Stretch Mark Removal

Treating stretch marks can be a bit of a waiting game. While there are many products on the market that are effective for treating stretch marks, in general you can expect to have to wait a few weeks to notice a difference in your stretch marks.

Many people will wear long sleeves or other clothing to hide their stretch marks. You don’t have to hide your stretch marks with clothing and avoid your normal activities. There are products on the market that can allow you to continue your normal activities while your stretch marks are healing.

Dermablend Leg and Body Cover Crème is probably the most recognized coverup. You can use this product to cover stretch marks and other skin imperfections. Dermablend is available in a variety of shades that are designed to match most skin tones. Setting powder is available to offer the most natural look.

The makers of Dermablend recommend using a moisturizer before you apply the product so that it will go on smoother. Dermablend is appropriate for all-day wear. You can even wear it when you go swimming since it is waterproof. If you plan to use the product before you go to work, you don’t have to worry that it will slow you down. Within five minutes of applying Dermablend you will be able to get dressed.

Coverblend Corrective Leg and Body Makeup works similar to Dermablend. You basically use it anywhere on your body where you have stretch marks. The difference in CoverBlend is that it provides a Sun Protection Factor (SPF) of 18. Limiting the amount of exposure your skin has to the sun is essential to healing your stretch marks. CoverBlend has an opaque finish so that it should natural on your skin. At $15 for a 1.75-ounce tube, CoverBlend is a few dollars cheaper than Dermablend.

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