Effective ways to remove or prevent stretch marks

Stretch marks are caused by hormonal changes in the body, as well as rapid increases in size and weight . This ensures
almost all pregnant women will experience them to some degree. However, stretch marks may also be prone to those going through growth spurts & puberty, as well as body builders. Although not harmful, they can be very unsightly & uncomfortable for those who suffer with them. The following is what I have found to be the most effect methods to remove & prevent stretch marks:

1. Natural Home Remedies
This is where you should start. Raid the cupboards for these ingredients or take a trip to the local health store. Not every herb, oil or ointment will work , but the following home remedies will certainly help. They are designed to help with general skin health & moisture to aid in stretch mark prevention, as well as reduce severity & discoloration of existing ones:

Aloe Vera Gel
Vitamin A&E Supplementation
Cocoa Butter
Coconut Oil
Sugar Scrub

2. Collagen Supplementation
The natural home remedies will help with collagen production to some degree, but it is also wise to boost this natural supply with a exogenous form of collagen if you can.
This can be done through Marine Collagen products made from fish oils, which are typically higher quality, especially when they are wild caught & GMO free.
Just ensure you are taking a hydrolyzed brand , as in its native state, the collagen molecule is too large to be absorbed into the body when ingested.

3. Topical Creams
Once you have tried the natural compounds & collagen boosters, the next step is to test some of the leading topical stretch mark creams. Again, much like home remedy treatments, there are many options here & you can get dizzy researching these online if you are not careful…
Just make sure you acquire a cream with mostly natural ingredients & is safe for pregnancy if you are childbearing (I.e. not Tretinoin Creams).

4. Medical Procedures
The final port of call when it comes to stretch mark treatment are the “surgical” options. This wont be for everyone due to the cost & pain!
However, these procedures are certainly effective in removing stretch marks fast. Especially the most prominent & stubborn lines & lesions.
Consult your doctor or local cosmetic surgery practice for advice on these. They will suggest one of the following procedures:

Microdermadrasion
Pulsed Dye/Fractional Photothermolysis Laser Treatments
Chemical Peels