Red stretch marks are easier to treat, as they are at an earlier stage, unlike white stretch marks, which take longer to eliminate and require more specific treatment.
Adopting healthy habits, as well as good skin hydration, help reduce stretch marks and prevent the appearance of new ones. However, in some cases, it is possible to opt for aesthetic treatments that must be recommended by a dermatologist to speed up the elimination of stretch marks.
Red stretch marks appear when there is excessive tension on the skin, which breaks the tissue and reduces the production of collagen and elastin in the stretch mark region, and is common to occur during pregnancy, with weight gain or muscle mass, for example.
Therefore, it is essential to adopt care that stimulates blood circulation in the area of stretch marks, such as exfoliating the skin and applying products that contain vitamin C or rosehip oil, for example. Furthermore, aesthetic procedures such as microneedling and radiofrequency stimulate collagen formation, reorganizing the skin’s structure.
Main treatments for red stretch marks
There are some daily care and aesthetic procedures that help to minimize red stretch marks, improving their appearance and preventing the appearance of new ones, they are:
1. Hydration
Hydration is essential to maintain the integrity of the skin and provide firmness and support, which helps prevent and minimize red stretch marks. Therefore, it is essential to hydrate the skin with a moisturizing cream or lotion at the site of stretch marks, such as sweet almond oil or shea butter, or products that have retinoic acid or glycolic acid in their composition, which should be recommended by a dermatologist. Check out other moisturizer options and how to prepare them.
Furthermore, it is important to ensure the body’s hydration by consuming water throughout the day, as well as through a healthy and balanced diet. This way it is possible to avoid the loss of skin elasticity and firmness, which could cause the appearance of red stretch marks.
2. Homemade scrub
Homemade exfoliation with coffee grounds is an excellent option for improving skin integrity and minimizing red stretch marks. Coffee has antioxidant, emollient and moisturizing properties, which provide the skin with a softer touch, in addition to increasing local circulation, which helps to eliminate stretch marks.
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons of coffee grounds;
- 1 spoon of filtered water.
How to use:
Mix the coffee grounds with the filtered water until you obtain a homogeneous mixture. Then, apply it to the area you want to exfoliate, using circular and gentle movements for 3 minutes and, finally, wash the area with warm water until all residue is eliminated and dry the skin with a soft towel, without rubbing the skin. skin. You can replace the water with 1 tablespoon of honey or 1 tablespoon of sweet almond oil. Discover other coffee scrub options.
3. Stretch mark creams
Stretch mark creams have moisturizing, healing and regenerating properties, which contribute to the formation of collagen and elastin fibers, helping to reorganize these fibers, reducing their size, improving the appearance of stretch marks and preventing new ones from forming.
Some examples of creams that can be used to combat red stretch marks are:
- retinoic acid: increases circulation in the stretch mark region, improves the quality of collagen and stimulates its production. Retinoic acid can be found in varying concentrations, from 0.01% to 5%, and it is essential to consult a dermatologist to guide the ideal dosage for each person. Check out how to use retinoic acid for stretch marks.
- Vitamin C: stimulates the formation of collagen, which gives firmness and tone to the skin, leaving it more uniform, in addition to having an antioxidant action, which protects cells against aging. Discover more cream options for stretch marks.
- Rosehip oil: rich in fatty acids, such as linoleic acid, as well as vitamin A and C, which have a regenerating effect and help maintain the integrity of the skin, reducing red stretch marks. The concentration can vary from 2% to 10%, when combined in the composition of some creams or lotions, although it can also be found pure, with 100% concentration. See how to use rosehip oil and its benefits.
Products used to eliminate stretch marks can be found alone, such as rosehip oil and sweet almond oil, for example, or in the composition of some creams and lotions, such as vitamin C, retinoic acid, centella asiatica or vitamin E. .
4. Radio frequency
Radiofrequency is a technique that raises the temperature of the region to be treated, stimulating collagen production, supporting the skin and helping to eliminate stretch marks. This procedure is carried out in an aesthetic clinic, by a qualified professional.
5. Vacuotherapy
The vacuum promotes suction on the skin, causing blood to be directed more intensely to the stretch mark area, improving circulation and, consequently, oxygenation in the region to be treated.
6. Peeling of the crystal
Crystal peeling is a mechanical exfoliation in which the most superficial layers of the skin are removed, improving local circulation and leaving the stretch mark more uniform.
7. Microneedling or microneedling
It is a minimally invasive treatment, which when associated with an active ingredient, such as vitamin C or collagen, stimulates collagen production in the region, to not only combat the red stretch marks present, but also prevent fibrosis and the formation of other stretch marks.
The number of sessions and the type of procedure chosen may vary according to the number of stretch marks and the area in which they are present, and guidance from a dermatologist or aesthetics specialist is essential to begin any treatment.
Aesthetic treatments to remove red stretch marks must be recommended by a dermatologist or a qualified aesthetics professional, as this means that the best treatment can be recommended according to the number of stretch marks, the location where they are present and the sensitivity of the person’s skin.
Important precautions against stretch marks
Red stretch marks are easier to remove than white stretch marks, as they have greater local circulation, making treatment easier. However, when not treated early, the expected results may be more difficult to achieve.
Therefore, if any new stretch marks appear, or to prevent their appearance, the following precautions are recommended:
- Exfoliate your skin once a week;
- Apply moisturizing cream or lotion daily;
- Avoid the accordion effect, as it favors the formation of new stretch marks;
- Drink plenty of water to help hydrate your skin;
- Avoid very hot baths, as they dry out the skin and can worsen stretch marks.
When stretch marks appear large and in greater quantity on the body, it is possible that there is sagging and fragility of the skin, which is why it is recommended to consult a dermatologist so that an evaluation can be carried out and the most appropriate treatment can be indicated.
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