Stretchmarks!!! ugh!
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Topic: Stretchmarks!!! ugh!
Posted By: bekkie
Subject: Stretchmarks!!! ugh!
Date Posted: 05 May 2006 at 4:54pm
| Hi all was just wondering, does anyone know how to get rid of really annoying stretch marks that are already there?? I have terrible terrible ones on either side of my belly button and as my tummy grows they get worse and worse, i was using Elizabeth Annes stretch mark cream as it was all i could afford, but now im just getting really upset over them. The cream worked til i got lazy with it but ive started again, but it only stops them from coming but i wanna get rid of the ones i have, you know what i mean, or is there just no hope?? |
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Posted By: MILF
Date Posted: 05 May 2006 at 4:58pm
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i am not sure, but i dont think there is much you can do about it. try to drink lots of water, as your skin gets stretched when there isnt much elasticity in it. other than that, i dont really think those creams work. Sun on the stretchmarks will fade them somewhat. good luck, and if you find a miracle cure to get rid of them, let me know! ------------- Lyla - mum to Xanthe -  my big 4 year old 
and Jordis - 1 year old 
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Posted By: bekkie
Date Posted: 05 May 2006 at 5:01pm
| lol I dont see me getting much sun on them at the moment! Our house is'nt exactly to private for me to sunbathe not to mention the time of year, but i could try it inside! if the sun ever decides to come back again! |
Posted By: Kelpa
Date Posted: 05 May 2006 at 5:01pm
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Stretch marks are very dependent on your skin type, elasticity and also how much zinc (I think its Zinc) you have in your body.
In my first pregnancy I used Palmers Every day without fail. I got no stretch marks on my tummy but a few on my boobs. I havent had any yet but have not really been using any creams. Might try Bio Oil as a preventative. Once they are there - Apparently Bio Oil is very good for fading them as well a lot but they probably wont ever go away. I have a couple of small ones on my hips which I had when I was about 13...they are just like shiny white lines but dont bother me!! I guess its just one of those those things we get!! or dont get!! -------------  
 
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Posted By: EthansMummy
Date Posted: 05 May 2006 at 5:54pm
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Yip, i swear by Bio oil. I had a big growth spurt when i was 13 and have them on my hips and tummy. I used Bio Oil on them and they faded to just silver. You can't get rid of them but you can get them to no colour. I am using it now and they already don't look as angry as they did before. ------------- ** MUM TO ** Ethan 29/08/2006 Brooke 22/09/2008 |
Posted By: james
Date Posted: 05 May 2006 at 6:01pm
yep gotta love the bio oil i use mine on my tummy an c-scar and they look so much better ------------- <a href="http://lilypie.com"><img src="http://b4.lilypie.com/nLJ5p13.png" alt="Lilypie 4th Birthday Ticker" border="0" /></a> |
Posted By: nikkitheknitter
Date Posted: 05 May 2006 at 6:44pm
| Time fades them too so take comfort in knowing that they will look better! |
Posted By: bekkie
Date Posted: 05 May 2006 at 6:49pm
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ok thanks guys, when i have some spare cash ill get me some bio oil and give that a go!! Its so embarrasing posting pics of my belly lol most of the time i leave my shirt covering, i should'nt let them bother me so much.
PS. ive just added a ticker to my profile so i hope it works cos i have no idea what i was doing lol ------------- httpw.snu://wwgglepie.com"> 
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Posted By: bekkie
Date Posted: 05 May 2006 at 6:49pm
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ok it did'nt work, have no idea what i did! ------------- httpw.snu://wwgglepie.com">
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Posted By: bekkie
Date Posted: 05 May 2006 at 6:53pm
ok it did work im confused  ------------- httpw.snu://wwgglepie.com">
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Posted By: jax
Date Posted: 05 May 2006 at 10:21pm
It doesn't always appear straight away, but is definitely working now, so you did something right !  ------------- Jacquie - Mama to Erin, 13.07.06 - Chief Cat Chaser & Marmite Sammie Eater 
Love many, trust few, harm none. ~Anon~ |