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The reason why people disagree about stretch mark treatments is because the skin condition can vary in intensity among different individuals. Some people simply don’t have very dark marks. For these people, waiting for a few months may result in the fading of their stretch marks. If you don’t have a severe condition you may decide to wait until they disappear naturally.

For others however, it might almost be impossible to make them disappear. The treatment for stretch marks will thus depend on the individual’s own system and to some extent, the treatment of choice.

Consult a skin specialist

Some skin experts like dermatologists may recommend certain procedures if you want to make your stretch marks disappear. Laser treatment and microdermabrasion are examples of the procedures that dermatologists may perform on you. Usually though, your particular skin type, medical condition and stretch mark severity would have to be evaluated first to determine if these procedures will do you any good.

Try stretch marks creams

All natural or synthetic products that are sold on the market may contribute to making stretch marks disappear. All you do is simply apply the product as directed and wait for them to fade. Don’t look for instant results though. Some products have to be used everyday, twice a day for several months before you will see results. For some people, the marks don’t go away completely at all. You have to be honest and diligent with your use of a product. Otherwise, you might not be able to make a dent in your condition at all.

You should be careful when you choose products that claim to be able to make stretch marks disappear. This is especially true if you have sensitive skin and known allergies. Before using any product, try a sample on a small portion of your hand first. Do not continue using a product that causes itchiness and redness.

Camouflage your stretch marks

One solution that works all the time to make stretch marks disappear is to simply cover up. You should however, avoid tanning products and procedures since they may damage your skin and possibly even cause cancer in the long run. You can cover up by using make-up, other cosmetics and certain types of clothing. Of course, these techniques only mask your condition.

It may not be entirely possible for you to make stretch marks disappear but you have to be realistic. You may or may not be able to get rid of your problem. Each person’s condition is unique and yours might require a lot of patience and various treatment approaches. I invite you to use these tips when you are ready to make your stretch marks history.

If you’re overwhelmed by the amount of skin-care products out there, you’re not alone. How can you wade through them all when they’re all claiming to be the greatest, the most natural, the most organic?  Our beauty expert explains how best to care for your skin.

By Mary Beth Janssen

What I’d like to tune into is a holistic approach to radiant, dewy skin–the process of conscious skin care. So let’s begin at the beginning with true organic skin care. We need to simplify, simplify, simplify! Let’s begin with the following delightful visualization.

Healthy skin is alive with vibrating energy. It’s radiant, smooth, supple, elastic, and moist. It also has a slight flush to it from optimal blood circulation. This kind of skin shows that lymph fluid is removing toxins and boosting immunity. Stress is under control, antioxidants are preventing free radical damage, and hormones are balanced. The oil and sweat glands are bathing the skin with just the right amount of natural oil and moisture, which in turn maintains the skin’s natural acid mantle. All the while, the skin is experiencing a constant state of renewal, turning over and shedding over a million skin cells an hour in a sort of healthful internal dance. Every cell in your body communicates and works harmoniously. This is synergy in motion.

BEAUTY-LICIOUS
While this wonderful balance is indeed how your skin wants to react, you can damage this balance by putting your skin in harm’s way. However, you can minimize damage by examining everything you do, which is sometimes easier said than done, since many people don’t even realize that their routine activities damage their skin. The perfectly natural, organic ways to create beautiful skin are to manage stress, eat healthfully, stay hydrated, get a good balance of physical activity and rest, practice sun protection, and avoid smoking. And naturally, follow a healthful skin-care regimen with pure products, where you always use only the gentlest manipulation of the skin. Rough tugging, rubbing, or abrasive handling with your fingers, hands, towels, tissues or machines can mechanically damage your skin.

WHY ORGANIC SKIN CARE?
When we’re young, our body is programmed to maintain clear, smooth, soft skin, and we have to really ignore our skin or take it for granted to derail this program. As we age, however, our skin begins to work less efficiently, thinning out, losing elasticity, and sagging. Exposure to stress–environmental, physical, mental–only exacerbates this natural aging process. And mind you, when I talk about aging skin I don’t mean 50- or 60-year-old skin. These changes can begin at a much younger age if your skin does not receive proper care.