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How to Get Rid of Stretch Marks – Part 1

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How to Get Rid of Stretch Marks Part 1
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Stretch marks can make men or women feel low confidence. There are few treatments to get rid of stretch marks. The better option to cure stretch marks is prevention. Some causes for stretch marks like puberty and pregnancy can naturally occur at a particular time. You can use some home remedies for prevention and cures for stretch marks naturally. It will be very difficult for you to avoid this kind of stretch marks. When a woman is pregnant, then her skin expands to accommodate this new weight.

Stretch marks treatments are very costly. So before decide to go under medical treatment, why not try some home remedies for stretch marks? These home remedies may not cure stretch marks completely but it will be very helpful in reducing and preventing the stretch marks.

Effective home remedies for stretch marks are:

There are several home remedies that are very helpful to reduce and prevent stretch marks. Few of them are discussed as below -

- Vitamin K and lavender oils are found to be effective in removing or eliminating the stretch marks.

- Cocoa butter, Vitamin E, and Almond oils are good home remedies for stretch marks.

- Walking, stretching, and other physical exercise or activities during pregnancy will prevents your skin to stretch marks.

- Avoid fatty diet during pregnancy. It will increase fat in your body that can cause stretch marks.

- Drink at least 5 liters water in a day. when your skin is elastic you will not get stretch marks

- Massage everyday with oil (contains vitamin E and vitamin C) is effective treatment to get rid of stretch marks. It has soothing effect and helps it retain the original suppleness.

- Eat small and frequent meals during pregnancy to avoid any complications.

- Lanolin and wheat germ oils are very effective home remedies for stretch marks.

These are few home remedies that may help you to get rid of stretch marks. It is better to try them before rush to your doctor for a medical treatment or cosmetic surgery. Home remedies are not only effective but also free from side effects.

Disclaimer: This article is not meant to provide health advice and is for general information only. Always seek the insights of a qualified health professional before embarking on any health program.

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Jan 16

I feel like my husband doesn’t find me attractive anymore?

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Question by aubsaunders: I feel like my husband doesn’t find me attractive anymore?
I would like advice on how to be more attractive to my husband.

I had a baby about 4 months ago and got really bad stretch marks. It seriously looks like I have a fence made out of fire that goes from mid-thigh all the way up past my belly button. I gained a lot of weight (but I’ve lost most of it) and so my stomach is like this saggy skin that has nothing under it. I work a lot and so I’m almost never in normal clothes, just uniforms.

It just seems like since I had the baby, he doesn’t even want to look at me anymore. He says he doesn’t make love to me because he doesn’t want to risk another child. But, we got protection and he still won’t. It’s gotten to the point where I feel like I have to use reverse-psychology just to get him to kiss me!

Point blank, I think the problem is that I’m no longer attractive to him. Does any one have any advice on how to get rid of stretch marks, saggy skin, and help me be more attractive to my husband?!

Best answer:

Answer by mamamia
COSMETIC SURGERY………..TALK TO YOUR HUSBAND

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Jan 15

Stretch Marks Home Remedies How To Get Rid Of Stretch Marks

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Stretch marks (striae) pink, red or purple streaks on the skin may occur where skin is rapidly stretched. Stretch marks are most often associated with rapid weight gain and pregnancy. Unfortunately, there are very few effective treatments for stretch marks. The actual cause of stretch marks has not yet been determined so far. A reduction in collagen level in the skin affects the structure of the skin and may lead to occurrence of stretch marks. The pink color that shows in the initial stages points to rupturing of the small blood vessels in the outer layers of your skin.If your stretch marks are not too faded or are relatively new, try using a loofah or body brush while bathing or showering and gently scrub the affected areas. Doing so would loosen and remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the stretch marks, leaving the new skin in your natural color beneath it.Prescription creams are also available for the treatment of stretch marks. These may be very successful on mild stretch marks and may improve the appearance of deeper stretch marks as well. Retin-A cream is commonly used to reduce the redness in new stretch marks and may help prevent prominent scarring. However, Retin-A can only be used on newer stretch marks that are still red or pink, typically less than one year old.However, Retin-A should not be used to get rid of stretch marks by pregnant or lactating women, as there have not been a sufficient number of studies done to prove it could not adversely affect an unborn child.There are certain expensive and difficult surgeries that will help to reduce the look of stretch marks. If they bother you that bad, then see a doctor about getting a microdermobrasion surgery to remove the marks. Lazer surgery is also an effective way to fight the awful looking things. These are extreme measures only for those who are serious about getting rid of skin problems.At-Home Options

Many skin care experts say that keeping the skin soft and supple, not to mention well hydrated, can help ward off stretch marks, so be sure to drink lots of water (which is good for your skin in general). If you already have stretch marks and would like a way to cover them up, then you can use regular body makeup or you can buy specially formulated creams that work to remove stretch marks but are also tinted to help make them less visible.

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Jan 15

How to Get Rid of Stretch Marks Do Creams Really Help?

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What Are Stretch Marks? How does a Cream Help?

Although stretch marks may fade over time, they usually do not completely go away without the help of an effective stretch mark cream treatment or expensive dermatologist-administered treatments such as agressive lazer therapy of agressive microdermabrasion treatment.

How to Effectively Get Rid of Stretch Marks

Some of the best natural stretch mark products on the market today have a superior ability to dramatically increase the skins elasticity, and prevent and treat stretch marks by preventing their root causes – lack of elasticity and sudden stretching or trauma. If you aren’t so sure, I encourage you to do a little investigation on how to get rid of stretch marks and you’ll probably see before and after pictures of people who have used good creams and had some pretty amazing results in doing so.

There is also a fairly good suggestion of using self tanners as a cover up for problem areas, but while this does improve their
appearance for many people, it still does not actually get rid of the stretch mark itself, rather it covers them up
temporarily, so it’s really kind of like treating the symptom instead of the disease itself – if you know what I mean.

There may be several ingredients in creams which, together, smooth out the skin, and “blends” the pigmentation back together, helping the redness or white appearance, while helping to bring the skin back together (almost as if it’s “filling in the gaps”) that were caused when the trauma of rapid growth, weight gain or weight loss occurred.

Some of the Ingredients in Strech Mark Creams May Be, But are Not Limited to:

Vitamin E

Vitamin D3

Aloe Vera Extract

Visit Stretch Mark Cream : How to Get Rid of Stretch Marks for more information on a complete stretch mark cream solution containing all of the natural ingredients mentioned in this article. Danna Schneider is the founder of CosmeticsGalore : Skin Care Product Reviews.

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Jan 15

5 Tips: How to Get Rid of Stretch Marks

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If you have ever given birth to a baby, then more than likely, you also have stretch marks. Depending upon who you ask, these unsightly marks are a badge of motherhood to be proud of, or they are flaws that need to be gotten rid of. Regardless of where you stand in this debate, most people would like to at least diminish these particular remnants of pregnancy. This information will give you some information on the options that are available to you.

1- One thing to keep in mind is that as time goes on, the stretch marks themselves will fade in color from the bright pinkish red they are when new, to a silver color. Some people claim that this later coloring makes them less noticeable; however, most women would probably disagree.

2- If you are still pregnant, you can start to moisturize the forming marks now. This is said to reduce the severity of the stretch marks that appear. Another tip for pregnant women is to eat a diet that is rich in oils, such as nuts, safe fish and seeds, these foods along with lots of vegetables and fruits will help the skin to stretch, therefore helping to avoid the severity of any stretch marks that do form.

3- If you are no longer pregnant and want to know how to get rid of stretch marks, it is important for you to know that nothing will get rid of them once they have appeared. You can however, camouflage them with a variety of products.

4- Sunless tanning products work well for hiding stretch marks, as does the daily application of a good moisturizer. If these products do not work as well as you would like, it is possible that a dermatologist will be able to do something for you.

5- Always consult your physician before starting any type of skin regimen that you have questions about, especially anything that is herbal based or if you are breast feeding.

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Jan 15

How to Get Rid of Stretch Marks – Part 2

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A baby brings many things into your life, dirty diapers, sleepless nights, first smiles and of course, stretches marks. Most new moms find themselves looking for as much information as they can find on how to get rid of stretch marks. While no treatment has been proven to actually get rid of the stretch marks, there are some options that can help you to diminish the appearance of these intrusive remnants of pregnancy.

If you are no longer pregnant and want to know how to get rid of stretch marks, it is important for you to know that nothing will get rid of them once they have appeared. You can however, camouflage them with a variety of products.

Always consult your physician before starting any type of skin regimen that you have questions about, especially anything that is herbal based or if you are breast feeding.

If you are still pregnant, you can start to moisturize the forming marks now. This is said to reduce the severity of the stretch marks that appear. Another tip for pregnant women is to eat a diet that is rich in oils, such as nuts, safe fish and seeds, these foods along with lots of vegetables and fruits will help the skin to stretch, therefore helping to avoid the severity of any stretch marks that do form.

One thing to keep in mind is that as time goes on, the stretch marks themselves will fade in color from the bright pinkish red they are when new, to a silver color. Some people claim that this later coloring makes them less noticeable; however, most women would probably disagree.

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Jan 15

How to get rid of stretch marks – Part 3

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As a junior in high school, I was more worried about staying on the cheerleading squad than preventing stretch marks. I applied Palmer’s Cocoa Butter to my tummy, and only my tummy. Considering I went from a tiny 117lbs to 171lbs in just about 5 months, my situation was probably hopeless. As my stomach exploded with my growing child inside, my stretch marks were inevitable. From my boobs, down to my calves, my OB-GYN told me I looked like I got mauled by a lion, and he sees pregnant women for a living.

I think that unless you are completely devoted to preventing stretch marks and following a strict diet, you’re going to end up with at least a few. I’ve also heard that some women are more prone to stretch marks from the beginning, especially younger women.

BUT, there is still hope. I use Jergen’s firming lotion and Palmer’s Lotion for Stretch Marks. My purple/red stretch marks have faded to the color of my skin and are now simply wrinkles in my saggy “mommy” skin. Exercise and time are the only things left to do.

GOOD LUCK!

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Jan 15

How to get rid of stretch marks – Part 4

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Stretchmarks are Beautiful

So it is time for a vacation and you guessed it we were going to the beach with family. I had been lucky and had gotten most of the baby weight off although I still seem to jiggle quite a bit more than I did prior to the little one. Oh well! So I start pulling out the bathing suits. Oh boy! Bikinis galore did I actually fit into these at one point? My breasts were still large from breastfeeding they were popping out of my tops. (Although I have to admit that I enjoy this part as I never had much of a chest to talk about prior to the baby.)

So I head off to the beach with my husband and baby in tow. Did I mention that we have 20 somethings in the family? Do I feel old or what in my thirties? So the first day we arrived I grab the bikini and put it on. As I looked at myself in the mirror a heavy sigh escaped my lips. There were stretchmarks everywhere breasts, thighs, stomach, on the side love handles. When I was actually pregnant they looked pretty small of course my stomach was so large that everything looked pretty small. During the pregnancy I put all the lotions on which were suppose to help prevent the stretch marks, who knows without it I might even have more! I have even tried some of those creams after the pregnancy which are suppose to help fade the marks although I don’t see much of a difference.

I didn’t let that deter me though and headed to the beach with the family. There I saw all the perfect bodies, but I have to say it didn’t bother me. Surprised? I was! What can I say, even all those beach bodies couldn’t compare with the delight my husband and I got from our little one. Even when two slim girls walked by I was happy to see my husband didn’t even glance at them. After all, he was too busy being entertained by our 6 month old covered in sand and squealing in delight as she tried to stuff handfuls of the sand in her mouth. (Although I will admit that in the photos our baby is always being held in front of my tummy and my stretchmarks.)

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Jan 15

How to get rid of stretch marks – Part 5

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If we’re worried about stretch marks or wish to remove them, we could try to prevent them before and during pregnancy. If we’re willing to spend money to get the good creams or lotions available, then by all means spend on it. Otherwise, we could try applying normal body lotion or cream to make our tummy more supple.

I used to get worried when my stretch marks appeared after my first child. I didn’t really took care of my body then. I only applied normal baby lotion or creams to my belly in the hope that it would not make my stretch marks look bad.

As my belly grew bigger, the stretch marks grew too. Not to mention that I have four kids and during each pregnancy the stretch marks increased. In the end of the day after having delivered four beautiful kids, I look at my belly today and tell myself it doesn’t matter if the stretch marks are there. I take this as a symbol of my womanhood where God has blessed me with a mark to show me that I have actually carried four beautiful kids inside of me. It was no easy tasks but it stays on today as a sign that I was able to have a child in me and gave birth to them into this world.

I believe I should not make a fuss about my stomach and the effects of pregnancy that had caused this stretch marks. To me, I’m just thankful due I was able to conceive. My stomach or belly is only for my husband’s eyes and maybe my children (if they want to have a look at the ‘miracle mark’ of their birth into this world). There are more worrying things in life. Especially for those who have been trying to conceive but is unable to do so. This can be very disheartening for them. I’m sure they would like to see stretch marks on their belly just to have a baby and experience what woman have gone through being a mother.

Overall we also should consider how wonderful we were first created by our creator (God) as a human being. He knew us even before we were formed in our mother’s womb. And being a woman, most of us are blessed with the capability to carry a life within us. Therefore, we should be grateful that as long as we’re able to conceive and our husband truly loves us for who we are within us and not on our overall appearance after giving birth, we are more than blessed. I would also want my children to know this when they grow up.

Life is too beautiful and we should not be worried on how our belly looks with stretch marks. Just be happy and life will be stress free.

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Jan 15

How to Get Rid of Stretch Marks – Part 6

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Stretch Marks

Stretch marks are a normal part of puberty for most girls and guys. When a person grows or gains weight really quickly (like during puberty), that person may get fine lines on the body called stretch marks. Stretch marks occur in the dermis, the elastic middle layer of skin that allows it to retain its shape. However, when constantly stretched, the dermis can break down leaving behind stretch marks. It starts with natural ingredients that keep the skin ultra moist and elastic.

Men and women can get stretch marks on several areas of their bodies, including the abdominal area, thighs, hips, breasts, upper arms, or lower back. Stretch marks look like thin, stretched tissue, and that is more or less what they are. They appear in people who put on or lose weight rapidly. The upper layer of the skin is normal, but in the lower layer the collagen and elastic, which give the skin its strength and elasticity, have become thinner and broken. Stretch marks appear on the body in many different places for a variety of reasons. Stretch marks occur when the dermis, the middle layer of your skin, is stretched to a point where its elasticity begins to break down. At this point, microscopic bleeding occurs along with tissue inflammation which gives us the raised reddish purple look of newly formed stretch marks.

How to get Rid of Stretch Marks

Surgery is a possibility for tummy stretch marks if you also have a lot of loose skin on the tummy. The operation is a tummy tuck (removal of the skin and the fatty tissue beneath). You will be left with scars around the belly button and across the lower stomach. This is not a minor operation and, like all operations, it carries risks. Recovery takes several weeks.

Lotions and Creams-Drink plenty of water. Adequate hydration keeps your skin soft and less likely to develop stretch marks. Caffeine can increase your risk of stretch marks. If you’re stuck on your caffeinated coffee or tea, make sure you balance the fluids. Drink just as muchor morewater as you drink coffee, tea, or soda. Stretch marks can also result from nutritional deficiency. Be sure to consume foods that promote skin health: foods rich in zinc, such as nuts or fish; foods high in vitamins A and C.

Cocoa Butter-Remember that no lotion or cream can prevent or erase stretch marks because they form in layers of skin too deep for any moisturizer to reach. If your pregnant belly is tight and itchy, you can keep it more comfortable by applying a rich moisturizer frequently. Cocoa butter is widely recommended. Shea butter and jojoba oil aren’t as easy to find, but these also have many properties that can ease dry skin.

Laser Surgery- If you find your stretch marks very upsetting, a dermatologist may be able to help. *Microdermabrasion and lazer surgery are surgical options. If your appearance matters so much to you that you are seriously considering those options, a counselor might also be able to help.

Tretinoin cream – also called Retin-A. Studies have shown that this may help reduce stretch marks. Do not use this if you are breastfeeding, as there have been no studies conducted to determine whether its excreted in breast milk and what affect it can have on your baby.

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