Many people associate stretch marks only with pregnancy or being overweight, but this isn't necessarily true. Children and teens sometimes get stretch marks as a result of rapid growth, and so do weight lifters (both men and women). That's why so many people ask the question - "is there a way to eliminate stretchmarks? Here are the facts: Skin is normally elastic like a rubber band. When a rubber band is stretched too far, though, it snaps. Similarly, when skin is stretched too far, it tears. Because the underlying layers of skin actually tear, then form a scar, it's nearly impossible to eliminate stretchmarks completely. However, the best stretch mark treatments can fade the scars, making them less obvious, and/or practically invisible. One way to do this is by applying creams, lotions, or essential oils to the skin on a regular basis. Many creams have exfoliating agents in them which helps them remove the top layer of dead skin and reduce the intensity of