Yes, stretch marks can develop even in people who lead a healthy lifestyle, watch what they eat and look after their skin regularly. This is because the main mechanism behind their formation is not the surface condition of the skin, but the processes taking place in its deeper layer – the dermis. It is there that the collagen and elastin fibres, which are responsible for the mechanical strength of the tissues, become weakened and broken.

Even the best external skincare has a limited effect on these structures, as creams and lotions mainly act on the epidermis. However, if factors within the body contribute to skin weakening – such as genetic predisposition, hormonal fluctuations, rapid muscle growth or natural age-related losses in elasticity – micro-tears may occur, leading to stretch marks.

The rate of change taking place within the body is also significant. The skin may appear „healthy” in visual and skincare terms, but at the same time fail to keep pace with the remodelling of its collagen structure. In such cases, a discrepancy arises between the tissue’s resilience and the mechanical stress it is subjected to, resulting in the formation of stretch marks.

Therefore, even with a healthy diet and proper skincare, it is not possible to completely eliminate the risk of them occurring – one can only minimise this risk by supporting the skin’s elasticity and stabilising internal factors.