becky | Tanning spray? on May 13, 2009 @ 06:29 pm
I'm sure the other ladies here will be able to give you a permenant fix to this problem, but my immediate suggestion would be, why not use the tanning lotions / sprays for legs? They will slightly bronze your legs and may help in hiding the marks. |
mamaluv | agreed on May 14, 2009 @ 05:37 am
Self tanner is an excellent option because it colors the scars as well as your normal skin, where tanning bed/sunbathing will generally not tan scar tissue.
I have heard good things about Bio Oil. See what other ChickAdvisor members said about it, although it would seem the jury's still out. I picked up a bottle when Walgreens had a sale, but have yet to try it. |
Anonymous
| spray? on May 14, 2009 @ 05:20 pm
I agree with Becky. you should try those spray on tanning/nylons that they sell, and maybe try a powder bronzer to ensure that the colour matches exactly. |
mandyf | Cleanser on May 22, 2009 @ 10:39 am
Try a good cleanser with glycolic acid. Like Mario Badescu's Glycolic foaming cleansing (Meant for face). Those help exfoliate the skin with glycolic acid rather than abrasion.
I'm not really sure how the cleanser would work with the self tanner/lotion. .. it may strip it away. Perhaps use the cleanser until a week before you want to head to the beach. And start using teh self tanner that week?
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rosemary | Spray on Legs on May 22, 2009 @ 02:36 pm
try "Sally Hansons Spray On Legs" You can get it in "Nude" or darker color.Just spay a bit on your hands and rub gently on your legs;Looks like you are wearing nylons. |
lorieil | Exfoliating on May 22, 2009 @ 03:29 pm
I'm with mandyf for the exfoliating for a bit before using the self-tanners to even out color.
Glycolics are great. They increase cell turnover adn can reduce some scarring. Don't expect miracles though.
MD SKincare has an Alpha Beat Daily Body Peel that's great.
If after a month of regular use, the scars aren't lessning, then self-tanner will be the way to go! When using glycolics you must use an SPF though. They can make you more susceptible to burning.
http://www.spaboutique.ca/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=mdalphabetabody&Category_Code=mdbody
Hope that helps! |
mela86 | Thanks on May 22, 2009 @ 07:32 pm
All these suggestions are great and I will have to see what I can get my hands on first to try out. The self tanners and the spray on stockings are probably the most affordable but I am enticed with the Glycolics so will try them all out at different times.
Thanks again to everyone that replied. |
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