How To Get Rid Of Stretch Marks
Discover NIVEA expert advice on how to get rid of stretch marks
Learn about stretch marks' causes, prevention and treatment
Stretch marks - lines or streaks across the skin - are very common and affect 90% of the population, both men and women.
Apart from sometimes being a bit itchy, stretch marks are harmless and totally natural. They are your body’s map of the journey you've been on together, whether it’s carrying a baby, growing and developing as a teenager or practising sports. Stretch marks come in all shapes and sizes and shades and depths.
Do stretch marks go away? Similar to scars, they can be either permanent or fade over time. While there’s nothing wrong with having stretch marks, if they are bothering you, there are treatments that can help minimise them and soothe the affected areas.
What do stretch marks look like?
In order to learn how to get rid of stretch marks, we need to know the shapes they come in.
Stretch marks are as varied as the individuals they appear on. They may appear as narrow bands across the skin or pitted, rippled marks or as purple slashes or silvery threads. They can be pink, red, brown, black, silver or purple and usually start off darker before fading. What they look like will largely depend on what caused the stretch marks, how long you've had them, the colour of your skin, your skin type and where they appear on your body.