Stretch marks normally appear red or purple at first, then fade to white over time. Because blood vessels are still growing, fresh markings appear redder, and now is the best time to begin therapy. Although white stretch marks have been on your body for a long time and are more difficult to remove, they can still fade naturally.
1. Use retinoid creams.
The use of retinoid in the treatment of red stretch marks has been proven to be successful. It may help stretch marks that are less than a few months old look better. Retinoid aids in the rebuilding of collagen, making stretch marks appear more natural.
2. Self-tanners can help.
Stretch marks can be camouflaged with “sunless tanners,” which assist to hide their redness and make them less noticeable. Tanning in the sun is not advised if you have stretch marks. It has the potential to discolour the stretched skin and make the scars more visible.
3. Eat the right foods.
Although there is no secret meal that will make red stretch marks go, there are some things that can assist to improve skin health and lessen the appearance of stretch marks. Drinking enough of water keeps your skin smooth and less likely to acquire stretch marks, according to medical experts. Zinc-rich foods, such as nuts and seafood, also help to maintain healthy, bright skin.
4. Exfoliate regularly.
Exfoliation eliminates dead skin from your body and fresh skin from stretch marks on a regular basis. It works best when used in conjunction with other treatments since eliminating dead skin from stretch marks allows other treatments to act more quickly.
5. Keep the pounds off.
Skin stretching can be avoided by staying active and maintaining a healthy weight. If your skin isn’t under any new stress, such as major weight gain or decrease, it’ll be easier to fade old stretch marks.
6. Give microneedling a try.
Microneedling is a technique that involves puncturing the top layer of the skin using microscopic needles. It works on the dermis, which is the layer of the skin where stretch marks appear. It “traumatises” the skin, causing the body to respond by producing more collagen to help repair the wounds.
Do you have any stretch marks on your body? Do you have any other suggestions for making them less noticeable?
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