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As the dermis is stretched, the outer layer of skin, the epidermis, also stretches making it translucent enough that you can see the reddish purple stretch mark forming. As these marks heal, scar formation occurs, and you have a stretch mark. Over time the marks fade to a silvery white color that is a few shades lighter than your natural skin tone. The lighter color occurs because during the overstretching of the dermis, natural collagen production gets disrupted. This in turn may cause loss of skin pigment producing cells.

Stretch Marks and Body Stress
Some recent research has tried to link stretch mark formation to a group of steroids called glucocorticoids. The most common glucocorticoid is cortisol. Research has proven that with elevated levels of cortisol in your body, your body tends to gain weight. This is because when your body senses that it is under stress, it releases more cortisol. Things that can cause your body to stress include not only your normal every day work and life stresses, but also pregnancy, adolescent growth spurts, and weightlifting. Improper nutrition, excessive caffeine intake and smoking are additional causes of body stress.

When your body senses added stresses, it goes into a "survival mode" in order to deal with the stress. While in survival mode, your body tends to store fat more easily and a great deal faster than normal. This can lead to an extreme amount of weight gain in a short amount of time thus resulting in a stretching of your middle layer of skin causing stretch marks.

One of the least expensive ways to treat stretch marks is by using topical creams and ointments. There are many over the counter creams that can help treat your stretch marks. Look for creams that will help with scar tissue reduction and collagen synthesis.

Keep in mind that for these creams to work, you must be patient and diligent in your application. Also, when applying the creams or ointments, take time to massage the area to help increase blood flow. Increased blood flow to the area can decrease the healing time needed for stretch marks.

The following items can help to rid your body of stretch marks:
Cocoa Butter
Vitamin E Oill
Blackthorn Oik
True Tamanu Oil