6 DIY Tips to Reduce Scars on your Tummy
Most women who have been pregnant or are pregnant have stretch marks on their tummy. These are surface lines on the skin that are discoloured and are found on the abdomen, upper arms, thighs, breasts and buttocks. Stretch marks occur when a large amount of weight is gained quickly or as a result of fast growth or stress. The skin has three main layers including the outer layer (Epidermis), the middle layer (Dermis) and the deep layer closest to the muscle (Subcutaneous). Stretch marks occur in the middle layer of the skin when the connective tissue is stretched out past the level where it can return to a normal form. When skin stretches, it weakens the collagen and damages it. The result is fine scars in the top layer of skin. The stretch marks appear red or pink at first but over time they become a thin, silvery line. Here…
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