Comments on: How to Get Rid of Stretch Marks – Useful Tips

By: blondewithheart

blondewithheart — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 18:45:59 +0000

As others have stated, stretch marks are scars and the intensity in which you get them is primarily heriditary. The only thing doctor’s say works is water, drink drink drink. It keeps your skin hydrated and much more flexible from the inside out. I used a mommy-to-be kit from Burts Bees religiously while I was pregnant. It has an oil you rub on, the smell is fabulous. The kit also comes with a lotion to soothe swollen legs and feet. I used the stretch mark oil as well as drinking water until I thought I would drown, and I didn’t get one stretch mark – pretty good considering stretch marks run in the family, I weighed 110ilb pre-baby and had a 10 ilb baby boy!!
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By: Rakesh

Rakesh — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 18:43:59 +0000

I suggest to use any effective stretch marks removal cream. There are several such creams but i have heard a lot about Revitol ( http://www.naturallabs.co.uk/17,revitol-stretch-mark.html ). They offer money back guarantee too. I hope it helps you.
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By: The_Sage_Mother

The_Sage_Mother — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 18:41:59 +0000

* Steady weight gain

* Exercise like walking, swimming or yoga

* Use a plain or mixed oil (NOT bio-oil as it has "nasties" like mineral oil) twice daily within a few minutes after a shower- Use a mix or one of these oils that are good …
# Evening Primrose Oil – Excellent moisturising qualities.
# Jojoba – Excellent moisturising & emollient properties, the chemical composition of Jojoba closely resembles sebum the skin’s natural lubricant.
# Rosehip – Tissue regenerating especially suited to dry skin. Avocado – Rich and nutritious.
# Hazelnut – A light and easily absorbed oil

* Avoid long and hot showers

* Making sure you are getting enough zinc, vitamin c and healthy fats found in avacados, nuts and fish

*Drinking enough water, the minimum amount to drink a day is 30mL per kilo of your body weight

*Having a healthy diet in general

* Try taking some tissue salts (http://www.martinandpleasance.com/_webap…

* Avoid soaps, body washs, shampoo & conditioners, face cleansers etc that contain nasty chemicals, as when you use them they will be washing over your belly which will strip the natural oils from your skin…as they do with the rest of your body-
Be careful when you buy products like make-up, body lotion, soaps, facial cleansers etc and read the ingredients…Here is a link to help you out and tells you WHY they are bad ….https://mycertifiedorganic.mionegroup.co…

* Try taking a tablespoon or more of cold pressed Flaxseed oil each day in a smoothie (it doesn’t have a nasty taste either), this is great for your skin and heart

* Also a superfood that could help is "Spirulina", it can be bought in tablet or powder form
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By: LiTTl3 LE3T

LiTTl3 LE3T — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 18:39:59 +0000

there sell stretch mark cream and other than the all i can say is don't scratch your belly when you scratch you make the skin stretch even further and rip the skin internally so lots and lots or cream start ASAP and don't forget everyday to put it on at least 5 times
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By: NikiB

NikiB — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 18:37:59 +0000

I dont think they can be prevented it is genetic and depends on the individual persons skin..if you have had them before then chances are you will probably get them again...sorry. You can help your skin by using moisturiser or bio oil.
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By: Maryyy

Maryyy — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 18:35:59 +0000

they make some creams and lotions that are supposed to reduce the appearance of stretch marks (like Palmers Cocoa Butter) but unfortunately theres no sure way to prevent stretch marks totally
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personal experience

By: Love

Love — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 18:33:59 +0000

Hi! Congrats on your pregnancy! Well thru all my pregnancy I used this cream called pomada de la campana" its a white circle with a picture of a black bell, they sell it at waltmart for like 4 dollars. Girl, that cream works really good cuz I didn't get not even 1 stretch mark! Somebody told me here to used it and omg! I still can't believe with the huge stomach that I had lol put it every night on your stomach, legs and bubs area, and don't forget to drink lots of water! Hope I helped and good luck!
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By: Malissa

Malissa — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 18:31:59 +0000

Don't get pregnant =-p.I don't think they are any ways to prevent them,but they have creams you can buy to make them fade some after they are already there.I wish they made something to prevent them,but they are just another thing us women have to deal with that men don't!
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By: Melissa

Melissa — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 18:29:59 +0000

Palmer’s Coco Butter.. the stuff in the jar.. not the tube… since the beginning, i’ve used it 3 times a day.. on belly, upper & inner thighs, and also on the side of breasts (tmi-sorry!!)

this is my first baby, and wasn’t very big to begin with.. and i dont have a single stretch mark.. ANYWHERE.. and i’m 37 weeks preg..

it feels kind of sticky and gross-ish when it starts to dry.. but well worth it!
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By: rockout_red

rockout_red — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 18:27:59 +0000

hey !

sorry to say that there isn’t any real way to prevent them. A stretch mark is a tearing of the skin from the inside….The reason people tell you to use coco butter is bc its a moisturizer that’s long lasting bc of its high concentration of collagen and lubricants. The more moist your skin is the more it is easier for it to stretch instead of tear.

Im sure there is something out there that is costly and more efficient but thats basically what it comes down too….staying moisturized.
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