Make ups are not treatments for stretch marks. They are a camouflage to conceal the marks. These products do not remove the scars but just mask them. This may be a good technique but only for a limited time. Even the most water resistant make-up will eventually lose its grip at the beach or in the water.

You can buy body makeup matched to the tone of your skin that can make stretch marks all but invisible. Although some manufacturers make these cover-up products, water-resistant, makeup may not be the best solution if you'll be spending a lot of time in the water.

But it is true that stretch marks can be made less visible by using body makeup matched to the tone of your skin .These make-ups are available in colors for all skin types. When choosing stretch marks cover up ensure that the make-up is a moisturizing one that will help work at fading stretch marks while covering them up.

However if you plan to be at the beach or in the pool, the good news is that current fashion favors many styles of bathing suits that also just happen to cover stretch marks. "Boy short" style suits (popular with many athletes because they do not ride up when a person moves) work very well for hiding stretch marks on the upper thighs and buttocks. As many swimmers prefer high-neck bathing suits, these can hide stretch marks in the chest area, there are usually lots of styles to choose from.