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Why You Should NOT Try To Get Rid Of Stretch Marks

Stretch marks happen to everyone. Here's why you shouldn't be concerned.

Every single woman, at some point of time in her life, will get stretch marks. And inevitably, every woman will also try to get rid of those stretch marks. But here's why you should never try to get rid of them.

Most women get stretch marks after a certain point of time in their lives. And they worry endlessly looking at them. Okay usually stretch marks start out as red or purple marks, which can be pretty noticeable, so it is granted that you'd be conscious about them.

why you should not get rid of stretch marks

But they gradually fade on their own to a light silver shade that no one would ever notice. In fact a lot of women shy away from getting physical with their guys because they think he'd notice the stretch marks. Trust us, he doesn't care about your stretch marks.

Stretch marks usually occur during growth spurts, extreme weight gain or loss, pregnancy or pubery, and these are all things that every woman goes through. Hell, even men have stretch marks.

So keep reading to find out why you should never try to get rid of them.

why you should not get rid of stretch marks

Every woman has stretch marks. Every single one. And those people who tell you they don't are just lying. So embrace your body for what it is.

why you should not get rid of stretch marks

You can't really get rid of them. Once you get stretch marks, it is impossible to actually get rid of them. Since the marks are on the inside of the skin, that is under the epidermis, no topical creams can help you get rid of them completely, they can help the marks fade to an extent but not completely.

why you should not get rid of stretch marks

They will eventually fade. They may start out as red or purple, angry marks, but they will gradually and eventually fade to a light silver color. And this will happen without you doing anything to speed the process.

why you should not get rid of stretch marks

Even models have them. There are a lot of models who have come out and shown us pictures of their stretch marks. This really helps women all over the world feel more secure about their bodies, as everyone faces body image issues.

why you should not get rid of stretch marks

Its the airbrush. Magazines airbrush images to make it seem like models have no imperfections. And often this leaves a lasting impression on the women reading the magazines, thinking they are not good enough because they have stretch marks.

why you should not get rid of stretch marks

And finally, do not shy away from wearing the clothes of your choice because of your stretch marks. A lot of girls avoid dresses and sleeveless tops because they think that the entire world would be noticing the stretch marks. This is not the case. No one notices them apart from you.

Story first published: Saturday, November 12, 2016, 11:19 [IST]