Summer has always been the time for flaunting your flawless physique. It is time to rummage through your closet for your skimpy bikini and soak in the sun and hit the shores of the beach all day long. Since you are sporting your bikini on you, you cannot help but show those small lines in your body which you cannot seem to remove. Yes, those stretch marks that you have been wanting to get rid of so you would have the perfect figure that you want.

Stretch marks are caused by physical and hormonal changes in the body. Pregnant women have the tendency to develop them over time because their skins have rapidly expanded and stretched as they carry their babies in their wombs. Adolescents also develop these marks because they experience rapid physical growth. Some hormonal problems caused by some reasons such as the Cushing's syndrome, also causes them. Cushing's syndrome develops from the continuous use of steroids. Once that you develop stretch marks on your skin, you will see some scars, which appear in white silvery lines in your skin. Most of these marks can be found in the arms, legs, buttocks, breasts and thighs, and they can be quite hard to get rid of.

However, there are still some methods which will help minimize the visibility of the marks on the skin. There are no known methods on how to repair the fibers which have been extremely stretched due to physical and hormonal changes, but however, there are various methods in which one can lighten the marks and improve the overall appearance of the skin.

Some creams can be found upon medication or prescription from a dermatologist, but there are also some which are available over the counter. There are also more natural ways on how to get rid of stretch marks the natural way. Oatmeal and baking soda have the exfoliating capabilities which can help minimize the appearance of these marks. There are also various formulas which get rid of those unsightly marks in your skin. Some of these lotions and creams are just good for newly developed marks, and not for those which have developed early on. Read the labels carefully so that you would be able to know if the formula is right for you. If you have time, consider going to a dermatologist about this matter. Just remember to moisturize after exfoliating.

Laser treatments are a popular but more expensive way of getting rid of those nasty stretch marks. Not only are they expensive, but the process can be a bit painful. Most of these laser treatments can help minimize the visibility of the marks. Another option is through cosmetic surgery, which is done by removing or cutting the skin with these marks. However, there is no proof that doctors can remove all of them.

Stretch marks can be a big problem. The best way to remove them is start having a healthy diet. This would most likely prevent you from having those unsightly scars in your supple skin in the first place.