Adolescence is easily one of the most memorable and challenging of all life’s journeys, as the body suddenly undergoes so many changes in a short space of time. Hormonal changes that impact the mood, skin, and energy levels make this highly intense time of learning and growth that much more difficult. One of the more common but less discussed challenges teenagers experience is stretch marks.
What Are Stretch Marks?
The medical term for stretch marks is striae distensae or striae gravidarum which refers to streaked lines that appear on the surface of your skin. Stretch marks can be white, but range between red and purple, most commonly found on the stomach, hips, buttocks, thighs and breast.
What Are Some Common Stretch Mark Symptoms?
- Lines on the skin: Stretch marks often start as raised red or purple lines on the skin, finally settling to a white color.
- Itching: Stretch marks can be accompanied by itching or a burning sensation as they develop.
- Indentations: Once stretch marks settle, the color fades and they can create indentations or depressions on the skin surface.
Why Do Teens Get Stretch Marks?
There can be a few contributing factors that will determine whether or not a teenager gets stretch marks. Some of these include:
- Genetics: Some people are simply more susceptible to stretch marks because of their genes. If your parents, grandparents, or other blood relatives had stretch marks then there is a chance that you’re at risk of getting them as well.
- Rapid growth: Growth stretch marks are created by rapid weight gain and loss, which can happen during the teenage years. Being overweight, as well, can lead to the formation of stretch marks.
- Steroids: Topical or oral steroids, such as prednisone, might be prescribed for certain teenage skin conditions but the side effect could be stretch marks.
Home Remedies For Stretch Marks in Teenagers
There are certain home remedies you can try to reduce the appearance of such puberty stretch marks, but it’s important to remember that these aren’t scientifically proven.
Aloe Vera
If you’re looking for a treatment to calm the itching sensation of stretch marks, then you can try aloe vera cream. This succulent plant has many medicinal properties and is a natural soothing agent, containing antioxidants, vitamins A and C, and anti-inflammatory properties.
Sweet Almond and Coconut Oils
These are nourishing moisturizers that will penetrate the skin and create a barrier to protect the skin. Like the aloe vera great, these nut oils are used more for soothing the burning or itching sensation rather than reducing the appearance of the stretch marks.
Lemon Juice
If you’ve ever put lemon juice in your hair on a hot summer’s day, then you’re well aware of the natural bleaching properties of this juice. This is because lemon juice contains Vitamin C which brightens the skin and improves the skin tone when applied to the stretch marks. You can add cucumber water to make a more soothing skin mask.
Rosehip Oil
This oil contains Vitamin A and C which will naturally make the skin brighter and improve your skin tone, while also moisturizing the stretch marks. It can reduce the severity of the stretch mark appearance.
Vitamin A-Enriched Food
Vitamin A is needed for the growth of body tissues, including that of skin, and it also supports the production of oil to maintain your skin’s moisture, assisting with stretch mark treatment. You can find Vitamin A in fatty fish, organ meat, eggs, dairy products, dark green vegetables, oranges, mangos, carrots, pumpkins, and sweet potatoes.
Hyaluronic Acid
This naturally occurring substance is used for tissue repair and hydration, stimulating collagen production. You can increase your intake by eating egg whites or in the form of capsules and extracts.
Non-Invasive Treatments For Stretch Marks in Teenagers
While these home remedies might help, they’re not as effective as certain treatments like Advanced Stretch Mark Treatment or Stretch Mark Camouflage. For teenagers who are suffering unnecessarily from unsightly stretch marks, these are two great, non-invasive treatments that can drastically reduce the appearance of stretch marks.
Advanced Stretch Mark Treatment
Also known as inkless stretch mark removal, Advanced Stretch Mark Treatment is a breakthrough procedure that effectively removes the appearance of stretch marks for teenagers. Central to this treatment is a serum that consists of organic oils, vitamins, and peptides that a specialist technician will deposit directly into your dermal skin layer. This mixture has the remarkable ability to improve the appearance of stretch marks by up to 90% in just a single session.
The way it works is that the mixture starts to stimulate the fibroblast cells in the skin which produce more collagen and elastin than usual. Fibroblast cells actually contribute to the formation of your connective tissue, and the elastin and collagen that they stimulate are proteins that give your skin its texture and shape. The higher the levels of elastin, the more tensile your skin is while the collagen renews and repairs the skin. Basically, Advanced Stretch Mark Treatment stimulates the skin to heal itself.
Stretch Mark Camouflage
The second effective treatment for minimizing the appearance of stretch marks in teenagers is Stretch Mark Camouflage. This is a world-class medical tattoo treatment that drastically reduces the appearance of your stretch marks by effectively camouflaging them in natural pigment. An experienced technician will custom-blend a selection of pigments that completely match your unique skin tone and then apply them to the affected area using a medical tattoo process. After the tattoo has healed, the tattoo will blend seamlessly into the surrounding skin tone, making it seem as if there was never a stretch mark there to begin with! This revolutionary stretch mark treatment originated in Brazil, and is now available for clients in Washington State
Being a teenager is difficult enough, you don’t need to suffer from unsightly stretch marks as well. If you’re looking for a quick, effective, and safe treatment for stretch marks then contact BeautyInk By LeAnne today. Committed to improving the self-esteem of every client she meets, LeAnne will work with you to find the best solution for your particular needs, whether it’s Advanced Stretch Mark Treatment or Stretch Mark Camouflage.
