Stretch marks!?

[vron]

Anyone know if there's a way to cover stretch marks? I was wondering about rub on tans? I noticed today that I have em on the back of my knees! Can you believe that!
Rhonda

[HubicRuzz]

Originally Posted by vron

Anyone know if there's a way to cover stretch marks? I was wondering about rub on tans? I noticed today that I have em on the back of my knees! Can you believe that!
Rhonda

Laser treatment is the most effective.

[stardancer]

I don't really have any suggestions, but do you think people will be examining the backs of your knees that close? I wish I could do something about the ones on my hips.

[danidance]

I noticed that the miracle working Boots has a stretch mark minimizer on the market. It's a lotion that works with continual use of course...Haven't tried it but might be worth a try.

Available at Target if you've got one nearby.

[mish_mish]

I've found that some bronzer seems to help even them out--and moving around enough that nobody can focus on them long enough!

[amity166]

Taken from:
http://www.kidshealth.org/teen/your_...tch_marks.html

Although there are tons of creams and other skin products on the market that claim to eliminate stretch marks, the truth is that most are ineffective and often costly. You can't make stretch marks go away entirely without the help of a dermatologist (a doctor who specializes in treating skin problems) or plastic surgeon. These doctors may use one of many types of treatments -from actual surgery to techniques such as microdermabrasion and laser treatment - that reduce the appearance of stretch marks. These techniques are expensive and are not usually recommended for people in their teen years because they are not finished growing and their stretch marks will probably diminish over time anyway.

Some people find that sunless tanning treatments (both over-the-counter lotions and sprays and in-salon types of treatments) can help cover up stretch marks. This doesn't work for regular tanning or tanning beds, though, because stretch marks themselves are less likely to tan. And as everyone knows, the sun and tanning beds do more harm than good when it comes to the long-term health of your skin. You also can buy body makeup matched to the tone of your skin that can make stretch marks all but invisible. Although some manufacturers make these cover-up products water-resistant, makeup may not be the best solution if you'll be spending a lot of time in the water.

[damiena]

If your stretch marks are the flat type, rather than the deep gouges, try Dermablend!!! I swear by it!!!

[weese17]

Apparently, you can cover them with glitter spray. :tounge:

[vron]

Originally Posted by weese17

Apparently, you can cover them with glitter spray. :tounge:

Weese, I was thinking the same thing! I wonder how glitter spray would look on the back of my knees? I guess I have no excuse for not wearing shorts now!

[ChristinaRizkallah]

I would try an oil that Clarins, Paris makes called "Huille" tonic. You can buy it at a department store that has a Clarins, Paris counter. I have read that stretch creams, etc... don't actually work. I myself cannot verify whether they work or not. But this product has been recommended to me.

[damiena]

Originally Posted by vron

Weese, I was thinking the same thing! I wonder how glitter spray would look on the back of my knees? I guess I have no excuse for not wearing shorts now!

Okay, so where do I find glitter spray? Do tell!!!!

[LauraLevana]

Although glitter spray sounds a lot more fun, Sally Hansen makes a sort of spray on leg make-up--can't remember what it's called--but it's cheap and covers well.

[danidance]

Lucy, you're naughty.

(BTW, I'd need a firehose application for the backs of my legs and butt)

Originally Posted by weese17

Apparently, you can cover them with glitter spray. :tounge: