The key to treating stretch marks is understanding what they are. In essence, they are atrophic scars, brought on by an overproduction of collagen, that occur when the elastic layer of the skin has been broken to accommodate change in body shape or size. Women between 15 and 30 are the highest risk category and over time, most stretch marks get worse, not better. That is until now!
Prevention is always easier than repair, so let's think along those lines first. To lessen your chances of stretch marks, eat a healthy diet high in vitamins and minerals and consume a lot of water to keep your skin hydrated and elastic. Work to reduce stress, limit alcohol, stay away from cigarettes and second hand cigarette smoke, and maintain balanced fitness regimen. Also, make sure you moisturize your body daily with an emollient cream high in vitamins and minerals, especially antioxidants, like Dr. Berman's Aboriginal Gold.
If you already have stretch marks and you want to repair the damage, realize that the stretch marks are scars and they did not appear overnight. Therefore, they will not disappear over night. With that said, we have developed a treatment here at Los Angeles Skin Care with the expertise of Dr. Andrew Berman and the wonderful feedback of our clients. We call this treatment the Body Renewal and it can be performed on virtually every part of the body.
Each treatment consists of an aggressive, yet nonirritating mechanical exfoliation followed by a custom blend of highly concentrated, pure essential oils. This treatment is repeated every 10 - 14 days, until the desired result is achieved. Most clients have experienced great satisfaction with 10 - 12 treatments. During treatment, it is crucial to maintain a proper homecare regimen consisting of BioMedic Purifying Cleanser, Dr. Berman's Retinol Serum and Nighttime Nourishing Oil by Sundari performed in the evening. By day you simply apply a customized Neroli infused organic sesame oil that we provide for you.
So if you are tired of seeing these squiggly little scars on your ankles, knees, hips, thighs or breasts, worry no more. Within a few weeks time eradication and success are inevitable thanks to the new Body Renewal Treatment exclusive to Los Angeles Skin Care.
Eliminating Stretch Marks
by Staff
By looking at popular magazines and Hollywood movies, you would never know how common stretch marks actually are. Beginning at puberty and ending late in life, both men and women are susceptible to these annoying scars.
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