Strech mark

[cutie1]

Whats best for getting rid of them? and how can i conceal them when i want to wear clothing that shows my back?

[-x-bubblegum-x-]

Rich Cocoa Butter is meant to be great at getting rid of them. And as it is rich in moisture, it will keep your skin nice too.

[horse_luver]

Thanks bubble. I too have a problem with stretch marks. What i did was go to Shoppers Drugmart, and as the cosmetics lady what I could do about stretch marks. She recommended either taking Vitamin E tablets, or to use the Vitamin E lotion that she pointed out. Not sure if it would help or not, but I bought some vitamin e lotion (its really really thick cream). I bought it like last week, so there hasnt really been an improvement yet.

Whats important is to massage the cream in circular motions into the stretch mark areas. That also stimulates blood flow to the area. So the harder you can press while the massage still feels good, the better.

[-x-bubblegum-x-]

Thanks horse_luver! Do you think vitamin E oil would help too?

[horse_luver]

Probably would, especially if its massaged into the skin. I will be going to shoppers drugmart again, and if its a different lady i will ask her what she recommends and go from there. I hate stretch marks, they make me so self-consious.

[-x-bubblegum-x-]

I didn't used to have any...but recently i found them. I got self concious too. I use cocoa butter, and it has reduced but very slightly.

[horse_luver]

Well, i went to shoppers again, and it was a different lady. I spent like 40$ on a "stretch mark balm". I looked at the ingrediants, its all natural stuff. the majority of the ingredients are: rosehip oil, vitamin e, and cocoa butter. So next time instead of spending 40$, i will go out and get the above 3 items, and make my own stretch mark balm.

[-x-bubblegum-x-]

Good for you! I hate how they over price stuff thats only got stuff that you can find yourself!