Stretch Marks: What are they and can I get rid of them?

[pebbles]

Stretch Marks: What are they and can I get rid of them?

Whether you’ve gained weight, lost weight or had a baby, chances are you have them. When the skin snaps back after being rapidly stretched you have ugly, unsightly raised scars that vary in color. Some of us, the lucky ones, never have this problem. Then, there are some of us, like myself, who anticipate them and therefore, prepare the skin for “the severe stretch� during pregnancy.

Creams, lotions, and especially oils have helped me stay bathing suit pretty after three pregnancies. However, I found myself too tired and uninspired to spend twenty minutes a day to prevent stretch marks during my last pregnancy. Sigh. When I finally gave birth, I wish I had!

The good thing about stretch marks is that they naturally fade over time. It’s been 15 months since I ran screaming out of the bathroom from the sight of them. They have now lost their dark pigment and resemble my natural skin color. Yet, I can see them and like most of you, want them to go away!

For us inquisitive types, we want to know why they really happen in the first place since our skin is so elastic. Well, the first thing to do is look at your family. If your mother, aunts, and sisters showed you their stretch marks to prevent you from eating another piece of cake or from having a baby then you’ll probably get them too. Genetics is as major a factor in rapid skin stretching resulting in unsightly stretch marks as ethnicity is. If you have a darker complexion then stretch marks may not be a great concern for you.

This confuses me since I like to think I’m a dark-skinned, genetic miracle.

Over the months since I’ve given birth, I’ve tried several stretch mark creams that claim to repair and re-grow collagen and elastin in the skin. Some have faded the area to a lighter shade which I did not like. While the other creams succeeded in only moisturizing the area.

It takes months of dedication and great financial investment to attempt to rid ourselves of them. As there is no true guarantee the creams will work. However, I had to try one more time and I’m glad I did.

We’ve all seen the ads in beauty and fashion magazines for a cream some women are calling a “miracle.� Which I assume they call it so because it repairs stretch marks and eliminates wrinkles. Revitacil is the cream women all over the country are raving about. So, I had to see if it’s worth all the accolades. The proof are in the pictures.

Before you drop down to the before and after pictures, take this into consideration. Revitacil was used three times a day, everyday for three months to achieve these amazing results. My streth marks were drastically improved not eliminated. I can still see signs that they were there but I have to place my skin under direct light.

http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art30576.asp

[iyamia01]

hey girly u should try PALMER's COCOBUTTER the formula for pregnant women . .it really works . .even the regular lotion works . . .u will see results in wks . . .trust me . . .

[Ebony-T]

Originally posted by iyamia01
hey girly u should try PALMER's COCOBUTTER the formula for pregnant women . .it really works . .even the regular lotion works . . .u will see results in wks . . .trust me . . .

cocoa butter doesnt work it jst gives the illusion that it does becasue it darkens the skin tone, i think special skin creams made to get rid of strech marks will help, they are expensive tho, try going to the chinese herbal people.
but hey celebrate your stretch marks, ive got them and im not that thick but i knw my creator didnt make any mistakes on me.

[Keepin-ItReal]

Originally posted by iyamia01
hey girly u should try PALMER's COCOBUTTER the formula for pregnant women . .it really works . .even the regular lotion works . . .u will see results in wks . . .trust me . . .

pls, i tried that thing and used it for some months....the ish didn't do a thing

[Babyluvâ„¢]

like sum1 once sed.. LUV YA STRETCHMARKS!

Only if uve got money.. u cn try that laser thingy... e get side effects sha oh

[Ebony-T]

Originally posted by Babyluvâ„¢
like sum1 once sed.. LUV YA STRETCHMARKS!

Only if uve got money.. u cn try that laser thingy... e get side effects sha oh

that was probably me, im in love with my body!

[passion]

Retin- A works wonders but u need a prescription for it. Go see a dermatologist ....

[Babyluvâ„¢]

Originally posted by passion
Retin- A works wonders but u need a prescription for it. Go see a dermatologist ....

ave u tried it?

[Ayoka]

Bio-Oil is very effective for stretch marks, scars & blemishes.

Do a google search coz I forgot da website.

http://www.sephora.com/browse/produc...categoryId=B65


StriVectin-SD (R)
StriVectin-SD (R) is a multi-action skin perfector enriched with Striadril, a key compound containing patented pentapeptides that significantly improve the appearance of facial wrinkles, stretch marks, and minor skin imperfections by aiding the build-up of collagen. Unlike many other anti-aging treatments, Striadril is more stable (longer shelf life), better tolerated (causes less irritation), safer, and more effective.
$135

[Xpensyv_Bodi]

price= $135

Originally posted by Xpensyv_Bodi
price= $135

yeah..lol

after u try it, lemme know m k

[funmi]

what works for you is gonna depend wholly on your genetics YOUR skin type etc....not any ONE thing work for everyone. Some people are just more prone to getting them from and little weight gain or muscle loss


i'm not really an adament believer in topical creams or surgeries for that matter....top models have them, superstar singers and divas have them hence the reason 'BODY' makeup created....i don't hear no complaint then again i don't show mine off....if you feel it's a serious issue for you i suggest seeing a GOOD dermatologist (do some research) if you in GA i can recommend one for you

[Gal4rmNaija]

lol nonsense. they're just trying to promote their product. Why do they have to call stretch marks "unsightly"? There is nothing unsightly about stretch marks and it's not that big of a deal in my opinion.

All this overdramatic nonsesne

[sukusukubambam]

Originally posted by Xpensyv_Bodi
price= $135

thats 4 a dozen right