
09-09-2004, 03:59 PM
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Stretch Marks
Does anyone know if there is something that actually does work for getting rid of or at least diminishing them? I'm sooooo tired of looking at them.
Thanks.
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09-09-2004, 04:27 PM
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I've had this problem and here are the things that worked for me, you can get a cream called Mederma at any drug store this works great on new ones but it's costly.
I found what worked the best for me was an ointment form GNC, called E-Ointment, it runs about 5 to 6 dollars for a two ounce jar and it lasts a long time. I just dabbed it on twice a day and in about two weeks it had done wonders. It's organic which is what drew me to it. Nothing will get rid of them completely but i have made mine almost unnoticeable thanks to these things. I hope they work for you.
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09-09-2004, 04:33 PM
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Great info....
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09-09-2004, 04:36 PM
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Vitamin E oil
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09-09-2004, 09:50 PM
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Thank You Ladies!! I trust your advice a hell of alot more then those stupid TV ads.
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09-14-2004, 10:41 AM
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is not this trim anymore!
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Rumor has it that allowing a tall, thin, balding Irishman rub cocoa butter on your whole body makes you forget all about stretch marks.
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09-14-2004, 11:02 AM
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I've heard good things about comfrey oil, too.
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09-14-2004, 11:04 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by WildIrish
Rumor has it that allowing a tall, thin, balding Irishman rub cocoa butter on your whole body makes you forget all about stretch marks.
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That's how you get the stretch marks 
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09-14-2004, 11:17 AM
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is not this trim anymore!
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Lilith
That's how you get the stretch marks 
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You're right!
I do get stretch marks when that happens! 
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Though I am different from you,
We were born involved in one another.
For it was not into my ear you whispered, but into my heart. It was not my lips you kissed, but my soul.
Complete surrender should not just come at moments in which one faces overwhelming odds, but in the calm when it seems one is personally in complete control of one's life.
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09-14-2004, 06:58 PM
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I don't know anything about the "quick" solutions that were suggested, but I do know that if you don't do anything at all about them, eventually they WILL turn from dark to silver or more flesh tone color so that they won't be as noticeable anyway.
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09-15-2004, 02:05 AM
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<Thinks stretch marks are sexy>
Ladies, I think that stretch marks, like moles, freckles, dimples, help to define your own individual beauty. Why would you fret about or attempt to change something that is not only natural, but also very interesting?
Yes, I have been told that I am different, thank you. 
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09-15-2004, 02:15 PM
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Steph ...Thanks I'll add that to my list.
WI......Hiya Stretch!!! ;o)
BlueSwede.......They have turned like you said, but the big ones are noticeble and was hoping to help them along some.  )
thereIam......I don't mind the little ones, it's just some of these are monsters to me and I'm just not happy with those. And you can be as different as you want to be. ;o)~
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09-16-2004, 08:19 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by WildIrish
Rumor has it that allowing a tall, thin, balding Irishman rub cocoa butter on your whole body makes you forget all about stretch marks.
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such a witty man, hehe made me giggle at that
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10-11-2004, 01:43 PM
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A few suggestions, but they depend on the circumstances.
If you've went through a period of rapid body fat gain then loss.. like say through pregnancy, or through a rapid growth spurt, then vitamin E solutions will be great. With the vit E and time your skin should tighten back up and eliminate the marks.
But, and with risk of putting my foot in my mouth, if the marks are from body fat gain I suggest first reducing body fat. Notice I don't say weight loss and weight gain because weight isn't the key, its body fat percentage. I say this knowing nothing at all about you or the rest of the audience interested in this topic so please I mean no offense if this hits home. If you can reduce body fat your skin won't feel stretched and it'll begin repairing (again with vit E to help). Some gyms have great programs to assist with proper eating, exercise, and weekly body fat monitoring to keep you motivated and educate you on the matter. Believe me they are awesome programs and can make a huge difference. Also the Internet in general (google search) contains amazing and inspiring journals from folks with the same challenges and is an amazing education tool. The creams alone won't help if the cause of the marks is still in effect.
Please understand I teeter on canceling this post because you all are great, I love what you share, and I hate to offend anyone. But I truly believe this is the best advice I can give.
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10-16-2004, 10:42 AM
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Originally Posted by sodaklostsoul
Does anyone know if there is something that actually does work for getting rid of or at least diminishing them? I'm sooooo tired of looking at them.
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Hey Ladies~
Ahh~ you looked for cure to destroy stretchmarks.. there s called "mederma" from over counter in any kind of stores that you can find it so far .. cocoa butter isnt help anything.. its full of crap!  mine already been smeared fade alike little silver look.. but its not serious one! hope this helps you ... let me know soon...
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