Know the origin of cracks and how to fight them

 Cosmopolitan teaches you how to soften the appearance of stretch marks on the skin. More than half of the women in the world (70%) have scars. Although they are very common and completely normal, most people feel insecure. The most common sites are in the abdomen (pregnancy or weight gain), breasts, buttocks and shoulders, buttocks and hips. But first we need to understand what the traces of stress are and what causes them. Under the epidermis (the first and most superficial layer of the skin) is the derm where natural collagen is stored. Some people have harder, more flexible skins because of genetics, while others have less, which makes them less susceptible to smaller scars. So if you want to reduce them, you need to strengthen your collagen. It occurs when there is a very rapid growth in the body that causes the skin to stretch and ultimately separates the collagen. Therefore, when the skin returns to its normal size, the epidermis appears to be wrinkled because the skin is no longer supported by the dermis collagen. But what causes “sudden and above-average growth?? It can be puberty, pregnancy, weight gain or muscle mass. Any growth that causes sudden skin tension and collagen separation. Keep in mind that it is impossible to remove 100%, but you can make them appear less visible. You can use retinoid cream or oil derived from vitamin A, which is commonly used to treat facial wrinkles and fine lines. But beware: You cannot use retinoids during your pregnancy and these creams do not work as preventatives, they are used when there are already signs of stretching.

1. ElastCream Body Cream, Adcos, 189 Dollars. A cream specially developed for the treatment of stretch marks and scars, providing greater flexibility to the skin and strengthening the fibers.

2. Ideal Anti-Aging Moisturizing Body, Vichy, $ 79.90. Combines tone & gives skin more firmness

3. Restorative Oil, Bio-Oil, R $ 79.90. It has a formula rich in plant extracts and vitamins, improving the appearance of scars, stretch marks, irregular tones and age signs.

 4. Gel Stress Cream Pegolisse, Anna Pegova, R $ 206. Promotes collagen production with natural active ingredients, promotes skin regeneration and reduces the appearance of stretch marks.

5. Stretch Mark Minimizer Soet Complementary Special Vergetures, Clarins, R $ 279. Strengthens skin elasticity and helps to protect collagen fibers by restructuring supportive tissues.

Laser treatments are also an option to treat crack marks. This procedure works with the laser energy excreted on your skin - without causing any damage - and causes your cells to injure by causing the chemical reactions necessary to naturally create more collagen in this area to defend. If laser treatments are not in your plans, there may be another alternative micro-cupping as to the process or price. It is a minimally invasive treatment that works for all skin types as it does not cause hyperpigmentation. It is made by a dermatologist or beautician to create small holes in the skin using very fine needles (0.5 to 2 millimeters in diameter). Similar to laser, it allows cells to try to defend themselves and stimulates natural collagen and elastin production. However, remember that all treatments, such as creams, lasers, or micro-needling, require a lot of sessions, patience and a certain financial investment. So, the results are not always urgent. But don't give up!