Stretch marks

[Loaded Gun]

Any thoughts on stretch marks? How to deal with them? Avoid them? whatever.

 

[Foby]

Can't really avoid them, if you grow too fast your probably going to get them if thats how ur body reacts, some people get big ones, some people get none.

 

[LANDSCAPE1]

I wonder if bf%'s have anything to do w it? . .
like if higher maybe helps out?

I have them from natural training in the chest/armpit area
Hopefully, they dont grow anymore!
I know deep-streching pressing movements dont help

 

[nate212]

Some people are more prone to stretch marks but I would just watch the excess water weight and not over do the calories. One can only gain a finite amount of muscle in a given period, beyond that it is fat and water.

Vitamin E oil can also help if rubbed on the area

 

[Mrs P]

Stretch marks are mostly genetic factor, if your skin is low in elastin or collagen, you will be more prone to having them appear.

During pregnancy I drank lots of water, and took vitamin E, (& still got a few), but nothing compaired to other girls after 3 pregnancies, my mom had 7 kids & not one stretch mark, so I guess genetics has a lot to do with it.

As far as creams go, if your planning on using one, amke sure that it contains: vitamin E, collagen and possibly cocoa butter.

 

[Mr P]

keep hydraded & put on plenty of lotion containing vitamin E , cocoa butter,collagen.

 

[RJ]

Stretch marks are mostly genetic factor, if your skin is low in elastin or collagen, you will be more prone to having them appear.

^^^this. you either get em or you don't. certain variables can play a factor but i would say it 99% genetic.

besides, guys should wear them as a badge of honor. Means your growing. Unless youre getting fat... then that just means you suck.

 

[nerdalert]

Both vitamin e and cocoa butter work well.