Why Stretch Marks Form and How to Reduce Them Whether you like it or not, your skin makes a statement and hints of where you’re at along the journey of life. Got wrinkles? You’re advancing in years. Age spots? You’ve spent time in the sun. Stretch marks? See below. Stretch marks occur for a variety of reasons. The most obvious, of course, being from pregnancy. But stretch marks can also occur from adolescence, weight gain, some medical conditions. Even weight-lifting. Did you get that, guys? Of course, it doesn’t help that stretch marks occur in sexy places. Ok, the upper arms might not be the hottest thing since sliced bread, but stretch marks, oras they’re known, frequently form on the thighs, hips, breasts and buttocks. And in summer time, when the clothes come off, that sucks. What Causes Stretch Marks Contrary to popular belief, stretch marks are more than skin that’s simply been stretched too much. Stretch marks occur when the body secretes the glucocorticoid hormone
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