Stretch marks occur when the skin stretches beyond its normal capability, such as during pregnancy and weight gains/losses. While some stretch marks are great in magnitude and require extensive treatment for reduction or removal, most people experience minimal scarring from stretch marks and can use creams or lotions to reduce the appearance of these marks.

Some creams that have had positive results on stretch marks include TriLastin SR and StriVectin-SD. The key ingredients in any effective stretch mark cream are a combination of Vitamin E, collagen, liposomes, glycolic acid and elastin.

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Chemical peeling can easily remove acne scars. Chemical peeling is not a new method, it’s actually been used for many years. It is used not only for removing acne scars but also other types of scars including skin blemishes and discolorations.

A chemical peel will be done by your doctor, and it will remove the top few layers of your skin with chemicals. When the new skin forms, the earlier blemishes will have disappeared. Let’s talk a little bit about treating acne scars with chemical peeling.

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