Ok well i have em on my breast and stomach.. I really hate it. I cant even wear a bikini. people will see it. I know white stretch marks are like for eternity but i have red ones. so please tell me. I have tried Cocoa butter think but it doesnt work. help me
2006-07-14 00:16:58 · 11 answers · asked by ♥uR mY eVeRyThInG♥ 3 in Beauty & Style ➔ Skin & Body
The Truth about Stretch Marks
What is a stretch mark?
Stretch marks (or Striae Gravidarum) is a term that refers to the scars on your skin which are caused damage to the elastic fibres that help skin stretch. Stretch marks are perfectly normal, and most women - and even some men - have them!
What do stretch marks look like?
Depending on your skin color, stretch marks start out as pink, reddish brown, brown, or very dark brown streaks. After time they can fade to a more silvery color that’s lighter than your other skin.
Where do they normally happen on your body?
They can happen anywhere on your body, but are most common on hips, breasts and buttocks.
How can I avoid getting stretch marks?
Whether you get them or not is simply a matter of genetics… that is, how elastic your skin is. There’s nothing you can do, so don’t worry about it either way!
Does cream help?
Many women use various types of creams, lotions, and oils to try to prevent stretch marks from forming. Unfortunately, while such products soothe and soften the skin, there is no medical evidence to prove that they actually work! So beware of advertisers trying to sell you expensive products claiming that they prevent stretch marks! This said, there is some new medical research which shows that some specific creams may be able to help the appearance of stretch marks. Apparently, using 0.1 percent Tretinoin cream (commonly known by the trade name Retin-A) on stretch marks will slightly reduce the length and width of stretch marks.
(N.B. As this is a new development, Tretinoin should not be used during pregnancy or breast feeding).
2006-07-14 00:48:24 · answer #1 · answered by á?¦ Magic á?¦ 4 · 10⤊ 2⤋
I did it once when they first showed up with coco butter but if you dont do it as soon as they show up they are with you forever. Dont put off your life because of a few stretch marks. Perfection is the best possible you, you can be at any given moment. Maybe you cant wear the tiny itty bitty two piece but a great one piece would do just as well. Life is too short to allow something like stretch marks stop you living it.
2006-07-14 00:35:40 · answer #2 · answered by ScottishhoustonGirl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use palmers coco butter to prove the elasticity of your skin. I have 3 kids and had stretch marks but they are gone now. I used coco butter and when I lost weight to my desired size, I when to the gym and tightened everything up. You can do that no matter what size you are. Once you start tighening up your muscles it with tighten your skin and your stretch marks will start fading away. Beleive me it works. Go to this website http://diet.ivillage.com/tone/topics/0,,4s4q,00.html
(copy and paste in your browser this should take you straight to the page I am talking about)
they have a lot of helpful info on excercise. I did oblique crunches and I saw results in just 5 days. Again the main address is www.ivillage.com
The proper word I meant is tone. On the website just look at all the area that apply to you.
2006-07-14 00:28:37 · answer #3 · answered by creative 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no way to completely rid yourself of stretch marks. Thankfully, over time they will lighten and be less noticeable. Two proven ways of lightening are Retin A creme (can buy in drug stores) or laser therapy. Also make an appointment with your local dermatologist. They can help you with the solution to your problem - except it is not often covered by insurance plans.
2006-07-14 00:24:18 · answer #4 · answered by Kerry S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Avon has a good Stretch Mark Cream in their Solutions line. They definately help fade them quite a bit.
2006-07-14 02:48:57 · answer #5 · answered by pinkdaisy3000 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use vitamin E oil there a good one called bio oil works well on scars and stretch marks
2016-03-27 04:52:45 · answer #6 · answered by Laura 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
red stretch marks fade with time, they become white. the white ones eventually fade too where you can barely see them. Getting a tan seems to help
2006-07-14 00:23:10 · answer #7 · answered by debrieanna 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to your drug store and get a bottle of vitamin k oil. Rub rub rub.
White ones are forever but this can help fade them a little too.
Works great with the others but it takes time. Castor oil rubbed on the skin in the same manner works too.
2006-07-14 00:32:02 · answer #8 · answered by Namooni 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
stretch marks are from inside you can't get rid of them, they just fade over time. trying to get rid of them is just a waste of time and money.
2006-07-14 00:21:53 · answer #9 · answered by chickie27 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How to remove stretch marks?
http://www.askaquery.com/question/How-to-remove-stretch-marks%3F.html
2006-07-14 01:16:40 · answer #10 · answered by Ben J 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋