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free skin care · Mon Jan 12, 2009 12:01 pm

i got stretch marks. I wander is there anything help to reduce or even get rid of it?

Mon Jan 12, 2009 6:44 pm

If you search for "stretch marks" by our own "Diana P", she mentioned having some success with MSM supplements helping her stretch marks to "fill in". I think she also mentioned that she experienced some improvement with a scar at the same time. Smile

free skin care · Tue Jan 13, 2009 8:08 am

Lilybelle, try skin brushing with a dry body brush. It's worked really well on my stretch marks

free skin care · Tue Jan 13, 2009 10:18 am

If they are relatively new retin-a can help fade them.

free skin care · Tue Jan 13, 2009 12:37 pm

Dermarolling has been extremely effective for me. Do a search and you will find a lot of info about dermarollers!

Fri Jan 16, 2009 1:18 pm

Some other stretchmark suggestions in this excerpt from the WebMD article...

Wheat germ oil: There is not much scientific data on whether home remedies for stretch marks, such as wheat germ oil, can help. One recent study did find it helped improve stretch marks in their early phase.

Glycolic acid: Widely touted for its rejuvenation powers, glycolic acid is a sugar cane derivative and a member of the alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) family. It most likely works on stretch marks by increasing collagen production, says Baumann. Glycolic acid can also be administered in higher doses by a dermatologist. Treatment typically costs around $100 and requires three or four office visits before results will appear.

Vitamin C: Certain formulations of vitamin C, which have become increasingly popular as over-the-counter brands, may also increase collagen production and help early-stage stretch marks, says Baumann. For maximum effect, combine with glycolic acid. Vitamin C supplements may also be effective. She suggests 500 milligrams three times a day.

Relastin, peptide-containing products: The jury is still out on Relastin, an eye and face cream product marketed for its ability to increase elastic tissue production. But peptide-containing products, which are widely marketed as effective "repair" creams, are a waste of time and money, Baumann says. Despite commercial claims, there is no convincing data that these work.

Retinoids: A family of products that includes vitamin A, retinoids have been shown to be fairly effective in increasing collagen and elastic production during the early stages. Retinoids should be avoided entirely if pregnant or nursing. Retinol, tretinoin, and the prescription medications Retin-A, Renova, Tazorac, and Differin are examples of retinoids.

Glycolic acid and retinoids: Using these together may provide better results. According to Elsaie, while glycolic acid alone for stretch mark treatment has not been fully studied, a trial comparing glycolic acid plus tretinoin with glycolic acid plus vitamin C both showed equal improvement and increased elastic in stretch marks after 12 weeks of daily application. Various prescription-strength retinoids are often applied as a preparation to "rev up" the skin before a glycolic acid peel is applied.

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free skin care · Sat Jan 17, 2009 8:29 am

ladies... which brands of stretch mark cream is good? any sharing? thank you so much!!

Sat Jan 17, 2009 3:28 pm

Thanks, havana, for the info. I have stretch marks on my belly all around a surgery scar. I'm thining I will try retinol and a homemade lactic acid solution that I made. Can anyone tell me more about the dry brushing? I have heard people mention it before.

I also made a lotion with L ascorbic acid. Can you tell me if this is an effective form of vitamin c? I'm a little confused on all the vitamins c's and stability, etc... Has anyone had any experience with different forms and the results?

Sun Jan 18, 2009 10:54 am

humster wrote:

Thanks, havana, for the info. I have stretch marks on my belly all around a surgery scar. I'm thining I will try retinol and a homemade lactic acid solution that I made. Can anyone tell me more about the dry brushing? I have heard people mention it before.

I also made a lotion with L ascorbic acid. Can you tell me if this is an effective form of vitamin c? I'm a little confused on all the vitamins c's and stability, etc... Has anyone had any experience with different forms and the results?

Here's a good thread on drybrushing, humster, which includes link to other threads to:

Dry Brushing - How To Tips
http://www.essentialdayspa.com/forum/viewthread.php?tid=29547&highlight=drybrushing

Sun Jan 18, 2009 3:05 pm

Thanks havana.

free skin care · Tue Jan 27, 2009 9:53 pm

Try Palmer's cocoa butter for stretch marks. It takes awhile but I have been using it faithfully everynight for 6 months and my stretch marks have pretty much disappeared.

free skin care · Tue Jul 28, 2009 11:25 am

otherloulou wrote:

Lilybelle, try skin brushing with a dry body brush. It's worked really well on my stretch marks

How long did it take to see results and how often did you do it?

Wed Jul 29, 2009 9:34 am

Hello! Hopefully someone can help me out a little here. I've been reading about acids for stretch mark treatments and I was just wondering if anyone had an opinion on which is most effective. Glycolic,Lactic, etc... I am currently using a derma roller, retin-a and home made Vit-c spray along with dry brushing ans taking supplements. I am trying to come up with the best combination of things to get rid of the marks, or at least smooth them out a little.

Also, if anyone would like to weigh in on oils and copper peptides, the info would be GREATLY appreciated!!!

I want to tackle these things full force!!! Very Happy

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