What are these silver tiger patterns you saw on your mum’s belly, you might have them yourself if you are also someone’s mum or…..dad(wait, we don’t want to be sexist here) These beautiful natural patterns are called stretch marks. If you have them at any port of your body, don’t worry, you are in the 90% of the population that has those

So why do these stretch marks form?

As you have guessed from its name, these patterns appear due to the stretching of the skin. this can happen due to pregnancy, weight loss or weight gain, or simply that you are growing up. They usually appear on the stomach, chest, and buttocks but can come at any part of your body.

they are not painful or harmful but some people just don’t like their appearance on their bodies.

Here are some of the facts you might have not known about stretch marks:

• They can appear on both men and women, so no this article just doesn’t concern the women, both men and women should feel proud to take care of their bodies and skin.
• stretch marks are considered hereditary, so if your mum or dad had them, it’s very possible that you may have them as well.
• these marks some time itch. yes, that’s a real concern, itching is always unpleasant to anyone.
• It is also believed that you have a higher chance of getting stretch marks if you get pregnant at a young age.

But here’s some good news, you can now treat these stretch marks to fade or vanish away completely. 

• There are dermatologist-tested scrubs available in the market which help reduce these marks, just use these scrubs as instructed on their label to get the best result.
• using collagen-rich products also helps a lot. remember to use collagen lotion, moisturizers, or serums to reduce the appearance of these marks.
• make sure to drink lots of water. Water is your skin’s best friend, and findings suggest that staying hydrated helps reduce the appearance of stretch marks.
• you can also do some DIY remedies, applying things like castor oil, aloe Vera, egg whites, lemon juice, and even potato water has been believed to reduce the marks. 
• nowadays there are also various dermatological treatments done to fade away these marks, just book an appointment and you’re ready to go.
• There is also medication available on the market for their treatment, be sure to question about them next time you visited your dermatologist.
• And lastly, moisturize!! moisturize your face and the whole body with some body lotions to help prevent them from ever happening. As it is suggested that these marks only appear if the body lacks moisture.

these were some facts and tips about stretch marks. but if you ever have them, be sure to embrace those “Tiger-like patterns”. never be ashamed to show these off as it’s nature’s way to tell how strong your body is and how much it has bared.