Stretch marks

Rupture of the connective tissue framework, of the elastic fibers of the epidermis as a result of excessive stretching of the skin or a hormonal change.

Presence of small lines with a scar-like appearance which crisscross the skin subjected to excessive distension.

Possible causes: last months of pregnancy, when the skin is subjected to excessive distension, puberty, obesity, prolonged use of certain medications, rapid weight gain and loss, diabetes... Sometimes forgotten causes: after-effects of pleurisy, ascites...

Nutrition/Diet rich in vitamins A, B, C and F - Essential Fatty Acids

Avocado

Cold sea fish (neither fried nor breaded)

Shii-ta-ké (Superdiet), 1 amp. / day for a minimum of 20 days. Repeat several times

Evening primrose oil, 1000 mg X 2 / jour

Pycnogénol (extrait de pin maritime), 85 à 95 % de proanthocyanidines :

80 à 200 mg / jour comme rectificateur des radicaux libres et antioxydant puissant

Emonctyl (Phyt’s), 4 capsules / jour

Fermeté anti-âge (Phyt’s), 2 capsules au moment des repas

Avocado oil for local application - Oil of calendula

Oil of rosehip (Rosa rubiginosa)

Asian hydrocotyl (Centella asiatica), remedy for regulating collagen and for correcting cutaneous capillary fragility

Sili-phyts gel (Phyt’s), local application by circular massages

Cream snail slime (Elicine) applied locally

Chamomile extract: provides a soothing effect on sensitive skin