Stretchmarks can hardly be described as an uncommon complaint. Practically the entire adult population past their teenage years are likely to have some. And as for post pregnant women, they are generally deemed part and parcel of child bearing. Other than pubescent growth spurts and pregnancy, stretch marks also afflict those who body build.

The one things which each of these groups of people have in common, is that they have undergone rapid growth spurts. Where the body mass has increased quickly, the skin in these areas has simply not been able to keep pace with the rate of growth. This results in a tearing of the skin – as a result stretch marks have occurred.

There are no medical concerns in having stretch marks. Also called Striae, they are simply a sign that our bodies have changed and most people live with them quite happily. In fact, in a large proportion of cases the stretch marks are not noticeable either due to their location or their colour.

For some though, they can cause embarrassment whenever they are on show. Because they can be clearly visible as well as cover major parts of the body, the removal of stretch marks can be of vital importance to many people.

In addition to many traditional stretch mark removing techniques, many people attempt to avoid their formation in the first instance. This is often attempted by applying a specialist product which has been designed to boost the skins amazing ability to re-generate itself. This is no more so true than in women when trying to avoid and prevent stretch marks during pregnancy. Unfortunately though, even with forethought to the eventual marks which are likely to occur, prevention is often an impossibility as the trauma the skin goes through during these growth spurts is far too much for it too cope with.

It is still worth looking into the methods of how to get rid of streach marks despite the odds. There are serveral techniques which have been widely reported to work, including bio-oils, dermarollers and coconut milk. So whatever way you decide to tackle them - Good Luck!