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No one can deny it, puberty is a pain. Pimples, growth spurts and stretch marks can make you more self conscious about yourself. However, the best part of growing up is that the "in" crowd moves on, your pimples fade, and even the growth spurts stop, but the one thing that will probably haunt you for life are stretch marks.

So, if you don't want to have to deal with this type of problem you should start worrying about stretch mark prevention. Keep in mind the more elastic your skin is, the more likely it will stand up to excessive stretching.

Stretch marks are produced when there is a disruption in the production of collagen, therefore, it feels safe to say that lotions containing collagen boosters will do the trick. Vitamin A and Vitamin E are two ingredients that help promote the production of collagen.

So, once you've deciding on a stretch marks cream or a moisturizer, make sure that you've chosen one that contains these ingredients to help prevent the appearance of striae on the skin.

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

To keep this under control, it is important to follow a sensible diet. Fresh fruits and vegetables are an excellent way to maintain a healthy weight. Try to stay away from junk food and fast food as they only contain empty calories and can even exacerbate another teen problem: acne.

You can also help yourself maintain a healthy weight by exercising regularly. Exercise has several other benefits as well. Some of which include keeping your skin healthy, keeping your body flexible and strong, and even helping control your mood swings.

Treat Stretch Marks once they Appear

Since heredity is a big part of stretch marks, you may have a hard time preventing them. Luckily, there are stretch marks lotions that can help get rid of stretch marks. For teenagers, and anyone with stretch marks, one of the safest products is rose hip seed oil.

Rose hip seed oil is extracted from the hips of a rose bush. It is a cold-pressed oil that contains high levels of vitamins A and C and essential fatty acids. Its natural origins make it a very safe product to use on any skin type.

All of these components help promote the production of collagen and new skin cells. Damaged skin cells are eliminated and replaced with new cells. Basically, the stretch marks begin to shrink.

You can also try cover up methods to hide your stretch marks. Body makeup lasts longer than traditional foundation. Spray-on tans are another way of covering up stretch marks, especially during summer.