December 25, 2011
Simply put, stretch marks are caused by the over-stretching of the skin. This explains why they commonly affect people going through periods of rapid changes in size: bodybuilders, dieters, teenagers and pregnant women.
The skin is unable to keep up with the demands being placed on it, and the dermal layer eventually stretches beyond its elastic [...]
December 23, 2011
We all tend to associate stretch marks with pregnancy. In the media, the fascination with celebrities and their post-baby bodies have led us to have higher expectations of how we should look after having a baby.
And yet, stretch marks can affect both men and women, and can develop at different stages of our lives. Teenagers [...]
December 20, 2011
With today’s celebrities permanently in the public eye, it is impossible to get away from the different stages in their lives. And one major event that the media always takes great interest in is their pregnancies.
At the moment, a slight obsession with Beyoncé and her baby bump is in evidence in the tabloids and [...]
December 20, 2011
Stretch marks can become the bane of some people’s lives. When they are extensive, they can be noticeable and very difficult to hide.
Stretch mark removal creams can provide patchy results or slight improvement, but at The Laser Treatment Clinic, the approach to stretch mark removal uses a combination of treatments.
Microdermabrasion involves removing superficial layers of [...]
November 28, 2011
Pregnancy is a unique and wonderful experience, although it does cause significant changes to the body and the skin during those nine months of growth and hormone changes.
Everyone dreads getting stretch marks, which for many go hand in hand with being pregnant. Changes to the levels of certain hormones are thought to affect the skin’s [...]
November 18, 2011
Microdermabrasion provides a way to rejuvenate skin that can be used to treat various skin complaints from acne scarring to stretch marks. A hand-held device sprays super-fine medical-grade crystals over the skin, removing skin cells, which are then vacuumed away.
Even after the first session, the skin can look noticeably better and smoother. The best results [...]
November 17, 2011
Life for the modern woman bears little resemblance to that of our grandmothers. One significant change seems to be the age at which woman decide to have children.
While waiting to establish a career and enjoy life before settling down to have a family is becoming more popular, there are certain difficulties caused by later pregnancies.
After [...]
November 16, 2011
Mariah Carey has been showing off her new figure recently, following her weight gain during her pregnancy with twins earlier this year. According to her, she achieved her new slim-line figure with a combination of healthy dieting and exercise.
However, the sight of the incredibly toned and unblemished stomach of the new representative for a diet [...]
November 9, 2011
While stretch marks are an unavoidable part of life, you can reduce their appearance by using the right skincare products. These will make sure that the skin is adequately hydrated and as supple as possible. Women have been using such products since Ancient Egypt, when they would use tree resin (frankincense) to manage their stretch [...]
November 9, 2011
Kerry Katona was recently reported as saying that her weight gain since appearing on Celebrity Big Brother earlier this year is causing her to struggle with her appearance. Her comments about her stretch marks reveal anxiety that they will prevent her from finding a partner in the future.
Many women find themselves in a similar position, [...]
