If all your efforts to prevent stretch marks have failed (or you skimped on prevention altogether and are regretting it now), there is still hope for improving the appearance of those unsightly lines.  And the best news is it won’t cost you an arm and a leg or put you through the pain and discomfort of a surgical treatment.  While you may never be able to remove the stretch marks completely, you can take steps to diminish the appearance of the marks and significantly improve the health of your skin.

1. Nourish your body from the inside. Our bodies have amazing abilities to heal and repair our skin, but in order to function optimally, we must be well nourished.  Plenty of water and a balanced diet rich in vitamins, antioxidants, and protein will help the skin stay healthy and better able to regenerate.  It is also important to note that fatty acids help the skin retain the moisture you put in, so stock up on foods that provide the fatty acids your skin needs to hold onto all the water you put in.

2. Limit your consumption of alcohol and caffeine. This area is still up for some debate as both alcohol and caffeine have demonstrated anti-aging properties in certain forms and quantities.  Red wine does have significant health benefits when taken in moderation and caffeine can act as an anti-inflammatory when applied through topical treatments.  But excessive drinking of alcohol or caffeine leads to dehydration and weakening of the skin, which in turn promotes the development of stretch marks and hinders treatment.

3. Avoid scratching stretch marks. When skin stretches, it naturally itches.  Anyone who has been pregnant can most likely relate to that incessant itch across the widest part of your growing belly.  Unfortunately, scratching that itch can weaken the skin from the outside and lead to further damage and more permanent scarring.  The best way to treat the itch associated with stretch marks is to use an anti-itch cream or any other cream that will moisturize the area and help the skin build more elasticity.

4. Exercise. Like a good diet, regular exercise strengthens the skin’s natural defense and repair mechanisms.  Increased blood flow helps rid the body of toxins and carry necessary repair elements to the skin quickly, allowing the skin cells to repair and regenerate in a shorter amount of time.

5. Use a moisture-rich stretch mark treatment cream. With all the beauty products on the market, it can be difficult to find a stretch mark treatment cream that actually yields satisfactory results.  It is certainly worth it though.  A good cream will moisturize, protect, and repair skin, significantly reducing the appearance of stretch marks and many signs of aging.  Once you find a good treatment cream, gently massage it into the affected area so that it will penetrate deep into the skin layers.

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