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Your body does some heroic things during pregnancy, but you may not want to wear your battle scars for years to come. 
If you developed stretch marks during pregnancy, you are not alone. It?s estimated that up to 90 per cent of women get stretch marks?indented streaks in the skin? during pregnancy. While it might seem that they?re simply a result of your skin stretching to make room for the baby, it?s a bit more complicated than that. 
?Cortisol increases during pregnancy and affects the suppleness and elasticity of the skin,? says Elisabeth Gagnon, national trainer for Lierac Paris Laboratories. Because of this, fibroblasts, which are cells that produce collagen and elastin fibres, become imbalanced. As a result, the skin becomes thinner and isn?t as resilient during pregnancy. The stretching of skin that inevitably occurs during pregnancy can result in cracks or tears in its deep layers. This can also happen during puberty or when weight increases or decreases. These indented marks look red or purple at first, when they are newly inflamed and trying to heal. Over time, they turn silver or white, as they settle into a more permanent scar. Stretch marks aren?t harmful and may fade over time, but many women don?t like the way they look and want a better solution. Enter Lierac Paris Laboratories Phytolastil. The product collection comes in two formulations that help reduce the effects of stretch marks: Phytolastil Stretch Mark Prevention Gel and Phytolastil St...