Stretch marks form, according to "Foundations and Adult Health Nursing," commonly occur when the skin quickly stretches or contracts, such as when gaining or losing weight.As you lose weight, according to "Cosmetic Dermatology: Principles and Practice," existing stretch marks, as well as stretch marks that develop with weight loss, frequently become more visible.By taking action while losing weight, you can increase your odds of preventing stretch marks from developing while losing weight as well as decrease the visibility of any existing stretch marks, according to "Handbook of Dermatology: A Practical Manual."
Step 1
Perform strength training exercises while losing weight.According to "Foundations and Adult Health Nursing," strength training include weight training, exercises using resistance bands and calisthenics.According to "Braun-Falco's Dermatology," strength training while losing weight a*sists the body in maintaining firm skin and decreases the development of stretch marks.
Step 2
Consume an adequate amount of water each day.According to "Handbook of Dermatology: A Practical Manual," drinking an adequate amount of water daily is the best way to ensure your skin is properly hydrated.Hydrated skin is less likely to develop stretch marks.According to "Foundations and Adult Health Nursing," you should drink half the amount of water in ounces that you weight in pounds.For example, if you weigh 200 lbs., you should drink 100 oz.of water.
Step 3
Ma*sage shea butter into your hips, stomach and arms daily.According to "Handbook of Dermatology: A Practical Manual," these are the areas that are most prone to developing stretch marks.Ma*saging shea butter into these areas daily hydrates these areas and promotes healthy circulation and cell turnover, thereby preventing the development of stretch marks.
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