effects nature. It can eliminate stretch marks on any sex, any age and any type of nature of it's origin without any risk factors. 

Why you choose the Skinception Intensive Stretch Marks Therapy?

Skinception cream has ability to help production of collagen naturally to repair your skin damage and smoothing your skin, as you use other moisturizing cream. It is developed totally to keep your skin natural and nourish your skin layers.

• Moisturizing your skin
• Smoothing your skin
• Remove unwanted scars and marks
• Repairs the skin layers
• Eliminate completely the red or pinkish marks
• Nourishment of your skin
• Strengthening your skin
• Elasticity 

 Nature of working of the cream :

There are some scientific reason to accept the cream as your anti-stretch marks programs.

Regestril™ : After several experiments and researches it is approved that Regestril can reduce stretch marks up to 70%

Darutoside : It's most known natural is that it produce skin's natural collagen synthesis to make the layer more elastic and also it is wound healing. Collagen fibers structure get more stable.

Pro-Sveltyl : It also help to produce collagen synthesis and repair skin damage, it is a natural ingredients of lotus flower. It has capability to repair skin's fibers architecture.

Pro-Coll-One+® : It help to produce collagen synthesis, It can help to collagen synthesis upto 1190%. Increase dramatically skin smoothness too.

Other ingredients : 

• Beta Glucan 
• Nelumbo Nucifera Leaf Extract 
• Rutin 
• Palmitoyl Oligopeptide
• Caprylic Capric Triglycerides
• Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
• Phaseolus Lunatus (Green Bean) Extract
• Siegesbeckia Orientalis Extract
• Panthenol
• Sodium Lactate
• Isopropyl Palmitate
• Stearyl Alcohol
• Allantoin
• Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Peel Oil
• Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil
• Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Oil

The users of this cream always giving positive feedback as it showing quick and quick result. As all ages and gender getting good result after applying the skinception Intensive Stretch Mark Therapy.

 To read the scientific researches on Skinception : 

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