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Hide Stretch Marks With Makeup

Stretch marks are caused because of pregnancy and stretching of skin due to excessive weight loss. These marks cannot be removed easily however good make up you use. Stretch marks are generally found on the tummy free pregnancy, thigh, knees and chest after excessive weight loss.

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stretch marks are not easy to reduce or remove. There are many creams and gels that claim to reduce stretch marks but they usually do not work. Stretch marks can be hidden only by using make up or skin lightening creams. In this article, we will talk about some easy tricks to hide stretch marks.

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1. Concealer - It is the best way to hide stretch marks. Buy a concealer of a shade suiting your skin tone. To conceal your stretch marks apply the concealer till the marks are away. This is the best short term remedy for reducing stretch marks. You can use the cocealer on chest, stomach as well as thighs.

2. Foundation cream - A foundation cream is useful in lightening stretch marks and reducing the marks. Foundation also have shades which suit the skin tone of each person. The same tone foundation should be used to hide stretch marks also. Foundations can be applied along with some moisturizer on the marks. This will help to lighten the skin marks.

3. Bleaching - Bleaching will not reduce the stretch marks but will definitely lighten the stretch marks to a good extent. Bleaching should not be done in the sensitive areas like the breast sides. Before using a bleach try some on your skin. This is one of the ways to hide stretch marks. Stretch marks should be hidden if it is embarassment or it restricts you to wear certain clothes. But bleaching so much is also not good for your skin texture.

4. Beauty Benefit Cream - Just like the foundation, a beauty benefit cream also helps to lighten the stretch marks. Use the cream on the stomach when you want to show it off without any embarrassment because of the stretch marks. This is one of the best ways to hide your stretch marks just for a short time though. You need to use the cream each time you go out and you might even have to touch up the make up after some time.

5. Powder - Pressed powder or normal powder, all of the types can be used to hide stretch marks. Though this is not a full proof method and can not be as effective in hiding the stretch marks as any other make up. You can use this sometimes when you do not have to worry a lot about the marks.

6. Cosmetic Surgery - A full proof method of getting rid of stretch marks permanently. Cosmetic surgeries replace the skin of the marks with a new and better skin texture. Cosmetic surgeries are quite expensive and not all can use this full proof method of hiding stretch marks forever. This is the best way though a little out of reach for many women. Therefore, many opt for the temporary make up tips to hide the stretch marks

Story first published: Monday, May 12, 2014, 18:06 [IST]
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