Do You Have Stretch Marks?

Stretch marks are not solely the bane of expectant mothers. Unmarried, unpregnant girls can have it too. Here's why:

stretch marks often come about when the skin has been subjected to an excessive expansion of the normal surface area — which happens during pregnancy or when, a person is or has been overweight. The occurrence of these striations is often accompanied by itchiness as the skin expands and many a pregnant woman swears by cocoa butter as the perfect placebo. Spread it over the tummy and back area as the itching starts and keep hose nails from scratching. Fat gals, you could do this too — the cocoa butter treatment, that is. But bear in mind that the effectiveness of this is highly controversial. It might be wiser for you to invest your effort and money in cooking up (besides food!) a good diet and exercise regimen.