06.01.18
According to a new national survey conducted on behalf of Serica Skincare, stretch marks are causing body image issues for a majority of women; they say they are embarrassed by them and go out of their way to hide them.
More than half of women with stretch marks cite them as one of the top parts of their appearance they would change (59%) or claim they have a negative impact on how they feel about their appearance overall (54%), noted the company.
The survey says a majority do not think they can do anything about their stretch marks: 83% overall say they have had to accept that stretch marks are now part of their appearance. However, there is some good news: 76% would consider using a product to reduce the appearance of their stretch marks.
“Women have long had a hate/hate relationship when it comes to stretch marks, even though they are a natural part of the body changes that come with puberty, giving birth and weight gain,” said Dr. Roger Ceilley, a board-certified dermatologist in Des Moines, IA. “While there is no miracle cream that will make them go away completely, Serica is a great option proven to reduce the appearance of stretch marks by moisturizing and evening out the skin tone.”
More than half of women with stretch marks cite them as one of the top parts of their appearance they would change (59%) or claim they have a negative impact on how they feel about their appearance overall (54%), noted the company.
The survey says a majority do not think they can do anything about their stretch marks: 83% overall say they have had to accept that stretch marks are now part of their appearance. However, there is some good news: 76% would consider using a product to reduce the appearance of their stretch marks.
“Women have long had a hate/hate relationship when it comes to stretch marks, even though they are a natural part of the body changes that come with puberty, giving birth and weight gain,” said Dr. Roger Ceilley, a board-certified dermatologist in Des Moines, IA. “While there is no miracle cream that will make them go away completely, Serica is a great option proven to reduce the appearance of stretch marks by moisturizing and evening out the skin tone.”
