3 Simple Ways to Cover Up Stretch Marks on Legs ~ Tattoona

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Note whether your stretch marks are red or white in color. Red stretch marks are fresh, and they can be minimized or reduced with certain products. White stretch marks are older and most creams will not change their appearance.
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2
Tone your legs. Work your inner and outer thighs using walking, pilates, yoga, barre, running, lunges and squats. Seek the help of a personal trainer to develop a leg routine that will firm the muscles underneath your stretch marks.
3
Visit your dermatologist. Ask for a prescription for Retin-A cream to treat red stretch marks. This Vitamin A cream has been proven effective with reducing scarring.
- Your dermatologist may also prescribe topical steroids to be used with Retin-A.
4
Apply a moisturizer, such as cocoa butter, daily. The camouflage methods described next may not work if the skin is scaly or flaky. Apply the moisturizer nightly before bed.

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Exfoliate your skin with a body scrub the morning before you want to cover up your stretch marks. Try a body scrub made with caffeine, which may give the look of tighter, smoother skin.
2
Visit a makeup store, such as Sephora or Ulta. Purchase a leg and body cover up cream. Dermablends cream is available in most large makeup stores or online, and it will cover up tattoos, bruises and scars, in addition to stretch marks.
3
Dip a flat foundation brush into the cover up product. Dab it gently onto the areas with stretch marks. Aim to use a very light layer of makeup.
- If you are going to wear a swimsuit, put it on before you apply makeup.
4
Assess the coverage that you get with a single layer. Layer the makeup in thin coats until you achieve the desired effect.
5
Use a powder brush to apply setting powder. Leave the powder a few minutes before changing into a short skirt or shorts.
- A spray-on makeup fixative will also work to set the cover up or concealer.

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Find a leg self-tanner. Numerous drugstore brands make tanning products especially designed for use on legs. Test the product on a small patch of skin to check for allergies.
2
Exfoliate your legs with a body scrub the morning before you apply self-tanner. A scrin will slough off with your dead skin cells; so exfoliated skin will stay tanner longer.
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Squeeze some self-tanner onto a plate or in a bowl. The plate will be your makeup palette.
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Dab the self-tanner with a cotton swab. Wipe off excess on another portion of the plate.
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Apply along the line of the white stretch mark. Wipe off excess self-tanner with the clean end of the cotton swab.
- If you have difficulty reaching all your stretch marks, use a mirror or ask a friend to help you. ^[2]
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Use the self-tanner on all of your noticeable white stretch marks. Allow it to dry according to package directions.
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Correct mistakes, such as streaks or dark spots, by scrubbing with a washcloth and water. An exfoliating scrub can erase streaks on large areas of skin.
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If you dont have time to find body and leg cover up cream, try a waterproof concealer and foundation from a local drugstore.
If you cant find a foundation or cover up cream color that is a perfect match, buy a lighter and darker product and blend them.

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