Women's beauty is no less a delicate matter thaneast. And there are always annoying little things that try to spoil the overall picture. Stretch marks on the chest are one of such little things. But, as you know, beauty cannot be spoiled by anything. Moreover, you can try to fight stretch marks on the chest. And if you do everything right, the fight will end in unconditional surrender. Stretch marks, if not completely disappear, will become almost invisible. There is an opinion that stretch marks on the chest appear only in pregnant women. Imagine the surprise of all other women who sooner or later discover traces of stretch marks on their skin? They ask a reasonable question - why? But you should not be surprised - there are quite understandable explanations for this. After all, what are stretch marks, in essence? Microtraumas of the skin. These microtraumas appear if the skin is subjected to too much stretching. And this can happen under the influence of a number of factors, in addition to pregnancy. Let's consider the main reasons why this happens:
- Fast breast growth
In the event that stretch marks appear on the chestteenage girls, most likely, the reason for their occurrence was too intensive growth of the mammary glands. This happens quite often, so it is wiser to take preventive measures. They will be the same as the treatment of stretch marks, which we will tell you about below. And if you follow all the rules, then you will not have to guess why stretch marks appeared.
- Sharp loss or weight gain
In addition, the appearance of stretch marks can beprovoked by a sharp change in body weight. It is worth gaining or losing just a couple of kilograms, but quickly, as the risk of stretch marks appears. By the way, this is one of the reasons why doctors are categorically against sharp weight loss.
- Hormonal disorders
Much less often, but still there are cases whenThe causes of stretch marks are any hormonal imbalances in the body. Endocrine diseases and adrenal diseases can lead to such imbalances. That is why, when stretch marks appear, it is still necessary to consult a doctor who will confirm or refute hormonal imbalances.
- Stretch marks after childbirth
Stretch marks on the chest that occur after childbirth,are the most common. And this is not surprising - after all, a woman's body undergoes significant changes after childbirth. And not only after childbirth - these changes begin even before childbirth. During pregnancy, certain hormonal changes occur, not only the tummy of the expectant mother increases in size, but also the breasts. Moreover, it is not the muscles that grow, but additional lobes of the mammary glands and fatty tissue appear. And after childbirth, when milk appears, the breasts increase even more. And this is why in most cases a woman notices stretch marks after childbirth. And not immediately after childbirth, but after a few months - as a rule, at the time when the woman stops breastfeeding the baby. In order for stretch marks not to spoil your mood after childbirth, start prevention during pregnancy.
Folk Remedies for Stretch Marks
Do you have stretch marks on your chest?So, it's time to start fighting them. Of course, modern cosmetology has long learned to fight stretch marks - there are methods that help eliminate them in the shortest possible time. However, these methods are not suitable for everyone. Firstly, they are quite expensive and not everyone can afford them. And secondly, there are a number of medical contraindications - for example, age under 18. Therefore, you can try to get rid of stretch marks with the help of traditional medicine. We offer you several recipes that have proven themselves very well.
- Cosmetic oils
Take 7 drops of any cosmetic oil -jojoba, olive, almond, etc. add 1 drop of geranium oil and 1 drop of ylang-ylang oil. Mix all the ingredients thoroughly and place in a glass container, which must be stored exclusively in a dark, cool place. Every evening, before going to bed, you need to take a warm shower and rub it thoroughly with a sponge. After that, blot the skin with a terry towel and let it dry naturally. After that, apply the resulting product to the skin of the chest, avoiding the nipple area. The duration of the course of treatment should be at least one month. After a week's break, the course must be repeated one more time.
- Broth chamomile
Another great way to both treat andchamomile decoction can be used to prevent stretch marks. Or, to be more precise, ice cubes made from chamomile decoction. The decoction is prepared in the standard way. Place five tablespoons of dried chamomile flowers in an enamel pan, pour in half a liter of water, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover the pan with a lid, and boil for about 15 minutes. After that, cover the pan with a lid, leave for about two hours, and strain with gauze. Pour the resulting decoction into ice cube trays and place in the freezer. Every morning, preferably before taking a shower, wipe your chest skin with an ice cube. Get into the habit of doing this every day – and your skin will thank you with its perfect condition.
- Honey and Aloe
Another great way to eliminatestretch marks on the chest - aloe and honey. You will need three aloe leaves and five tablespoons of any natural honey. Aloe must first be placed in the freezer for a week. After that, mince the aloe, mix with honey - you should get a homogeneous mass. Transfer it to a glass container and store in the refrigerator. Every evening, after taking a shower, apply the resulting mixture in a thin, even layer. Leave it for 15 minutes, then rinse with cool water and lubricate the chest with any moisturizer. The duration of the course of treatment is at least 60 days. Please note that the use of this product is unacceptable in cases where a woman has previously had allergic reactions to honey and other bee products.
- Oatmeal and sour cream
If your stretch marks are very pronounced, you mayThe following remedy can help. Prepare two or three tablespoons of the most common oatmeal and any sour cream. Grind the flakes thoroughly - you can use a coffee grinder for this purpose. At night, place the crushed oatmeal in any suitable container and pour a glass of cold water. In the morning, drain the remaining unabsorbed water and mix the oatmeal with five tablespoons of sour cream, leave in the refrigerator until evening. After a shower, apply the resulting mixture to the skin of the chest in a thick layer, cover with plastic wrap and leave for half an hour. Then wash off the mixture under a warm shower, ending it with a cold douche over the chest. Rub thoroughly with a towel and apply any moisturizer. Such procedures must be carried out for two weeks, after which at least a five-day break is needed. As a rule, after two or three such courses, even the most severe stretch marks become almost invisible.
Prevention of the appearance of stretch marks
As already mentioned above, it is much more reasonableprevent stretch marks from appearing rather than fighting them later. There are several very simple rules for this, the observance of which will allow you to preserve the beauty of your skin:
- Cool dousing
Cool water is a wonderful skin toner.breasts, maintains their beauty and elasticity. Of course, we are not talking about ice-cold water - the ideal temperature should be about 36 degrees. Finish each shower with cool dousing of the chest, lasting no more than one minute.
- Moisturizing the skin of the breast
In no case should we forget about the needmoisturizing the skin of the chest. For this, you can use special cosmetic products that your doctor will help you choose. You should not do this on your own, as you can make a mistake with the choice. And in the best case, there will simply be no effect. And in the worst case, the condition of the skin and even general well-being may worsen. The doctor will select a cosmetic product taking into account all your individual characteristics, for example, age and skin type. The secret to success is in the correct selection of the product and the systematic use. If you use products that prevent stretch marks only from time to time, there will be no effect. You will only waste your time and money.
- Massage
No less effective preventive measureis a massage of problem areas. It is done quite simply - you will need a cotton glove and some oil. For the massage, you can use either baby oil or any vegetable oil - ideally olive oil. Ideally, vegetable oil should be boiled and poured into a clean glass container. After taking a shower, without leaving the bathroom, apply a small amount of oil to the glove and massage the skin of the chest in a circular motion for about 10 minutes. Make sure that your movements are smooth and gentle - sharp movements can stretch the skin and provoke the appearance of stretch marks. As a result, you will get the opposite effect. The massage should be done at least twice a week, otherwise there will be no effect.
- Proper nutrition
Monitor your diet carefully.Try to include as many products containing vitamin E and ascorbic acid in your menu as possible. These vitamins are responsible for the production of collagen, which prevents stretch marks. And the general condition of the skin depends on these vitamins. As a rule, there are most of them in fruits and vegetables. In addition, fish and fermented milk products are very useful. In addition, you can ask your doctor to help you choose multivitamin complexes containing a large amount of vitamin E. This is especially important in the winter. If you carefully follow all the rules and recommendations, you will most likely be able to avoid stretch marks. Well, or at least reduce the scale of the "disasters". And let your beauty be safe! We recommend reading:
