Stretched marks

There are a illion different ways that people claim to help.Some will, some won't Some work for some but not others. Good genetics seems to be the best way. If your mom doesn't ahve stretch marks then you're less likely to get them too. Stretch marks after birth are a badge of honor. They are warrior marks that declare that your body carried a life within. Show them off with pride!

I tried using a few of the creams sold over-the counter both before I gave birth and after. All the research I have done has led me to the conclusion that there really isn't any way to prevent stretch marks. I was also told to drink a lot of water during my pregnancy and that might reduce the number of stretch marks. I honestly think that is an old wives tail. Obviously drinking a decent amount of water during pregnancy is good though so I would be willing to try it again with any future pregnancies. Stretch marks do eventually fade. It just takes time.

I know many ladies use cocoa butter to put on their bellies during pregnancy to help reduce the stretch marks from getting bigger. Also, since you have stretch marks there are usually creams on the market that you can use to help reduce the appearance of them. My friend used Mederma, it helps reduce the appearance of scars and it helped reduce the appearance of her stretch marks. It's worth a shot!

According to several OB-Gynecologists that I interviewed for several of pregnancy-related articles I wrote, genetics play a big part. Although lots of moms I know swear to the effectiveness of cocoa butter lotion. I wouldn't know because I wasn't aware of that years ago. From my own personal experience, I don't remember giving much effort or being very conscious of putting lotion (and an ordinary one at that!) on my tummy while I was pregnant with my first child but my tummy didn't get stretch marks after I gave birth. Same with my other pregnancies, I am still stretch-mark free after four kids. But I can say that moms should not be ashamed of having these marks because they are testaments to having brought another being into this world. That in itself is a miracle.

The thing that I do to lessen my stretch marks after birth is apply lots and lots of coconut oil. Iy actually makes my stretch mark skinnier and barely noticable. You should try it out!

The only thing I found that helped is plain old exercise to tighten up your stomach muscles but that doesn't help with the saggy skin and flab left over. I wish there was a magic cure besides surgery.

The vitamin E oil works great on newer stretch marks but even if they are older, it still works, it just takes a little longer. For the stretch marks you use it the same way by breaking/cutting open the caplet and applying a generous amount of vitamin E oil directly to the stretch mark. You should apply the vitamin E oil shortly after taking a shower. Do not wipe it off, just let it sink into the skin naturally and re-apply after your next shower. To be effective, you should be applying the vitamin E oil daily. If you do not take a shower every day then, on the days that you don't shower, clean the surface with a clean wet cloth and re-apply like usual. If you find that the area feels a little sticky or it sticks to your clothes, cover the area with gauze (for bigger areas) using medical tape to secure it in place, or a band-aid (for smaller areas). This remedy works for stretch marks, all sorts of scars (including acne scars and blemishes) and any skin irregularities that you wish would disappear.

I used the coco butter lotions and I still got them. I did not get them untill my last month of pregancy, but when I got them oh, I got them. I think it has something to do with the thickness of your skin to tell you the truth.

There is a salve that is sold at the health food stores in the US. It is a combination of echinacea and mhyrr. I used it on a scar and I can't even find it now!