I am 18 years old and have stretch marks on my shoulders and arms from lifting that i would like to reduce to appearance of. I know that I cant get rid of them completely. I have tried the Cocoa Butter in the past and it only made it worse so I stopped using it quickly. I also cannot afford any sort of surgery.
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Answer by sieg6529
same thing happened to me. there's this mederma stuff that's supposed to help, but I never got around to trying it. now I'm older and I just don't care anymore.
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tattoos are your only other option. my husband has a lot of stretch marks due to working out as well.
ReplyDeleteThere isn't anything you can do about stretch marks :( A tattoo is a great idea for covering them up tho.
ReplyDeletetry Bio Oil from boots
ReplyDeletehave you heard of bio oil? its supposed to reduce the appearance of scars and stretch marks :) very good i think :)
ReplyDelete* Skin Creams and Lotions – Lotions containing cocoa butter are rumored to not only help reduce stretch marks, but to help prevent them entirely. Any cream or oil that is made specifically for the prevention or treatment of stretch marks will help keep your skin healthy and elastic.
ReplyDelete* Vitamin A, E & C – Supplementing these vitamins may help increase the strength and elasticity of the collagen within your skin and reducing your chance of forming stretch marks.
* Stay hydrated.
# Time – Stretch marks, like all types of scarring fade over time.
# Retin-A (Tretinoin) – 0.1% Tretinoin creams have been shown to significantly reduce the appearance of stretch marks. These creams work best when used on fresh stretch marks. (do not use this is you are currently pregnant though)
# Exfoliate daily – use a loofah or scrunchy to remove daily.
# Stretch Mark Creams and Lotions – Using creams and lotions that heal and beautify your skin can reduce the appearance of stretch marks. The following ingredients are widely accepted as beneficial for this purpose:
* Cocoa butter
* Rose hip oil
* Emu oil
* Jojoba oil
* Castor oil
* Shea butter
* Vitamin A, E & C
# Vic’s Vapor Rub – Many people have reported success using Vic’s Vapor rub by applying it to a washcloth or paper towel and rubbing it forcefully into the scarred skin on a nightly basis for a few weeks.
# Increase Circulation – by taking hot baths and massaging the areas regularly.
# Tanning – Go sunbathing! Tanning can diminish and even eliminate minor stretch marks. Be sure to use sun screen.
# Vitamin E Gel – Break open vitamin E capsules and rub the oil into the skin over the stretch marks daily for 2 weeks