Stimulating Melanin in Scars/Stretch Marks

Mark in NY · Joined: 14 May 2006 Posts: 3

Is there a safe way to repigment white scars or stretch marks to match your surrounding skin?

In other words, it would have to be a product/method that can "spot stimulate" melanin to repigment the scar/stretch mark.

Is there anything out there like this that is safe yet effective?

orangehrzn · Joined: 23 Feb 2005 Posts: 1005

Probably not but what about 'permanent makeup' instead. As far as I understand it is like a colored tattoo, probably they can match the surrounding skin.

orthomolecular · Joined: 12 May 2006 Posts: 28

ASSESSMENT OF ZINC STATUS:

It has been established that outward signs of zinc deficiency are primarily cutaneous striae and/or white-speckled fingernails, often also including poor skin and hair tone [12,57].
http://www.foresight-preconception.org.uk/booklet_zinc.htm

Diet and exercise. Drink plenty of water. Adequate hydration keeps your skin soft and less likely to develop stretch marks. Caffeine can increase your risk of stretch marks. If you're stuck on your caffeinated coffee or tea, make sure you balance the fluids. Drink just as much -- or more -- water as you drink coffee, tea or soda. Stretch marks can also result from nutritional deficiency. Be sure to consume foods that promote skin health: foods rich in zinc,
http://www.webmd.com/content/article/117/112619.htm?z=4209_00000_5022_pe_01

You can always test your zinc levels with a product sold in health food stores call Zinc Status. It immediately indicates if you have a zinc deficiency, so there is no guesswork with supplementing zinc. All minerals must be balanced and should be done after consulting with a medical professional or after doing sufficient research on this and other minerals.