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Ways to remove and diminish the appearance of stretch marks

Written by Theresa Diedrich

Topic: Health Products and ServicesPublished October 14, 2010
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If you already have a problem with stretch marks and need some tips, you should take a look at this. Here are a few suggestions on how to remove stretch marks, those little nasty things that reduce confidence no matter where they are located on the body. 1. Exfoliate your skin daily. This way you will get rid of the old, unhealthy skin. This way, your skin will look better, feel smoother to the touch and it will also help you remove stretch marks (the one barely visible) before they will get bigger. 2. Accelarate your blood flow by taking hot baths and then alternating them with cold baths as well as massaging the affected area regularly. 3. Tan up!rnA bronze color will hide small stretch marks. However, you should ensure that you protect your skin during the tanning process and if you are using tanning lotions, ensure that you check the ingredients. 4. Hydrate yourself! rnBoth you and your skin need water. So using a moisturizer cream and drinking enough water (minimum 2 liters per day) will help your skin regenerate and will give it a better appearance. 5. Use anti-stretch marks creams and lotions. They won’t perform miracles, but they will help to reduce the appearance of stretch marks and if you watch your weight and consider all the other tips in this article, you will see an improvement. 6. Try to eat healthy for your skin, this means that you should consume the daily requirements of foods that contain vitamins A, D and E. Mostly fruit and vegetables. 7. Microderm-abrasion is a cosmetic procedure that is popular in spas, wherein the upper layer of skin is removed by mechanical or chemical means. For some people this procedure removes stretch marks completely and for others it diminishes the appearance so much that it is no longer a confidence killer. 8. Endermologie is a unique technology that is non-invasive and non surgical. The operation includes applying pressure to the skin in a rolling motion, similar to a rolling dough with a rolling pin, but a vacuum-like suction is also applied to the affected area in an attempt to even out and smooth out the skin. Those rhythmic maneuvers are stimulating fibroblasts, resulting in the production of collagen and elastin. Skin is usually rejuvenated after just 14-15 sessions. rnDespite whichever way you plan to combat to remove stretch marks , the best that you should practice is to exercise on a daily basis, tighten the skin and keep it that way. This will help to reduce stretch marks that are already formed and to also prevent new ones from forming.

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