Puberty is filled with in inhospitable moments such as the first time you have a serious acne breakout or the first time you notice a stretch mark. After knowing all this it's no wonder your teenage years are so troublesome, however, you're not the first teen to have these problems and thankfully there are ways of dealing with these problems.

In the case of stretch marks the best solution is that you concentrate on stretch mark prevention. Always remember, the more elastic your skin is, the more likely it will stand up to excessive stretching.

Prevent Stretch Marks

Growth spurts and rapid weight loss are the 2 main causes of stretch mark formation, nevertheless, the disruption of collagen is are the real reason behind this common skin problem. In which case it is fair to assume that collagen boosting products (those that contain Vitamin A and E) can also help in preventing stretch marks.

Once you've found the right stretch marks cream, you need to be consistent with its application if you are really serious of preventing stretch marks.

Another source of stretch marks are weight fluctuations. Due to hormonal fluctuations most teenagers will gain weight excessively during this time.

In order to keep this under control, it is important that you follow a sensible diet. Consuming fresh fruits and vegetables is an excellent way of maintaining a healthy weight. Also avoid junk foods and fast foods as they only contain empty calories and can even exacerbate another teen problem: acne.

Exercising regularly also helps maintain a healthy weight. Exercise can also keep your skin healthy, and your body flexible and strong. In fact, it can even help control your mood swings.

Eliminating Stretch Marks

Stretch marks lotions can help you get rid of stretch marks or minimize their appearance. There is also a natural, cold pressed oil that is an excellent stretch mark treatment: rose hip seed oil. This oil is very gentle and safe enough to use on teenage skin.

Rose hip oil comes from the rosa moschata bush in South America. Its success with stretch mark treatment is merited to its high levels of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, and essential fatty acids.

These substances promote the production of new collagen and skin cells. Damaged tissue is dissolved and flushed from the affected area. This is a process that takes time, but little by little the stretch mark begins to shrink in size.

If you're not willing to invest in stretch mark creams then you can also try and cover up them up. Body makeup lasts longer than traditional foundation. Spray-on tans are also an ideal way to cover up stretch marks, especially during summer.