subject: Fade Stretch Marks - How to Reduce the Appearance of Stretch Marks [print this page] Fade Stretch Marks - How to Reduce the Appearance of Stretch Marks
So you've done the research, looked at the skin care forums, all those websites and all the different comments from ladies and men all over the world, and even dipped into some of those jargon-filled medical websites, and you've come to the sensible conclusion: stretch marks can't be cured. While it's good to be reasonable and rational, it's no reason to give up hope. The good news is, those silvery lines may not be able to be removed for good, but you can significantly reduce their appearance and help fade stretch marks effectively, so you'll barely notice them, and others won't even know they are there. Here's how.
The Right Treatment
Forget expensive and dangerous surgery and lasers, the only proven way to fade stretch marks is through treatments that actively help boost the production of collagen in the skin. The ingredients that do this are elastin, collagen, vitamin E, A and D3, and also the natural ingredients aloe vera and squaline oil. Check the labels of your skin care products, if they don't contain any of the above then what you have is an overpriced moisturiser. Throw it out and get yourself some stuff that works. Bio Oil and Cocoa Butter Stretch Marks Cure are also renowned treatments.
The Right Diet
Your skin is the largest organ in your body, and as such will be a reflection of your overall health. Keeping up a healthy diet, avoiding smoking and drinking, and getting regular exercise will keep your skin healthy and less susceptible to stretch marks (and these are especially good tips if you are pregnant!), keeping hydrated will help keep your skin moisturised and elastic too, so drink plenty of water.
The Right Mindset
Keeping a positive attitude will also go a long way towards helping fade stretch marks. Accept your body as it is, be realistic and accept and that stretch marks are a part of life, and realise that you can't totally get rid of them. That way, when they do start to fade and reduce in appearance, you'll feel that confidence boost all the more.
