Stretch Marks!!!!!

[jm2mr2bv]

Hi ladies I was just wanting to know if any of you had any good advise or suggestions for stretch marks? I have some on my lower back from doing certain leg excercises. They aren't as noticable when tan but still want help with them, I am wondering for my boyfriend as well. I have heard about cocoa butter lotaion but just wanted to know if you knew of anything better.

Thanks

 

[MissJanet79]

Stretch marks are actually scars... so cocoa butter is the best thing to use! The key is to use it all the time! Especially after a shower when skin is damp - this way it'll absorb the moisture. I go through so much cocoa butter but it's worth it! & we shouldn't be neglecting to moisuturize either so it has many benefits. I don't have any noticeable stretch marks any more! Hope this helps...

 

[Daisy_Girl]

Cocoa Butter helps PREVENT stretch marks. I don't think it does anything once they form. I am not sure ANYTHING can make them disappear.

I think there is a precription to help make them less noticable...MediDerm.....or something like that...?

 

[MissJanet79]

Cocoa Butter helps PREVENT stretch marks. I don't think it does anything once they form. I am not sure ANYTHING can make them disappear.

I think there is a precription to help make them less noticable...MediDerm.....or something like that...?

I tried that... didn't really work too well. It's a lil' pricey & you need tons of the stuff. Might as well use Neosporin 'cause it does the same thing. But as for cocoa butter... cheaper, & it does work. Helped me out a lot 'cause I don't have any stretch marks, & I used to... I only have lil' ones on my boobs but I've had those since I was little.

 

[RottenWillow]

Ester C Serum with vitamin E seems to be effective for preventing dermal scarring. I apply it in areas where scarring is like to occur, like the pec and delt tie-in. New dermal tears that are still red appear to heal more quickly and leave a noticably finer scar or "stretch mark". May also be an aid to wrinkle prevention. Here's where I buy it.


http://www.vitacost.com/Store/Produ...85003253&searchby=PN&SearchText=Ester C serum

 

[brunette]

once they're white the battles' lost

yeah as daisy said it's all about preventing them. even the purple ones can be lessened by cocoa butter.

 

[MissJanet79]

once they're white the battles' lost

Hmm not sure about that one... I had lil white ones on my hips/thigh area & it eventually went away... I can't see them anymore. Damn, wish I would've taken before/after pics, but honestly, I didn't think it'd make such a big difference. Also, January of 2003, I was in an accident, had a huge laceration which resulted in 19 stitches on my right hip. With a supply of Neosporin & Cocoa Butter, my scar is almost gone! It was really ugly before so it's a huge difference.

 

[Latamier]

I use to look like I got in a fight with a bob cat around my chest and shoulders, so I can speak from expierence on this one. THE ABSOLUTE BEST thing for stretch marks is retin-A. You will be amazed what it does for them. Even after you already have them. You can also get Retin-A over the counter in Mexico. Every time I go to Mexico I will literally bring back a suitcase full of them. Forget the AAS available there, to expensive, but Retin-A makes the trip well worth it.

 

[AngMc]

I use Retin-A micro for my face. I ALSO have glaring white landing strips on my chest. Sexy!! So the Retin-A might help? Worth a try.....Ang

 

[SparkyGirl]

where do u buy retin-A?