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7 Foods That Erase Stretch Marks for Good

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Are you looking for the best foods to help you erase stretch marks?

It doesn’t matter if you’re thick or thin, stretch marks can show up on your body. Anyone can develop stretch marks, although they tend to affect more women than men.

Stretch marks, also known as Striae or Striae distensae, are a form of scarring on the skin with an off-color hue.

Some people call them “love lines” because of all of the love that went into their bodies that caused them. They are typically caused by tearing of the dermis during periods of the rapid growth of the body, such as during puberty or pregnancy.

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Stretch marks typically appear as bands of parallel lines on your skin. These lines are a different color and texture than your normal skin, and they range from purple to bright pink to light gray.

Over time, stretch marks may diminish, but many will not disappear completely.

But, if used correctly, food can be the gift that keeps on giving when it comes to our skin.  Check out how to use food to get rid of stretch marks…fast!

1. Foods That Erase Stretch Marks: Apricots

Apricot masks are said to help the skin … and that includes stretch marks!

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Mash about 3 of them up, apply to your belly, and allow to sit for 15 minutes.

Repeat twice a day for two weeks. You should start to

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