Stretch marks can be determined by the stretched and wrinkled appearance of the skin. There are a number of theories that are circulating as to the real cause of stretch marks. These reasons range from an unhealthy diet to rapid weight loss. Due to rapid weight loss, the skin that was previously stretched over in the different places of the body now begin to sag and is not supported by the required mass of the muscles. Thus stretch marks are generally witnessed in those areas that undergo the most weight loss such as the abdomen, thighs and breasts. Another reason for the generation of stretch marks is believed to be the metabolic working of the body.
The secretion of certain hormones such as glucocorticoids when present in an excess level is found to be the cause of stretch marks. Increased levels of this hormone are found during the periods of bodybuilding, pregnancy and adolescence. Another prominent cause for the formation of stretch is believed to be the dehydration of the skin that results in a rough and wrinkled texture of the skin.
Cleanses your body internally:
It is recommended that we consume at least 4 liters of water a day. This is the minimum and most essential amounts of water that we must consume everyday. This requirement takes into account the fact that the person does not move out directly under the sun and does not perform any form of physical labor that might lead to the loss of water from the body. However the fact of the matter is that our everyday activities do involve a certain amount of water loss that is not calculated when formulating the minimum water requirements of the body. Hence we have to keep our bodies hydrated at all times by consuming the right amounts of water and at regular intervals. This water that we consume will undoubtedly be beneficial to the texture of our skin. It will help reduce the effects of age to some extent. However it will more importantly definitely help to reduce the stretch marks of the body. Thus drinking water is a natural remedy to getting rid and preventing the onset of stretch marks.