Clear, glowing skin is one thing almost any woman can agree on, after all the beauty care industry is a multi-billion dollar one
Skin conditions like stretch marks, cellulite, skin pigmentation and imperfections leave their mark behind. And despite thousands of ad campaigns, there is NO cure for stretch marks or cellulite.
Here is a quick definition of each of these skin conditions and ways to improve the way you deal with them:
• Stretch Marks
These marks are a form of scarring that occurs on the skin and has a white or reddish tint. When your skin tears or stretches due to loss of elasticity and collagen, scars can appear.
Contrary to many advertising claims, you cannot “cure” stretch marks or cellulite, only minimize the appearance. Retinol is a successful product for doing just that. As well as professional body treatments, if they are used in conjunction with a good home care system. If you are experiencing stretch marks due to rapid weight gain during pregnancy DO NOT use retinol, it is not safe for use while pregnant.
Stretch marks are minimally affected by diet and exercise; instead, they occur when the skin is stretched too quickly. Although the effects of a healthy change in diet and exercise are not directly related to the decrease of stretch marks, research suggestions when they are combined with a topical skin care regimen, the visibility of stretch marks decreases quicker.
• Cellulite
Cellulite is the visible accumulation of fat that presses against the connective tissues underneath your skin. It causes a bumpy or cottage cheese-like effect.
Cellulite cannot be “cured” and recent research suggests genetics play one of the biggest factors in the formulation of this cottage cheese enemy.
Unlike stretch marks, diet and exercise can decrease the appearance of cellulite over time, but remember its all in the genes.
• Skin Pigmentation
These are two main categories related to pigmentation. Hypopigmentation cause the skin to appear blotchy and lighter and hyperpigmentation makes the skin appear darker. Both of these are due to an imbalance in melanin – which determines hair, skin and eye color.
Skin pigmentation disorders are caused by varying factors, including sun exposure, allergic reactions and genetic inheritance.
All of these skin conditions can be treated to reduce their appearance but those treatments take time. For an instant fixer, which can mask imperfections by deflecting light, pick up Scandle’s revolutionary Shimmering Lotion Candle to give your skin a healthy glow.
How do you mask you little imperfections, we all have ‘em? What is your favorite treatment?
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