To help stretch mark treatments do their job you must follow a healthy lifestyle. At the same time you will be preventing new stretch marks from forming in the deep layers of the skin. Two of the latest non-invasive approaches to erasing stretch marks are blue light therapy and chemical peels. They provide instant results.

Guidelines to a healthy lifestyle that prevents stretch marks are as follows:

1. Avoid carbonated sodas.

2. Limit caffeine consumption.

3. Exercise to improve circulation to the skin.

4. Drink sufficient water to prevent dehydration which causes a decrease in skin elasticity.

5. Apply sunscreen.

6. Take vitamin C (800-1000 mg daily) for improved collagen formation.

7. Apply a paraben-free moisturizer daily.

9. Stick to a healthy diet of lean proteins, nuts, fruits, vegetables, and healthy carbs.

Blue Light Therapy

Blue Light Therapy was developed for the treatment of freckles, rosacea, spider veins, and varicose veins. It is commonly used for tattoo removal. The process involves having a photosensitive gel applied to the skin and having intense light bursts emitted to the area. In this case, to the stretch marks.

Blue light therapy does not physically remove stretch marks, but it does greatly reduce their appearance. It works as well as laser treatments.

Chemical Peel

Skin peels chemically burn the top layer of the skin and then it peels off. Commonly used for treating fine lines and acne, this treatment is gaining popularity for reducing and erasing stretch marks. Chemical peels immediately make your skin look and feel more firm and youthful.

Because peels work on the top layers, these treatments can not completely remove stretch marks. That's why peels need to get done every 4 - 6 months in order to maintain skin smoothness to the affected area.

Follow the guidelines to help improve results of stretch mark treatments. You'll be giving the treatment an improved opportunity to work on your skin. Even if you feel blue light therapy and chemical peels are not for you, follow these tips for their overall health benefits. Or, use with other stretch mark treatments such as with over-the-counter or homemade cremes, retinoids, or laser surgery.