Stretch marks · Options
Stretch mark camouflage vs creams and oils: different jobs
Many clients come to me after years of creams. Here is how I explain what topical products and camouflage each do.
If you have a shelf of half-used stretch mark creams, you are far from alone. I do not sell creams, and I am not a dermatologist, so I will not tell you which product works. I can explain where camouflage fits.
What topical products are for
Creams and oils are applied to the surface of the skin. People use them to moisturise, for comfort and in the hope of improving new stretch marks. Ask a pharmacist or dermatologist which products have evidence behind them for your situation.
“We don’t fix texture, we fix color.”
Evelyn Alvares Vega, founder of SKINEAV
What camouflage is for
Camouflage does not try to change the skin structure. It places skin-tone pigment into mature, pale stretch marks so the colour difference shrinks. It is a cosmetic, colour-based approach.
| Creams and oils | Camouflage | |
|---|---|---|
| Works on | Skin surface | Colour inside the mark |
| Typical stage | New or changing marks | Mature white or silver marks |
| Who to ask | Pharmacist or dermatologist | A trained camouflage artist |
Real results and real moments
Using both
Moisturising healthy skin is fine before camouflage. During healing, follow only the aftercare I give you. Do not apply other products to a fresh camouflage area unless I have said it is fine.
How it works at SKINEAV
- Photo or callSend a photo or book a free phone consult. Honest first answer.
- Assessment & colour testIn clinic, Evelyn checks your skin and tests a custom formula.
- TreatmentPigment placed precisely, only where it is needed, one-on-one.
- Heal & reviewThe colour settles over weeks; follow-ups are planned if needed.
When to move on
If your stretch marks have been white or silver and unchanged for a long time, and their paleness is what bothers you, that is often the moment people look into camouflage. Send a photo for a free assessment.
Frequently asked questions
Can creams remove white stretch marks?
Ask a pharmacist or dermatologist about products. Camouflage is a colour-based option for mature, pale stretch marks.
Can I use stretch mark cream after camouflage?
Not on a healing area. Follow your aftercare instructions and ask before using other products.