With age, our body necessarily gains weight, but when it happens too abruptly or the skin does not have the necessary elasticity, characteristic marks appear on it. Striae can appear throughout the body for various reasons, but getting rid of stretch marks on the hips is most difficult, since the skin in this area is quite rough and the connective tissue is located close. But it’s difficult - it doesn’t mean impossible! Below we consider effective methods of struggle and prevention with a similar cosmetic defect.
Definition and features
Striae, as their doctors call them, are stripes on the body of white, blue or purple. They are not considered a disease and do not affect the performance of the body, they are only a cosmetic flaw. Stretch marks on the hips, and indeed on any part of the body, appear as a result of rupture of the epidermal fibers, which the body “patches” with the help of connective tissue.
That is, it is a kind of scars that only appeared without visible wounds. The causes of this defect are hormonal disorders in the body or sudden changes in body shape. Interestingly, it has already been proven that in the first case the striae are directed horizontally, and in the second - vertically or diagonally to the floor.
Reasons for the appearance
If we analyze in detail the causes of stretch marks on the hips, then it comes down to a sharp change in the structure of the body. Even a change in hormonal levels due to illness or in puberty is always associated with weight gain and a change in body shape, especially in girls. So, striae can occur with:
- a sharp weight gain, when the skin does not have time to stretch (this includes a set of muscle mass during intensive training);
- a sharp decrease in weight when the epidermis breaks and breaks, forming folds;
- a change in body shape associated with pregnancy and childbirth.
In addition to such natural causes, stretch marks on the priest and hips can appear after taking hormonal drugs or due to a genetic predisposition. This rarely happens and is characterized by an insufficient level of collagen in the skin initially.
Basic rules of struggle
Before you get rid of stretch marks on your hips, you need to be patient, because this process takes months, and you need to be prepared for this.
Really completely remove the striae that have just appeared, and the connective tissue in them has not yet become coarser. Such stripes are distinguished by a characteristic red, blue or purple color. Pink stretch marks already indicate the death of capillaries, which means it will be more difficult to deal with a defect. It is generally impossible to remove the white stripes, it is only possible to make them as invisible as possible. This is due to the fact that the scars are already fully formed.
Important rules in the fight against striae are regularity and complexity. Only by constantly performing the required exercises can you get a visible result of your efforts.
Outdoor facilities
To get rid of stretch marks on the hips and other parts of the body or to make them less visible, specialized cosmetics are often used. You can buy them at pharmacies or official points of sale, the main thing is to always follow the instructions when using. As a rule, the application is based on applying the product to damaged areas of the skin after taking a shower. The skin for this must necessarily be dry, and the creams themselves do not require rinsing. The frequency of use depends on the product, but usually this is applied twice a day.
If desired, such tools can be made independently.
So, for homemade cream, you need to mix 1 part aloe juice (50 ml), 2 parts olive oil, 6 capsules of vitamin A and 4 capsules of tocopherol.
To prepare massage oil, 10 ml of shea butter, cocoa and coconut should be combined in a water bath. Then add 5 ml of wheat germ oil and a few drops of lavender oil. Such a composition will require rinsing half an hour after application and should be used no more than twice a week.
Once a week, for the effectiveness of other funds, you can use a scrub. For its preparation, 2 parts of ground coffee and cane sugar are mixed, 1 part of olive and almond oils, as well as 0.5 part of wheat germ oil.
It is very important before you remove the stretch marks on the hips using one of the listed methods, do a test for allergy to its components. To do this, a little tool is applied to the wrist, and a reaction is observed for a day. If no unpleasant sensations are detected, you can start direct use.
Commonly Used Methods
Very well remove stretch marks on the hips of the wraps. To do this, apply the composition on clean skin, wrap the treated areas with film, dress and lie under the covers for 30-60 minutes. After that, rinse the composition.
You can use warm pressed cold-pressed vegetable oil, its mixture with essential oils, diluted apple cider vinegar and cosmetic clay paste.
The duration of the course is 12 procedures performed every other day. For effectiveness, you will need to repeat several courses.
It is important to remember that mixtures with essential oils should be washed off already 15 minutes after application, and the procedure itself may be contraindicated in:
- varicose veins;
- skin diseases;
- elevated temperature;
- diseases of the cardiovascular system;
- pregnancy and feeding;
- thyroid disease;
- genital pathologies;
- infections.
Fragrant Baths
Very rarely, stretch marks appear on the back of the thigh, and to get rid of them, you can simply take water procedures. Aromatic baths with the addition of essential oils, honey, milk or sea salt are suitable for this. Increase skin tone and salt baths with the addition of aromatic herbs.
It is important to carry out the procedures every other day and spend 15-20 minutes on them. The chest should always be above the water.
The contrasting shower and massage perfectly tone the epidermis, the main thing is not to overdo it so as not to aggravate the rupture of tissues.
Medical methods
How to get rid of stretch marks on the hips if the above methods do not work? In especially difficult situations, aesthetic medicine can help, but it has a number of contraindications and can be traumatic, so for a start it is better to consult a specialist. Such radical measures include:
- Chemical peeling. It is a treatment of the skin with acid, which starts the natural regeneration process and stimulates the production of its own collagen.
- Mesotherapy - subcutaneous injection.
- Ozone therapy - subcutaneous injection.
- Laser resurfacing. Laser skin cauterization, as a result of which the natural processes of skin regeneration are also triggered.
According to reviews, the most effective method is the latter.
Cosmetic stretch marks prevention
In order not to think about methods of getting rid of stretch marks of the back thigh, buttocks, legs and abdomen, it is enough just to regularly perform the following cosmetic procedures, especially if reduction or weight gain is expected in the near future. You can perform them one at a time, but when combined, they will have a better effect on the skin, increasing its tone.
So, during water procedures, a contrast shower should be taken daily. This improves blood circulation in the epidermis and speeds up the metabolism. You should start with a warm stream and end with a cool one. At the same time, such a procedure will harden the body.
After a shower, moisturizers should be applied to skin prone to sprains. It can be creams, lotions or oils. Rubbing them, you can simultaneously massage the problem areas with light stimulating movements, most importantly, do not overdo it.
Natural skin tone thanks to sports
In adolescents, the process of changing the body is uncontrollable, so the appearance of striae can be a real surprise, and since strong psychological changes are taking place at this age, any cosmetic defect can cause depression. The best way to prevent the formation of stretch marks on the hips in adolescents is physical activity. If sports are not a child’s hobby, then the following exercises can be used for prevention:
- jumping rope;
- Squats
- lunges;
- swinging legs;
- leg lifts.
The technique of completing all tasks must be followed, otherwise the necessary muscles will not get the proper load and the skin tone on the hips will not be improved.
During the squats, you should lower yourself until your legs are bent at a right angle, and then stand up again. You can not tear your heels off the floor, and you need to ensure that your back is even. The exercise should be repeated at least 10 times in three sets daily.
Lunges are more complex, because you also need to maintain balance. To perform it is necessary to become level and take a big step forward, after which bend the hind leg at the knee, dropping it to the floor. Then you should stand up, leaning on your front leg, take the IP and repeat with the other leg.
Machs are also performed standing, alternately lifting both legs to the sides and back and forth.
For the last exercise, you need to get on all fours and alternately raise each leg parallel to the floor or slightly higher, the main thing is that the knee is even at this time.
The sequence of tasks can be set independently, the main thing is to perform each several times.