How to avoid stretch marks?

India
December 20, 2006 8:59am CST
I am wondering what the best thing to use is when trying to avoid stretch marks.
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4 responses
@achyuta (2851)
• United States
22 Dec 06
I think the best way is to eat in a controlled way. Eating too much will naturally cause all these types of problems.
@Ravenladyj (22902)
• United States
20 Dec 06
i think the best bet is not to gain too much wt...there really is no prevention other than that..if you gain way too much and your skin isnt preped for it, you'll get stretch marks no matter what you put on....
@madcat08 (287)
• Canada
20 Dec 06
cocoa butter cream
@kavita23 (2995)
• India
20 Dec 06
Hi, the key is to MOUSTURIZE!! Cocoa butter, creamy lotions, whatever you like, use multiple times a day in order to prevent stretching. Also, afterwards there are brands like Stritectin which can help if you do get any marks. There are also vitamin supplments available which can help maintain collagen and elasticity in your skin, you can check out Dr. Murad's books for this, he has a very good "Water Principle" explanation of how changes occur in the skin. Also, eating a healthy diet will help keep your skin in tip-top condition, as well as a good exercise regimen. Hope this helps!