Whether you’re looking for a product to make your skin super soft or to smooth out those stretch marks, Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Formula has something for you. …read moreSee less
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What are stretch marks?
Stretch marks look like lines or streaks across the skin and they can be pink, red, brown, black, silver, or purple in colour.
They’re caused by sudden growth or weight gain when the deeper layer of the skin (dermis) tears.
Stretch marks are extremely common, harmless, and nothing to be embarrassed about - however - scar treatments may be able to minimise their appearance if used early enough.
Are cellulite and stretch marks the same?
Stretch marks and cellulite are two different conditions that affect the appearance of your skin.
Stretch marks are long, thin lines that can be red or purple in colour, and white once they’ve faded.
They develop on areas such as the hips and abdomen (they can appear in other places, too) where there has been weight gain or loss and the skin has been stretched.
Whereas cellulite appears in dents and dimples usually around the thighs and buttocks, caused by a buildup of fat underneath the skin.
What causes stretch marks?
Stretch marks are long, thin lines that can be red or purple in colour, and white once they’ve faded.
They develop on areas such as the hips, abdomen, breasts, and buttocks, but they can appear almost anywhere on the body.
They appear where there has been weight gain or loss and the skin has been stretched, like during pregnancy.
How can you get rid of stretch marks?
Stretch marks are harmless, but you might not like how they look. If so, you should try Bio-Oil.
Bio-Oil combines natural plant oils, vitamins, and a unique ingredient called PurCellin oil to help improve the appearance of scars and stretch marks.
Plant oils are traditionally used to enhance the appearance of the skin, while vitamins support your skin’s health, making this a great skincare combination.
PurCellin helps to reduce the consistency of the oil, creating a lighter formula that’s quickly absorbed into the skin.