If you have stretch marks and want to wear a bikini to the beach, there are some things you can do to fade the stretch marks out. There are also different types of bikinis that will hide some of these marks for you. Read below and you will be wearing that bikini as soon as the weather warms up.

Fading Stretch Marks

Stretch marks are due to having tears in the deep layers of the skin. They can be caused by many things, such as growth spurts, hormone fluctuations, weight gain, weight loss, and pregnancy. They are very common in pregnancy in the abdominal area, because the skin stretches out so much, and as it does, it can cause tears.

If you use a topical corticosteroid treatment, such as for eczema, it can also cause stretch marks to appear usually under the arms, creases of the knee and elbow, and the upper inner thighs.

You can completely get rid of stretch marks by surgical removal, such as a tummy tuck/abdominoplasty. If you are interested in this, see a cosmetic surgeon.

To help fade stretch marks there are some topical treatments you can try. One option you have is retinol, which can be prescribed by a dermatologist. Retinol stimulates new collagen growth, which plumps up your skin to help fade out stretch marks. See your dermatologist for more information about this product, as well as others that may help.

Types of Bikinis

There are no bikinis that will completely hide your stretch marks, but they can hide some of them. If you have them in your abdominal area, wear a bikini that has bottoms that go up to your navel. They almost look like very short shorts, and can be very flattering. A tankini also works well. This is not exactly a bikini but is a two piece. The bottoms are like bikini bottoms but some of them go up a little higher on your abdomen, and the top goes down to your navel.

A skirtini is another option. This type of swimsuit has regular bikini bottoms with a short skirt over the bottoms that will hide stretch marks on your sides and butt. Visit a bikini shop to see these swimsuits and try them on.

There is no magic cure to fade stretch marks, but some of these options may help you. If not, you should not feel self-conscious about wearing a bikini to the beach. If you're looking to purchase a bikini, visit http://beachbabeswimwear.com.