How To Get Rid Of Stretch Marks
How to Get Rid of Stretch Marks
Stretch marks make people very self-conscious when the marks are visible. During the summer months, wearing swimsuits and shorts becomes a dreaded event. There are ways to reduce or eliminate the visible signs of stretch marks. Here are steps to take to get rid of the unsightly marks.
There are over the counter creams and lotions to apply to the stretch marks to diminish or reduce the appearance of the stretch marks. The creams and lotions contain high levels of Vitamin E, lanolin, coco butter, and other essential vitamins. The creams and lotions are available at the local drug stores.
A natural treatment for stretch marks is to apply natural cocoa butter to the areas of the skin, even the areas without stretch marks. This can be done several times a day.
Castor oil helps to decrease the appearance of the stretch marks. Gently rub in a few drops to the skin where the marks are located. The oil is absorbed into the skin to help it heal and return the healthy condition before the stretch marks.
High potency Vitamin E applied directly to the skin helps to reduce the stretch marks. A quality lotion with pure Vitamin E is beneficial to the elasticity of the skin.
Talk to your physician about Retin A 0.1% cream or gel. This a medical treatment that will diminish the stretch marks. There are other medications that can applied to the skin to either diminish the marks or fad them.
There is a surgical treatment for stretch marks. The laser treatment can effectively remove the areas of skin affected by the stretch marks. The treatments cost about $200 per treatment and based on the level of damage of the skin it may take several treatments. The skin care specialist determines the amount of treatments.
~Learn more on the Stretch mark Blog Section.
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