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"Most people associate stretch marks with pregnancy and, in fact, 90percent of pregnant women suffer from this skin condition," said Mark Eskey,Chief Executive Officer, ECR. "However, stretch marks frequently result fromadolescent growth spurts in teens. We are clearly seeing this youngeraudience reflected in our Internet sales here and abroad, and in calls fromparents to our toll-free help line."
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Stretch marks are irregular furrowed bands caused by a rapid stretching ofskin from weight gain. Although universally associated with pregnancy,stretch marks impact 70 percent of girls and 40 percent of boys who quicklygrow in weight and height from the hormone influx during puberty. Theexcessive stretching of skin breaks down the collagen and elastin fibers,creating a dermal "tear" that turns into a scar. For many young teens,stretch marks are a cause of embarrassment, particularly during summer monthswhen more skin is exposed.
"I was embarrassed to take my shirt off in front of other people duringsports or at the beach ... especially when girls were around," said Matt, 16,from New Jersey.
"Our son went through a rapid growth spurt where he gained 30 pounds andgrew five inches in just a few months," said Matt's dad. "Self-esteem is soimportant for kids during those teen years and we were worried that thestretch mark scars would be with him for the rest of his life -- physicallyand emotionally."
Matt started using TriLASTIN-SR on his stretch marks. The formula wascreated by biochemists to target the source of the stretch mark scar using acustom blend of restorative plant extracts, proteins and anti-oxidants. Atwo-pronged delivery system sends moisture to the epidermis while protectingthe outside skin barrier, reducing the appearance of stretch marks in aslittle as four weeks.
According to Matt's father, his son's stretch marks are no longer anissue. "By the end of six weeks, the stretch mark scars were virtuallyinvisible. Most important, Matt can now feel good about himself in anysituation."
"We hope to continue to expand our outreach to teens and parents in 2008,"said Mr. Eskey. "After hearing stories like this from our many customers, weare delighted that TriLASTIN-SR has made such a quality of life difference foryoung people across the globe."
About EC Research
EC Research is a pioneer in the development of original cosmeceuticalsolutions for difficult-to-treat skincare problems that impact confidence andquality of life. Sophisticated formulas harness clinically proven ingredientsand breakthrough delivery systems to reduce the appearance of dermalimperfections including stretch marks, scars and facial wrinkles. Founded in2003, EC Research is committed to setting a new standard of excellence in thecosmeceutical industry. For more information, visithttp://www.ecresearchcorp.com.
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