Cindy Crawford Has Stretch Marks Too
In case you thought the "pretty people" don't suffer from the same skin maladies as you and me, yes--that's Cindy Crawford. And yes, that's her post-baby belly--see the close-up if you doubt it.
Stretch marks and baby flab happen. Especially if you're in that over 40 range. And if you've checking out the RealSelf.com Q&A section, you know that dealing with stretch marks is a hot topic--especially now that summer's here and we're all going a bit more bare.
Recently, New York dermatologist Dr. Doris Day was asked in Redbook magazine about OTC products that could help diminish stretch marks. While Dr. Day (below) shared that, unfortunately, there's no way to really make stretch marks go away completely, she did offer some suggestions for mak
ing them less noticeable.
In addition to professional treatments like intense pulsed light treatments (IPL), she recommended products with "heavy-duty moisturizers (like shea butter and hyaluronic acid) which increase skin cell's turnover."
But clearly the most important tip she shared was this: start soon. Dr. Day shared, "the newer your stretch marks, the more likely they are to respond to treatment."
If you're looking for products with shea butter and hyaluronic acid is DDF Body Renewal (which used to be called After Sun Security).
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1241 posts
26 Jan 2009
OK, let's give Cindy a break. She is nearly 43 and has two kids. But on the other hand, Cindy should have read the RealSelf experts' recommendations on How to get rid of stretch marks...
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1 Feb 2009
ok yea lets do give Cindy a break and for one she is 41 years old and she is beautiful seriously she doesnt look a day over 28 thanx to "MEANINGFUL BEAUTY"
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15 Feb 2009
i like that cindy doesnt try to hide her stretch marks or anything. so many girls my age (im 27) talk about getting the stretch marks taken care of through surgery but i dont think they need too. those are marks of pride!! i dont have children but i have stretch marks from weight gain and i still wear bikinis. theyre more comfy than full suits when playing sports!! go cindy!
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16 Mar 2009
Please, please, please, stop scrutinizing women and their bodies. I'm so sick of stupid little websites pointing out a celbrities figure and making some rude comment thats meant to make the reader feel like we can relate to the celeb. Why waste time tearing apart women? Men's magazines and websites dont do this to men. You just took an extremely fit, beautiful 43 year old who's had two kids and made a rude remark about her figure, for what reason? Do you feel better about yourself now? I sure dont. Im about to have a baby and I dont think lame websites like this should put fear into my 28 year old head about the way my belly will look afterward. Seriously, this is so shallow! Get a life!
381 posts
17 Mar 2009
Thanks for your comment, and you’re absolutely right. In fact, your comment is the very reason why there is a story about Cindy here at all. Unfortunately, the celebrity spin factory has a habit of showing near perfect post-baby bodies (or post 35 or 40 year old flawless faces) that are truly unachievable without dedicated time at the gym and usually a bit of cosmetic surgery to help. It’s that unattainable goal that stories like this one about Cindy aim to put a dose of reality on. And, yes, it is to help make other women feel better about themselves. The unrealistic images we see otherwise perpetuate the low self-image that many women unfortunately suffer from as a result of not being able to naturally achieve an airbrushed ideal. I think Cindy looks great and I also applaud her honesty for admitting to using Botox—she helps shatter such myths. As a mother of three who still wears bikinis (and is 43) sans surgery, I can relate to Cindy and find her an inspiration. Good luck and best wishes as you prepare for the birth of your baby.