Watch: Let’s Talk About Stretch Marks

They’re on our butts, arms, thighs and breasts. You name it. Suggested Reading Zendaya’s Character in ‘The Drama’ Was Bad, But We Need to Talk About the Real Villain The Tragic and Inspiring Story of WNBA Coach Dawn Staley Could This Black Man Flip the House Seat Left Vacant by Marjorie Taylor Greene? Video will…

They’re on our butts, arms, thighs and breasts. You name it.

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Stretch marks are discolored, white, red or dark brown and are caused by hormonal changes, genetics or rapid weight gain or loss. Eighty percent of women of color have stretch marks—so let’s talk about them for a minute. Check out the video above to learn more.

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