stretch marks
plural noun
: striae on the skin (as of the hips, abdomen, and breasts) from excessive stretching and rupture of elastic fibers especially due to pregnancy or obesity
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Bio-Oil Skincare Oil $61 $47 Amazon Known for reducing the appearance of stretch marks and acne scars, Bio-Oil is a holy grail product.
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Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 9 Oct. 2024
The skincare oil was the first ever oil to be used in clinical trials and display signs of improvement for scars and stretch marks, per the brand’s website.
—Maya Gandara, StyleCaster, 9 Oct. 2024
This also treats uneven texture and acne scars, and helps reduce the appearance of wrinkles and stretch marks.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 26 Sep. 2024
According to the Cleveland Clinic, sleeping in a bra can bring a few health benefits, including lessening breast pain, preventing fungal infections and decreasing stretch marks.
—Raven Brunner, Peoplemag, 22 Sep. 2024
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Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 9 Oct. 2024
The skincare oil was the first ever oil to be used in clinical trials and display signs of improvement for scars and stretch marks, per the brand’s website.
—Maya Gandara, StyleCaster, 9 Oct. 2024
This also treats uneven texture and acne scars, and helps reduce the appearance of wrinkles and stretch marks.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 26 Sep. 2024
According to the Cleveland Clinic, sleeping in a bra can bring a few health benefits, including lessening breast pain, preventing fungal infections and decreasing stretch marks.
—Raven Brunner, Peoplemag, 22 Sep. 2024
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“Stretch marks.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stretch%20marks. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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