does massaging stretch marks help it fade?

Question

hi. i am a 19 year old female, and i have a lot of stretch marks on my upper arms, breasts, buttocks, and all around my hips. i have had them since i was 11. i was always very tall as a child. i am 5 feet, 4 inches, and i have been this height since i was 11 or 12 years old. plus, i was fat as a kid too, and i'm pretty sure my big height and weight gave me stretchmarks at such a yound age. the stretch marks are now white. i have recently been putting on vitamin E lotion and lotion with cocoa butter and shea every night after i shower, and i put on a generous amount. i know there is no cure for stretch marks, but i am trying anything possible, besides a tummy tuck, to help fade the stretch marks as much as possible. i put on the vitamin E lotion first, and then the cocoabutter and shea lotion. should i mix the two lotions together to make it more effective, or does it not matter how i put it on as long as i put it on? i've heard many people say that nothing made their stretch marks better, but i'm willing to try anything for even a little improvement. i also heard that massaging the stretch marks is what makes them better. my question is, what is it about massaging the stretch marks that makes it fade and makes the skin texture better? and how often should i do this? is there any specific technique i should to when i massage it? thanks. any advice is greatly appreicated.

Answer 1

dont listen to ppl who tell u negative things.I think if u keep tryin ur stretch marks will improve.i have exactly the same problem that u have and im 18 so i know how u feel, and when i talk to ppl they tell me not to worry about it that they're just stretch marks and any guy who really loves me will love me regardless of my stretch marks.but its easy for them to say that becuz they dont have stretch marks as bad as mine.no body believes me when i say they're really bad becuz i never show them,but believe me they're bad.and like u i was desperate.then one day on the interenet someone posted a message on a blog that had this technique to improve stretch marks to the piont that they are almost invisible.its called jean's Home remedy for stretch marks.legally u are suppose to buy this technique from the website but somehow the person who put it on the blog downloaded it for free .i dont know how but im glad that they illegally did that because now i have it for free.now im giving it to you.it involves massage so i think massage does play a role on improving stretch marks.the ingrediaents are so easy and cheap to get you would think it doesnt work but it does.just be patient ,have faith and follow directions exactly.it has helped me but even if u dont think its workin keep doin it dont give up!
here it is
Tools needed
1- massage tool.
this exact massager. (looks like 1 of those hair massaging hair brushes but the prongs are made from wood...resembles a hedgehog)

2-St Ives Apricot Scrub (recommended because it is of a rough texture
and cheap too I may add)

3-Safflower oil or olive oil. Safflower oil is very rich in Vitamin
E and known for promoting blood circulation. (only a couple of drops
needed)

4- Aloe Vera Extract or pure Aloe Vera Gel
As far as products go the purer the better - you can tell by how
clear it is or a light brownish shade and fresh smell. She
recommends Skin Gel by Aloe Life (it is available in health food
shops in USA)

5- Collagen-Elastin lotion
Recommends St.Ives brand


Step 1
Preparing the scrub
1- 3-4 tsp of scrub
2- couple of drops of safflower oil
3- 1/2 tsp of Aloe Vera gel
This should cover 1-2 square foot area. (best if you mix each time
instead of batch if you make a batch store in sealed container in
refrigerator)

Step 2
Soften Skin in bath (best way) or shower. Dont skip this step!

Step 3: The Scrub Massage
Do it at night before bed (for skin regeneration)
1-get rid of excess water but keep a little moisture on
2 Take your prepared scrubbing agent and apply a thin layer
3 using massager, massage the skin keep the scrub mixture moist so
massage action is smooth (if it gets dry add a little water)
Tips for massage: do it as if polishing the skin - massage the skin
not the muscles. Dont pressure or push muscles concentrate pressure
on skin surface.
Massage the skin in clockwise 1-2" circles. Be precise. Massage over
the stretch marks in small circles motion instead of straight across
and avoid pulling or stretching the scars. May be uncomfortable in
begining but start slow and increase strength of massage - you should
feel the stimulation and still feel comfortable.
Watch skin turn a health reddish pink color during massage indicating
active blodd circulation - this is a sign you are doing it right -
each area spend about 2-3 mins (depends on individual)

4- after scrub use a piece of wet loofah or rough sponge and gently
polish scrubs for i more minute and rinse skin clean.

APPLY CREAMS
Dry skin and while skin is red apply creams and massage skin until
fully absorbed. Mix even amounts Aloe Gel and Collagen and Elastin
Lotion.

Vary the massage and take it slowly to give skin time to heal and
regenerate:
Breakdown:
Day 1 Exfoliation Massage; appply creams
Day 2 Skip massage. Apply creams (optional)
Day 3 Skip massage. Apply creams (optional)
Day 4 Exfoliation Massage; apply creams
Day 5 skip exfoliation massage. Apply creams optional
Day 6 Exfolitaion. apply creams optional
Day 7 skip exfoliation and apply creams
Day 8 skip exfoliaton massage. Apply creams optional
Day 9 skip exfoliation massage. Apply creams optional
Do this for about 2-3 weeks basically one day on, 2 days off.
Then switch to 5 days for a cycle: massage one day then rest for 3
days. (exfoliate twice in 10 days)
Really it depends on the individual if healing slows down as if it is
not working then reduce exfoliation to once every 10 days and do a
good one dont rush.
Diet and Vitamins
Recommends a number of vitamins which we all know about from other
posts eg multi, zinc and MSM also Glucosamine
Diet - the usual moderat amount of animal fats and plenty of soy and
animal protein. ALso plenty of fish
OTHER TIPS
Best time for skin development is between 11pm-5am in your sleep.
If your stretch marks appear to be more obvious after the first
couple of sessions this is normal.
Also it is mentioned that drugs like the pill and anti-depressants
can contribute/cause stretch marks (because of hormone activity).

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Although I never had stretch marks until after I delivered my baby, I can tell you a simple solution that worked for me. I went to the Dollar General Store and bought a cheap brand of cocoa butter cream. Get the one that comes in a container not a bottle or tube. Anyway, I massaged this onto the stretched area daily and in a few months, they were gone.

I want to add too, I had paid big bucks for stuff I had saw advertised everywhere and it didn't help. This stuff from Dollar General was ONLY 1.00 as I recall and it actually worked.

Good luck to you!

Answer 4

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i saw this thing on extreme makeover where a doctor like... puts something on your stomach and it like fades them but it doesnt take them away permanently.. i really dont know what its called but its kinda like one of those things they use on pregnant stomachs (but not) but at bath & body works they have this cream stuff called "Stretch Mark Solution Body Butter" for 12.00.. use that daily or as directed and it might work. I personally never heard of the massaging thing.

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Answer 6

That's a good question

Answer 7

Hope this helps!

Answer 8

thanks to each and everyone of you guys for the answers!