How to Cover Up Those Ugly Stretch Marks

But for the rest of us unlucky women such as myself, we are cursed with those ugly spider-like stretch marks when we get pregnant. It is one of the many things that pregnant women have to deal with during and after their pregnancy. It's unfortunate but true. As if pregnant women didn't have enough to deal with!

Don't want to pile on a ton of clothes?

Aside from having to cover up with layers of clothing, there are some simple methods of covering them up.

Since I was one of the unlucky women who was cursed with stretch marks, I blame myself for not drinking lots of water and rubbing cocoa butter into my skin on a daily basis. I figured that my 21-year-old body was still young and could handle the stretching associated with gaining weight during pregnancy. It was a rude wake up call when I saw those ugly things forming on my body.

Bikinis and Stretch Marks Don't Go Hand in Hand

Summer is here and I'm sure many of you would like to slip into a bikini, or at least a bathing suit. But those darn stretch marks are still there. At this point in my life, mine have faded into silver lines. But I know they're still there.

Thanks to My Sister-In-Law

A method I learned from my sister-in-law is to buy a concealer that closely matches your skin color. If you're light-skinned like me, you will want to choose a light beige or porcelain color. Anything darker than that would stand out and become obvious.

Before You Jump in the Water

If you plan to swim, make sure the concealer you choose is water-proof. Most concealers are not.

Use a brush and dip it into the concealer. Then apply it over the affected areas.

Next, use the sponge that comes with the concealer and press the concealer into your skin to blend it and remove excess makeup. Make sure not to smear the concealer.

Lastly, brush on some transclucent powder over the area to seal it.

And there you have it! A cheap, easy-to-use method for covering up those ugly areas.