How to get rid of stretch marks

Do you have orange-peel skin? Have you started an exercise routine but still cannot see results? Do not panic. We will tell you how to reduce stretch marks and enjoy smoother-looking skin and a more defined silhouette.

Hormonal changes, genetic predisposition, pregnancy or weight loss are some of the reasons behind the appearance of those parallel lines that form on the skin. Yes, we are talking about dreaded stretch marks on areas such as the hips, tummy, legs or arms.

What can you do to reduce stretch marks?

Sadly, we have to tell you that stretch marks are very difficult to remove completely.

But that does not mean their appearance cannot be softened. With a daily routine based on good nutrition, exercise and skincare, you can help reduce their visibility and prevent new ones from appearing. How? By following these steps:

Hydration

We never get tired of saying it: hydration is always the foundation for feeling good, both inside and out.

Drinking plenty of water helps keep the skin hydrated and healthy and also supports its elasticity, which helps prevent the appearance of stretch marks.

Exercise

Exercise is another important factor to bear in mind, not only to reduce the visibility and appearance of stretch marks, but also to improve the look of your skin and your overall health.

Why? Because it improves circulation, oxygenates the skin, helps eliminate toxins and improves muscle tone, whilst also helping to prevent the appearance of cellulite.

To do this, opt for cardio workouts and exercise routines that use your own body weight, such as squats, press-ups, abdominal exercises and planks.

Diet

Another of the fundamental pillars for your body to work properly is a balanced, healthy diet based on: Fruit and vegetables: spinach, asparagus, carrots, mango, tomatoes, kiwi and berries all contain vitamin E, vitamin A and vitamin C, which help regenerate the skin, protect it against free-radical damage and stimulate collagen production.

Remember that stretch marks appear when the collagen and elastin fibres in the dermis break down.

Cereals: maize, rice and wheat are some of the cereals enriched with ceramides, which help improve skin hydration and elasticity.

Nuts: almonds, walnuts and hazelnuts contain omega 3, which helps protect against the formation of stretch marks on the skin by nourishing it from within. Pulses: lentils, chickpeas and beans.

These contain zinc, an element that supports skin healing and, in this case, the healing of stretch marks.

Zinc can also be found in other foods such as red meat, eggs and shellfish.

Anti-stretch mark creams and oils

How do you get rid of stretch marks? Although there is no miracle cure, exercise, hydration, diet and anti-stretch mark creams are the perfect combination for helping to prevent and combat them.

They improve the skin’s flexibility, deeply hydrate it, enhance its look and feel, provide the nutrients needed for healthy skin and help repair tissues.

They can even calm the itching and discomfort caused by stretch marks, helping to reduce inflammation and redness.

Would you like us to put together a selection of the best products and anti-stretch mark creams? Then keep a close eye on our next post.