Why on earth would you want to remove stretch marks? Well, if you're like most people, it's because you find these little scars hideous and embarrassing. Like it or not we are bombarded with idealized body images, and stretch marks just don't feature. They erode our self confidence, prevent us from wearing what we want, and generally blight our lives. That's why you want rid of them.

But what can we do about it? For most of us there is really only one option to remove them - a good stretch mark cream. Yes, of course there are other modalities: micro dermabrasion, endermologie, laser therapy or even surgery. This isn't to say these techniques aren't effective, but unless you have a big budget, and can afford to splash out thousands of dollars, then these treatments are not going to feature in your plans.

There are a number of excellent creams available today and hundreds of not so good ones. And something else to bear in mind - price is no indicator of how effective a cream may be. You can easily pay a couple of hundred dollars for a cream, and yet it will not pack the punch or deliver the results of one costing $40 or less.

So what comprises a good stretch marks cream? You need to look out for the ingredients. The best creams include the following: aloe vera, grapefruit seed extract, squalene oil, DL-Penthenol, and vitamins A, D and E. Time and time again this combination of ingredients has been demonstrated to reduce and help eliminate stretch marks. They work to stimulate production of collagen and elastin fibers in the dermis. These are the fibers which tear to form the scars in the first place.

Also, by stimulating the collagen and elastin fibers, the skins elasticity is being enhanced, thus helping to prevent new ones forming.

Finally, a good cream will actively hydrate the skin, keeping it flexible and healthy, and better placed to withstand any stretching rigors placed upon it.

The results obtained from these creams are really quite excellent. But here's a tip! To really get the most from your cream, follow the instructions. If it says massage into the skin twice a day for 5 minutes, then do this. Too often people simply apply the cream, then wonder why results are not as quick as they want. Also the massaging action helps tone the skin and stimulate circulation.

And another thing, something else you can do to help prevent and remove stretch marks, is drink plenty of water! If you do nothing else, do this one thing. Drinking plenty keeps your skin hydrated from the inside, a sure way of minimizing and removing this threat to your skin.

So while there are plenty of options available, for most peple the only practical solution is to get a good stretch mark cream.

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