How Do You Cover Stretch Marks With Makeup?
Stretch marks are scars on the skin that usually form during pregnancy or with weight gain. The stretching of the skin causes tearing of the fine tissue on the dermis layer of the skin. Stretch marks develop most often on the breast area, hips, thighs, buttocks and belly. During the summer, stretch marks can become even more noticeable because scars have no pigment and the area does not tan along with the rest of the skin. If you are ready to hit the beach in your new bikini, there is a way to cover your stretch marks with makeup. Choose a concealer that matches your skin tone. Dip your paintbrush in the concealer, and apply it along the lines of the stretch marks. Press the concealer gently into the skin with your cosmetic sponge to remove excess concealer. Do this carefully so you don’t smear the concealer onto the skin around the stretch marks. Brush a small amount of translucent powder over the concealer to seal it. You may want to follow up with an all-over body powder with a smal