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Collagen and Stretch Marks

How Collagen In Your Skin Effects Stretch Marks

imageCollagen is a structural protein that plays a major part in supporting cells, tissues, organs and bone structure. It is the main protein of connective tissue in animals and the most abundant protein in mammals, making up about 25% of the whole-body protein content.

Collagen makes up about 75% of healthy skin. So, when collagen fibers get damaged or production of collagen decrease, major differences in your skin’s health are noticeable. A major health difference due to a disruption of collagen is the formation of stretch marks. The natural order of collagen fibers were disrupted during rapid body changes. The stretched fibers that we could see is what were known as stretch marks.

They are many collagen based product which specially caters the need of stretch marks. The more collagen you have, the more elasticity your skin has and the less wrinkles and stretch marks you have.

Whenever you venture out into the sun, always cover your skin liberally with a high SPF sunscreen.  The sun dries out not only the top layers of skin, but also the underneath layers containing your natural collagen.  This means the skin becomes more prone to damage and to stretch marks.

 

Keeping the skin moisturized increases your chances of avoiding stretch marks. A protein in a hydrating cream is used to encourage collagen production in the skin. No matter what the quality, the cream contains vitamins and hydrating ingredients that will benefit any dry skin.  

All About Stretch Marks could offer further reading in this matter, such as how to improve your own collagen synthesis as to avoid stretch marks. Collagen have a great connection with the forming of stretch marks. You can get to know where are your product’s resources at Beauty Extra.

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