You must have known by know that it may be actually nigh impossible to get a permanent solution for getting rid of stretch marks. However, you will find some lotions and creams in the market that will help to reduce their visibility due to the strength of the active ingredients that are contained therein. Stretch mark creams and lotions that contain alpha hydroxyl acid (AHA) are quite effective in flattening the stretch marks by eroding the damaged top layer of the skin and thereby creating room for the development of new skin.
What is AHA?
Get rid of stretch marks using AHA
AHA is the street name for alpha hydroxyl acids which are acidic compound that are extracted from fruits and are also known as fruit acids. AHA’s do their work of getting rid of stretch marks by simply clearing the top layer of the skin and thereafter allowing new skin to grow to replace what was taken away. When this process has taken place there is a possibility that stretch marks that were present will tend to fade away and becoming no so apparent. The secret with trying to get rid of stretch marks using AHA is to begin the treatment as early as possible before the telltale signs become too obvious.
How to use AHA in treating stretch mark s
Eliminating stretch marks using AHA will not be such a big deal because they are formulated in form of topical creams that can be bought from any drug store without necessary needing a doctor’s prescription. The fruit acids in AHA do their work by moisturizing the skin and causing the acids to penetrate the top layer of the skin to facilitate exfoliation, the process through which dead skin cells that make up the stretch marks are removed and the surface is left bare in order to welcome fresh supple skin. The good news about AHAs is that you can even make your own homemade AHA using normal fruits such as pineapples, papaya and lemons.
Benefits of using AHAs
When using AHA or any other topical applications for eliminating stretch marks, you are always better off applying them morning and evening in order to enhance their effectiveness. Your skin will benefit from the properties found in AHA that burn off the top layer and eroding the skin cells that make up the outer layer of the skin. The resultant effect is that new skin cells are exposed and they get to improve the texture and color of your akin while at the same time enhancing the skin’s capacity to absorb moisture making sure that your skin remains supple and vibrant.
As the AHAs permeate the surface of your skin, they also improve the skin’s elasticity and in the process assist in the reduction of stretch marks as they continue to moisturize your skin. When you begin treatment with AHA they skin could actually appear flaky and dry but this should not trouble you one moment because those will be dead skin cells that are being eliminated. It will only take a few weeks and you will be impressed by how smooth your skin will end up becoming.
