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Looking at your skin, you notice the appearance of red or purple lines on your skin. Alas, these are stretch marks! Although it is usual to see them take shape, the idea of ​​letting them take their place on your body without saying anything does not really please you. This is why we will find out in this article in what ways to prevent, reduce or remove stretch marks at 23? First we will find out how stretch marks happen when you are 23. Then we will see solutions and advice to prevent or eliminate stretch marks at 23.

All about the formation of stretch marks at 23 years old

About 80% of women and 40% of men will have stretch marks on their body. So why do they form on our skin? And why are they more likely to appear when you are young and therefore at 23? Discover the answers in this first part.

Stretch marks: what are they?

The epidermis is made up of two proteins, among others: collagen and elastin. The reddish streaks that are stretch marks, develop when there is a breakdown of collagen fibers in the skin. This consequently inflicts skin damage. These then cause the appearance on the body of more or less strong and large red marks, generally not painful. Stretch marks start with an inflammatory phase lasting a few months which gives them a purple, pink or purple color. After that, they will become scars and turn white.

If your stretch marks at 23 are still red / purplish this is when it is essential to intervene. Indeed, when they become scars, it will become harder, or even impossible to erase them.

Stretch marks at 23: the factors responsible for their formation

These more or less large red streaks are likely to occur at any time of life. But, it is when you are young and therefore that you are 23 years old that stretch marks are more likely to occur. And this is explained quite simply because a large majority of the factors which are responsible for the arrival of stretch marks are met at your age. So what are they?

• Skin quality favorable to stretch marks. And yes, young skin is the most likely to see stretch marks form. And fair and very thin skin are also aggravating factors. Indeed, thin skin has an insufficient amount of collagen and elastin and therefore their skin may tear more easily. This is particularly the reason why a thin person can get stretch marks.

• Too fast stretching of the skin. Indeed, the skin tissue is likely to lengthen too much for elastin and collagen, which as a result will have no other choice but to end up breaking. This enlargement of the skin at 23 years leading to stretch marks may result from intensive sport and significant muscle gain or very sudden weight gain or loss.

• heredity may also have its share of responsibility in the development of stretch marks at 23. In other words, if your family members tend to have stretch marks, then you are more likely to see them develop on your skin.

• Hormones that change when you're young. The correlation between the appearance of stretch marks at 23 and hormonal upheaval is beyond doubt. In fact, during big hormonal changes (adolescence, contraceptive pill, pregnancy, etc.) stretch marks are more likely to appear. 

• The amplification of the production of cortisol by the body. Cortisol happens to be the stress hormone. The latter is emitted by the adrenal glands which are responsible for regulating the structure of the skin. When cortisol experiences an increase in its production in the body, conversely, the production of elastin and collagen present in the body is reduced. The production of this hormone is favored by an unbalanced diet, permanent stress and insufficiently recovering sleep.

Where do stretch marks form at 23?

Stretch marks at 23 are likely to develop in various places on the body. One can find variations between girls and boys. Usually the reddish markings in the girls will develop at the level of the thighs and at the level of the hips, at the buttocks, at the chest and finally at the level of the belly (especially on the sides). With regard to boys, skin cracks will appear particularly in the lower back (the lumbosacral region), on the sides of the stomach and on the buttocks.

You should also know that if you practice weight training (and you gain volume), that you have undergone very rapid growth but also that you are overweight, stretch marks are likely to develop in other places such as for example the calves, the arms (shoulders or inside of the arms), the pecs (for boys), the back (especially the lower back), as well as the inside of the knees.

How to fight stretch marks at 23

How to avoid and reduce stretch marks?

As we have seen, stretch marks that form at 23 are the result of painless skin lesions. These initially start with an inflammatory phase. We recognize this stage by the color of the stretch marks: they will be purple or purple. It will be during this period that you will have to act.

1 - Creams and treatments to fight against stretch marks

To can ward off the development of stretch marks at age 23, or to stimulate the repair of marks that have already appeared on your skin; it is necessary to adopt a cosmetic product that promotes the production of collagen and elastin but also that the latter has in the composition moisturizing ingredients.

Comments: We recommend that you adopt a product that is natural, if possible at 100% against stretch marks at 23 years old. Indeed, many creams marketed are filled with chemical components, harmful to the skin and without real effectiveness. In addition, they can be dangerous for health since they contain endocrine disruptors, major allergens and chemical preservatives in their formulation. To better understand what your cosmetics contains you can use the application incybeauty ou Yuka.

We advise you Vanessences anti-stretch mark serum

Why should you choose this product against stretch marks at 23?

Care serum, in the form of certified organic oil with 100% natural ingredients, no major allergens, no petrochemical ingredients, no synthetic dyes, vegan.
Formulated with natural anti-inflammatory oils (Italian Helichrysum, Rosewood and True Lavender) to fade young or older stretch marks.
Prevents the appearance of stretch marks thanks to natural oils with healing properties (Cistus ladanifère, Geranium rose, Italian Helichrysum).
Formulated from Argan oil known to fade stretch marks, give elasticity, moisturize and heal the skin, thanks to vitamin E and the unsaturated fatty acids it contains.

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2 - Prevent and reduce stretch marks with herbal medicine

Natural vegetable oils contain absolutely incredible virtues to take care of your skin. Indeed, the latter nourish, hydrate and regenerate it in a deep way. They are therefore very effective against the formation of stretch marks at 23 years. In the event that your elongated features have already appeared, the oils can also improve their appearance, reduce them, see if you are lucky to make them disappear.

Oils having the best effects to prevent or reduce stretch marks at 23 are sweet almond oil et rosehip oil.

The benefits of sweet almond oil are as follows:

• deeply hydrates the skin and preserves the skin hydrolipidic film.
• Softens the skin and strengthens skin tissue to prevent stretch marks.
• Stimulates the repair of skin cells.
• Sweet almond oil is particularly recommended for preventing stretch marks at 23 years.

The main benefits of Rosehip oil are as follows:

• Repairs, blurs and retouches to improve the appearance of unsightly streaks.
• Famous for its considerable regenerating and rejuvenating properties in order to remove stretch marks and scars.
• Preserves the suppleness, elasticity and hydration of the epidermis and dermis.
• Rosehip vegetable oil is particularly recommended for "healing" recent or old stretch marks..

Nevertheless vigilance, for it to have results choose one certified virgin, first cold pressing and if possible organic to be sure that it does not contain any harmful components. We recommend you  almond oil  et rosehip oil of Bioflore. Both respect these constraints and which, moreover, are one of the most interesting - in terms of price - present on the market.

3 - A balanced lifestyle to fight against the development of stretch marks at 23 years old

• Make sure you keep a healthy weight to avoid stretch marks at 23 years old. Throughout your life, your morphology will change and will undergo variations in size and weight. Be aware that taking or losing weight too quickly will be stressful for your skin. Therefore, to reduce the risk of stretch marks, it is important not to stretch the skin too brutally and therefore to do everything to maintain a healthy weight. If you are on a diet, the rate of weight loss recommended so to be healthy and avoid stretch marks is found to be 0,5 to 1 kg / week.

• Exercise regular physical and sports activity against stretch marks at 23. Sport makes it possible to fight both against weight gain but also against chronic stress, which as we have mentioned, can boost the appearance of unsightly marks. What is more, by toning your figure, you may notice a positive change in the appearance of your stretch marks.

• drink between 1,5l and 2l of water every day in order to hydrate your skin well and prevent the appearance of stretch marks when you are 23 years old.

• Eat balanced foods and rich in vitamins (especially vitamins E and A), minerals, essential fatty acids (omega 3 and omega 6), and antioxidants.

4 - A cream to improve the appearance of stretch marks

When unfortunately your stretch marks have already appeared on your skin at 23, you also have the option of using a treatment that corrects stretch marks. It is designed with a view to reducing their intensification, and improving their appearance so that they are much less marked.

Note: this product is suitable for stretch marks that have recently appeared and are therefore red or purple in color!

We advise you Omum stretch mark corrector

Why buy it?

Proven effectiveness (100% smoother skin, 77% softer skin and relief of stretch marks improved to 68%).
99% of the ingredients are from natural origins.
Generous in active ingredients that stimulate the production of elastic fibers and collagens in order to boost healing.
Works on all recently appeared stretch marks.

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Solutions to permanently eliminate stretch marks at the age of 23

In the event that stretch marks have already appeared on your skin, and the creams do not provide the desired effects, you will have to resort to more or less heavy and more or less expensive medical treatments.

The processes that aim to remove or reduce stretch marks at 23 years are: 

• Dermatological treatment rich in vitamin A which stimulates cell regeneration.
• LED photo modulation that stimulates skin elasticity without being harmful to the skin.
• Peeling in order to exfoliate the skin and touch up stretch marks.
• Laser treatment to restore elasticity to your skin.
• Mesotherapy or local injections to promote collagen production.
• Restorative surgery in order to erase stretch marks and tighten the skin.